A bizarre and horrifying chain of occurrences took happening in a magnificent country that was maybe not so distant from our own globe. Dark Dragon served as the leader of the forces of darkness as they battled for dominance over the realm of Rune. Legendary light warriors fought them using both old and contemporary weaponry available at the period, and they ultimately succeeded in banishing Dark Dragon to another dimension. But Dark Dragon made a solemn oath that he would be able to break through the inter-dimensional barrier and return to our Earth in one thousand years’ time.
A thousand years of quiet and peace transpired during this time. The people of the planet were overjoyed to be allowed to live their lives in contentment. They were able to spend their time re-discovering the magical and technical wonders that Dark Dragon had destroyed and putting those wonders to use for the benefit of everyone. However, the kingdom of Runefaust has initiated a tremendous onslaught against the other kingdoms of Rune with the intention of assisting the Dark Dragon in his return to this realm. A small group of brave individuals has been dispatched on a perilous expedition to engage in combat with the evil powers that reside in Runefaust.
Shining Force is a role-playing game that focuses on strategy. As the player character travels across the regions of Rune, he is accompanied on his journey by other warriors who share his goal of putting an end to the Runefaust army. Every fighter has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages. New abilities, like weapons and spells, are unlocked for the characters as the player advances through the game.
