Shadow of the Beast
Shadow of the Beast

Shadow of the Beast

October 1, 1989
Reflections Interactive, The Creative Assembly
Psygnosis, Tec Toy
75
User27 ratings
63
Critic4 ratings
69
Total31 ratings
PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em up
vic-20C64ZXSLynxSNESGenesis/MegaDriveAtari-STFM TownsAmigaTurbografx-16/PC Engine CDACPCSMS
Single player
Side view
ActionFantasyHorror

Summary

Shadow of the Beast is a platform game developed by Reflections and published by Psygnosis in 1989. The original version was released for the Amiga and later ported to many other systems. The game was known for its graphics, with many colours on screen and up to twelve levels of parallax scrolling backdrops, and its atmospheric score composed by David Whittaker, which used high-quality instrument samples.

Release Dates

AmigaOct 1989
Amiga1989
ACPC1990
Lynx1992
SMS1992
Atari-ST1990
C641990
C641990
FM TownsSep 1991
Genesis/MegaDriveFeb 19, 1992
Genesis/MegaDrive1992
SNESTBD
Turbografx-16/PC Engine CDMar 27, 1992
Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD1992
ZXS1990

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