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Shining Force

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Also known as
Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention シャイニング・フォース ~神々の遺産~

This tactical RPG commands a small army in turn-based battles to stop a dark dragon's return.

Shining Force was first released on the Sega Genesis in Japan on March 20, 1992; the 1993 legacy year likely reflects the North American release.

About Shining Force

Shining Force is a tactical role-playing game set in the world of Rune. A millennium ago, a conflict saw the dark entity known as Dark Dragon banished to another dimension, with a prophecy of its eventual return.

That threat materializes as the kingdom of Runefaust launches invasions to facilitate Dark Dragon's comeback. To counter this, a protagonist gathers a group of warriors, each with distinct capabilities, to embark on a journey against these forces.

Gameplay involves navigating the land and engaging in tactical combat. Characters develop by acquiring improved equipment and learning new spells as the adventure progresses.

Shining Force Screenshots

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Title
Title (Japan release)
Intro
Nice graphics
Starting the game with the saving girl
Choosing a name for the hero
Enough what? MobyGames contribution points? ;)
A nice way of saying
Walking around in town
On the world map
Battle
Arrowed!