The gameplay is second to none, and everything I've come to expect from the Fire Emblem series. I can see Persona has heavily influenced the new style, but this just adds to the charm.
I found the storyline quite lacking and full of plot holes. Several seemingly vital points were abandoned and never spoke of again. I wonder if they were omitted in order for extra DLC packs to be sold in the future?
I personally found it a shame the main character does not have voice acted cutscenes. I understand some like to put themselves into that character, but personally I would have preferred fully voiced cutscenes.
All in all, I would say the game is worth the money. However, it is far from the best game in the series.