Solid entry in the fire emblem series with typically great gameplay and memorable characters and story. Biggest critique is definitely the dungeon crawling mechanic and how grindy this game can be. The dungeon crawling can be pretty bland visually and the encounters within are sometimes a bit boring and overall not as well designed as the normal missions. In terms of the grind - you probably wont need to grind much to complete the main story, but if you want to do the post-game content you'll be in for an absolutely ungodly grind session. I understand that optional content like this often requires some grinding but oh my god.... I had the patience to play through all of Megami Tensei (no not Shin Megami Tensei for the Super Famicom, Digital Devil Story Megami Tensei for the Famicom) and I did not have the patience to grind for this dungeon. This was the only fire emblem game with optional content where I didn't get around to completing it.

Apart from these flaws the game is overall enjoyable. Most people who like Fire Emblem will enjoy this game. It doesn't stand out too much but is overall a solid good time. Probably the most notable thing about this game is, strangely enough, the character art. This game has some of the most beautiful character portrait work I've ever seen in a game. I really hope whoever did the character art for this and (judging by appearance) for Tokyo Mirage Sessions as well get's brought back to the series or at least gets more work in the industry. It's absolutely gorgeous and by far the best art style the series has seen.