Shining Force II

Description

Shining Force II is a strategy/RPG hybrid with cartoon-like graphics. The game is comprised of two modes: exploration, in which the hero and his companions engage in the role-playing game standard of talking to townspeople, exploring new lands, and furthering the plot; and battle mode, in which the combat is resolved from a tactical point of view, with individual combats being resolved from a close-up view with animated characters.

The plot consists of such quests as saving a princess from the clutches of demons, rebuilding the hero's hometown, and uniting the various forces of good together against the hero's nemesis. Along the way, the hero will be joined by many characters who seek to aid him in his journey. Several of these characters can only be obtained by completing side quests. In addition, random battles can occur between the programmed scenarios, giving the hero's party a chance to obtain experience and gain levels outside of the set scenarios.

There are several difficulty levels in the game, selectable when starting a new game. In addition, there is a configuration code that allows cheats to be activated, including the ability to control the enemy units.

Alternate Titles

• "シャイニング・フォースⅡ 古えの封印" -- Japanese spelling
• "Shining Force II: Inishie no Fūin" -- Japanese title

Part of the Following Groups

• Shining Force series
• Shining universe

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User Reviews

Chess with a story line	Genesis	Ian Kelleher (8)
Simple and engaging	Genesis	kurikthebasher (5)

The Press Says

RPGFan	Genesis	Aug 03, 1998	95 out of 100	95
Game Players	Genesis	Aug, 1994	95 out of 100	95
Shin Force	Genesis	Mar 23, 2003	9.2 out of 10	92
IGN	Wii	Oct 07, 2008	9 out of 10	90
Legendra	Genesis	Jan 17, 2002		90
Nintendo Life	Wii	Oct 04, 2008		90
IGN	Genesis	Oct 07, 2008	9 out of 10	90
RPGFan	Genesis	Apr 16, 2000	90 out of 100	90
SegaFan.com	Genesis	Jun 14, 2003	8.6 out of 10	86
Random Access	Genesis	Jan 26, 2013	8.5 out of 10	85

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Trivia

The game received two awards in GameFan's 1994 "Megawards" (Vol 3, Iss. 1)

• Overall Best Strategy Game of the Year
• Best Genesis Strategy Game of the Year