This is almost my ideal FE game. The story features well written antagonists, likable protagonists, shocking twists, and enjoyable side characters that fill out your army and leave a bigger impression than the units in other games I've played. Gameplay wise, it's kind of just more FE7, which was already peak in that department. But it's made even peaker by the even better map design and addition of branching promotions, the latter of which makes me care even more about my units. This feels like MY army because I am the one who chooses how my units promote. The deeper connections that your units have with the worldbuilding also make these characters' lives feel so much more meaningful, which gives the gameplay more weight. My biggest issue, which is still pretty small honestly, is that the final boss and ending are pretty underwhelming.