Action · 1989
Shadow of the Beast
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…
Key facts
- Released
- 1 October 1989
- Genre
- Action · Platformer
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Reflections Interactive, The Creative Assembly
- Publisher
- Psygnosis, Tec Toy
- Critics
- Critics 63/100
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1989 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Shadow of the Beast with friends?
No, Shadow of the Beast is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Shadow of the Beast on?
Shadow of the Beast is available on Nintendo.
Is Shadow of the Beast a good game?
Critics give it Critics 63/100.
What games are like Shadow of the Beast?
In the same spirit: Super Castlevania IV, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and Dust: An Elysian Tail.
