History VideoGame / ShiningSeries

The original ''Shining'' saga. Virtually all of the games in this series are TurnBasedStrategy [=RPGs=], and unlike the other ''Shining'' games are linked in one overarching continuity.

* ''VideoGame/ShiningInTheDarkness''[[/index]] (1991, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis)

* ''[[VideoGame/ShiningForceGaidenGames Shining Force Gaiden]]''[[/index]] (1992, UsefulNotes/GameGear)

* ''[[VideoGame/ShiningForceGaidenGames Shining Force CD]]''[[/index]] (1994, UsefulNotes/SegaCD)

* ''VideoGame/ShiningWisdom''[[/index]] - ( 1995, UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn)

* ''VideoGame/ShiningTears''[[/index]] - Released 2004 for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2.

* ''VideoGame/ShiningHearts''[[/index]] (2010, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable)

* ''VideoGame/ShiningResonance''[[/index]] (2014, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3) - Received an UpdatedRerelease in 2018 for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.

** ''Blade Arcus from Shining EX'' (2015, [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4)
** ''Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena'' (2016, UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}) - UpdatedRerelease.

* ''VideoGame/ShiningSoul''[[/index]] (2002, UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance) - Debuted the first action RPG in the franchise, making a GenreShift into a HackAndSlash with tactical elements.

* ''Shining Force Feather''[[/index]] (2009, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS)

''[[ShiningGoodness Shining]] Series'' is an EasternRPG franchise from Creator/{{Sega}}. The games are all set in the same universe, with minor characters and locations being referenced; however, sequels rarely acknowledge earlier events.

* ''VideoGame/ShiningInTheDarkness''[[/index]] (1991, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis) - Although not explicitly titled ''Shining Force'', it is considered the "prototypical" ''Shining Force'' game.

* ''Shining Force: Heroes of Light and Darkness'' (DevelopmentHell, Mobile) - A mobile game originally slated for 2022 that was meant to be a RevisitingTheRoots title exclusively based on the original ''Force'' games, which featured many characters from the original saga. Potentially cancelled due to then-ongoing financial struggles from co-developer Vespa. Co-developer Hive and publisher SEGA are looking for a replacement development partner.
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* ''VideoGame/ShiningInTheDarkness''[[/index]] (1991, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis) - Although not explicitly titled ''Shining Force'', it is considered the "prototypical" ''Shining Force'' game and ties directly into the ''Force'' series, being the penultimate game chronologically.

* ''VideoGame/ShiningWisdom''[[/index]] - Released 1995 for the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn.
* [[index]]''VideoGame/ShiningTheHolyArk'' (1996, Sega Saturn) - A sequel to ''Shining In the Darkness'' and chronologically the last game in the ''Force'' series.

* ''Shining Force: Heroes of Light and Darkness'' (Cancelled, Mobile) - A mobile game originally slated for 2022 that was meant to be a RevisitingTheRoots title exclusively based on the original ''Force'' games, which featured many characters from the original saga. Ultimately cancelled due to then-ongoing financial struggles from developer Vespa.

* ''Anime/ShiningHeartsShiawaseNoPan''[[/index]] - based on ''Shining Hearts'', broadcast in [[Spring2012Anime Spring 2012]].Title update.

* ''Shining Force: Heroes of Light and Darkness'' (Cancelled, Mobile) - A mobile game originally slated for 2022 that was meant to be a RevisitingTheRoots title exclusively based on the original ''Force'' games and featured many characters from the original saga. Ultimately cancelled due to then-ongoing financial struggles from developer Vespa.

* ''Shining Force: Heroes of Light and Darkness'' (Cancelled, Mobile) - A mobile game that was meant to be a RevisitingTheRoots title exclusively based on the original ''Force'' games and featured many characters from the original saga. Ultimately cancelled due to then-ongoing financial struggles from developer Vespa.

