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Title: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 03, 2015, 11:37:04 pm
GOLDEN AXE

Post anything you want (pics, memories, opinions, game collection) about Golden Axe here.

(https://i.ibb.co/bB1kGRL/Golden-Axe-Pics.png)

GOLDEN AXE games
(not counting ports and collection bundles)
and games with playable Golden Axe characters :

1989 - Golden Axe
1991 - Golden Axe II
1991 - Golden Axe Warrior
1991 - Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe

1992 - Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder
1993 - Golden Axe III
1994 - Golden Axe: The Duel
1999 - Dynamite Deka (Tyris Flare & Ax Battler as playable chars)
2003 - Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5 : Golden Axe (Remake)

2008 - Golden Axe: Beast Rider
2008 - Sega Superstars Tennis (Gilius as playable chars)
2012 - Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (Gilius as playable chars)
2012 - Kingdom Conquest II (Gilius as playable chars)

2018 - Sega Heroes (Tyris Flare, Ax Battler, Gilius, and Death Adder as playable chars)
2018 - Sega Slots (Golden Axe Theme)
2020 - Golden Axed (a Cancelled Prototype)
2023 - 404 Game RE:SET (Golden Axe as playable character)

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So sad to know that there are no plans for 3D Golden Axe for 3DS.
It was one of my favorite classic hack and slash game.  :(

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Okunari:
See, we really wanted a side-scroller in the [Sega 3D Classics] line-up.
We had Golden Axe as one of our candidates and were told that it would be extremely difficult to get it to work in 3D because,
in addition to the backgrounds being tricky to covert to 3D, the game moved in a gummy way―so that was a no-go.

Source : http://automaton.am/articles/news-bits/m2-int1/ (http://automaton.am/articles/news-bits/m2-int1/)
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe
Post by: Jumbomax on May 06, 2015, 12:21:30 pm
Aww, what a shame. I was hoping for 3D Golden Axe. :(
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe
Post by: Berto on May 07, 2015, 02:41:12 am
Aww, what a shame. I was hoping for 3D Golden Axe. :(

Yeah, sad news indeed. This is down to the fact that it―and most games from the pixel art generation, actually―used visual tricks to achieve a sense of depth. If they tried to convert that as-is to 3D then it would destroy the illusion.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe
Post by: George on May 07, 2015, 02:43:12 am
Tho they said they wouldn't do SOR 2 for the same reason and they just announced that. You never know.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe
Post by: Berto on May 07, 2015, 03:28:52 am
Tho they said they wouldn't do SOR 2 for the same reason and they just announced that. You never know.

Not quite same reason I think, SOR2's problem if I remember correctly is more into any paths that go up or down the screen (vertical and horizontal problem), but for Golden Axe, there are stages that had different height, for the example : at the middle of stage 1 (before facing the boss), at the beginning of stage 2, and the bridge at stage 3.

(http://www.arcade-museum.com/images/118/1181242120102.png)

But yeah, I understand your points, they could surprise us later, just like 3D SOR2. We may never know.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe
Post by: crackdude on May 11, 2015, 11:26:18 am
(http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/goldenaxe/goldenaxe-ps2.jpg)
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe
Post by: Berto on May 11, 2015, 08:03:34 pm
Haha, yeah, I played it too back then on PS2.
What I meant is 3D Golden Axe as 3D Classic Series.
Given their problem, porting the PS2 version to 3DS is a lot more easier than making 3D version of the classic's sprites.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: pirovash88 on May 11, 2015, 09:21:18 pm
(http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/goldenaxe/goldenaxe-ps2.jpg)

That looks awesome, the hell is that?
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: Berto on May 11, 2015, 11:37:50 pm
That looks awesome, the hell is that?

It's one of PS2's SEGA AGES 2500 series Line-up.
Exclusive for Japan only though.

(http://img.gamefaqs.net/box/0/0/3/55003_front.jpg)
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: crackdude on May 12, 2015, 04:23:55 am
Exclusive for Japan only though.
Lies!
Some were released in PAL and US. Golden Axe is one of them :D

(http://www.coverportal.com/PS2/Grafikps2/sega_classics_collection_a.jpg)
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: TruthEnigma on May 12, 2015, 04:53:41 am
I just bought that a few days ago for PS2. Haven't played it yet, but methinks I will be this evening.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: crackdude on May 12, 2015, 10:09:39 am
I just bought that a few days ago for PS2. Haven't played it yet, but methinks I will be this evening.
Some claim the Golden Axe remake plays like shit. Then again, so did the original.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe
Post by: Jumbomax on May 12, 2015, 01:22:32 pm
(http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/goldenaxe/goldenaxe-ps2.jpg)

This is really a thing and I didn't even know about it?!
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: pirovash88 on May 12, 2015, 04:41:23 pm
It's one of PS2's SEGA AGES 2500 series Line-up.
Exclusive for Japan only though.

(http://img.gamefaqs.net/box/0/0/3/55003_front.jpg)

That's bad ass. I have a Japanese backwards compatible PS3, so i think i'm gonna look that up on EBay.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: Berto on May 12, 2015, 07:48:05 pm
Lies!
Some were released in PAL and US. Golden Axe is one of them :D

It doesn't had the word "2500", that number is exclusive for Japan only  ;-D
Btw, some of you probably knows already, there are Tyris & Ax too in Die Hard Arcade / Dynamite Deka.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/232394281149530116/1026347903821828147/diehard-arcade.jpg)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/232394281149530116/1026347904090259496/diehardarcade.jpg)

Pic from http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/die-hard-arcade/ (http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/die-hard-arcade/)
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: Jumbomax on May 13, 2015, 11:59:42 am
It doesn't had the word "2500", that number is exclusive for Japan only  ;-D
Btw, some of you probably knows already, there are Tyris & Ax too in Die Hard Arcade / Dynamite Deka.

