Fire Emblem

 Game Boy Advance
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88

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 180 Ratings

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  • Summary: Marshall your forces and draw your steel--Fire Emblem has arrived. Fire Emblem combines strategy and role-playing in a story heavy on royal intrigue and backstabbing. As a military strategist, you must choose the best method of attack whether it is swooping from the sky with your PegasusMarshall your forces and draw your steel--Fire Emblem has arrived. Fire Emblem combines strategy and role-playing in a story heavy on royal intrigue and backstabbing. As a military strategist, you must choose the best method of attack whether it is swooping from the sky with your Pegasus Knights or striking with a phalanx of armored juggernauts to crush the opposition. With dozens of soldiers, weapons, and magic spells at your service, Fire Emblem equips you with everything you need to dominate the battlefield.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. G4 TV
    100
    Although the automatic save system makes it a great handheld title, it's perhaps even better suited to relaxing marathon sessions on your couch. Fire Emblem is well-crafted, and unless you have an aversion to turn-based strategy, it's highly recommend.
  2. Pocket Games
    95
    One of the most well-crafted RPGs we've seen. If you are into RPGs at all, run out and pick Fire Emblem up right now! [Spring 2004, p.28]
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  3. N-Insanity
    94
    The graphics in those cut scenes are better than what we had really seen in a tactical RPG up to that point.
  4. GamePro
    90
    The generic blend of fantasy elements doesn't detract from the fact that this is a fast-paced, compelling, excellently designed strategy game. Try it if you found "Advance Wars" too simple and "Final Fantasy Tactics" too complex.
  5. GameSpot
    89
    Couples a compelling, character-driven epic tale with strategic gameplay that is accessible and still manages to be challenging and satisfying.
  6. Siliconera
    84
    One that every strategy game fan will love.
  7. netjak
    70
    Nothing more than a fair game. It's not quite as innovative as Advance Wars, but it still manages to offer a fun, nice-looking strategy gaming experience despite the frustration factor.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 48
  3. Negative: 2 out of 48
  1. MikeB.
    Nov 24, 2003
    10
    I love that the shops are in the battles and when a character dies he is gone forever because it makes it a lot more challenging.
  2. GregS
    Dec 7, 2009
    10
    THE definitive strategy title for the GBA. The story is exceptional, and all the characters have their own background stories and reasons for THE definitive strategy title for the GBA. The story is exceptional, and all the characters have their own background stories and reasons for fighting with you. The gameplay is also very good too. The leveling system encourages a diverse use of characters, not just a single juggernaut. The statistics driven strategy of the combat makes for a very enjoyable tactical experience forcing you to constantly evaluate risks to your units. The only downsides come from the predictable AI and the fact that after playing for 300-400 hours you've practically played the game to death.… Expand
  4. DominickF.
    Jan 31, 2004
    10
    it is by far one of the best games I have ever played, and its on the gba. it has great graphics, great music and a very cool story line. but it is by far one of the best games I have ever played, and its on the gba. it has great graphics, great music and a very cool story line. but one of my favorite parts is how if a character dies it is gone for good, that is really cool.… Expand
  5. Eithi007
    Mar 30, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A incredible tactical-rpg it has so much detail every character has their own backstory and personality you can do anything. it has a battle system so deep that i didn't knew much of it, every character can do things that others can't Lyn, Elliwood, Hector they are so complex but incredible, the weapon triangle, the weapons that can contradict the weapon triangle it is so deep. A must buy it is easy to learn but difficult to master buy it or play it from an emulator or wait if it is in the virtual console of the wiiu that will bring gba games.… Expand
  6. JuanLuisGG14
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Excellent strategy game for the Gameboy Advance, an absolute blast to play!
    maybe my favorite game in the system
  7. LordDecky
    Sep 3, 2018
    9
    This is extremely close to perfection. The turn-based gameplay is sharp and ruthlessly difficult. I love the perma-death because it causes youThis is extremely close to perfection. The turn-based gameplay is sharp and ruthlessly difficult. I love the perma-death because it causes you to become more attached to the characters because you know that they can actually die. This also causes you to try to be the smartest you can because otherwise, you're losing somebody. The only reason I don't give it a perfect score is because it can get unfair sometimes,… Expand
  8. BillyC.
    Jan 12, 2004
    0
    I rate this game a 0 becasue THERE IS TO MUCH FREAKEN ANIME why cant it have "REAL LIFE" in it there are no magic spells or people born withI rate this game a 0 becasue THERE IS TO MUCH FREAKEN ANIME why cant it have "REAL LIFE" in it there are no magic spells or people born with green, blue or purple hair . all and all IT SUCKS.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#7 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#1 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003