Sega Dreamcast · 2002
Shining Tears
A late-era Dreamcast RPG from Game Arts that expands the Shining franchise with a story of magic, prophecy, and the fate of an entire world.
- Publisher
- Sega
- Format
- GD-ROM
- Genre
- RPG
- Released
- 2002
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Overview
Shining Tears is a fantasy role-playing game developed by Game Arts for the Sega Dreamcast and published by Sega. The story follows a young prince caught in a conflict between rival forces, with magic and prophecy shaping the fate of the realm. Gameplay combines traditional turn-based combat with exploration and a sprawling cast of characters from the wider Shining series.
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Why it matters
As one of the final Shining series entries, it represents a late chapter in Game Arts' long-running fantasy franchise during the Dreamcast's final era. For collectors, it is a notable RPG that helped define the series' late identity before the franchise moved on to new platforms.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the GD-ROM disc, a paper instruction manual, and the standard Dreamcast software case. Packaging can vary by region and release, so buyers should confirm the specific edition's contents rather than assuming every copy contains the same items.
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Playing it today
The game is playable on original Dreamcast hardware, though finding a working console and region-compatible disc may require some setup. It is also available for emulation on modern hardware, making it accessible without original equipment.