• Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 2005
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Negative: 3 out of 26
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  1. StephenT.
    Oct 18, 2005
    10
    Great game despite it not being a strategy rpg.
  2. ScottS.
    Nov 8, 2005
    10
    This game is awesome the graphics are just as awesome.
  3. Mithyus
    Mar 25, 2007
    10
    Shining Force is not perfect in technique, but certainly brings numerous enjoyable hours of pure fun.
  4. 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 highly recommend Neo for anyone who loved the first two, or those looking for a new Action-RPG.
  5. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Spectacular game I recommend to those who like diablo, since there is no ps2 in diablo only speak bad who knows the old series that is very good, just because it changed the style of play, but the game is very good for those who do not know the series and want to meet :)
  6. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Diablo met with anime and Shining Force Neo born.Story may not good but gameplay is extremely fun!

Awards & Rankings

63
#63 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. 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. In the end, Neo contains all of the Shining that gamers are looking for, but none of the Force.
  3. It's a long game whose simplistic but satisfying combat can be quite addictive, but mostly for meticulous players who don't get frustrated easily.