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Shining Force II

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Also known as
Shining Force II: Inishie no Fūin シャイニング・フォースⅡ 古えの封印 샤이닝 포스 2

This tactical RPG features turn-based battles, recruitable allies, and multiple difficulty levels.

Shining Force II was released on the Sega Genesis in Japan on October 1, 1993, and in North America/Europe in 1994. The earliest worldwide commercial release of this exact Genesis version is 1993 (Japan), but the legacy year 1994 corresponds to the Western release. Since the definition asks for earliest worldwide commercial release on the platform, release_year should be 1993. However, the legacy year 1994 is the commonly cited Western release year. Given the instruction to use earliest worldwide commercial release, release_year is 1993. But the legacy year is 1994, which is the North American release. The original game's earliest release is also 1993 on Genesis. Therefore, release_year=1993, original_release_year=1993. But the legacy year is 1994, which is incorrect per the definition. I will set release_year=1993, original_release_year=1993, confident=true.


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Released
1994
Original release
1993
Perspective
Top-down
Size
1.43 MB
Rating
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About Shining Force II

Shining Force II integrates tactical combat with traditional role-playing exploration. Players control a hero who gathers allies through both main progression and optional side quests, forming a party to confront a central antagonist.

The experience is divided between navigating towns and landscapes to advance the narrative and engaging in strategic battles. These encounters are presented from a tactical overview, shifting to animated close-ups for individual actions. Beyond scripted story fights, random battles provide opportunities for party growth.

Players can select from multiple difficulty levels at the start. The game also includes a configuration code system, which allows functions like taking direct control of enemy units.

Shining Force II Screenshots

12 images
Intro
Title
Instead of a girl we have a witch now... hmm...
In a room
Character sheet
In a village
The priest can perform multiple services
Nice ears
In a castle
Ice Attack
Cyclops
Centaur Rick