The acclaimed Game Boy Advance classic, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, has just been reissued. You can grab it on Nintendo Switch if you have the Online + Expansion Pack subscription! For those who missed it the first time around in 2005 (it launched a year earlier in Japan), or for veterans eager to relive this strategic masterpiece, now is the perfect opportunity to dive into the war-torn kingdom of Renais.
Originally gracing the handheld scene, The Sacred Stones throws players into a gripping narrative. Following the royal heirs, Princess Eirika and Prince Ephraim, the game takes you to their once-peaceful land, shattered by a brutal invasion. Their intertwined destinies become your responsibility as you lead them on a compelling quest. Can you rebuild Renais and uncover the dark secrets behind the encroaching enemy?
What sort of RPG is Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones?
Just like its predecessors, The Sacred Stones delivers a deeply satisfying tactical RPG experience. You’ll need to strategically navigate your units across diverse battlefields, utilizing terrain to your advantage and carefully considering each move. The classic weapon triangle (swords beat axes, axes beat lances, lances beat swords) is in play here. It adds a crucial layer of decision-making to every encounter… Combine this with the strategic use of archers and mages, and you have a combat system that rewards careful planning and punishes recklessness.
But be warned: Fire Emblem‘s signature permadeath mechanic is fully intact. Every fallen soldier is a permanent loss, adding significant weight to your tactical choices. You might find you develop a genuine attachment to your surviving units!
Building your perfect army is key to survival. Will you favor the mobility of pegasus knights or the brute force of wyvern riders? The cunning of assassins or the versatility of rogues? The Sacred Stones offers a rich class promotion system, allowing you to customize your units with unique skills and weaponry to face the growing darkness.
Should you get this game?
Set in a world brimming with dragons and magic, The Sacred Stones weaves a compelling tale of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable bond between siblings. Now, it has been given a new lease on life, ready to be experienced on the Nintendo Switch.
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Whether you’re a longtime fan eager to revisit Magvel or a newcomer looking for a fantastic entry point into the Fire Emblem series, its arrival on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is an unmissable event. So, grab your Switch, subscribe to the Expansion Pack (surely you already do to play all the other Game Boy Advance titles on Switch?!), and prepare to lead Eirika and Ephraim to victory once more! The fate of Renais rests in your hands.
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