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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up / Platformer
Altered Beast
Co-op
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Altered Beast |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Altered Beast is a beat 'em up developed by SEGA. It blends beat 'em up and platformer elements.
Among the 34 Genesis beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #17 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: Guardian of the Realms (GBA). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
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 cheats & codes
58 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Almost Invulnerable | 002C58:603E |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives (Player 1) | FFB120:03 |
| Infinite Lives (Player 2) | FFB126:03 |
| Infinite Health (Player 1) | FFCF10:0C |
| Infinite Health (Player 2) | FFCF50:7F |
| Invincibility (Player 1) | FFD034:80 |
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 Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Altered Beast FAQ
Who made Altered Beast?
It was developed by SEGA.
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.