Clawing back

Shadow of the Beast is a beloved brand for many, so there was a mixture of excitement and trepidation when Heavy Spectrum announced that it would be taking the series' reins and rebooting it for the PlayStation 4. This first footage of the new-gen version proves that there was little to worry about, however, as the release is looking pretty darn rad.

As with the originals, the action takes place on a side-scrolling plane, and you'll be mowing through enemies from the left and right. The combat's accessible, but appears to have lots of depth; you'll need to mix up your attacks and use finishers to maximise your score, giving you plenty of incentive to master the systems. The biggest takeaway is just how gory it is, though – there's blood absolutely everywhere.

[source youtube.com]