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Sega Saturn · RPG
Shining the Holy Ark
Certified classic
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Camelot Software Planning |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Shining |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Shining the Holy Ark is a role-playing game released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn, developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Sega.
It came out in the Saturn's second year on the market. Other notable Saturn releases from 1996 include Guardian Heroes, Saturn Bomberman and Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean. Among the 40 Saturn RPGs in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shining series; on the Saturn you can also try Shining Wisdom. The series also appears on other systems with Shining in the Darkness (Genesis) and Shining Force CD (Sega CD).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 Saturn'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 the Holy Ark 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 the Holy Ark cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Master Code | F6000924
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|---|---|
| Infinite Money | 16021882
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Shining the Holy Ark walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
Shining the Holy Ark FAQ
When did Shining the Holy Ark come out on the Saturn?
Shining the Holy Ark was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996.
Who made Shining the Holy Ark?
It was developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Sega.
Is Shining the Holy Ark multiplayer?
No. Shining the Holy Ark is a single-player game.
How long does Shining the Holy Ark take to play?
As a role-playing game, Shining the Holy Ark 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 the Holy Ark 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.