: The North American release replaced the original Japanese opening song with a different composition. Voice Acting
Shining Tears is a 2D side-scrolling Action RPG released for the PlayStation 2. It is part of Sega’s long-running "Shining" series, distinct for its character designs by renowned artist Tony Taka. While the game was released in Japan in 2004, the USA release arrived in 2005. The game is notable for its "Dual Force" system, requiring two characters to fight in unison, and its high-quality animated cutscenes. However, the Western release is often criticized for localization choices, specifically the omission of the original Japanese voice track. Shining Tears PS2 ISO -USA-
: The game is well-known for its beautiful, hand-drawn 2D character portraits by artist Tony Taka , which became a signature for the series in subsequent years. Technical & ISO Information For those looking to play Shining Tears today: Region : The USA version is coded as SLUS-21041 . : The North American release replaced the original