Shadow of the Beast II Longplay (Amiga) [QHD]

Developed by Reflections and published by Psygnosis in 1990

The original Shadow of the Beast was a technical masterpiece when it launched in 1989, although gameplay definitely wasn't its strong-suit.

Released just a year later, Beast 2 feels like a real step backward. If you thought the original game was unbalanced, just way till you experience the sequel - it absolutely delights in pushing the player into inescapable situations and dead ends if you're not carrying the correct items at the right time!

There are also far too many encounters requiring pixel-perfect timing - 07:34 is a perfect example - and the whole affair is just tiresome. At least the inclusion of health potions to restore health is a small bonus.

The multi-layer parallax that looked so amazing in the first game is largely absent, and the visual style is considerably more drab and dreary. The actual artistry is still of an excellent standard, but the muddy browns and greys of the colour palette don't exactly excite.

Tim Wright replaced David Whittaker as composer on this second outing, and his musical score is probably the only highlight about this sequel.

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[napalmhardcore]

I'll admit, I could never get anywhere in this game as a kid and I didn't really understand the plot back then either. Even using the cheat I never finished it. Looking at it from an adult's perspective, I can see how flawed the gameplay is too, but despite all that this game still holds a special place in my heart.

I actually got slightly teary eyed watching this. I love the artwork and music on the intro screen in particular. I also remember the screen displayed when you die is really beautiful (although it wasn't in the video). The atmosphere and artwork of this game had a really powerful emotional impact on me when I was younger and watching this video brought it all back to me. Thank you for uploading.

[desultr]

Nobody set a mood like Psygnosis! This brought back such nostalgia for me. Thanks much!

[BlaBla-sdip]

When I look at this video game, one of the best of its time, I say to myself: my God, how time flies !! I had the chance to live this period of the video game and it was extraordinary in many ways.

[Ben-xlft]

This game will always be very special for me. It came with the Screen Gems Amiga 500 pack that my Dad bought in either 1990 or 1991 with half a meg upgrade and second disc drive. I cannot put into words how excited I was as a 12/13yr old loading this game up for the first time and my jaw dropping to the floor after watching that intro sequence (this from me previously having an 8 bit MSX). I know the game play sucks as it’s way too difficult (although you do a great job here!) but those graphics got me completely hooked into gaming. “Ten pints” and you’re away!

[madscare]

Hin und wieder, denk ich an alte Spiele zurück. Und denke die waren früher nur so gut weil ich ein Kind war. Jetzt sitz ich hier und merke, so eine geile Atmosphäre, Musik und Stil, kriegt heut keine Spieleschmiede mehr hin.

[altikirkbes]

Thank you for asking all possible questions to NPC's. I've never seen this in other walkthroughs. :)

[dannymills]

Music sends me right back, more of a pleasure to watch walk through than actually play!

[johanrevelid]

My childhood right there .. all the Psygnosis titles were the bomb back in the day. 😊

[youuuuuuuuuuutube]

That's the best longplay I've seen from this game. I couldn't finish it myself. Good that you just didn't "cheat" your way in with no damage.
Also good that it's at 50Hz and with integer scaling.
This game has an atmosphere I haven't been able to find anywhere else, just looking at the black background makes you think it's a vast and mysterious world, possibly dangerous too. Masterpiece.

[phaikyouser]

My attention span is usually too short to finish games. What one of my Fondest Memories is coming home from school every day and getting a little bit further in this game. In the end, I finally finished it! I will never ever forget that time. I will never ever forget that time. It truly was the Dark Souls of its day. Anyway, my room got demolished soon afterwards and my life has been on a downward spiral ever since. So this video brings back fond memories!

[EvabvA]

One of the most iconic Amiga games and brings back memories for me.

[TheMalevolentPath]

Some of these Amiga intros really are timeless, they still look amazing. The same cannot be said for any of the early ps1 game intros or anything of that era.

[RetroGameManDan]

You're a genius, mate. This is the toughest game in the series.

[westcountryfarmer]

So many memories. This game was tough, never did complete. Remember I used to watch the intro every time, music sets the atmosphere. Bring back the 90’s - simpler times hazed in bong smoke

[giddue]

And by the way, thank you for uploading this, I'd like to be able to put more than just one like!

[hinkypunk]

As a child, I never got further than the intro. That always scared the hell out of me and I switched the PC off again.

[Gamingbeast]

Well played man, that game is hard as nails. Beautiful otherworldy setting and music tough.

[v-cassiopeiae]

This game, this world, this atmosphere, this melancholic mood, this music, in the form of Elden Ring. it would be a revelation. A huge, cryptic open world, as hard as Elden Ring but with the style of Shadow of the Beast II. Who's for it?

[lxx]

Simply amazing, you can sure play the game!! I never went anywhere near as far as you, and it always seemed like a challenge of timing or just making the jumps that always stumped me. Thank you for capturing what is truly one of my all time favourites and brings me back!

[MasoodMatin]

this is the first Open-World video game that I can remember