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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · RPG
Shining in the Darkness
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Climax Studios |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Shining |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991, Shining in the Darkness is a role-playing game developed by Climax Studios and published by SEGA.
It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Joe & Mac. Among the 37 Genesis RPGs in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shining series. The series also appears on other systems with Shining the Holy Ark (Saturn) and Shining Force CD (Sega CD). Climax Studios also made Shining Force and Landstalker for the Genesis.
Shining in the Darkness 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 Genesis'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 in the Darkness 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 in the Darkness cheats & codes
184 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Lots Of Money | FF16A5:00FF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Peace Spell | FF1606:0023 |
| Item Code | FF16EB:005F |
| All your characters have infinite HP | ATRT-AA3J |
| Big Experience Points After Battle | FF16DF:00FF |
| High Iq | FF16D2:0003 |
Shining in the Darkness walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shining in the Darkness.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Shining in the Darkness FAQ
When did Shining in the Darkness come out on the Genesis?
Shining in the Darkness was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.
Who made Shining in the Darkness?
It was developed by Climax Studios and published by SEGA.
Is Shining in the Darkness multiplayer?
No. Shining in the Darkness is a single-player game.
How long does Shining in the Darkness take to play?
As a role-playing game, Shining in the Darkness typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Shining in the Darkness on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.