Golden Axe II Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Beat 'em Up / Action

Golden Axe II

Co-op

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreBeat 'em Up, Action
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesGolden Axe
ESRBE10+
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Golden Axe II is a beat 'em up developed by SEGA. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.

Among the 34 Genesis beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

It is part of the Golden Axe series; on the Genesis you can also try Golden Axe and Golden Axe III. The series also appears on other systems with Golden Axe Warrior (Master System) and Golden Axe (C64). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.

Golden Axe II 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing Golden Axe II 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 II gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Golden Axe II cheats & codes

102 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives (Use On A Real PAR)FF0880:0002
Always Keep Five Bombs (Use On A Real PAR)FF0882:0005
Infinite Energy P1FF0883:03
Infinite Lives (Player 1)FF0880:03
Infinite Lives (Player 2)FF0924:03
Infinite Health (Player 1)FF083E:05

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Golden Axe II walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Golden Axe II FAQ

Who made Golden Axe II?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Golden Axe II multiplayer?

Yes. Golden Axe II supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Golden Axe II take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Golden Axe II 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 II 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.

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