Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon was released exclusively for the Nintendo DS. It is the eleventh main installment in the Fire Emblem franchise. Developed by Intelligent Systems, it utilized the dual screens of the DS for map navigation and combat.

Yes, Shadow Dragon is a full remake of the very first game in the series, the Famicom title "Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light," which was released in Japan in 1990. The remake updated the graphics, interface, and mechanics for a modern handheld experience. It was also the first time the original story was officially localized for Western audiences.

Yes, the game maintains the classic "Fire Emblem" mechanic of permanent death for units, meaning fallen characters are lost for the remainder of the playthrough. However, it introduced a new feature where players could sacrifice a unit to unlock side chapters. If your roster drops too low, new Gaiden chapters appear to provide replacement units.

The game was developed by Intelligent Systems, the internal Nintendo studio that has handled the franchise since its inception. It was published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. Intelligent Systems is highly respected for their work on both the Fire Emblem and Advance Wars tactical RPG series.