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− | {{Bob|bobscreen= | + | :''For the home computer versions, see [[Golden Axe (home computers)]].'' |
− | + | {{Bob | |
+ | | bobscreen=GoldenAxe Title.png | ||
+ | | icon=GoldenAxe iOS icon.png | ||
+ | | publisher=[[Sega]], {{PCECD}} [[Telenet Japan]], {{WS}} [[Bandai]] | ||
+ | | developer=[[Sega AM1]] {{SMS}} [[Sega R&D2]] {{PCECD}} [[Telenet Japan]] | ||
+ | | system=[[Sega System 16]], [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]], CD-ROM², WonderSwan Color, [[PlayStation 3]], [[Virtual Console]], [[Xbox 360]], [[iOS]], Windows PC, [[Steam]], PlayStation Now, [[Android]] | ||
+ | | sounddriver= | ||
+ | | peripherals= | ||
+ | | players={{Arcade}}{{MD}} 1-2, {{MCD}}{{SMS}} 1 | ||
+ | | genre=Action | ||
+ | | releases={{releasesArcade | ||
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+ | | sys16_date_us=1989 | ||
+ | | sys16_date_eu=1989 | ||
+ | }}{{releases | ||
+ | | pcecd_date_jp=1990-03 | ||
+ | | pcecd_code_jp=TJCD0005 | ||
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+ | }} | ||
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+ | | md_code_us= | ||
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+ | | md_date_ca=199x | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | }} | ||
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+ | }} | ||
+ | {{releases360 | ||
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+ | }} | ||
+ | {{releasesiOS | ||
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+ | }} | ||
+ | {{releasesPC | ||
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+ | {{releasesPS3 | ||
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+ | }} | ||
+ | {{releasesPSNow | ||
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+ | }} | ||
+ | {{releasesAndroid | ||
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+ | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ゴールデンアックス) is a beat-'em-up developed by [[Sega]] and released in 1989 for [[Sega System 16]] arcade hardware. The development team was headded by [[Makoto Uchida]], who also led the team behind ''[[Altered Beast]]''. | ||
− | + | The game was the first in the long-running ''Golden Axe'' series. It is said to be heavily inspired by the ''[[wikipedia:Conan the Barbarian|Conan the Barbarian]]'' films, and that the game took roughly one year to make. The game also "borrows" voice data from said movie and other Hollywood blockbusters. | |
− | + | ==Story== | |
+ | The game takes place in the fictional land of Yuria, in which an evil entity known as Death Adder has kidnapped Yuria's King and his daughter, holding them captive in his castle. Perhaps more importantly, Death Adder has stolen the "Golden Axe", a magical emblem of Yuria, and is threatening to destroy it if the people of the land do not accept him as their ruler. | ||
− | + | It is up to a band of three heroes to venture to Death Adder's castle and stop him, rescuing the captives, avenge their losses and save the land: Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead. | |
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− | == | + | ==Gameplay== |
− | + | ''Golden Axe'' supports a maximum of two players. Any character can be selected but both players cannot play as the same character. | |
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− | == | + | The ''Golden Axe'' arcade cabinet assigns one button for attacking, another for jumping and a final button for using magic. Using magic will cause all of the enemies on screen to be damaged and effectively acts as crowd control. Each player carries a limited supply of magic (indicated by a meter at the top of the screen) and will use it all at once when the magic button is pressed. Some magic can also re-kill already defeated enemies, adding extra score. This bug is only present in the arcade version. More magic can be collected by attacking the short thieves clothed in blue who appear at certain points throughout the game. Green thieves carry life energy, also represented in the HUD. |
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+ | ''Golden Axe'' is also notable for its ability to allow players to ride "beasts", often giving them an offensive advantage at the expense of speed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Similar to ''Altered Beast'', the ending is less serious and has characters from the game breaking out of the arcade machine and causing havoc in the real world. Most ports replace this ending. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Playable characters=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=100|align=center| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Ax-Battler | ||
+ | | sprite={{Sprite|GoldenAxe System16 AxBattler Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Ax Battler is a male barbarian fighting to avenge the murder of his mother. Despite his name he uses a two handed broadsword and carries earth magic. Ax Battler is one of the constants of the series, appearing in most ''Golden Axe'' games (including ''[[Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe]]'', a game based entirely around him). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Gilius-Thunderhead | ||
+ | | sprite={{Sprite|GoldenAxe System16 GiliusThunderHead Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Gilius Thunderhead is a dwarf whose brother was murdered by Death Adder. Gilius is the only character to actually carry an axe, as well as thunder magic. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Tyris-Flare | ||
+ | | sprite={{Sprite|GoldenAxe System16 TyrisFlare Sprite.png}} | ||
