In terms of RPGs, Fire Emblem is generally recognized as one of the most solid series in the genre. While the franchise has generally relied on largely the same, unchanged gameplay with each new release, fans have stuck with the series due it's addictive nature and deep story and character development. Shadow Dragon, a remake of the first Fire Emblem game and the first title in the series to make its way to the DS, benefits from a slew of new additions that help to streamline the gameplay experience, but suffers from a number of baffling design choices that render this remake one of the weakest in the series.
