Altered Beast adapts Sega's cult beat em up to Master System with its warrior transforming into mythological beasts. The 8 bit conversion loses visual grandeur but keeps the cultist original spirit and transformation satisfaction. Pleasant for arcade cabinet fans, without rivaling the Mega Drive.
Your verdict
Category
Beat-'Em-Up1 player12+
Description
Classic arcade beat em up transforming warrior game.
Altered Beast review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,13 MB📅01/01/1989
Published by Sega
Altered Beast (Master System) price, value & rarity
An 8-bit adaptation of Altered Beast, Sega's beat'em up where a resurrected warrior morphs into mythological creatures, in its European edition. Its desirability rests on the cult status of the arcade it derives from, a showcase of Sega power, and the transposition of this myth to the console. Collectors seek this title for its arcade pedigree and its place in the PAL library.
Is Altered Beast still worth playing in 2026?
A port of Sega's arcade beat them up, Altered Beast advances a resurrected warrior who transforms into mythological creatures, werewolf, dragon or bear, by absorbing power orbs. The metamorphosis concept and the Greek fantasy mood are the whole appeal of an otherwise simple, linear action. The 8 bit conversion loses impact against the cabinet, but keeps its character. For a retro beat them up fan or someone curious about this Sega classic with its striking concept, the title keeps a dated but likeable charm.
