Golden Axe II

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Golden Axe II is a single player and multiplayer arcade hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by SEGA and was released on October 26, 2010. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Lord of Darkness, Dark Guld, has arisen again. Wielding the famous Golden Axe, he has destroyed entire countries with his evil clan, forcing the world into chaos. Once again, three brave warriors stand up to face the oppressors, and won’t rest until the Golden Axe is returned to its rightful place.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Gameplay improvements make controls feel more responsive and action faster compared to the original.
The game supports local and online multiplayer, enhancing the cooperative experience.
The music is praised for its quality, featuring great drums and enjoyable tracks.

Levels and environments feel uninspired and generic, lacking the charm of the original.
The game is criticized for being too similar to Golden Axe, feeling more like an expansion than a true sequel.
Technical issues with emulation and glitches in the launcher detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The gameplay remains largely unchanged as a 2.5D beat-em-up, requiring players to navigate vertically to avoid direct confrontations with enemies. While there are slight improvements, the overall flow is still considered inferior to titles like Streets of Rage.
- “Gameplay was slightly improved.”
- “The core gameplay pretty much had no changes; it's still a 2.5D beat-em-up where moving directly toward enemies is likely to get your butt kicked, so you have to use your ability to move up and down the battlefield.”
- “The gameplay still does not flow as well as Streets of Rage.”
- “The core gameplay pretty much had no changes; it's still a 2.5D beat-em-up where moving directly toward enemies is likely to get your butt kicked, so you have to use your ability to move up and down the battlefield.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is described as typical for video games, featuring shorter loops and a lack of adventurousness. However, it is praised for its quality, particularly the impressive drum work, which keeps the music engaging throughout.
- “Good thing it's awesome music with great drums.”
- “I mean, it's good that it doesn't make the music stop.”
- “The music is not adventurous; it feels fairly typical for a video game, with shorter loops and all.”
- “The music is not adventurous; it feels fairly typical for a video game, with shorter loops and all.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story revolves around the theft of the Golden Axe, presenting a familiar premise that feels repetitive to some players. The narrative lacks depth, often described as a simple mission-driven plot.
- “The plot of this game is that somebody stole the Golden Axe once again!”
- “The story feels like a repetitive mission pack rather than a unique narrative.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The graphics have undergone a significant transformation, shifting from a Conan-like aesthetic to a darker fantasy style that aligns better with themes of necromancy. While the overall graphical quality has improved and the levels have been redesigned, the changes are primarily stylistic rather than groundbreaking.
- “The graphics have been improved, and the levels are different, which adds to the overall experience.”
- “The graphical style has been changed from more Conan-like to darker fantasies, something more fitting to necromancers and such.”
- “The graphics have been improved and the levels are different, but that is about it.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the simple launcher experiences a number of glitches, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall user experience.
- “However, the simple launcher has its fair share of glitches as well.”