Trivia
Bizarrian, a hybrid between an amphibious and a parrot, is also present in Golden Axe.
The ride-able lizard-birds from Golden Axe make a cameo appearance in the second stage.
Contributed by
Zovni (9138) on Sep 26, 2006.
The NES version adds 3 new stages and 2 unique transformations: a shark, an a bird. On the other hand, the SMS version removes the tiger level.
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Zovni (9138) on Sep 26, 2006.
The Brazilian Heavy metal band Megadriver, specialized in SEGA MegaDrive music, did a cover of the first level theme, complete with one of the band members saying "Rise from your grave".
This game was the first pack-in game to come with the Genesis when it first came out in 1989.
Contributed by
Robbb (130) on Mar 20, 2004.
A version of Altered Beast is included in Sega's Smash Pack compliation CD.
Contributed by
Rogee 
(517) on Feb 26, 2001.
