Shining Games Collection
Since 1991, SEGA’s Shining (シャイニング) franchise has carved a unique niche blending tactical RPGs with anime aesthetics. Known for Shining Force’s grid-based battles and Shining Tears’ action-RPG experiments, the series pioneered ‘light fantasy’ storytelling in gaming.
Core Titles
- Tactical Era: Shining Force (1992) defined SRPGs with permadeath and recruitable characters- Diversification: Shining Wisdom (1995) introduced Zelda-like puzzles
- Modern Revival: Shining Resonance (2014) added dating-sim elements
Legacy
Influenced Fire Emblem’s early Western releases. The ‘Shining’ naming convention appears in over 30 games across 5 subgenres.Why Fans Love It
Charming character designs by League of Legends artist ‘Tony Taka’ and Camelot’s signature strategic depth.🎮All Shining Retro Games
Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention
1992
Tactical RPGShining Force is a tactical RPG developed for the Sega Genesis, blending turn-based strategy with exploration elements. Players lead a band of warriors to defend the kingdom of Guardiana against the fallen god Darksol. Notable for its character recruitment system and grid-based battles with terrain effects.
Shining Force II
1993
Tactical RPGA tactical RPG following hero Bowie and his allies as they battle the evil Zeon to save the Kingdom of Granseal. Features turn-based grid combat with over 30 recruitable characters.
Shining Soul
2002
Action RPGShining Soul is an action RPG developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by Sega for the Game Boy Advance. Set in the Shining universe, the game features hack-and-slash gameplay with character customization and multiplayer support via link cable.
Shining Soul II
2004
Action RPGA dungeon-crawling action RPG featuring 8 character classes, multiplayer support, and randomly generated loot in the Shining series universe.
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon
2004
Tactical RPGEnhanced remake of the 1992 Sega Genesis classic 'Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention'. Features new characters, expanded storylines, and improved tactical combat on the GBA.