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The very first officially localized Fire Emblem game is being added to the Nintendo Switch Online game collection. Starting June 23rd, you'll be able to play Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade as part of the GBA lineup for Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack.

Featuring all the fierce tactical combat and rich, intrigue-filled storytelling the series is known for, Fire Emblem was the first installment in the series to launch outside of Japan. Plus, it also marked the debut of the hero Lyn, who you may know as the Emblem of Blazing from Fire Emblem Engage!

 

[gaga941021]

And the people gobbled it up like it's a treat.

 

[Maximumbeans]

Can’t wait for a whole new generation of gamers to discover insta-moving reinforcement spawns and ballistas that can crit

 

[Costello]

I’m not paying for the extension thingy. These should all be part of the base nintendo online subscription - not as an extra. We’re talking about games from decades ago… it’s a bit ridiculous

 

[JeepX87]

I’m not paying for the extension thingy. These should all be part of the base nintendo online subscription - not as an extra. We’re talking about games from decades ago… it’s a bit ridiculous

Exactly, that's Nintendo for y'all.

Seriously, I believe that all of Nintendo's GBA games should be on service at beginning.

 

[AkiraKurusu]

Can’t wait for a whole new generation of gamers to discover insta-moving reinforcement spawns and ballistas that can crit

And the lack of Casual Mode, too; that wasn't a thing until the DS, Japan-only, New Mystery of the Emblem (not Awakening, as many might think, though that game's massive success did make it a mainstay - thank goodness).

I can't even go back to older Fire Emblem games; I loathe permadeath that much (why have it, when it just leads to resets or a weaker army?), and I'm not a big fan of GBA graphics either. Or, in case of Path of Radiance, that weird-ass "Biorhythm" thing and unequipped Skills vanishing instead of being banked for later.

 

[Scarlet]

MMMM stellar game. I have a love for the brutal linear games where you’re stuck with your choices and can’t grind your way out of them.

The GBA games just have such a charm too. They’re a series high for the battle animations, and the little chibi face windows are something that always make me happy.

Don’t play my Switch much at the moment but it is nice to know this is here.

 

[DoctorBagPhD]

Had it on my switch for ages. Custom firmware ftw.

 

[MetalTail]

First off, great game, but why do Nintendo keep drip feeding games into the online services, I know it is for maximizing profits, but it can make that much of a difference, more games would produce more interest in the service which would translate into more subscriptions, honestly what the online services offer seem like a joke.

 

[Fyrus]

And the lack of Casual Mode, too; that wasn't a thing until the DS, Japan-only, New Mystery of the Emblem (not Awakening, as many might think, though that game's massive success did make it a mainstay - thank goodness).

I can't even go back to older Fire Emblem games; I loathe permadeath that much (why have it, when it just leads to resets or a weaker army?), and I'm not a big fan of GBA graphics either. Or, in case of Path of Radiance, that weird-ass "Biorhythm" thing and unequipped Skills vanishing instead of being banked for later.

New Mystery of the Emblem was also the first game with an Avatar system (though very barebones iirc)

 

[The Catboy]

Nintendo really continues to provide the most amazingly mediocre online experience. Why would I want to pay the same price as everyone else but for a literal drip feed of features and games?
This game is great but not worth paying extra to play.

 

[EpikJimmer]

nintendo please just hurry the fuck up and release kirby and the amazing mirror THEN i might consider buying your stupid fucking stupid shit console with its stupid shit subscription service.

 

[JuanMena]

Ew! RPG's

 

[Bladexdsl]

paying extra to play 1 fucking game what a absolute joke their service is. it's worse than ea and their fucking sims DLC

 

[Sansgaming420]

Just play these on emulators lmao

 

[Noctosphere]

I’m not paying for the extension thingy. These should all be part of the base nintendo online subscription - not as an extra. We’re talking about games from decades ago… it’s a bit ridiculous

I mean, that's a video game company becomes when it is led by a bunch if business men
I miss sir Satoru

 

[HarveyHouston]

Interesting. Not a Fire Emblem fan... but still interesting.

 

[dragonblood9999]

That's cool and all nintendo, but I would rather buy the games as VC, and not get trickle feed games that I don't really care about.

 

[Marc_LFD]

That's cool and all nintendo, but I would rather buy the games as VC, and not get trickle feed games that I don't really care about.

Or do like PSN/XBL: Paying subscribers get to download the games for "free."

Digital purchases have little to no ownership unless you unlock it on a CFW console and then it's yours and whomever you share it with.

 

[benone]

I'm kind of sad to see that the tendency of newest consoles generations almost need you to have an online connection to live a 'complete' experience. And then, you need to create an account, bla bla bla.

For me, my interest kind of stops at the generation of PSP, PS2, GameCube, Gameboy Advance/DS, when Internet was emerging for the consoles but not necessary at all. The game were complete and if a game had some bugs, it stayed that way.

I feel very satisfied by the simplicity of turning on a Super Nintendo and play the game in less than 10 seconds without feeling you need to be online to update, etc, etc. Just turning on the power and PLAY!

Simply play.