Altered Beast

GPTKB entity

Statements (381)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Arcade
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:video_game_series
gptkbp:abilities jumping
enhanced strength
attacking
gptkbp:antagonist gptkb:The_Demon
gptkb:Neff
Lyzander
gptkbp:arcade_cabinet gptkb:cocktail
Upright
upright
gptkbp:arcade_game gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:arcade_success high earnings
gptkbp:art_style pixel art
2 D graphics
2 D sprites
2 D sprite graphics
2 D Sprites
gptkbp:artwork pixel art style
gptkbp:available_on gptkb:Nintendo_Switch
gptkb:Xbox_One
gptkb:Play_Station_4
gptkbp:beasts gptkb:Dragon
gptkb:vampires
gptkb:Bear
gptkb:Tiger
golden wolf
gptkbp:boss_fights end-level bosses
gptkbp:can_transform_into gptkb:Dragon
gptkb:bird
gptkb:vampires
gptkb:Bear
gptkb:Tiger
golden wolf
Golden Werewolf
gptkbp:character gptkb:The_Beast
gptkb:Athena
gptkb:Zeus
gptkb:The_Sorcerer
The Goddess
Neff's minions
gptkbp:character_classes different beasts
gptkbp:character_customization gptkb:Limited
gptkb:none
gptkbp:character_design gptkb:Takashi_Iizuka
gptkb:mythical_creatures
gptkbp:comic_series Monster comics
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Yuzo_Koshiro
gptkbp:controls Joystick and buttons
joystick and buttons
simple button layout
Simple button layout
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
mixed reviews
gptkbp:crossover various games
gptkbp:cultural_impact cult classic
Cult classic
Video game history
video game history
influenced other games
inspired parodies
references in other media
inspired other games
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Sega
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Sega
gptkbp:difficulty gptkb:medium
gptkb:High
Moderate
variable
Adjustable
adjustable
varied levels
varies by player skill
increasing with levels
gptkbp:difficulty_levels gptkb:medium
gptkbp:ended defeating Zarok
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Demon
gptkb:mythical_creatures
gptkb:Neff
gptkbp:enemy_types gptkb:mythical_creatures
Various monsters
various mythological creatures
gptkbp:fan_art popular
popular among fans
Popular among fans
widely created
gptkbp:fan_base gptkb:Strong
dedicated
Strong following
dedicated community
Dedicated community
retro gamers
gptkbp:features transformations
gptkbp:film_technique gptkb:Hercules_films
gptkbp:first_released gptkb:1988
gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:game_appearance gptkb:animated_series
gptkb:None
gptkb:comic_book_series
gptkbp:game_awards gptkb:None
gptkb:none
nominated for awards
gptkbp:game_clones Various clones
gptkbp:game_engine gptkb:custom_engine
gptkb:Custom_engine
gptkb:Sega_System_16
Custom Engine
gptkbp:game_features Transformations
Power-ups
Multiple levels
Boss battles
Co-op mode (in some versions)
End boss
gptkbp:game_length Approximately 1 hour
approximately 1 hour
1-2 hours
short
approximately 1-2 hours
gptkbp:game_mechanic gptkb:transformation
transforming into beasts
gptkbp:game_mechanics gptkb:health_services
gptkb:collectibles
gptkb:transformation
boss battles
combat
platforming
Power-ups
special moves
Co-op play
Side-scrolling
level progression
combo attacks
enemy encounters
checkpoint system
power-up collection
lives system
gptkbp:game_mode gptkb:cooperative
Single-player
single-player
multiplayer
gptkbp:game_modes Single-player
single-player
Cooperative multiplayer
single-player and multiplayer
arcade mode
console mode
gptkbp:game_series Altered Beast series
gptkbp:game_updates gptkb:None
limited updates
gptkbp:game_world Fantasy world
gptkbp:gameplay side-scrolling
gptkbp:genre gptkb:action
gptkb:platform_game
beat 'em up
Beat 'em up
gptkbp:graphics pixel art
colorful graphics
Colorful and detailed
gptkbp:has_character gptkb:Centaur
gptkb:Dragon
gptkb:Minotaur
gptkb:Angel
gptkb:Lizardman
gptkb:Bearman
gptkb:Zeus
gptkb:Wolfman
gptkb:Medusa
gptkb:Beastman
gptkb:Neff
gptkbp:has_genre gptkb:action
Platformer
gptkbp:has_leadership gptkb:Neff
Zarok
Neptune's nemesis
Lyzander
gptkbp:has_legacy Cult following
Spin-offs
Influenced other games
Remakes and ports
gptkbp:has_reception Mixed reviews
mixed reviews
positive reviews
gptkbp:has_setting gptkb:Underworld
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
Mythical Realm
gptkbp:has_soundtrack gptkb:Yuzo_Koshiro
gptkbp:has_spin_offs gptkb:None
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:Yes
various home consoles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Altered Beast
gptkbp:in-game_currency gptkb:None
gptkb:none
points
gptkbp:in-game_items gptkb:power-ups
Power-up items
gptkbp:influenced Later action games
Other beat 'em up games
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:fantasy_genre
gptkb:horror_genre
