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Shadow Man
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Acclaim Studios Teesside, Ltd |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Shadow Man |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Shadow Man is an action-adventure game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by Acclaim Studios Teesside, Ltd and published by Acclaim. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shadow Man series. The series also appears on other systems with Shadow Man (N64) and Shadow Man (Dreamcast).
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 want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
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 Man 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 Man cheats & codes
54 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| JC | 700BC40E
???? |
|---|---|
| Have all abilities | 842C21C3
4F4C |
| Max / infinite health | 8429DA3E
9B55 |
| Max shadow level | 8429DC36
9943 |
| Max shadow power | 8429DC32
9947 |
| Have full shadow power | 8429DA36
9B5D |
Shadow Man walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Shadow Man FAQ
When did Shadow Man come out on the PS1?
Shadow Man was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Shadow Man?
It was developed by Acclaim Studios Teesside, Ltd and published by Acclaim.
Is Shadow Man multiplayer?
No. Shadow Man is a single-player game.
How long does Shadow Man take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Shadow Man 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 Man 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.