Engage is an S- tier fire emblem.
This game in particular, being a series celebration, did what it needed to do to create a phenomenal experience. The core story is a fun romp! It kept me invested in seeing what's gonna happen. Reminded me of the gba games! I honestly dig how they simplified it. The characters aren't as complex compared to other games but I adore how stupid affectionate they are. You get so many great moments in their interactions tiers. The map design feels straight out of the gba games which I love, and the fast paced hub area is so nice between battles. Wonderful character designs from one of my favorite artists, Mika Pikazo, and the game runs much better and looks more visually appealing than 3H did to me. Music was also stellar from the series composer, as always. Some don't have any right to be as good as they are, like the main theme, battle prep track or the desert theme. There's so much replayability when it comes to ring distribution and more, very good gimmick. It's so nice to see my favorite characters from the past. I'm going to be coming back to this one for a long time, and what a great way to start off 2023 for gaming.