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'''''Fire Emblem''''' ({{hover|ファイアーエムブレム|Faiā Emuburemu}}) is a series of turn-based strategy role-playing games developed by [[Intelligent Systems]] and published by [[Nintendo]].<ref>http://www.derekmiller.us/fireemblem/part2.html</ref> The series is the first of its kind, with its origins dating back to the days of the [[Famicom|Nintendo Entertainment System]];<ref>http://www.nindb.net/series/fire-emblem.html</ref> however, the first six games were released exclusively in Japan. Each game in the series includes numerous playable characters, each with their own backstories and personalities. The series features permanent death, meaning that any character, save the [[Lord]] character(s), will be gone for good if they fall in battle.<ref>http://uk.gamespot.com/gba/rpg/fireemblem/review.html</ref>
'''''Fire Emblem''''' (Japanese: {{hover|ファイアーエムブレム|Faiā Emuburemu}} ''Fire Emblem'') is a series of turn-based strategy role-playing games developed by [[Intelligent Systems]] and published by [[Nintendo]].<ref>http://www.derekmiller.us/fireemblem/part2.html</ref> The series is the first of its kind, with its origins dating back to the days of the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]];<ref>http://www.nindb.net/series/fire-emblem.html</ref> however, the first six games were released exclusively in Japan. Each game in the series includes numerous playable characters, each with their own backstories and personalities. The series features permanent death, meaning that any character, save the [[Lord]] character(s), will be gone for good if they fall in battle.<ref>http://uk.gamespot.com/gba/rpg/fireemblem/review.html</ref>


==History==
==History==
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The Fire Emblem series first began with the release of {{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}} for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] on April 20, 1990. It was developed by Intelligent Systems, a company previously invested in producing video game development tools. Intelligent Systems began to work on simulation games, starting with the first game of the ''[[warswiki:Wars Series|Wars]]'' series, ''[[warswiki:Famicom Wars (game)|Famicom Wars]]'', which has gameplay slightly similar to the ''Fire Emblem'' series. In 1990, ''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light'' was published. Although it did not have a great amount of sales in the first two weeks, sales did eventually improve.
The Fire Emblem series first began with the release of {{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}} for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] on April 20, 1990. It was developed by Intelligent Systems, a company previously invested in producing video game development tools. Intelligent Systems began to work on simulation games, starting with the first game of the ''[[warswiki:Wars Series|Wars]]'' series, ''[[warswiki:Famicom Wars (game)|Famicom Wars]]'', which has gameplay slightly similar to the ''Fire Emblem'' series. In 1990, ''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light'' was published. Although it did not have a great amount of sales in the first two weeks, sales did eventually improve.


The second game in the series, {{FE2}} was released on March 14, 1992, also for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. It introduced several new gameplay changes, including a "[[Trainee]]" type class, use of a world map, and monster enemies. Most of these elements disappeared in later games before resurfacing in {{title|The Sacred Stones}}.<!--FE3--><!--FE4--><!--FE5-->
The second game in the series, {{FE2}} was released on March 14, 1992, also for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. It introduced several new gameplay changes, including a "[[Trainee]]" type class, use of a world map, and monster enemies. Most of these elements disappeared in later games before resurfacing in {{title|The Sacred Stones}}.


===GBA Era===
A direct sequel to the first game, {{FE3}}, was released on the Super NES on January 21, 1994. It includes an abridged remake of ''Blade of Light'' as well its own story. It returns to the original formula, but adds new features as well. ''Mystery of the Emblem'' is the best-selling ''Fire Emblem'' game in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.translan.com/jucc/precedent-2002-11-14d.html|title=日本ユニ著作権センター/判例全文・2002/11/14d 3|author=University of Japan Copyright Center|site=Translan|published=2002-11-14|retrieved=2015-03-30}}</ref><!--FE4--><!--FE5-->
 
===GBA games===
{{title|The Binding Blade}} was the first entry of the series on the GBA, and the first portable entry in general. ''Blazing Sword'' is a prequel to this game.
{{title|The Binding Blade}} was the first entry of the series on the GBA, and the first portable entry in general. ''Blazing Sword'' is a prequel to this game.


