Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is an action-platformer released in 1994 for the NES. Developed by Probe Software and published by Hudson Soft, it is notable for being a late-era, Europe-exclusive title. Often considered a simplified 8-bit counterpart to the SNES game, you take control of the Beast as he battles through castle-themed stages to break the curse and stop Gaston, all backed by a celebrated chiptune soundtrack by Jeroen Tel.
How to play
Use the D-pad to navigate the Beast through the castle. The A button lets you jump across gaps and platforms, while the B button executes your primary attack to fend off enemies. Press Start to pause the game or begin your adventure. When playing in the browser, these controls map to your keyboard’s arrow keys for movement, X and Z for action buttons, and Enter for Start.
Tips
Mastering the Beast’s jump arc is critical, as the platforming in this late-era NES title can be unforgiving. Take your time to observe enemy movement patterns before attacking rather than rushing through the tricky castle stages.
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