Shining Force (sega) ... HELP[views:2159][posts:25]____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 10:34am - kinslayer ""] For some reason when I save my games and then turn it off and then back on, my game isnt being saved where I left off. Its always a few levels prior... I'm at work and it blocks out any video game websites so I cant get a walkthrough or any help witht his game...can someone copy/paste a walkthrough onto here for me so I can print it (I dont know why RTTP isnt blocked but I'm glad it isn't)... |
| __________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 10:37am - darkwor ""] * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * __ ________) (__/ ) /) , , (, / / (/ __ __ _ /___, _____ _ _ ) / / )__(_/ (__(_/ (_(_/_ ) / (_)/ (_(___(/_ (_/ .-/ (_/ (_/ * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * In ages long forgotten... ... Light fought Darkness for control of the world. Dark Dragon led the evil hordes of Darkness. The Ancients fought back with the Powers of the Light. Dark Dragon was defeated and casted into another dimension. The Lord of Darkness vowed to return in 1,000 years. Time passed and Dark Dragon was forgotten by all. Ten centuries of peace ruled the land of Rune. Until the kingdom of Runefaust brought war and fear to Rune. Hordes of evil creatures ravaged every land. Here and there, strongholds of Good still held out... ... awaiting a Hero who could wield the Powers of Light! =============================================================================== Shining Force FAQ/Walkthrough By: Dark Vortex (Quan Jin) darkvortexfaqs@ymail.com Version 1.0 =============================================================================== This guide may be found on the following sites: [http://www.gamefaqs.com]--------------------------------------------[GameFAQs] [http://www.gamespot.com]--------------------------------------------[GameSpot] [http://faqs.ign.com]------------------------------------------------[IGN FAQs] [http://www.neoseeker.com]------------------------------------------[Neoseeker] [http://www.dlh.net]--------------------------------------[Dirty Little Helper] [http://www.cheats.de]----------------------------------------------[Cheats.de] [http://www.supercheats.com]--------------------------------------[SuperCheats] [http://www.honestgamers.com]------------------------------------[HonestGamers] This guide is copyright (c)2008 Quan Jin =============================================================================== --- Table of Contents --- =============================================================================== 1. Introduction...............................................[1000] 2. FAQ........................................................[2000] 3. Battle Overview............................................[3000] 4. Characters.................................................[4000] 5. Walkthrough................................................[5000] 5.1. Chapter I: Runefaust Invasion......................[5100] 5.2. Chapter II: Spirit of the Holy Spring..............[5200] 5.3. Chapter III: The Secret Weapon of Runefaust........[5300] 5.4. Chapter IV: The Great Fortress of Balbazak.........[5400] 5.5. Chapter V: Gateway to the Hidden Shrine............[5500] 5.6. Chapter VI: Descendant of the Sacred Dragon........[5600] 5.7. Chapter VII: The Lost Civilization.................[5700] 5.8. Chapter VIII: Rise of the Ancient Castle...........[5800] 6. Enemy Listing..............................................[6000] 7. Weapons Listing............................................[7000] 8. Ring Listing...............................................[8000] 9. Magic Spells...............................................[9000] 10. Shop Listing.............................................[10000] 11. Version History..........................................[11000] 12. Legal Disclaimers........................................[12000] 13. Credits and Closing......................................[13000] To find a section quickly, press Ctrl-F and type in either the name of the section along with its content number (ie. 1., 2., 3., etc.) OR you can use the codes on the far right. Simply type in the brackets with the code number to get a jump. =============================================================================== --- 1. Introduction --- [1000] =============================================================================== It's been many years since Shining Force first hit the Sega Genesis. Now, over a decade after its release, the strategy RPG genre has grown to cover titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem and other franchises that are still going strong. Much of their success can be attributed to one of the first pioneers of the genre, Shining Force. Shining Force features many standard RPG element, though it takes the turn- based RPG genre a step further. Your characters' movement, strategy, and orders are all under your control. I hope you find this guide, which includes a walkthrough and various appendices, helpful! =============================================================================== --- 2. FAQ --- [2000] =============================================================================== +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [Q] How can I change my party lineup for battles? [A] Speak with Nova at the Shining Force HQ and use the "Join" command to switch around characters. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [Q] How and when can characters be promoted? [A] Most characters can be promoted at a church at level 10. Simply ask the priest to "Promote" a unit. However, it's a common practice to promote at level 20 for higher preset statistics. