Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
The protagonist and a supernatural crime fighter who uses combat skills and mental powers against criminal forces.
How it plays
How does The Shadow play?
The game uses a side-scrolling perspective. Players guide The Shadow through urban stages, fighting criminal enemies, avoiding hazards, and reaching the end of each level.
Cranston can attack at close range and use his supernatural abilities to conceal himself or confuse opponents. Progression follows a linear sequence of stages, with environmental obstacles and stronger enemies providing the main increase in difficulty.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play The Shadow?
Learn enemy attack patterns before moving forward, especially in narrow sections where several opponents can surround The Shadow.
Use supernatural abilities to create openings rather than rushing into groups. Search each section carefully for a safe route, and conserve health by avoiding unnecessary contact with hazards and enemies.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Margo Lane
Cranston's ally and a central supporting character from The Shadow story.
Shiwan Khan
The principal villain of the film-based story and The Shadow's major adversary.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the side-scrolling view to anticipate enemies before entering tight spaces.
- 2
Treat The Shadow's special abilities as defensive tools when surrounded.
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