Shining Force Neo

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 2005
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: New fast-paced gameplay takes the classic Shining Force franchise in a bold new direction. Shining Force Neo is an Action RPG featuring a dramatic, character-driven story and a high gloss anime aesthetic. Real-time combat creates a deeper sense of personal involvement in battles, and theNew fast-paced gameplay takes the classic Shining Force franchise in a bold new direction. Shining Force Neo is an Action RPG featuring a dramatic, character-driven story and a high gloss anime aesthetic. Real-time combat creates a deeper sense of personal involvement in battles, and the presence of more than 90 enemies on screen at once ratchets up the grand scale that the Shining Force games are known for. [Sega]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. 1UP
    90
    It's great fun, a fantastic example of substance and style, and provides depth at nearly every turn. What better way to combat the armies of darkness?
  2. Gamer 2.0
    83
    In the end, Neo contains all of the Shining that gamers are looking for, but none of the Force.
  3. Just RPG
    82
    A throwback to old-school hack-and-slash games which incorporates some new elements that keeps it fresh and fun. Although the graphics, audio, and storyline certainly will not set the gaming world ablaze, the solid game mechanics should offer plenty of enjoyment for players.
  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    The key to a game like this is to make combat feel really good, which is something Shining Force Neo does a lot better than those middling Champions of Norrath games. When you swing your sword, it feels like it has impact, even if you're only hitting a barrel.
  5. Digital Entertainment News
    64
    If you're a fan of hack-n-slash button-mashing in your RPGs, Shining Force Neo offers a load of challenge and a long campaign.
  6. G4 TV
    60
    Shining Force Neo does its job, but it’s a bit too tough considering that you pretty much have to wait for your character to get stronger rather than improving it on your own.
  7. Eurogamer
    40
    To be presented with this utterly misguided and ill-conceived attempt to reinvent one of the best strategy-RPG series of the last two decades seems criminal and unfair. It’s a mammoth level grind, bringing together some of the action-RPG genre’s very worst conventions while leaving out some of the best.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. FridayU.
    Oct 27, 2005
    10
    An excellent sequel to one of my all time series. I was skeptical about the whole real time aspect, but Sega pulled it off quite nicely. I An excellent sequel to one of my all time series. I was skeptical about the whole real time aspect, but Sega pulled it off quite nicely. I highly recommend Neo for anyone who loved the first two, or those looking for a new Action-RPG.… Expand
  2. ScottS.
    Nov 8, 2005
    10
    This game is awesome the graphics are just as awesome.
  4. Mithyus
    Mar 25, 2007
    10
    Shining Force is not perfect in technique, but certainly brings numerous enjoyable hours of pure fun.
  5. Pikamaru
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Diablo met with anime and Shining Force Neo born.Story may not good but gameplay is extremely fun!
  6. StephenT.
    Oct 18, 2005
    10
    Great game despite it not being a strategy rpg.
  7. Nathdman
    Feb 9, 2006
    6
    This game seriously dissapoints me. I was hoping that it would be like the best shining force games, 1 and 2. But it changed for the worst.
  8. BenV.
    Oct 8, 2005
    0
    Once again, Shining Force has become one of the worst games in the genre that is the RPG. And once again, Sega has proven to me that it isOnce again, Shining Force has become one of the worst games in the genre that is the RPG. And once again, Sega has proven to me that it is the worst videogame company. If you have already picked this up and want to get rid of its horrible taste, I suggest much better action RPGs like the Dark Cloud and Kingdom Hearts series.… Expand

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#63 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005