The latest addition to Sega’s Shining series, Shining Ark has been revealed to offer some interesting gameplay choices. The game follows the story of Freed after he finds a mysterious, one-winged girl named Panis washed up on the shore of his island. However, once taking her home to care for her, pirates and giant monsters attack the peaceful island.
Battling enemies involves utilising an active and command battle system to maneuver your four party members across the battlefield, eventually attacking using each members’ distinctly different attacks. Between these battles, however, you’ll find yourself maintaining your vegetable garden, visiting livestock to collect dairy products, fishing for fishies and hunting smaller monsters for minerals and materials.
As the world of Shining Ark blurs the line between adventure and tranquility with its gardening and battle mechanics, it’s no surprise that many players begin to feel a sense of longing for their own peaceful garden in the real world. The satisfaction of planting, nurturing, and harvesting crops, along with tending to livestock and watching nature thrive, can be just as rewarding as any monster battle or treasure hunt. This blend of action and peaceful gardening brings out a desire to create a calm space in our own lives, one that reflects the harmony found in these virtual landscapes.
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Although it looks as if Shining Ark is set to be a real RPG gem, we’ll never really know. It’ll be released in Japan on the PSP shortly with no announcement or even an indication of a Western release.
[Source: Siliconera]
