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| − | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ゴールデンアックスIII) is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] beat-'em-up game developed by [[Sega | + | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ゴールデンアックスIII) is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] beat-'em-up game developed by [[Sega CS1]]{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210605201110/https://sifi-tzk.hatenadiary.jp/entry/20050616/p1}} and published by [[Sega]]. The third game in the ''Golden Axe'' series, it was physically released in Japan, Asia, and South Korea in 1993, and was later broadcast via [[Sega Channel]] in 1996. |
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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- For the unlicensed Famicom game, see Golden Axe (Famicom).
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Golden Axe III (ゴールデンアックスIII) is a Sega Mega Drive beat-'em-up game developed by Sega CS1[1] and published by Sega. The third game in the Golden Axe series, it was physically released in Japan, Asia, and South Korea in 1993, and was later broadcast via Sega Channel in 1996.
Contents
Gameplay
The game is similar to previous entries in the series, but includes new characters, an expanded moveset and forks within levels where you can choose which path to take. The ability to determine magic strength by charging the attack, added in Golden Axe II, has been removed
Unlike previous entries, the game features an optional boss fight and a true ending, based on your performance in the game.
By changing RAM values while the game is running, it is possible to play as any standard enemy within the game (though many will cause the game to crash when their special move is activated, or will have glitched graphics/collision values when played).
Playable characters
| Chronos "Evil" Lait[17] (クロノス="イビル"=レート)[18] | |
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| He was once a human, but was turned into a half beast by the curse of the demon king Damned, who obtained the Golden Axe which amplifies his evil powers, placed a curse on him. He has joined the fight to defeat the demon king and regain his human form.[19][18][20] | |
| Kain Grinder[17] (カイン＝グリンダー)[18] | |
| A mercenary that excels using the battle sword. His close friends were killed and his tribe was torn apart by the demon army, so now, responding to Gilius's call, he will face the demon army to satisfy his revenge.[19][21][20] | |
| Sarah Barn[17] (サラ＝バーン)[18] | |
| She once belonged to a troupe of traveling entertainers, but ever since the soldiers of the demon army suddenly appeared and killed her friends, she has been waiting for her moment of revenge. Wielding the Blue Dragon Sword passed down from her father, she dances nimbly around her opponents, and tears them up.[19][21][20] | |
| Proud Cragger[17] (プラウド＝クラッガー)[18] | |
| He boasts strength as a descendant of the giants. He has lent his strength to overthrow Damned after Gilius rescued him from underground confinement by the demon army. His attack power is notable even amongst the four.[19][18][20] He is sometimes mistranslated as Broude Kragger[22] | |
| Eve (イーヴ)[23] | |
| This bird warrior is actually a boss character, only available in VS mode. |
Stages
| Stage 1 | |
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| Stage 2: Tender Hamlet | |
| Stage 3: Cave of Crystal | |
| Stage 4: Bloody Street | |
| Stage 5: A Voyage to Castle | |
| Stage 6: Cursed City | |
| Stage 7: The Gate of Fate | |
History
Development
Golden Axe III was once planned for a Western release, with Sega of America commissioning acclaimed fantasy artist Boris Vallejo to create packaging artwork. While the piece was finished, the Western version of the game was never released. However, in line with previous entries in the Golden Axe series, the Japanese version's artwork still draws significant inspiration from Vallejo's fantasy artwork.
Versions
It has since been brought to the Wii's Virtual Console service, was part of the Sega Mega Drive Collection and Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection and has been made available for more regions of the world. iOS and Steam versions were also released in 2011 and 2012, although the iOS version was removed from sale on iTunes in 2015.[24]
Version history
- Main article: Golden Axe III/Changelog.
| System | Version | Size | Date | Comment | Ref | Icon | |
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2.0.0 | 5.6MB | 2012-11-29 | iOS6 Support | [25] | ||
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1.0.0 | 4.7MB | 2011-05-11 | [26] |
Production credits
- Main Planner: Fuzzy
- Planner: Iiz
- Character Design: Warukatta, Shige.D.O.R., Rouly.S.Kine
- Background Design: Shige.D.O.R., Matsu G, Sant, Ninjyaman
- Main Program: Takubon
- Program: ZAN/Marucchi, K.M
- Sound Program: Bo
- Music and Sound Effect: N.H, Ryunosuke, Lotty, T.S
- Messages: James
- Package and Manual: Ayanokami, F.Hamster
- Special Thanks: Todoroki Taiyo, Virtual Suto, All Test Players, ...And You
- Presented by: ©Sega
- Japanese cover artist: Sohhei Oshiba
Digital manuals
Steam manual
Magazine articles
- Main article: Golden Axe III/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Artwork
Unused Western artwork titled "Silver Sword", by Boris Vallejo.
