Altered Beast (1989)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Altered Beast was released in 1989 for the ZX Spectrum 48K/128K by Activision. The game was developed by Jason Austin, Paul Hiley, and Mark A. Jones, based on the original Sega Enterprises Ltd arcade coin-op.
As an arcade beat-em-up, the game supports up to two players and features side-view 2D graphics with horizontal scrolling. Technical features include AY sound support, a multi-loader for both 48K and 128K modes, and compatibility with Kempston and Interface 2 joysticks, as well as redefinable keys.
The original price for the cassette was £9.99. The title saw wide distribution across other platforms, including Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, NES, Sega Master System, PC/DOS, Amiga, Sega Mega Drive, and Atari ST.
The game holds an average magazine score of 76.25%. It received multiple reviews from Crash, Sinclair User, and Your Sinclair, with scores ranging from 67% to 83%.
Found 1 cracked version (release) of the game
