Name: Shadow of the Beast
Platform: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
Region: USA
Media: Cartridge
Controller: Gamepad
Genre: Platformer
Gametype: Licensed
Release Year: 1991
Developer: Psygnosis Limited
Publisher: Electronic Arts, Inc.
Players: 1
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Shadow of the Beast, called Shadow of the Beast: Mashou no Okite in Japan, is an action game developed by Psygnosis for the Commodore Amiga and published by Reflections Interactive. It was brought to a variety of systems including the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Master System in 1991 and 1992 respectively. It was followed by Shadow of the Beast II and the Amiga-exclusive Shadow of the Beast III. The Japanese Mega Drive release featured improved graphics and sound at the request of publisher Victor Musical Industries.

You play as the Beast Messenger. Born a human child and kidnapped at a young age by mages who serve the Beast Lord, you were transformed into a monster and had all your memories wiped to enter a lifetime of servitude. However, suddenly, all your memories return to you and you seek revenge and escape.