Name:	Shining Force series (2 titles) Shining Force - The Legacy of Great Intention Shining Force 2 - Return of the King
Author/Vendor:	Sonic/Climax/Sega
Released:	various
Type:	RPG
Language:	English and Japanese
Premise:	The Continent of Rune has slumbered in peace for 50 generations. A horde of invaders swarm across the border, while a dragon that has slept for centuries stirs in its tomb. Only the King’s youngest swordsman and his war party can defy the Dark Dragon’s evil power and crush the mighty army! (box promo for first game)
Impressions:	Aaahhhh, Shining Force... I must have played this game all the way through at least ten times. This is where RPGs like Vandal Hearts and Final Fantasy Tactics got their ideas....[and] just when you though the first one couldn't be topped, the second one comes along. More enemies, more allies, more weapons....[Shining Force 2] is my favorite Genesis RPG of all time. (Chochobo's RPG Ranch)
Variations:	Shining Force - The Legacy of Great Intention (1993) Shining Force 2 - Return of the King (1994, an entirely new story in which the Shining Force team reunites to deal with a revived King Zeon, the Evil of All Ages) There were also some Game Gear titles released as part of the series in Japan, and a special edition produced exclusively for the Mega CD - see appropriate entry for more info.
Recommended Emu:	Genecyst X