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Altered Beast (1988)

Altered Beast (1988)

Side view Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Platform
iOS DOS Android Amiga Atari ST/STE Commodore C64/128/MAX ZX Spectrum MSX Amstrad CPC Arcade

Beast King's Chronicle, Jūōki , Altered Beast Classic, Juuouki

Release Date: 1988, June 14
Alternative Titles: Beast King's Chronicle, Jūōki , Altered Beast Classic, Juuouki
Countries: United Kingdom, Japan, Spain
Publishers: Activision, Ocean Software, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Corporation, Mediagenic

Description:

Altered Beast is a 1988 beat 'em up video game developed by Team Shinobi and published by Sega for arcades. Set in Ancient Greece, the game follows a Roman centurion who is resurrected by the Olympian god Zeus to rescue his daughter Athena from Neff, the demonic ruler of the underworld. By collecting three power-ups in a level, the player character can transform into one of five mythical beasts. In the original arcade, the end credits are interspersed with images of actors in costumes for the different characters and monsters of the game, implying the whole game was a film production.

Storyline:

A Roman centurion who had died in battle is resurrected from the dead by Zeus. The centurion is ordered by Zeus to save his daughter Athena from a Demon God called Neff in the Underworld. To become able to withstand the perils, the warrior gets the ability to absorb spirit balls which transform him into an Altered Beast, a part animal, part human creature of formidable force. Between each level are small animations giving the player glimpses of Athena's peril. He first travels through the graveyard fighting past zombies and winged demons. The centurion becomes a werewolf in order to fight Neff in the form of Aggar. The centurion defeats him, but Neff escapes. The centurion travels through the Underworld where he fights through giant leeches, Chinese dragon-headed rattlesnakes, and ferocious Chicken Stingers (resembling the ones from Golden Axe). The centurion turns into a humanoid thunder dragon in order to fight Neff in the form of Octeyes. The centurion defeats him, but Neff escapes. The centurion travels through the Cavern of Souls where he fights through Cave Needles (which resemble giant ants), turtle/snail hybrids, and zombies known as Grave Masters. The centurion turns into a humanoid bear in order to fight Neff in the form of Mouldy Snail. The centurion defeats him, but Neff escapes. The centurion arrives at Neff's palace where he fights through zombies, Chicken Stingers, and Hammer Demons. The centurion turns into a humanoid tiger in order to fight Neff in the form of Crocodile Worm. The centurion defeats him, but Neff escapes. After the centurion arrives in Dis, he fights through winged demons, Goat Men, Boar Men, saw fishes, and purple Unicorn Men to get to Neff. When the centurion confronts Neff, the centurion becomes a golden werewolf while Neff transforms into a Rhinoceros-Man. After he is defeated, a blue bird comes out of the ground and transforms back to Athena. Afterwards she is shown holding arms with her lycanthropic hero, thanking him for rescuing her. In the original arcade, the end credits are interspersed with images of actors in costumes for the different characters and monsters of the game, implying the whole game was a film production.

Keywords:

anthropomorphism damsel in distress death steam achievements boss fight digital distribution human original soundtrack release destructible environment male protagonist shape-shifting undead brawler werewolves lycanthropy resurrection extreme violence wolf white noise launch titles cheat code recurring boss pixel art gods pack-in game classic side-scrolling fan translation - english catch phrase retro vintage sega forever shared screen multi-tier combat body builder