Shining Force II

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Based on 610 ratings

9.2

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Score Breakdown Based on 610 ratings

1. 10 (361)
2. 9 (191)
3. 8 (34)
4. 7 (11)
5. 6 (6)
6. 5 (2)
7. 4 (1)
8. 3 (1)
9. 2 (0)
10. 1 (3)

Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews

• Rating:10

  The game that changed my life

  By NamelessProphet | Review Date: May 01, 2006 | GEN

  Shining Force 2 has to be the most influential game of my life. One of the most amazing games I have ever played without a doubt. With a solid story and plenty of characters this is one tactics game that won't get bori... Read Full Review

  3 of 3 users found the following review helpful

What Gamespot Users have to say about Shining Force II

• Rating:6

  It all would have been more palatable with better characters

  By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | GEN

  Pros:Stats, upgradesStoryStrategy12 squad limitCons:MOST of the characters are super lame *Exploration is a bit tedious Don’t always know where you are supposed to goCombat feels more repetitive than in the origin... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:1

  Screw this game...

  By laserx5 | Review Date: Apr 28, 2017 | GEN

  Apparently people like this one even more so than the first, and again, that's fine if they do, but not me. This one is even worse in my eyes.After giving the first game a rest after it ticked me off to no end, I thought... Read Full Review

  1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:10

  This game is a great start for any RPG player. You have to appreciate the hard work and detail put in this game

  By taylorkristich | Review Date: Feb 22, 2012 | GEN

  This game is a great start for any RPG player. You have to appreciate the hard work and detail put in this game. The Unique characters in the game makes you really fall in love with all it's has to offer. Many of the cha... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:10

  if u like old school rpg and a gamplay with a turn base system,that is the best game ever created in every aspect.

  By yomanjdf | Review Date: Jul 09, 2011 | GEN

  final fantasy 7? thats the only game i can compare to this masterpiece as a big name just like chrono cross shining force 1? a very good game - maybe a blueprint for this complete and legendary game. shining force sh... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:10

  The Best Sequel To A RPG EVER

  By Warhead64 | Review Date: Apr 21, 2011 | GEN

  You remember the first Shining Force and its glory so fantastic they made a sequel that people always remember and it is SHINING FORCE 2. Shining force 2 is well know than the first one with of all new cast of enjoyme... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:10

  Shining Force 2 Is One Of The Best RPG's Ever Created.

  By spider486 | Review Date: Nov 07, 2010 | GEN

  OK! Shining Force 2 is a great RPG for the Sega Genesis i first played this game in the Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, And b4 then i never even heard of it so i played it and loved it! :D. So at the beginning of t... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:10

  Perfection.

  By Blackknight1776 | Review Date: Feb 12, 2010 | GEN

  This game is a perfect addition to the series. They made a new story.. that is a continuation of Shining Force I. That being said the major similarity is that they tell the story about how the new Enemy came about by def... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9

  Probably, the best Strategy-RPG ever made...

  By Da_vi_d | Review Date: May 23, 2009 | GEN

  Shining Force II isn't simply a 2D game for an old console... It has the best story ever, with great music and lots of battles, items, secrets, spells, characters... Graphics are simple, but not bad at all for a game of ... Read Full Review

  2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9

  a title that many has waited for.one of the best titles from the past.for SForce info email me at--chengzxiong@gmail.com

  By Zynqu | Review Date: Oct 21, 2008 | GEN

  for any firemblem fan out there. this title if a must have. you will see what i mean when you play it. this title was also brought on to the game boy advance. so if you don't have a wii or snes, try looking for it on... Read Full Review

  0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9.5

  Greatest rpg on the Genesis? Greatest game on the Genesis? Maybe...

  By Manpole | Review Date: Oct 03, 2008 | GEN

  This game has a lot of good, and well.... theres nothing bad about it! With the games awesome game play, great story, and charming music it makes for a perfect rpg to this day. Compared to todays standards in graphic... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful

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