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{{Game | {{Game | ||
|title=Golden Axe | |title=Golden Axe | ||
|image=Golden Axe | |image=Golden Axe Genesis box.jpg | ||
|developer=[[ | |developer=[[Sega]] | ||
|publisher=[[ | |publisher=[[Sega]] | ||
|distributor=[[Wii Virtual Console]], [[GameTap]], [[Xbox Live Arcade]], [[Steam]], [[PlayStation Network]] | |distributor=[[Wii Virtual Console]], [[GameTap]], [[Xbox Live Arcade]], [[Steam]], [[PlayStation Network]] | ||
|released= {{rd| | |released= {{rd|1989}} | ||
|genre=[[Beat 'em up | |genre=[[Beat 'em up]] | ||
|modes=[[single | |modes=[[single player]], [[multiplayer]] | ||
|players=1-2 | |players=1-2 | ||
|systems=[[ | |systems=[[Arcade]], [[MS-DOS]], [[Commodore Amiga]], [[Atari ST]], [[Sinclair ZX Spectrum]], [[Commodore 64/128]], [[Amstrad CPC]], [[Sega Genesis]], [[Sega Channel]], [[Sega Master System]], [[TurboGrafx-CD]], [[WonderSwan Color]], [[Tapwave Zodiac]], [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Mobile]], [[Windows]], [[PlayStation 3]] | ||
|ratings={{ESRB|E}} | |ratings={{ESRB|E}} | ||
|followed by=[[Golden Axe | |followed by=[[Golden Axe II]]<br />[[Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder]] | ||
|series=Golden Axe | |series=Golden Axe | ||
|pcgamingwiki=Golden Axe | |pcgamingwiki=Golden Axe (2010) | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series disambig|Golden Axe | {{Series disambig|Golden Axe}} | ||
{{game disambig||the [[PlayStation 2]] remake|[[Sega | {{game disambig||the [[PlayStation 2]] remake|[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe]]}} | ||
{{marquee| | {{marquee|Golden Axe marquee.jpg}} | ||
''' | '''Golden Axe''' is a side-scrolling arcade [[beat 'em up]] released by [[Sega]] in [[1989]]. The game has a medieval/fantasy setting and three characters to choose from (Gilius Thunderhead the dwarf, Ax Battler the barbarian, Tyris Flare the amazon). The game set itself apart from other beat-'em-ups (including Sega's popular platformer [[Altered Beast]], released the previous year) by its inclusion of magic powers unique to each character as well as rideable beasts known as Bizarrians, each with special moves of their own. Together, these features made each character play differently, rather than just having visual differences to separate them, and the Bizarrians' differences added another level of depth to the gameplay. The game was epic in every sense of the word: bosses dwarfed the player characters, magic powers filled the screen, and enemies let out shrieks of pain as they died, their corpses permanently littering the playing field rather than vanishing like in most games in the genre. It was a true demonstration of the System 16's power, and the game quickly became one of Sega's biggest sellers. | ||
Since Makoto Uchida was the primary developer of both Golden Axe and | Since Makoto Uchida was the primary developer of both Golden Axe and Altered Beast some stylistic elements have carried across; most notably, the Chicken Legs (which were merely a type of enemy in Altered Beast) became rideable beasts for both players and enemies to use against their foes. Their unique appearance made them an iconic feature of the series: all the games (both sequels and spinoffs) feature them in some role except for [[Golden Axe III]]. | ||
The game was soon ported to many home systems. None of the home ports quite matched the original's graphics and sound capabilities, but they received several additions that made up for these shortcomings. Most home conversions include the new [[Golden Axe/ | The game was soon ported to many home systems. None of the home ports quite matched the original's graphics and sound capabilities, but they received several additions that made up for these shortcomings. Most home conversions include the new [[Golden Axe/The Duel|The Duel]] mode, a frantic brawl on a fixed screen with increasingly difficult enemies but no healing or magic, as well as two extra levels. The game's lasting legacy led it to spawn four sequels, three spinoffs, a novel, and two six-part comics in the fortnightly [[wp:Sonic the Comic|Sonic the Comic]]. More recently there has been a [[PlayStation 2]] remake ([[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe]]), and [[Golden Axe: Beast Rider]], a reboot of the series, has been released for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]]. | ||
Golden Axe | Golden Axe is still widely available; the Sega Genesis version is available via [[GameTap]] and the [[Wii Virtual Console]] as well as in the [[Sega Smash Pack (Game Boy Advance)]] and the [[Sega Genesis Collection]]. GameTap also offers the arcade version. It is also available as a digital purchase for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]], complete with [[Golden Axe/Achievements and trophies|achievements and trophies]] and online co-op. | ||
