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Fire Emblem Gaiden is a tactical RPG developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Famicom on March 14, 1992. As the second entry in the Fire Emblem series, it builds on the original *Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light* by adding new features like a freely explorable world map and town visits to enrich gameplay. Set on the continent of Valentia, it follows protagonists Alm and Celica on their adventures. Alm, grandson of exiled Count Mycen from Zofia, sets out for the Temple of Mila to uncover the truth behind the continent’s war; Celica, princess of Zofia, embarks on a journey to find the missing Goddess Mila. The game uses a turn-based battle system where players command units on grid-based maps. Units gain stats by leveling up and can promote at specific levels for stronger abilities. Its magic system is innovative: spellcasters consume their own HP to cast spells. Weapon durability and a money system are removed, simplifying item management. Initially released only in Japan and never launched in Western markets, many players experienced the game via unofficial channels. In 2017, Nintendo released a 3DS remake, *Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia*, letting players worldwide enjoy this classic title.