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Fire Emblem is the first of the series to be sold in the US and is also one of my first and favorite GBA games. It is a fantastic turn based strategy rpg with levels and characters all tied together with a decent story and dialogue from character relationship levels/interactions. This game has the basest elements of Fire Emblem distilled perfectly into a small cartridge.
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Fire Emblem is a very good Strategy RPG from the makers of Advance Wars. This is actually the 7th game in the series and the first to be released in the US. What separates Fire Emblem from other SRPGs is its difficulty level. All of your characters are unique and if they die, it is permanent. As a result, if you want to keep all your characters alive you will have to restart levels every time someone dies. While this may be (too) frustrating for some, I found it refreshing as if forced me to really focus my strategy on making sure my characters survive. There is enough information available to you to accomplish a perfect game if you choose to pay attention to it and think out your moves. Fire Emblem also has incredible replay value. The game is divided into chapters. The first 10 are mandatory tutorials and you're given control of one of the game's 3 main characters. Starting with Chapter 11 though, the game goes into its main story with a new main character and that takes you through to the end of the game. Once you have completed the game you can then play Chapters 11 and on with a 3rd main character who gives a different perspective on the game's story and also offers new challenges and a few extra Chapters. And beyond that, there is a hard mode for all 3 main characters and other features that keep the game interesting after several plays. Most importantly, the game is fun. It has a compelling story line and pops into your head when you don't have time to play. You might get addicted to this series if you buy this game and fortunately at the time of this writing there is another Fire Emblem game (8) on Gameboy Advance and yet another (9) on Gamecube (with a 10th in development). If you're up for a serious challenge and a very fun game, try Fire Emblem.Read full review
I now understand why so many people love the Blazing Blade characters—everyone is fun and memorable and their respective Lords are AWESOME!! Lyn and Hector are tied for my favourite (sorry Eliwood!!). The gameplay stresses the importance of planning and thought so that every unit survives the battle at hand. The game itself is awesome, runs smoothly and if I was clueless, I would’ve thought it was an original production copy. The only issue is that if your playing on a DS it won’t sleep—it will continue to play the music and the screen will still be on, but that’s really nothing. Excellent game, I’d recommend it as the first game (although not before I’d rec Awakening / u ) to anyone looking to make the jump into Fire Emblem!
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Fire Emblem 7 is by far the best FE game we've ever received in the US. If you're coming from Awakening, 3 Houses or Fates you will notice that there are a lot of differences gameplay-wise and it's going to be quite a bit more difficult, however if you enjoyed any of the newer titles this game is definitely worth giving a shot.
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This game has amazing characters, and a great story to boot. It is definitely one o the best Fire Emblem games in the whole franchise. So happy I picked up a copy for myself.
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This is one of the best GBA Classics I've played in my teen years and I bought it again now, since I'm having somewhat of a quarter-life crisis. The game has a great story line, decent visuals and a high demand for tactical skills. But not so high as to make this game too difficult. You can definitely finish the first story without any casualties, granted you know what you're doing. The game definitely absorbs me and I've had hours of the day slip right by me. It has a high replayability and it's very easy to understand. The tutorial does a great job in describing what is needed to do, and providing tips and hints as you progress [albeit a bit annoying if you already know what to do.]
If you haven’t tried the Fire Emblem series then starting here is great. Even today these graphics hold up well with interesting game play. Definitely look forward to completing this game!
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The graphics compared to some GBA games is outstanding and the controls are easy to get a hang of. The first chapters of the game has Lyn (Lynids) as the main character and her adventures and the comrades she meets. Some of the characters are Marcus, a brave knight, Eliwood, a bold young man that helps people in need, and a head-strong, but honorable knight named Sain. The game has a very compelling story and takes a lot of strategy. You aren't getting cheated out of your money if you buy this game, especially if you love the Fire Emblem series. One of the best games I have ever played!
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Fire Emblem is a strategy RPG series with releases on many Nintendo systems. This Fire Emblem game, though the seventh in the series, was the first to be released within the United States. Fortunately, the Fire Emblem games are for the most part unrelated in terms of plot, much like the popular final fantasy franchise. This makes for a player-friendly port despite the age of the series. The plot is related to the sixth game in the series, but as a prequel rather that a sequel, and one of the game's protagonists is the father of the popular Super Smash Brothers character Roy. The game and story is organized into chapters. Story elements generally take place at the beginning and end of each chapters, with the occasional bit of story emerging at X turn on a certain map. The story uses text and anime-style character portraits, with an occasional detailed still. The actually story is very well executed. Most plot points center around the main characters, called 'lords.' During the first ten chapters, basically the tutorial, you play as with Lyndis as your lord character, after which you switch to having Eliwood as your main lord. After you have beaten the game once, you have the option to play as another lord (Hector) with a slightly different storyline, and hard mode becomes available. Additional characters are recruitable during most, if not all of the chapters, each of which has a unique personality. Also available are sidequests, which are more difficult than normal chapters but often provide additional characters or storyline elements. Gameplay is turn based and resembles a game of chess. Each chapter is one map, with a specific goal. Players may be asked to rout the enemy, seize a castle or throne, defeat the boss character, or defend a key person or location. Each character is a specific class, which utilizes certain weapons and has their own statistical strengths and weaknesses. For example, knights have excellent defense and attack but abysmal speed, whereas mages have high magic but are frail. Weapon types and terrain can affect combat either favorably or unfavorably, and both magic and metal weapons utilize a rock/paper/scissors type hierarchy. In addition, there is no way to revive a fallen combatant, which is one of the things that makes Fire Emblem distinct from other RPG-type games. While it can be annoying to restart a chapter six times to ensure none of your characters kick the bucket, it also makes the game much more realistic. Overall, the game is engrossing and fun. The sheer number of characters and difficulty settings gives the game tremendous replay value. If you're looking for a good strategy game or play RPGs for the story element, this is an excellent choice.Read full review
Fire Emblem is by far the best game on the GBA in my opinion. It has a great balance between good game play and challenging game play. It is unlikely you will be able to go through the game with out having to restart a chapter. The story is also very well done. Also for a strategy game it is rather long. I'm on chapter 26 of 31 and have over 20 hours of game play. I would not advise anyone who does not like strategy based games to pick it up. This game at times can really make you mad if a character dies or if you fail to get the goal done. The one thing that is the hardest thing to get used to is that if a person fails in combat then there gone.