[1ST PLAYTHROUGH: GOLDEN DEER]
This is almost a perfect Fire Emblem game and, at minimum, a great framework for whatever comes next. Monastery is a little less fleshed-out than the social hubs in comparable RPGs and does hurt the pacing at points. I loved all the customization this game allows- you can shape each unit in whatever direction you like (though they are nudged toward particular class paths to some extent). Story is among the best in the series and certainly worth pushing through to the end. Play on Hard, turn off battle animations, ignore any pressure to min-max that you might feel, and you'll have a great time.
This is almost a perfect Fire Emblem game and, at minimum, a great framework for whatever comes next. Monastery is a little less fleshed-out than the social hubs in comparable RPGs and does hurt the pacing at points. I loved all the customization this game allows- you can shape each unit in whatever direction you like (though they are nudged toward particular class paths to some extent). Story is among the best in the series and certainly worth pushing through to the end. Play on Hard, turn off battle animations, ignore any pressure to min-max that you might feel, and you'll have a great time.