Sega Game Gear · RPG / Strategy
Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya
Certified classic
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | RPG, Strategy |
| Developer | Sonic! Software Planning |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Shining Force |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Sonic! Software Planning and published by SEGA, Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1994 as a role-playing game. It blends RPG and strategy elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Samurai Shodown. Among the 8 Game Gear RPGs in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shining Force series; on the Game Gear you can also try Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict. The series also appears on other systems with Shining Force II (Genesis) and Shining Force (Genesis).
Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the Game Gear's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya walkthroughs & guides
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Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya FAQ
When did Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya come out on the Game Gear?
Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.
Who made Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya?
It was developed by Sonic! Software Planning and published by SEGA.
Is Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya multiplayer?
No. Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya is a single-player game.
How long does Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya take to play?
As a role-playing game, Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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