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Altered Beast

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First release
Jan 27, 2005
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PlayStation 2

Altered Beast is a 2005 action-adventure beat 'em up video game for the PlayStation 2. The game is a remake of the 1988 arcade game Altered Beast. While the gameplay still involves the main character transforming into different kinds of beasts like in the original, the story, characters and setting are completely different, along with notable gameplay additions.

Also known as Juuouki: Project Altered Beast, Jūōki: Project Altered Beast, Beast King Chronicle: Project Altered Beast

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Storyline
The story follows a man called Luke Custer who is a "Genome-Cyborg", a human whose DNA and other genetic make-up has been artificially altered by micro-chips containing the genetic make-up of other creatures to transform him into an anthropomorphic beast. After surviving a helicopter crash, Luke loses his memory and sets off to learn about the truth behind his past and the Genome-Cyborgs memory his is back.Read more

The story follows a man called Luke Custer who is a "Genome-Cyborg", a human whose DNA and other genetic make-up has been artificially altered by micro-chips containing the genetic make-up of other creatures to transform him into an anthropomorphic beast. After surviving a helicopter crash, Luke loses his memory and sets off to learn about the truth behind his past and the Genome-Cyborgs memory his is back.

Release dates
PlayStation 2
Jan 27, 2005
PlayStation 2
Feb 25, 2005
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

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Critic Score
40