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TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Platformer
The Legendary Axe
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Marvelous Interactive |
| Publisher | NEC |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Marvelous Interactive and published by NEC, The Legendary Axe arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989 as a platformer.
It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1989 include Vigilante, Volfied and Dungeon Explorer. Among the 20 TurboGrafx-16 platformers in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
The Legendary Axe is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Legendary Axe is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
The Legendary Axe cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Invincibility | 1f00ac:14 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 1f0009:03 |
| Infinite Energy | 1f0093:10 |
| Infinite Credits | 1f11f4:09 |
| Have Max Wing Upgrades | 1f048f:02 |
| Have Max Power Supply Upgrades | 1f0497:04 |
The Legendary Axe walkthroughs & guides
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The Legendary Axe FAQ
When did The Legendary Axe come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
The Legendary Axe was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989.
Who made The Legendary Axe?
It was developed by Marvelous Interactive and published by NEC.
Is The Legendary Axe multiplayer?
No. The Legendary Axe is a single-player game.
How long does The Legendary Axe take to play?
As a platformer, The Legendary Axe typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Legendary 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.