Description

Altered Beast for the Sega Master System brings the arcade classic’s mythological brawling to 8-bit form. Set in a world of gods and monsters, you play as a resurrected warrior summoned by Zeus to rescue his kidnapped daughter Athena. Rising from the grave, you’ll fight through waves of zombies, demons, and other creatures across five side-scrolling stages filled with eerie landscapes.
The game’s defining feature is transformation. By defeating glowing Cerberus-like creatures, you collect spirit orbs that gradually power you up—eventually transforming you into mighty beasts such as a fireball-shooting wolf, a lightning-wielding dragon, or a bear with stone-breath attacks. Each form changes your abilities dramatically, giving you new ways to crush enemies and bosses.
Stages are packed with grotesque enemies and culminate in memorable battles against giant monsters like a bloated demon or a many-eyed beast. The Master System version keeps the core essence of the arcade original while offering a solid challenge tuned for home play.
With its mix of mythic atmosphere, unique transformation mechanics, and unforgettable “Rise from your grave” legacy, Altered Beast on the Sega Master System remains a nostalgic favorite from Sega’s golden age.