Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Shining Force is more than some obscure strategy game that only your grandpa knew. It's a masterpiece... and it was abandoned.
Back in the golden age of the 16-bit era, SEGA and Camelot created something truly special: a turn-based strategy RPG filled with charm, depth, and unforgettable pixel art. Shining Force I & II shaped my childhood and still live rent-free in my heart to this day.
This video is my love letter to the franchise:
To its music.
To its whimsical world.
To the magic that’s been forgotten.
Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering this gem for the first time, I hope my passion for this series speaks to you. Maybe, just maybe, it’s time we start remembering games like this... and the people who made them.
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All background music in the video is used from both Shining Force 1 and 2.
Sources from the interviews I mentioned in the video are below:
-shmuplations.com/shiningforce
-toucharcade.com/2015/03/12/rpg-reload-file-029-shining-force
Sources (not provided in the video)
Nihil's video covering Silver Ghost (where I first learned of the inspiration): youtu.be/NBwNXlTdTZI?si=bx6OUcnY2RBZQVPI
Bugged Land Effect in Shining Force 1 Explained: shiningforce-sr.com/shining-force-1/guide/16
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Shining Force is more than some obscure strategy game that only your grandpa knew. It's a masterpiece... and it was abandoned.
Back in the golden age of the 16-bit era, SEGA and Camelot created something truly special: a turn-based strategy RPG filled with charm, depth, and unforgettable pixel art. Shining Force I & II shaped my childhood and still live rent-free in my heart to this day.
This video is my love letter to the franchise:
To its music.
To its whimsical world.
To the magic that’s been forgotten.
Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering this gem for the first time, I hope my passion for this series speaks to you. Maybe, just maybe, it’s time we start remembering games like this... and the people who made them.
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Like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy my content: youtube.com/user/Megamanwiz?sub_confirmation=1
Become a Hero of the channel, if you wish to further support what I do: youtube.com/channel/UC8OBDYOqKnoemEjxjw6_0-w/join
My wonderful avatar was created by SapphireStarz11. Check her out below:
https://bsky.app/profile/sapphirestarz11.bsky.social
sapphirestarz11art.tumblr.com/?source=share
All background music in the video is used from both Shining Force 1 and 2.
Sources from the interviews I mentioned in the video are below:
-shmuplations.com/shiningforce
-toucharcade.com/2015/03/12/rpg-reload-file-029-shining-force
Sources (not provided in the video)
Nihil's video covering Silver Ghost (where I first learned of the inspiration): youtu.be/NBwNXlTdTZI?si=bx6OUcnY2RBZQVPI
Bugged Land Effect in Shining Force 1 Explained: shiningforce-sr.com/shining-force-1/guide/16
All copyright material in the video belongs to their respectful owners and no infringement is intended. If there are any issues, please contact me via e-mail first before issuing any claims or strikes: magnusblades@gmail.com
