Fire Emblem

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Nintendorks
    70
    Playing this game requires a fair amount of patience, because the hasty gamer will only wind up losing members, and even the best tactician will have to play certain levels more than once.
  2. Gamestyle
    70
    Only the forced structure of progression and often frustrating punishments give rise to concern in an otherwise excellent game.
  3. 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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Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 282 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 258 out of 282
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 282
  3. Negative: 8 out of 282
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. OmanL
    Mar 22, 2009
    8
    It's a good game but not the best in the series as some might claim. Maybe it's because I ddn't play it at the time it came It's a good game but not the best in the series as some might claim. Maybe it's because I ddn't play it at the time it came out, but it seems inferior to the most recent installments. It's the one that took me the longest to complete, but not because it's the hardest or longest game.… Full Review »
  3. Sunshadow87
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Este fue mi primer FE, y aun hoy lo considero uno de los mejores en la saga. Genial historia, personajes, mapeados, dificultad muy ajustadaEste fue mi primer FE, y aun hoy lo considero uno de los mejores en la saga. Genial historia, personajes, mapeados, dificultad muy ajustada para el gusto de todos y muy buena rejugabilidad.
    Una obra maestra.
    El juego tiene 3 protagonistas, cada uno con su propia historia, batallas, etc, y también diferente dificultad. Comenzaremos con la campaña de Lyn, que es el tutorial del juego y la campaña mas fácil. Después pasaremos a controlar a Eliwood, cuya campaña es la historia normal de dificultad media, y en la que podremos reclutar a los otros lords. Y al acabar el juego desbloquearemos la campaña de Hector, que nos cuenta los sucesos acaecidos por este protagonista a mitad del juego, y es la campaña difícil. Esto sin negarte de elegir la dificultad de cada campaña.
    Un juego al que poder disfrutar con muchas, muchas horas.    … Full Review »
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