Shadow Dragon is a REMAKE.

First off, if you haven't played the first, NES, original Fire Emblem in Japan (which many people outside of Japan haven't) and you've only played the ones released outside of Japan, then chances are, you will not appreciate this re-make. This is a DS REMAKE of the original, first Fire Emblem game (or Book 1 of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. Whichever floats your boat). People like me adore this game because it's nice to see something from your childhood being remade and not overloaded with a bunch of overwhelming, new content. New Changes from the Original, First Game (outside of sounds and graphics): - The Weapon Triangle is included. - Support System is added. - You are able to re-class your units. - There is DS-to-DS Play and Online Play. - You can have map saves (2 files). - You get replacement units if you lose too many of your men. - If your total unit count is 15 or below during certain chapters, you will unlock side chapters. Now...here's a list of stuff that outside-of-Japan Fire Emblem fans might not like about this game: - Supports don't wield conversations, nor do they change the ending. If you're one of those fans that solely plays this series just for the support conversations and the lovey-dovey-mushy situations between units, prepare to be disappointed. There are still conversations they can have on the battlefield, but they are not support conversations. - Characters are flat. (In my opinion, though, this is a great opportunity to use that good ol' brain of yours to imagine up some personalities for them, like in the old days!) - "Seize" is the only objective in the game except for the end, where you have to defeat the Final Boss. - There is no "rescue" option. - Your Lord does not promote. - Thieves do not promote. - There is no dancer, bard, or Heron class character that lets your unit move again. - If you're old school like me, you will not like the westernized names of some of the characters/places. Story: If you've never played Fire Emblem 3 (Mystery of the Emblem) and haven't done your research on the Akaneia/Archanea series, then you will be turned off by the story. It may seem confusing, rushed, and very bland/basic, but I liked it at its time. Ebay's description gives a good idea of the story. I recommend doing some research if you're thinking of giving the story a chance. It really is a good story, and there's much more to it; many people just haven't realized it or looked into it at all. Controls: It is very easy to get used to. You can move units with either the D-Pad or the stylus. You can toggle the top screen to show detailed individual unit stats, or to show the map, status of the battle, and terrain data. Difficulty: Again, this game is not that hard compared to other Fire Emblem games. If you want a real challenge, try the different levels of Hard Mode. Without the help of skills and rescuing, it is a great challenge. Overall, it is not that bad of a game as many have claimed it to be. Though this is a remake and it would've been nice to include support conversations in, keep in mind that the DS IS limited as to how much data it can hold, and that this IS a remake. If you're new to the Fire Emblem series or tactics, I recommend that you start out with this game. It is not that difficult compared to the other Fire Emblem games, and you won't be overblown with a ton of information to rememberRead full review