Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

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  • Summary: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance brings back to consoles the strategic combat series Fire Emblem from the Game Boy Advance. In this installment, you can control units such as knights, mages, and winged creatures, and use their unique fighting styles to win battles and gain experience. FireFire Emblem: Path of Radiance brings back to consoles the strategic combat series Fire Emblem from the Game Boy Advance. In this installment, you can control units such as knights, mages, and winged creatures, and use their unique fighting styles to win battles and gain experience. Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance also includes a detailed story that connects the battles and characters together.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Cheat Code Central
    100
    With its large expansive game play and large battles around every corner. The game is hard so don't expect to beat it down with out at least sending your Gamecube into orbit at least once.
  2. Kombo
    92
    Yet another remarkable production by the skilled developers at Intelligent Systems. The series finally returns to the console realm, and its radiance should incite anyone to do one thing: cross the path, and never look back.
  3. BonusStage
    90
    A shining testament to the fact that a game doesn't need to be flashy or genre-redefining as long as the gameplay and storyline are top of the line, which they indeed are in this game.
  4. Armchair Empire
    82
    The plot is full of fantasy cliches, so you can expect your fair share of dragons and lost princesses and Black Knights.
  5. DarkStation
    80
    Old school RPG is very much alive here, as Fire Emblem charms us with its engaging storyline, uncompromising combat and solid gameplay.
  6. Yahoo!
    80
    The only flaw is that it didn't go the extra mile -- but with a series of this pedigree, that isn't much to complain about.
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    Unlike other games of this ilk, there's no movie presentation - you're never fooled into thinking you are taking part in anything other than a videogame.

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  1. Positive: 60 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 64
  3. Negative: 1 out of 64
  1. sangdrako
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome, but mainly trying to balance out the stupid 0/10 for not being a handheld. The game reintroduces aspects from sacred war (abilities).Awesome, but mainly trying to balance out the stupid 0/10 for not being a handheld. The game reintroduces aspects from sacred war (abilities). The maps are great. The characters are very lovable.… Expand
  2. weskergamer
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    I played Radiant Dawn 5 years ago and since that moment i've always wanted it to play Path of Radiance but thanks to emulation problems i wasI played Radiant Dawn 5 years ago and since that moment i've always wanted it to play Path of Radiance but thanks to emulation problems i was never able to finish it. But today i did and i can say that it can perfectly be the best one of the series, but i still believe that RD is a bit better. Still this game is almost perfect, the story is so great and it have one if not the best cast of characters in the franchise. Is very dificult to play it since you can only play it on emulator unless you want to spend $100 for it but i can say it was worth every minute.… Expand
  4. PeterH.
    Nov 22, 2005
    10
    this is the best strategy game ive ever played. ive never had to work so hard to complete a level.
  5. Sworddancer
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    This game made a huge impression on me and was my first Fire Emblem experience.
    So no matter how much I have loved many Fire Emblem games    This game made a huge impression on me and was my first Fire Emblem experience.
    So no matter how much I have loved many Fire Emblem games after this - my first love will always have a special place in my heart.
    If you can only play 5 turn based strategy JRPG´s in your life - make sure this is one of them!    … Expand
  6. 000Tuld000
    May 5, 2012
    9
    It's a pretty good game but there aren't any dark magic users or arenas! You can only earn money by visiting towns or selling items in stores.It's a pretty good game but there aren't any dark magic users or arenas! You can only earn money by visiting towns or selling items in stores. Other than that the game follows the old style of gameplay like its predecessors.… Expand
  7. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    The only FE that i really liked back then. It was very, very hard but not frustrating.
  8. CraigM.
    Oct 19, 2005
    0
    Better on the GBA. Same game, but portable.

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#6 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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