Golden Axe
1989 • Sega
8.2/10Sega
Beat 'em upFantasy
Fantasy-themed beat 'em up featuring warriors, magic, and rideable creatures in a quest for revenge.
Gameplay
Side-scrolling beat 'em up with magic spells, rideable beasts, and multiple playable characters with unique abilities.
Historical Context
Developed by Sega's arcade division and ported to Genesis as one of its early showcases, inspired by fantasy films.
Fun Facts
- • One of the first fantasy-themed beat 'em ups
- • Features rideable creatures like dragons
- • Inspired by Conan the Barbarian films
Cultural Impact
Established fantasy beat 'em ups as a viable subgenre and influenced many similar games.
Review
Golden Axe brought fantasy elements to the beat 'em up genre with satisfying combat and memorable characters.