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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Golden Axe title screen.png|thumb|left|The game's title screen.]] | ||
The land of Yuria is in danger | The land of Yuria is in danger. The evil Death Adder has found the Golden Axe, a magical emblem of the land, and has used its power to capture the royal family and overthrow the land. Each of the heroes has lost a relative to Death Adder; as they begin their journey to avenge their dead a friend, Alex, stumbles bleeding onto the screen, explains what has happened, and is killed by one of Death Adder's henchmen (in most ports this scene is instead depicted through dialogue). | ||
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==Box artwork== | ==Box artwork== | ||
Golden Axe has been released on many different systems and has accumulated a wide range of box artwork, some of which is displayed below. | |||
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Image:Golden Axe MS-DOS box.jpg|MS-DOS/C64 (alternate) | Image:Golden Axe MS-DOS box.jpg|MS-DOS/C64 (alternate) | ||
Image:Golden Axe MS-DOS alternate box.jpg|MS-DOS | Image:Golden Axe MS-DOS alternate box.jpg|MS-DOS | ||
Image:Golden Axe C64 box.jpg|Commodore | Image:Golden Axe C64 box.jpg|Commodore 64 | ||
Image:Golden Axe Atari ST box.jpg|Atari ST | Image:Golden Axe Atari ST box.jpg|Atari ST | ||
Image:Golden Axe Amstrad box.jpg|Amstrad CPC | Image:Golden Axe Amstrad box.jpg|Amstrad CPC | ||
Image:Golden Axe Super CD-ROM² box.jpg| | Image:Golden Axe Super CD-ROM² box.jpg|PC Engine Super CD-ROM² | ||
Image:Golden Axe WSC box.jpg|WonderSwan Color | Image:Golden Axe WSC box.jpg|WonderSwan Color | ||
Image:Sega Classic Arcade Collection box.jpg|Mega CD ([[Sega Classic Arcade Collection]]) | Image:Sega Classic Arcade Collection box.jpg|Mega CD ([[Sega Classic Arcade Collection]]) | ||
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Image:2-Hot 2-Handle box.jpg|Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, C64 ([[2-Hot 2-Handle]]) | Image:2-Hot 2-Handle box.jpg|Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, C64 ([[2-Hot 2-Handle]]) | ||
Image:Super Sega box.jpg|Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC ([[Super Sega]]) | Image:Super Sega box.jpg|Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC ([[Super Sega]]) | ||
Image:6-Pak GEN box.jpg|Sega Genesis ([[Genesis | Image:6-Pak GEN box.jpg|Sega Genesis ([[Genesis 6-Pak]]) | ||
Image:Mega Games 2 box.jpg|Sega Mega Drive ([[Mega Games 2]]) | Image:Mega Games 2 box.jpg|Sega Mega Drive ([[Mega Games 2]]) | ||
Image:Mega Games 6 box.jpg|Sega Mega Drive ([[Mega Games 6]]) | Image:Mega Games 6 box.jpg|Sega Mega Drive ([[Mega Games 6]]) | ||
Image:Mega Games 10 box.jpg|Sega Mega Drive ([[Mega Games 10]]) | Image:Mega Games 10 box.jpg|Sega Mega Drive ([[Mega Games 10]]) | ||
Image:Sega Smash Pack PC box.jpg|Windows 9x ([[Sega Smash Pack]]) | Image:Sega Smash Pack PC box.jpg|Windows 9x ([[Sega Smash Pack]]) | ||
Image:Sega Smash Pack Twin Pack box.jpg|Windows 9x ([[ | Image:Sega Smash Pack Twin Pack box.jpg|Windows 9x ([[Sega Smash Pack Twin Pack]]) | ||
Image:Sega Smash Pack Volume 1 box.jpg|Sega Dreamcast ([[Sega Smash Pack Volume 1]]) | Image:Sega Smash Pack Volume 1 box.jpg|Sega Dreamcast ([[Sega Smash Pack Volume 1]]) | ||
Image:Sega Smash Pack GBA box.jpg|Game Boy Advance ([[Sega Smash Pack (Game Boy Advance)]]) | Image:Sega Smash Pack GBA box.jpg|Game Boy Advance ([[Sega Smash Pack (Game Boy Advance)]]) | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Sinclair ZX Spectrum]] | [[Category:Sinclair ZX Spectrum]] | ||
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[[Category:Tapwave Zodiac]] | [[Category:Tapwave Zodiac]] | ||
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[[Category:Wii]] | [[Category:Wii]] | ||
[[Category:Wii Virtual Console]] | [[Category:Wii Virtual Console]] | ||
[[Category:MAME]] | [[Category:MAME]] | ||
[[Category:GameTap]] | [[Category:GameTap]] | ||
[[Category:Xbox | [[Category:Xbox 360]] | ||
[[Category:Xbox Live Arcade]] | [[Category:Xbox Live Arcade]] | ||
[[Category:Mobile]] | [[Category:Mobile]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
[[Category:Steam]] | [[Category:Steam]] | ||
[[Category:PlayStation | [[Category:PlayStation 3]] | ||
[[Category:PlayStation Network]] | [[Category:PlayStation Network]] |
Revision as of 00:41, 8 December 2020
This is the first game in the Golden Axe series. For other games in the series see the Golden Axe category.
