Fire Emblem

 Game Boy Advance
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
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  1. illuvatar94
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Joguei no Nintendo switch online
    Nunca tinha jogado nenhum game de estratégia antes, sendo este o primeiro do gênero.
    Extremamente viciante e divertido, em nenhum momento fiquei entediado ou confuso com as mecânicas, e eu achava que era um gênero muito complexo.
    nota 10!
  2. Yojimbo2015
    May 11, 2023
    7
    Turn-based strategy set in a fantasy world of swords and dragons that's a little shallow and repetitive compared to the mighty Advance Wars, but still has enough going for it to please fans of the genre.
  3. Cakiws
    Apr 24, 2023
    9
    I love this game, the first time i played this game was like, this game seems boring and repetitive, but the fact that your characters can die, it gives some vibes of survival, the first fire emblem game to was published in america, is very cool and fun, simple, and the characters are memorable, the graphics are also cool, I so good, seriously.
  4. klaaz
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    The best installment of the saga in GBA, a story that has a cast of the best characters of the saga. One of the best games of its generation.
    Pd: I hate the tutorial
  5. Plastikschaufel
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    In my opinion this is easily the greatest game for the system by far and one of the best games ever. I put 1000+ hours into it since 2004 and no end in sight. Presentation, replay value, gameplay, strategical depth is top notch. The story, soundtrack and graphics are nothing than epic. Today this is a true classic SRPG, and a must have for any GBA owner.
  6. davygravy93
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    The first American release of a Fire Emblem game aka "blazing blade" in Japan was and still is a phenomenal handheld strategy game. zippity bibbity
  7. mobius_01
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This is the best original RPG on GBA. The story is interesting. The gameplay starts simple, but builds the player into a tactical thinker. The presentation also looks phenomenal. Fire Emblem is well known for the series' character animations, and this game holds up. It looks amazing on the original hardware, and even better blown up on modern screens in an emulator.
  8. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    Primer Fire Emblem que nos llegó a Europa y solo aptos para expertos del género. No entiendo la dificultad tan desmedida que colocaron en un juego para todos los públicos. Jugarlo en emulador tiene su salvación debido al guardado manual, hacerlo en su día... me imagino las horas tiradas a la basura al ver que matan 5 unidades casi al final del episodio.
  9. spencerplewe
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    Being the first Fire Emblem game to be localized outside Japan, it hits the right notes with its challenging tactical RPG elements, likable characters, and just about enough story density to justify its length, if the static & emotionless talking heads don’t do it.
  10. Alizema09
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the Strategie and Story from the game one of the best Gba games for ever.You waren up in the house from lyn than Bandits are comming and you are the Strategie.You gonna find New friends they name are Saint and Kent (Saint>Kent btw).In the End Lyn find her Granddad and we leaving the Group.Btw 99% from the guys have a crush of Lyn. But i love the game from the Story to the Gameplay… Expand
  11. Entagonist
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    This game introduced me into the Fire Emblem world - and I'm grateful for that.
  12. Link_Zelda_4432
    May 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this game, And this game was easy, but the drawback is only 1, why is this game not made like a fire emblem the sacred stones where we can move the world map, but it doesn't matter for me (Sorry Bad English, I'm From Indonesian)… Expand
  13. LJLomar
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite strategy and roll game, as soon as it starts to play I got stuck to it, this game can not miss
  14. DryToaster
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Easily one of my favorite games ever. Great plot, great design, great visuals, amazing characters, just barely hard enough, all on GBA.
  15. 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 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    Este 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.    … Expand
  16. frederik1478
    Mar 5, 2020
    8
    a really good Fire Emblem game but it has a bad habit of being useless enemies at you
  17. tukumalu
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    A terrific entry point for the Western audience with captivating characters, branching storyline and stylistic animation.
  18. shootingstars99
    Aug 23, 2019
    8
    This was my gateway into Fire Emblem, similar to most American gamers I would imagine. This is a great title, and is a really solid strategy game (especially compared to the easy garbage/waifu simulator that Fire Emblem is now). The game has two points it drives home to emphasize the strategic aspects, the first being if a unit dies, they cannot be used again for the duration of the game.This was my gateway into Fire Emblem, similar to most American gamers I would imagine. This is a great title, and is a really solid strategy game (especially compared to the easy garbage/waifu simulator that Fire Emblem is now). The game has two points it drives home to emphasize the strategic aspects, the first being if a unit dies, they cannot be used again for the duration of the game. They will still appear in cutscenes and plot points, but they are out of commission as far as combat is concerned. The second point is that there is no grinding. You cannot sit and level up every unit, you have to decide which units are worth leveling up and taking to the end, and which ones are not going to be used, as trying to level up everyone along the way will lead you to have an under-performing squad.

