# Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (Super Famicom) Introduction ## Overview *Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem*, released on January 21, 1994, in Japan by Nintendo and developed by Intelligent Systems, is the third *Fire Emblem* title and the first for the Super Famicom. A sequel to and partial remake of *Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light*, it consists of two books: Book 1 remakes the original, while Book 2 follows Prince Marth as he battles the revived sorcerer Gharnef and Emperor Hardin to save Archanea. Featuring 46 chapters total, it introduces dismounting for cavalry units and enhanced support mechanics. Selling over 776,000 copies in Japan, it was lauded for its refined gameplay and visuals (Famitsu: 35/40), though its Japan-only release limited its reach until the 2010 DS remake. ## Why Play Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem? *Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem* delivers a deep Super Famicom tactical RPG across a 20-30 hour campaign. Players command Marth and up to 59 recruitable units, like Caeda and Navarre, in turn-based, grid-based battles, using the D-pad to navigate, A to confirm, and B to cancel. Book 1 (20 chapters) retells Marth’s fight against Dolhr, while Book 2 (26 chapters) introduces new allies and the traitor Hardin. The game retains permadeath, with dismounting mechanics for indoor battles and support boosts from unit proximity. Its vibrant 16-bit sprites, medieval fantasy aesthetic, and orchestral soundtrack appeal to *Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade* and *Dragon Warrior Monsters* fans, distinct from *Fatal Fury: First Contact*’s fighting or *Tetris Worlds*’ puzzles. ## Key Features - Lead Marth through 46 chapters across two epic books - Turn-based tactical combat with permadeath stakes - Dismounting mechanics for cavalry in indoor battles - Recruit 59 units with support boosts from proximity - Vivid 16-bit visuals and orchestral soundtrack - Authentic Super Famicom gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Play Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Online Play *Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem* (1994, Super Famicom) instantly on Classic Joy Games with SNES emulators. Available on retro platforms with 4.6/5 ratings from 70 votes. Physical copies cost $20-$60 (cart) or $80-$200 (CIB) due to Japan-only rarity. Use Snes9x or RetroArch. Strategy: Use Caeda’s Wing Spear for armored units; save Starsphere for Hardin’s battle. Cheat: At title screen, press Up, Down, Left, Right, Up, A, B to unlock all Book 2 chapters. Note: Some emulators may have text glitches in Japanese menus. Recent X posts praise *Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem*’s dual-story structure but note its high difficulty (*post:0*). Join Classic Joy Games and save Archanea now!