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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
Golden Axe	Sega	1989	[169]* [142]* [36]* [30]* [70]* [83]* [103]* [49]* [62]* [33]* [73]* [64]* [63]* [1]Included in Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection (Steam version) [52]Aunque algo lento en comparación de otros juegos del género, su sencillez de manejo y elementos como los dichosos duendes ladrones o los niveles de magia (estrategia uso continuo frente a reserva para obtener grandes poderes) hacen de él un gran juego. 7 de 10 [37]* [37]* [27]Also included in Mega Games 6 (aka m6 or Mega Games 6 Vol. 1), released in Europe in 1995 and published by Sega, rated ELSPA-3, that included [game=#10455]World Cup Italia '90[/game], [game=#10298]Super Hang-On[/game], [game=#9667]Columns[/game], [game=#10281]Streets of Rage[/game], [game=#10161]The Revenge of Shinobi[/game] and [game=#9832]Golden Axe[/game]. Also included in Mega Games 2, released in Europe in 1993 and published by Sega, that included [game=#10281]Streets of Rage[/game], [game=#10161]The Revenge of Shinobi[/game] and [game=#9832]Golden Axe[/game]. Also included in Sega Top Ten, released in Brazil and published by Tec Toy, that included [game=#10455]World Cup Soccer[/game], [game=#10298]Super Hang-On[/game], [game=#9667]Shapes and Columns[/game], [game=#10281]Streets of Rage[/game], [game=#9832]Golden Axe[/game], [game=#20418]Sonic the Hedgehog[/game], [game=#10203]Shadow Dancer[/game], [game=#9802]Flicky[/game], [game=#10306]Super Monaco GP[/game] and [game=#9628]California Games[/game].Enjoyable hack 'n slay game and overall a good arcade port. A bit short and lots of palette swapped enemies but the levels vary a lot and the gameplay is solid. Graphics are pretty well done as is the music (though not as good as the music in the Amiga version).Three mighty heroes have a score to settle with the evil Death Adder in this classic action game. As a powerful fighter, a female amazon, or a mighty dwarf, you'll fight through Adder's henchman with weapon and magic attacks or ride the fearsome, fire-breathing beasts to your advantage.**The Genesis version is considered by many to be the second-best port to own (next to the Amiga) but is more common overall. In fact many people would refer to Golden Axe as a Genesis game rather than an arcade title; this is an indicator of its massive popularity being perhaps greater than that of even the arcade original. As a special treat for home users who think they already know the arcade game inside and out, the game continues for 2 more levels after you think you've beaten the last boss. These two levels (and the boss they end with) are exclusive to the Genesis port. Also it has the now-familiar 'Duel' mode that has appeared in all other ports and sequels in some form or other. When this title came out in 1989 to accompany the new console (alongside Altered Beast and SEGA's reprogrammed version of Capcom's Ghouls and Ghosts), gamers were rubbing their eyes in disbelief: here was a machine that was bringing their favourite arcade titles home. Gamers had always been forced to accept that the arcade would always give them the hottest gaming experience while consoles got cut-down ports, but the Genesis proved them wrong. Not only were their favourite games recreated almost perfectly, they had SEGA's legacy of additional game modes, options, and difficulty levels to look forward to. Ever since, gamers have expected consoles not to be just better than the previous consoles, but to recreate arcade-perfect visuals (or in some cases Windows PC-perfect visuals). The days of arcade superiority were gone for good. And now we see arcades dropping in popularity and closing down, while there is an Xbox or similar console taking pride of place in most homes. [b]Trivia:[/b] (from MobyGames) 'The game is banned in Germany for violence (ban issued on 30.05.92). The game 'Golden Axe: The Duel' is not affected.' --I have looked into this, and it appears all ports may have been affected, but certainly the Genesis, Arcade, and Amiga ports. [b]Even More Trivia[/b] from Mame.dk Golden Axe page 'The kanji [Japanese character] on the title screen actually reads 'Senpu', meaning 'Fighting Axe'. This is an example of 'gikun', where Japanese artists use the phonetic value of a character to determine the game's name, and not the meaning of the character itself.' [Garrett]
Sword of Sodan	Electronic Arts;Sega (Innerprise)	1990	Revenge is best written in BLOOD! Featuring 7 challenging levels of terror and mayhem. Bloodthirsty foes - fire-breathing zombies, warriors with spikes, swarms of demon insects, armored militia. Digitized sound effects - hear the screams of your fallen foes. Collect magic potions and learn their spells. Dual role-playing - battle Zoras' minions as hero or heroine. Three-level background and graphics for 3D action!* [73]* [22]* [64]* [63]* [52]* [37]
