Shadow of the Beast 2 wasn't as hard as the first one, I don't think. I just don't see a way to get through the jetpack area on SotB 1 without help... There's too much junk on the screen. Not enough clear places available to move into, let alone a clear path to get there.
Whoever mentioned "Killing Game Show".... ABSOLUTELY!!! I think level 5 or 6 was my record, without trainers... haha!