This is a story-driven console-style RPG, and is the first in the three game Shining series for the Genesis (followed by Shining Force and Shining Force 2). The Kingdom of Thornwood has been invaded by Dark Sol's men, and it is your job to vanquish them. You will need the Arms of Light to do this.

The game is a first person RPG, with turn-based combat and cartoony graphics. The dialogue is displayed via dialog bubbles appearing above the characters speaking, although the protagonist never speaks. There are no sub-quests - the secrets in the game involve the location and use of special metal for forging esoteric items. There are about 25 to 30 hours of gameplay to be found here, before the final battle and ending sequence.

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Alternate Titles

"Shining and the Darkness" -- Japanese title
"シャイニング＆ザ・ダクネス" -- Japanese spelling

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Shining universe

Merchant	Title	Platform
	Shining in Darkness	Genesis
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The first in the Shining era

Genesis

Mr. Huh (112)

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The Press Says

Netjak	Genesis	Feb 06, 2003	9.3 out of 10	93
1UP!	Genesis	Dec 12, 2001	91 out of 100	91
SEGA-Mag (Objectif-SEGA)	Genesis	Sep 22, 2008	9 out of 10	90
Jeuxvideo.com	Genesis	Aug 06, 2010	17 out of 20	85
Power Play	Genesis	Dec, 1991	85 out of 100	85
Video Games	Genesis	Sep, 1991	85 out of 100	85
Jeuxvideo.com	Wii	Aug 06, 2010	17 out of 20	85
Sega-16.com	Genesis	Aug 29, 2005	8 out of 10	80
Legendra	Genesis	2001		60
Nintendo Life	Wii	Aug 13, 2007		60