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FEDA: The Emblem of Justice is one of those SNES strategy RPGs that flew under the radar—which is a shame, because it’s got this gritty, morally gray story that pulls you in. You start as a soldier who ditches the empire after seeing them slaughter villagers, and suddenly you’re on the run with a ragtag group of rebels. The writing’s surprisingly solid for a 16-bit game, with choices that actually matter—like deciding whether to fight mutated humans or spare them, which changes who sticks with your party.

Battles play out like a mix of Shining Force and Fire Emblem, with grid-based combat where positioning matters. Archers can snipe from the back, while your sword guys have to get up close. Magic users feel powerful but drain fast, and healing spells are a lifesaver when your tank’s barely standing. The encampment between fights is a nice touch—you save by talking to a guy chilling by the campfire, which feels oddly cozy for a game about war crimes and betrayal.

It’s not perfect (the translation’s a little rough in spots), but there’s something about the way your choices shape the story that makes it stick with you. By the end, you’ll either be a hero or a ruthless rebel, and the game doesn’t judge you for either.