Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade Classic
Game Boy Advance · RPG / Strategy
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | RPG, Strategy |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Fire Emblem |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade is a role-playing game released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Fire Emblem. It blends RPG and strategy elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Fire Emblem series; on the GBA you can also try Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones and Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade. 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 Blazing Blade supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- 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 only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Fire Emblem: The Blazing 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 Blazing Blade walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade FAQ
When did Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade come out on the GBA?
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade multiplayer?
Yes. Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade supports up to 4 players.
How long does Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade take to play?
As a role-playing game, Fire Emblem: The Blazing 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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