Product ReviewsFire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GameCube, 2005)

Tactical RPG that I'm in love with

To be honest I was unsure how much I would enjoy this game. I knew about Ike and Fire Emblem in general due to my love for smash bros. Yet now, after sinking countless hours into this game I am sure. It is absolutely wonderful. In fairness I do love RPG's and when done right I can appreciate strategy games as well. As a person who is fairly new to this type of tactical RPG I can say that it is good and fairly challenging. Let me stress, I am not a patient person and often times 1 in game battle sequence will take over an hour, but in Fire Emblem I am too busy planning ahead my next move or rooting for my character when they get a defensive kill. Overall, there is a learning curve and this game has no problem showing you who the boss is. Especially when you are about to win and one of your character dies permanently. It is very rewarding when you finally finish a phase while sustaining minimum casualties though, and you will be compelled to push forward. I love this game and definitely recommend it! Read full review...

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Expensive af but I play the heck out of it

Game itself is really fun and can move data on to the sequel

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Simply amazing.

Continuing the tradition of Fire Emblem, Path of Radiance is an amazing game with an interesting story. While yes many part of it are just rehashing the older games. Noble driven from home by unexpected war with the militaristic nation of the lands that is actually being driven by a darker force behind the scenes, there are a few noticeable changes.
First would like Ike, while he is the player character he is not nobility. Second is the laguz, while yes there have been a few dragon people in the past they were anyways rare and either highly limited or unused for combat, in this one it is three whole races o f creatures; beast which are feline, birds and dragons, that have the ability to transform into a full animal form for a limited number of turns and gain large bonuses but can only attack in transformed state.Third is the base screen which allows for more preparation than the standard chapter battle prep screens, which it still has. Everything from custom items to special conversations to bonus exp. Fourth system, okay Gamecube is far from perfect but being released on it allowed for better graphics and limited voice acting than the NES, SNES and GBA.
Overall it is one of my favorite games and while I think it is vastly overpriced it is worth picking up if you find it. I finally decided to bite the bullet and get my own after having beat it by borrowing it.
Remember strategy is required this is not a spawn point reached shooter or a save point reached grind till you win RPG. This is a strategy game where something minor like missing out on a character or losing a character can cripple you. Read full review...

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Nintendo should have released more for GC

There have been many, many Fire Emblems in the post Nintendo Consoles, but I wonder why they've only released one for Gamecube. This is a great game - PERIOD. I enjoyed every minute of battle and I am very glad that the class changing system finally upgraded(the previous games had to use special seals which can be acquired by bosses, enemies, or chests and can be bought at 10,000 gold); in this game, you can upgrade to the next class right after level 20. The graphics are great and the turn-based-tactics will keep you playing. The only flaws I found are still, the random growth rate, not many chapters, dumb computer AI(too easy at times), and again, the random growth rate. I repeated the random thing because after leveling up, I thought they changed it were the game could actually start having a fixed rate than having it randomly. For example, you if level up, your character might get +1 atk, or some other factors, or sometimes you can even get no additions - bah, it's a waste. And another thing I have to mention is that there are no saving between battles, oh but you can suspend data, although it's not a permanent data because once you save, you can exit and then resume from the battle but when you do and reset the game, you're suspended data gets lost. I thought Nintendo would fix some of these errors found in all of the series, but I supposed it's all tradition. Anyhow, I would have marked this game "Excellent" if Nintendo did what I said, but the game is great, good, and fantastic no doubt.Read full review...

Aged but still great.

If you want to get into Classic Fire Emblem, its worth it if you're willing to pay $125 or more. But play the GBA titles first if you're unsure. The game has cheesy voice acting but it wasn't as bad as I expected. The combat is tense and takes a bit more planning that Awakening, Fates, and a good chunk of Three Houses. I've only gotten to Chapter 7 but I'm excited to play more.Read full review...

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Great game worth the price

I'm so happy that I was able to buy this game at a much lower than market price. It's fortunate that the disc still works perfectly, as I have been waiting a long time to play this game. I'm not that far into the game, but so far I think I'm going to enjoy the rest of it. Fire Emblem games are usually amazing, and Path of Radiance is certainly a shining example (so far) of how awesome the games are.Read full review...

A definite title you NEED in your Gamecube aresenal.

I bought this classic since playing some of the old original games a while back. The game is a great RTS (Real-Time-Strategy) game that's on par with games like Final Fantasy Tactics. All in all, the game has a riveting storyline, memorable characters, and and in depth tutorials that help new players get the hang of how to command your units in battle. The only dislikes towards this game I have are the sometimes unbalanced fights that you are faced with. Most of the time those occur, you're only chance of winning depends on if you're lucky enough to get a certain unit in range to attack, or getting a critical hit. Other than the above mentioned, the storyline is great, gameplay is tight and doesn't ever feel sluggish, and the characters are memorable. A definite title you NEED to have in your Gamcecube collection.Read full review...

Great Game!

This game has great graphics for its age. Is has a great story line and excellent game play. There is a reason this game is so valuable. I’ve been wanting to get my hands on it for ages and finally have added it to my collection. This game is fun for hours and can be challenging.Read full review...

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Plays well and has a great story

I would prefer the cover and manual but the most important part is the price which was cheaper than most other places. The game itself was great and worked perfectly.

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Fire Emblem... again

This is a pretty decent tactical RPG, though the gameplay is relatively easy and not very complex at all. There just wasn't enough for me personally here. Frankly, the story took up a majority of the game time and the battles were rudimentary, where there isn't much though involved. In fact, one could probably use just three characters (Titania, Oscar, Ike) and beat the game. If your looking for a true tactical experience that is both engaging and thought provoking, I would suggest either Final Fantasy Tactics (playstation), FF Tactics Advance (not as good as its predecessor, but still good), or Ogre Tactics Advance (GBA). I also heard that the DS has a new FF Tactics game out, which I would also presume to be pretty good. Overall, Fire Emblem provides good gameplay, but it was just too simple and one doesn't really feel connected to the characters. C+Read full review...

Good entry for the FE series

Path of Radiance is one of the better written Fire Emblem games in my opinion. The characters also are more distinct and fleshed out with their own stories, some more so than others. The story is pretty gripping, with a sequel that answers questions on how loose ends tie up, with an insane end part. Any fan of the franchise would enjoy this game, and people who are into strategy games would probably like this as well. Read full review...

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