The pixelated horrors that inhabit Altered Beast claw their way into the recesses of the mind. From the first metamorphosis into a hulking creature, the boundaries between human and beast blur, unveiling a realm where flesh and bone merge in unholy communion. Each step taken is accompanied by a cacophony of monstrous roars and unsettling sounds, reverberating through the dark corridors of the subconscious.
Amidst the dissonance and grotesquery, Altered Beast bears a peculiar allure, invoking a sense of nostalgia for an era when video games were raw and unapologetically primal. Its retro charm, with its pixel art and simplistic controls, harkens back to a bygone era, an era when gaming was a visceral experience rather than a polished spectacle.
While its gameplay mechanics may feel dated to modern sensibilities, Altered Beast lingers in the memory, a relic of a time when games dared to venture into the strange and uncharted territories of the human psyche. It is a testament to the primal instincts that dwell within us all, a reminder that even in the darkest recesses of our imagination, there lies a strange allure.
Altered Beast may not be a flawless masterpiece, but it remains an artifact of its time, a curious relic that elicits a peculiar fascination. Its melding of horror, mythology, and raw power creates an experience that is both unsettling and oddly captivating. Enter its world if you dare, and prepare to confront the twisted depths of your own altered beast.
Grade: B
