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40 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 4 Critics What's this?

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7.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] When Zeus, the legendary Greek God, brings you back to life, set forth on a mission to rescue Zeus' daughter Athena from the underworld in Altered Beast. Along the way, collect the Spirit Balls dropped by enemies to increase your strength and transform into a variety of mythical creatures with powerful attacks. Multiple game modes: Play all four game modes, and save your progress as you continue your quest. Multiplayer: Play co-op multiplayer over Xbox LIVE. Achievements and leaderboards: Earn new achievements and gamerscore and post your top score to the leaderboards. [Sega]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 3 out of 4
  1. IGN
    53
    Altered Beast is a relic of the arcade heyday that just doesn't hold up today.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    40
    It's fun for the first level, and that's about it. [Oct 2009, p.77]
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  3. PALGN
    35
    A quick time diversion and better left for those with strong nostalgic memories only.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. EarthAngel
    10
    This game is a classic title and was one of the best arcades in existence back in it's day. It's port was every kid's reason for buying a Sega Genesis. IGN is the **** of gaming websites and their 'journalism' is not to be trusted here. You can't review a classic title made available for cheap download by modern day standards. They should have their card pulled. 10.… Expand
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  2. Zzman
    6
    it ok it one of the game you play once and never play again.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MarkD
    2
    Blimy Sega! Why release this when you had so many other more worthy Megadrive games to choose from? This was a a bit of joke even in 1991. Maybe it's got some nostalgic cheese factor going for it but I'd rather forget it thanks.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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