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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fba827" data-source="post: 5295335" data-attributes="member: 807">Shining Force I and Shining Force II = awesome.But keep in mind:1) they are turn-based strategy (which is either a strong point for some people or a major weak point for others)2) they were made "back in the day" so the graphics and interface are clearly dated3) because of #2, it's also a very linear sort of game, with a couple extras hidden around (i.e. optional party members like talk to person X who is in the corner of the tavern after doing Y and you can add him to your party)4) a little replay value if you're willing to use focus on different party members as your active group to see how they level up and try their stuff.5) my personal view is slightly skewed given the games have high nostalgia value for me and my gaming history with certain friends when the games were released.  So I don't know if someone without the history could view the games the same way as I do (my cousins for instance can't stand the games since they can't get past the dated graphics and interface to even want to try it)I do like Shining Force II a little better, but the differences between the two are minor as far as I'm concerned.Though I didn't plan it, I have a copy of both games on Wii (downloadable via virtual console) and Xbox 360 (part of a Sega Genesis collection that had other games like Phantasy Star IV on it), and still play them both and enjoy it.  But my point is, the games are still floating out there if you have a PS3/Xbox360/Wii.(i know there were some sequels with slightly different names, like shining in the darkness or something -- but i strongly disliked those.)</blockquote>

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