Commodore Amiga · 1989
Shadow of the Beast
A side-scrolling platformer in which a lone warrior confronts the shape-shifting Beast across two 3.5-inch floppy disks.
- Publisher
- Psygnosis
- Format
- Floppy disk
- Genre
- Platformer
- Released
- 1989
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Overview
Shadow of the Beast is a side-scrolling platformer for the Commodore Amiga published by Psygnosis in 1989. Players advance through stages as the warrior, facing enemies and obstacles across the disk set. The original release has no battery-backed save feature, so progress is limited to the session.
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Why it matters
It represents a notable early 1989 entry from Psygnosis in the Amiga platformer library. The two-disk floppy format is characteristic of the era's physical releases.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the two 3.5-inch floppy disks and the original manual. Packaging and manual presentation can vary by regional edition, so verify the specific set you are examining.
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Playing it today
The game runs on Commodore Amiga hardware or compatible emulators. Players should account for the absence of a battery-backed save feature when planning sessions.