Altered Beast Mega Drive
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £14.82 | £4.50 | £35.01 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £12.29 | £4.50 | £21.49 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £12.29 | £4.50 | £21.49 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £13.34 | £5.67 | £21.49 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £15.43 | £4.50 | £35.01 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £15.02 | £4.50 | £35.01 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £15.02 | £4.50 | £35.01 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £15.02 | £4.50 | £35.01 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £15.02 | £4.50 | £35.01 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £13.72 | £5.67 | £21.49 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £14.44 | £5.67 | £21.49 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £13.51 | £5.67 | £21.49 | 10 |
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Game History
Altered Beast was developed and published by Sega as a launch title for the Mega Drive (Genesis in North America). The game was created by Sega's internal development team and released in Japan on November 29, 1988, followed by North American release on August 14, 1989, and European release later that year. It served as one of the system's flagship titles during its early market penetration.
The game is a side-scrolling beat 'em up where players control a resurrected warrior who gains beast transformation powers by collecting magic orbs. These transformations grant temporary superhuman abilities, with distinct powers for each of the five levels. The gameplay emphasized the Mega Drive's technical capabilities, featuring digitized sprites and scaling effects that were technically impressive for the time.
At launch, Altered Beast received mixed critical reception. While reviewers praised its visual presentation and the novelty of the beast transformations, critics noted repetitive gameplay and moderate difficulty balance issues. Commercially, it performed adequately as a system-seller, helping establish the Mega Drive's arcade-style credentials, though it was eventually overshadowed by stronger titles in the beat 'em up genre like Streets of Rage and Golden Axe.
Today, Altered Beast holds historical significance as an early Mega Drive release that demonstrated the console's graphical superiority over competitors. Collectors value it as a foundational title in the system's library and for its distinctive 1980s aesthetic. The game's iconic voice sample "Rise from your grave" became memorable among retro gaming enthusiasts and is frequently referenced in gaming culture.
The game received various ports and re-releases over the years, including versions for other Sega platforms and compilations. Its influence on beat 'em up design and arcade-to-home conversions remains evident, making it an important artifact of early 1990s console gaming history. While not considered among the absolute finest examples of its genre, Altered Beast remains a respected piece of Mega Drive heritage.