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NoA: ‘Now available! A classic Fire Emblem game comes to North America for the first time.’

And because it’s a limited 30th anniversary release, I’ll have to purchase before March 31, 2021. 🙃

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Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

12/04/2020

This is the one that started it all! In the Fire Emblem™: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light game, you’ll meet the blue-haired swordsman, Marth, and recruit some of the most beloved Fire Emblem characters in their 8-bit glory. This is the Famicom classic that started the Fire Emblem legacy and has never previously been released in North America.

Please note, this game will be available to purchase until the end of the Fire Emblem 30th anniversary year, on 3/31/21 at 11:59 p.m. PT*.

Features

Choose from over 50 playable characters and over 20 classes as you discover the roots of the Fire Emblem series’ strategic gameplay.

Pick the units and classes suited to the mission at hand and approach characters on the battlefield to forge relationships and even add to your army. Make a mistake or lose a favorite unit? Newly added features like save states and rewind let you tailor the challenge to your playstyle:

With save states, you can save any time and jump right back to where you left off.

Rewind allows you to instantly try again and change the course of battle.

Fast-forward is also available if you prefer to breeze through dialogue or combat animations.

A classic story

If you ever wanted to know more about Marth’s beginnings, this is the game to play! From defending the kingdom of Talys to facing off against the titular Shadow Dragon, the humble hero must be poised to take on any challenge. Luckily, he has a capable group of allies at his side: Tiki, Minerva, the Whitewing Sisters, and more. Caeda, princess of Talys, also makes her appearance as a skilled fighter and Marth’s love interest.

— Nintendo What’s New
Source: Nintendo.