Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom

About

Shiness The Lightning Kingdom is a character-driven RPG with real-time combat set across floating islands. You control Chado and four companions from distinct species, each with their own playstyles and abilities. Battles unfold in dynamic third-person action where timing and positioning matter. Your decisions shape dialogue options and mission outcomes, altering relationships and the fate of warring kingdoms. Exploration happens on a flying ship that traverses the celestial archipelago, with side quests revealing lore about the mysterious Shiness spirits. The game’s standout feature is its constructed language system. Characters speak in a fictional tongue with visual cues and context clues helping players understand dialogue. This adds flavor without hindering accessibility. While combat can feel floaty at times, the branching narratives and worldbuilding earn praise from RPG communities. With 20+ hours of main story and multiple endings, it offers solid value for players seeking a story-focused action RPG with a distinctive voice.

Storyline

Play as Chado and his companions, traveling through the Celestial islands on their flying ship. After crash-landing on one of the most hostile of the Celestial islands, you find yourself in the middle of a conflict across multiple kingdoms. However, this volatile situation might find a peaceful outcome, with Chado’s newfound unique ability to perceive and communicate with the ‘Shiness’, a mysterious spirit imbued with magic.