ALTERED BEAST TRANSFORMATION đē From Arcade to PS2
203Alright, let's dive into the wild and wacky world of "Altered Beast," a Sega sensation that's both a blast from the past and a quirky piece of gaming history!
đŽ Arcade Antics: "Altered Beast" kicks off with Zeus playing hero-resurrector in the underworld. Your mission? Save Athena from the dastardly Neff. It's a beat-em-up bonanza with a twist - you're fighting off fiends on a single plane with the screen auto-scrolling like a slow-moving treadmill of terror.
đē Power-Up Pandemonium: As you pummel through enemies, keep an eye out for white wolves. Why? Because these furry fellas drop power orbs that beef up your biceps and boost your brawl. Three orbs, and boom! You're a beast - literally - with each level turning you into a different monster. Fancy shooting fireballs as a Wolf or zapping foes as a Dragon? This game's got you covered.
đĨ Fiery Foes and Frustrations: Neff, the bad guy, has a no-fight policy if you're not in beast mode. Mess up too much, though, and he throws the rulebook out the window, leading to almost certain doom. Plus, the game's tough as nails, with a swarm of enemies and hardly any breathing room after getting hit.
đž Visual Verve: "Altered Beast" is a feast for the eyes - think body parts flying and gargoyles disintegrating. The monster designs are a mix of horrifying and hilarious, like a demon raining down his own heads. It's grotesque, goofy, and totally '80s arcade.
đŦ Sega's Strange Swirl: In a bizarre twist, the game ends with a reveal that it's all a "movie" with actors. Meta much?
đ Home Console Conversion: The Genesis version dials down some effects but adds others, like parallax scrolling. There's a cheat code for beast-choice freedom, but say goodbye to the wacky ending.
đ Lesser Lights: The Sega Master System and PC Engine CD versions struggle with choppy gameplay and lackluster visuals. The Famicom version goes for tiny, but smoother sprites and adds new levels and beasts.
đģ Computer Chronicles: Amiga and Atari ST versions stay close to the arcade feel but are hampered by dark graphics and a bulky status bar. The Commodore 64 starts strong but stumbles in-game. The PC version runs into color and animation issues but plays alright.
đšī¸ Legacy and Laughs: Despite its quirks and challenges, "Altered Beast" captures the excess and excitement of '80s arcade titles, with a dose of Sega's signature weirdness. It's a trip down memory lane, filled with muscle-bound transformations, mythical mayhem, and a touch of movie magic. So, whether you're reliving old glories or experiencing it for the first time, prepare to "Rise from your grave" and step into a slice of gaming history! đđĨđ
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:07 Altered Beast Arcade
00:28 Altered Beast Mega Drive
00:48 Altered Beast Master System
01:09 Altered Beast NES
01:29 Altered Beast PC Engine
01:51 Altered Beast PC Engine CD
02:13 Altered Beast Amiga
02:35 Altered Beast Amstrad CPC
02:56 Altered Beast Commodore 64
03:18 Altered Beast Spectrum ZX
03:40 Altered Beast PC MS-DOS
04:02 Altered Beast Playstation 2
04:58 Outro
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