Fire Emblem: Three Houses is the 16th part of the series. Like all previous number games, this is a turn-based tactics with RPG elements. The main feature of the franchise is its social component. The fighters not only take part in battles, but also become closer to each other. Developing relationships provides various bonuses. A special strong connection leads to marriage. In this sequel, these mechanics have been pumped up even more. There are 2 game modes: classic and casual. In the first, any fallen soldier dies forever. And in the second, the units do not die, but seem to lose consciousness. After the battle is over, they return to duty. The battles themselves take place in a step-by-step mode. You can rewind your moves using a divine impulse. Units differ in classes and skills.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses features a choice of gender for the protagonist. In the story, he works as a teacher at an officer academy. This professor is offered to take one of 3 faculties under his wing. There are Golden Deers, Blue Lions, Black Eagles. They differ in students and specializations: melee and ranged combat, as well as magic. The further development of the narrative and the availability of specific characters depend on the choice. Their characters are revealed as they progress. In between battles, you can explore the school grounds, chat with your charges or NPCs, give people gifts, return lost things to them, teach lessons, go fishing, plant seeds, and complete secondary quests. During conversations, they allow you to choose your remarks.

The developers abandoned the “rock-paper-scissors” system in weapons and replaced it with martial arts. Fighters can now master the skills of using different weapons and improve them. From now on, the level of a particular character and his skills come first. Warriors are allowed to assign battalions, which are divided into different types. This must be done to receive specific bonuses. Each such unit has its own gambit. This is the name of a particularly powerful ability that can change the situation on the battlefield.