Shining Tears is a 2D action role-playing game developed by Amusement Vision and published by PlayStation 2 . In North America, the title was released on March 22, 2005

Stunning 2D Art:

The game’s biggest draw is the art by Tony Taka. It features beautiful hand-drawn character portraits and colorful, detailed sprites that stand out even decades later. Shining Tears PS2 ISO -USA-

• Voice Acting: The Western release removed the original Japanese voice track, opting for an English dub exclusively. This was a point of contention for fans of the series, as the dub was perceived as average to sub-par by critics at the time.
• Translation: The text translation was functional but occasionally criticized for stilted dialogue that did not fully capture the nuance of the original script.
• Performance: The USA release maintained the frame rate of the Japanese original, though the game is known to suffer from slowdown (frame-rate drops) when the screen is flooded with enemies.

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Shining Tears

is a notable entry in Sega's long-running Shining series, marking a transition from the traditional tactical RPG roots of Shining Force to a faster-paced action RPG format. Released in North America on March 22, 2005 , the game is often remembered for its striking 2D aesthetic and being the first title in the series to feature character designs by renowned artist Tony Taka . The Story of Xion and the Twin Dragon Rings Shining Tears is a 2D action role-playing game

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