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Metacritic 74

Shining Soul II

Grasshopper Manufacture|2003ActionRPG
Wii UGame Boy Advance

LumiScore

55

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 7+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

38/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This is a solid, classic action RPG. It offers a good sense of progression and challenge without many modern predatory mechanics.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Learning Transfer3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
42
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
27
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)38/100

What your child develops

Shining Soul II offers a classic action RPG experience with opportunities for problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness as players navigate dungeons and combat enemies. The multiplayer option encourages teamwork and basic communication.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Shining Soul II (シャイニング・ソウル II, Shainingu Souru Tsu) is an action role-playing game for the Game Boy Advance. It was developed by Nextech and Grasshopper Manufacture and published by Sega in 2003 (Japan), THQ (2004, Europe) and Atlus (2004, America), as the sequel to Shining Soul and part of the Shining series.