GBA's Fire Emblem Coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on June 22 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 15 June 2023 / 4,263 Views
Nintendo announced the Game Boy Advance game, Fire Emblem, is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on Thursday, June 22 as part of the Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online library.
View the announcement trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
Featuring all the fierce tactical combat and rich, intrigue-filled storytelling the series is known for, Fire Emblem was the first installment in the series to launch outside of Japan. Plus, it also marked the debut of the hero Lyn, who you may know as the Emblem of Blazing from Fire Emblem Engage!
In Fire Emblem, the nation of Lycia stands on the precipice of war after centuries of peace. Turmoil grows as noble houses plot treason, allies become enemies and armies stand poised for combat… all while a mysterious figure manipulates empires from the shadows. Now Lyn, along with Eliwood and Hector, must amass their own army to fight back against the forces that would destroy everything they hold dear – and before the world is burned to ash.
Over the course of the story, you’ll gather heroes to your side, train them to excel with a wide array of weapons and classes, and further hone their skills on the battlefield. In battle, strategize your course of action around a variety of terrain and conditions. Then take command of the field and lead your units to victory by fulfilling specific objectives. But be warned: In this Fire Emblem game, if your soldiers meet their end, they’re gone forever.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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I still play this game. For me this is peak Fire Emblem. The only other game on the same level is the japan only first GBA Fire Emblem game.
I totally agree. 19 years ago I played the shit out of both. I tried other Fire Emblems (olders, and NGC/Wii ones) but nothing came close to the sheer enjoyment I got. Hundreds of hours of refining strategy, trying to not die, restarting cause I moved a tile too far, and trying to make kills with my weaker character.
What I would really love is a two-pack compilation of Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn, but this will do nicely as well.
Hum... This is actualy Nice! I love the Fire Emblem games from GBA
My entry into the franchise and still one of my favorites. Despite its brevity, Lyndis' story is still one of my fondest in the series.
