I found this game at a homeless shelter thrift store.The guy at the counter told me $2.00.I bought it not knowing that this would be my favorite rpg of all time.
Great review, as always TJ. On a side note, people, I need some opinions (TJ? can you read this?) ~ I have heard that the GBA version is somewhat better graphically, but I'm not really sure. Should I get this version or the gba one?
they actually sell this game for the xbox 360 in one of the sega collections disks if anyone is interested. i actually remember playing this for my first time on the "sega channel" if anyone actually remembers that thing. bought it shortly after, still play it to this day.
I love the first two games in this series! I haven't beat this game, but I got close. I did however beat the first one. I will say I had a harder time finding what to do in this one, the map is so HUGE! To tell you the truth I never used the monks I think they suck at attacking. I do agree with TJ on the soundtrack being amazing though.
@maxyliano they are the same basically graphically but.... there has been upgrades the plot has been expanded, new characters, and increased difficulty and game-play tweaks so the gba version has more stuff in it
not to mention you don't just pick levels to battle in like most tactical rpgs. you actually get to explore the game world freely and then combat is tactical rpg. truly unique.
I was all stoked to hear your soundtrack example... but it was littered with battle effects and semi audible music. Other than that one (admittedly whiny) complaint, this review rocked. Thanks
you can also buy this on sonic's ultimate collection for the xbox360. i didnt even know this game was on there i bought it for streets of rage and still play this game about once a year.
I have a copy of this game still from the 90's wish the cardboard box didn't get crushed. Honestly probably my favorite rpg. What I really want to find in the wild is a copy of Shining Force 1.
beefcurtainz69 Any game will do. for me Shining Force 2 will always be the best, but I have to say that the Shining Force 3 trilogy is bigger and better in every way, it's got a better developed plot and loads of interesting "gimmick" battles right the way through. but 3 is on sega saturn.
beefcurtainz69 If you have a PS3, you could buy Sonic's Ultimate Collection. It has Shining Force 1 and 2 on it. I think they also made the collection for Xbox 360, but I'm not sure. It's less than $20 nowadays.
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yeah it would be cool if xbox did something like this now where you can spend 20-30 a month and just play unlimited games. ive bought many games because of the sega channel, quite a cool thing at the time
One thing that really bothers me about CGRundertow is that some of they're review's that most of they're reviewer's don't sound like they are having fun.
Ah memorys, had this game as a kid... or better say, my stepdad gave me an emulator for pc with the game on it. I'm from germany btw. but the game was completly in english, yet, I still had a lot of fun with it and even with understanding a single word I understood what the story was about. Recently got me the sega mega drive ultimate collection for the ps3 and started playing again. Still a great game with great music, nice graphic and an interesting battle system. Only thing that bothered me as a kid back then (spoiler warning!), that you kiss the princess at the end. I dunno, the hero ad the princess never interacted a lot with each other and I allways imagined the Hero falling in love with Sarah. (basicly fan-shipping before I even knew what fan-shipping is XD). But it's just a tiny nitpick, still a great game, I love it, and glad to finally have a legal copy. ;)
Bought my copy at a greasy downtown pawn shop for $15 after learning about the first game from ScrewAttack. I got about halfway through the game before the game save corrupted. I was so pissed because the game was so awesome!
Neji Gaara Glad to hear I'm not alone with it. ^^ Lol, basicly did fanshipping before I even knew what shipping was. XD But honestly the Hero and the princess never had a lot of interaction so it was kinda weird at the end. ^^;
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Playing this right now on my Xbox 360...The amount of memories flooding back is just crazy.
Showing the final boss battle at the beginning of the review, I see.
I found this game at a homeless shelter thrift store.The guy at the counter told me $2.00.I bought it not knowing that this would be my favorite rpg of all time.
+7667maverick Where? $140ish now on eBay.
Sega needs to make Shining Force 4 and Phantasy Star 5.
this one of my most favorite games ever. i love it
I have the Sega Genesis cartridge and I love it!
The FIRST Shining Force game I have ever played.....I love Shining Force for all the eternity.....
My favorite video game
Well, I guess I know where my next Wii Points go.
Great review, as always TJ. On a side note, people, I need some opinions (TJ? can you read this?) ~ I have heard that the GBA version is somewhat better graphically, but I'm not really sure. Should I get this version or the gba one?
Greatest game ever made right here , simply amazing
Greatest RPG of all time.
they actually sell this game for the xbox 360 in one of the sega collections disks if anyone is interested. i actually remember playing this for my first time on the "sega channel" if anyone actually remembers that thing. bought it shortly after, still play it to this day.
I love the first two games in this series! I haven't beat this game, but I got close. I did however beat the first one. I will say I had a harder time finding what to do in this one, the map is so HUGE! To tell you the truth I never used the monks I think they suck at attacking. I do agree with TJ on the soundtrack being amazing though.
@maxyliano they are the same basically graphically but....
there has been upgrades
the plot has been expanded, new characters, and increased difficulty and game-play tweaks
so the gba version has more stuff in it
@maxyliano Oh, wait ~ actually, I don't think there's a SF2 for the GBA, just the first one ~ but my question still applies (for SF1, that is)
not to mention you don't just pick levels to battle in like most tactical rpgs. you actually get to explore the game world freely and then combat is tactical rpg. truly unique.
