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Genesis
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Description

This is a story-driven console-style RPG, and is the first in the three game Shining series for the Genesis (followed by Shining Force and Shining Force 2). The Kingdom of Thornwood has been invaded by Dark Sol's men, and it is your job to vanquish them. You will need the Arms of Light to do this.

The game is a first person RPG, with turn-based combat and cartoony graphics. The dialogue is displayed via dialog bubbles appearing above the characters speaking, although the protagonist never speaks. There are no sub-quests - the secrets in the game involve the location and use of special metal for forging esoteric items. There are about 25 to 30 hours of gameplay to be found here, before the final battle and ending sequence.

Alternate Titles

  • "Shining and the Darkness" -- Japanese title

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The first in the Shining era Genesis Mr. Huh (112)

The Press Says

Netjak Genesis Feb 06, 2003 9.3 out of 10 93
Objectif-SEGA Genesis Sep 22, 2008 9 out of 10 90
Power Play Genesis Dec, 1991 85 out of 100 85
Sega-16.com Genesis Aug 29, 2005 8 out of 10 80
GameSpot Wii Aug 13, 2007 6 out of 10 60

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This entry was contributed by Daniel Reed (21) and gamewarrior (5118)
 

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