Shining Tears
Shining Tears is an old-school Action RPG set in the Shining universe (previous games include Shining in the Darkness and the Shining Force Trilogy). You play Xion, a hero who is drawn into saving the City of Shilidia from a formerly peaceful neighbor due to his possession of the powerful Twin Dragon Rings. This sets the stage for an epic RPG storyline with fun characters and big surprises. Presented in beautiful hand-drawn 2D graphics and backgrounds, players may choose to go into battles from among 8 unlockable companions, each with their own unique powers, strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, the co-op system lets two players cooperate in battles, pulling off special combo moves and lev...
- Genre
- Role-Playing
- Year
- 2005
- Developer
- Nex Entertainment
- Publisher
- SEGA Corporation
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Shining Tears frequently asked questions
How do I play Shining Tears online with a friend?
Shining Tears (PlayStation 2) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Shining Tears on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Shining Tears in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Shining Tears netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Shining Tears for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Shining Tears on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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