(http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/dynamitedeka/diehard-5a.jpg)

(http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/dynamitedeka/diehard-6a.jpg)

Pic from http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/dynamitedeka/dynamitedeka.htm (http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/dynamitedeka/dynamitedeka.htm)

Whoa seriously?! I've been wanting to buy that game for sometime now and I didn't even know they were on it! :))
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: MadeManG74 on May 13, 2015, 12:04:37 pm
PS2 Dynamite Deka only I imagine?
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: SuperSonicEX on May 13, 2015, 04:33:57 pm
PS2 Dynamite Deka only I imagine?

Yep...personally I really enjoy the fact that Segata Sanshiro is in the game too.

If you have access to Japanese PSN, you can get it there since it's a PS2 classic release.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: George on May 13, 2015, 09:18:00 pm
I always got mad that the Phantasy Star 1/2 SEGA Ages remake never made it here:
(http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/segaages/phantasystar2-2.jpg)
(http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/segaages/phantasystar2ps2-2.jpg)
(http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/segaages/phantasystar2ps2-3.jpg)

hardcoregaming101 had a good comparison:
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/segaages/segaages5.htm
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: MadeManG74 on May 14, 2015, 09:22:36 am
Yep...personally I really enjoy the fact that Segata Sanshiro is in the game too.

WHAT
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: SuperSonicEX on May 14, 2015, 11:13:36 am
WHAT


Yep, in Deadline mode (my own video!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUL9V9hSRs0
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: Jumbomax on May 14, 2015, 05:46:25 pm

Yep, in Deadline mode (my own video!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUL9V9hSRs0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUL9V9hSRs0)

Seriously?! That's awesome!
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: Barry the Nomad on May 14, 2015, 06:11:28 pm
New 3D Classics themes hit the North American 3DS today!

http://segabits.com/blog/2015/05/14/sega-3d-classics-space-harrier-and-fantasy-zone-themes-now-on-north-american-nintendo-eshop/
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: Berto on May 14, 2015, 07:44:09 pm
New 3D Classics themes hit the North American 3DS today!

http://segabits.com/blog/2015/05/14/sega-3d-classics-space-harrier-and-fantasy-zone-themes-now-on-north-american-nintendo-eshop/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2015/05/14/sega-3d-classics-space-harrier-and-fantasy-zone-themes-now-on-north-american-nintendo-eshop/)

Never though it made stateside.
Already had it months ago (along with other SEGA's theme, around 15 of them) in my Japanese 3DS.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: SuperSonicEX on May 14, 2015, 08:01:42 pm
at least it's something, I'm hoping more are released.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: Barry the Nomad on May 14, 2015, 08:07:54 pm
From what I've heard, some themes will require localization due to region specific stuff (namely the console versions). Personally, I think there is enough of an audience who will gladly take Japanese Saturn even if they live in the US or UK. My guess is the Fantasy Zone and Space Harrier themes were easy to bring over and had the most name recognition of the themes - perhaps they based it on game sales? Anyway, hoping we get more of them. I already have them downloaded and on my randomizer with the Sonic theme.
Title: Re: There will be no 3D Golden Axe on SEGA's 3DS 3D Classic Series
Post by: Berto on March 24, 2019, 07:56:35 pm
Hopefully there'll be Sega Ages version.

(https://s16.directupload.net/images/190325/tqyxyimv.jpg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 09, 2020, 10:13:15 pm
(https://i.ibb.co/VNpXrWD/Golden-Axe-Comic-by-ESPI.jpg)Ax Battler and Red Dragon Set by Storm Collectibles

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIDukLtWoAAdO8N?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EbHtcvbUwAQE2KA?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EImyuQpUUAEeH8A?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIISgZcXYAAN5rE?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 01, 2020, 10:36:18 am
The second release in the Golden Axe line is now available from Storm Collectibles.
After Ax Battler and Red Dragon Set, here comes the Skeletons 2-Pack.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FMShmlpXwAQFMus?format=jpg&name=small)(https://i.ibb.co/0MsRm00/Golden-Axe-Skeleton.jpg)

Article : https://news.toyark.com/2020/08/26/golden-axe-skeletons-2-pack-by-storm-collectibles-toyark-photo-shoot-400215 (https://news.toyark.com/2020/08/26/golden-axe-skeletons-2-pack-by-storm-collectibles-toyark-photo-shoot-400215)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 03, 2020, 08:21:32 pm
Gilius Thunderhead (Golden Axe) Figure by Geek Life

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESOt0LIUEAEhH3o?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrNUIklUcAAXQUt?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrNUIkiUcAA9rS8?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrNUIkjUcAIilry?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrNUIkmU4AA4t6j?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjRsjnRVsAAkQhh?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dy9cHbDUwAIHX_Z?format=jpg&name=small)

Sources :
https://twitter.com/yamakichiya/status/1235022027594948608
https://twitter.com/GEEKLIFEJP/status/1059282854046121984
https://twitter.com/GEEKLIFEJP/status/1023562384328155136
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 03, 2020, 08:43:22 pm
Final Games in Astro City Mini Lineup Announced
There are two GA games : Golden Axe & Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (never get home releases before this)

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SoulfulTalkativeKodiakbear-size_restricted.gif)

http://segabits.com/blog/2020/09/03/final-games-in-astro-city-mini-lineup-announced-arcade-stick-revealed/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2020/09/03/final-games-in-astro-city-mini-lineup-announced-arcade-stick-revealed/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 06, 2020, 11:53:02 pm
Back then a North American version of Golden Axe III was released only for Sega Channel.
What is Sega Channel? Let’s explore Sega Channel on this episode of SEGA Talk!