+ | | desc=Tyris Flare is an amazonian woman whose parents were killed by Death Adder. She also uses a sword but carries fire magic. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stages=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=200| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 1 - Wilderness | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe System16 US Stage1.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bonus Stage 1 | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe System16 US Stage2.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 2 - Turtle Village | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe System16 US Stage3.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bonus Stage 2 | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe System16 US Stage4.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 3 | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe System16 US Stage5.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bonus Stage 3 | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe System16 US Stage6.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 4 - Fiend's Path | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe System16 US Stage7.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bonus Stage 4 | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe System16 US Stage8.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 5 - Death Adder's Castle | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe System16 US Stage9.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 6 - The Palace Gates | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe MD US Stage6.png | ||
+ | | desc=The Mega Drive version of the game adds three more levels. This is the first, which is part of stage 5 in the arcade version. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 7 - The Dungeon | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe MD US Stage7.png | ||
+ | | desc=Also a Mega Drive exclusive. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Stage 8 - The Battle with Death Bringer | ||
+ | | screenshot=GoldenAxe MD US Stage8.png | ||
+ | | desc=Also a Mega Drive exclusive. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Achievements=== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Achievements}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Versions== | ||
+ | ''Golden Axe'' has been ported to a number of systems over the years, though many cuts were made in the process. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The game has enjoyed many years of success on the [[Sega Mega Drive]], and was used in the early days of the console to advertise the system's power over its then-main rival, the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. Some levels were shortened, but an extra level was added which includes another boss, "Death Bringer", a recolored version of Death Adder. Also in this version is a "duel" mode, which allows players to fight a succession of enemies one-on-one, 12 rounds. "Beginner" is another new mode, allowing you to play the first three stages with easier enemies. A single use of magic takes away only two magic pots and you fight "Death Adder Jr" as the last boss. | ||
+ | |||
+ | This game saw a software revision. The original release had a graphical bug after defeating the final boss: his axe, while spinning around in the air, displays as garbage graphic data. Much of the text was also slightly rewritten to make more grammatical sense.{{ref|https://tcrf.net/Golden_Axe_(Genesis)#Revisional_Differences}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Mega Drive version of the game has been included in numerous compilations, such as ''[[6-Pak]]'', ''[[Mega Games 2]]'', ''[[Mega Games 6]]'' and ''[[Mega Games 10]]''. The game has also been emulated and sold in the form of ''[[Sega Smash Pack Volume 1]]'', ''[[Sega Smash Pack (PC)|Sega Smash Pack]]'', ''[[Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection]]'', ''[[Sega Archives from USA Vol. 1]]'' and ''[[Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 1]]'', as well as services such as [[PlaySega]] and built-in to numerous consoles by [[AtGames]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | This version was so popular that it got direct sequels in the form of ''[[Golden Axe II]]'' and ''[[Golden Axe III]]''. In the arcades, the "true" sequel is ''[[Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder]]''. A [[Sega Mega-Tech]] version also exists, which is based on the Mega Drive version, as is the version released for the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Mega Drive ''Golden Axe'' was enhanced for the [[Sega Mega-CD]] and delivered as part of ''[[Sega Classics Arcade Collection]]''. This version is single-player only, although offers numerous improvements in terms of audio and some graphical tweaks. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The [[Sega Master System]] version is also one-player only, forcing you to play as Ax Battler (named "Tarik" in this version and presented as a different character story-wise). You can still select one of the magic elements that each of the three original characters had. | ||
+ | |||
+ | There is also a NEC PC Engine CD port which takes a big hit in terms of aesthetics, has very poor sound effects and is only single-player. It was also ported to the WonderSwan Color and as part of ''[[Sega Smash Pack]]'' for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ''Golden Axe'' was also remade as part of ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe]]'', and has been brought to [[Xbox 360]] [[Xbox Live Arcade|XBLA]], [[Wii]] [[Virtual Console]], [[PlayStation 3]] [[PlayStation Network|PSN]], and is available for [[iOS]] and other mobile devices. The iOS version was removed from sale on iTunes in 2015.{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20171108173927/http://www.polygon.com/2015/5/18/8622645/sega-pulls-games-from-itunes-app-store-google-play}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | In August 2017, the game was added to the [[Sega Forever]] collection, bringing it back to iOS and adding a new Android version.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180518210302/https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/903241277168287744}} Both versions are the Mega Drive game running on emulators. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version history=== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Changelog}} | ||
