Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade Classic
Game Boy Advance · RPG / Strategy
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | RPG, Strategy |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Fire Emblem |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade is a role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. It blends RPG and strategy elements.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. Among the 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Fire Emblem series; on the GBA you can also try Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. The series also appears on other systems with Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (DS) and Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 (SNES). Intelligent Systems also made Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising and 2 Games in 1: Dr. Mario + Puzzle League for the GBA.
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade FAQ
When did Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade come out on the GBA?
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade multiplayer?
No. Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade is a single-player game.
How long does Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade take to play?
As a role-playing game, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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