# Shining Force Classics — Retro 3D Dungeon Crawler > Collection of three classic SEGA RPGs: dungeon crawler and tactical combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Sega America.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shining-force-classics/id1437922492 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sega America](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.19/5 from 2,503 App Store ratings · 220 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 114 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-10-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shining-force-classics/id1437922492/reviews.md ## What is Shining Force Classics? Three episodes of SEGA’s Shining series hit SEGA Forever in one single app! Sharing the same universe but taking the players through different game genres – both 3D dungeon-crawler and turn-based tactical RPG – this Shining saga throws you and your team into deep stories and large-scale strategic battles. Are you ready for the three quests ahead? Shining in the Darkness Vanish the fiendish forces of Dark Sol and restore peace to the enchanted Kingdom of Thornwood. Search for the powerful Arms of Light and fight the savage creatures that roam the darkness of the Labyrinth. Use your warrior’s skills and cunning to pass the test of the Ancients and become a shining knight. • 3D first-person perspective puts you in the adventure • Incredible panoramic and cinematic views • Fast-paced scrolling whisks you from battle to battle, for non-stop action Shining Force: The Legacy of Great Intention The Continent of Rune has slumbered in peace for 50 generations. A horde of invaders swarm across the border, while a dragon that has slept for centuries stirs in its tomb. Only the King’s youngest swordsman and his war party can defy the Dark Dragon’s evil power and crush the mighty army! • Control up to 10 different characters at once • Increase their skills and attributes through strategy, combat, and exploration! • Search through eight brilliant scenarios • Sub-quests and imaginative sequences make every game a new adventure! Shining Force II In the eerie Cave of the Past, a mischievous thief tampers with the mystical Stones of light and Dark. The Stones once imprisoned the Evil of All Ages. Now the deadly Zeon is unleashed. His rage will hurl the galaxy into eternal darkness — unless the Shining Force can stop him! • The legendary epic resumes with an entirely new story, awesome cinematic battle sequences, and incredible monsters! • Build an awesome 12-member strike force from over 20 characters and develop them into fiercer, stronger, more magical warriors! • Experience superb fantasy-style 16-bit graphics! MOBILE GAME FEATURES PLAY FREE with ad-support or ad-free via In-App Purchase SAVE YOUR GAMES – save your progress at any point in the game. LEADERBOARDS – compete with the world for high scores CONTROLLER SUPPORT: MFi compatible controllers - - - - - Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/soa-pp Terms of Use: https://www.sega.com/EULA Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase. Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" and may collect "Precise Location Data". Please see our privacy policy for more information. © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, Shining Bundle, SEGA Forever, and the SEGA Forever logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates. ## Key features - Three classic RPG episodes - 3D first-person dungeon crawling - Turn-based tactical combat - Character skill and attribute development - Multiple scenarios and sub-quests - Save game progress - Controller support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Shining Force Bundle Premium | $4.99 | one-time | | Shining Force 2 Premium | $1.99 | one-time | | Shining Force Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | | Shining in the Darkness Prem. | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Shining Force Classics? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Great nostalgic experience - 👍 Faithful emulation of classic games - 💡 Ability to save anywhere - 🎮 Controller support **Cons** - 🐛 Unreliable save system - 🔍 Clunky controls and interface - 💰 Ads even after paying to remove them - 🔌 Requires internet connection to save **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes when casting spells - Saved data not loading properly - Inconsistent performance and crashes **Most requested features** - Offline save option - Improved control scheme - Shining Force 3 and other series additions ## Recent user reviews (10 of 220) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shining-force-classics/id1437922492/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Just as I remember them *2025-06-03, version 9.0.0* Played these games years ago, and this is a faithful emulation without ads or other sketchy stuff. Just fun, casual, classic games. ### 5/5 — Love this game! *2025-06-01, version 9.0.0* Thank you very much for bringing this game back to play on my iPad mini. I love it very much and I appreciate all the time and the effort to keep it going for us.. ### 3/5 — Great return