Fire Emblem Heroes

What happens when Nintendo crams 30 years of tactical brilliance into your phone? Fire Emblem Heroes, that’s what, and it’s a bite-sized brawler that’s way better than it has any right to be. This mobile spin-off takes the sprawling, hours-long chess matches of its console siblings and condenses them into intense, minute-long scraps on palm-sized maps. Think Fire Emblem’s classic triangle of sword, lance, and axe… now in your hand, letting you drag and drop your squad with buttery-smooth touch controls that turn each map into a portable battlefield.

You’ll summon iconic heroes from across the Fire Emblem multiverse, like Marth, Lyn, and Edelgard, and pit them against evil Emblian forces (or, let’s be honest, each other in the Arena). The catch? You’ll need Orbs, the game’s premium currency, to build your dream team. Sometimes you’ll luck into your five-star favorites on your first pull; other times, you’ll spend days praying to the gacha gods. But even when the odds feel stacked, the excitement of each new summon is undeniable.

Beyond the main story’s forgettable tale of portals and princesses, over 2,600 stages (and counting) offer endless tactical tinkering, whether you’re auto-battling for loot or planning every move to outsmart online foes. Fire Emblem Heroes isn’t just a nostalgia-fueled cash grab, it’s a fast, fun, and dangerously addictive Fire Emblem experience built perfectly for your morning commute or late-night grind.