Shining Force II Mega Drive
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- Shining Force II SEGA Mega Drive Box & Cartridge VGC Free Postage £109.95
- Shining Force Sega Mega Drive Action RPG Adventure Game Boxed Complete w/ Manual £139.99
- OFFERS COMBINE - SEGA MEGA DRIVE - GENUINE CARTRIDGE - SHINING FORCE £61.74
- Shining Force 2 - Sega Megadrive - PAL - Complete w/ Manual TESTED+ WORKS Two II £149.99
- Shining Force II (Sega Mega Drive Japanese) Box, Manual & Cartridge £37.09
- Sega Megadrive Shining Force II - PAL £55.81
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £125.39 | £37.09 | £395.43 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £125.39 | £37.09 | £395.43 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £96.72 | £28.90 | £219.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £79.96 | £28.90 | £175.49 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £95.67 | £28.90 | £219.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £105.78 | £28.90 | £219.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £123.66 | £28.90 | £399.22 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £105.74 | £28.90 | £219.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £93.77 | £28.90 | £219.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £87.84 | £28.90 | £219.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £105.75 | £28.90 | £399.22 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £87.80 | £28.90 | £219.99 | 10 |
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Game History
Shining Force II was developed and published by Camelot Software Planning and Sega for the Sega Mega Drive console. The game was directed by Yoichi Miyaji and continued the tactical RPG series that had gained popularity on earlier Sega hardware. The development team built upon the foundation of the original Shining Force, expanding the game's scope with improved graphics, deeper mechanics, and a more elaborate story.
Shining Force II was first released in Japan on December 20, 1992. It arrived in North America in 1993 and later in Europe, becoming one of the later significant RPG releases for the Mega Drive in Western markets. The game featured turn-based tactical combat on grid-based maps, a large cast of recruitable characters, and a narrative spanning multiple acts across different kingdoms.
The game received positive reviews from critics upon release, praised for its depth, strategic gameplay, and presentation on console hardware. However, sales were moderate rather than blockbuster numbers, as the Mega Drive was not traditionally known as an RPG powerhouse in the West, where the Super Nintendo dominated that genre. In Japan, it performed better commercially and maintained a stronger cultural presence.
Shining Force II has become historically significant among collectors due to its relative scarcity, especially in complete condition with original packaging. Cartridge-based copies command premium prices in the retro gaming market, and the game is recognized as one of the finest tactical RPGs on the Mega Drive platform. Its reputation has grown considerably since its original release as collectors and emulation communities have rediscovered it.
The game's soundtrack, composed by Motoi Sakuraba and others, is frequently cited as memorable and well-crafted. Notably, Shining Force II remained exclusive to the Mega Drive, never receiving ports or remakes to other platforms, which has further contributed to its collectible status and cult following among retro gaming enthusiasts seeking authentic 16-bit tactical RPG experiences.