Golden Axe

[El Leone]

Just a quick question before I download this, but does it have online co op and if so how many players?

[Stroppy]

Is this on XBLA?

What are the achievements?

[El Leone]

It's on XBLA for 400 points. Don't know the achievements.

[Bleeders]

Just a quick question before I download this, but does it have online co op and if so how many players?

Yes, two as far as I know.

[Paulos G]

http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/k2/HX/0Dc8P2NhbC9FFQUXXFJRFzYyL2FjaC8wLzEAAAABUFBQ--hhiA==.jpgCockatrice
Ride the cockatrice.

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http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/Jm/j2/0jc8P2NhbC9GFQUXXFJRFzYyL2FjaC8wLzIAAAABUFBQ-dloPQ==.jpgOmni Character
Play as every character.

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http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/tZ/AW/0zc8P2NhbC9HFQUXXFJRFzYyL2FjaC8wLzMAAAABUFBQ-DmQrg==.jpgTurtle Village
Choose any character and reach Turtle Village (Stage 3) without dying once.

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http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/TH/u0/1jc8P2NhbC9AFQUXXFJRFzYyL2FjaC8wLzQAAAABUFBQ+Zt7Vw ==.jpgAmazon Magic
Perform the Level 6 magic attack with the Amazon.

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http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/34/NU/1zc8P2NhbC9BFQUXXFJRFzYyL2FjaC8wLzUAAAABUFBQ+HuDxA ==.jpgDwarf Magic
Perform the Level 3 magic attack with the Dwarf.

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Perform the Level 4 magic attack with the Barbarian.

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http://tiles.xbox.com/tiles/+X/KV/1Dc8P2NhbC9DFQUXXFJRFzYyL2FjaC8wLzcAAAABUFBQ+7py4g ==.jpgPotion
Collect three potions from a thief or party of thieves.

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Choose any character and reach "Across the Sea" (Stage 5) without dying once.

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Beat the game in local Co-op mode.

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Complete an online co-op game.

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Beat the game.

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Beat the game without continuing.

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[Strider]

Cool, at least its the arcade version.

Anyway the achievements are rather easy. All I need after 1 game and about 5 continues is 2 online achievements and completing it without dying.

[Nembot]

I got up expecting Bomberman and I saw Golden Axe, I`m made up!

Just had a go on the trial version and managed to get to level 4 before the time ran out, great fun.

The achievements don`t look too bad but they don`t state what skill level or conditions are needed to unlock them, so I`d take it that easiest settings can be used to unlock some of the harder achievements in teh game.

Gonna get the full version now.

[RuBiQ]

Chumpydoo, if i get this we can unlock the local mode with each other.

Does it have improved graphics though, the old ones would look rather dated now id imagine.

HD graffics would be nice ;)

[Plisken]

don't know if you guys noticed it hidden away in the options but there is updated music and sfx, nicely done.

[SUMIRE]

This is actually really nice for 400 points, and the best version ive played upto now. Its so much better than the Megadrive version of course as its the true arcade....well worth the points.

[weightgain]

Loving this!!! Forgot about the special attack (?A+B) so was fun when that was figured out - some fool disconnected just after we beat the last boss tho so didn't get the GP.
Will be fun to do again tho.

[capcom_suicide]

This is actually really nice for 400 points, and the best version ive played upto now. Its so much better than the Megadrive version of course as its the true arcade....well worth the points.


Totally agree. I had this on MD import back in the day, and was blown away, but the Arcade version was best.

This is a totally faithful emulation of the Jamma board, really nice.

I've done all the achievements bar "local coop" and had a blast.

Folk may not realise it, but the use of special attack, dodge, run and magic make for quite a skillfull game. It takes a special nerve to do "One hit" turn "one hit" when surrounded, and pulling it off is satisfying.

400 points was well worth it I think.

:thumb:

[RuBiQ]

i may be the only one whos still a bit undecided on this, after rishing to buy double dragon and then not liking it im not convinced on this, i have 800 points in the bank atm and bomberman and sensi are not far away!

i did buy sonic and cleared that before, remember now how annoying it was lol

[Stroppy]

does the red fire ball breathing dragon now appear in the third stage, and do the balck guys in the fourth stage never use running attacks?

if so, I'm getting it.

[Akira]

does the red fire ball breathing dragon now appear in the third stage, and do the balck guys in the fourth stage never use running attacks?

if so, I'm getting it.First question.Yes,the red dragon is in the third stage.Second question,i'm not quite sure of.

[Stroppy]

now you've said that, I'm sure they never do.

balck guys meaning black guys, of course.

[capcom_suicide]

First question.Yes,the red dragon is in the third stage.Second question,i'm not quite sure of.


Now that is a great couple of Golden Axe fan Questions :)

They don't run.

[Leon Ahoy!]

i may be the only one whos still a bit undecided on this, after rishing to buy double dragon and then not liking it im not convinced on this, i have 800 points in the bank atm and bomberman and sensi are not far away!

i did buy sonic and cleared that before, remember now how annoying it was lol

Double Dragon isn't a great game. Golden Axe is! :)

I would bet a lot of money that most gamers would enjoy GA far more than DD. DD is an older game, and one of the earliest scrolling fighters. I've never liked the game.

Golden Axe is still one of the best scrolling fighters. Its visuals, movement, sound, controls, are still a joy. A true golden oldie. :cool:

[GMass]

Does anyone know why soundbites from "Rambo: First Blood" are used in the game or vice versa? Its been bothering me for years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyZNIeho_bQ

[Shoju]

Why do they keep releasing the 1st Golden Axe instead of the superior arcade only Revenge Of Death Adder? It's still yet to appear on any console as far I know. Have Sega forgotten the game exists or something? There's no reason not to release it on one of the formats and being 4 player it's ideal for online play.

