


By minimizing the time it takes to get the hang of the magic and battle system you are able to enjoy the game from the get go. Its really the best of both worlds, and a perfect jumping on point for any person new to the strategy rpg ring.Īnother wonderful thing about this game is the simple yet effective menu system. There are also tons of little secrets throughout the many towns as you would see in a traditional Rpg. So, if you find yourself out of playing material (which would be pretty sad indeed) and are looking for a bit of a laugh, check this Rpg granddaddy out! What do you have to lose other than a few hours? And hey, lets face it, you have nothing better to do )Īnyway, for those of you unfamiliar with the Shining Force series, this is indeed a strategy RPG, yet you're allowed to explore a more open world map similar to the ones you would find in a traditional RPG. In the two minutes it's taken you to read these few paragraphs you could have downloaded the Sega Genesis classic collection on consoles or Steam and found out yourself. maybe most kids nowadays don't have the patience to spend up to an hour fighting a single battle.īut I've wasted your time long enough. Maybe it's because they are a little more sophisticated gameplay wise than your average traditional rpg. It's no small secret that Strategy-Rpg's have never been the most popular sub-genre in America or Europe. Up to 4 Player support.Sega - Tested on the Sega Genesis by Kyle Swiston in 2001, reworked in 2019.So grab some friends and experience the classic game that started the Action/Strategy genre. We've recreated it to play just like the original, but we've added enhancements for today's gamer. First developed in 1983, Archon quickly became a hit and instant classic because of it's unique combination of action and strategic gameplay. 1.)Īrchon:Classic can be played using USB controllers (the best way) or with keyboard and mouse. Conquer your opponent by defeating all of their pieces on the chess board or claim all the Power Squares for a quick victory! You can play Free-For-All mode, where it's everyone for themselves, or play using teams and gang up on your opponents pieces in battle (2 vs. On the chess board, when you challenge a piece, you are teleported into a Combat Arena where you fight in REAL-TIME until only the victor emerges to claim the square on the chess board. You must try to outmaneuver your opponent using teams of fantasy creatures or monsters in this epic struggle of Light and Dark. Inspired by chess, but adding combat that YOU control, Archon was the original Battle Chess.