+ | {{versiontable| | ||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=5.3.2|date=2018-08-06|size=134.2MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909162134/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=5.3.0|date=2018-04-18|size= | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909162134/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=5.1.0|date=2017-10-09|size=175MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029021758/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 | ||
+ | |ref2=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029021641/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=5.0.3|date=2017-09-25|size= | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909162134/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=5.0.2|date=2017-09-06|size=179MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906223736/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 | ||
+ | |ref2=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906223652/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=5.0.1|date=2017-08-29|size=181MB|comment=[[Sega Forever]] | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902200406/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 | ||
+ | |ref2=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902075004/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=4.0|date=2012-11-29|size=4.8MB|comment=iOS 6 Support. | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20140803034818/http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=3.0|date=2011-07-02|size=4MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20111225082859/http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=2.0.0|date=2010-12-03|size=4MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20110416003236/http://itunes.apple.com/es/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=1.2.7|date=2010-07-30|size=3.9MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20100906044336/http://itunes.apple.com/es/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=1.0.1|date=2009-07-03|size=2.1MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20100628064328/http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|iOS|version=1.0.0|date=2009-06-17|size= | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909162134/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|Android|version=1.3.2|date=2018-08-06|size=41MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806165548/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.goldenaxe | ||
+ | |file=Golden Axe (com.sega.goldenaxe v1.3.2).apk | ||
+ | |icon=GA Android icon 100.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|Android|version=1.3.0|date=2018-04-18|size=41MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806170202/https://apkpure.com/golden-axe-classic/com.sega.goldenaxe | ||
+ | |file=Golden Axe (com.sega.goldenaxe v1.3.0).apk | ||
+ | |icon=GA Android icon 100.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|Android|version=1.2.0|date=2017-10-09|size=48MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806170202/https://apkpure.com/golden-axe-classic/com.sega.goldenaxe | ||
+ | |file=Golden Axe (com.sega.goldenaxe v1.2.0).apk | ||
+ | |icon=GA Android icon 100.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|Android|version=1.1.1|date=2017-09-26|size=48MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004072050/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.goldenaxe | ||
+ | |file=Golden Axe (com.sega.goldenaxe v1.1.1).apk | ||
+ | |icon=GA Android icon 111.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|Android|version=1.1.0|date=2017-09-06|size=48MB | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806170202/https://apkpure.com/golden-axe-classic/com.sega.goldenaxe | ||
+ | |file=Golden Axe (com.sega.goldenaxe v1.1.0).apk | ||
+ | |icon=GA Android icon 100.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{version|Android|version=1.0.0|date=2017-08-31|size=48MB|comment=[[Sega Forever]] | ||
+ | |ref=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806170202/https://apkpure.com/golden-axe-classic/com.sega.goldenaxe | ||
+ | |file=Golden Axe (com.sega.goldenaxe v1.0.0).apk | ||
+ | |icon=GA Android icon 100.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Downloadable content== | ||
+ | {{dlctable| | ||
+ | {{dlc|Remove non-SEGA adverts | ||
+ | | ios_date_us=2017-08-31{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180518210302/https:/twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/903241277168287744}} | ||
+ | | ios_rrp_us=1.99{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902075004/https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8}} | ||
+ | | ios_date_uk=2017-08-31{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180518210302/https:/twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/903241277168287744}} | ||
+ | | ios_rrp_uk=1.99{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327060040/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe-classic/id319996497?mt=8}} | ||
+ | | ios_date_eu=2017-08-31{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180518210302/https:/twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/903241277168287744}} | ||
+ | | ios_rrp_eu=2.29{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320145001/https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/golden-axe-classic/id319996497?mt=8}} | ||
+ | | ios_date_au=2017-08-31{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180518210302/https:/twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/903241277168287744}} | ||
+ | | ios_rrp_au=2.99{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023220443/https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/golden-axe-classic/id319996497?mt=8}} | ||
+ | | android_date_us=2017-08-31{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180518210302/https:/twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/903241277168287744}} | ||
