Here it is, the very first Fire Emblem game I ever played, as someone who’s favorite franchise of all time is Fire Emblem.
I like Sacred Stones, not exclusively because I have a lot of nostalgia for this entry. It’s a shorter Fire Emblem game than most, its roster of units is pretty small, but its maps are pretty varied and fun for the most part. This factor is definitely childhood bias but, I love unit and balance discussion with Sacred Stones’s roster, since it’s been around forever online.
The Eirika and Ephraim routes are both fun but I enjoy playing Ephraim’s route just a bit more. The maps there are more engaging and challenging to me. This is also a great looking and sounding game, the new sprites they added for this entry DO stick out like a sore thumb, however, compared to sprites being brought back from The Binding Blade, the new ones are so buttery smooth.
The story is fine! I don’t have any problems with it (no, the Eirika thing is not a problem, any person would’ve done what she did), but it’s not the most intriguing or compelling tale out there.
I mentioned in my review of The Blazing Blade that it’s the ideal “first Fire Emblem” but you can’t go wrong with this one either. It’s a very solid entry, but not the most standout, in my opinion, just like Blazing Blade. It’s pretty straightforward, but has some depth with its maps (even if one of the “easier” Fire Emblem games for veterans). Alternatively, if you’ve only played the newer games and want to try the older ones (but are intimidated), this is the perfect bridge to get into them! (I’ve never played the Creature Campaign but it looks fun and is such a cool idea for postgame)
Good game. Seth is the GOAT.
I like Sacred Stones, not exclusively because I have a lot of nostalgia for this entry. It’s a shorter Fire Emblem game than most, its roster of units is pretty small, but its maps are pretty varied and fun for the most part. This factor is definitely childhood bias but, I love unit and balance discussion with Sacred Stones’s roster, since it’s been around forever online.
The Eirika and Ephraim routes are both fun but I enjoy playing Ephraim’s route just a bit more. The maps there are more engaging and challenging to me. This is also a great looking and sounding game, the new sprites they added for this entry DO stick out like a sore thumb, however, compared to sprites being brought back from The Binding Blade, the new ones are so buttery smooth.
The story is fine! I don’t have any problems with it (no, the Eirika thing is not a problem, any person would’ve done what she did), but it’s not the most intriguing or compelling tale out there.
I mentioned in my review of The Blazing Blade that it’s the ideal “first Fire Emblem” but you can’t go wrong with this one either. It’s a very solid entry, but not the most standout, in my opinion, just like Blazing Blade. It’s pretty straightforward, but has some depth with its maps (even if one of the “easier” Fire Emblem games for veterans). Alternatively, if you’ve only played the newer games and want to try the older ones (but are intimidated), this is the perfect bridge to get into them! (I’ve never played the Creature Campaign but it looks fun and is such a cool idea for postgame)
Good game. Seth is the GOAT.