Fire Emblem (Game Boy Advance, 2003)

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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.

I consider the Fire Emblem series to be one of the best game series that nobody knows about. It is not a standard, Final Fantasy'esque rpg game, but turn based strategy. The first guide describes the game in much more detail than what I go into, so with that in mind, here are my thoughts.

If you played Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones (SS) or Path of Radience (PoR, Gamecube) first, this game will be significantly more difficult. There is only one difficulty level in the game, unlike SS or PoR. The game's tutorial for the first 10 chapters will baby you, yet give some semblance of a challenge through the bosses and when they introduce a ballista to you in chapter 8 (i believe). After that, the game gets progressively more difficult. I currently am at chapter 18 and the game now basically represents hard mode in SS and PoR. If you can beat this game, you will be able to beat SS and PoR a lot easier.

If you have played PoR, you will be dissapointed that you can't steal enemy weapons and staves (you couldn't do this in SS either, however).

The storyline, as per other FE titles, is amazing! You will not be dissapointed here. I've found myself unable to put down the controller (I have the Gameboy player add-on for the gamecube) because of the storyline!

Overall, this is an incredible game. Sure, the mechanics are simple and gameplay is mostly similar to the other Fire Emblem titles, but each story is amazing and worth your time to play. I would not necessarily recommend this title for someone who is new to the series. The games can be very frustrating at times, and this one decidedly more so than PoR and a bit more than SS. Personally, I think starting with Path of Radiance is a better game to break into the series. This said, the game does have the tutorial mode, and if you beat this game, SS and PoR will be a bit easier to play, as I found them less difficult.

Get this game, you will enjoy it. I would recommend getting the Gameboy Player for the Gamecube if you have a 'cube (buy it on eBay), as it will be a bit easier to play when you can see the movement squares a lot better. Be prepared to pay a good bit for both the game and the Gameboy player, as both are kind of rare.

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.

Fire Emblem and the rest of the series are some of the best strategy games I myself have ever played. I own the entire series and they are a fun challenge and make you think. It punishes you for not thinking because when a character dies they are gone forever, so choose your moves wisely. There is a lot of ways to customize your characters including classes and support conversations. You can choose the end destiny for your characters whether they go off to roam the world alone or in the end find themselves a suitable mate to live with. They have a good story line and some nice twists here and there but its always entertaining. I'd recommend the fire emblem games a try for anyone who likes tactical games or even if you don't just to see how it is.

This game is incredibly difficult, but is incredibly fun. A truly rewarding experience. The later part of the game is seems nearly impossible, but can be completed with enough planning and effort. Beating the game without having a single character die, although seemingly daunting, yields a greater satisfaction with the completion of the game.

I decided to buy this for my son because he asked for it. I decided to buy from this seller because he offered a wonderful guarantee and he would be responsible for any shipping charges to send it back. Any seller who stands behind his products to this extent is a seller you can count on. The game works as if it was newly purchased and it was an early Christmas gift and my son loves it!

My son asked me to purchase this for him. He is very satisfied with the game. It was in excellent condition. Great seller!

Bought the game for my daughter because she loved the other 3 Fire Emblem games. This one was defective and I had to send it back. If it had not been defective, I am sure she would have loved the game. The seller gave me my money back when I returned the game.

this is a very nice game. it's very rare and usually expensive. it's a good game to have when you are traveling since it's on a gamebody. i would recommend it to anyone.

Fire emblem in game boy advance is a must have for all FE fans. It has more than 30 challenging levels, best strategy game ever, 4.9 out of 5

This was purchased for my son. He enjoys this game as it is authentic and not a bootleg copy like some ebayers sell. This was the second time I purchased this game it cost a bit more but it was the real thing.

This is hands down my favorite game ever! It is so addicting that I played it every day for over 2 years! The only real problem is that Lyn's tale is a bit boring but you can skip it every time after your first time around so it's not a big deal. The difficulty level is perfect too its very hard so you must be a great tactition to survive. My friends and I still marvel at this game to this day almost 4 years later! If you want a great rpg chalenge don't hesitate on picking this one up!

A+++++ sent very quickly and was in very good condition I enjoyed it a whole lot you rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This has got to be my favorite game of all time. The game has a perfect blend of strategy and the RPG element, not to mention characters for everyone. Fighters for the burly gamer, heroes for the wannabes and of course the delicate pegasus knights for the shy girls. Magic users have powerful attacks but weak physical defenses as would be expected from them , knights move slowly but have powerful offensive and defensive abilities. The music for this game is awesome, the battle scenes extraordinary, and the plot line captivating. It's a tough game but not impossible, anyone who's in to strategy games will love Fire Emblem. Those who don't love strategy, will after playing it.

Fast shipping and product was actually as advertised. Would buy from this seller again. A+ all the way.

I lost this game before and have looked all over for a replacement. Absolutely worth the money to buy another copy. GREAT GAME!

Its a great game at a great price what more is there to say? The free shipping was great and got the game to me in 4 days. But sometimes the game locks-up and freezes, but that happens rarely and isn't much of a hassle. Otherwise, great product.

The game is entertaining and it requires strategic thinking. I bought the game because I have been looking for this title at stores near my area code. The only thing that I dislike about this game would be the ending. If you have beat any of the other fire emblem games, you know what I am talking about.

This game is great, for a game based on strategy this has some kick ass action secens. very difficult not for noobs or people who need anger manegment you will break whatever system you are playing on. however it makes you think and makes you try, something you can put sometime into. the class system is pretty ingenious i would recomend for anyone wanting a challenge and/or someone looking for a great story with. i have put in alot of time into this game so be prepared for some long hours especially for someone who likes to play on all difficulties!

My boys and their dad like playing the Fire Emblem Sacred Stone Game Boy game. We couldn't find the original Fire Emblem Game Boy game in the stores, so I checked eBay and there it was. It came promptly in excellent condition and the boys enjoy playing this version very much.

The game came in a few days and was packaged very well. I bought it for my grandson and he loves it.

My favorite GBA ever!!! It is my favorite because it has tactics and good grapics. It has one of the hardest things to do in a gba game and that is beating the game without losing any characters. This possible because once a character dies they gone for good. It has some of the most memorable characters for a gba game.