A video game named Shakugan no Shana for the PlayStation 2, developed by MediaWorks, was released on March 23, 2006. The game was later released as a "Best" version on February 7, 2008. The player takes on the character of Yūji Sakai in the game. The opening theme song of the game is EXIST by Rie Kugimiya, which was released in Shakugan no Shana Assorted Shana Vol. I.
An A4-sized book named Homura (焔, Flame) spanning thirty-six pages was included in preorders of the game. It includes illustrations by Noizi Itō including ones for the game and the covers of light novels volumes 0 to XI, as well as illustration graphics shown in the game during battles and special events.[1]
Gameplay[]
- see also: Shakugan no Shana DS
The game plays out like a visual novel but with the addition of a battle system and dating sim elements. Choices that are made throughout the course of the game determine which of the five endings the player gets upon completion of the game.
Like most visual novels, much of the game's duration is spent on reading the text that appears on the screen, which represents the story's narrative and dialogue. The player will be given chances to choose from multiple options. Sometimes during text progression, an "active countdown" minigame appears, which requires the player to press the game buttons in a specific order in a set time limit. Success or failure in these minigames influence which endings are viewed. During the turn-based battle sequences, the player assumes the role of Shana. The player uses a combination of fire, Unrestricted Spells, and Treasure Tools to battle Crimson Denizens, with each being represented by symbols which need to be pressed to input a command for Shana's attack. Shana is also able to use a special attack and defend.
The game follows a branching plot line through eight chapters, with all characters fully voiced except for Yūji Sakai, the player character. There are five possible endings, and depending on the decisions that the player makes during the game, the plot will progress in a specific direction. Every so often, the player will come to a point where he or she is given the chance to choose from multiple options. Text progression pauses at these points until a choice is made. To view all plot lines in their entirety, the player will have to replay the game multiple times and choose different choices to further the plot to an alternate direction.
Story[]
The story was drafted and supervised by Yashichirō Takahashi,[2] and features character designs by Noizi Itō.
Characters[]
- Yūji Sakai
- Shana
- Margery Daw
- Wilhelmina Carmel
- Kazumi Yoshida
- Matake Ogata
- Hayato Ike
- Keisaku Satō
- Eita Tanaka
- Mare
- Friagne
- Sorath
- Tiriel
- Sydonay
- Dantalion
- Vine
- Tenmoku Ikko
- Merihim
Plot[]
Stage 1: Mare[]
Stage 2: Vine[]
Stage 3: Friagne[]
Stage 4: Margery Daw[]
Stage 5: Sydonay[]
Stage 6: Tenmoku Ikko[]
Stage 7: Merihim[]
Stage 8: Mare (Final)[]
Soundtrack[]
| # | Track Name | Length | Audio |
| OP EXIST | 1:30 | ||
| 01 | Crimson Oath (紅蓮の宣誓 Guren no Sensei) | 3:12 | |
| 02 | Plea (懇望 Konbō) | 3:51 | |
| 03 | Beloved Egg (まなたまご Manatamago) | 2:55 | |
| 04 | This Side of the World (こちら側の世界 Kochiragawa no Sekai) | 4:06 | |
| 05 | First Date (初めてのデート Hajimete no Dēto) | 5:13 | |
| 06 | Crunchy and Fluffy (カリカリモフモフ Karikari Mofumofu) | 3:22 | |
| 07 | Study Session with Everyone (みんなで勉強会 Min'na de Benkyōkai) | 3:36 | |
| 08 | A Complicated Time (もつれる今 Motsureru Ima) | 2:24 | |
| 09 | Large, Medium, Small (大・中・小 Dai Chū Shō) | 2:31 | |
| 10 | Thinking at Night (夜に想う Yoru ni Omou) | 3:38 | |
| 11 | Flame Haze (フレイムヘイズ Fureimuheizu) | 3:47 | |
| 12 | Pulsation (鼓動 Kodō) | 4:17 | |
| 13 | Flame in the Dark Night (闇夜の炎 Yamiyo no Honō) | 3:01 | |
| 14 | Duel in the Rain (雨中の決闘 Uchū no Kettō) | 4:00 | |
| 15 | Maze (迷路 Meiro) | 3:31 | |
| 16 | Other World in the Fog (霧中の異界 Muchū no Ikai) | 3:49 | |
| 17 | Flame-Haired Burning-Eyes (炎髪灼眼 Enpatsu Shakugan) | 4:01 | |
| 18 | Day of the Clash (激突の日 Gekitotsu no Hi) | 3:01 | |
| 19 | Day of the Clash (Pinch) (激突の日（ピンチ） Gekitotsu no Hi (Pinchi)) | 2:52 | |
| 20 | The Displaced World (外れた世界 Hazureta Sekai) | 3:36 | |
| 21 | The Displaced World (Pinch) (外れた世界（ピンチ） Hazureta Sekai (Pinchi)) | 3:22 | |
| ED EXIST～Instrumental～ | 1:29 |
Notes[]
- Tracks 1 and 16 are named after chapters of Shakugan no Shana Light Novel Volume 04.
- Track 2 is named after a chapter of Shakugan no Shana Light Novel Volume 06.
- Tracks 8 and 10 are named after chapters of Shakugan no Shana Light Novel Volume 02.
- Track 12 is named after a chapter of Shakugan no Shana Light Novel Volume 07.
- Tracks 13, 14 and 18 are named after chapters of Shakugan no Shana Light Novel Volume 03.
- Track 15 is named after a chapter of Shakugan no Shana Light Novel Volume 10.
- Tracks 11 and 20 are named after chapters of Shakugan no Shana Light Novel Volume 01.
Development[]
i-mode port[]
The first chapter of the game was ported to an i-mode app downloadable from the Dengeki Mobile i website and was released with the opening of the website on March 16, one week before the release of the PS2 game.[3] By June 20, the whole game was playable, with the first chapter available for free and the others needing a paid subscription with Dengeki Mobile i. Unique to this version, phone wallpapers could be unlocked as players progress through the game.[4] The app also featured Shakugan no Shana trumps and daifugō games.[5]
Nintendo DS port[]
On March 29, 2007, Shakugan no Shana DS, a port of the game for the Nintendo DS, was released.
Reception[]
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Trivia[]
Gallery[]
Event CGs[]
56 event computer graphic illustrations can be unlocked by playing through the game. Multiple playthroughs with the player making different choices and succeeding or failing in different Active Countdowns are required to unlock all CGs.
Other[]
