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Shining in the Darkness EasyType was a rerelease of the original Sega Genesis dungeon crawler, developed by Climax Entertainment and published by Sega. It came out in Japan in 1992, a few years after the first version, and was part of that early wave of console RPGs that focused on methodical exploration over spectacle. The game didn't change the core experience, but it did adjust some of the original's more punishing economic factors.

You control a single hero, tasked with rescuing the princess from a labyrinth beneath the castle. The gameplay is strictly first person; you navigate the dungeon screen by screen, mapping your progress manually as the corridors all look the same. Combat is turn based, with options to attack, cast spells, or use items, and you'll spend a lot of time grinding for experience and better gear to survive deeper levels. The pacing is deliberate, built around cautious advancement and resource management, and even with the eased economy, it remains a thoughtful and demanding crawl. It feels like a slow, satisfying puzzle where every step forward is earned.