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [Q] What does it mean when a piece of equipment is cursed? [A] When a cursed piece of equipment is equipped, it cannot be removed by anyone other than a priest. Occasionally in battle, the equipped character will take minor damage. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [Q] Who/What is Jogurt? [A] Jogurt is a quirky little hamster-like creature. You can pick him/her/it up in Pao on your first visit by checking the building at the town's upper-left corner. Jogurt's stats never change, meaning he can only deal 1 HP damage at most in battle. However, when you do manage to kill an enemy with him/her/it, you will be gifted a Jogurt Ring. Any character equipped with a Jogurt Ring will be transformed into a Jogurt in battle. The Jogurt Ring doesn't affect stats or abilities in any way; it's just a neat little novelty item. With enough patience, you can transform your entire force into a team of Jogurts! +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [Q] Where is the Moon Stone? [A] It's located in a cave on the Bustoke Quarry. You can access the cave after having run the Runefaust forces from the area. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [Q] Where is the Heat Axe located? [A] One of the Lizardmen in Battle 12 is carrying it. Make sure that you kill it with a unit that has a free spot in his or her inventory. Otherwise, you won't be able to attain it. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [Q] How do I attain a Doom Blade? [A] One of the Durahans in Battle 22 is carrying it. Also, Hanzou joins your party with it already equipped. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [Q] How do I attain the Demon Rod? [A] The Demon Master in Battle 23 is carrying it. Defeat him to steal it. Note that you must have at least one empty slot to collect it. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ [Q] How do I attain the Valkyrie? [A] You will find it in the chest in Battle 23. Note that you must collect it DURING battle. Otherwise, you will not be able to grab it. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ =============================================================================== --- 3. Battle Overview --- [3000] =============================================================================== For those unfamiliar with the mechanics of Shining Force or strategy RPGs in general, this section will provide an overview of the basics. [-----------------------------------------------------------------------------] On the battlefield, you can have a maximum of 12 units at once. Different units have their own weaknesses, strengths, and abilities. Some units can wield ranged units such as arrows whereas others can cast spells with a wide range of effects. The order of turns is determined by the speed of every unit on the field. The higher the speed statistics, the faster a particular unit will be able to act. Enemies on the field will move automatically to try to kill your party members. When it's your turn, the cursor will flash over a particular unit on your side. Then, the ground will flash surrounding the character, indicating the areas you can move to. The amount of distance a particular unit can travel is determined by his or her movement stat. For example, a fighter with a MOVE of 5 can move a total of five steps. Keep in mind that influences such as terrain will affect mobility. Some characters are better fit for different types of terrain. Some are even capable of flying, thus eliminating any issue the terrain may pose. These characteristics are up to you to discover. After you move, you can perform a number of different actions. First of all, if you are in no position to attack your enemy, you can use the STAY command, which ends the selected unit's turn. The ITEM command allows that unit to use any item which he or she is carrying. An item can be used on the selected unit or an adjacent ally (or enemy). Should you be in range to attack an enemy, you can use the FIGHT command, which allows you to attack an enemy. Upon doing so, the tiles around the selected unit will flash, indicating the range of that particular unit. If an enemy is in range, you will be allowed to attack. If there is no enemy in range, then you will not be able to attack. Simple, no? Alternatively, you can use MAGIC, which brings up the various magic spells the selected unit is capable of casting. Needless to say, if the selected unit cannot cast any magic, you won't be able to use this tab. Various magic spells have different effects. Some, for example, deal offensive damage to enemy targets. Others heal HP or inflict status ailments. The battle system is very easy to pick up after playing through a few times. While you're moving, the enemy will be moving at the same time. Your objective is to defeat the enemy forces (unless there is a separate objective, which will be specifically stated) while the enemy attempts to defeat you. Capiche? =============================================================================== --- 4. Characters --- [4000] =============================================================================== Throughout your journey, you will encounter new characters who will join your party. Listed below is a rundown of every single character attainable. [-----------------------------------------------------------------------------] Max ~ =-= Class: SDMN --> HERO Acquired: Beginning of game Magic Spells: * Egress Max is the main silent protagonist of the game, meaning he is a required member in every battle. That isn't a disadvantage though, as Max boasts good attack and defense growth. It should be noted that Max must be kept alive through the course of every battle or else it's game over. In tough situations, do not hesitate to cast Egress to escape from battles - he has this spell for a reason. Ken ~ =-= Class: KNT --> PLDN Acquired: Guardiana Magic Spells: None