Shadow of the Beast

[soop]

So I played it a bit the other day.  I seem to remember it getting rave reviews on the Amiga, and me being disappointed in it, and it's the same now.
The load times are a pain, but aside from not knowing what's going on, it doesn't seem to give you any clues on what to do.
There's a well, and there's a house, and I learned you need to go to the house first, because you need a key.  Then I learned that in the house, there's a monster than can kill you instantly.  Wicked.

Then I learned that I could get a fireball thing from a demon playing catch, and I just don't care anymore.  This game isn't great in my opinion, am I wrong?

[fraggore]

I used to play this alot but to be honest i loved the music more than the game. its not a bad game just a bit clunky to play its very computer ish if you know what i mean a bit basic still love that music tho.

[Gogan]

I love the last boss. I always wanted to do battle..with a foot

[Tatsujin]

Pce music is uberkickass. Game itself belongs on the amiga

[Otaking]

So I played it a bit the other day.  I seem to remember it getting rave reviews on the Amiga, and me being disappointed in it, and it's the same now.

+1

I remember when it was released the graphics were really impressive, but when I actually played it on a friends Amiga I thought it was rubbish.

[SuperDeadite]

So I played it a bit the other day.  I seem to remember it getting rave reviews on the Amiga, and me being disappointed in it, and it's the same now.

+1

I remember when it was released the graphics were really impressive, but when I actually played it on a friends Amiga I thought it was rubbish.

Welcome to the world of the Amiga.

[soop]

So I played it a bit the other day.  I seem to remember it getting rave reviews on the Amiga, and me being disappointed in it, and it's the same now.

+1

I remember when it was released the graphics were really impressive, but when I actually played it on a friends Amiga I thought it was rubbish.

Welcome to the world of the Amiga.

The Amiga was great!  And the Amiga and the PCE are cousins.

[SuperDeadite]

Cousins?  Well I suppose the PCE would be the beautiful perfect girl.  While the Amiga is the hick-redneck cousin who doesn't know the meaning of the word shower and the rest of the family always forgets to send the X-Mas card.

[soop]

Nah, the Amiga is the tall brainy girl who goes off to get a college degree.

[SuperDeadite]

But then flunks out and does scat porn.

[CrackTiger]

This game isn't great in my opinion, am I wrong?

I think that you should finish a game like this before passing judgement. Although I don't think you'll find it to be amazing in the end, it definitely leaves you with a different impression when you look back on it as a whole.

[Arkhan Asylum]

This game isn't great in my opinion, am I wrong?

Yes.

See, this is how SotB works.

1) You begin with epic parallax cloud atmosphere and music that makes you go HOLY SHIT
2) You walk left.  Only dumbasses walk right
3) You go on an adventure including battling giant demon bulldozers and dragons.  You get a jetpack and a pulse rifle.

The PCE version is the best playing one, with the best music.

The best art is still the Amiga one.

[soop]

This game isn't great in my opinion, am I wrong?

Yes.

See, this is how SotB works.

1) You begin with epic parallax cloud atmosphere and music that makes you go HOLY SHIT
2) You walk left.  Only dumbasses walk right
3) You go on an adventure including battling giant demon bulldozers and dragons.  You get a jetpack and a pulse rifle.

The PCE version is the best playing one, with the best music.

The best art is still the Amiga one.

You get a Jetpack?  Hmm.  Maybe it needs another go.

[Arkhan Asylum]

Yes you get a jetpack and a pulse rifle.

[Nando]

Most everything is better with a jetpack and a pulse rifle.

[Lilgrafx]

But then flunks out and does scat porn.

Hahaha So she had ambition but then fucked it up

[fraggore]

Most everything is better with a jetpack and a pulse rifle.

i agree even deep blue.

[RegalSin]

The Beast is an auwsome game, why not? I was listening to the music for a long time, before I even knew about the game. It would be so cool if their was a beast game, like MadMax4: Beyond thunder thighs. However they already made a "beast" game, it is called bioshock. That is as best as I could think of, in terms of "The beast".

[Tatsujin]

beast was the ultimate parallax tech-demo on the amiga back then. the music was very nice as well, tho the pce red book kicks it of the throne in every aspects.

the pce really plays better, but is a huge downgrade graphic wise (especially the undergound and castle level BGs).

[Samurai Ghost]

I really need to beat this game. I've loved SotB since I was a kid, but it was way too difficult for me when I rented it back in the day (especially the sped up Genesis version). I later got the JP Mega Drive version which plays at the proper speed but still found it too difficult with the crappy hit detection. The PCE version plays and sounds much better, and even has more graphical details than the MD version, but while I've progressed a lot further than on the Sega versions I never did actually beat it. I don't like using walk-throughs for games like this but do you guys have any hints for certain parts of the game that would save me some grief? The lack of continues makes me give up every time I get a bit further.

[Arkhan Asylum]

I really need to beat this game. I've loved SotB since I was a kid, but it was way too difficult for me when I rented it back in the day (especially the sped up Genesis version). I later got the JP Mega Drive version which plays at the proper speed but still found it too difficult with the crappy hit detection. The PCE version plays and sounds much better, and even has more graphical details than the MD version, but while I've progressed a lot further than on the Sega versions I never did actually beat it. I don't like using walk-throughs for games like this but do you guys have any hints for certain parts of the game that would save me some grief? The lack of continues makes me give up every time I get a bit further.

