Altered Beast (set 8, 8751 317-0078)

Inside Altered Beast

Battle hordes of Greek mythical beasts as a powerful lycanthrope in this groundbreaking classic arcade brawler resurrected perfectly on modern platforms. Roar and transform!

Battle hordes of Greek mythical beasts as a powerful lycanthrope in this groundbreaking classic arcade brawler resurrected perfectly on modern platforms. Roar and transform!

What Players Notice

Altered Beast stands out through screen positioning, cooperative flow, and boss patterns.

• Controls: Keep enemies on one side when possible so you are not surrounded.
• Version check: Clear weaker enemies first so bigger threats are easier to read.
• Pacing: Use spacing before button speed; standing in the wrong lane gets punished quickly.
• Controls: Keep enemies on one side when possible so you are not surrounded.
• Version check: Clear weaker enemies first so bigger threats are easier to read.

Session Strategy

Keep enemies on one side when possible so you are not surrounded.

• Controls: Keep enemies on one side when possible so you are not surrounded.
• Version check: Clear weaker enemies first so bigger threats are easier to read.
• Pacing: Use spacing before button speed; standing in the wrong lane gets punished quickly.

Version Context

Altered Beast is cataloged as a Classic Arcade entry. Title markers such as set 8, 8751 317-0078 help separate this Classic Arcade entry from nearby regional or build variants. The current tags are Platformer, Arcade, Classic Arcade, Coin-Op, High Score, which help group the page with similar games without relying on a single generic label.

Useful Questions

What does the ID "8751 317-0078" stand for?

This identifies the version or specific set/cabinet of Altered Beast you’re playing in the classic lineup of Sega game collections for MAME or arcade archives.

What does the power up progress look like for transformations?

Collecting a blue orb from special orb wolves increases your power-up bar through four stages (colored tiers), upon filling up entirely, the player becomes supercharged and can claim a white orb for completing one particular power-up to transform into a creature with better attacks.

How different are the beast forms?

Each level in Altered Beast offers a new beast—like were-wolf, were-bear, or were-dragon—each possessing distinct moves and projectiles designed around the stage's theme, making the forms strategic.