Ken, the first knight to join your Shining Force, will see his use early in the game (when you have no choice but to send all of your units into battle). He does have a fair attack and defense growth; however, as better knights are recruited, Ken will become overshadowed by their stronger stat growth overall. Mae ~ =-= Class: KNT --> PLDN Acquired: Guardiana Magic Spells: None Mae is one of the first knights you will acquire in Shining Force. If trained properly and leveled up, she has the potential to be a beneficial addition to your team. Although her attack does not exceed some of the other fighters, Mae has an extremely high defense and HP growth. For a good portion of the game, Mae will likely have the most HP out of all your members. Arthur ~ =----= Class: KNT --> PLDN Acquired: Manarina Magic Spells: * Blaze * Freeze * Bolt Although he starts off as a horrid knight, Arthur will eventually grow to become one of the, if not the best, paladins in your party. His stat growth will really explode once he's promoted (best to promote at level 20, mind) as to completely leave the other paladins in the dust. Couple that with the fact that he learns three magic spells along the way, and you have quite a formidable unit on your team. Pelle ~ =---= Class: KNT --> PLDN Acquired: Pao Bridge Magic Spells: None This knight begins with extremely strong stats when you first recruit him. However, his growth beyond that is stifled as you level him up further until his stats are around the same league as your other knights (or possibly worse). Even so, Pelle is a good fighter with above-average attack and defense growth. Vankar ~ =----= Class: KNT --> PLDN Acquired: Pao Magic Spells: None Vankar has the potential to be a very strong knight, even if his stats early on do not show it. His HP and defense growth are quite good, as is his attack growth. As is the case with all knights, Vankar is best used when you need fighters with mobility over sheer power. Earnest ~ =-----= Class: KNT --> PLDN Acquired: Uranbatol Magic Spells: None For the last knight to join your party, Earnest does not really have much to offer. His stat growth is comparable (and occasionally worse) to the other mediocre knights, of whom grew obsolete earlier in the game. Luke ~ =--= Class: WARR --> GLDR Acquired: Guardiana Magic Spells: None Luke will prove to be an instrumental fighter from the point you attain him early on through a good segment of the game. His defense growth is phenomenal, as is his attack and HP growth. These advantages make him perfect for running the front line of a battle to soak up enemy attacks. Gort ~ =--= Class: WARR --> GLDR Acquired: Guardiana Magic Spells: None Gort is a tank! His defense and HP growth render him nearly impervious to enemy attacks. This aspect makes him ideal for protecting weaker units by acting as a shield. Gort can also push an offensive; he's capable of dealing heavy damage with whatever weapon he is wielding. Guntz ~ =---= Class: SKNT --> SBRN Acquired: Pao Magic Spells: None The huge ironclad Guntz benefits from one of the highest, if not the highest, defense growths out of all the characters. Where he exceeds in defense though, Guntz falls in terms of agility and mobility. Also, all magic spells ignore defense. Tao ~ =-= Class: MAGE --> WIZD Acquired: Guardiana Magic Spells: * Blaze/Blaze 2/Blaze 3/Blaze 4 * Sleep * Dispel * Boost Although she is the first mage acquired in the game, Tao is useful throughout the game. Her Blaze spell, when fully maxed out, becomes extremely powerful. Along with that, she learns Boost (at a very late level though), which increases a unit's attack power. As is the case with most spellcasters, Tao suffers from low HP and defense growth; keep her protected in battle or else she'll fall to enemy attacks quickly. Anri ~ =--= Class: MAGE --> WIZD Acquired: Manarina Magic Spells: * Blaze/Blaze 2 * Freeze/Freeze 2/Freeze 3/Freeze 4 * Bolt 1/Bolt 2 * Muddle Anri is a versatile spellcaster. She not only maxes out Freeze, but can cast both Blaze and Bolt up to level 2. Strategically, her skills don't do her too much justice. Muddle can be useful in some instances, but otherwise, you are better off just casting offensive spells. In battle, keep Anri protected because her low defense and HP can't take too many hits. Alef ~ =--= Class: MAGE --> WIZD Acquired: Tower of the Ancients Magic Spells: * Blaze/Blaze 2 * Freeze/Freeze 2 * Bolt/Bolt 2/Bolt 3/Bolt 4 * Desoul Bolt is an extremely useful spell because of its huge range of damage. Positioned strategically, enemy groups can be reduced to ashes with a few castings of Bolt 3. Bolt 4, though it doesn't deal damage over an area, is the strongest offensive magic spell in the game. Unfortunately, Alef suffers from low HP and defense. Domingo ~ =-----= Class: MGCR Acquired: Pao (from Domingo Egg) Magic Spells: * Freeze/Freeze 2/Freeze 3/Freeze 4 * Muddle * Desoul * Boost Domingo is easily the best spellcaster in the game. Freeze, once post was too long read more at your own risk |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 10:42am - aril ""] shining force is one of my favorite games. glad to know you're playing that game. GORT is great. depending on if you're actually playing the game or using an emulator, your problem can probably be fixed if you're using an emulator, try saving the state (if your emulator supports that) and then loading the state afterwards. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 10:46am - ouchdrummer ""] this is one of my fav games too. I have this on the original genesis format, I have shining force 2 for the original genesis too! I love the guy that looks like a little scrubbing bubble. What's his name? Dimitri? Is that it? He is awesome. I have a saved game at the last guy in both shining force 1&2. I play each of these games like once a year each. In addition to these two, i play landstalker once a year too. That game is way incredible. I STILL think the 3d jumping puzzles are hard/. |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 10:59am - kinslayer ""] Its on my Sega...I hate emulators. I have all my old saved games but I'm starting from ground zero here and it doesnt seem to save my status... Do you have to get past a certain chapter in order to save or cant you just save your status any time you visit a monk and it offers to save your game? |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:07am - kinslayer ""] Nevermind, I'm being an idiot. I just realized what I'm doing wrong reading that walkthrough. |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:08am - aril ""] Technically, I think (can't remember) after each Chapter it asks if you want to save. but generally speaking, you're supposed to do that stuff with the Monk in town, unless there's a save option in the general menu during the game. I can't remember because I just played 3 Fire Emblem games and they're very similar. But yea, you're supposed to be able to save it whenever I think. |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:11am - aril ""] Make sure you build Zylo up asap. That wolfman owns everyone later one. Don't use Guntz, he can barely move. I played it through one time to use all the weak characters that I never use and it was tough. When you build Arthur up and promote him to a paladin, he can use basic magic. But, I was actually surprised at his strength; it was close to Earnest's. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:13am - ouchdrummer ""] I don't mind emulators, although i definately prefer sega. So does anyone remember the little scrubbing bubble guys name? |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:14am - aril ""] Domingo, right? |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:15am - aril ""] I really the part of the game when you fight Kane. It's so epic. |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:18am - timma ""] Pretty sure I lost most of my young life playing Altered Beast, Forgotten Words, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe on Genesis. And the first Mortal Kombat of course. |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:19am - aril ""] Lost? Sounds like a young life worth living, haha. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:20am - ouchdrummer ""] YEAH DOMINGO!! dude, that guy was awesome. He got the high level freeze spells before anyone else did. I really liked the flying angel/wolf-like dudes too. They were totally bad ass. I already wanna play this game again. |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:23am - aril ""] I've always had a problem training and promoting Bleu, the dragon. Everyone says that once he gets promoted and trained, he gets so powerful. I promoted him before but I never got him to be as powerful as people say. The dark armies of Runefaust don't stand a chance against Kinslayer. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:29am - ouchdrummer ""] Bleu was bad ass, but you had to get him, then on the very next battle continue fighting right till the end, then egressing. Over, and over, and over, till he catches up with what he should be. It took forever. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:30am - ouchdrummer ""] I was always a big fan of Tao, you got er right at the beginning, and she just got more and more badass. |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:37am - aril ""] worst character in the game = Khris. she is the worst healer ever. even worse than Lowe. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:42am - ouchdrummer ""] yeah, khris seriously does suck. Good call. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 11:42am - ouchdrummer ""] How about landstalker? You guys ever play that one? |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 12:15pm - aril ""] yea, I love LandStalker. Definitely good puzzles. If you have a GBA, get Golden Sun 1 + 2. Same programmers as Shining Force and the puzzles are very tricky. |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 12:45pm - Kinslayer ""] Never heard of Landstalker. Is it fantasy RPG? Thats all I can tolerate... I wish more people had Macs growing up like I did. Some of the best RPGs ever: Realmz Exile I, II, and, III and this fucking bad ass sci fi one from Ambrosia Software. I'm forgetting the name but it was so good. |
| _______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 12:51pm - timma ""] Kinslayer said:Never heard of Landstalker. Is it fantasy RPG? Thats all I can tolerate... I wish more people had Macs growing up like I did. Some of the best RPGs ever: Realmz Exile I, II, and, III and this fucking bad ass sci fi one from Ambrosia Software. I'm forgetting the name but it was so good. There was this game we used to play on Mac all the time...was out around the same time as Myst I think. War of the Gods maybe? I dunno, it was fun as shit though...puzzle action with Greek Mythology and stuff. |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 12:56pm - ouchdrummer ""] Kinslayer said:Never heard of Landstalker. Is it fantasy RPG? Thats all I can tolerate... yeah, it's a 3/4 view. It's zelda-ish, as in there are multiple "dungeons", lots of hack/slash, but all while solving puzzles. Confusing puzzles, and diffucult jumping puzzles. It's bad ass. |
| ______________________________ [Oct 6,2008 5:22pm - rbss ""] Kinslayer said:Never heard of Landstalker. Is it fantasy RPG? Thats all I can tolerate... Dude, really? One of the all time Genesis classics. Get it! [img] |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 6,2008 5:32pm - ouchdrummer ""] i probably beat landstalker more than any other game in my entire life. I absolutely love that game. |