{{title|Blazing Sword}} was the first ''Fire Emblem'' game released worldwide.<ref>http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/objects/499/499430.html</ref> Due to it being a unique game, the first part of it is a tutorial, meant to introduce new players to the gameplay of the series.<ref>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_fireemblem_gba</ref>
{{FE7}} was the first ''Fire Emblem'' game released worldwide.<ref>http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/objects/499/499430.html</ref> Due to it being a unique game, the first part of it is a tutorial, meant to introduce new players to the gameplay of the series.<ref>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_fireemblem_gba</ref>
 
{{title|The Sacred Stones}} was the last ''Fire Emblem'' game to be released on the GBA. It is a standalone title in terms of story and universe, the only ''Fire Emblem'' 'universe' to only have one game in its continuity.


{{title|The Sacred Stones}} was the last ''Fire Emblem'' game to be released on the GBA. It is a standalone title in terms of story and universe, the only ''Fire Emblem'' 'universe' to only have one game in its continuity.
===3D games===
===3D Games===
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===DS Remakes===
===DS remakes===
After the [[Nintendo DS]] was introduced, {{title|Shadow Dragon}} was introduced. Being a remake of the original game, ''Shadow Dragon'' was just a remake for Japanese buyers, though the story was new for worldwide players. Later, to celebrate the series twentieth anniversary, a remake of the second half of the third game of the series was released, though only in Japan. This was the first game since the series had hit worldwide shelves to be released exclusively in Japan.
After the [[Nintendo DS]] was introduced, {{title|Shadow Dragon}} was introduced. Being a remake of the original game, ''Shadow Dragon'' was just a remake for Japanese buyers, though the story was new for worldwide players. Later, to celebrate the series twentieth anniversary, a remake of the second half of the third game of the series was released, though only in Japan. This was the first game since the series had hit worldwide shelves to be released exclusively in Japan.


===3DS Games===
===3DS games===
{{title|Awakening}} was ''Fire Emblem's'' first foray into the [[Nintendo 3DS]] console. It takes place within the same universe as ''Shadow Dragon'', but a substantial time later. Unlike {{FE12}}, this game was released internationally.
{{title|Awakening}} was ''Fire Emblem's'' first foray into the [[Nintendo 3DS]] console. It takes place within the same universe as ''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light'' and associated games, but a substantial time later. Unlike {{FE12}}, this game was released internationally. Much of the gameplay was simplified or made easier in order to appeal to a wider audience.


{{title|Fates}}, the most recent game in the series. It is currently in development and has not yet been released in any language.
{{title|Fates}} is the most recent game in the series, released in 2015. After the first five chapters, it splits into three separate storylines: ''Birthright'', which is similar to ''Awakening'' in gameplay; ''Conquest'', which is somewhat more like the previous ''Fire Emblem'' games; and ''Revelation'', which also is similar to ''Awakening'' in terms of gameplay. ''Birthright'' and ''Conquest'' are sold separately, but the other game can be bought at a discount as DLC. ''Revelation'' is exclusively obtained through this method.


