Altered Beast Co-op
Game Boy Advance · Beat 'em Up
Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | THQ |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Altered Beast |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms is a beat 'em up developed by THQ and published by SEGA.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. Among the 32 GBA beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
It is part of the Altered Beast series. The series also appears on other systems with Altered Beast (Master System) and Altered Beast (Genesis). THQ also made Bionicle: Maze of Shadows, Bratz Babyz and Bratz: Forever Diamondz for the GBA.
Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms 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: Guardian of the Realms walkthroughs & guides
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Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms FAQ
When did Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms come out on the GBA?
Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms?
It was developed by THQ and published by SEGA.
Is Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms multiplayer?
Yes. Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms supports up to 2 players.
How long does Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms 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.
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