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Genesis Classic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: June 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

While not as good as the sequel, Shining Force I is still a great game on it's own merits. Shining Force is a turn-based tactical RPG on a grid. The combat system isn't too in-depth, but it is still very well done, and the main focus of the game.

Shining Force features an assorted cast of characters, some of which are very cool, but they aren't really very important to the story. Speaking of which, there isn't too much story, just the basic save the world from the evil bad guy set-up. The story really takes a backseat to the combat, so I didn't really mind.

The graphics are good, but not too great. Shining Force does have a nice graphical style to it, regardless. The music is nice, but not as good as II. One of the more annoying things about Shining Force I, in contrast to most other RPG's, is that characters usually get very few stats when they level up, occasionally even nothing.

Shining Force I isn't too long, maybe 20 hours, and it isn't too difficult. It is still a lot of fun. Every Genesis owner should pick up Shining Force II, but Shining Force I really isn't a must have unless you are a more hardcore RPG gamer. And just to mention, Shining Force I is on the Sega Smashpack for the Dreamcast. The Smashpack is worth it for Shining Force I and Phantasy Star II, and there are a couple other good games too.

GO SHINING FORCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: November 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is by far the best RPG game i have EVER played!!!! but be warned this game can be quite frustrating example: last night i was playing and about 2 or 3 rune nights left and i attacked 1 with Max (main character...you can name him whatever you want) and his turn came up, he attacked me and i lost...it was SO frustrating!!! but the game is really fun, the music is just wondeful! it is scary how good it is compared to other games around that time. i have sega smashpack 2 and thats how i play it, i oringally saw it and it said sonic 2 included and i just HAD to buy it, i saw the sreecnshot for shining force and said "I don't like these types of games" i didnt play shining force for a while then i decided that that was the only game i hadnt played and so i tried it and i was blown away!!!!! overall a really great game the graphics are ok but who cares about that because the gameplay, music, and battle system makes up for that! because of this game i now like turn-based games! ^_^

An Incredible RPG

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Shining Force Is The best RPG and is full of magic. The thing I liked most about this Game is the graphics and music. Despite the fact that it is "Rare", It is found often here and it is expensive at times. Next to Sonic The Hedgehog and Mega Bomberman, It is my number 1 game and will remain popular to me for years to come. Bad News is it has up to ten years battery life and will need a new one so around now it's life is pretty much dead if you bought it in 1993 or 1994. So buy a Genesis and Pick this and Shining Force 2.

The best RPG by Legolas

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: March 21, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Note: I play shining force on Sega smash pack2. This game a great and unique RPG. Now UNLIKE some RPGs instead of battle starting when touching a bad guy this is what happens: you walk into an enemy then hit a button, there will be some options 1 is attack then select an enemy that's in range then you see a cut scene that's kind of like this: Hans attacks and inflicts 5 points of damage
He gains 78 exp. Points and 12 coins here' s a tip you know that guy that stands by that stump? That's gong don't talk to him he'll join the shining force but he has no weapons he just uses a spell called heal also in battle when you attack there's no turn based battle your guy just attacks and the enemy doesn't attack same with enemies if an enemy say a Rune knight it just attacks and your guy doesn't do any thing You'll love this game as much as I do. This is Legolas saying goodbye

Shining Force...so....good...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is pretty good for an RPG. It has things like magic and dragons. It is like sort of fantasy game. I like to call it "extreme chess" because you can only move one at a time during battles. Another thing is, that unlike most games, this one is completely strategy. It has eight chapters, and I've beat the whole thing like, twice. Also, I really liked this game so much that I made a homepage with cheats for games for the Genesis that are on Sega Smash Pack II, which includes Shining Force. It can be found at http://hometown.aol.com/toptrig12/myhomepage/profile.html
Anyway, this game is pretty cool, partly because it is also sort of an interactive book. It has a big story with lots of dialogue. You HAVE to get this game!

AWESWOME!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Yet another review by Sonic. Shining Force is what brought me to the light of RPG gaming. It has a great storyline, intense battles, and a whole lot more! It'll have you slaming your controler (or in my case, keyboard) to the ground and stomping all over it! In that instance, I would reccomend the Sega 6-button Arcade Contoller. I played this game on the Sega Smash Pack for my PC and want it for my recently aquired Genesis. Unfortunately, Amazon is out of used copies of Shining Force. Oh well. Check out the Sega Smash Pack to play it on your PC.

Pros:
Fun RPG Game
Good Music
Awesome Graphics

Cons:
Anger Spurts (Have an extra controller)
Hard to find
Ussually Expensive

-Sonic

WOW

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 18, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is the very first rpg i ever played on a console....It is also the first rpg i ever beat. Actually its the first game i ever beat period.It was long....harrowing....challenging and wonderful.I would play it over and over again using different parties and finding different things. (Like the bikini that Tao can wear, mind you it only changes her sprite and not the artwork during her battle scenes but still its kinda funny) I ended up losing my copy rather stupidly...the classic someone borrowed it then moved away deal.however...i reccomend this game to ANYONE and oh yeah....Some one on here mentioned not to get Gong...get him he doesnt use weapons cause hes a monk and he hits DECENTLY hard hes good to get you going till you can find someone to replace him. He is also your hardest hitting healer.Lowe is ok but slow. Gong will smack the crap out of people. thank you and goodnight

BEST GAME

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Shining Force is the best game I played.I would reccomend for anyone who has Genesis to put their hands on it but is a hard title to find Amazon has lots of them in store often but is quite expensive.That's all.

BEST RPG GAME EVER!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Shining Force is the best RPG I played,plus I have part 1 & 2 and I rate it 10 out of ten so if you're into RPG I recommend you get this as fast because this the only store that has them.Awesome graphics and gameplay!!

AMAZING GAME!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is a strategy RPG similar to Final Fantasy Tactics, and Ogre Battle. (BUT BETTER) The battle scenes play out like chess but the fighting is full screen rpg anime style... you really can't go wrong with this game.

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