Don’t call it a callback…
A dedicated preservationist has rescued and reactivated one of the rarest titles in the Shining series. Shining Wind X, a mobile spin-off/sequel to 2007’s Shining Wind, was deleted years ago by publisher Sega, but Yuvi (“YuviApp”), a modder dedicated to preserving titles long thought lost, has recently saved the obscure release from oblivion.
Originally launched in 2008, Shining Wind X (“Shining Wind Cross”) showcases the continuing adventures of the cast featured in its PS2 predecessor, replacing the standard hack ‘n’ slash action gameplay with turn-based tactical battles. The original Shining Wind came late in the PS2’s life and thus saw little to no appreciation outside its native Japan – despite Shining’s long history within the RPG genre.
Read the full article on timeextension.com
Don’t call it a callback…
A dedicated preservationist has rescued and reactivated one of the rarest titles in the Shining series. Shining Wind X, a mobile spin-off/sequel to 2007’s Shining Wind, was deleted years ago by publisher Sega, but Yuvi (“YuviApp”), a modder dedicated to preserving titles long thought lost, has recently saved the obscure release from oblivion.
Originally launched in 2008, Shining Wind X (“Shining Wind Cross”) showcases the continuing adventures of the cast featured in its PS2 predecessor, replacing the standard hack ‘n’ slash action gameplay with turn-based tactical battles. The original Shining Wind came late in the PS2’s life and thus saw little to no appreciation outside its native Japan – despite Shining’s long history within the RPG genre.
Read the full article on timeextension.com