Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms

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Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms is a beat 'em up where you play a resurrected warrior tasked with hunting down a cosmic threat. Your mission involves gathering keys and elemental essences across multiple realms which let you morph into creatures like a wolf or dragon each with distinct moves and abilities. Combat focuses on button-mashing brawls against waves of enemies with an emphasis on quick dodges and timed attacks. The game splits its time between platforming sections and direct combat as you progress through increasingly chaotic levels. The transformation system remains the main hook letting you switch forms mid-fight to adapt to tougher challenges. While the Game Boy Advance version lacks the polish of the original arcade beat 'em up it retains the core chaotic fun. Community reviews note it's a decent portable entry in the genre though newcomers might find the controls sluggish. Simple but satisfying action keeps things moving for short bursts of brawling.