Shining the Holy Ark

December 20, 1996 Camelot Software Planning Sega
Role-playing (RPG) Adventure
Saturn
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As the capable mercenary Arthur, you must summon every ounce of your role-playing prowess and lead your comrades on a do-or-die hunt for the kingdom's sacred artifacts. It's the RPG you've been waiting for, loaded with enough Medieval monsters and challenging "four character" control to stretch your role playing skills far beyond your wildest imagination.
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Game Info

Release Date December 20, 1996
Developer Camelot Software Planning
Publisher Sega