Golden Axe III Classic Co-op
Commodore 64 · Beat 'em Up
Golden Axe
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Sega |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Golden Axe |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Sega and published by Virgin Interactive, Golden Axe arrived on the Commodore 64 as a beat 'em up.
Among the 33 C64 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Golden Axe series. The series also appears on other systems with Golden Axe (Genesis) and Golden Axe III (Genesis). Sega also made Altered Beast, Zaxxon and Shinobi for the C64.
Golden Axe supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Golden Axe is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Golden Axe walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Golden Axe.
If you like Golden Axe, the Matrix also picks…
Altered Beast Co-op
Golden Axe II Co-op
Last Battle Deep cut
Double Dragon Classic Co-op
Final Fight Classic Co-op
Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Golden Axe FAQ
Who made Golden Axe?
It was developed by Sega and published by Virgin Interactive.
Is Golden Axe multiplayer?
Yes. Golden Axe supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Golden Axe take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Golden Axe typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Golden Axe on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.