The simplest recommendation is that you start with Fire Emblem Awakening. Awakening was heralded as the series’ revitalization for a good reason. The gameplay is smooth, there are good areas to grind, and the story is solid.
Do I have to play the Fire Emblem games in order?
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Sword is technically a prequel to Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade, Roy’s game, also on the GBA. But there is absolutely no need to play that game first in order to appreciate this one.
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