What's the deal with overly stretched and distorted picture? Correct aspect ratio please.
just got the megadrive collection for my ps3 today and started this,i'm hooked,it's like i've been waiting my whole life to play this rpg....i'm 31!
I was all stoked to hear your soundtrack example... but it was littered with battle effects and semi audible music.
Other than that one (admittedly whiny) complaint, this review rocked. Thanks
you can also buy this on sonic's ultimate collection for the xbox360. i didnt even know this game was on there i bought it for streets of rage and still play this game about once a year.
OMG Someone else who played the Sega Channel. Good times, man.
Got this on Sega Megadrive utlimate Collection for XBax. Really freeking addictive!
I have a copy of this game still from the 90's wish the cardboard box didn't get crushed. Honestly probably my favorite rpg. What I really want to find in the wild is a copy of Shining Force 1.
Probably my favorite game for Genesis. The sorcerer class is my favorite in the series.
What's the best shining force for Genesis if I can only buy one as my first?
beefcurtainz69 Any game will do. for me Shining Force 2 will always be the best, but I have to say that the Shining Force 3 trilogy is bigger and better in every way, it's got a better developed plot and loads of interesting "gimmick" battles right the way through. but 3 is on sega saturn.
beefcurtainz69 If you have a PS3, you could buy Sonic's Ultimate Collection. It has Shining Force 1 and 2 on it. I think they also made the collection for Xbox 360, but I'm not sure. It's less than $20 nowadays.
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I say go for the original (avoid the gba remake) and work your way up from there (SFII and III etc)
2, Shining in the Darkness, then 1. My opinion.
why is there a review for this but not for shining force 1?
Shining Force 3 was addicting as hell
yeah it would be cool if xbox did something like this now where you can spend 20-30 a month and just play unlimited games. ive bought many games because of the sega channel, quite a cool thing at the time
classic game, im defo gonna go play it later on the 360 using Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection XD
@janfeyen9 Em do you understand that that is GC/Xbox/PS2 era. not snes/genesis era...
@wdbisl I think they are only in SF2.
I pray for that every day... With no real time action or online b******t. Just the plain old style that made us all love those games back then.
@xan1242 Fine maybe they don't I looked it up and it says Sheela is the master monk I didn't even know that character existed.
The heroes' name is Bowie.
@VGbats1234567
Well technicly Fire Emblem was on the Super Famicon but yeah I guess he couldn't have played those games when he played this one
sega needs to make a lot of games lol
One thing that really bothers me about CGRundertow is that some of they're review's that most of they're reviewer's don't sound like they are having fun.
camelot/sega software planning awesomeness
@AkkiWare Well,I said that I prefer THIS,the original.
@wdbisl Master Monks do not suck at attacking...
Ah memorys, had this game as a kid... or better say, my stepdad gave me an emulator for pc with the game on it. I'm from germany btw. but the game was completly in english, yet, I still had a lot of fun with it and even with understanding a single word I understood what the story was about. Recently got me the sega mega drive ultimate collection for the ps3 and started playing again. Still a great game with great music, nice graphic and an interesting battle system. Only thing that bothered me as a kid back then (spoiler warning!), that you kiss the princess at the end. I dunno, the hero ad the princess never interacted a lot with each other and I allways imagined the Hero falling in love with Sarah. (basicly fan-shipping before I even knew what fan-shipping is XD). But it's just a tiny nitpick, still a great game, I love it, and glad to finally have a legal copy. ;)
Bought my copy at a greasy downtown pawn shop for $15 after learning about the first game from ScrewAttack. I got about halfway through the game before the game save corrupted. I was so pissed because the game was so awesome!
Fire emblem is better... You would think this if you were a fan of it since FE Gaiden...
SHINING FORCE 2 for Sega Genesis??
I like this game, but wasn't too fond of the ending
+Neji Gaara Yeah me too. ^^; Screw the princess, I allways thought the hero would fall in love with Sarah. XD
toongrowner1 same!
Neji Gaara
Glad to hear I'm not alone with it. ^^
Lol, basicly did fanshipping before I even knew what shipping was. XD But honestly the Hero and the princess never had a lot of interaction so it was kinda weird at the end. ^^;
toongrowner1 couldn't agree more
I have a box cartridge and Manuel of Shing force 2 and 1
Hardly a review at all.
Em does this guy know about Fire Emblem and Advanced Wars
@maxyliano Get THIS.Get Genesis version....I highly prefer the original.
My dad bought this from a thrift store for 99 cents in box and once he found out what its worth he wants me to buy it from him for 10 dollars. :(
For the love of yogurt!
Not Interested
But not better than Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross and Xenogears :)
MocnyBrowarek Apples and oranges. Those aren’t even Tactical RPGS.
Shining in the Darkness is still better. Give a FP dungeon crawler any day!
part 3 was the best in the series
3d maps
most battles and characters
2 is great as well though
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Looks awful. Bland, boring, colourless graphics and way too fast.
XenonIIMB Fuck you.
Dammit second
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SEGA,please don't flag this video!
LOL paying for roms.