

When a character gain enough EXP, they gain a level and their HP, SP and Status are fully recovered. Leveling up, status points & skill points Įxperience Points (EXP) are awarded after an enemy is defeated. The second player controls are the same as the single-player controls for the player character, except both players can initiate a partner link by pressing the L1 Button, and the other player can execute it by pressing the R1 Button.

Shining Tears allows CO-OP play through the Second Otherworldly Mirror (co-op is not allowed during the story mode). Whenever the player is not inputting commands for the partner character, the partner character will automatically follow the player character and engage their combat skills as directed by the A.I. The partner character's movement can be controlled with either the right stick or locking them in place. Holding and then releasing L2 and R2 performs a charged dash for the player and partner characters, respectively. Pressing the pause button opens the Command Menu, from which the player can use items and initiate partner links. Pressing R1 selects the partner's link skill and pressing it once more will execute it. Holding L1 and R1 respectively keep the player character and partner character locked in position. The Square button uses the selected consumable item. The X button is used to cancel partner linked. The Circle button is used to perform normal attacks and combos, and pick up and interact with items and objects on the field. The Directional Pad is used to select skills and items and change them. The left stick is used to move the player character the right stick is used to move the partner character. As with other Shining games, players can grind for levels and items by repeatedly escaping from a mission and restarting it, killing enemies and collecting items each time.īattles take place in real time, and allow for two playable characters at a time: the player character and the partner character. The enemy side wins if they kill the party's leader, Xion, or if the player chooses to escape. To complete a mission, the player must kill all enemies, kill the enemies' leader, or advance to a town or landmark. The headquarters, once unlocked, is used to complete missions. The Otherworldly Mirror allows the player(s) to use any characters to complete them.
SHINING TEARS WALKTHROUGH FREE
The First Otherworldly Mirror and the Second Otherworldly Mirror allow the player(s) to do free play with previously completed missions either single-player or two-player respectively. Heroes' Hearth also houses the First Otherworldly Mirror and Second Otherworldly Mirror and the entrance to Headquarters. The player can talk to party members, review previously defeated monsters if they have the appropriate monster cards with Pios. Heroes' Hearth is where most of the time will be spent.

This tavern, owned by Volg, is the headquarters for Weissritter. More locations are unlocked during the course of the game. The player can transverse these locations in-between missions. The Valeria region is home to many towns, all of which have unique races and factions. The game also features multiple endings that are dependent on which character is used to partner with Xion the most. The game is mission-oriented, and the player(s) have a headquarters. Shining Tears is an action role-playing game.
