Shining in the Darkness

	System:	Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
	Gameplay:	First person dungeon crawler
	Developer:	Sonic Co. & Climax Co.

Release and Version Information

Shining & the Darkness Japanese Version Language: Japanese System: Sega Mega Drive Publisher: Sega Japan Release Date: 29 March 1991 Release Price: 8,700 yen Availability: Common Current Value: US$10-$15.00 Highest Value: US$15.00	Shining in the Darkness USA Version Language: English System: Sega Genesis Publisher: Sega USA Release Date: 1991 Release Price: Unknown Availability: Common Current Value: US$10-$25 Highest Value: US$25.00
Shining in the Darkness European Version Language: English System: Sega Mega Drive Publisher: Sega Europe Release Date: November 1991 Release Price: UK£24.99 Availability: Uncommon Current Value: US$20-$30 Highest Value: US$40.00	Shining in the Darkness Brazilian Version Language: Portuguese System: Sega Mega Drive Publisher: TecToy Release Date: Unknown Release Price: Unknown Availability: Hard to find Current Value: US$15-$30 Highest Value: US$30.00
Shining in the Darkness Asian Version sorry, no box art Language: Japanese System: Sega Mega Drive Publisher: Sega Japan Release Date: Unknown Release Price: Unknown Availability: Hard to find Current Value: Unknown Highest Value: Unknown

Game Introduction

Shining in the Darkness was the first in Sega's Shining series of games. It was released in 1991 for the Sega Mega Drive (or Genesis for those of you in the USA). The style of gameplay is quite different than that of the later Shining games, with the exception of Shining the Holy Ark for Sega Saturn.

Shining in the Darkness sees you as the young son of the brave Knight, Sir Mortred. While accompanying Princess Jessa to the Queen's Shrine, your father and the Princess strangely vanish, and it is your quest to discover their whereabouts. As you wander through the dungeons (1st person perspective) and converse with the King and his associates in the castle, the mystery will start to become a little clearer. Battling through hoardes of evil monsters, you strive to become a Shining Knight to defeat the evil Dark Sol and avenge your father.

An epic tale, this game will last you quite some time, with it's tough riddles, seemingly endless labyrinths and involving storyline. A absolute 'must' for all Shining fans!