RPG · 1992
Shining Force
Shining Force is a turn-based tactical RPG. Battles take place in square grids, and each unit occupies 1 square. Units can belong to one of two sides: allies (controlled by the player) or enemies (controlled by the computer AI). Each unit can move up to a fixed amount of squares along the battlefield, determined by…
Key facts
- Released
- 20 March 1992
- Genre
- RPG · Strategy
- Length
- ≈ 26 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · Nintendo · Mobile
- Studio
- Camelot Software Planning, Climax Entertainment
- Publisher
- Sega
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1992 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
- ≈ 26h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Shining Force?
Expect about 26 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Shining Force with friends?
No, Shining Force is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Shining Force on?
Shining Force is available on PC, Nintendo and Mobile.
What games are like Shining Force?
In the same spirit: Shining Force II, Fuga: Melodies of Steel and Black & White.