+ | | android_rrp_us=1.99{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902195943/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.goldenaxe}} | ||
+ | | android_date_uk=2017-08-31{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180518210302/https:/twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/903241277168287744}} | ||
+ | | android_rrp_uk=1.99 | ||
+ | | android_date_eu=2017-08-31{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180518210302/https:/twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/903241277168287744}} | ||
+ | | android_rrp_eu=2.29 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Production credits== | ||
+ | ===Arcade version=== | ||
+ | *''':''' [[Katsuhisa Sato]]{{fileref|SSM UK 22.pdf|page=22}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mega Drive version=== | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | {{creditstable| | ||
+ | *'''Software Design:''' [[Takosuke]], [[Moto CBX1000]], [[Takahiro Hamano|Ham Tak]], [[Masahiro Wakayama|Waka]] | ||
+ | *'''Visual Effects:''' [[Kyonsy Kyonsy]], [[Cane]], [[Chisuke]], [[Roco]] | ||
+ | *'''Sound:''' [[Nankyoku]], [[Decky]], [[Imocky]] | ||
+ | *'''Assistant Programmer:''' [[Hiroto Saeki|S2]], [[Yang Watt]], [[Vinyl Boy]] | ||
+ | *'''Producer:''' [[Kanako Kohyama|Kan]] | ||
+ | *'''Director:''' [[Bros 400]] | ||
+ | *'''Assistant Director:''' Opa‑Opa | ||
+ | *'''English Messages:''' [[Niya]], [[Tsugu]] | ||
+ | *'''Arcade Game Design:''' [[Team Shinobi]] | ||
+ | *'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]] | ||
+ | | source=In-game credits | ||
+ | | console=MD | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Digital manuals== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | + | GoldenAxe Steam manual.pdf|Steam manual | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | [[ | + | ==Magazine articles== |
− | [[ | + | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} |
− | [[ | + | |
− | [[Category: | + | ==Promotional material== |
− | [[Category: | + | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Promotional material}} |
+ | |||
+ | ==Artwork== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | GoldenAxe logo.jpg | ||
+ | GoldenAxe MD Art Cover.png | ||
+ | Golden Axe - Art.png | ||
+ | Golden Axe - Icon.png|[[Sega Forever]] icon | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Physical scans== | ||
+ | ===System 16 version=== | ||
+ | {{Ratings | ||
+ | | icon=Arcade | ||
+ | | cvg=80 | ||
+ | | cvg_source={{num|93|page=89|pdf=CVG UK 093.pdf}} | ||
+ | | cuser=89 | ||
+ | | cuser_source={{num|69}}, ''[https://archive.org/stream/commodore-user-magazine-69/Commodore_User_Issue_69_1989_Jun#page/n95/mode/2up p96/97]'' | ||
+ | | ysinclair=81 | ||
+ | | ysinclair_source={{num|44|page=74|pdf=YourSinclair UK 44.pdf}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ScanArcade | ||
+ | | type=upright | ||
+ | | console=System 16 | ||
+ | | region=US | ||
+ | | marquee=GoldenAxe System16 US Marquee.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=GoldenAxe System16 US Manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{ScanArcade | ||
+ | | type=upright | ||
+ | | console=System 16 | ||
+ | | region=JP | ||
+ | | instructionsR1=Goldenaxe instructions.jpg | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mega Drive version=== | ||
+ | {{Ratings | ||
+ | | icon=MD | ||
+ | | asm=75 | ||
+ | | asm_source={{num|1990-03|page=77|pdf=ASM DE 1990-03.pdf}} | ||
+ | | bemega=68 | ||
+ | | bemega_source={{num|1990-02|page=68|pdf=BeepMD_JP_1990-02.pdf|pdfpage=70}} | ||
+ | | bemega_r=77 | ||
+ | | bemega_r_source={{num||page=83|pdf=SSM_JP_19950901_1995-09.pdf|pdfpage=85}} | ||
+ | | cgtc=96 | ||
+ | | cgtc_source={{num|2|page=100/101}} | ||
+ | | cgtc_1=94 | ||
+ | | cgtc_source_1={{num|4|page=30|pdf=CGtC UK 04.pdf}} | ||
+ | | cvg=95 | ||
+ | | cvg_source={{num|101|page=98/99|pdf=CVG UK 101.pdf|pdfpage=98}} | ||
+ | | famitsu=78 | ||
+ | | famitsu_source={{num|91}}, ''[https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=7088]'' | ||
+ | | gamesmachineuk=92 | ||
+ | | gamesmachineuk_source={{num|28|page=30/31|pdf=TGM UK 28.pdf|pdfpage=30}} | ||
+ | | joystick=91 | ||
+ | | joystick_source={{num|5|page=58|pdf=Joystick FR 005.pdf}} | ||
+ | | mdag=86 | ||
+ | | mdag_source={{num|3|page=78|pdf=MDAG UK 03.pdf}} | ||
+ | | megaaction=85 | ||
+ | | megaaction_source={{num|1|page=64}} | ||
+ | | megatech=94 | ||
+ | | megatech_source={{num|1|page=78|pdf=MegaTech UK 01.pdf}} | ||
+ | | mm=91 | ||
+ | | mm_source={{num|1|page=42-44|pdf=MeanMachines UK 01.pdf|pdfpage=42}} | ||
+ | | micromania=90 | ||
+ | | playerone=93 | ||
+ | | playerone_source={{num|3|page=38/39|pdf=PlayerOne FR 003.pdf|pdfpage=38}} | ||
+ | | pp=76 | ||
+ | | pp_source={{num|4/90|page=120|pdf=PowerPlay DE 025.pdf}} | ||
+ | | raze=92 | ||
+ | | raze_source={{num|3|page=62/63|pdf=Raze UK 03.pdf|pdfpage=62}} | ||
+ | | segapower=82 | ||
+ | | segapower_source={{num|13|page=20/21|pdf=SegaPower UK 13.pdf|pdfpage=20}} | ||
+ | | segapower_1=80 | ||
+ | | segapower_source_1={{num|23|page=53}} | ||
+ | | segapro=91 | ||
+ | | segapro_source={{num|3|page=41|pdf=SegaPro UK 03.pdf}} | ||
+ | | segapro_1=72 | ||
+ | | segapro_source_1={{num|18|page=65}} | ||
+ | | tilt=85 | ||
+ | | zero=94 | ||
+ | | zero_source={{num|6}}, ''[http://archive.org/stream/zero-magazine-06/Zero_06_Apr_1990#page/n73/mode/1up p74]'' | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=US | ||
+ | | cover=GoldenAxe md us cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=GoldenAxe md us cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=GoldenAxe MD US Manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=US ([[Sega Classic]]) | ||
+ | | cover=Goldenaxe md us classic cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=GoldenAxe md us cart.jpg | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=EU | ||
+ | | cover=GoldenAxe md eu cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=GoldenAxe-PAL-cart.jpg | ||
+ | | carttop=GoldenAxe-PAL-cart-top.jpg | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=JP | ||