[Widegoat]

Can someone explain how the scoring system works, and how you get maximum points? I am a massive fan of this game, have been since the arcade was released - but I have never worked this out. I finished the game yestersday in one player mode without getting hit using the dwarf, yet I am no way near the top of the rankings.

How do I improve my score?

[Stroppy]

Now that is a great couple of Golden Axe fan Questions :)

They don't run.

This is one of a handful of games I'm a complete anorak about.

Thanks for the answer.

[Zanza]

I would love to know about the scores too. I managed to plow through the game loosing a single life and finishing the game with full health, recieviing an A++++ rating but only 139 points. The top pointage scorer has 270 odd I think.

[Leon Ahoy!]

Why do they keep releasing the 1st Golden Axe instead of the superior arcade only Revenge Of Death Adder? It's still yet to appear on any console as far I know. Have Sega forgotten the game exists or something? There's no reason not to release it on one of the formats and being 4 player it's ideal for online play.

From my experience, not many people know about Revenge Of Death Adder. It was released at a time when 2D scrolling fighters weren't massively popular anymore.

The fact is, more gamers have fond memories of the original Golden Axe. It's still a great game, let's hope that Revenge does appear on a console sometime. :)

[Kotatsu Neko]

Does anyone know why soundbites from "Rambo: First Blood" are used in the game or vice versa? Its been bothering me for years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyZNIeho_bQ

I never knew that, and I bet SEGA have no idea where their sound man back in the day got his sound effects from.

[wheelaa]

Edit - following baggie's post below

And so they do..must have been tripping earlier lol. You can certainly go 2x 3 hit combos or 2x 5 hit combos for most baddies (which maybe gives a better score?) but certainly no DD style whoring! Maybe no magic perhaps? Or using the reverse special to finish off baddies? Or the devastating running/jump down thrust move? Gah, I really want to know now and a brief google didn't help!

[Stroppy]

I thought Golden Axe's baddies had limited hit taking capabilities, ie if one was on his last legs, even a glancing blow with a sword would kill him. I could be wrong, but I'm sure the MD version works like that - I know this is the arcade version.

[Leon Ahoy!]

I never knew that, and I bet SEGA have no idea where their sound man back in the day got his sound effects from.

Sneaky Guy :lol: ... If I make some retro games, I'll pack them full of 80s movie sound effects.

[MikeF]

Right some tips needed on the final boss battle. I can get to the boss with 3 lives and 1 energy remaining but can't beat him. Need this for the final achievement as I will be doing the coop run wth my 5yr old son tonight

[DavidHolliss]

'tis a bit of a sod isn't he - well the Skeleton's are the ones that pee me off actually. Trick is to save very often - I got to the final boss on my second life, and still just scraped through, obviously save your magic if possible otherwise just run about alot until you get a clear shot at him, can't think of musch else sorry - assume you realise you only need to kill the guy with the axe to complete the game.

You can continue as many times as you wish to get the local co-op achievement, I did it on my own (with two controllers) last night, just had to move second character across the screen now and again - plus when they continue they get a bit of magic :)

This is my first 200/200 game, wasn't the 60/90 minute whore fest I was lead to believe (a360p.com) but was great fun :)

[MikeF]

I am going to try to do it in local coop without myself dieing. Will use my son as the tank and stay away from trouble as much as possible (have heard you can do it this way as long as the live tag player doesn't continue)

[DavidHolliss]

Ah I see, should work fine. Still won't be a "walk in the park" though :D

Funnily enough tried to get my daughter to help me out but she was too busy texting her friends, need to sharpen up on my parenting skills eh.

[Stroppy]

Death Adder has two vulnerabilities:

First: when he(s knocked down, he is vulnerable for a short period before he gets up. Stand over him, and do a jumping attack just before he gets up, and he will never be able to get back up again.

Second: works best with the dwarf - stay just out of range, and wait till he prepares his ground yellow magic attack. Before he does that, use your special attack, which will be quicker than his attack. The dwarf's rolling axe thrust has the longest range.

The skeletons are indeed sods, especially in the VC / Megadrive version, when they never seem to die when guarding the upper Death Adder.

[AngelsInFlight]

A little late to the party on this one as I've only just picked myself up some Points. It's been great fun playing local co-op games with my little brother and mate! Really enjoying it, and the achievements seems stupidly easy!

Anyone fancy going for the Live co-op game achievement tonight:thumb: ?

[DavidHolliss]

The achievements are easy yes,

10. Online Co-op
Complete an online co-op game.

For the Live Co-op one, all you need to do is die three times then don't continue, achievement unlocked, you don't need to complete the game :)

[MikeF]

Perfect win is easy too, I got it by letting my 5yr old son play a local coop game with me.

[AngelsInFlight]

The achievements are easy yes,



For the Live Co-op one, all you need to do is die three times then don't continue, achievement unlocked, you don't need to complete the game :)

That doesn't seem like much fun:( !

[MikeF]

trust me playing a full live game isn't much fun either due to the bad lag (every game I have played has lagged badly)

[GMass]

I didnt get any lag when I played this online, the guy I was with was pretty good though so I didnt have to do much.

[GMass]

The achievements are easy yes,



For the Live Co-op one, all you need to do is die three times then don't continue, achievement unlocked, you don't need to complete the game :)

This unlocked for me when I died then continued.

[prinnysquad]

Were games really this short? Quality! Pebbles and I whipped the co-op mode in about 20 mins the other day.