Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is now available via Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo announced that Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is now playable on Switch thanks to its inclusion in Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, its subscription service.

Originally released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, The Sacred Stones is mostly known for one thing: It has terrible balancing. If you want an easy and fun time stomping on your enemies, then simply get a character called Seth up and running, who can solo the entire game — that is not an exaggeration. He’s that strong.

The Sacred Stones is generally regarded as a solid introduction to the franchise, its story being a standalone chapter and its gameplay being pretty friendly to newcomers, as you can grind for level-ups and then breeze through challenging fights thanks to your overwhelming power.

“The kingdom of Renais lies shattered by a sudden invasion! Use cunning strategy to guide the royal heirs Eirika and Ephraim on their twin quest to rebuild Renais,” the title’s description reads. “Take advantage of your strengths and exploit your enemy's weaknesses, but be careful: if a soldier perishes on the battlefield, they're gone forever!” 

It continues: “In a world of dragons and magic, you must always be ready for battle. Take advantage of the terrain and the weapon in your hand, and attack enemies either from afar using magic or up close with your sword. Each weapon has its own strength and weakness, so choose wisely when attacking your opponent, because you don't want to be caught off guard. Build the perfect army. Do you want a pegasus rider or a wyvern rider? An assassin or a rogue? Upgrade your troops to different classes, each with their own skills and weapons, and save the land from the forces of darkness!”