The Nintendo Switch has become a treasure trove of forgotten Nintendo classics searching for a second life, and few Nintendo titles have been as overlooked as Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. A brilliant strategy gem released near the tail end of the Game Boy Advance’s lifetime, well before Fire Emblem blew up into mainstream popularity, Sacred Stones was a gutsy little entry that wasn’t afraid to experiment, and genre fans should ensure it's in their library.
Sacred Stones, released in 2005, was the second of two Fire Emblem games released on the Game Boy Advance in the West. While Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade (simply known as Fire Emblem in the West) was a more traditional entry that introduced the series to America, Sacred Stones took heavy inspiration from the series’ most unique entry, Fire Emblem Gaiden, by implementing a world map, optional battles, and dual protagonists.
