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Shining Force

Shining Force

Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

by Camelot Software Planning

Score

Ratings

Published

Play it on

7.7

55

1992

LinuxWiiGenesis/MegaDrivePC

IGDB critic rating

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Information

Consoles:

Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac

How Long to Beat

Main story26h

Developer

Camelot Software Planning

Publisher:

Sega

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date:

Mar 20, 1992

Age Rating

PEGI 7ESRB E

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How Long to Beat

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26h

Main story

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Completionist

Synopsis:

Shining Force is a turn-based tactical RPG. Battles take place in square grids, and each unit occupies 1 square. Units can belong to one of two sides: allies (controlled by the player) or enemies (controlled by the computer AI). Each unit can move up to a fixed amount of squares along the battlefield, determined by its Move statistic. Depending on its location relative to enemies and to allies, a unit also has the option to attack, cast a spell, use an item, search (if adjacent to a treasure chest), or stay and do nothing, all of which end the unit's turn. Some commands, such as equipping or dropping items, don't count as actions, and the character's turn is able to continue. The order of the turns is determined by the unit's agility score and a random seed. Units can use offensive actions, such as physical attacks or offensive magic, only on units belonging to the other side and can use supportive actions, such as healing magic, stat-enhancing magic, and items, only on units belonging to the same side.

Where to play

Official siteSteam

Media

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