+ | | cover=GoldenAxe md jp cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=Goldenaxe md jp cart.jpg | ||
+ | | carttop=GoldenAxe MD JP CartTop.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=Goldenaxe md jp manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=AU | ||
+ | | cover=GoldenAxe MD AU cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=GoldenAxe-PAL-cart.jpg | ||
+ | | carttop=GoldenAxe-PAL-cart-top.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=Golden Axe Megadrive AU Manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=BR | ||
+ | | cover=GoldenAxe MD BR Box.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=GoldenAxe MD BR Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=Goldenaxe md br manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=KR | ||
+ | | cover=GoldenAxe MD KR Box small.jpg | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=KR (re-release) | ||
+ | | cover=GoldenAxe MD KR Box.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=GoldenAxe MD KR cart.jpg | ||
+ | | cartback=GoldenAxe MD KR cartback.jpg | ||
+ | | carttop=GoldenAxe MD KR carttop.jpg | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=CA | ||
+ | | cover=GoldenAxe MD CA Box.jpg | ||
+ | | cart= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Master System version=== | ||
+ | {{Ratings | ||
+ | | icon=SMS | ||
+ | | ace=89 | ||
+ | | ace_source={{num|33|page=63|pdf=ACE UK 33.pdf}} | ||
+ | | cgtc=92 | ||
+ | | cgtc_source={{num|2|page=28/29}} | ||
+ | | cgtc_1=92 | ||
+ | | cgtc_source_1={{num|4|page=98|pdf=CGtC UK 04.pdf}} | ||
+ | | cgts=92 | ||
+ | | cgts_source={{num|1|page=57|pdf=TheCompleteGuideToSega UK.pdf}} | ||
+ | | cvg=89 | ||
+ | | cvg_source={{num|100|page=90/91|pdf=CVG UK 100.pdf|pdfpage=90}} | ||
+ | | gamesmachineuk=80 | ||
+ | | gamesmachineuk_source={{magref|gamesmachineuk|32|51}} | ||
+ | | joystick=90 | ||
+ | | joystick_source={{num|4|page=40|pdf=Joystick FR 004.pdf}} | ||
+ | | micromania=80 | ||
+ | | micromania_source={{num|2/25}} | ||
+ | | mms=92 | ||
+ | | mms_source={{num|1|page=133|pdf=MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf}} | ||
+ | | playerone=85 | ||
+ | | playerone_source={{num|1|page=46/47|pdf=PlayerOne FR 001.pdf|pdfpage=46}} | ||
+ | | s=88 | ||
+ | | s_source={{num|4}} | ||
+ | | segapower=75 | ||
+ | | segapower_source={{num|16|page=44}} | ||
+ | | segapower_1=80 | ||
+ | | segapower_source_1={{num|23|page=57}} | ||
+ | | segapower_2=76 | ||
+ | | segapower_source_2={{num|25|page=40}} | ||
+ | | segapro=81 | ||
+ | | segapro_source={{num|3|page=19|pdf=SegaPro UK 03.pdf}} | ||
+ | | segapro_1=74 | ||
+ | | segapro_source_1={{num|13|page=24-25}} | ||
+ | | tilt=80 | ||
+ | | zero=85 | ||
+ | | zero_source={{num|6}}, ''[http://archive.org/stream/zero-magazine-06/Zero_06_Apr_1990#page/n74/mode/1up p75]'' | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
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+ | | region=US | ||
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+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
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+ | | region=EU | ||
+ | | cover=Golden Axe SMS EU Box.jpg | ||
+ | | cart= | ||
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+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=AU | ||
+ | | cart=GoldenAxe SMS AU Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=GoldenAxeSMSAUManual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=BR (cardboard) | ||
+ | | cover=Golden Axe SMS BR Cardboard Box.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=Golden Axe SMS BR Cardboard Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=GoldenAxe SMS BR Manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=BR | ||
+ | | cover=Golden Axe SMS BR Box.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=GoldenAxe SMS BR Cart.jpg | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=KR | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
+ | | cart=Goldenaxe SMS kr cart.jpg | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===CD-ROM² version=== | ||
+ | {{ratings | ||
+ | | icon=PCECD | ||
+ | | gen4=75 | ||
+ | | gen4_source={{num|30|page=75|pdf=Generation4 FR 022.pdf|pdfpage=75}} | ||
+ | | joystick=65 | ||
+ | | joystick_source={{num|6|page=92|pdf=Joystick FR 006.pdf|pdfpage=88}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=CD-ROM² | ||
+ | | region=JP | ||
+ | | front=GoldenAxe CDROM2 JP Box Front.jpg | ||
+ | | back=GoldenAxe CDROM2 JP Box Back.jpg | ||
+ | | square=yes | ||
+ | | disc=Golden Axe PCE CD-ROM2 JP CD.png | ||
+ | | spinecard=GoldenAxe CDROM2 JP Spinecard.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=Golden Axe PCE CD-ROM2 JP Manual.PDF | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===WonderSwan version=== | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=WonderSwan | ||
+ | | region=JP | ||
+ | | front=GoldenAxe WSC JP Box Front.jpg | ||
+ | | back=GoldenAxe WSC JP Box Back.jpg | ||
+ | | spine=Golden Axe Wonderswan JP Spine.jpg | ||
+ | | spine2=Golden Axe Wonderswan JP Spine2.jpg | ||
+ | | card=GoldenAxe WSC JP Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | cardback=Golden Axe Wonderswan JP Card Back.jpg | ||
+ | | topright=yes | ||
+ | | bottomright=yes | ||
+ | | top=Golden Axe Wonderswan JP Top.png | ||
+ | | bottom=Golden Axe Wonderswan JP Bottom.png | ||
+ | | manual=Golden Axe Wonderswan JP Manual.pdf | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mega-Tech version=== | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega-Tech | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
+ | | cart=GoldenAxe MT Cart.jpg | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Technical information== | ||
+ | ===ROM dump status=== | ||
+ | {{romtable| | ||
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+ | {{rom|MD|sha1=564e51f6b7fe5281f281d5fcb66767ab83ecf7b9|md5=04d2c7da9aac3fbeadf6bb8ccd27b560|crc32=e8182b90|size=512kB|date=1989-10|source=Cartridge|comments=v00|quality=good|prototype=}} | ||