There are no hints really.   The game is straightforward.   

where do you get to when you die.

[Samurai Ghost]

Yeah I know, basically just progress through... I've been raped by a few bosses though. Can't really remember how far I've gotten as some of the levels blend together in my mind. I just need to set aside an evening and play through it really! I'm just wondering if there's something tricky that happens later in the game that I need to know about to beat/avoid so I don't just give up again.

[Arkhan Asylum]

not really.  Just don't run into shit.

One thing people do that fucks them up is they try running through the game like Rambo.

That ain't gonna work.

[Tatsujin]

yeah, rambo at least had his knife all the time.

[Emerald Rocker]

Shadow of the Beast review for PC Engine

[Samurai Ghost]

not really.  Just don't run into shit.

One thing people do that fucks them up is they try running through the game like Rambo.

That ain't gonna work.

Yeah I know you have to take your time with SoTB. But sometimes I think I'm Rambo. Seriously.

[Tatsujin]

it also amazes me how many time all the BGs and stuff got COMPLETELY redrawn for this only one game. Even for teh same system (but two regions).

[Tatsujin]

not really.  Just don't run into shit.

One thing people do that fucks them up is they try running through the game like Rambo.

That ain't gonna work.

Yeah I know you have to take your time with SoTB. But sometimes I think I'm Rambo. Seriously.

nobody is rambo, but rumbo!

[Arkhan Asylum]

lol.

Shatoe of the Beast!

[Samurai Ghost]

OK guys you lost me

[Arkhan Asylum]

youll get it when you beat the game.

[_Paul]

youll get it when you beat the game.

Lol, yeah, that's your motivation to beat it now. Otherwise you'll never understand that joke.

[Arkhan Asylum]

Unless he clicks around on some image based reviews, like the duomazov one.


DONT CLICK IT SAMURAI GHOST.  DONT DO IT.

[Samurai Ghost]

OK, damn, now I really have to beat this!!

[geise]

Beating this game on pce/turbo is a breeze once you figure out the order to do things. It's the amiga one that is on the hard side.  Probably due to using a joystick and 1 button   It uses "Arkhan's favorite" up to jump.

[Tatsujin]

LOL!

[Arkhan Asylum]

Beating this game on pce/turbo is a breeze once you figure out the order to do things. It's the amiga one that is on the hard side.  Probably due to using a joystick and 1 button   It uses "Arkhan's favorite" up to jump. 

and there is this shitty pause whenever you punch.

[Mishran]

You actually can screw yourself at one point in the game. When entering the castle with the 3 headed dragon, you can miss the gun and go straight down to the boss, I know I've done it a couple times accidentally. I haven't found a way to beat that bastard without it, and the ladder falls when you climb down it, so you can't go back for the gun. Unless I'm doing something wrong...

[Samurai Ghost]

You actually can screw yourself at one point in the game. When entering the castle with the 3 headed dragon, you can miss the gun and go straight down to the boss, I know I've done it a couple times accidentally. I haven't found a way to beat that bastard without it, and the ladder falls when you climb down it, so you can't go back for the gun. Unless I'm doing something wrong...

Nice to know, I'm pretty sure I've gotten the gun before but I'll be careful not to miss it. Gotta get a DUO or CD-sytem set up as all I have hooked up now is a CoreGrafx and a huge amount of HuCards.

[Arkhan Asylum]

You actually can screw yourself at one point in the game. When entering the castle with the 3 headed dragon, you can miss the gun and go straight down to the boss, I know I've done it a couple times accidentally. I haven't found a way to beat that bastard without it, and the ladder falls when you climb down it, so you can't go back for the gun. Unless I'm doing something wrong...

Nope

if you miss it, you're fucked.

Hit reset.


The rule for SOTB goes, if you see a boss up ahead and you have no special item. run back.

[SuperPlay]

Side note:

Shadow of the Beast - a run through the different versions

[esteban]

I have been begging Arkhan to make another PCE chiptune from Shadow of the Beast.

Here's the the first SotB PCE PSG tune from several moons ago.

Come on, man. I've been very patient.

[Samurai Ghost]

I have been begging Arkhan to make another PCE chiptune from Shadow of the Beast.

Here's the the first SotB PCE PSG tune from several moons ago.

Come on, man. I've been very patient.

Yes, this is awesome!! Do another! The underworld or overworld theme would be awesome.

[soop]

I have been begging Arkhan to make another PCE chiptune from Shadow of the Beast.

Here's the the first SotB PCE PSG tune from several moons ago.

Come on, man. I've been very patient.

Wait... it is called Shadow of the Beats, right?

[esteban]

I have been begging Arkhan to make another PCE chiptune from Shadow of the Beast.

Here's the the first SotB PCE PSG tune from several moons ago.

Come on, man. I've been very patient.

Yes, this is awesome!! Do another! The underworld or overworld theme would be awesome.

Wait... it is called Shadow of the Beats, right?

Arkhan, the hoi polloi (myself included) are begging you!

Another Shadow of the Beast PSG tune!

Thanks in advance .

[Arkhan Asylum]

When I get some free time, I want to do this one:

I think the echo would work great on TEH PCEBOB.

[esteban]

When I get some free time, I want to do this one:

I think the echo would work great on TEH PCEBOB.

Hell yes.

[Samurai Ghost]

When I get some free time, I want to do this one:

I think the echo would work great on TEH PCEBOB.

YES! I love this song.  It's really THE SOTB song for me.