After years of being a niche series, Fire Emblem has turned into one of Nintendo’s most successful franchises, with four installments released on the Switch alone. Three Houses saw the series double down on social simulation mechanics and character relationships. And, to our surprise, Fire Emblem Engage does away with almost all of that, instead opting for a more “traditional” experience. While this has proven divisive for some fans, it actually creates a compelling case for Fire Emblem to take a page out of another franchise’s book and split in two — just like Yakuza.