Golden Axe | |
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Developer(s) | Sega |
Publisher(s) | Sega |
Year released | |
System(s) | Arcade, MS-DOS, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64/128, Amstrad CPC, Sega Genesis, Sega Channel, Sega Master System, TurboGrafx-CD, WonderSwan Color, Tapwave Zodiac, Wii, Xbox 360, Mobile, Windows, PlayStation 3 |
Followed by | Golden Axe II Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder |
Series | Golden Axe |
Genre(s) | Beat 'em up |
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Players | 1-2 |
Modes | single player, multiplayer |
Rating(s) |
- For the PlayStation 2 remake, see Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe.
Golden Axe is a side-scrolling arcade beat 'em up released by Sega in 1989. The game has a medieval/fantasy setting and three characters to choose from (Gilius Thunderhead the dwarf, Ax Battler the barbarian, Tyris Flare the amazon). The game set itself apart from other beat-'em-ups (including Sega's popular platformer Altered Beast, released the previous year) by its inclusion of magic powers unique to each character as well as rideable beasts known as Bizarrians, each with special moves of their own. Together, these features made each character play differently, rather than just having visual differences to separate them, and the Bizarrians' differences added another level of depth to the gameplay. The game was epic in every sense of the word: bosses dwarfed the player characters, magic powers filled the screen, and enemies let out shrieks of pain as they died, their corpses permanently littering the playing field rather than vanishing like in most games in the genre. It was a true demonstration of the System 16's power, and the game quickly became one of Sega's biggest sellers.
Since Makoto Uchida was the primary developer of both Golden Axe and Altered Beast some stylistic elements have carried across; most notably, the Chicken Legs (which were merely a type of enemy in Altered Beast) became rideable beasts for both players and enemies to use against their foes. Their unique appearance made them an iconic feature of the series: all the games (both sequels and spinoffs) feature them in some role except for Golden Axe III.
The game was soon ported to many home systems. None of the home ports quite matched the original's graphics and sound capabilities, but they received several additions that made up for these shortcomings. Most home conversions include the new The Duel mode, a frantic brawl on a fixed screen with increasingly difficult enemies but no healing or magic, as well as two extra levels. The game's lasting legacy led it to spawn four sequels, three spinoffs, a novel, and two six-part comics in the fortnightly Sonic the Comic. More recently there has been a PlayStation 2 remake (Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe), and Golden Axe: Beast Rider, a reboot of the series, has been released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Golden Axe is still widely available; the Sega Genesis version is available via GameTap and the Wii Virtual Console as well as in the Sega Smash Pack (Game Boy Advance) and the Sega Genesis Collection. GameTap also offers the arcade version. It is also available as a digital purchase for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, complete with achievements and trophies and online co-op.
Story
The land of Yuria is in danger. The evil Death Adder has found the Golden Axe, a magical emblem of the land, and has used its power to capture the royal family and overthrow the land. Each of the heroes has lost a relative to Death Adder; as they begin their journey to avenge their dead a friend, Alex, stumbles bleeding onto the screen, explains what has happened, and is killed by one of Death Adder's henchmen (in most ports this scene is instead depicted through dialogue).
Table of Contents
- Stage 1
- Stage 2: Turtle Village
- Stage 3
- Stage 4: Fiend's Path
- Stage 5
- Stage 6
- Stage 7 (home versions only)
- Stage 8 (home versions only)
Box artwork
Golden Axe has been released on many different systems and has accumulated a wide range of box artwork, some of which is displayed below.
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Sega Mega Drive (European)
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Sega Mega Drive (Japanese)
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Sega Master System
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MS-DOS/C64 (alternate)
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MS-DOS
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Commodore 64
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Atari ST
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Amstrad CPC
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PC Engine Super CD-ROM²
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WonderSwan Color
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Mega CD (Sega Classic Arcade Collection)
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Sega CD (Sega Classics Arcade Collection)
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Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, C64 (2-Hot 2-Handle)
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Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC (Super Sega)
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Sega Genesis (Genesis 6-Pak)
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Sega Mega Drive (Mega Games 2)
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Sega Mega Drive (Mega Games 6)
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Sega Mega Drive (Mega Games 10)
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Windows 9x (Sega Smash Pack)
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Windows 9x (Sega Smash Pack Twin Pack)
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Sega Dreamcast (Sega Smash Pack Volume 1)
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Game Boy Advance (Sega Smash Pack (Game Boy Advance))
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PlayStation 2 (Sega Genesis Collection)
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PlayStation Portable (Sega Genesis Collection)
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PlayStation 2 (Sega Mega Drive Collection)
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PlayStation Portable (Sega Mega Drive Collection)
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- Sinclair ZX Spectrum
- Commodore 64/128
- Amstrad CPC
- Sega Genesis
- Sega Channel
- Sega Master System
- WonderSwan Color
- Tapwave Zodiac
- TurboGrafx-CD
- Wii
- Wii Virtual Console
- MAME
- GameTap
- Xbox 360
- Xbox Live Arcade
- Mobile
- Windows
- Steam
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation Network