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Golden Axe: The Duel
Golden Axe: The Duel is a weapons-based fighting game developed by Sega AM1 and released for arcades in 1994. A spin-off of the classic beat 'em up series, it features 10 fantasy warriors battling for control of the legendary Golden Axe. The game introduced special moves, magic attacks, and interactive arena hazards while retaining the series' iconic creatures and medieval fantasy aesthetic.
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Story
Eighty years after the evil Death Adder was slain by Gillius Thunderhead , the magical Golden Axe is rediscovered, its powers having grown over time. Numerous warriors now fight to obtain the powerful axe. These include Kain Blade, a wandering swordsman; Milan Flare, a princess and descendant of Tyris Flare ; Gillius Rockhead, great grandson of Gillius Thunderhead; Zoma, a power-hungry sorcerer; Doc, a healer; Keel, a bloodthirsty elf; Jamm, a girl raised by beasts; Panchos, a bomb-maker and inventor; Green, a giant human-plant hybrid; and Death Adder, revealed to have survived his supposed demise.
Media Reviews
Electronic Gaming Monthly
6.125/10
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