Fire Emblem is Nintendo’s underdog series, going from a niche RPG franchise to a heavy-hitting headliner. Because of its history, however, some of the older Fire Emblem titles tend to get passed over, especially when new fans don’t have a good way to go back and experience them. That’s never been more true than with Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, the most ambitious Fire Emblem game ever made, that sadly still remains trapped on the GameCube. Path of Radiance weaves a narrative filled with weighty themes like prejudice and acceptance, and it helped push the franchise’s gameplay forward with some smart design choices.
