Shining the Holy Ark

I have very good memories about Shining the Holy Ark, this was one of the first rpgs I managed to finish when I was a kid.

It is a first person dungeon crawler with the usual Camelot/Sonic! Software Planning unique style for graphic style and gameplay. The combat is the usual turn-based, using a style similar to Phantasy Star or Dragon Quest. Dungeons while not very hardcore, are pretty and fun, cities look pretty nice too.

I don't remember anything special from this game, there was no special customization: some different pixies that could help at the combat beginning, the usual promotion at a certain level and basic object crafting. But the execution was excellent, everything that makes a good rpg was on place and balanced.

I think only Camelot and a few others are capable of delivering excellent games without any revolutionary change or mechanic.

Fun dungeons, challenging combats, interesting plot, likeable characters, treasures and pixies to find, even a hidden character something that I don't see much lately.

Did I like it? Yes, a lot.
You will like it if you:
- Like Camelot games
- Don't hate 1st person rpgs

I rate my experience with a 8.5 out of 10.