Shining Force series shines on @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on September 22, 2006

News: Shining Force EXA is coming to the PS2.

Sega has announced a new addition to the Shining Force series with Shining Force EXA for the PS2.

As always, Sega plans to infuse EXA's plotline with lots of memorable characters and a deep stroyline, which they describe like this:

The world of Shining Force EXA has long been steeped in devastating wars and oppression. Two bitter nations wage constant war upon each other by summoning armies of beasts and demons. Now, decades later, neither side has gained any perceivable advantage over the other, while the world and its people lay ravaged and devastated by the ceaseless fighting. Players take the role of two characters in Shining Force EXA; Toma, a warrior who holds the power to wield the Shining Force, is destined to unite the divided world in which he lives; and Cyrille, a powerful sorceress who fights to create a better future for her homeland. Together Toma and Cyrille embark on a quest to bring peace and order back to their war-ravaged world.

"The Shining franchise has provided deep plotlines and exciting gameplay throughout its long running history," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "New innovations such as the Fortress System and enhanced party commands add a new layer of strategic gameplay to Shining Force EXA that delivers a compelling experience for today's gamers."

EXA will feature a new strategic element called the Fortress System. The Fortress System will force players to protect their "Geo Fortress", which is their home base, with both offensive attacks and defensive manuevers. As the game progresses players become linked to their fortress and when it is attacked the game will switch to the fortress defense forces to fight off the attackers.

Shining Force EXA does not currently have a release date, but a 2007 release is assumed.