Fire Emblem is Nintendo's flagship tactical RPG (SRPG) series, defined by dramatic sword-and-magic tactics. Players command knights, mages, archers and other distinctive allies in turn-based battles on grid maps where the two sides take turns. Terrain elevation, the weapon triangle and support conversations interlock into a deep system, while Casual (no permadeath) and Classic (fallen allies stay gone) modes fundamentally reshape the experience. Bonds with the protagonist and companions, the drama of farewells, and chapter-by-chapter narrative combine strategic reading with emotional weight — a cornerstone of the genre.