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/WholeAmpleAlaskankleekai-size_restricted.gif)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/2c7fa0a7934bd503d6721578d5c604cb/tumblr_oy15nlSfzw1qbr8zoo4_500.gifv)

Link : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/09/05/sega-talk-podcast-52-sega-channel-1994/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 22, 2020, 08:09:14 pm
Segabits Retrospective : Golden Axe

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/1779508cf34df698b406baa95bca1713/tumblr_p5kgng4UQ61v4u49oo1_400.gifv)

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2011/05/28/sega-sequel-saturdays-golden-axe/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2011/05/28/sega-sequel-saturdays-golden-axe/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 22, 2020, 08:16:15 pm
Arcade1up’s Golden Axe cabinet up to order featuring Golden Axe, GA The Revenge of Death Adder, Shinobi, Altered Beast, and Wrestle War

(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ENodXucWsAAf5Zd.jpg)

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/09/18/arcade1ups-golden-axe-cabinet-up-to-order-featuring-golden-axe-the-revenge-of-death-adder-shinobi-altered-beast-and-wrestle-war/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 01, 2020, 11:18:14 pm
Trivia : In the early-1990s Golden Axe II sequel comic serialized in Sonic the Comic,
Tyris Flare is the leader of the trio (depicted on the issue #5 cover).

(https://i.ibb.co/cv2WMLJ/Tyris-Flare-3-D.jpg)

Link : http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=4370.0
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: ChopChop on October 02, 2020, 02:54:33 am
That was an awesome game. I first played the PC version but the magic was still there. I wish we got a remake or wait, remaster. I would be afraid they would change too much attempting to recreate the game. Although I wonder, would it still hold gamers' attention if the graphics was remastered but the gameplay left untouched? That was the gist, the joy. But times have changed significantly, and people, in general, prefer easier solutions.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 06, 2020, 10:06:12 pm
That was an awesome game. I first played the PC version but the magic was still there. I wish we got a remake or wait, remaster. I would be afraid they would change too much attempting to recreate the game. Although I wonder, would it still hold gamers' attention if the graphics was remastered but the gameplay left untouched? That was the gist, the joy. But times have changed significantly, and people, in general, prefer easier solutions.

Actually my first Golden Axe was PC version (DOS) too. Played it on my IBM PC XT.  ;-D
The graphic was using CGA at the time, but it's still more impressive among other DOS games that I had.

(https://i.ibb.co/0yjRg59/Golden-Axe-for-PC.jpg)

Ben Fiquet (Wonder Boy Dragon's Trap and Streets of Rage 4 lead artist) few months ago posted a Golden Axe artwork in his website (http://www.benfiquet.com/golden-axe-tyris-flare/).
A tease or may be still just an interest for Golden Axe remake? Either way I'm in.  :)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 09:32:47 pm
Golden Axe Sequels Retrospective

(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Segabits-Golden-Axe-Current1.jpg)

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Even if you see Beast Rider as a misstep for the franchise, there’s no question that Golden Axe holds a special place in quite a few gamers’ hearts.
With the proper execution, I have no doubt that SEGA could bring back the Golden Axe franchise in a big way.
If SEGA could develop a Golden Axe title similar to the Arcade and Genesis games, I’m positive it would do pretty well.
Many people like the Golden Axe games for the the co-op aspect, so bringing this back would be essential.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2011/05/28/sega-sequel-saturdays-golden-axe/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 12, 2020, 09:33:58 pm
SEGA's 60th Anniversary Celebration
Save 91% on SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics BUNDLE on Steam
Over 50 classic games in one great bundle including Golden Axe 1,2,3.
Offer ends 20 October 2020

(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Segabits-Golden-Axe-Retro.jpg)

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/13945/SEGA_Mega_Drive_and_Genesis_Classics/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 13, 2020, 07:33:36 pm
Golden Axe: The Duel composer, Kazuhiko Nagai, shares Ghostbusters and Rambo III Music Demo Tracks.
The tracks are labeled as rough sketches and “maybe rejected”, with Nagai providing his best guess at times for what the intention of the track was.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/578b15901543425c6a33fd19409987f8/tumblr_p8jq9wGkZm1x5ft3ho1_400.gifv)

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/10/13/former-sega-sound-designer-kazuhiko-nagai-shares-ghostbusters-and-rambo-iii-music-demo-tracks/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Superglue on October 13, 2020, 08:14:15 pm
I have played Golden Axe before, but based on the photos, this new version is giving me Dragon Age vibes for some reason. It also looks a bit like Conan Exiles. I guess there have been a lot of third person medieval games and not so many third person games in other genres besides GTA clones. I wish CyberPunk 2077 was third person because of how you create your own character. I mean, what's the point of creating a character if you never get to see them?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 13, 2020, 09:25:39 pm
I have played Golden Axe before, but based on the photos, this new version is giving me Dragon Age vibes for some reason. It also looks a bit like Conan Exiles. I guess there have been a lot of third person medieval games and not so many third person games in other genres besides GTA clones. I wish CyberPunk 2077 was third person because of how you create your own character. I mean, what's the point of creating a character if you never get to see them?

You meant GA Beast Rider, right? Gameplay-wise basically they're the same : hack and slash.
Medieval games are usually only using limited weapons (sword, axe), unlike modern setting which could use various guns.
Also the graphic : they are all look browny. Almost all is brown (clothes, lands, rocks, trees, mountains, buildings).
If there is another sequel of Golden Axe later, I would prefer if graphically they're as colorful as Dragon's Crown :

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/c758c438020daaa60dd858e0e15045cf/tenor.gif?itemid=16561216)


I wish CyberPunk 2077 was third person because of how you create your own character. I mean, what's the point of creating a character if you never get to see them?

