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Sega Master System · Beat 'em Up / Platformer
Altered Beast
Co-op
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Platformer |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Altered Beast |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by SEGA, Altered Beast arrived on the Sega Master System as a beat 'em up. It blends beat 'em up and platformer elements.
Among the 10 Master System beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Altered Beast series. The series also appears on other systems with Altered Beast (Genesis) and Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms (GBA). SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.
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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
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
13 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives P1 | 00C0-8F09 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health P1 | 00C0-900C |
| Level Select (Replace ? To Select Level) | 00C0-8D0? |
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 Master System games today
The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.
Altered Beast FAQ
Who made Altered Beast?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Altered Beast multiplayer?
No. Altered Beast is a single-player game.
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.