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Shining Resonance Refrain on Steam

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Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.

Shining Resonance Refrain is a rpg, adventure and anime game developed and published by SEGA.
Released on July 09th 2018 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine in 5 languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 929 reviews of which 669 were positive and 260 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 3.45€ on Eneba.


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UI Subtitle Audio
English
Korean
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese

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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1) / 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 (2.9 GHz) or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Video card with 1 GB VRAM (Nvidia GeForce 460 or AMD Radeon 5670)
  • DirectX: Version 11

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88 hours played
Oct. 2026
By 2026 standards, I guess this title is old. That said, I think it holds up well. It runs great on today's hardware. It doesn't look like as much of a dated antique as a lot of JRPGs that aren't new and are still beloved. And the story, I think, stands the test of time, if you can overcome the fashionable cynicism of the present day. The sentiments shared by the central characters are entirely genuine. It's a thoroughly wholesome story of a hero and his friends finding their way, with the help of each other, rising together to overcome villains through trials and against long odds. Runs great on the Steam Deck. Cloud saves actually work. Excellent soundtrack. Look fabulous on OLED if you've got it. Finding 'Shining Resonance Refrain' on sale in 2026 constitutes an amazing bargain.
44 hours played
Sept. 2026
Shining Resonance Refrain is a repetitive hack-and-slash ARPG with dating sim elements. Although the graphics are outdated, the game remains pleasant to look at thanks to the attractive character designs by popular illustrator Tony Taka. Grinding is necessary to gather crafting materials, empower your party, and level up to defeat bosses. The worst part is that benched party members do not receive XP, making the "Image Training" Aspect practically mandatory to get through the late game. If you don't mind grinding and anime tropes, and you enjoy cute anime waifus, this game is for you.
143 hours played
Sept. 2026
the game is very fun for me and i love it, i appreciate the story tho i wish it had new game plus.
26 hours played
Aug. 2026
Originally released in 2014, Shining Resonance is a unique JRPG with greatly enjoyable lore, an innovative combat system, and interesting mechanics. Refrain adds bonus content and additional playable characters. Had a great time through multiple playthroughs. Worth a look, especially for JRPG fans.
41 hours played
April 2026
Kinda rough, kinda janky, kinda buggy. But honestly it's more fun than most ARPGs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shining Resonance Refrain is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.

No, Shining Resonance Refrain is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.

Yes, Shining Resonance Refrain received 669 positive votes out of a total of 929 achieving a rating of 6.92.
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Shining Resonance Refrain was developed and published by SEGA.

Yes, Shining Resonance Refrain is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Shining Resonance Refrain is not playable on MacOS.

No, Shining Resonance Refrain is not playable on Linux.

Yes, Shining Resonance Refrain is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.

Yes, Shining Resonance Refrain is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.

No, Shining Resonance Refrain does not support VR.

Shining Resonance Refrain is a single-player game.

No, Shining Resonance Refrain does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Shining Resonance Refrain does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Yes, Shining Resonance Refrain supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Shining Resonance Refrain is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Shining Resonance Refrain.

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Shining Resonance Refrain PEGI 12
Rating
6.9
669
260
Game modes
Features
Online players
3
Developer
SEGA
Publisher
SEGA
Release 09 Jul 2018
Platforms
Remote Play
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