Features
- Real‑time action RPG combat — Slash through enemies using quick attacks, charged strikes, and special abilities tied to your partner.
- Partner Link system — Pair Xion with one of several allies, each offering different combat styles, elemental affinities, and powerful combination techniques.
- Branching story routes — Your choices and partner preferences influence which characters join you, how relationships develop, and which ending you reach.
- Distinct playable partners — Characters like Elwyn, Lazarus, Ryuna, and Mao bring unique weapons, magic types, and personalities to the battlefield.
- Summon Ring mechanics — Magical rings determine your partner options and unlock new abilities as the story progresses.
- Hand‑drawn anime art — Character designs by Tony Taka give the game a signature visual identity, blending soft colors with expressive portraits.
- Multiple endings — Replay value comes from different character routes, story branches, and relationship outcomes.
- Fantasy worldbuilding — Explore towns, forests, fortresses, and mystical realms tied to the lore of Shildia and the wider Shining universe.
- Light RPG progression — Level up characters, improve stats, and unlock new abilities without overwhelming complexity.
- Accessible structure — Short missions and straightforward controls make it easy to jump into battles and experiment with different partner combinations.
Product Description
Shining Tears brings fast action RPG combat and a beautifully illustrated fantasy world to the PlayStation 2. Play as Xion, a mysterious young warrior with the power to summon allies through magical rings, and battle through armies of monsters and invading forces. Choose partners with unique abilities, unleash powerful combination attacks, and follow branching story paths shaped by your relationships with the game’s cast.
Specs
General
| Brand Name | SEGA |
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Gameplay
| Number of Players | 1 |
|---|---|
| Online Multiplayer | false |
| Co-op Mode | false |
| Perspective | Side-Scroller |
| Genre | RPG |
| Subgenre | Action RPG |
Fandom
| Publisher Name | SEGA |
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| Developer Name | Camelot |