Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones (Game Boy Advance)

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Description

Eight hundred years ago, the sacred stones were used to defeat the Demon King. Sealing his soul inside the stones, peace was brought to the continent of Magvel and five nations were built around the power of the sacred stones.

However, after 800 years of peace, the Grado Empire suddenly attacks his longtime ally Renais and a larger war threatens to break out. The player takes on the role of Prince Ephraim and his sister Princess Erika, two of the few survivors of Grado's attack, following their different paths through the story.

Gameplay in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is similar to its predecessors or the Advance Wars games. The player controls several different units in tactical turn-based battles.

There are many different classes ranging from knights, thieves and archers to paladins, wyvern riders, great knights and more. As in RPGs, units receive experience points for their actions and may choose to upgrade to a different class once they reach a high enough level.

A key element in Fire Emblem's gameplay are the three different types of weapons and magic. One type of weapon or magic is always strong against one, and weak against another type.

During battles, it is also possible to visit stores to buy equipment, or houses to gain hints.

Sometimes neutral units will also participate in battle. They can be convinced to join the player's army if the right person talks to them.

Unlike most similar games, when a unit dies in battle it is impossible to revive it.

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Alternate Titles

• "ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石" -- Japanese Spelling
• "火焰之纹章：圣魔的光石" -- Chinese Title (Simplified)
• "Fire Emblem: Seima no Kouseki" -- Japanese Title
• "Fire Emblem 8" -- Informal Name

Part of the Following Groups

• Fire Emblem series
• Gameplay Feature: Armour/Weapon Deterioration
• Games made into books

User Reviews

It took me 2 years to beat that little gem, but I did it !

Bregalad (968)

Critic Reviews

Deeko	2005	9.5 out of 10	95
Game Informer Magazine	Jul, 2005	9 out of 10	90
GamePro (US)	May 25, 2005	4.5 out of 5	90
Portable Review	Oct 23, 2005	35 out of 40	88
GameZone	May 31, 2005	8.5 out of 10	85
1UP	Jun 03, 2005	B+	83
RPGFan	Jun 14, 2005	82 out of 100	82
Pocket Magazine / Pockett Videogames	Nov 04, 2005		80
Game Informer Magazine	Jul, 2005	8 out of 10	80
EL33TONLINE	Feb 14, 2007		80

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Awards

• GameSpy
  • 2005 – #4 GBA Game of the Year
  • 2005 – GBA Strategy Game of the Year

Related Web Sites

• Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones for Game Boy Advance (Official game web site by Nintendo of America.)