==Games==
==Games==
===Main series===
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! style="width:10%;background:{{Color1}};" | English language title
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! style="width:10%;background:{{Color1}};" | Original titles
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe01.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe01.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''暗黒竜と光の剣<br>Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |暗黒竜と光の剣<br>''Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} April 20, 1990<ref name="fe releases">http://www.nintendo.co.jp/fe/few_series.html</ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} April 20, 1990<ref name="fe releases">http://www.nintendo.co.jp/fe/few_series.html</ref>
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe02.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Gaiden]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe02.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Gaiden]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem Gaiden|Gaiden]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem Gaiden|Gaiden]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''外伝<br>Gaiden''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |外伝<br>''Gaiden''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} March 14, 1992<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} March 14, 1992<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe03.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe03.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem|Mystery of the Emblem]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem|Mystery of the Emblem]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''紋章の謎<br>Mystery of the Emblem''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |紋章の謎<br>''Monshō no Nazo''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Famicom]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Famicom]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} January 21, 1994<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} January 21, 1994<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe04.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe04.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War|Genealogy of the Holy War]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War|Genealogy of the Holy War]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''聖戦の系譜<br>Genealogy of the Holy War''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |聖戦の系譜<br>''Seisen no Keifu''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Famicom]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Famicom]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} May 14, 1996<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} May 14, 1996<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe05.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Thracia 776]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe05.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Thracia 776]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Thracia 776|Thracia 776]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Thracia 776|Thracia 776]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''トラキア776<br>Torakia 776''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |トラキア776<br>''Torakia 776''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Famicom]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Famicom]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} January 21, 2000<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} January 21, 2000<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
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|-
|-
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe06.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe06.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade|Binding Blade]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade|The Binding Blade]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''封印の剣<br>Fūin no Tsurugi''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |封印の剣<br>''Fūin no Tsurugi''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} March 29, 2002<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} March 29, 2002<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
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|-
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe07.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe07.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword|Blazing Sword]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{FE7}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''烈火の剣<br>Rekka no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |烈火の剣<br>''Rekka no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}April 25, 2003<ref name="fe releases"></ref><br>{{NA}}November 3, 2003<br>{{EU}}July 16, 2004<br>{{AUS}}February 20, 2004
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}April 25, 2003<ref name="fe releases"></ref><br>{{NA}}November 3, 2003<br>{{EU}}July 16, 2004<br>{{AUS}}February 20, 2004
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe08.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe08.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones|The Sacred Stones]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones|The Sacred Stones]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''聖魔の光石<br>Seima no Kōseki''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |聖魔の光石<br>''Seima no Kōseki''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}October 7, 2004<ref name="fe releases"></ref><br>{{NA}}May 23, 2005<br>{{EU}}November 4, 2005
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}October 7, 2004<ref name="fe releases"></ref><br>{{NA}}May 23, 2005<br>{{EU}}November 4, 2005
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe09.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe09.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance|Path of Radiance]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance|Path of Radiance]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |蒼炎の軌跡<br>Sōen no Kiseki
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |蒼炎の軌跡<br>''Sōen no Kiseki''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo GameCube]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo GameCube]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}April 20, 2005<ref name="fe releases"></ref><br>{{NA}}October 10, 2005<br>{{EU}}November 11, 2005<br>{{AUS}}December 1, 2005
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}April 20, 2005<ref name="fe releases"></ref><br>{{NA}}October 10, 2005<br>{{EU}}November 11, 2005<br>{{AUS}}December 1, 2005
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe10.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe10.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn|Radiant Dawn]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn|Radiant Dawn]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''暁の女神<br>Akatsuki no Megami''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |暁の女神<br>''Akatsuki no Megami''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Wii]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Wii]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}February 22, 2007<ref name="fe releases"></ref><br>{{US}}November 5, 2007<br>{{EU}}March 14, 2008<br>{{AUS}}April 10, 2008
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}February 22, 2007<ref name="fe releases"></ref><br>{{US}}November 5, 2007<br>{{EU}}March 14, 2008<br>{{AUS}}April 10, 2008
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe11.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe11.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon|Shadow Dragon]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon|Shadow Dragon]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''新・暗黒竜と光の剣<br>Shin Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |新・暗黒竜と光の剣<br>''Shin Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}August 7, 2008<ref name="fe releases"></ref><br>{{EU}}December 5, 2008<br>{{NA}}February 16, 2009<br>{{AUS}}February 26, 2009
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}August 7, 2008<ref name="fe releases"></ref><br>{{EU}}December 5, 2008<br>{{NA}}February 16, 2009<br>{{AUS}}February 26, 2009
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe12.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe12.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow|New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow|New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''新・紋章の謎 〜光と影の英雄〜<br>Shin Monshō no Nazo: Hikari to Kage no Eiyū''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |新・紋章の謎 〜光と影の英雄〜<br>''Shin Monshō no Nazo: Hikari to Kage no Eiyū''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} July 15, 2010
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} July 15, 2010
| style="background:{{Color3}}" | The twelfth game of the series, and a remake of Book 2 of {{FE3}}.
| style="background:{{Color3}}" | The twelfth game of the series, and a remake of Book 2 of {{FE3}}.
|-
|-
| style="{{roundbl}}; background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe13.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Awakening]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe13.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Awakening]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Awakening |Awakening]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem Awakening |Awakening]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''覚醒<br>Awakening''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |覚醒<br>''Kakusei''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo 3DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}April 19, 2012<br>{{US}}February 4, 2013<ref name="america">[http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/archive/12-05-2012/ Nintendo Direct (Nintendo of America), December 5th 2012]</ref><br>{{EU}}April 19, 2013<ref name=europe>[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Direct/Latest-Nintendo-Direct/Nintendo-Direct-698557.html Nintendo Direct (Nintendo Europe), February 14th 2012]</ref><br>{{AUS}}April 20, 2013
| style="background:{{Color3}}" | The thirteenth game of the series. Revisits [[Archanea (continent)|Archanea]] many years into the future.
|-
| style="{{roundbl}}; background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america Hoshido fe14.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Fates]][[File:Ba america Nohr fe14.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Fates]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem Fates|Fates]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''if''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo 3DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo 3DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}April 19th, 2012<br>{{US}}February 4th, 2013<ref name="america">[http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/archive/12-05-2012/ Nintendo Direct (Nintendo of America), December 5th 2012]</ref><br>{{EU}}April 19th, 2013<ref name=europe>[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Direct/Latest-Nintendo-Direct/Nintendo-Direct-698557.html Nintendo Direct (Nintendo Europe), February 14th 2012]</ref><br>{{AUS}}April 20th, 2013
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}June 25, 2015<br>{{US}}February 19, 2016<br>{{EU}}May 20, 2016<br>{{AUS}}May 21, 2016<br>{{KOR}}September 8, 2016
| style="{{roundbr}}; background:{{Color3}}" | The thirteenth game of the series. Revisits [[Archanea (continent)|Archanea]] many years into the future.
| style="{{roundbr}}; background:{{Color3}}" | The fourteenth game of the series. Splits into Birthright, Conquest, and Revelation paths.
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===Spin-offs===
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america tmsfe.png|100px|center|link=Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{TMSFE}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |幻影異聞録♯FE<br>''Gen'ei Ibunroku Shāpu Efu Ī''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Wii U]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}December 26, 2015<br>{{US}}June 24, 2016<br>{{EU}}June 24, 2016<br>{{AUS}}June 25, 2016
| style="background:{{Color3}}" | A role-playing game made by Atlus for the Wii U.
|-
| style="{{roundbl}}; background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america few.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Warriors]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{FEW}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |ファイアーエムブレム 無双<br>''Faiā Emuburemu Musō''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Switch]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}Q4 2017<br>{{US}}Q4 2017<br>{{EU}}Q4 2017<br>{{AUS}}Q4 2017
| style="{{roundbr}}; background:{{Color3}}" | An action game derived from Koei Tecmo's [[wikipedia:Dynasty Warriors|'' Dynasty Warriors'']] series developed by [[Intelligent Systems]], [[Wikipedia:Koei_Tecmo#Omega_Force|Omega Force]], and [[Wikipedia:Team Ninja|Team Ninja]].
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The Fire Emblem games are in the turn-based strategy genre and they were one of the first of it's time to involve such gameplay including a full changeable plot and a range of diverse characters.
The ''Fire Emblem'' games are in the [[wikipedia:Tactical role-playing game|tactical role-playing game]] genre and they were one of the first of its time to involve such gameplay, including a full plot and a range of diverse characters.