gptkb:comic_books
gptkb:mythology
fantasy elements
anime style
action games
horror themes
Sega arcade games
gptkbp:influenced_games gptkb:Hunter
gptkb:Bayonetta
gptkb:Devil_May_Cry
gptkb:Castlevania
gptkb:Castlevania_series
gptkb:God_of_War
gptkb:God_of_War_series
Co-op gameplay
Mythological themes
Boss battles
Transformation mechanics
Power-up systems
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:mythology
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Altered_Beast:_The_Animated_Series
gptkb:Altered_Beast:_The_Movie
gptkb:Altered_Beast_(2010)
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:mythical_creatures
gptkb:mythology
gptkb:Altered_Beast:_Guardian_of_the_Realm
ancient myths
mythological themes
gptkbp:is_influential_in arcade history
gptkbp:is_known_for Co-op gameplay
Mythological themes
Transformation mechanics
gptkbp:is_part_of Altered Beast series
gptkbp:latest_version gptkb:Sega_System_16
worldwide
Altered Beast (Sega Genesis)
Altered Beast (arcade)
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:video_game_franchise
Ports
Cultural references
cult classic
Cult classic
Spin-offs
Remakes
cult classic status
influential in the genre
inspired sequels
Influential in 2 D action games
gptkbp:level_design Side-scrolling
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Centaur
gptkb:Dragon
gptkb:Wolfman
gptkb:Bear
gptkb:Tiger
gptkb:Beastman
gptkb:Neff
gptkb:Neptune
gptkbp:merchandise gptkb:comics
gptkb:clothing
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:comic_books
gptkb:novelization
gptkb:action_figures
gptkb:toys
Comic books
Action figures
Art books
T-shirts
t-shirts
art books
soundtrack albums
Soundtrack albums
comic adaptations
gptkbp:mode single-player
gptkbp:multiplayer gptkb:cooperative
gptkb:Yes
No
no
not available
cooperative gameplay
local co-op
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Yuzo_Koshiro
gptkbp:narrative rescue the goddess
Rescue the goddess
rescue the goddess Athena
gptkbp:narrative_theme gptkb:Resurrection
gptkb:mythology
gptkbp:notable_feature transformations
gptkbp:notable_features gptkb:power-ups
boss battles
cooperative gameplay
transformation mechanics
mythological enemies
gptkbp:notable_for Transformation mechanics
gptkbp:number_of_players 1-2
up to 2
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Arcade
gptkb:Commodore_64
gptkb:Play_Station_2
gptkb:Nintendo_Switch
gptkb:Sega_Genesis
gptkb:MS-DOS
gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:platforms gptkb:Arcade
gptkb:Sega_Mega_Drive
gptkbp:players Beast Form
gptkbp:plot Rescue the goddess from the underworld
gptkbp:popularity high
nostalgic appeal
gptkbp:power_ups animal transformations
collecting orbs
beast transformation
Spirit Balls
spirit balls
Spirit balls
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Neptune
the resurrected warrior
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Sega
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Sega
gptkbp:record under 10 minutes
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1988
gptkb:2006
1988-10-29
1988-10-01
1988-10-30
1990 (Sega Genesis)
2012 (i OS)
2019 (Nintendo Switch)
2006 (PS2)
gptkbp:release_platform gptkb:Arcade
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1988
gptkbp:released included in compilations
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1988
gptkbp:released_on gptkb:Sega_Genesis
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Altered_Beast_(2010)
gptkb:2005
gptkb:Altered_Beast:_Guardian_of_the_Realm
gptkb:Altered_Beast_(2019)
Altered Beast (PS2)
gptkbp:remastered gptkb:Sega_Genesis_Classics
gptkb:Sega_Mega_Drive_Classics
gptkbp:sega_game_gear_port gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:sega_genesis_port gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:sega_master_system_port gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:sega_mega_drive_port gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Altered_Beast:_Guardian_of_the_Realm
gptkb:Altered_Beast_2
gptkb:Altered_Beast_II
gptkbp:series Altered Beast series
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkb:mythology
mythological Greece
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Yuzo_Koshiro
Chiptune music
synth music
synthesized music
composed by Yuzo Koshiro
gptkbp:special_move transformation abilities
gptkbp:speedrun_community active
Active community
active community
Any%
gptkbp:spin_off gptkb:Altered_Beast:_Guardian_of_the_Realm
gptkbp:themes gptkb:heroism
gptkb:mythology
gptkb:transformation
good vs evil
transformation and power.
gptkbp:tournament competitive play
Speedrunning events
gptkbp:voice_acting Minimal
limited
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sega_Genesis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4