* ''Shining Force: Heroes of Light and Darkness'' (2022, Mobile) - A RevisitingTheRoots title that is exclusively based on the original ''Force'' games and features many characters from the original saga.

* ''Shining Force Neo'' (2005, [=PlayStation 2=])

Games in the franchise are:

* ''VideoGame/ShiningInTheDarkness''[[/index]] - Released 1991 for the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis.
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* ''VideoGame/ShiningForce'' - Released 1992 for the Sega Genesis.
* ''[[VideoGame/ShiningForceGaidenGames Shining Force Gaiden]]''[[/index]] - Released 1992 for the Sega UsefulNotes/GameGear.
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* ''Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya'' - Released 1993 for the Sega Game Gear.
* ''VideoGame/ShiningForceII'' - Released 1993 for the Sega Genesis.
* ''[[VideoGame/ShiningForceGaidenGames Shining Force CD]]''[[/index]] - Released 1994 for the UsefulNotes/SegaCD.
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* ''Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict'' - Released 1995 for the Sega Game Gear.

* ''VideoGame/ShiningTheHolyArk'' - Released 1996 for the Sega Saturn.
* ''VideoGame/ShiningForceIII'' - Released on the Sega Saturn in three parts;
** Scenario 1: ''God Warrior of the Kingdom'' - Released 1997.
** Scenario 2: ''Target: Child of God'' - Released 1998. Japan only.
** Scenario 3: ''Bulzome Rising'' - Released 1998. Japan only.
* ''VideoGame/ShiningSoul''[[/index]] - Released 2002 for the UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance.

* ''Shining Soul II'' - Released 2003 for the Game Boy Advance.
* ''VideoGame/ShiningForce: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon'' - Released 2004 for the Game Boy Advance. [[note]]Remake of ''Shining Force''[[/note]]
* ''VideoGame/ShiningTears''[[/index]] - Released 2004 for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2.

* ''Shining Force Neo'' - Released 2005 for the [=PlayStation 2=].
* ''Shining Road to the Force''[[/index]] - Released 2005 for [[MobilePhoneGame Japanese mobile phones]].

* ''Shining Force Chronicle I'', ''Chronicle II'', and ''Chronicle III'' - Released 2005 for Japanese mobile phones. [[note]]Remakes of ''Gaiden'', ''The Sword of Hajya'', and ''Final Conflict'' respectively[[/note]]
* ''Shining Road II'' - Released 2006 for Japanese mobile phones.
* ''VideoGame/ShiningForceEXA'' - Released 2007 for the [=PlayStation 2=].
* ''VideoGame/ShiningWind'' - Released 2007 for the [=PlayStation 2=].
* ''Shining Wind X'' - Released 2008 for Japanese mobile phones.
* ''Shining Force Feather''[[/index]] - Released 2009 for the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS.
* ''Shining Force Cross'' - Released 2009 in [[UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame arcades]].

* ''Shining Force Cross Raid'' - Released 2010 in arcades.
* ''VideoGame/ShiningHearts''[[/index]] - Released 2010 for the UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable.
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* ''VideoGame/ShiningBlade'' - Released 2012 for the [=PlayStation Portable=].
* ''Shining Force Cross Illusion'' - Released 2012 in arcades.
* ''Shining Ark'' - Released 2013 for the [=PlayStation Portable=].
* ''Shining Force Cross Exlesia'' - Released 2013 in arcades.
* ''BLADE ARCUS from Shining'' - Released 2014 in arcades.
* ''VideoGame/ShiningResonance''[[/index]] - Released in 2014 for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3, updated in 2018 for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch and UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.

* ''Blade Arcus from Shining EX'' - Released 2015 for the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4.
* ''Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena'' - UpdatedRerelease in 2016 for UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.
* ''Blade Arcus Rebellion from Shining'' - Released in 2019 for the [=PS4=] and Nintendo Switch.

* ''Shining Force: Heroes of Light and Darkness'' - Set to be released in 2022 for mobile devices.

It also has two animes;
* ''Anime/ShiningTearsXWind'' - Based on ''Shining Wind'', originally broadcast in Japan 2007.
* ''Anime/ShiningHeartsShiawaseNoPan''[[/index]] - based on ''Shining Hearts'', broadcast in [[Spring2012Anime Spring 2012]].

* ''Blade Arcus Rebellion from Shining'' - Set to be released in 2019 for the [=PS4=] and Nintendo Switch.

* ''[[VideoGame/ShiningForceGaidenGames Shining Force CD]]''[[/index]] - Released 1994 for the [[UsefulNotes/OtherSegaSystems Sega Mega-CD]].

Sega always regarded it with disfavor, and the series has an alarming tendency to [[UnexpectedGameplayChange switch genres]], causing fans to never know quite what they're getting themselves in for. ''Shining''[='s=] bread and butter is its TurnBasedStrategy games, which differ from others you made have heard of:

#It's basically a standard JRPG but with a tactical battle system. There's no permadeath. There are no phases like in ''VideoGame/FireEmblem'', so each unit moves one at a time. (It is dependent on Speed, so that stat is [[OneStatToRuleThemAll vital.]]) You roam a [[OverworldNotToScale world map]], explore towns, trigger story events, and then fight battles. Most tactical [=RPGs=] are essentially just Story > Fight > Shop > repeat.
#In most [=SRPGs=], you customize your characters. In ''Shining Force'', you customize your party. You have 12 set characters; they can't multi-task. You can buy weapons, but not armor. Accessories can be found, but there are few of them. So when you find one of them, you are ''very'' happy. (There is no "VendorTrash".) Each character can only carry 4 items, including their weapon and accessory.
#It's [[LoadsAndLoadsOfRaces a very inclusive world]]. One minute you're thinking, "''So, did he become a knight ''because'' he's a [[OurCentaursAreDifferent centaur]]? Is that a knight riding a centaur dressed as a knight?''" But before you can think about that too much, "''Oh look this egg hatched into a jellyfish wizard''", or, "''I'm sad about kicking this [[BirdPeople birdman]] off my roster, at least he has [[TheNeedForMead a nice bar to drink in]]''", and then, "''Oh look, a [[BeastMan beastman]] who may or may not be an alcoholic.''" And "''Let's try talking to [[TurtlePower that turtle]] in the basement.''" If this were ''VideoGame/TheWitcher'', they would all be warring factions. Whether you're [[NinjaZombiePirateRobot a lightning mage fox-person, a steam-powered armadillo knight]], or a [[MascotMook jogurt]], there is a place for YOU in the Shining Force!

The [[ShiningGoodness Shining]] Series is a series set in your StandardFantasySetting developed and published by Creator/{{Sega}}. The games are all set in the same universe but sequels are rarely a continuation of the preceding games; with only minor characters, locations or references linking the series together. The series is infamous for [[UnexpectedGameplayChange switching genres]] leading fans to never know quite what they're getting themselves in for.

#It's basically a standard [[EasternRPG JRPG]] but with a tactical battle system. There's no permadeath. There are no phases like in ''FE'', so each unit moves one at a time. (It is dependent on Speed, so that stat is [[OneStatToRuleThemAll vital.]]) You roam a [[OverworldNotToScale world map]], explore towns, trigger story events, and then have battles. Most tactical [=RPGs=] are essentially just Story > Fight > Shop > repeat.

Not to be confused with the film called ''Film/TheShining'', nor with the black metal band Music/{{Shining}}.

* ''VideoGame/ShiningForceNeo'' - Released 2005 for the [=PlayStation 2=].

* ''Shining Blade'' - Released 2012 for the [=PlayStation Portable=].

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* ''Blade Arcus from Shining EX''[[/index]] - Released 2015 for the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4.
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* ''Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena''[[/index]] - UpdatedRerelease in 2016 for UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}.
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