Fire Emblem 1: Dark Dragon and the Sword of Light (NES)
As the inaugural title in the iconic Fire Emblem series, "Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light" for the NES set the stage for tactical role-playing games. Released exclusively in Japan in 1990, the game finally became accessible to a global audience with an English release, inviting players to revisit the origins of the beloved series. Players guide Prince Marth and his army through grid-based battlefields. The game introduced strategic mechanics, including unique unit classes and the high-stakes drama of permanent character death.