Sega Game Gear · RPG
Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Aspect |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Golden Axe |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991, Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe is a role-playing game developed by Aspect and published by SEGA.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Crystal Warriors and Mappy. Among the 8 Game Gear RPGs in our database, it ranks #4 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). Aspect also made Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic Chaos and Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble for the Game Gear.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Energy Bar | 02C-0BF-F72 |
|---|---|
| Start With 2 Energy Bars | 04C-0BF-F72 |
| 31 Vases On Pick-Up (Maximum) | 3E7-23B-80E |
| Hotels, Weapons, Etc. Cost Nothing | 3A4-C1D-2A2 |
Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe walkthroughs & guides
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Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe FAQ
When did Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe come out on the Game Gear?
Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991.
Who made Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe?
It was developed by Aspect and published by SEGA.
Is Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe multiplayer?
No. Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe is a single-player game.
How long does Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe take to play?
As a role-playing game, Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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