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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Fire Emblem Gaiden
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Fire Emblem |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Fire Emblem Gaiden is a role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 63 NES RPGs in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Fire Emblem series. 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 Famicom Wars for the NES.
Fire Emblem Gaiden 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 NES'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 Gaiden 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 Gaiden cheats & codes
218 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Character 10 Equipped Mod | 6BE6:00 |
|---|---|
| Character 11 Equipped Mod | 6BF3:00 |
| Character 12 Equipped Mod | 6BFF:00 |
| Character 13 Equipped Mod | 6C47:00 |
| Character 14 Equipped Mod | 6C53:00 |
| Character 15 Equipped Mod | 6C5F:00 |
Fire Emblem Gaiden walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Fire Emblem Gaiden.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Fire Emblem Gaiden FAQ
When did Fire Emblem Gaiden come out on the NES?
Fire Emblem Gaiden was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Fire Emblem Gaiden?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Fire Emblem Gaiden multiplayer?
No. Fire Emblem Gaiden is a single-player game.
How long does Fire Emblem Gaiden take to play?
As a role-playing game, Fire Emblem Gaiden 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 Gaiden 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.