Grady A.

An ambitious follow up to Path of Radiance. Radiant Dawn continues the storyline of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance three years later during the aftermath of the Mad King's War and the beginning of a new, world-wide war. Radiant Dawn excellently portrays the struggles of national leaders and common soldiers alike in a world where old friends have become new enemies. Radiant Dawn also offers one of the best soundtracks in the series and an expansion on the combat system of Path of Radiance. Radiant Dawn is an essential instalment in the Fire Emblem series and the final chapter in Ike's story.

The best Fire Emblem! I've played every US release FE and can unbiasedly say that the story, combat, and characters work together to create the pinnacle of Fire Emblem. Path of Radiance tells the story of Ike, a young mercenary from the kingdom of Crimea who must overcome the trials of war, racism, and betrayal to lead his friends and countrymen to defeat the monstrous King of Daein. Path of Radiance features a very simple yet engaging approach to combat with the weapon triangle and trinity of magic, combat skills also make for an interesting addition and can transform mundane units into one man armies. And finally, Path of Radiance's characters offer a diverse cast of Protagonists, antagonists, and even a few anti-heroes. Path of Radiance's "support" mechanic allows the player insight into each character's personality and personal growth during the war. Overall Path of Radiance offers an excellent experience for any Fire Emblem or Turn-Based strategy fan!