Shining Force CD
Shining Force CD is a tactical RPG developed for the Sega CD in 1994. It serves as a remake/compilation of the Game Gear Shining Force Gaiden games, enhanced with CD-quality audio, animated cutscenes, and expanded content. Players lead a team of warriors through grid-based battles against the evil Iom and his demon army.
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The game combines two complete campaigns (Books 1 and 2) from the Game Gear titles with an exclusive new third chapter (Book 3). The Sega CD's storage capacity allowed for full voice acting in key scenes and a redbook audio soundtrack.
Shining Force CD introduced the 'Quick Battle' system allowing instant replay of previous fights, and expanded the series' tactical combat with new character classes and terrain effects. The game features over 50 playable characters across its three campaigns.
While initially overlooked due to the Sega CD's limited install base, the game is now considered one of the system's finest RPGs. It preserves the classic Shining Force gameplay while showcasing the Sega CD's multimedia capabilities.
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