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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon Review
A Competent Remake With Plenty of Fan Service
Does finally meeting Super Smash Bros.' Marth in his native context set your tummy a-flutter? This remake of an old Japan-only NES title is competent, but outside of adding some concessions to a new generation of Fire Emblem players, Shadow Dragon does nothing to change the staid Fire Emblem formula. The turn-based tactical battles and permanent character death are as unforgiving as ever, and the story is banal as only mediocre heroic fantasy can be. Fans will love this for being a nicely updated piece of history; the rest of us will wonder why Nintendo is re-skinning this venerable franchise yet again.