The Shadow (pinball)
| Company type | Pinball machine |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arcade game |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Brian Eddy |
| Products | Pinball machines |
| Parent | Midway (Bally) |
The Shadow is a pinball machine released in 1994, designed by Brian Eddy and launched by Midway under the Bally brand. This game draws its theme from the 1994 motion picture of the same title.
Description
Voice performances in the game include new recordings by Penelope Ann Miller (as Margo Lane), John Lone (portraying Shiwan Khan), and Tim Curry (playing Farley Claymore), all reprising their characters from the film, complemented by original audio clips from the movie. The Shadow's spoken lines were delivered by Midway's voice talent Tim Kitzrow.
To ensure authentic visual elements, designer Doug Watson collaborated closely with the film's director, Russell Mulcahy. Noteworthy gameplay features consist of player-operated ball diverters located on ramps, a magnetic ball lock mechanism that activates the "Shadow Multiball," and an elevated playfield dubbed "The Battlefield," which incorporates gameplay reminiscent of Breakout.
Gameplay
The objective for players is to accomplish various challenges to initiate a Final Battle against the villain Shiwan Khan:
- Complete Scenes:
- Punish The Guilty
- Farley Claymore
- Duel Of Wills (video mode)
- The Beryllium Sphere
- Escape Underwater Doom
- Discover Hotel Monolith
- Conquer Battle Field
- Shadow Multiball
- Khan Multiball