200 hours in, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is my favorite Nintendo Switch 2 game ever — here’s why

Every now and then, a game comes along that doesn’t just entertain and engage me — it totally enraptures me.

It stands as a pure work of art that reminds me of exactly why I love this medium and captures the essence of a book you just can’t put down.

For me, that’s exactly what Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is — an engrossing experience that I simply can’t get enough of.

Review info Platform reviewed: Nintendo Switch 2 Available on: Nintendo Switch 2 Release date: September 17, 2026 This Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive tactical JRPG offers a combination of excellent turn-based combat and rewarding exploration, alongside captivating storytelling and a great cast of characters.

And its sheer scale cannot be understated — I’ve spent north of 200 hours in Fortune’s Weave , and there’s still so much more I have to see.

I’ve played through each of the four Flame Lords’ paths and taken the battle to the demonic god Balor, and I’ve got a number of thoughts about gameplay, visuals, and narrative to share.

So, without further ado, let’s take a look at why Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is one of the best Nintendo Switch 2 games you can play right now.

Four paths converge (Image credit: Nintendo) I won’t get into the weeds of the premise in Fortune’s Weave , but to sum up, you’re able to play as four heroes, known as the Flame Lords, as they compete in a grand arena event known as the Heroic Games.

The champion of the Games will be granted a wish of their choosing by Divine Sovereign, Solel, who rules over the land of Dagda and its capital, Dagsion.

After completing the brief prologue — which acts as a solid tutorial for newcomers — you can select any of the Flame Lords’ paths and play through them in any order you like from a central hub area.

This approach works nicely, as you don’t have to replay the prologue each time you start a new journey, and you’re able to dip in and out of each story as you please.

This makes up Part I of the game, which was probably my favorite overall.

Although some cutscenes and quests are the same across the four stories, they still feel distinct and gripping in their own right.

Each pathway has a distinct tone and feeling to it, with each Flame Lord having a deeply personal ambition and a unique set of close allies.