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The graphics are good, for a 16 bits system. Although they're not as good as those in Phantasy Star 4, they give a good environment to the game. The sound and musics are ok, maybe a little better than those of Phantasy Star 4. The playability is good, with easy and intuitive commands and a fast pad response. The gameplay is also good, to which helps the big map and the good storyline. Talking about story, it's quite simple (although the game's intro is really huge). Slade, a thief, has stolen the two sacred jewels. These jewels were keeping the devil king Zeon sealed, but now he can escape. And guess what, that's what he did. You will gather a young force to fight this evil (a Shining Force). The story will take you to many different places, where you'll meet many characters. It's up to you to recover the jewels and to defeat Zeon himself. The characters you'll meet aren't as well implemented in the story as those of Phantasy Star 4. Some of them are just there for the battles, which takes a bit of environment out of the game. But they're present in a good number to add some variety to the game. The battles are quite challenging. In a way, they remind me of UFO Enemy Unknown, the PC game. They're turn-based-strategic battles, where you'll have to use your brains to win. Unfortunately, this also has a downside. Sometimes the battles take up to one hour (or even more). It's a good thing that they're not too numerous. Concluding, Shining Force 2 is a good RPG. Although slightly inferior to Phantasy Star 4 (its biggest rival in the sales department), it's fun to play. You can download it from this page, so check it out for yourself. Score: 90% |
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