Binding: Video Game Brand: Sega Of America, Inc. EAN: 0010086013153 Label: Sega Of America, Inc. Manufacturer: Sega Of America, Inc. Platform: Sega Genesis Publisher: Sega Of America, Inc. Sales Rank: 11542 Studio: Sega Of America, Inc.
Rating: - This game started it all for me...
Like the title states, Shining Force I and II were my first RPGs. I started the former in 2nd or 3rd grade and I can't remember how many times I've played them both through. There's no comparing either one of these with Final Fantasy Tactics. In SFII there are nothing but improvements. Graphics, music, weapons and even the ability to shake up the order of play a bit. (I would say the first one is a little bit harder b/c of the boss battles). Def. a must buy if you're looking for a great game that's just really fun. I also recomment Vandal Hearts for the PS1. Similar style with a battle system that rivals (maybe tops) the Shining Force series.
Rating: - yeah
well lets see this and shinning force are the games i usually refer to when explaining final fantasy tactics to someone so yeah that should tell you something right there. I never got as far as some got in this game and i still love it...never owned it only borrowed it and what not but yeah ..its FANTASTIC.i miss it so much...must buy it when i get money again...
Rating: - Best ... Game ... EVER!
What you're expecting more? Read someone elses review!
It really is the best game ever!
Rating: - Among RPG Godhood
Shining Force 2 took everything about SF1 and made it better. This game is amazing. The fun factor is overwhelming, the story is fun and epic, and the gameplay is addictive and challenging. I have played through this title several times and I love it every time, it is probably my favorite video game period. If you have a Genesis, and you play RPGs, it is imperative that you own this game.
Rating: - Phenomenal! Intensely engaging
I rented this game with my cousing while we were looking for some decent rpg's on the Genesis about 10 years ago. After getting no sleep for three days, and consuming mass quantities of Dr. Pepper and Coke, we had gotten about half-way through the game. Previously playing an RPG with two people turned into quite an adruous and strickly regulated task, but with this game it was almost as fun to watch as to play.
**For fantasy enthusiasts this game excels on many, many, levels.
**Use of races in the plot line is not Tolkeinesque in is complexity, but fascinatingly diverse in battle and roaming scenarios.
**The development of characters throughout the game is sooo satisfying: twerpy girls develop into smokin' women, teenagers come of age into warriors, and the protagonist kicks some serious ass.
**The pace of the game is both epic and fast moving, only a couple of battles take too long, otherwise the difficulty level is strategically perfect. The scale of the game isn't too large, yet at the same time has incredible map twists.
**I love buying weapons. I love it. You find plenty of towns and buy plenty of character specefic weapons. (Not to mention that you forge your own near the end.) There is sweet magical development and balanced capabilites.
**The music is sweeping and epic, especially for its time and capabilities. The graphics are artistic and not annoyingly stylized. There is actually a trove of quality art throughout the game.
BOTTOME LINE: For those of you who love classic Fantasy: Tolkein, Robert Jordan, Terry Brooks, Jacques, any of those guys, you will love this game. Older guys might have to be more tolerant, but for you youngsters, this game is hot as hell.
I don't care about x-box or gamecube (for a brief time) when it comes to this game there is no excuse not to play it. It is the most satisfying RPG I have ever played. (And it dosen't take 2 months to beat!!)
