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Shadow of the Beast: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Shadow of the Beast (1989): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Shadow of the Beast (1989) is a platform, hack and slash/beat 'em up video game developed by Reflections Interactive, available on vic-20, C64, ZXS, Lynx, SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, Atari-ST, Amiga. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 66/100 on IGDB.

What is Shadow of the Beast about?

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.

Key details

Shadow of the Beast was released in 1989 and supports single player. Platforms: vic-20, C64, ZXS, Lynx, SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, Atari-ST, Amiga. Developer: Reflections Interactive.

Should you play Shadow of the Beast?

Reviews are mixed, but Shadow of the Beast retains a dedicated player base among platform, hack and slash/beat 'em up fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Shadow of the Beast?

Shadow of the Beast is a platform, hack and slash/beat 'em up game by Reflections Interactive, released in 1989.

What platforms is Shadow of the Beast on?

Shadow of the Beast is available on vic-20, C64, ZXS, Lynx, SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, Atari-ST, Amiga.

Is Shadow of the Beast good?

Shadow of the Beast has an aggregate score of 66/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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