Is Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia appropriate for children?

Fire Emblem Echoes is a strategy RPG with moderate fantasy violence involving swords and magic, but no blood or gore. The story contains some mildly scary moments and themes of war, though language is mild and there's no sexual content. It's best suited for children 13+ who enjoy turn-based tactical gameplay.

What age is Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia suitable for?

Our verdict for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

RPG, Strategy

Released

2017

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

Nintendo 3DS

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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