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Fire Emblem

What is fire emblem?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Franchise type Japanese fantasy tactical role-playing video game franchise[1]
Developer Intelligent Systems[1]
Publisher Nintendo[1]
First release year 1990[1]
Platform of first release Nintendo Entertainment System[1]

Fire Emblem is a Japanese tactical role-playing video game franchise developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. The name also refers to a recurring in-universe plot element, often a weapon or shield tied to war and dragons.

Context

Fire Emblem is a long-running tactical RPG franchise from Intelligent Systems and Nintendo, first released in 1990 on the NES [1]. The series is known for its strategic gameplay and permadeath mechanics. The name 'Fire Emblem' also refers to a recurring in-universe artifact, typically a royal weapon or shield with ties to dragons and war [1]. The franchise continues to expand with new entries, though the exact number of games depends on the source date [1].

Documented claims

  • Fire Emblem is a series of tactical/strategy role-playing games. [1]
  • The series title refers to a recurring element within the games, often a weapon or shield. [1]

Questions and answers

Is Fire Emblem on PC?

Fire Emblem games are primarily released on Nintendo consoles and handhelds, not on PC [1].

What is the story of Fire Emblem?

Each Fire Emblem game has its own story, but they often involve a royal protagonist, war, and the titular Fire Emblem artifact [1].

Sources

  1. What is Fire Emblem? Learn about the classic SRPG - GamesRadar — gamesradar.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment