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Game entry

Shining Force

1992 · JRPG, Strategy · PC, Mac, Linux, Wii, Mega Drive, iOS · Sega

Shining Force is ranked no. 3,349 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,437 and 33% of duels won.

World rank

no. 3,349

ELO score

1,437

Wins

33%

Duels played

33

About Shining Force

Shining Force is a turn-based tactical RPG. Battles take place in square grids, and each unit occupies 1 square. Units can belong to one of two sides: allies (controlled by the player) or enemies (controlled by the computer AI). Each unit can move up to a fixed amount of squares along the battlefield, determined by its Move statistic. Depending on its location relative to enemies and to allies, a unit also has the option to attack, cast a spell, use an item, search (if adjacent to a treasure chest), or stay and do nothing, all of which end the unit's turn. Some commands, such as equipping or dropping items, don't count as actions, and the character's turn is able to continue. The order of the turns is determined by the unit's agility score and a random seed. Units can use offensive actions, such as physical attacks or offensive magic, only on units belonging to the other side and can use supportive actions, such as healing magic, stat-enhancing magic, and items, only on units belonging to the same side.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,437 ELO points over the last 123 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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