As with many FE games it's very foundationally solid and fun. The map design isn't great but the strategy still feels present enough to make it an enjoyable experience and there is a surprisingly good sense of balance, especially between classes. There is a commendable effort in balancing the classic design and difficulty of the original with modern FE by adding the recruitment and side levels. Unfortunately a lot of NES design creeps through because there are still some crappy levels and it can be very vague and punishing when it comes to achieving some of the objectives. I also think the story is really weak but I suppose it was a bit of a given.