Because people love to customize their character (like on PSO2).
But, yeah, they're really unnecessary  third person game.  ;-D
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 14, 2020, 07:50:43 pm
SEGA Australia’s pre-alpha prototype pitch for Golden Axe remake

(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/segaaussie.jpg)

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Seems that the studio pitched for a series of remakes, most notably ‘Golden Axe’ and all to be in a new label called ‘SEGA Reborn’.
That’s not all though, the company thought that all these classics should take place in the same universe.
Yes, we are talking about Marvel movie treatment with retro games.
That would mean that a game like Out Run takes place hundreds of years after Golden Axe.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2013/08/27/sega-australias-crazy-pitch-for-remaking-sega-classics/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 14, 2020, 07:52:46 pm
Four Free Mini Games including Golden Axed (a Cancelled Prototype from SEGA Australia)
coming to PC for a limited time


(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/GoldenAxeSEGAReborn-600x337.png)

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While SEGA of Japan kicked off the SEGA 60th anniversary celebrations earlier this year, SEGA West has officially started celebrations today with a 60 day long GO SEGA event and a dedicated website, SEGA60th.com.
During the next 60 days, there will be let’s plays, competitions, employee interviews and content covering the company’s history.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/10/14/sega-west-celebrates-60-years-with-limited-mini-games-and-60-days-of-content/

Armor of Heroes (a Retro Take on Company of Heroes) : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368440/Armor_of_Heroes/
Golden Axed (a Cancelled Prototype) : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368460/Golden_Axed_A_Cancelled_Prototype/
Endless Zone (a Homage to Fantasy Zone) : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368450/Endless_Zone/
Streets of Kamurocho (a Mashup of Streets of Rage 2 and Yakuza) : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368430/Streets_Of_Kamurocho/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 14, 2020, 10:29:45 pm
Golden Axed (a Cancelled Prototype) Announce Trailer :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIag_n0G0Bo
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 15, 2020, 07:47:27 pm
SMS Golden Axe Tyris Flare Edition Project
Hack of Golden Axe for Sega Master System


(https://i.postimg.cc/8CpLGPrv/Golden-Axe-SMS-Tyris-Flare.jpg)

(https://www.smspower.org/forums/files/sms_golden_axe_tyris_flare_005_208.png)

(https://www.smspower.org/forums/files/sms_golden_axe_tyris_flare_004_787.png)

(https://www.smspower.org/forums/files/sms_golden_axe_tyris_flare_009_511.png)

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This is a ROM hack that replaces Ax Battler (Tarik), with Tyris Flare, for the Sega Master System version of Golden Axe.
This hack also replaces pretty much every graphic in the game, as well.
It's currently in a WIP state, but there isn't much left to do.

Link : https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack (https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 16, 2020, 03:09:01 am
Sega "didn't mean to dredge up painful memories" by releasing Golden Axed game made during crunch
Steam listing edited to remove "slur"

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"We certainly didn't mean to dredge up painful memories for Mr. Dawson and his former colleagues or appear disrespectful.
We've removed the line from the Steam copy that could have been taken as a slur on the development and would like to reassure everyone that it was intended as a comment on the build we had ported to PC, not the quality of the original work.
We're hoping lots of fans play the prototype and can appreciate the work he and his colleagues put into this developing this prototype."

Article : https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-15-sega-sorry-for-dredging-up-painful-memories-after-releasing-golden-axed-game-made-during-crunch
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2020, 09:58:27 am
Analogue Duo All-in-One NEC System Will Launch in 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8QeKPigxUk

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The Analogue Duo is described as an all-in-one NEC system, as it can use CD Roms, HuCards, Super CD Roms, and TurboChips to play PC Engine, SuperGrafx, and TurboGrafx-16 games. (It is region-free.)

Some of SEGA games on PC Engine, SuperGrafx, and TurboGrafx-16 :    After Burner II, Altered Beast, Columns, Fantasy Zone, Golden Axe, OutRun, Power Drift, Shinobi, Space Harrier, and Thunder Blade

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/analogue-duo-all-in-one-nec-system-will-launch-in-2021/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2020, 01:52:44 pm
Golden Axed is out now, you only have one day chance to keep the game to make it yours.

(https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1368460/ss_6973725bf76ce52292d2c830936845a71d499eff.600x338.jpg?t=1602752807)

Download the game here : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368460/Golden_Axed_A_Cancelled_Prototype/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2020, 11:40:44 pm
The Analogue Pocket Is Designed To Play Games From All Game Boy Systems
and Through Adapters It Could Play Game Gear Games
including Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe


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Essentially, the system is able to play 2,780+ Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games, and through adapters, other systems like Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx, and more.
The Analogue Pocket is also set to have a dock that will connect it to the TV via HDMI.
In TV mode, 8BitDo controllers can be connected via Bluetooth, as well as wired USB controllers.

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/the-analogue-pocket-is-designed-to-play-games-from-all-game-boy-systems/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 19, 2020, 09:29:54 pm
xfixium has managed to finish SMS Golden Axe Tyris Flare Edition ROM Hack's last stage.
The last thing would be handling the compressed images, and trying to fit them into the rom.
Expect to get a beta test ROM soon. :)

(https://www.smspower.org/forums/download.php?id=17595&sid=6f5c319892bcb1c011b7c11b4b8b8d16)

Source : https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 20, 2020, 07:29:27 pm
SEGA News Bits: SEGA 60th Anniversary Mini Games Reviewed

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On this SEGA News Bits, we share our thoughts on the newly released mini games as a part of SEGA’s 60th anniversary.
How do the games play, which is our favorite and what is all this drama around the Golden Axe game?

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/10/20/sega-news-bits-sega-60th-anniversary-mini-games-reviewed/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2020/10/20/sega-news-bits-sega-60th-anniversary-mini-games-reviewed/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 23, 2020, 04:25:13 am
xfixium has managed to finish SMS Golden Axe Tyris Flare Edition ROM Hack's last stage.
The last thing would be handling the compressed images, and trying to fit them into the rom.
Expect to get a beta test ROM soon. :)

(https://www.smspower.org/forums/download.php?id=17595&sid=6f5c319892bcb1c011b7c11b4b8b8d16)

All the stages has been done.  :-D
Now xfixium's currently touching up game objects.
Here's Lt. Bitter and Death Adder comparisons :

(https://www.smspower.org/forums/files/screen_40_422.png)

Source : https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 25, 2020, 08:46:02 pm
SEGA's 60th Anniversary Sale Celebration
For a limited time save up to 50% on some of Officially Licensed SEGA Products on SEGA SHOP UK
All of your favourite brands including : Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, Altered Beast, and Sonic The Hedgehog
Free delivery on all orders over £50

(https://i.ibb.co/3m41Zny/Official-SEGASHOP-sale.jpg)

Link : https://www.segashop.co.uk/collections/sale
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 01, 2020, 11:42:20 pm
Interview with Sanatana Mishra and Tim Dawson (“Golden Axed” developers)

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Digital Foundry’s John Linneman live streamed a play through of the title, while he chatted to the developers, Sanatana Mishra and Tim Dawson, about some of the “behind the scenes” things that went into it’s creation.
It’s rare that we get to hear about these sorts of things from the developers’ points of view, and this interview is packed with great information not just about the game itself, but some of the juicy tales of the games industry in general.

