Shining Force

This landmark tactical RPG begins in the peaceful kingdom of Guardiana, where the young hero Max and his friends guard the sacred Shining Force artifact. When the neighboring empire launches a sudden invasion and unleashes dark forces seeking the power of the Ancients, the kingdom is thrown into war. Max leads his band of varied warriors through a grid-based battlefield, moving chess-like pieces while managing classes, spells, and equipment between battles. A journey of quest and war unfolds as the heroes learn of the ancient civilizations whose lost magic is coveted by the enemy. It is an epic, character-rich tale of a young soldier rising to lead a revolution against encroaching darkness.