Review

Shadow of the Beast (1989) – reviews and rating

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Shadow of the Beast (1989) has a rating of 70% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer. The game was released on January 1, 1989 for Commodore / Amiga, Atari ST, Atari Lynx, Genesis, SEGA CD and SEGA Master System.

Updated May 22, 2016

What critics praise

„Shadow of the Beast is a game that was somewhat revolutionary for its time but obviously shows its age.“

3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date: Jan 1, 1989
Platforms: Commodore / AmigaAtari STAtari LynxGenesisSEGA CDSEGA Master System
Reviews count: 1

FAQ

What is the rating of Shadow of the Beast (1989)?

Shadow of the Beast (1989) has a rating of 70% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer.

When was Shadow of the Beast (1989) released?

Shadow of the Beast (1989) was released on January 1, 1989.

What platforms is Shadow of the Beast (1989) available on?

Shadow of the Beast (1989) is available for Commodore / Amiga, Atari ST, Atari Lynx, Genesis, SEGA CD and SEGA Master System.

Is Shadow of the Beast (1989) worth playing?

Mostly yes. Shadow of the Beast (1989) has an average rating of 70% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

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Ranking

#2 of 2 games released in 1989 better than 0 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Reviews

3,5/5

HardcoreGamer May 22, 2016

Shadow of the Beast is a game that was somewhat revolutionary for its time but obviously shows its age. It is still fun to play today, but its appeal might be lost on younger gamers who discovered video games well after the Commodore Amiga vanished into obsolescence. It is one of the nostalgia titles that when it is revisited it is actually enjoyable, unlike some other games that produced fond memories...