Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

The first console-based Fire Emblem in the U.S. and a GameCube game to boot, 2005’s Path of Radiance has a special place in fans’ hearts. The tale of Ike and his mercenaries fighting for justice on a continent at war is fully voiced and includes cutscenes. The transition to 3D graphics isn’t without its rough edges and pain points, but there are some nice features like bonus XP pools and automatic promotions that streamline the character progression. It’s well-balanced and one of the most complete packages in the entire series.