Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light - 30th Anniversary Edition

About

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light is a turn-based tactical RPG where you lead a cast of warriors through grid-based battles. As Prince Marth, you strategize across maps to reclaim your kingdom and rescue your sister after a hostile invasion. Each character has evolving abilities and permanent relationships that affect the story. Combat relies on positioning, weapon strengths, and support interactions between allies. The difficulty scales with your choices as you navigate a war-torn land filled with mercenaries and ancient relics. The 30th Anniversary Edition bundles the game with retro-style physical collectibles like a replica NES cartridge and a 222-page art book. It includes a translated original manual and world map for fans of classic gaming. With a 90% Metacritic score, this version preserves a landmark title that shaped the tactical RPG genre. The Switch port retains the original’s punishing challenge and branching outcomes, appealing to strategy players who enjoy deep character arcs and permadeath stakes.

Storyline

Marth is prince of Altea and a direct descendant of Anri, the warrior who slew the shadow dragon Medeus. However, after an attack from the neighboring kingdom of Dolhr, Marth is forced to become an exile in the neighboring nation of Talis. His sister Ellis is taken hostage after his father is killed battling the evil priest Gharnef. With the help of the Altean knight Jagen, the Talisian Princess Caeda, and others, Marth embarks on a quest to find the sacred sword known as Falchion and the Fire Emblem that will allow him to wield it. Only then will he be able to confront Gharnef and the resurrected Medeus, win the kingdom of Altea back, and rescue his sister.