In issue 912 of his personal column, ri'ben Nansedi continues to share his gameplay impressions of Fire Emblem: Engage.
He mentions that he is currently still on Chapter 1, balancing side stories and paralogs, so there seems to be a long way to go before completion. His main assessment is that the story becomes increasingly engaging as it progresses, potentially making it his favorite entry in the series.
Regarding gameplay, he specifically notes that managing funds is no easy task, and recruiting companions isn't as straightforward as initially expected. However, precisely because players need to invest time in accumulating wealth and gradually expanding their team, the sense of accomplishment from this growth process is enhanced. He subjectively believes that this balance between "difficulty in effort and reward in return" is the best it has ever been in the series.
Using romance and "cheating" as a humorous metaphor, he describes how, despite being fully immersed in the strategic planning of Fire Emblem: Engage, he impulsively purchased a Switch 2 and the Switch game My Fishing Diary. He emphasizes that he has only made the purchase so far and hasn't actually started playing it yet, still intending to finish his current favorite title first. This content reflects the author's personal experiences and serialized musings, rather than an objective review intended for all players.
