The Beast
The playable protagonist, who fights and travels through the stages in search of Belle.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Control Pad | Move the Beast and navigate through the stages. |
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Start | Pause the game. |
How it plays
How does Beauty and the Beast play?
The game is viewed from the side. The Beast moves through linear platforming stages, jumping across gaps, avoiding hazards, defeating enemies, and collecting useful items.
Progression is stage-based, with new areas leading toward the castle and the story's conclusion. The emphasis is on timing, memorizing hazards, and managing the Beast's limited opportunities to survive rather than on complex character development or multiple game modes.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Beauty and the Beast?
Approach enemies cautiously and avoid rushing into unfamiliar screens. Learn the timing of moving hazards before committing to a jump.
Conserve health and lives by treating each stage as a route to memorize. When a safe position is available, use it to observe enemy movement before advancing.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Belle
The heroine the Beast is trying to reach and protect.
Gaston
The antagonist associated with the conflict surrounding the Beast and Belle.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use short, deliberate jumps near hazards instead of holding forward continuously.
- 2
Memorize enemy and obstacle patterns after each failed attempt.
- 3
Explore the full width of a screen before moving on when it is safe to do so.
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