Fire Emblem
Legendary tactical role-playing game series featuring strategic combat, deep character relationships, and epic fantasy storylines across multiple worlds and timelines.
Category
Game
Release Year
1990
Origin
Global (originally Japan)
Tags
tactical RPGstrategyfantasynintendomedievalrelationships
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Fire Emblem Series
Aliases
FE, Emblem, Fire Emblem Saga
Type
Tactical Role-Playing Game Series
Release Year
1990
Status
Active
Origin
Japan
Region
Global (originally Japan)
Creation Information
Creator
Shouzou Kaga
Publisher
Nintendo
Original Work
Video Game
Genre
Tactical RPG, Strategy, Fantasy, Romance Simulation
Content Information
Synopsis
Strategic fantasy battles where players command armies of unique characters, each with their own stories, relationships, and permanent death consequences.
Main Characters
Lords and tacticians from various kingdoms (Marth, Roy, Ike, Robin, Corrin, Byleth)
Setting
Multiple fantasy worlds with medieval and magical elements
Themes
War and peace, sacrifice, friendship, love, destiny, political intrigue
Target Audience
Strategy game enthusiasts, RPG fans, mature audiences
Media Forms
Video Games
Over 17 main series games across multiple Nintendo platforms
Merchandise
Figures, art books, soundtracks, trading cards
Comics
Manga adaptations and official art collections
Digital Content
Mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes, DLC expansions
Cross Media Adaptations
Super Smash Bros. representation, anime OVAs
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 20 million copies sold across all titles
Revenue
Multi-million dollar franchise with mobile game success
Awards
Multiple strategy game awards, critical acclaim
Critical Reception
Consistently high review scores, praised for depth and storytelling
Cultural Impact
Influenced tactical RPG genre, popularized permadeath mechanics
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Dedicated global community of strategy and RPG enthusiasts
Communities
Reddit r/FireEmblem, Serenes Forest, Discord servers
Events
Nintendo Direct announcements, fan conventions, tournaments
Quotes
I fight for my friends!, Time to tip the scales!, Pick a god and pray!
Memes
Permadeath anxiety, shipping wars, difficulty spikes
Cosplay
Elaborate medieval fantasy costumes and armor
Historical Development
1990
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light launches in Japan
2003
Fire Emblem (GBA) brings series to Western audiences
2012
Fire Emblem Awakening revitalizes the series
2017
Fire Emblem Heroes mobile game launches globally
2019
Fire Emblem: Three Houses becomes best-selling entry
2022
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes expands the universe
Related Links
www.nintendo.com
twitter.com
www.enjoyip.com