Once again SFC and its visitors owe a big thanks to Magnus Andersson for his contributions… Magnus has excelled himself this time, not only providing the rest of Scenario 3 Section 6:1 & the majority of Section 6:4, but also having spent a few days typing out the complete script for Shining Wisdom’s UK version! He has chosen to omit the conversations with townspeople, but nonetheless this is a wonderful addition to the site. He also plans to complete the USA script, for which I’ll be lending him my USA Shining Wisdom disc. Great stuff!
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As for my recent announcement about receiving a preview copy of Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon, it seems I misunderstood Atlus’ intent with the preview – it was a favour to me to have a personal sneak-peek, and apparently I am the first media type to receive a copy. As such I’m not permitted to post any further screenshots, movies, sound clips etc at this time. But rest assured I have a good selection ready for when they give me the go-ahead. Huge thanks again to my friends at Atlus for being so kind as to let me take a look.
I can, however, tell you that I’m very pleased with the game so far – it’s really retained the feel of the original game, while adding extra features (which don’t detract from the game as a whole either). The music is basically true to the original, but slightly enhanced ala Shining Force CD, and the graphics really do look nice – though the updated portraits and new graphic style used in the attack scenes will take some getting used to, it comes out very well on the GBA’s screen. I think this one is going to sell like hot cakes – let’s make it top the charts, eh folks?!
And, for those of you who are wondering how my dearly beloved is doing, he’s finally been transferred to the other hospital this morning, for surgery in the next day or so. I’ve not seen him today (hence time to get these updates done!), but will be visiting him tomorrow – hopefully all patched up and ready for a few days observation before coming back home at last!