[[File:Shining Force title screen.jpg|thumb|left|Genesis title screen.]]
'''Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention''', more commonly referred to as '''Shining Force''', is a [[1992]] [[turn-based strategy]] [[role-playing]] video game for the [[Sega Genesis]] and later re-released in [[Sega Smash Pack 2]]. While primarily a traditional fantasy-themed game, it contains some steampunk elements.
'''Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention''', more commonly referred to as '''Shining Force''', is a [[1992]] [[turn-based strategy]] [[role-playing]] video game for the [[Sega Genesis]] and later re-released in [[Sega Smash Pack 2]]. While primarily a traditional fantasy-themed game, it contains some steampunk elements.
The game was remade in [[2004]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]] under the title '''Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon'''. The changes included expanded plot, new playable characters, increasing difficulty level (starting considerably low, but increasing whenever the player finishes the game and begins a new play), and some tweaks in the gameplay (including the ability of using "cards" in battle).
The game was remade in [[2004]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]] under the title '''Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon'''. The changes included expanded plot, new playable characters, increasing difficulty level (starting considerably low, but increasing whenever the player finishes the game and begins a new play), and some tweaks in the gameplay (including the ability of using "cards" in battle).
On [[July 10]], [[2007]], Shining Force was released for the [[Wii Virtual Console]] in Japan, on [[July 23]], 2007 in the United States and on [[August 3]], 2007 in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The game also appears in [[Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection]] for [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].
On July 10, [[2007]], Shining Force was released for the [[Wii Virtual Console]] in Japan, on July 23, 2007 in the United States and on August 3, 2007 in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The game also appears in [[Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection]] for [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].
In [[2010]], Shining Force was released for [[iPhone]]. In [[2011]], it was released on [[Steam]].
In [[2010]], Shining Force was released for [[iPhone]]. In [[2011]], it was released on [[Steam]].
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==Story==
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Dark Dragon, who was defeated years ago by the ancients, has returned to earth. As the people have forgotten about him, they are unprepared for the invasion. Hordes of evil monsters were cast into the land. Max and his "Shining Force" are going to become the last hope of good and fight fiercely against Dark Dragon and his followers.
Dark Dragon, who was defeated years ago by the ancients, has returned to earth. As the people have forgotten about him, they are unprepared for the invasion. Hordes of evil monsters were cast into the land. Max and his "Shining Force" are going to become the last hope of good and fight fiercely against Dark Dragon and his followers.
==Box artwork==
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Shining Force JP box.jpg|Japanese box.
File:Shining Force title screen.jpg|Genesis title screen.
Shining Force EU box.jpg|EU box w/ Mega Drive logo.
File:Shining Force JP box.jpg|Japanese box.
Shining Force GBA EU box.jpg|EU GBA box.
File:Shining Force EU box.jpg|EU box w/ Mega Drive logo.
Shining Force GBA JP box.jpg|Japanese GBA box.
File:Shining Force GBA EU box.jpg|EU GBA box.
Shining Force GBA US box.jpg|US GBA box.
File:Shining Force GBA JP box.jpg|Japanese GBA box.
File:Shining Force GBA US box.jpg|US GBA box.
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Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention, more commonly referred to as Shining Force, is a 1992turn-based strategyrole-playing video game for the Sega Genesis and later re-released in Sega Smash Pack 2. While primarily a traditional fantasy-themed game, it contains some steampunk elements.
The game was remade in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance under the title Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon. The changes included expanded plot, new playable characters, increasing difficulty level (starting considerably low, but increasing whenever the player finishes the game and begins a new play), and some tweaks in the gameplay (including the ability of using "cards" in battle).
Dark Dragon, who was defeated years ago by the ancients, has returned to earth. As the people have forgotten about him, they are unprepared for the invasion. Hordes of evil monsters were cast into the land. Max and his "Shining Force" are going to become the last hope of good and fight fiercely against Dark Dragon and his followers.
