Arguably the easiest game in the Fire Emblem series, even on its highest difficulty. Sacred Stones is a beloved entry for many people, due to its solid cast, good map design, a decent narrative, and a surprisingly tragic antagonist. The sprite work is also quite good, and the game has a number of memorable tracks.

This game is split into two separate paths, following the player's choice of the twin protagonists, Eirika and Ephraim. Eirika's route is recommended to complete first due to focusing more on the narrative, while I would argue Ephraim's route is a bit better in terms of gameplay.

For those interested in jumping into the Fire Emblem series, this is probably one of my favorites to recommend. Its low difficulty, combined with its mix of modern and older mechanics, make it very accessible for those who want to go further back in the series or try their hand at later entries after finishing this one.

Reviewed on Jul 08, 2023


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