Before John Wick had his dog, there was Shadow Dancer . Released in 1989 as the true arcade sequel to Sega ’s legendary " Shinobi ," Shadow Dancer changed the game by giving the player a lethal canine companion . But why is this masterpiece often overshadowed by its predecessor? In today’s video, we take a deep dive into the history of Shadow Dancer. From its technical roots on the Sega System 18 board to the iconic Mission 2 train sequence , we explore what made this ninja-action game a standout in the golden age of arcades . We’ll break down: • The Dog Mechanic : How the German Shepherd changed the tactical flow of Shinobi’s gameplay. • The Missions: A tour from the Airport terminal to the Space Shuttle launch . • The Locomotive Boss : A detailed look at the legendary Level 2-4 train fight . • The Soundtrack Debate : Why many fans believe the Amiga port actually sounds better than the Arcade original. • The Console Remakes : The massive differences between the Arcade v...
Here's a small list of just 45 games from a huge library that defined the Commodore Amiga 500. And don't be surprised if the odd classic is missing! Also, tell me, how many of these did you played?
► Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - International Karate + (1988)
03:08 - Carrier Command (1988)
03:49 - Shadow of the Beast (1989)
04:18 - Batman: The Movie (1989)
04:55 - Stunt Car Racer (1989)
05:37 - It Came From the Desert (1989)
06:15 - Blood Money (1989)
06:51 - Populous (1989)
07:20 - Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge (1990)
07:54 - Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe (1990)
08:32 - The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
09:19 - Supremacy (1990)
09:50 - Midwinter (1990)
10:34 - Pang (1990)
11:15 - F-19 Stealth Fighter (1990)
11:50 - Rainbow Islands (1990)
12:24 - Captive (1990)
12:50 - Wings (1990)
13:22 - Super Cars II (1991)
13:53 - Jimmy White's Whirlwind Snooker (1991)
14:23 - Another World (1991)
15:03 - Formula One Grand Prix (1991)
15:40 - Moonstone: A Hard Day's Knight (1991)
16:14 - Lemmings (1991)
16:52 - Turrican II: The Final Fight (1991)
17:34 - Eye of the Beholder II (1992)
18:20 - Wizkid (1992)
18:53 - Civilization (1992)
19:21 - Pinball Fantasies (1992)
19:58 - Flashback (1992)
20:25 - Dune II (1993)
20:56 - Syndicate (1993)
21:25 - Cannon Fodder (1993)
22:06 - The Settlers (1993)
22:42 - Frontier: Elite II (1993)
23:13 - The Chaos Engine (1993)
23:47 - Ruff 'n' Tumble (1994)
24:20 - King's Quest VI (1994)
24:55 - Benefactor (1994)
25:33 - Beneath a Steel Sky (1994)
26:09 - Theme Park (1994)
26:43 - Mr. Nutz: Hoppin' Mad (1994)
27:19 - Worms (1995)
27:55 - UFO: Enemy Unknown (1994/5)
28:31 - Sensible World of Soccer 95/96: European Championship Edition (1995)
29:09 - Outro
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