==Fire Emblem 64==
==Fire Emblem 64==
[[Fire Emblem 64]]
{{Main|Fire Emblem 64}}
 
==Fire Emblem Wii==
{{Main|Fire Emblem Wii}}


==References==
==Logos throughout the series==
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===English===
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FE logo GBA.png|The series logo in ''Fire Emblem'' and ''The Sacred Stones''.
Fireemblemlogo.png|The series logo in ''Shadow Dragon''.
FE logo 3DS.png|The series logo as of ''Awakening''.
</gallery>
===Japanese===
In Japan, while the colors, borders, and other aesthetics have varied through out the series, the general design of the logo has stayed the same until ''Awakening'', with the exception of ''Radiant Dawn''. The location, size, font, and color of the English words "Fire Emblem" have also varied, with some games not even including it at all. The logo was changed to fit the name of ''Awakening'' and to "be more stylish".<ref>[http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/fire-emblem/0/2 Iwata Asks : ''Fire Emblem Awakening'' : Syncing with "Awakening"]</ref>
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FE logo JP1.png|The series logo prior to ''Awakening''.
FE logo JP2.png|The series logo as of ''Awakening''.
</gallery>
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Fire Emblem (Japanese: ファイアーエムブレム Fire Emblem) is a series of turn-based strategy role-playing games developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.[1] The series is the first of its kind, with its origins dating back to the days of the Nintendo Entertainment System;[2] however, the first six games were released exclusively in Japan. Each game in the series includes numerous playable characters, each with their own backstories and personalities. The series features permanent death, meaning that any character, save the Lord character(s), will be gone for good if they fall in battle.[3]

History

Famicom and Super Famicom

The Fire Emblem series first began with the release of Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light for the Nintendo Entertainment System on April 20, 1990. It was developed by Intelligent Systems, a company previously invested in producing video game development tools. Intelligent Systems began to work on simulation games, starting with the first game of the Wars series, Famicom Wars, which has gameplay slightly similar to the Fire Emblem series. In 1990, Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light was published. Although it did not have a great amount of sales in the first two weeks, sales did eventually improve.