    The art and characters are really well done. The sprites are gorgeous and never get dull to look at. The combat and map design are very solid, and actually encourage some thought to it. Different game play modes available, such as difficulty settings or main character choice in a second play through provide multiple opportunities to enjoy and replay the scenarios.

    This is what Fire Emblem should aspire to be again.    … Expand
  19. LordDecky
    Aug 2, 2019
    10
    This 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 die. This also causes you to try to be the smartest you can because otherwise, you're losing somebody. Strategy games are my favorite game genre, and Fire Emblem the best. EachThis 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 die. This also causes you to try to be the smartest you can because otherwise, you're losing somebody. Strategy games are my favorite game genre, and Fire Emblem the best. Each character is extremely well crafted because they are simultaneously interesting and provide unique strategical advantages.… Expand
  20. JuanLuisGG14
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Excellent strategy game for the Gameboy Advance, an absolute blast to play!
    maybe my favorite game in the system
  21. Invader9
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Engaging story, memorable characters, catchy soundtrack and fun game-play! Fire Emblem GBA ( A.K.A Blazing Sword ) remains a timeless classic. The absolute best GBA game to date.
  22. aditya1101
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    Fire Emblem is one of the greatest tactical RPG franchises of all time, and this is one of the best Fire Emblem Games. The story is great, all of the characters are awesome, and the classic Fire Emblem strategy is on full display.
  23. monnomest
    Dec 8, 2016
    7
    I've played this game just after finishing Awakening and it shows. The characters are all fun and the story is nothing special but here are my 2 bigger complains
    1: no support. In FE awakening, I really liked the support system, which is absent in this one
    2: The difficulty. I really suck at video games, so I prefered Awakening's choice to turn permadeath on or off. If you like hard    I've played this game just after finishing Awakening and it shows. The characters are all fun and the story is nothing special but here are my 2 bigger complains
    1: no support. In FE awakening, I really liked the support system, which is absent in this one
    2: The difficulty. I really suck at video games, so I prefered Awakening's choice to turn permadeath on or off. If you like hard games, this one is for you    … Expand
  24. JustSomeGamer
    Aug 5, 2016
    9
    Amazing strategy game with a great story. Perfect difficulty, it's not too easy or too hard for the average player. This game is in my opinion the best one of the fire emblem series, mainly because of the intruiging story.
  25. TremHq
    Mar 7, 2016
    10
    Everyone needs to play this game. It wil help you with your life probably. With this game i learned about thinking multiple ways. Now whatever i do i will think more than 1 way easily. BEST RPG SO FAR
  26. kooltrex
    Feb 23, 2015
    10
    A true masterpiece! Really irritating to lose your characters, but that just makes you treasure your characters more and forces you not to make stupid decisions. One of the best gba games ever! Characters are well developed plot is great and music is awesome. Definetly get it.
  27. Franky3121
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    Yes i am playing in 2014,
    It's a really fun game, really irritating to lose your characters, but that just makes you treasure your characters more and forces you not to make stupid decisions.

    So fun, great music.
    Turn base similar to Pokemon with a but more, but very fun overall and addictive
    10/10
  28. 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
  29. VonSeux
    Dec 17, 2013
    6
    I wanted to like this game more, but it gets too long to get started with an endless tutorial trough multiple missions. Characters are not well developed like the Consoles games and few strategic tools, basically just move and attack/heal... still lots of content after the first playtrough if you want to dive into.
  30. celtqy
    Jun 18, 2013
    9
    Astonishingly good, entertaining, challenging and long game for GBA. FE was unlike anything I played on the handheld so far and most of strategic games for GBA pale in comparison (maybe except Advanced Wars 2).
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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

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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
  1. Eurogamer
    90
    It's a game with real heart that fans of Japanese RPGs can't fail to fall in love with. It's also the best turn-based title on the Game Boy Advance since the original "Advance Wars."
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  2. AceGamez
    90
    Provides an excellent story-driven, but more linear, alternative to the likes of "Advance Wars," for the budding portable strategist.
  3. GMR Magazine
    80
    Offers up some solid gameplay, sharp visuals, likable character designs, and a fairly compelling (if somewhat typical) story. Fans of "Advance Wars" will particularly enjoy it. [Dec 2003, p.102]
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