+ | {{rom|SMS|sha1=D92538CB16A7A456255FA0DA2BD8D0F588CD12AB|md5=B4911AD6A9D2BA56497CD5B01DA3938A|crc32=C08132FB|size=512kB|date= |source=Cartridge (EU/US)|comments=|quality=|prototype=}} | ||
+ | {{rom|WS|sha1=87661841CA63E99B04C0F6DC4BA3454C897E0C6D|md5=55C9CC830000F0AAF721EAC69D1703CC|crc32=BC944A98|size=2MB|date=|source=|comments=|quality=|prototype=}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==External links== | ||
+ | * Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_axe/ Mega Drive], [http://vc.sega.jp/vca_axe/ Arcade] | ||
+ | * Nintendo catalogue pages: Virtual Console: [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/golden-axe-genesis-wii US], [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Virtual-Console-Wii-/Golden-Axe--277501.html UK]; Virtual Console Arcade: [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/golden-axe-arcade-wii US] | ||
+ | * Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/ps3/svc_g-axe/ PlayStation 3] (PlayStation Network version) | ||
+ | * ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Xbox Marketplace: [http://marketplace.xbox.com/ja-JP/Product/Golden-Axe/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410862 JP], [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Golden-Axe/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410862 US], [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/Product/Golden-Axe/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410862 UK], [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-AU/Product/Golden-Axe/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410862 AU] | ||
+ | * ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on iTunes: [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8 US], [http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 UK]; [http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 JP] (offline) | ||
+ | * [http://store.steampowered.com/app/34276/ ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Steam] | ||
+ | * [http://www.swan.channel.or.jp/swan/software/line_up/index_AXE01.html Bandai's page for the WonderSwan version] | ||
+ | * ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation.com: [http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/golden-axe-ps3.html US] | ||
+ | * ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation.com: [http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00129_00svcgoldenaxe16xxj.html JP], [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/golden-axe-ps3/ US], [http://www.playstation.co.kr/game/2417 KR] | ||
+ | * ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation Store: [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ja-jp/%e3%82%b2%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a0/%e3%82%b4%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ab%e3%83%87%e3%83%b3%e3%82%a2%e3%83%83%e3%82%af%e3%82%b9/cid=JP0177-NPJB00129_00-SVCGOLDENAXE16XX JP], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/golden-axe/cid=UP0177-NPUB30441_00-SVCGOLDENAXE16XX US], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-gb/games/golden-axe/cid=EP0177-NPEB00509_00-SVCGOLDENAXE16XX UK], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-au/games/golden-axe/cid=EP0177-NPEB00509_00-SVCGOLDENAXE16XX AU], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ko-kr/%ea%b2%8c%ec%9e%84/golden-axe-%ec%a0%9c%ed%92%88%ed%8c%90/cid=UP0177-NPHB00380_00-GOLDENAXEFULLGAM KR] | ||
+ | * [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.goldenaxe ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Google Play] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{NECRetro|italics=yes}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{GoldenAxeOmni}} | ||
+ | {{GoldenAxe}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Sega Channel games]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Mega-Tech games]] |
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Golden Axe (ゴールデンアックス) is a beat-'em-up developed by Sega and released in 1989 for Sega System 16 arcade hardware. The development team was headded by Makoto Uchida, who also led the team behind Altered Beast.
The game was the first in the long-running Golden Axe series. It is said to be heavily inspired by the Conan the Barbarian films, and that the game took roughly one year to make. The game also "borrows" voice data from said movie and other Hollywood blockbusters.
Contents
Story
The game takes place in the fictional land of Yuria, in which an evil entity known as Death Adder has kidnapped Yuria's King and his daughter, holding them captive in his castle. Perhaps more importantly, Death Adder has stolen the "Golden Axe", a magical emblem of Yuria, and is threatening to destroy it if the people of the land do not accept him as their ruler.
It is up to a band of three heroes to venture to Death Adder's castle and stop him, rescuing the captives, avenge their losses and save the land: Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead.
Gameplay
Golden Axe supports a maximum of two players. Any character can be selected but both players cannot play as the same character.
The Golden Axe arcade cabinet assigns one button for attacking, another for jumping and a final button for using magic. Using magic will cause all of the enemies on screen to be damaged and effectively acts as crowd control. Each player carries a limited supply of magic (indicated by a meter at the top of the screen) and will use it all at once when the magic button is pressed. Some magic can also re-kill already defeated enemies, adding extra score. This bug is only present in the arcade version. More magic can be collected by attacking the short thieves clothed in blue who appear at certain points throughout the game. Green thieves carry life energy, also represented in the HUD.
Golden Axe is also notable for its ability to allow players to ride "beasts", often giving them an offensive advantage at the expense of speed.
Similar to Altered Beast, the ending is less serious and has characters from the game breaking out of the arcade machine and causing havoc in the real world. Most ports replace this ending.
