Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
The first game in the Fire Emblem series, introducing tactical RPG gameplay with permadeath mechanics. Set in the continent of Archanea, it follows Prince Marth's quest to reclaim his kingdom from the evil dragon Medeus.
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About This Game
Fire Emblem established many series staples including weapon triangles, character relationships, and grid-based tactical combat.
Originally released only in Japan, this game pioneered the SRPG genre and inspired numerous successors.
The game features 25 chapters with increasing difficulty, requiring careful unit positioning and resource management.
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