Golden Axe (Xbox 360)

GameSpot editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
  Detailed editors' rating
  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Jeff Gerstmann
• Reviewed on: 07/19/2007
• Released on: 07/10/2007
• Originally published on GameSpot: Golden Axe (Xbox 360) Review

Golden Axe is Sega's fantasy-themed, scrolling beat-'em-up, which takes the concept popularized by Double Dragon and brings it to the Middle Ages, complete with swords and sorcery. This emulation of the arcade version feels nicely accurate, and it has the standard set of Xbox Live Arcade features, but it's also a game that you can blow through in around 20 minutes. 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.

You can choose from a barbarian, an amazon, or a dwarf, each with his or her own weapon and magic skills, though the main difference between the characters is the range they have with their weapon. The dwarf, of course, packs a gigantic axe, which is better for reaching out and touching enemies than the swords of the other two fighters. You'll make your way through nine stages, fighting off a variety of enemies, including skeletons, giants, armored knights, and the game's final boss, Death Adder. The enemies are more troublesome when you play alone because they're good at getting on either side of you, which can be difficult to defend against. When playing with another player, though, holding back the enemy horde isn't nearly as tough.

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