Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. 70
    Shining Force is only worth buying for those who like their RPG meals to be served in small helpings and without any fat. Those who are growing tired of the endless pages of stats and infinite battles that are currently in vogue will find a lot to enjoy here.
  2. GMR Magazine
    70
    If you're frustrated by "FFTA," this is strategy with training wheels. [July 2004, p.92]
  3. Hardcore S-RPG fans looking for their next fix will enjoy this title.
  4. The fact that the storyline really fails to draw you in at all will doubtless be the main barrier that falls across the path of the casual player.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    50
    Serves a good game to learn the various aspects of turn-based strategy - but little else.

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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
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. 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. Full Review »
  2. 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. Full Review »
  3. Nov 9, 2018
    10
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