Article : https://www.retrorgb.com/golden-axed-developers-talk-to-digital-foundry.html
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 02, 2020, 06:53:28 pm
Trivia : Sega Scrapped A Golden Axe Remake With Odin Sphere-Style 2D Visuals

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"This was different with Golden Axe remake by Sega Australia.
I mean, I've seen the one you mean, but this one I'm talking about had graphics that looked like Odin Sphere.
The characters were of that quality, and the animation had that same kind of jaunty fluidity."

Article : https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/11/sega_scrapped_a_golden_axe_remake_with_odin_sphere-style_2d_visuals
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 10, 2020, 07:19:06 pm
All the stages has been done.  :-D
Now xfixium's currently touching up game objects.
Here's Lt. Bitter and Death Adder comparisons :

(https://www.smspower.org/forums/files/screen_40_422.png)

"Beta" release for testing will be available soon.
When this project's completed, the source code for the editor would be available via github as well as the project file for the Tyris Flare hack.

(https://www.smspower.org/forums/files/sms_golden_axe_tyris_flare_013_124.png)

Source : https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack (https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 10, 2020, 10:11:25 pm
Xbox Series X/S Launches Today
These Are 17 Sonic Games You Can Play Right Now
Including Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (Where Gilius is playable)

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The following games are all Sonic the Hedgehog (or Sonic-related) games that are currently playable on Xbox Series X or S as of Tuesday 10 November, 2020.
Microsoft and/or SEGA may add more titles to the Xbox Backwards Compatibility list in the future, and we’ll try to update this whenever that happens.

Article : https://www.sonicstadium.org/2020/11/xbox-series-x-s-launches-today-these-are-the-sonic-games-you-can-play-right-now/ (https://www.sonicstadium.org/2020/11/xbox-series-x-s-launches-today-these-are-the-sonic-games-you-can-play-right-now/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 27, 2020, 07:33:06 pm
Golden Axe Series Retrospective - SEGA 60th Anniversary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MknNihPoG4
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 11, 2020, 01:16:09 am
Bluefin has Teased Storm Collectibles' Death Adder Action Figure !!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eo5GcKbVgAA_MYN?format=jpg&name=small)(https://i.ibb.co/7V28fqw/Death-Adder-Figure.jpg)

Source : https://twitter.com/StormCollectUs/status/1337083728665821184 (https://twitter.com/StormCollectUs/status/1337083728665821184)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 14, 2020, 02:23:25 am
SMS Golden Axe Tyris Flare Edition Project
Hack of Golden Axe for Sega Master System


(https://i.postimg.cc/8CpLGPrv/Golden-Axe-SMS-Tyris-Flare.jpg)

(https://www.smspower.org/forums/files/sms_golden_axe_tyris_flare_005_208.png)

(https://www.smspower.org/forums/files/sms_golden_axe_tyris_flare_004_787.png)

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This is a ROM hack that replaces Ax Battler (Tarik), with Tyris Flare, for the Sega Master System version of Golden Axe.
This hack also replaces pretty much every graphic in the game, as well.
It's currently in a WIP state, but there isn't much left to do.

Link : https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHac (https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack)

DEMO ROM PATCH IS OUT NOW !!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PohtU3tdRYo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PohtU3tdRYo)

Download the demo patch here:
http://www.pyxosoft.com/projects/sms_golden_axe/golden_axe_tyris_test.bps (http://www.pyxosoft.com/projects/sms_golden_axe/golden_axe_tyris_test.bps)

How to Use BPS and IPS Patch Files :
https://www.smspower.org/Hacks/HowToUseBPSAndIPSPatchFiles (https://www.smspower.org/Hacks/HowToUseBPSAndIPSPatchFiles)

Golden Axe Editor (GitHub, needs to be updated however):
https://github.com/xfixium/SMSGoldenAxeEditor (https://github.com/xfixium/SMSGoldenAxeEditor)

Source : https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack (https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 16, 2020, 09:08:53 pm
Bluefin has Teased Storm Collectibles' Death Adder Action Figure !!!

(https://i.ibb.co/7V28fqw/Death-Adder-Figure.jpg)

Source : https://twitter.com/StormCollectUs/status/1337083728665821184 (https://twitter.com/StormCollectUs/status/1337083728665821184)

Storm Collectibles: Golden Axe Death Adder Promo Images and Pre-Order

(https://i.ibb.co/VmSrmX0/Storm-Collectibles-Golden-Axe-Death-Adder-Promo.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/Rg2KNZd/Storm-Collectibles-Golden-Axe-Death-Adder-Promo-3.jpg)

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DEATH ADDER is the main antagonist of the Golden Ax series, having multiple appearances throughout the games.
A fearsome descendent of the evil giants that survived the battle against the gods many years ago, the serpentine Death Adder seeks nothing more than to conquer the world and rule as emperor.

Article: http://thefwoosh.com/2020/12/storm-collectibles-golden-axe-death-adder-promo-images-and-pre-order/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 29, 2020, 03:38:52 am
Golden Axe III for NES - Russian Translation

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEAjVhuwRZg

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Golden Axe III, a pirate port of the Sega Genesis game of the same name.
Although the port is crooked, but it can be considered more or less complete, it has forks (only one) and bonuses with knocking out magic from dwarves.
In addition to the translation, the names of locations that were not in the port were added (cutscenes were shown without text).
The game is fully translated from Chinese into Russian, including the final credits.

