I think Fire Emblem has been the longest running interest in video games for me. I love retro gaming, particularly SNES and GBA, but get down on a little NES and Genesis too. Anyway ever since 2003 when Fire Emblem became localized, i've been hooked. Now with the advent of classic gaming reproductions and translation patches, life has been blown open with long desired access to these games. I'm about halfway through Fire Emblem 6 (Binding Blade) on gba. This features Roy from Super Smash Melee.
I recently started Mystery of the Emblem for SNES, a remake of the first 2 for NES. These feature Marth of SSBM as well. The first 3 chapter of this game were featured on the instantly discontinued FE anime, which I also owned (what a let down due to only having 2 episodes ever 8''''( )
I have Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776 in the bullpen. I just can't wait to finally play.
Anyway, I'm sure this thread will get little to no response, but if you are a fan of strategy and RPG's, these games are MUSTS. Perma- death and gteat stories are the driving factors.
That being said, I have not played any of them past Sacred Stones, but will have to eventually. I just prefer the 2d format to the newer 3d games.