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Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon

First seen: 12 october 2008

Information found in: from 102 sources in 17 countries.

Great Deal: $19.95

  • User Score (26)
    8.0 8.0 from 26 reviewers
  • Expert Score (75)
    8.1 8.1 from 75 reviewers
  • Gameplay (27)
    9.1 9.1 from 27 reviewers
  • Graphics (34)
    7.8 7.8 from 34 reviewers
  • Sound (30)
    8.3 8.3 from 30 reviewers
  • Storyline (3)
    7.8 7.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (6)
    8.5 8.5 from 6 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (3)
    8.7 8.7 from 3 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • but not unforgiving, fun multiplayer component, substantial re playability, re class feature, multi player battles
  • botched fights still sting, wafer thin storytelling, weapons wear out, lack of character development, generic storyline

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  • Reviews of Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon

  1. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

    Reviewer: Fragland
    7 February 2009
    Overall 8
    8.2
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 8
    7.5
    Sound 8
    7.5
    Storyline 8
    8.0
     

    This remake of an 18 year old NES game, as that's what it is, is a very good idea and again delivers a strategy title to put your teeth in. If you're looking for an alternative for Advance Wars or like RPG elements with the necessary tactical combat then you certainly should give this game a chance. If you like it you'll be sure to have hours of qualitative and deep gameplay. Read more

  2. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    19 February 2009
    Overall 8
    7.6
    Gameplay 7
    7.0
    Graphics 7
    7.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
     

    The Falchion weapon from this game acts as the Fire Emblem franchise's symbol in the Super Smash Bros. series. Read more

  3. This Dragon's astonishing arrival rewards the 20 year flight delay

    Reviewer: GamesRadar
    12 December 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Aside from that, and the obvious graphical fixes, we feel safe in assuming this is fairly similar to the first Fire Emblem, mostly based on how all the others after it we played are the same too. FE feels like a new experience even if it isn't, and despite small compromises made in the interest of a friendlier experience for newbies, it still plays like the hardcore series Nintendo fans desperately need right now. But do you think it could be a new game next time? Read more

  4. Gamertell Review: Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon for DS

    Reviewer: Gamertell
    9 February 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Reaching into the past, Intelligent Systems did Fire Emblem fans a favor by bringing us a chapter many of us had never seen. Unfortunately, by not adding some of the features of later entries in the series, it also created a game that doesn’t really feel entirely like the Fire Emblem we’ve come to love. People new to the series, especially those moving over from Advance Wars , may play through a few levels and wonder, “What’s the point?” And they’d be right.... Read more

  5. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon Review

    Reviewer: Gamers Platform
    6 February 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is another great Fire Emblem game that stays true to the series, but doesn’t really add in anything extra. The touch controls work fine, but buttons are more accurate. The WiFi features are a nice addition, but nothing innovative. It is a good remake though, and definitely nice to see Marth take on some soldiers. If you’re a fan of the TBS genre, then this is a great game to play, and with the added Hard mode and ability to take on actual... Read more

  1. Review – Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

    Reviewer: Bruce, videolamer
    21 April 2009

    I like the first part where you separate mechanics from art. I think both have to mesh together to make a game truly great. And the whole fanboy tirade against Wind Waker’s “OMG Kiddiez” style seems really pointless in that context. I guess for a medium that is so intimately concerned with selling escapism to people, it makes sense they would get up in arms about such things. Read more

  2. The Lost Chapter's Remake For America

    Reviewer: ZackFro, Game Informer
    9 October 2009
    Overall 8
    8.2
     

    As a fan of the Fire Emblem series I was really looking forward to this game along with the purchase of my DSi. And, as a fan of the Smash Bros. series, I also found a strong hatred of Marth. But, as a hardcore gamer, I find that the characters in a game don't really matter as long as the story, game, grapjics, sound, gameplay, and entertainment are exceptional, then a game is good virtual experience.  for Shadow Dragon is an exceptional title and somewhat fits these... Read more

  3. Marth returns in rare form with the remake of Fire Emblem on the DS

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    8 February 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Having been a fan of the Fire Emblem games for a while, since I found out about the series and havin Read more

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