Playable characters
Ax-Battler | |
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Ax Battler is a male barbarian fighting to avenge the murder of his mother. Despite his name he uses a two handed broadsword and carries earth magic. Ax Battler is one of the constants of the series, appearing in most Golden Axe games (including Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe, a game based entirely around him). | |
Gilius-Thunderhead | |
Gilius Thunderhead is a dwarf whose brother was murdered by Death Adder. Gilius is the only character to actually carry an axe, as well as thunder magic. | |
Tyris-Flare | |
Tyris Flare is an amazonian woman whose parents were killed by Death Adder. She also uses a sword but carries fire magic. |
Stages
Stage 1 - Wilderness | |
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Bonus Stage 1 | |
Stage 2 - Turtle Village | |
Bonus Stage 2 | |
Stage 3 | |
Bonus Stage 3 | |
Stage 4 - Fiend's Path | |
Bonus Stage 4 | |
Stage 5 - Death Adder's Castle | |
Stage 6 - The Palace Gates | |
The Mega Drive version of the game adds three more levels. This is the first, which is part of stage 5 in the arcade version. | |
Stage 7 - The Dungeon | |
Also a Mega Drive exclusive. | |
Stage 8 - The Battle with Death Bringer | |
Also a Mega Drive exclusive. |
Achievements
- Main article: Golden Axe/Achievements.
Versions
Golden Axe has been ported to a number of systems over the years, though many cuts were made in the process.
The game has enjoyed many years of success on the Sega Mega Drive, and was used in the early days of the console to advertise the system's power over its then-main rival, the Nintendo Entertainment System. Some levels were shortened, but an extra level was added which includes another boss, "Death Bringer", a recolored version of Death Adder. Also in this version is a "duel" mode, which allows players to fight a succession of enemies one-on-one, 12 rounds. "Beginner" is another new mode, allowing you to play the first three stages with easier enemies. A single use of magic takes away only two magic pots and you fight "Death Adder Jr" as the last boss.
This game saw a software revision. The original release had a graphical bug after defeating the final boss: his axe, while spinning around in the air, displays as garbage graphic data. Much of the text was also slightly rewritten to make more grammatical sense.[42]
The Mega Drive version of the game has been included in numerous compilations, such as 6-Pak, Mega Games 2, Mega Games 6 and Mega Games 10. The game has also been emulated and sold in the form of Sega Smash Pack Volume 1, Sega Smash Pack, Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, Sega Archives from USA Vol. 1 and Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 1, as well as services such as PlaySega and built-in to numerous consoles by AtGames.
This version was so popular that it got direct sequels in the form of Golden Axe II and Golden Axe III. In the arcades, the "true" sequel is Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder. A Sega Mega-Tech version also exists, which is based on the Mega Drive version, as is the version released for the Wii's Virtual Console service.
The Mega Drive Golden Axe was enhanced for the Sega Mega-CD and delivered as part of Sega Classics Arcade Collection. This version is single-player only, although offers numerous improvements in terms of audio and some graphical tweaks.
The Sega Master System version is also one-player only, forcing you to play as Ax Battler (named "Tarik" in this version and presented as a different character story-wise). You can still select one of the magic elements that each of the three original characters had.
There is also a NEC PC Engine CD port which takes a big hit in terms of aesthetics, has very poor sound effects and is only single-player. It was also ported to the WonderSwan Color and as part of Sega Smash Pack for the Game Boy Advance.
Golden Axe was also remade as part of Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe, and has been brought to Xbox 360 XBLA, Wii Virtual Console, PlayStation 3 PSN, and is available for iOS and other mobile devices. The iOS version was removed from sale on iTunes in 2015.[43]
In August 2017, the game was added to the Sega Forever collection, bringing it back to iOS and adding a new Android version.[44] Both versions are the Mega Drive game running on emulators.
Version history
- Main article: Golden Axe/Changelog.
System | Version | Size | Date | Comment | Ref | Icon | |
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5.3.2 | 134.2MB | 2018-08-06 | [45] | ||||
5.3.0 | 2018-04-18 | [45] | |||||
5.1.0 | 175MB | 2017-10-09 | [46][47] | ||||
5.0.3 | 2017-09-25 | [45] | |||||
5.0.2 | 179MB | 2017-09-06 | [48][49] | ||||
5.0.1 | 181MB | 2017-08-29 | Sega Forever | [50][51] | |||
4.0 | 4.8MB | 2012-11-29 | iOS 6 Support. | [52] | |||
3.0 | 4MB | 2011-07-02 | [53] | ||||
2.0.0 | 4MB | 2010-12-03 | [54] | ||||
1.2.7 | 3.9MB | 2010-07-30 | [55] | ||||
1.0.1 | 2.1MB | 2009-07-03 | [56] | ||||
1.0.0 | 2009-06-17 | [45] | |||||
1.3.2 | 41MB | 2018-08-06 | [57] | (info) (41.43 MB)
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1.3.0 | 41MB | 2018-04-18 | [58] | (info) (41.13 MB)
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1.2.0 | 48MB | 2017-10-09 | [58] | (info) (47.65 MB)
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1.1.1 | 48MB | 2017-09-26 | [59] | (info) (47.67 MB)
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1.1.0 | 48MB | 2017-09-06 | [58] | (info) (47.52 MB)
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1.0.0 | 48MB | 2017-08-31 | Sega Forever | [58] | (info) (48.39 MB)
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Downloadable content
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Production credits
Arcade version
Mega Drive version
- Software Design: Takosuke, Moto CBX1000, Ham Tak, Waka
- Visual Effects: Kyonsy Kyonsy, Cane, Chisuke, Roco
- Sound: Nankyoku, Decky, Imocky
- Assistant Programmer: S2, Yang Watt, Vinyl Boy
- Producer: Kan
- Director: Bros 400
- Assistant Director: Opa‑Opa
- English Messages: Niya, Tsugu
- Arcade Game Design: Team Shinobi
- Presented by: Sega
Digital manuals
Magazine articles
- Main article: Golden Axe/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
- Main article: Golden Axe/Promotional material.