Physical scans
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Technical information
- Main article: Golden Axe III/Technical information.
External links
- Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: Mega Drive
- Nintendo catalogue pages: US, UK
- Sega of Japan catalogue page: iOS (archive)
- Golden Axe III on iTunes: JP, US (offline)
- Golden Axe III on Steam
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://sifi-tzk.hatenadiary.jp/entry/20050616/p1 (Wayback Machine: 2021-06-05 20:11)
- ↑ File:GoldenAxe3 MD JP Box.jpg
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-20 09:51)
- ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video.sega/c/Rtt7kLsB_ps/m/HMXOULi-OWoJ
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/49cVmb7qfnshhZfcomyIQTJn6DedMeVQ (Wayback Machine: 2010-11-23 02:20)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.nintendolife.com/games/megadrive/golden_axe_iii (Wayback Machine: 2017-07-05 10:05)
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Virtual-Console-Wii-/Golden-Axe-III-277512.html (archive.today)
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/04.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-05 23:40)
- ↑ http://vc.sega.jp:80/vc_axe3/ (Wayback Machine: 2007-09-15 20:44)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 http://www.4gamer.net/games/049/G004989/20110512066/ (Wayback Machine: 2019-03-21 09:31)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 http://blogs.sega.com/2011/05/12/golden-axe-3-streets-of-rage-3-now-on-itunes/ (Wayback Machine: 2015-07-27 03:49)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 http://blogs.sega.com/2011/10/25/prices-so-low-theyre-scary/ (Wayback Machine: 2017-08-29 16:30)
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 https://steamdb.info/app/211202/ (Wayback Machine: 2019-09-12 22:20)
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 http://steamdb.info/app/211202/ (Wayback Machine: 2013-05-22 19:34)
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.8 15.9 https://steamdb.info/app/211202/history/?changeid=5755267
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 http://steamdb.info/app/211202/ (Wayback Machine: 2019-09-12 22:20)
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 File:GoldenAxe3 Steam manual.pdf
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 File:Goldenaxe3 md jp manual.pdf, page 7
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/genesis/586215-golden-axe-iii/faqs/51321 (Wayback Machine: 2023-07-22 12:19)
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 http://vc.sega.jp/vc_axe3/ (Wayback Machine: 2023-07-22 12:03)
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 File:Goldenaxe3 md jp manual.pdf, page 6
- ↑ @SEGAForever on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2023-07-23 08:23)
- ↑ File:Goldenaxe3 md jp manual.pdf, page 29
- ↑ http://www.polygon.com/2015/5/18/8622645/sega-pulls-games-from-itunes-app-store-google-play (Wayback Machine: 2017-11-08 17:39)
- ↑ http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe-3/id434998986?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2014-10-25 09:37)
- ↑ http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golden-axe-3/id434998986?mt=8 (Wayback Machine: 2011-05-22 11:32)
- ↑ Sega TV Game Genga Gallery, Graphic Sha, page 65
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 90
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 21
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 94
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 54
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 35
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 320
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 39
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 72
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 42
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 58
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 187
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 116
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 53
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 66
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 31
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 50
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 83
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 12
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 63
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 87
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 16
- ↑ ', "July 1993" (; 1993-06-08), page 97
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Golden Axe (1989) | Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (1992) | Golden Axe: The Duel (1994) | Golden Axe (slot machine) (2010) |
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Golden Axe (1989) | Golden Axe II (1991) | Golden Axe III (1993) |
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Golden Axe (1989) | Golden Axe Warrior (1991) |
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Golden Axe (1990) |
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Electronic Golden Axe (1990) |
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Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe (1991) |
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Golden Axe: The Duel (1995) |
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Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe (2003) |
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Golden Axe: Beast Rider (2008) |
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Golden Axe (2009) | Golden Axe (2017) |
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Sega Vintage Collection: Golden Axe (2012) |
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Golden Axed: A Cancelled Prototype (2020) |
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