Shining Soul
Shining Soul is an action RPG developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by Sega for the Game Boy Advance. Set in the Shining universe, the game features hack-and-slash gameplay with character customization and multiplayer support via link cable.
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About This Game
Shining Soul offers four character classes (Warrior, Archer, Mage, and Dragonute) each with unique abilities and playstyles. Players embark on quests to defeat the Dark Dragon and restore peace to the land.
The game introduced real-time combat to the Shining series while retaining RPG elements like equipment upgrades and skill development. Its randomized dungeon layouts enhance replayability.
Shining Soul was praised for its smooth controls and satisfying progression system, though some critics noted its repetitive mission structure. It spawned a sequel, Shining Soul II, in 2003.
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