Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

 Switch
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

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  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 i hate such selling practice.
  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 companies decided to re-release games for a separate price tag. Granted, this game never game out in the west. Still inexcusable practice.

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#74 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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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. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Oct 22, 2021
    60
    Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light is the definitive version of this NES classic, however that still doesn’t fix its many flaws. [Issue #3, p.53]
  2. 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 Of course, this NES-era classic is ugly, outdated and rough in many aspects, but it’s still very engaging.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]
  3. 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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