Should I start with Shining Force 1 or 2?

Post by **RyaNtheSlayA** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:44 am

I'm wanting to get into the Shining Force series but I'm not sure if I should start with the first or second one. Any advice?

Post by **MrPopo** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 2:10 am

Start with the first one. The second one is larger and grander, so you wanna start with the first.

Post by **RyaNtheSlayA** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:55 am

MrPopo wrote:Start with the first one. The second one is larger and grander, so you wanna start with the first.

Okay, how long would you say it takes to get through it?

Post by **brunoafh** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 2:24 pm

I'll add that Shining Force 2 is a significantly better game. Unless your aim is to have them all under your belt, I would say SF 1 is skip-able.

Post by **MrPopo** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:03 pm

RyaNtheSlayA wrote:
MrPopo wrote:Start with the first one. The second one is larger and grander, so you wanna start with the first.
Okay, how long would you say it takes to get through it?

I'd say each mission is about 5-15 minutes to get through, and there's 30 battles. Add in a bit of time for the town sequences.

To compare, Shining Force 2's battle lengths are about the same, but there's 43 battles required and there are several optional battles as well.

Post by **Runefaust** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:18 pm

I definitely suggest playing the first one. If you play Shining Force II prior to the first I think your experiences with the second installment would affect your Shining Force play through in a detrimental manner (it's like downgrading somewhat).

Website · Post by **Redifer** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:11 pm

If I recall correctly (yes, I actually typed out every word instead of IIRC because I live on the edge. I'm cRaZy!) Shining Force 2 references the story of Shining Force 1. So if you play through part 2 first, you'll be all "WTF are they talking about?" whereas if you have played through part 1 first you'll be in-the-know... one of the cool kids.

Post by **RyaNtheSlayA** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:27 pm

Redifer wrote:If I recall correctly (yes, I actually typed out every word instead of IIRC because I live on the edge. I'm cRaZy!) Shining Force 2 references the story of Shining Force 1. So if you play through part 2 first, you'll be all "WTF are they talking about?" whereas if you have played through part 1 first you'll be in-the-know... one of the cool kids.

In this case I'll go with the first. 2 definitely looks and sounds better but I may as well get the whole story.

Post by **Ziggy** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:41 pm

Redifer wrote:If I recall correctly (yes, I actually typed out every word instead of IIRC because I live on the edge. I'm cRaZy!) Shining Force 2 references the story of Shining Force 1. So if you play through part 2 first, you'll be all "WTF are they talking about?" whereas if you have played through part 1 first you'll be in-the-know... one of the cool kids.

IIRC (I like to be safe)... The two games on the Game Gear (remade together on the Sega CD - known as Shining Force CD) bridges the story between the first two games on the Genesis.

Post by **Hatta** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:39 pm

So the most correct order would be SF1 -> SF CD -> SF2?

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