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Commodore 64 · Beat 'em Up / Platformer
Altered Beast
Co-op
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | Sega |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Altered Beast is a beat 'em up released for the Commodore 64, developed by Sega and published by THQ. It blends beat 'em up and platformer elements.
Among the 33 C64 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
Sega also made Golden Axe, Zaxxon and Shinobi for the C64.
Altered Beast supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Altered Beast is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Altered Beast walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Altered Beast.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Altered Beast FAQ
Who made Altered Beast?
It was developed by Sega and published by THQ.
Is Altered Beast multiplayer?
Yes. Altered Beast supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Altered Beast take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Altered Beast typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Altered Beast on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.