- Publisher: Sega
- Release Date: Jul 11, 2007
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC, PlayStation 3
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Official Xbox MagazineIt's enjoyable enough for a few go-rounds, especially in co-op mode, and that makes it one of the more endearing retro ports to hit Live Arcade. [Oct 2007, p.78]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 15
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Mixed: 6 out of 15
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Negative: 0 out of 15
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Sep 3, 2023Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!!
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Jul 12, 2023An excellently adapted version of the arcade classic. Fun, although the best part is the co-op.
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Aug 17, 2021An amazing classic available on XBLA? Sign me up! Brought back great childhood memories playing this.