# Shining Gold — Classic video game reimagined

> Classic video game reimagined (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Bannister.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shining-gold/id1561517495 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Bannister](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389985539)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shining-gold/id1561517495/reviews.md

## What is Shining Gold?

Shining Gold is a reimagining of a classic eighties game with addictive gameplay and a thumping retro soundtrack. Your job is to collect gold, but watch out – everything that moves is out to get you!

The game can be played both with a hardware controller or via touch screen; simply draw the path that you want your player to follow, and release to move.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-04-22

- Added the ability to reset the high score table.
- Added support for multitasking on iPad.

### 1.3.1 — 2025-01-12

- Added dark and tinted icon options.

### 1.3 — 2024-09-12

- Added support for in-game cheats. Shake your device during play to bring up the menu.

### 1.2 — 2024-05-27

- Added new touch-screen controls. Simply draw the path that you want your player to follow, then release to move.
- Resolved issue preventing the status bar from being hidden correctly on certain devices.

### 1.1.2 — 2023-10-03

- Added the ability to speed up the end-of-level bonus countdown by holding the up button.
- Added support for playing using a hardware keyboard.

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## More apps by Richard Bannister

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All apps by Richard Bannister: https://appshunter.io/developer/1389985539

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