Retro Altered Beast Game Collection

In Altered Beast, you play as a resurrected warrior tasked with defeating a demon god. Your main way of progressing through the game's levels is by moving from left to right, beating up a variety of grotesque monsters with your bare hands. The twist comes from the spirit orbs that enemies drop when defeated. Grabbing these orbs empowers you, and collecting enough of them allows you to unleash your true potential: transforming into a powerful beast. The core of Altered Beast's gameplay loop revolves around this transformation mechanic.

Each transformation in Altered Beast offers a completely different way to approach combat. Early on, you might become a powerful Werewolf, capable of charging through enemies with brute force and a strong melee attack. Later stages introduce other forms like the ferocious Bear, whose ground-shattering roar can clear out groups, or the agile Dragon, breathing fire down on your foes. Mastering the timing of these transformations and learning which beast is best suited for each encounter is key to surviving the relentless onslaught of demons and their bosses. The visual spectacle of these changes was quite something for the era.

The journey through Altered Beast takes you through various demonic realms, each presenting new challenges and creatures that test your combat skills and your ability to adapt your monstrous forms. The gameplay demands precise movement and timely attacks, especially when facing the end-of-level bosses that loom large on screen.