Review · Action · Commodore / Amiga · SEGA Master System · NES
Altered Beast (1988)
Reviewed: 12 May 2026
Commodore / Amiga · SEGA Master System · NES · Atari ST · Android · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Nintendo 3DS · PC · iOS · Genesis
SEGA · 1988
Ludograph rating
E
Avoid
21 /100
Altered Beast (1988) is a straightforward arcade game that can help develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but has low engagement.
Growth (BDS)
12
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.10 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Altered Beast offers a straightforward arcade experience that can help develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The transformation mechanic adds a fun, albeit simple, layer of engagement.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game is a classic beat 'em up with repetitive combat and limited depth, which might lead to boredom. Its focus on combat could be seen as a minor risk.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.