The second game in the series, Fire Emblem Gaiden was released on March 14, 1992, also for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It introduced several new gameplay changes, including a "Trainee" type class, use of a world map, and monster enemies. Most of these elements disappeared in later games before resurfacing in The Sacred Stones.

A direct sequel to the first game, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, was released on the Super NES on January 21, 1994. It includes an abridged remake of Blade of Light as well its own story. It returns to the original formula, but adds new features as well. Mystery of the Emblem is the best-selling Fire Emblem game in Japan.[4]

GBA games

The Binding Blade was the first entry of the series on the GBA, and the first portable entry in general. Blazing Sword is a prequel to this game.

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade was the first Fire Emblem game released worldwide.[5] Due to it being a unique game, the first part of it is a tutorial, meant to introduce new players to the gameplay of the series.[6]

The Sacred Stones was the last Fire Emblem game to be released on the GBA. It is a standalone title in terms of story and universe, the only Fire Emblem 'universe' to only have one game in its continuity.

3D games

DS remakes

After the Nintendo DS was introduced, Shadow Dragon was introduced. Being a remake of the original game, Shadow Dragon was just a remake for Japanese buyers, though the story was new for worldwide players. Later, to celebrate the series twentieth anniversary, a remake of the second half of the third game of the series was released, though only in Japan. This was the first game since the series had hit worldwide shelves to be released exclusively in Japan.

3DS games

Awakening was Fire Emblem's first foray into the Nintendo 3DS console. It takes place within the same universe as Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light and associated games, but a substantial time later. Unlike Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem, this game was released internationally. Much of the gameplay was simplified or made easier in order to appeal to a wider audience.

Fates is the most recent game in the series, released in 2015. After the first five chapters, it splits into three separate storylines: Birthright, which is similar to Awakening in gameplay; Conquest, which is somewhat more like the previous Fire Emblem games; and Revelation, which also is similar to Awakening in terms of gameplay. Birthright and Conquest are sold separately, but the other game can be bought at a discount as DLC. Revelation is exclusively obtained through this method.

Games

Main series

style="Template:Roundtl;background:#232855;" | Box art English language title Original titles Platform Release date(s) style="Template:Roundtr;background:#232855;" | Notes
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Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light 暗黒竜と光の剣
Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Ken
Nintendo Entertainment System JP April 20, 1990[7] The first game of the series, starring Marth.
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Gaiden 外伝
Gaiden
Nintendo Entertainment System JP March 14, 1992[7] The second game in the series. A side-story of the first game.
Mystery of the Emblem 紋章の謎
Monshō no Nazo
Super Famicom JP January 21, 1994[7] The third game of the series. A remake of the first game, with a whole new second story.
Ba japan fe04.png
Genealogy of the Holy War 聖戦の系譜
Seisen no Keifu
Super Famicom JP May 14, 1996[7] The fourth game of the series. First game to take place in a separate universe, on the continent of Jugdral.
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Thracia 776 トラキア776
Torakia 776
Super Famicom JP January 21, 2000[7] The fifth game of the series. Takes place during Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.
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The Binding Blade 封印の剣
Fūin no Tsurugi
Game Boy Advance JP March 29, 2002[7] The sixth game of the series. First handheld game. Takes place on Elibe.
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Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade 烈火の剣
Rekka no Ken
Game Boy Advance JPApril 25, 2003[7]
NANovember 3, 2003
EUJuly 16, 2004
AUSFebruary 20, 2004
The seventh game of the series. First game released outside of Japan. Prequel to Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade.
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The Sacred Stones 聖魔の光石
Seima no Kōseki
Game Boy Advance JPOctober 7, 2004[7]
NAMay 23, 2005
EUNovember 4, 2005
The eighth game of the series. Features branched promotions and monsters. Takes place on Magvel.
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Path of Radiance 蒼炎の軌跡
Sōen no Kiseki
Nintendo GameCube JPApril 20, 2005[7]
NAOctober 10, 2005
EUNovember 11, 2005
AUSDecember 1, 2005
The ninth game of the series, starring Ike. First console game released outside of Japan. Takes place on Tellius.
Ba america fe10.jpg
Radiant Dawn 暁の女神
Akatsuki no Megami
Wii JPFebruary 22, 2007[7]
USNovember 5, 2007
EUMarch 14, 2008
AUSApril 10, 2008
The tenth game of the series. Sequel to Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.
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Shadow Dragon 新・暗黒竜と光の剣
Shin Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Ken
Nintendo DS JPAugust 7, 2008[7]
EUDecember 5, 2008
NAFebruary 16, 2009
AUSFebruary 26, 2009
The eleventh game of the series, and a remake of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.[8]
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New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow 新・紋章の謎 〜光と影の英雄〜
Shin Monshō no Nazo: Hikari to Kage no Eiyū
Nintendo DS JP July 15, 2010 The twelfth game of the series, and a remake of Book 2 of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.
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Awakening 覚醒
Kakusei
Nintendo 3DS JPApril 19, 2012
USFebruary 4, 2013[9]
EUApril 19, 2013[10]
AUSApril 20, 2013
The thirteenth game of the series. Revisits Archanea many years into the future.
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Fates if Nintendo 3DS JPJune 25, 2015
USFebruary 19, 2016
EUMay 20, 2016
AUSMay 21, 2016
KORSeptember 8, 2016
style="Template:Roundbr; background:#222222" | The fourteenth game of the series. Splits into Birthright, Conquest, and Revelation paths.

