Shining Force

ReleasedMar 20, 1992

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

About

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.

Developer: Camelot Software Planning, Climax Entertainment
Publisher: Sega
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes: Fantasy
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings: PEGI 7, ESRB E
Time to beat: 26 h normally
IGDB rating: 77 / 100 (55 ratings)
Also known as: Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
iOS	Jul 29, 2010
Linux	Jan 26, 2011
Mac	Jan 26, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Jan 26, 2011
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis	Mar 20, 1992
Wii	Jul 10, 2007 · JapanJul 23, 2007 · North AmericaAug 3, 2007 · Europe