Golden Axe

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Three mighty heroes have a score to settle with the evil Death Adder in this classic action game, now adapted for Xbox Live Arcade. As a powerful fighter, a female Amazon, or a mighty dwarf, fight through Adder's henchmen with weapon and magic attacks, or ride the[Xbox Live Arcade] Three mighty heroes have a score to settle with the evil Death Adder in this classic action game, now adapted for Xbox Live Arcade. As a powerful fighter, a female Amazon, or a mighty dwarf, fight through Adder's henchmen with weapon and magic attacks, or ride the fearsome, fire-breathing dragon in Golden Axe. Enhanced graphics and sound: Relive all those classic arcade moments with an adaptation of one of the most important arcade games released. Leaderboards: Two high score leaderboards are used, one for Normal, and one for Hardcore play. Multiplayer capability: Now you and a friend can join in on the action. Achievements: Twelve new achievements are included to master, ranging from the easy such as playing every character, to the difficult, such as winning the game without having to use a continue. [Microsoft]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Xboxic
    80
    For those who experienced the bliss of the original arcade title, Golden Axe for Xbox Live Arcade is an essential addition to a collection- regardless of its longevity.
  2. TeamXbox
    78
    If you’re a fan of the original Golden Axe, this is definitely worth a download, as it’s essentially the exact same game you played in the arcade. The combat is just as basic, the magic looks just as bad-ass, and the end boss is still frustratingly tough.
  3. IGN
    75
    Co-op play over Xbox Live greatly extends the game's lifeline, and its emphasis on using a degree of strategy and communication over much more frantic titles such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles provides a nice change of pace. Its charm will probably wear off after two or three times.
  4. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    70
    Short but still ass-kickingly sweet! [Sept 2007, p.110]
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  5. GameSpot
    65
    Between its unlimited continues and crusty looks, you're probably only going to be interested in this game if you liked it back in 1989.
  6. Eurogamer
    60
    Golden Axe, then. Big, brutish, three-button sprite-based fantasy brawler with bags of nostalgic moments and inexplicable co-op charm: Yours to buy for the 39th time for just 400 points.
  7. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    40
    Hold out for infinitely superior "Streets of Rage 2." [Oct 2007, p.96]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. TylerG.
    Aug 9, 2007
    10
    If u loved the arcade version then u will love this wayyy more. Its a great game that all should love.
  2. MiguelG.
    Aug 24, 2007
    9
    Nostalgia at its best. Nothing more, nothing less than the original. The "end-cut scene" is glorious in all its kitsch mood, and "cute" too. Nostalgia at its best. Nothing more, nothing less than the original. The "end-cut scene" is glorious in all its kitsch mood, and "cute" too. Brilliant in a very special way. Too bad its historical value is lost for the lack of a "proper" box, and box-art.… Expand
  4. LasPlays
    Nov 6, 2017
    9
    La verdad que el juego esta bastante bien en historia, la pude traducir por google ya que lo grabe para youtube. Digamos que es bastanteLa verdad que el juego esta bastante bien en historia, la pude traducir por google ya que lo grabe para youtube. Digamos que es bastante decente en historia y jugabilidad, tiene una dificultad mediana.
    Lo había jugado muchas veces, lo gane creo que unas tres veces solo y la cuarta fue cuando me atreví a grabarlo con un amigo, y creo que aumenta la dificultad al jugar de dos ya que la cámara no ayuda mucho si un jugar de aleja mucho del otro para mi es un 7 redondo!    … Expand
  5. CloudStrife05
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    An amazing classic available on XBLA? Sign me up! Brought back great childhood memories playing this.
  6. Rox22
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    I would have preferred to review the arcade version as that is when I first played this game. Still, the XBLA version is perhaps the mostI would have preferred to review the arcade version as that is when I first played this game. Still, the XBLA version is perhaps the most loyal port that is almost identical to the original game.

    With that said, it's still allot of fun, but today it does really feel dated. In the old days I would have rated this a 9, but my reviews are based on both my old and current opinions.

    Overall:
    Golden Axe is, and always will be a tireless classic. However, this game is perhaps best left as a nostalgic memory as the more I play it today, the less I think of it.    … Expand
  7. wesker2012
    Jan 17, 2013
    6
    Awesome game back in the day. Classic.

Awards & Rankings

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#100 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007