Spin-offs

style="Template:Roundtl;background:#232855;" | Box art English language title Original titles Platform Release date(s) style="Template:Roundtr;background:#232855;" | Notes
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE 幻影異聞録♯FE
Gen'ei Ibunroku Shāpu Efu Ī
Wii U JPDecember 26, 2015
USJune 24, 2016
EUJune 24, 2016
AUSJune 25, 2016
A role-playing game made by Atlus for the Wii U.
style="Template:Roundbl; background:#222222" | Fire Emblem Warriors ファイアーエムブレム 無双
Faiā Emuburemu Musō
Nintendo Switch JPQ4 2017
USQ4 2017
EUQ4 2017
AUSQ4 2017
style="Template:Roundbr; background:#222222" | An action game derived from Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors series developed by Intelligent Systems, Omega Force, and Team Ninja.

Gameplay

The Fire Emblem games are in the tactical role-playing game genre and they were one of the first of its time to involve such gameplay, including a full plot and a range of diverse characters.

Fire Emblem 64

Main article: Fire Emblem 64

Fire Emblem Wii

Main article: Fire Emblem Wii

Logos throughout the series

English

Japanese

In Japan, while the colors, borders, and other aesthetics have varied through out the series, the general design of the logo has stayed the same until Awakening, with the exception of Radiant Dawn. The location, size, font, and color of the English words "Fire Emblem" have also varied, with some games not even including it at all. The logo was changed to fit the name of Awakening and to "be more stylish".[11]

References

Fire Emblem series
Main series Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenMystery of the EmblemGenealogy of the Holy WarThracia 776The Binding BladeThe Blazing BladeThe Sacred StonesPath of RadianceRadiant DawnShadow DragonNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakeningFatesEchoes: Shadows of ValentiaThree HousesEngage
Spin-offs Archanea SagaTokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FEHeroesWarriorsWarriors: Three Hopes
Crossover games Super Smash Bros. (MeleeBrawlfor Nintendo 3DS and Wii UUltimate) • Club Nintendo Picross+Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.Project X Zone 2WarioWareDragalia Lost
Unreleased games and prototypes Fire Emblem 64The Blazing Blade pre-release build 0206The Blazing Blade pre-release build 0219The Sacred Stones prototypeFire Emblem Wii
TearRing Saga series Yutona Heroes War ChroniclesBerwick Saga
Vestaria Saga series War of the ScionsThe Sacred Sword of SilvanisterLucca GaidenChronicles of the Norden Civil War
Related titles Mario Kart: Double Dash!! bonus discLINENintendo Badge Arcade
Versions and releases List of version differencesLocalization of the Fire Emblem seriesVirtual Console
Other References in other mediaReferences to other media