to retro gaming *2025-05-31, version 9.0.0* This game keeps everything of the original. My only complaints would be that the controls are terrible. It is very hard to use the on screen control pad. I also wish they would have made the screen area a little bigger. ### 5/5 — Love it *2025-05-31, version 9.0.0* Have played this game dozens of times. So good. ### 5/5 — Good *2025-05-31, version 9.0.0* Good game and nostalgia ### 3/5 — Great games, but… *2025-05-29, version 9.0.0* The games are great, the joystick, is very frustrating and I’ve never gotten used to. ### 4/5 — Imperfect return of perfect games *2025-03-17, version 8.0.0* The Shining Force 1 and 2 ports to iOS grant some new features - like a new saving system - without getting in the way of the classic tactical RPG system exemplified in SF1 and SF2. The original games shine through , with their intricate world building, epic storylines, memorable characters, and each battle as its own strategic puzzle. The direction pad on iOS unfortunately sometimes makes the interface clunky, but this is truly the only mar on a game bundle that can bring you hours of ad-free fun gameplay for mere dollars. ### 5/5 — Works as well as a dead in the old days. *2025-03-09, version 8.0.0* I don’t know what any of these people in the comments are talking about. I have no issues with this game. It works just as well as it did in the old system and it’s super convenient to have it on the phone. I’m not a fan of mobile games but this game I’m very familiar with already so it’s easy to pick up and enjoy. I would’ve easily paid a lot more than what they’re charging. ### 5/5 — Keep Getting Signed Out *2025-03-06, version 8.0.0* Why do I keep getting signed out of this game? Now, Game Center isn't working for Shining Force but all the other games work just fine. Did I just lose all my progress? Will it ever sign back in? I don’t have this issue with any other game. ### 1/5 — Bad controls *2025-02-12, version 8.0.0* This is basically unplayable. 1 star. ## Frequently asked questions about Shining Force Classics ### What kind of games are included in Shining Force Classics? This app includes three classic SEGA games from the Shining series. Two are 3D first-person dungeon crawlers, and one is a turn-based tactical RPG. They share a common universe but offer distinct gameplay experiences. ### How can I play the games ad-free? The games are ad-supported by default, allowing free progression. An option to play ad-free is available through an in-app purchase. This purchase removes advertisements for a smoother, uninterrupted experience. ### Can I save my progress in these games? Yes, you can save your game progress at any point during your playthrough. This feature ensures that you don't lose your progress and can pick up where you left off whenever you want. ### What are the main gameplay elements? Gameplay involves exploring dungeons in a first-person perspective, engaging in strategic turn-based battles, and developing your characters' skills and attributes. You can build a strike force from a roster of characters to face various challenges and quests. ### Is this game compatible with controllers? Yes, the app supports MFi compatible controllers. This allows for a more traditional gaming experience if you prefer using a physical controller over touch controls. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 9.0.0 — 2025-05-29 Bug fixes and refinements ### 8.0.0 — 2025-01-16 Bug fixes and refinements ### 6.4.0 — 2022-11-09 Bug fixes and refinements ### 6.3.4 — 2022-08-16 Bug fixes and refinements ### 6.3.3 — 2022-07-28 Bug fixes and refinements ## Apps similar to Shining Force Classics | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Heroes Of War Magic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-of-war-magic/id1380346785) | 4.6 (262) | Free | Games | | [Fire Emblem Heroes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-heroes/id1181774280) | 4.7 (12,920) | Free | Games | | [Loop Hero](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549) | 4.9 (716) | Free | Games | | [Buriedbornes2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buriedbornes2/id6456705641) | 4.9 (631) | Free | Games | | [Arcane Quest 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-3/id1094997798) | 4.6 (302) | Free | Games | | [Sword of Convallaria](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-of-convallaria/id6451019582) | 4.7 (5,706) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Sega America - [Sonic The Hedgehog Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-classic/id316025912) - [Golden Axe Classics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-axe-classics/id319600514) - [Streets of Rage Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-classic/id320540355) - [Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-classic/id347411942) - [Super Monkey Ball: Sakura](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-monkey-ball-sakura/id363644188) - [Space Harrier II Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-harrier-ii-classic/id382277388) All apps by Sega America: https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*