Altered Beast: New Screens & Video

More catching up with Sega media - some screens and a video of Altered Beast.

Here are some new screens plus the new trailer for Sega's Altered Beast, as unveiled at TGS last month.

While the original Altered Beast was a side scrolling beat 'em up with a mythological setting, it appears as if Sega has steered away from that formula this time around by creating a more modern setting for the game and has succumbed to the 3rd person action genre by presenting the game in such a manner. Unfortunately, with this change in direction and Zeus out of the picture, it doesn't look as if fans will be hearing the classic original's "Rise from your grave" phrase reused unless it comes in the form of some hallucination.

In this next-generation Altered Beast, players can expect to explore expansive 3D environments while battling against bizarre monsters and incredibly menacing end level boss creatures. Like in the original, your character's metamorphosis from man to beast will be handled through some very cool morphing sequences - transforming him into a variety of powerful beasts, each with their own unique attributes and combat techniques.

More than eight different creatures will be accessible to players, some of which include the all-familiar Werewolf, whose speed and viciousness comes quite handy. The dragon, everyone's favorite beast from the original has the ability to fly and electrify his enemies with tremendous electrical discharges. Wendigo appears to be a mighty beast that can use his breath to freeze objects and enemies around him. Merman, one of the more interesting new beasts, is an underwater creature that allows players to explore and do battle in the game's underwater environments. There's also Minotaur, a mythological fire breathing beast, and Garuda, a large bird-like creature that can fly high above the levels and sweep down to attack his enemies.

Click here for our recent interview with Tsukamoto-san, the man in charge of the new Altered Beast.

Joseph Jackson
Staff Writer, Kikizo.com