![]() You could even play it on one of the new hardware consoles that output HDMI and play the game from cartridge - the choice is yours. I had to do some changes on this review before publishing ist - first of all, back in 2000 it was common to just download old games as ROMs and play them on a emulator - but nowadays, there are great Genesis / Mega Drive classic collections out there that include the game, so there's no need to pirate it. I can almost guarantee you won't be disappointed! :) So if you're thinking of trying the strategy rpg genre for the first time, or just looking for something fun to play, definitely give Shining Force II a try. But aside from those few battles there are no real drawbacks. When exiting and restarting a battle is the only real (yes there are places where you can get into random battles but they are few and far between) way to gain extra experience on it would have paid to make the game a bit more even. Hands up for all of you who were taken to school the first few times by the Kraken. My only real gripe is that some parts in the game are very unbalanced. Each one is different and most have their benefits if you're patient enough to discover them. this game is not completely simple, it will take awhile to get the hang of the experience system, there are secret classes to discover, and there are well over 20 different characters to make up your force. ![]() ![]() Hyper management is not everyone's cup of tea, and while I simply actually enjoyed running around in circles for hours in F8 waiting for draw points to replenish in order to make my ultimate character, a lot of people couldn't stand it.īut don't get me wrong. By minimizing the time it takes to get the hang of the magic and battle system you are able to enjoy the game from the get go. Its really the best of both worlds, and a perfect jumping on point for any person new to the strategy rpg ring.Īnother wonderful thing about this game is the simple yet effective menu system. There are also tons of little secrets throughout the many towns as you would see in a traditional Rpg. So, if you find yourself out of playing material (which would be pretty sad indeed) and are looking for a bit of a laugh, check this Rpg granddaddy out! What do you have to lose other than a few hours? And hey, lets face it, you have nothing better to do )Īnyway, for those of you unfamiliar with the Shining Force series, this is indeed a strategy RPG, yet you're allowed to explore a more open world map similar to the ones you would find in a traditional RPG. In the two minutes it's taken you to read these few paragraphs you could have downloaded the Sega Genesis classic collection on consoles or Steam and found out yourself. maybe most kids nowadays don't have the patience to spend up to an hour fighting a single battle.īut I've wasted your time long enough. Maybe it's because they are a little more sophisticated gameplay wise than your average traditional rpg. It's no small secret that Strategy-Rpg's have never been the most popular sub-genre in America or Europe. Sega - Tested on the Sega Genesis by Kyle Swiston in 2001, reworked in 2019.
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