Rastan Saga II	Taito (Opera House)	1990	Rastan Saga II delivers heart-stopping, action-packed thrills from start to finish the kid of adrenable rush that video game players thrive on! And now game players can experience those thrills on the Sega Genesis system. Rastan, one of the hottest video game titles to ever grace an arcade, is back with an all-new action-packed thriller, Rastan Saga II. Rastan Saga II begins with our young warrior hero, Rastan, rising up to help his people recapture "The Stone of the Wise" now held by a hoard of demonic creaetures. Legend has it that whoever takes the stone up to the top of "The Skyscraper" a towering template will be awarded the power to rule over the earth. The demons must be stopped. Only Rastan, with his trusty sword, can clear the demon-fraught skyscraper and save the earth.* [63]* [52]*** [37]
Stormlord	Sega (RazorSoft)	1991	Other version of this feature nude faeries. There is an Urban Legend that Sega only found out about the nude faeries in the Genesis after it was released, and recalled all copies, and forced RazorSoft to make a version where the faeries covered themselves. But Kevin Seghetti says the faeries were covered voluntarily for the Genesis version before any cartridges were manufactured. [Zerothis]
Blades of Vengeance	Electronic Arts (Beam Software)	1993	The evil Dark Lady has unleashed an onslaught of barbarians and beasts upon the land, and it's your duty to come face-to-face with all that she can throw at you in an attempt to protect your homeland. In BLADES OF VENGEANCE, you can choose your gladiator from three different classes: Huntress, Warrior, or Sorcerer. Each character has its own special powers and abilities, so you'll have to decide which one best fits your fighting style, and then get ready for the fight of your life! Along with your standard weapons, battle-axe, rapier, mace, crossbow, and fireball, you can also make yourself invincible with special armor and weapons that are strewn about each of the eight levels. If you've got the strength and courage to defeat all eight of the bosses, then you'll have a shot at the Dark Lady, are you ready?**** 7 amulet, 6 potion and 11 spell types to use. * Superb arcade graphics, fell and colours. * Three great characters to choose from. * Seven amazing levels with gruesome and guardians.* [29]* [27]* [26]* [20]*"Softpedia guarantees that Blades of Vengeance 1.0 is 100% FREE" But I can find no other information about the copyright status of this game. They provide a PC installer package that includes the Blades of Vengeance ROM, Fusion 3.51 (a Megadrive/CD/32X/SMS/GG emulator), shortcut icons, and start menu items. Softpedia's source seems to be a 3rd site and all indications are that this site is blatantly involved in piracy as no definitive statements by any authorities are referenced. For a guaranteed 100% legal option to play this game on your PC, use [url=http://consoleclassix.com]Console Classix[/url] [Zerothis]*As below, it's Rastan with sweet graphics. Still doesn't hold a candle to Golden Axe though, and neither did Rastan. Cool name though. The girl in red is EVIDENTLY a full ripoff of Golden Axe's Tyris Flare. [Garrett] Beam Software's stab at a Rastan clone has you playing your pick of three fighters (valkyrie, barbarian, wizard) as you side-scroll your way through hordes of enemies on a mystic quest for the usual bearded deity. A fantasy-themed platformer that rises above the crowd due to its excellent graphics and sound. It's too bad that the gameplay is only passable at best. Think of it as a 2D Golden Axe, and you'll begin to get the picture. [from Genesis Project]
Golden Axe III	Sega (Team Shinobi)	1993	[media=youtube]Jf5S5K8wPdU[/media]* [100]Japanese version [73] [29]The once-peaceful kingdom so familiar to fans of the original Golden Axe is under threat once again. The Prince of Darkness has stolen the invaluable Golden Axe, taken over the kingdom and rendered its warriors harmless with an evil curse. One warrior breaks free from the curse and must defeat the prince and regain the Golden Axe to save the kingdom. In this one- or two-player action game, play as a giant, a panther or a sword-wielding human and fight your way to victory once again.**Considered the ugly duckling of the Golden Axe series by many, this game really remains faithful to the saga. [Garrett]
WeaponLord	Namco (Visual Concepts)	1995	[media=youtube]https://youtu.be/DZ29JLMeO9w[/media]* [32]* [27]* [26]* [20]

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