When it comes to RPG franchises, a new entry in a series often introduces a different storyline with different characters, effectively providing a clean slate for the player. While
Fire Emblem normally follows this tried and true formula, the creators decided to shake things up and make
Radiant Dawn a direct sequel to the game that came before it,
Path of Radiance.
Whenever a sequel to a game comes out, it's important to know whether the game can stand on its own or if newcomers will be completely lost without playing the previous title. In the case of
Radiant Dawn, however, this concern can't be fully answered in simple one-word terms.