Link : https://www.romhacking.net/translations/5839/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on February 17, 2021, 02:57:26 am
Golden Axe III (Genesis) - Color Hack

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All backgrounds are recolored, in some cases changes are quite heavy.
Just use this patch with any .ips patcher and rom file with CRC32: C7862EA3
Enjoy.

Link : http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/5736/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 21, 2021, 10:58:54 am
Y'know what I like about the Golden Axe lore that I believe most take for granted?
I liked that from all the medieval weapons they could of chosen, they chose an axe.

Think about it. They could of chosen a sword. Why? Because swords are popular and of elegant shape such as Excalibur (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur), Kusanagi-no-tsurugi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kusanagi_no_Tsurugi), Master Sword (https://zelda.gamepedia.com/Master_Sword), Heavenly Sword (https://heavenlysword.fandom.com/wiki/Heavenly_Sword_(Weapon)), Soul Edge (https://soulcalibur.fandom.com/wiki/Soul_Edge) and Soul Calibur (https://soulcalibur.fandom.com/wiki/Soul_Calibur) and every other legendary sword out there. But no, Sega chose a rather heavy, rather brutish weapon known to be used by burly types such as vikings, barbarians and executioners and made this particular axe to be golden and heavenly.

Makes me wish the Golden Axe series was more popular because as I mentioned in my list of examples there are many fantasy games where a legendary sword plays a big role but rarely are the less conventional medieval weapons play any such significance.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on February 21, 2021, 07:51:22 pm
I never thought of it before, but I believe you're right.
There was also game titled "Legendary Axe" but it's not well known as Golden Axe.

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 22, 2021, 06:00:08 am
I never thought of it before, but I believe you're right.
There was also game titled "Legendary Axe" but it's not well known as Golden Axe.
In The Legendary Axe there was a barbarian named Gogan who was out to rescue his girlfriend. While his axe "Sting" may not be golden, his girlfriends name was Flare... Perhaps an old flame of Tyris?

But yeah, perhaps a factor of why Golden Axe isn't so popular is because swords are more popular than axes. But a game with another legendary sword would be just as generic so I think it's still a bold and creative decision for the game to have a revered axe.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on February 22, 2021, 06:36:20 pm
Legendary Axe as title also sounded much cooler compared to Legendary Staff or Legendary Boomerang.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on February 22, 2021, 06:45:36 pm
Golden Axe Warrior - Spanish Translation Patch

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Complete translation of the game with some edited graphics to add characters from Spanish and some new graphics.
Release Date : 19 February 2021

Link : http://www.romhacking.net/translations/5965/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 23, 2021, 09:12:36 am
"Legendary Boomerang", I can imagine that to work as an australian aboriginal fantasy game.

>Golden Axe Warrior
One of my fan projects is a (sort of) remake of this game. I would like to talk about my Sega fan games but given I doubt I'll ever get round to making them I dunno how off-topic they will be.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 22, 2021, 10:22:30 pm
"Legendary Boomerang", I can imagine that to work as an australian aboriginal fantasy game.

>Golden Axe Warrior
One of my fan projects is a (sort of) remake of this game. I would like to talk about my Sega fan games but given I doubt I'll ever get round to making them I dunno how off-topic they will be.

If there is a remake of Golden Axe Warrior, be prepared to be compared to TLOZ: Link's Awakening a lot.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 22, 2021, 10:23:20 pm
Limited Run Games releasing an English package version of the SEGA Astro City Mini

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The Limited Run version of the SEGA Astro City Mini will only be limited to 3,500 units, which will probably make this version sought after in the collectors market compared to the regular Japanese version.
As far as I know, the SEGA Astro City Mini unit included inside the English packaging is exactly the same as the Japanese retail unit.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/03/22/limited-run-games-releasing-an-english-package-version-of-the-sega-astro-city-mini/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2021/03/22/limited-run-games-releasing-an-english-package-version-of-the-sega-astro-city-mini/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 30, 2021, 10:03:46 pm
PS3 and PSP Stores Shutting Down Permanently in July With Vita Following In August

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The PS3 and PSP stores will permanently close on July 2, 2021, while the Vita store will remain available until August 27, 2021.
That's according to The Gamer, which claims a "source familiar with the situation" revealed details about the closure.

Article : https://www.ibtimes.com/ps3-psp-stores-shutting-down-permanently-july-vita-following-august-3167152 (https://www.ibtimes.com/ps3-psp-stores-shutting-down-permanently-july-vita-following-august-3167152)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 30, 2021, 10:08:22 pm
Golden Axe Fan Art from Rusty Shackles

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Source : https://insertquarterbin.tumblr.com/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 31, 2021, 09:40:23 am
OMG NEW GOLDEN AXE COM-
Fan Art
Oh...💔
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 14, 2021, 12:00:18 am
SEGA PlayStation 3 PSN Titles To Buy Before Sony Shuts Down the Store

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Most of the titles we talked about here are available via the English PlayStation Network Store, since that is how most of us buy games.
But if you are daring and want to dive into some Japanese PSN goodies, you should totally check out some of the PS2 Japanese only releases especially the long running ‘SEGA Ages 2500’ titles:
- Phantasy Star Generation Complete Collection
- Bonanza Bros.
- Gain Ground
- Dragon Force
- Space Harrier Complete Collection
- SEGA Memorial Selection (Obscure titles!)
- Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box (MUST HAVE)
- Dynamite Deka
- Galaxy Force II – Special Extended Edition
- Fantasy Zone Complete Collection (MUST HAVE)
- SEGA Vintage Comix Zone
- SEGA Vintage Juoki (Altered Beast)
- SEGA Vintage Golden Axe
- SEGA Vintage Bare Knuckle II (SOR2)

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/04/13/sega-playstation-3-psn-titles-to-buy-before-sony-shuts-down-the-store/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 20, 2021, 12:50:36 am
PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita Will Continue Operations
PSP commerce functionality will retire on July 2, 2021 as planned


