Shining Force III
1997 • Camelot Software
8.9/10Sega
Strategy RPG
Epic tactical RPG featuring political intrigue, massive battles, and interconnected storylines.
Gameplay
Grid-based tactical RPG with character classes, story-driven campaigns, and strategic battle scenarios.
Historical Context
Developed by Camelot as the ambitious conclusion to the Shining Force series with multiple interconnected campaigns.
Fun Facts
- • Released as three separate scenarios in Japan
- • Only the first scenario was localized in English
- • Features over 100 hours of gameplay across all scenarios
Cultural Impact
Represented the peak of tactical RPG design on Saturn and influenced subsequent strategy RPG development.
Review
Shining Force III delivered epic tactical RPG gameplay with excellent story and strategic depth, though most remained Japan-exclusive.