Golden Axe

Game Details:

"Golden Axe" stood out in the arcade era with its smooth two-player cooperative mode and innovative magic system. During the game, players not only had to use basic slash and jump attacks to clear hordes of enemies, but also could release powerful elemental magic (such as fire, ice, and lightning) by collecting "magic bottles". Each character's magic effects and power are different, adding strategy to the combat. A hallmark feature of the game is that players can ride various beasts (such as dragons or chicken dragons) and use the beasts' special abilities (such as breathing fire or tail whip) to fight, and these beasts may be taken away after being attacked. The game's graphics and music are full of epic fantasy style, laying the foundation for Sega's position in the side-scrolling action game field.

Game Guide:

1. Special Attacks and Combos:

In addition to the normal slash, each character has a dash attack (→→ + Attack) and jump down attack (Jump + ↓ + Attack). The dash attack is an effective way to quickly advance and create stiffening; the jump down attack is a sharp weapon to deal with enemies on the ground or create area damage in a melee. Skillfully mastering and interspersing the use of these special attacks can form more effective combos and prevent enemies from besieging.

2. Planning and Use of Magic:

Magic is the most powerful clearing method in the game, but the resources of magic bottles are limited and must be used with caution.

• Warrior: Fire magic, moderate damage, concentrated range.
• Dwarf: Lightning magic, high damage, wide range.
• Amazon: Fire/Dragon magic, with the highest damage and the largest screen range. Strategy Tips: It is recommended to save most of the magic bottles for the final boss battle or emergency situations where a large number of enemies are besieged. Especially the Amazon's magic, after accumulating, can cause huge damage in an instant. Remember, the power of magic depends on the number of magic bottles you collect.

3. Utilization and Protection of Beast Mounts:

Beast mounts (such as: chicken dragons, fire-breathing dragons) can provide additional attack methods and a safer combat environment.

• Chicken Dragon: Has a strong tail whip attack on its head, suitable for melee control.
• Fire-breathing Dragon: Can spew fireballs, which is an excellent weapon for ranged attacks and interrupting the enemy's rhythm. Strategy Tips: When riding a beast, try to protect them from enemy attacks, because once they are hit or ridden by the enemy, you will need to recapture them. Use the advantages of the mount, maintain distance (such as the fire-breathing dragon) or move quickly (such as the chicken dragon) to control the battlefield.

4. Utilization of Dwarves:

Dwarves carrying bags will appear during the intermission of levels or in specific scenes. These dwarves will drop magic bottles or food (recovery) after being knocked down. When you see them, be sure to chase and attack quickly, as this is an important source of resource replenishment.