Shining Force II
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Published by

SEGA Enterprises Ltd.

Developed by

Sonic Co.

Released

Oct 01, 1993

Platforms

Genesis, Linux, Macintosh, Nintendo Switch, Wii, Windows

Genre

Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

Perspective

Pacing

Setting

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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.

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Screenshots

Shining Force II Genesis The priest can perform multiple services

Shining Force II Genesis Strategy in underground hall

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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
"샤이닝 포스 2" -- Korean spelling

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Part of the Following Groups

User Reviews

One of the best Tactical RPGs on the Mega Drive	Genesis	Infernos (40117)
Chess with a story line	Genesis	Ian Kelleher (8)
Simple and engaging	Genesis	kurikthebasher (5)

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Critic Reviews

HonestGamers (Staff reviews only)	Genesis	May 10, 2011	10 out of 10	100
Joypad	Genesis	Feb, 1994	97 out of 100	97
RPGFan	Genesis	Aug 03, 1998	95 out of 100	95
Mean Machines	Genesis	Sep, 1994	91 out of 100	91
Netjak	Genesis	Sep 03, 2004	9 out of 10	90
IGN	Wii	Oct 07, 2008	9 out of 10	90
SegaFan.com	Genesis	Jun 14, 2003	8.6 out of 10	86
Power Unlimited	Genesis	Feb, 1995	7.9 out of 10	79
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)	Genesis	Sep, 1994	34 out of 50	68
GamePro (US)	Genesis	Sep, 1994	3 out of 5	60

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Trivia

Awards

GameFan
- 1994 - Overall Best Strategy Game of the Year
- 1994 - Best Genesis Strategy Game of the Year
Game Players
- January 1995 (Vol 3, Iss. 1) - named best Genesis RPG game in 1994

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