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Shining Force Neo (Japan)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2005
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✪ Reviewed on July 3, 2023
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Shining Force Neo reroutes the saga toward hack-and-slash. Snappy combat, generous dungeons, but the Shining identity feels diluted. Pleasant for fans of mindless catharsis.

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Category
Action RPG 4 players 12+
Description
A Neverland and Sega action RPG released in 2005, the first entry of the Shining franchise's new Action RPG direction (breaking away from the 90s Tactics RPG entries). Max fights in a medieval-fantasy world with isometric hack-and-slash and controllable familiars. A release that divided fans nostalgic for the original formula, but well-received as an action game.

Shining Force Neo review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,9 GB 📅24/03/2005
Published by Sega

Shining Force Neo (PS2) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $4 Q6 complete
 $12 Q10 new
 $30 !
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Shining Force Neo
USA
24/03/2005
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Is Shining Force Neo still worth playing in 2026?

An action RPG from Neverland and Sega, Shining Force Neo reorients the famous tactical series towards top down hack and slash, where a hero and his companions cut through hordes of monsters with sword and magic. The snappy combat system, the abundant loot and the Diablo style progression offer a rewarding vent. The repetition of the dungeons and a classic story temper the whole. A good game for fans of loot action RPGs, snappy combat and fantasy on PS2, provided you accept the series' change of direction.

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