Altered Beast: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Altered Beast, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Master System | Famicom | PC Engine CD-ROM² | Mega Drive/Genesis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Version differences
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ContentMaster System
The Master System version is missing some levels.1
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ContentFamicom
The Famicom version has eight stages instead of five, adds lion-man, shark and phoenix forms with new bosses, and drops simultaneous two-player play.2
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GameplayPC Engine CD-ROM²
The PC Engine CD-ROM² version has no simultaneous two-player mode and pauses to load, but keeps the arcade voices and demo screens.2
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ContentMega Drive/Genesis
The Genesis version lacks the pressure-sensitive button Uchida had planned, which cost about half of the character actions he intended.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13