Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
The first Fire Emblem game released internationally, introducing Western audiences to the series. Follows young lords Eliwood, Hector, and Lyn as they uncover a conspiracy threatening the continent of Elibe.
Platform
Game Boy Advance
Year
2003
Genre
Tactical RPG
Developer
Intelligent Systems
Controls
About This Game
Features a 10-chapter tutorial (Lyn's story) that gently introduces the permadeath mechanic and weapon triangle system.
Introduced the 'affinity' system where characters gain bonuses when paired with units sharing their elemental alignment.
Became the blueprint for future international Fire Emblem releases with its balanced difficulty and memorable characters.
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