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Metamorphic Force is an arcade beat 'em up video game released by Konami in August 1993. It is one of Konami's last side-scrolling beat 'em up games to appear in arcades, along with Violent Storm.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Attack | · | Button 1 |
| Jump | · | Button 2 |
| Button 3 | · | Button 3 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Metamorphic Force
The Fifth Stage in the US version consists of a boss rush where the player fights the previous bosses in pairs before facing the level's own boss, while in the Japanese version the player fights that level boss only. The game mechanics are similar to those of Konami's earlier arcade hit, X-Men, and runs on the same hardware as their ninja-themed game, Mystic Warriors. It is one of Konami's last side-scrolling beat 'em up games to appear in arcades, along with Violent Storm.
The year is 199X A.D. and the Evil King Death Shadow, ruler of the Empire of Horror, has arisen from the dead to rule the world once more. is an arcade beat 'em up video game released by Konami in August 1993. These guardians wield the ability to morph into anthropomorphic beasts to fight their enemies.
How Metamorphic Force Plays
These guardians wield the ability to morph into anthropomorphic beasts to fight their enemies. It is one of Konami's last side-scrolling beat 'em up games to appear in arcades, along with Violent Storm. On October 24, 2024, the game got ported as part of the Arcade Archives series.
At the end of Stages 2 and 4, players enter a bonus stage (destroy a statue or a string of regular enemies) which awards them extra points and health. is an arcade beat 'em up video game released by Konami in August 1993. The enemies are also anthropomorphic creatures such as frogmen, elephant men, lizardmen, hedgehog men, boar men, and others; and include bosses such as Cabrios the Ram-Man (similar to the pagan god Baphomet) armed with a Scythe, a Flaming Chicken-Man who wields a Sword, an Amazon Demoness, and the Dark Dragon.
Why Players Still Load It Up
On October 24, 2024, the game got ported as part of the Arcade Archives series. The Fifth Stage in the US version consists of a boss rush where the player fights the previous bosses in pairs before facing the level's own boss, while in the Japanese version the player fights that level boss only. These guardians wield the ability to morph into anthropomorphic beasts to fight their enemies.
The Greek goddess Athena has summoned the souls of four ancient guardians and bestowed their power upon four heroes to stop the evil once again. The game mechanics are similar to those of Konami's earlier arcade hit, X-Men, and runs on the same hardware as their ninja-themed game, Mystic Warriors. is an arcade beat 'em up video game released by Konami in August 1993.
Metamorphic Force — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save my progress in Metamorphic Force?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.
How many players does Metamorphic Force support?
This browser version of Metamorphic Force handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Metamorphic Force online for free?
Yes — Metamorphic Force runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Metamorphic Force?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.