From the game box The Shining Series Returns! The Emperor has been kidnapped and the Republic has been framed for the crime. Now Empire and Republic seem headed for war. Gather up to 27 controllable characters and explore a detailed 3D polygonal world as you attempt to save the peace. Launch into tactical combat so refined that you can even take terrain effects and friendships between characters into account. Cast powerful magicks and blow your mind with the astounding visuals. Shining Force III is a triumph of role-playing adventure.