Shin'en Multimedia

Shin'en Multimedia
TypeGmbH
IndustryVideo games
FoundedApril 1, 1999; 27 years ago (April 1, 1999)
HeadquartersMunich, Germany
ProductsFast
Websitewww.shinen.com

Shin'en Multimedia is a German independent video game developer. Based in Munich, the company was founded in 1999 by former members of the demoscene group Abyss. They develop games primarily for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, some non-Nintendo platforms such as the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5, and previously for the Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color. Their most notable games include the Fast series, which beginning with Fast RMX have been released as launch titles for Nintendo consoles.

In addition to developing games, Shin'en created the soundtracks for around 200 video games by other developers, and built the GHX, GAX, DSX, and NAX (which is based on the GAX) handheld audio middleware.

Their name is derived from the Japanese word 深淵 (shin'en, "abyss"), as a nod towards their original name.

Games

YearTitlePlatform(s)Publisher
2001Käpt'n Blaubärs verrückte SchatzsucheGame Boy ColorRavensburger Interactive Media
Iridion 3DGame Boy AdvanceMajesco
2002Maya the Bee: The Great AdventureAcclaim Entertainment
2003Iridion IIMajesco
2005Maya the Bee: Sweet GoldMidway Games
NanostrayNintendo DSMajesco (NA),
THQ (EU), Taito (JP)
2006Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends: Harvest Time Hop and FlyThe Game Factory
2007Garfield's Nightmare
Pet Alien: An Intergalactic Puzzlepalooza
Strawberry Shortcake: The Four Seasons Cake
2008Nanostray 2Majesco
Zenses Rainforest EditionThe Game Factory
Zenses Ocean Edition
Fun! Fun! MinigolfWiiSelf-published
2010Jett Rocket
Art of Balance Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
2011Fast Racing League Wii
Nano AssaultNintendo 3DSMajesco
2012Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch!Self-published
Nano Assault NeoWii U, PlayStation 4
2013Nano Assault EXNintendo 3DS
Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai
2015Family Tennis SPWii U
Fast Racing Neo
2017Fast RMXNintendo Switch
2019The Touryst Nintendo Switch, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
2022The PunchuinNintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
2025 Fast Fusion Nintendo Switch 2

In addition, Shin'en has developed the audio of hundreds of games on Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, WiiWare and Nokia N-Gage as an outsourced audio developer, using their proprietary audio engines.

Technology

SHIN'ENGINE

SHIN'ENGINE, formally named C-Engine, is a proprietary Game engine developed by Shin'en and has been used in all of their games since Nanostray 2. Development began in 2006 and has since received revisions for newer console generations. SHIN'ENGINE is designed for targeting 60 Frames per second across hardware constrained platforms such as the Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo Switch.

Notes

  1. ↑ This game was published, but not developed by Shin'en Multimedia.
  2. ↑ A physical retail version of Fast Racing Neo was published by Nintendo in 2016 for the PAL region.

References

  1. ↑ "4Sceners.de". www.4players.de. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Shin'en Multimedia - Nintendo Switch™, WiiU, Nintendo 3DS™, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy Advance® Development". www.shinen.com. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
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  4. ↑ "Käpt'n Blaubär: Die Verrückte Schatzsuche (Game)".
  5. ↑ "Shin'en Multimedia - Nintendo Switch™, PS4, PS5, Xbox, WiiU, Nintendo 3DS™, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy Advance® Development".
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  7. ↑ "Shin'en Multimedia (@ShinenGames) on X". X (formerly Twitter). 12 August 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
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  9. ↑ Brian (18 May 2025). "[Interview] Shin'en on the making its Nintendo Switch 2 launch exclusive Fast Fusion". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "PART TWO: Game Design". The Making Of Jett Rocket. 7 June 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2026.