Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: Darksol, a mysterious traveler, plans to resurrect a dangerous creature, the Dark Dragon, to invade the kingdom of Guardiana. In Shining Force: Dark Resurrection, you play the part of a young warrior who was washed ashore in Guardiana, and you remember nothing from your past. Now, you mustDarksol, a mysterious traveler, plans to resurrect a dangerous creature, the Dark Dragon, to invade the kingdom of Guardiana. In Shining Force: Dark Resurrection, you play the part of a young warrior who was washed ashore in Guardiana, and you remember nothing from your past. Now, you must become a leader and control a band of up to 12 characters on the battlefield as you fight to save Guardiana from the forces of evil. On your journey, you'll discover a wide array of weapons, armor, and powerful magic spells.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Eurogamer
    90
    A true classic. It may not have the admirable depth of "Final Fantasy Tactics Advance" or "Fire Emblem," but it has twice the character - and twice the fun.
  2. Nintendo Power
    88
    Fans of "Fire Emblem" and "Final Fantasy Tactics Advance" will jump right into Shining Force. [July 2004, p.120]
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  3. Play Magazine
    83
    Becomes completely absorbing through its world, characters and thoughtful gameplay. [June 2004, p.72]
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  4. IGN
    78
    With excellent titles like "Advance Wars," "Final Fantasy Tactics Advance," and "Fire Emblem," the GBA is already well represented in the turn based strategy genre. Shining Force is not quite as deep or visually interesting as these newer entries into the genre.
  5. My Gamer
    76
    They took the defining game of not just this series but the genre itself and gave it a much deserved booster shot.
  6. GameSpy
    75
    Despite my picky complaints, I still really enjoyed my return to Shining Force, and couldn't stop until I got all the way through it.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    50
    Serves a good game to learn the various aspects of turn-based strategy - but little else.
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  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. hocineDZ
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing remake of an awesome turn based rpg, the battle system animation looks so beautiful it never gets boring and that's what i like aboutAmazing remake of an awesome turn based rpg, the battle system animation looks so beautiful it never gets boring and that's what i like about this title, In general Atlus games never disappoint they make quality games.… Expand
  2. pow123456789
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    best game of all time best game of all time best game of all time best game of all time best game of all time best game of all time bestbest game of all time best game of all time best game of all time best game of all time best game of all time best game of all time best game of all time… Expand
  4. AlbinW
    May 13, 2004
    10
    This game is going to be totaly bad ass. i am psyked about the remake and i can not wait for this classic game that i have loved for many This game is going to be totaly bad ass. i am psyked about the remake and i can not wait for this classic game that i have loved for many years to hit the selfs again.… Expand
  5. Darros2
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Un gran videojuego por donde se le mire, es un remake del título de Sega, conserva la jugabilidad e historia que realmente es atrapante, tieneUn gran videojuego por donde se le mire, es un remake del título de Sega, conserva la jugabilidad e historia que realmente es atrapante, tiene una serie de personajes que conforman tu ejército que son todos bastante queribles y con personalidades bastante diferentes entre sí, junto tambien a distintas clases que les permiten ser diferentes totalmente entre ellos. A diferencia del original contiene la adición de las cartas de cada personaje y 3 personajes totalmente nuevos para este título, por lo que si disfrutaste del original este es un juego que no te puedes perder.… Expand
  6. MichaelR.
    Mar 30, 2004
    9
    This is a remake of the 1993 classic Shining Force that came out for the Sega Genesis This is a remake of the 1993 classic Shining Force that came out for the Sega Genesis (http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&SQL=GIH||||||211). As a fan of the original, I can't wait to pick this up on the GBA.… Expand
  7. TomV.
    May 21, 2004
    9
    Just finished the game! Great remake, better than the original with few new ideas and good graphics. Play it! :)
  8. MatthewG.
    May 5, 2004
    8
    This seems pretty good so far, though it's kinda hard to play while playing Advance Wars too as they need similar but slightly different This seems pretty good so far, though it's kinda hard to play while playing Advance Wars too as they need similar but slightly different tactics and you end up messing it up a lot. Not a fault of the game though, just my brain not being able to keep enough information in it ;) I was also impressed it came out here in the UK before America.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#20 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#36 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004