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I first played Shadow of the Beast on the Sega Genesis in 1991, a Psygnosis game that stood out immediately for its visual style. It arrived during a time when console games were pushing hard on graphical presentation, and this one was no exception, with its dark, detailed backgrounds and strange creature designs. It wasn't like other action games on the system; it had a distinct, almost oppressive atmosphere.

You control Aarbron, a beast-man seeking revenge, moving through a hostile world screen by screen. The main goal is to fight your way to the end, using a mix of close-range punches and a risky flying kick attack. You also collect keys and other items to progress, but the real challenge is the relentless enemy placement and the unforgiving difficulty; dying sends you back to the very beginning of the game. Playing it feels like a constant, tense struggle for survival where every small victory is earned.