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Jim Ryan, President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment :
"Recently, we notified players that PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita devices was planned to end this summer.
Upon further reflection, however, it’s clear that we made the wrong decision here.
So today I’m happy to say that we will be keeping the PlayStation Store operational for PS3 and PS Vita devices.
PSP commerce functionality will retire on July 2, 2021 as planned."

https://blog.playstation.com/2021/04/19/playstation-store-on-ps3-and-ps-vita-will-continue-operations/ (https://blog.playstation.com/2021/04/19/playstation-store-on-ps3-and-ps-vita-will-continue-operations/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 25, 2021, 09:31:03 pm
Chinese Exclusive Astro City Mini Revealed,
Red Buttons and Gold Limited Edition


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You thought SEGA was done releasing variants of the Astro City Mini? Think again!
China will be seeing a release of the machine, featuring a red joystick and buttons as well as an accompanying controller. 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/04/23/chinese-exclusive-astro-city-mini-revealed-red-buttons-and-gold-limited-edition/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 30, 2021, 12:42:24 am
SEGA GOLDEN WEEK SALE Until May 7, 2021
Including SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics Bundle


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The Steam Golden Week sale is here!
Feeling bored? Get up to 85% off amazing titles like Shenmue I & II, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Binary Domain, Yakuza 0, Sonic Mania, Shining Resonance Refrain, and many more.
Offer ends 7 May 2021.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/curator/36333614-Sega-Promotions/sale/segagoldenweek (https://store.steampowered.com/curator/36333614-Sega-Promotions/sale/segagoldenweek)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 03, 2021, 08:28:32 pm
Happy 32 Years Anniversary for Golden Axe !

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This month marks the 32nd anniversary of arcade classic Golden Axe’s Japanese debut!
Who did you hack and slash at Death Adder’s forces with?

Link : https://t.co/JNfLmEABJ1
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 02, 2021, 12:26:06 am
Ax Battler and Skeleton

(https://i.ibb.co/D1KmD9H/Golden-Axe-Ax-battler-and-Skeleton.jpg)

Article : https://news.toyark.com/2020/08/26/golden-axe-skeletons-2-pack-by-storm-collectibles-toyark-photo-shoot-400215 (https://news.toyark.com/2020/08/26/golden-axe-skeletons-2-pack-by-storm-collectibles-toyark-photo-shoot-400215)

Storm Collectibles: Golden Axe Death Adder Promo Images and Pre-Order

(https://i.ibb.co/VmSrmX0/Storm-Collectibles-Golden-Axe-Death-Adder-Promo.jpg)

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Article: http://thefwoosh.com/2020/12/storm-collectibles-golden-axe-death-adder-promo-images-and-pre-order/ (http://thefwoosh.com/2020/12/storm-collectibles-golden-axe-death-adder-promo-images-and-pre-order/)

First look of Tyris Flare, Gilius Thunderhead, and Chickenleg figures from Storm Collectibles :

(https://s20.directupload.net/images/210702/ofi2oykd.jpg)

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1409662884292947968
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 16, 2021, 02:13:29 am
Storm Collectible Tyris Flare & Blue Dragon Release Date: Q4 2021
Storm Collectible Gilius & Chicken Leg Release Date: Q3 2021


(https://s20.directupload.net/images/210716/tuvceyba.jpg)

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(https://i.ibb.co/cXbmRhj/Storm-Collectibles-Tyris-Flare-1.jpg)

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TYRIS FLARE is the former princess of the Firewood Kingdom, where she lived happily with her parents, the king and the queen.
One fateful day, an evil army led by Death Adder invaded her kingdom.
Her father and the kingdom's army tried to fight them off, only to be defeated.
Only three citizens of Firewood Kingdom escaped the terrible carnage that ensued: Tyris, Gillius Thunderhead and Ax Battler.
FEATURES:
Blue Dragon
2 x Interchanging Head-Sculpts
6 x Interchanging Pairs of Hand
Tyris's Sword
Blue Dragon's Flame
Release Date: Q4 2021

GILIUS THUNDERHEAD is one of the main characters in the Golden Axe franchise, a white haired and bearded dwarf who is one of the original warriors to rise up and fighting against Death Adder's army.
Gilius's weapon is a silver coloured broad axe.
Chicken Leg is a rideable monster attacks by swinging its tail and also dashing at opponents.
FEATURES:
Chicken Leg
2 x Interchanging Head-sculpts
3 x Pairs of Hand
1 x Axe Estimated
release date: Q3 2021 

Source : https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 22, 2021, 01:36:52 am
Storm Collectibles: Golden Axe Death Bringer and Death Adder Jr (Limited Edition) Promo Images

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Death Bringer is the secret master of Death Adder (and SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive and MS-DOS Golden Axe's final boss after Death Adder) while Death Adder Jr. is the final boss from the beginner mode of Golden Axe, replacing Death Adder.
In Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe for SEGA Game Gear, Death Adder Jr. appears as a common enemy near the end of the game.
The "Jr." in his name was removed in the English version, making it look like Death Adder, the main antagonist, is a common enemy. 

Source : https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 28, 2021, 01:19:36 am
Golden Axe III Dead Frame's Spotted in one of Storm Collectibles' Shared Images

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Dead Frame is an enemy from Golden Axe III.
It mostly uses jump attacks in combat, but can also dash attack and block.
They often appear in pairs, trios and even larger groups. 

Source : https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/
Wiki : https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Dead_Frame
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 30, 2021, 02:57:09 am
Golden Axe - Death Adder Variant Exclusive - Storm Collectibles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0JFg2oXmGw
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 30, 2021, 11:55:25 pm
Sega Atlus Channel Will Be Held During TGS 2021

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Sega and Atlus announced their Tokyo Game Show events, and it’s kicking things off with a Sega Atlus Channel, official website, and social media campaign.
There will be Sega and Atlus TGS 2021 news offered between October 1-3, 2021.
Also, people who share pictures on Twitter with #Love_Sega until September 12, 2021 might have those photos included in promotional efforts for the companies and their events.

