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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Shadow of the Beast II
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Reflections Interactive Limited |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Shadow of the Beast |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Shadow of the Beast II is an action-adventure game developed by Reflections Interactive Limited and published by Electronic Arts. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
Among the 18 Genesis action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shadow of the Beast series; on the Genesis you can also try Shadow of the Beast. The series also appears on other systems with Shadow of the Beast (Lynx) and Shadow of the Beast (Master System).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Shadow of the Beast II is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Shadow of the Beast II cheats & codes
24 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | FF2239:7C |
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Shadow of the Beast II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Shadow of the Beast II FAQ
Who made Shadow of the Beast II?
It was developed by Reflections Interactive Limited and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Shadow of the Beast II multiplayer?
No. Shadow of the Beast II is a single-player game.
How long does Shadow of the Beast II take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Shadow of the Beast II typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Shadow of the Beast II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.