Any true console gamer would have played Golden Axe at least once in his or her life. It’s a simple story, really. Basically a barbarian-themed kill-all-monsters game, Golden Axe can arguably be considered the granddaddy of all SEGA and beat-em-up games. Most people do not recognize its significance because the graphics are laughable and players only have three possible actions, jump, magic, or attack. But Golden Axe introduced a lot of gaming classics which are still applied today. For example, the basic three attacks were eventually upgraded to four (e.g. think of Street Fighter and Tekken). Before Golden Axe, most people were still dealing with rudimentary controls on a mostly one-dimensional surface. The choice was either left or right or fire or not. Golden Axe paved the way for 2D art and some sort of variety in gameplay. Secondly, after each round, players would have the chance to attack gnomes who would drop magical pots after being hit. The number of pots determined how many magic spells the character could do (the more pots, the higher the magic). This form of "leveling up" (as it were) diversified into the different types of healing or in-between stages. A great example would be Sonic the Hedgehog, where players had the chance to collect additional rings after a few stages. Golden Axe was so popular that it extended to three installments. By which time, other similar games were popping up. Still, many game designers acknowledge the roots of their designs in the Golden Axe.
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David VennHello! I’m David Venn, a sales manager for a textile company here in San Francisco. I devote my free time to a number of hobbies: fabric dyeing, watching TV shows, gaming with friends, and watching games of the Golden State Warriors and the Oakland Raiders. I’m also serious about taking care of my best buddy, my Labrador retriever, Samuel. ArchivesNo Archives Categories |