Golden Axe

Developer: Sega

Golden Axe is a relentless side-scrolling beat 'em up that pits a barbarian, an amazon, or a dwarf against an iron-fisted tyrant. Players battle through packed stages of grunts, minibosses and towering end-stage bosses using melee combos, magic bursts and rideable creatures to turn the tide. Co-op play amplifies the chaos as teamwork and timing become essential to survive swarms and boss patterns. The game rewards memorization, risk-taking and split-second decisions, offering a satisfying mix of fast-paced combat and arcade-style difficulty that still evokes strong nostalgia for classic coin-op action.