Shining Force CD
Shining Force CD — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Shining Force CD on?
- Shining Force CD was released on Sega CD.
- When did Shining Force CD release?
- Shining Force CD was first released on July 22, 1994.
About Shining Force CD
This strategy RPG is a remastered compilation of two earlier Shining force titles: Shining Force Gaiden (originally released in Japan only) and Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya, both for the Game Gear. The two stories put players in the role of Nick, a hero of royal blood who must rescue Queen Anri of Gardiana and reclaim the kingdom of Cypress from the evil empire of Iom's clutches.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Sega CD
- Developer
- Sonic Co. Ltd
- Publisher
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Fantasy
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Collector value & authenticity
Sega CD · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $182 | $330 | — |
| Japanese release | $13 | $59 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about 2 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $44 in Oct 2008, $214 five years ago, and $130 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $45 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $42 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $50 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $50 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $65 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $77 | $79 |
| Jan 2015 | $80 | $118 |
| Jan 2016 | $120 | $180 |
| Jan 2017 | $99 | $126 |
| Jan 2018 | $103 | $149 |
| Jan 2019 | $128 | $183 |
| Jan 2020 | $178 | $199 |
| Jan 2021 | $208 | $342 |
| Jan 2022 | $226 | $371 |
| Jan 2023 | $262 | $315 |
| Jan 2024 | $241 | $266 |
| Jan 2025 | $91 | $240 |
| Jan 2026 | $113 | $267 |
| Nov 2026 | $130 | $253 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | March 1995 | 4656 | 010086046564 | — |
| Europe / PAL | April 1995 | 4656-50 | — | — |
| Japan | 22 July 1994 | G-6036 | — | ¥7,800 |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Med
A big tactical RPG that rewards patient players, with a save system you should plan around.
This is Shining Force CD, a tactical role-playing game developed by Sonic! Software Planning and published by Sega. It came out in Japan on 22 July 1994, in North America in March 1995 and in Europe in April 1995. Next Generation said it never really stretches outside the basic gameplay of the first Shining Force, but that there are plenty of new monsters, storylines and spells, while Mean Machines Sega previewed it with graphics that closely match the Mega Drive games and an impressive CD soundtrack.
The adventure is split into three books. Character stats from Books 1 and 2 carry into Book 3 if you save to a Backup RAM cartridge, because the unit's internal memory cannot hold all of the data files.
What the press said at the time
| Next Generation Issue 6 | June 1995 | **** |
| Famitsu | 8/10, 7/10, 7/10, 6/10 |
“There's no doubt that they're fine games and fans of the original Shining Force will especially like seeing the characters return.”
“Battles are long but not boring, the fighting sequences are smooth and well-detailed, and the exploration quality of the game has kept its allure through its various translations.”
“The children of the original Shining Force are back to do battle in this completely new game that's chock full of new monsters, puzzles, wonders and excitement”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Sega CD version.
Before you buy
Reproductions of this game are sold, so ask for photos of the disc's printed side, its data side and the inner ring, and check that the title and catalogue number on the disc match the case. A coloured data side or a sticker or inkjet label is a red flag, and a real case proves nothing about the disc inside. The US loose disc sits well above the middle among North American Sega CD games; the European disc usually costs somewhat more, and a Japanese disc usually costs far less. A Japanese disc needs a Japanese Mega-CD. If you want to continue Book 3 saves, add a Backup RAM cartridge to the plan.
Shining Force CD screenshots
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