Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

 Switch
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2021
    80
    I was surprised to discover that the reedition of the first, 8-bit Fire Emblem is not just a disappointing history lesson. Of course, this NES-era classic is ugly, outdated and rough in many aspects, but it’s still very engaging. It also shows that although the series grew significantly over the years, it managed to retain its overall feel. [02/2021, p.38]
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 5, 2021
    80
    Whether you're a newbie like me or not, you won't regret experiencing this part of Fire Emblem and video gaming history. [Issue #50 – January/February 2021, p. 24]
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  3. PCMag
    Dec 2, 2020
    80
    With the original Fire Emblem's first Western release, Americans can finally enjoy the excellent, debut game in Nintendo's popular strategy-RPG series.
  5. RPG Fan
    Jan 4, 2021
    75
    Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light shows how much and how little the series has changed over the past 30 years. It was fun experiencing Fire Emblem‘s origins for the first time in the original format. For a game released in 1990 on the Famicom, it indeed has a grand story with beats reminiscent of games from that era. However, I do know the third game of the series, Monshou no Nazou (Mystery of the Emblem), is a remake of this game and features a lot of improvements. It makes me wish we got that game instead; it would have been closer to how the series is today.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Dec 4, 2020
    75
    If you are able to overcome the ergonomic rigidities inherent in his old age and are interested in discovering Marth's origins, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light could quite satisfy you.

Awards & Rankings

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#74 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. cyberlaw4
    Mar 9, 2021
    0
    Say NO for all limeted sh** they trying to sell us! WTF it's 30th Anniversary singleplayer game! I believe the game itself is very good but iSay NO for all limeted sh** they trying to sell us! WTF it's 30th Anniversary singleplayer game! I believe the game itself is very good but i hate such selling practice.… Full Review »
  2. Esperaunce
    Dec 6, 2020
    0
    Instead of delivering on the NES/SNES games we were promised during the initial launch of Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo and companiesInstead of delivering on the NES/SNES games we were promised during the initial launch of Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo and companies decided to re-release games for a separate price tag. Granted, this game never game out in the west. Still inexcusable practice.… Full Review »
  3. wailmer
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    This game is exactly what it say the first Fire emblem translated for the first time, I don't know why anyone would complain about it notThis game is exactly what it say the first Fire emblem translated for the first time, I don't know why anyone would complain about it not being free there are several nes/snes games that are not free like the original dragon quest but there all cheap 6$ for this game is totally worth it if you like classic fire emblem… Full Review »
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