Artwork
Sega Forever icon
Physical scans
System 16 version
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Mega Drive version
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Based on 36 reviews |
Mega Drive, US (Sega Classic) |
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Master System version
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CD-ROM² version
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WonderSwan version
Mega-Tech version
Technical information
ROM dump status
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External links
- Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: Mega Drive, Arcade
- Nintendo catalogue pages: Virtual Console: US, UK; Virtual Console Arcade: US
- Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network version)
- Golden Axe on Xbox Marketplace: JP, US, UK, AU
- Golden Axe on iTunes: US, UK; JP (offline)
- Golden Axe on Steam
- Bandai's page for the WonderSwan version
- Golden Axe on PlayStation.com: US
- Golden Axe on PlayStation.com: JP, US, KR
- Golden Axe on PlayStation Store: JP, US, UK, AU, KR
- Golden Axe on Google Play
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://vc.sega.jp:80/vca_axe (Wayback Machine: 2009-06-23 06:09)
- ↑ https://sega-interactive.co.jp/special/history/title/goldenaxe.html
- ↑ http://www.swan.channel.or.jp/swan/software/line_up/golden/index.html (Wayback Machine: 2003-10-06 12:24)
- ↑ File:VG&CE US 11.pdf, page 105
- ↑ File:SegaVisions US 09.pdf, page 20
- ↑ Mean Machines, "October 1990" (UK; 1990-09-xx), page 44
- ↑ File:Raze UK 03.pdf, page 63
- ↑ File:ACE UK 37.pdf, page 51
- ↑ File:PlayerOne FR 003.pdf, page 39
- ↑ File:VG&CE US 18.pdf, page 50
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 File:ACE UK 33.pdf, page 63 Cite error: Invalid
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tag; name ":File:ACE UK 33.pdf_p63" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ File:CVG UK 100.pdf, page 56
- ↑ File:PlayerOne FR 001.pdf, page 47
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 http://www.nintendolife.com/games/megadrive/golden_axe (Wayback Machine: 2017-07-05 10:46)
- ↑ https://archive.is/M3I9q
- ↑ https://archive.is/EpHZw
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pAbPyx7WoKc4YrIRGabr2DRlRFTyzJ9S (Wayback Machine: 2010-11-22 22:51)
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/01.html (Wayback Machine: 2017-11-23 05:03)
- ↑ http://vc.sega.jp:80/vc_axe/ (Wayback Machine: 2007-02-09 19:25)
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/10.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-05 23:33)
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 http://www.nintendolife.com/games/vcarcade/golden_axe (Wayback Machine: 2017-09-05 01:59)
- ↑ https://archive.is/3rAga
- ↑ http://www.nintendo.com:80/games/detail/7rsXUbr1BNG5CiNPzfU1lHbQPJc_560f (Wayback Machine: 2011-02-09 12:25)
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (de-DE; Golden-Axe/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410862) (Wayback Machine: 2011-02-10 05:18)
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (en-US; Golden-Axe/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410862) (Wayback Machine: 2010-10-24 19:48)
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (en-GB; Golden-Axe/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410862) (Wayback Machine: 2011-03-20 03:47)
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (ja-JP; media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410862) (Wayback Machine: 2009-06-15 19:53)
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (en-AU; Golden-Axe/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258410862) (Wayback Machine: 2011-04-17 03:21)
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 http://blogs.sega.com/2009/06/18/golden-axe-now-available-on-iphone-ipod-touch/ (Wayback Machine: 2015-09-06 07:36)
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 http://sega.jp/kt/apple/goldenaxe (Wayback Machine: 2010-02-21 11:10)
- ↑ 31.00 31.01 31.02 31.03 31.04 31.05 31.06 31.07 31.08 31.09 31.10 31.11 https:/twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/903241277168287744 (Wayback Machine: 2018-05-18 21:03)
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 https://steamdb.info/app/34276/ (Wayback Machine: 2017-05-22 19:56)
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 http://steamdb.info/app/34276/ (Wayback Machine: 2013-05-22 21:20)
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 PlayStation Store (fr-fr; EP0177-NPEB00509_00-SVCGOLDENAXE16XX) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-30 15:42)
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 PlayStation Store (de-de; EP0177-NPEB00509_00-SVCGOLDENAXE16XX) (Wayback Machine: 2018-11-27 22:19)
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- ↑ The Cutting Room Floor: Golden Axe (Genesis)#Revisional Differences
- ↑ http://www.polygon.com/2015/5/18/8622645/sega-pulls-games-from-itunes-app-store-google-play (Wayback Machine: 2017-11-08 17:39)
- ↑ @SEGAForever on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2018-05-18 21:03)
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- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2017-10-29 02:17)
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2017-10-29 02:16)
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2017-09-06 22:37)
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe/id319600514?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2017-09-06 22:36)
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2017-09-02 20:04)
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- ↑ http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2014-08-03 03:48)
- ↑ http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2011-12-25 08:28)
- ↑ http://itunes.apple.com/es/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2011-04-16 00:32)
- ↑ http://itunes.apple.com/es/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2010-09-06 04:43)
- ↑ http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/golden-axe/id319996497?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2010-06-28 06:43)
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