Master System

Shadow of the Beast

While very young, Aarbron was kidnapped and enslaved by the Priests of the Beast Lord. He grew up on drugs made to destroy his own will and turn him into the Beast Messenger, a powerful creature serving Maletoth, The Beast Lord himself. He did his job, until one day he noticed a man about to be sacrificed in a ritual, his face triggering ancient memories... and as the sacrificial knife descended into the man's body, Aarbron recognizes the face. Of his father. As his father dies in the altar, memories of his childhood and tormented past at the hands of the Beast Lord emerged, and as feelings of hate over his captors took over him, he swore revenge and fled the temple, knowing the road to aven...

Genre: Platform
Year: 1992
Developer: Reflections Interactive Limited
Publisher: Psygnosis Limited
Players: 1

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

21 achievements · 215 total points

Dancing with Death Complete the western part of the tree dungeon without losing a life.
10 pts
Unlocking the Underground Enter the tree dungeon.
3 pts
Look, Leap, Life Open the extra life chest in the tree dungeon.
2 pts
Taker of the Orb Defeat the Keeper of the Orb.
5 pts
Unundeathenating Defeat the Death Skeleton.
5 pts
Dancing with Dragons Complete the eastern part of the tree dungeon without losing a life.
10 pts
Taking the Hydraground Defeat Hydrassas the Dragon.
5 pts
Dancing Under Darkness Complete the darkened plains and reach the castle without losing a life.
10 pts
Now Make a Wish Obtain an extra life heart item on the plains.
5 pts
Firestarter Illuminate the Darkness
5 pts
Dancing Through the Halls Complete the castle keep without losing a life.
25 pts
Tool Time Obtain the Wrench.
5 pts
The Power of the Pews Get equipped with a laser gun!
5 pts
Sighing Rain Defeat Skarios the Slayer.
5 pts
Safety First Enter the airless tunnel while wearing proper protective gear.
5 pts
Aerial Maneuvering Complete the castle tunnel without losing a life.
10 pts
Jawbreaker Defeat Corannis the Varg.
10 pts
Delivery Beast Bring the Gargoyle King the object of his desire.
5 pts
Tapping on Tombstones Cross the Graveyard without losing a life.
10 pts
Sober Toe Smasher Defeat Maletoth the Beast Lord without using a white potion.
50 pts
Cursebreaker Complete the game.
25 pts

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Who scored the most on this game's achievements.

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Shadow of the Beast frequently asked questions

How do I play Shadow of the Beast online with a friend?

Shadow of the Beast (Master System) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Shadow of the Beast on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Shadow of the Beast in the Master System library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Shadow of the Beast netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Shadow of the Beast have achievements?

Yes, Shadow of the Beast has 21 achievements worth 215 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Shadow of the Beast for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Shadow of the Beast on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.