Shining Force CD is a turn-based tactical Role Playing Game for the Mega CD (a.k.a. Sega CD) system. It chronicles the adventures of a second generation of Shining Force led by Nick and later Natasha and was compiled of remakes of Shining Force Gaiden and Shining Force Gaiden II and two short additional scenarios which act as sequels to those games. These are designated as 4 distinct games (or "books") that the players can play through. The first two are available to the player from the start while books 3 and 4 are unlocked after certain conditions are met. Book 3 includes six battles and book 4 one battle, for a total of 53 battles - more than any other Shining Force game.