Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
Apr 18, 2017 9 years ago
Shiness is a half open world role playing game which has in particular a realtime dynamic battlesystem. You will play five characters from different species that are talking in an exclusive language especially created for its universe. Moreover, the storyline will be affected by your choices. Shiness is offering an unique experience that you won't forget! As Chado, communicate with the Shiness to help bring an end to a warring conflict between the multiple kingdoms of the celestial islands in this upcoming RPG from Enigami.
What it’s like
Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom delivers a nostalgic action-RPG experience reminiscent of late PlayStation 2 titles, set within a vibrant, half-open world of celestial islands. Players control Chado and a diverse cast of companions to resolve a warring conflict across fractured kingdoms. The narrative is driven by player choices that influence the story's direction, though the plot remains fairly standard fantasy fare. A defining feature is the use of an invented language for dialogue, adding unique flavor but potentially hindering immersion for some. Combat is the core pillar, featuring real-time third-person mechanics with a focus on timing-based parries and magic usage. While the world exploration offers a sense of adventure, the systems depth is limited. The tone balances lighthearted anime aesthetics with serious stakes, creating an enthralling but occasionally uneven journey that prioritizes mechanical engagement over narrative complexity.
Strong in CombatGameplay / Mechanics
Keep in mind The dialogue can feel awkward due to the invented language and exaggerated character reactions, which may break immersion. Additionally, the combat's parry and magic systems are noted as finicky, potentially frustrating players seeking precision.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, opencritic.com, pushsquare.com, keengamer.com, trueachievements.com, thumbculture.co.uk.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 18, 20179 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 18, 20179 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 18, 20179 years ago |
