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Nintendo DS · RPG
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Fire Emblem |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is a role-playing game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Among the 168 DS RPGs in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the Fire Emblem series; on the DS you can also try Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem. The series also appears on other systems with Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade (GBA) and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones (GBA). Intelligent Systems also made WarioWare D.I.Y., Advance Wars: Dual Strike and Advance Wars: Days of Ruin for the DS.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon supports up to 2 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 DS'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: Shadow Dragon 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: Shadow Dragon cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Unlimited Suspended Save | 02022CDC
E12FFF1E |
|---|---|
| Enter Forge Menu | 94000130
FFFB0000
22191678
00000005
D2000000
00000000 |
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon FAQ
When did Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon come out on the DS?
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon multiplayer?
Yes. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon supports up to 2 players.
How long does Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon take to play?
As a role-playing game, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.