Golden Axe Warrior

Infobox VG
title = Golden Axe Warrior


developer = Sega
publisher = Sega
designer =
engine =
series = "Golden Axe"
released = vgrelease|NA=1991
genre = Action-adventure, Medieval / Fantasy
perspective = Isometric, Side-Scrolling
modes =
ratings = Pre-Rating
platforms = Sega Master System
media = 8 Bit Cartridge
input = 1 Player

"Golden Axe Warrior" is an action-adventure game spin-off of the popular "Golden Axe" game series. The game was released on the Sega Master System in 1991. The plot of the game followed a young warrior who was trying to avenge the death of his parents by exploring ten labyrinths, collecting nine missing crystals and battling with Death Adder inside the last. All the major characters from the Golden Axe game are present, the warrior Ax Battler, the amazon Tyris Flare and the dwarf Gilius Thunderhead, who help the character throughout the game by bestowing them with magic.

Although some gaming magazines derided it for being a rip off of "The Legend of Zelda", the game is commonly welcomed as a SEGA classic, and many Sega fans feel that it is an equal to the first game in the series, where the player needs to cross a big world with many enemies seeking out the mysterious labyrinths, where the crystals are guarded by many monsters and finally a boss.

It is often speculated that this was actually the intended first entry into a series, but rumors of any planned sequels are, as far as is known, baseless. A Game Gear title was apparently planned, but became another game instead (not to be confused with the Golden Axe themed ', which has several similarities to ').

tory

The evil giant, Death Adder, has invaded the continents Firewood, Nendoria and Altorulia and killed the royal families. A young hero from Firewood sets out on a quest to destroy Death Adder. To counter the evil magic of Death Adder he has to find the nine crystals of the royal family from Firewood. These crystals warded off Death Adder until the king was betrayed by a minister who sold the crystals to Death Adder. Death Adder has hidden the crystals in nine labyrinths. On his quest the hero visits numerous villages, discovers numerous people hiding from Death Adder. He can learn the Thunder, Earth, Fire and Water magics. He learns that the princess of Firewood is still alive and that he is the son of the king of Altorulia. After finding all nine crystals the hero is able to enter the tenth and final labyrinth where he must find the mythical Golden Axe, the only weapon that can harm Death Adder before facing the giant himself.

Difficulty

The game had a commendable difficulty curve in the classic RPG style, which involves constantly strengthening enemies being offest by constantly improving weapons and magic. The magic was almost entirely optional as the people who could bestow you with attacking spells had to be discovered, and then paid, before they would teach you.

The game featured a 15x15 grid with over 200 unique screens.

The tenth labyrinth was only accessible after collecting the nine crystals.

External links

*moby game|id=/golden-axe-warrior|name="Golden Axe Warrior"