Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Adventure

Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreAction, Adventure
DeveloperSunsoft
PublisherSunsoft
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast is an action game released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Sunsoft. It blends action and adventure elements.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

Sunsoft also made The Death and Return of Superman, Super Fantasy Zone and Batman for the Genesis.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast cheats & codes

19 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite LivesFF2895:0004
Infinite RoarsFF28A1:0004
Infinite EnergyFF2897:00FF
Press A For Level Select ("Press Start" Screen)FF2923:1A

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Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

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Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast FAQ

When did Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast come out on the Genesis?

Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast?

It was developed by Sunsoft.

Is Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast multiplayer?

No. Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast is a single-player game.

How long does Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast take to play?

As an action game, Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the Beast typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Beauty & The Beast: Roar of the 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.

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