Shadow of the Beast (1989 video game)

This article is about the original 1989 video game. For the 2016 remake, see Shadow of the Beast (2016 video game).
Shadow of the Beast
Cover art by Roger Dean
DeveloperReflections
PublisherPsygnosis
ProducersMartin Edmondson
Paul Howarth
DesignersMartin Edmondson
Paul Howarth
ProgrammerPaul Howarth
ArtistMartin Edmondson
ComposerDavid Whittaker
PlatformsAmiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Mega Drive, FM-Towns, Atari Lynx, Master System, PC Engine CD
Release1989 (Amiga)
1990-1992 (ports)
GenrePlatform
ModeSingle-player

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

It was followed by two sequels, Shadow of the Beast II in 1990 and Shadow of the Beast III in 1992. The series was acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment through Psygnosis, with Heavy Spectrum Entertainment Labs developing a remake, which was released for the PlayStation 4 in May 2016.

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