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/sega-atlus-channel-will-be-held-during-tgs-2021/ (https://www.siliconera.com/sega-atlus-channel-will-be-held-during-tgs-2021/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2021, 12:03:46 am
Golden Axe - Dead Frame 2-Pack Action Figure - Storm Collectibles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klb0NV199Ew
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 31, 2021, 11:50:16 am
You think maybe these toys will garner more interest towards the Golden Axe franchise for possible remakes or reboots?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2021, 08:06:24 pm
You think maybe these toys will garner more interest towards the Golden Axe franchise for possible remakes or reboots?

I hopefully so but I doubt it.
Golden Axe fans were rather quiet,
unlike some Shenmue fans back then who spams SEGA's facebook page asking for Shenmue 3
or Sonic fans who asked for Sonic Adventure 3.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 31, 2021, 08:37:23 pm
I think the reason why Golden Axe fans are quiet is because they're dwindling in numbers. Kind of like fans who want another Conan the Barbarian movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Tey've been barking up that tree since 1984.

It's why if Sega ever decided to make a Golden Axe movie I'd rather it be the spiritual successor to Conan the Barbarian.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2021, 10:04:25 pm
Gamer Remakes SEGA’s Golden Axe Inside DOOM,
and You Can Play the FPS Mod Now


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Currently, only a pre-alpha build of the mod is available to the public, which includes the first stage of the game, called ‘Village Outskirts’.
The original Golden Axe game doesn’t use any firearms or long-range weapons, so this mod keeps it that way, but adds a few jump-attacks, spinning attacks and alternate-fire kicks.

Articles :
https://www.techeblog.com/sega-golden-axe-doom-video-game-remake-fps/
https://apkrig.com/zkuste-si-first-person-golden-axe-v-doomu-vortex/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2021, 10:06:20 pm
It's why if Sega ever decided to make a Golden Axe movie I'd rather it be the spiritual successor to Conan the Barbarian.

Something like this then?  ::)

(https://pics.me.me/golden-axe-o-filme-maldicao-se-death-adder-cto-tohle-43860655.png)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 01, 2021, 07:08:35 am
Gamer Remakes SEGA’s Golden Axe Inside DOOM,
and You Can Play the FPS Mod Now


(https://i.ibb.co/wdh90n9/Golden-Axe-in-Doom.jpg)

Articles :
https://www.techeblog.com/sega-golden-axe-doom-video-game-remake-fps/ (https://www.techeblog.com/sega-golden-axe-doom-video-game-remake-fps/)
https://apkrig.com/zkuste-si-first-person-golden-axe-v-doomu-vortex/ (https://apkrig.com/zkuste-si-first-person-golden-axe-v-doomu-vortex/)
Golden Axe: Robo Blast II
Something like this then?  ::)

(https://pics.me.me/golden-axe-o-filme-maldicao-se-death-adder-cto-tohle-43860655.png)
I would write out my fan cast for a Golden Axe movie. In fact I did, forgot I ran out of time and lost all I've written. So I can't be bothered to write it all out again.
Karen Gillan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Gillan) for Tyris Flare, Andreas Cahling (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Cahling) for Gilias Thunderhead, forgot who I chosen for Ax Battler, Dwayne Johnson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne_Johnson) for Death=Adder.

And yes, I would purposely age my movie like what Robert Rodriguez (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rodriguez) and Quentin Tarantino (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Tarantino) did for their Grindhouse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grindhouse_(film)) films. But I would make my movie look more like Conan's 1982 movie in age while still retaining it's HD quality.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 01, 2021, 10:24:58 pm
would write out my fan cast for a Golden Axe movie. In fact I did, forgot I ran out of time and lost all I've written. So I can't be bothered to write it all out again.
Karen Gillan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Gillan) for Tyris Flare, Andreas Cahling (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Cahling) for Gilias Thunderhead, forgot who I chosen for Ax Battler, Dwayne Johnson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne_Johnson) for Death=Adder.

And yes, I would purposely age my movie like what Robert Rodriguez (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rodriguez) and Quentin Tarantino (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Tarantino) did for their Grindhouse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grindhouse_(film)) films. But I would make my movie look more like Conan's 1982 movie in age while still retaining it's HD quality.

I had a spot for 80's and classic movies since I grew up with them, so I like your pitch.
I kinda hate Ben Hur and Clash of Titan remake.
I still think the originals were better.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 01, 2021, 10:30:14 pm
Tyris Flare & Gilius Thunderhead are Sold Out
Few Stocks Left for Dead Frame

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(https://i.ibb.co/8jyGWrf/Dead-Frame-Segabits.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/LkNVhtW/Storm-Collectibles-Golden-Axe.jpg)

Links :
Dead Frame : https://www.stormco.com.hk/collections/1-12-scale/products/dead-frame-2-pack-golden-axe
Tyris Flare & Blue Dragon : https://www.stormco.com.hk/collections/1-12-scale/products/tyris-flare-blue-dragon-golden-axe
Gilius Thunderhead and Chicken Leg : https://www.stormco.com.hk/collections/1-12-scale/products/gilius-thunderhead-chicken-leg-golden-axe
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 02, 2021, 04:43:31 am
I had a spot for 80's and classic movies since I grew up with them, so I like your pitch.
I kinda hate Ben Hur and Clash of Titan remake.
I still think the originals were better.
I hate Conan the Barbarian remake.

I think what made the oldies better was because while they had action scenes, they were not trying to be EPIC. They were not trying to be badass! They were not trying to be Hollywood blockbusters! Or maybe they were but at the time but still, they were movies that were mostly about the journey than the action.

1982 Conan the Barbarian was that warm spot between what makes it a classic and what makes it a blockbuster. It had badass action scenes expected of modern blockbusters of the time, but it paced itself the right way so that we could enjoy the journey of the adventure along the way. It didn't "BEHOLD! THE CHITY OF WHATEVER!", Instead we got scenes of them casually passing through such cities and magnificent locations that made us appreciate them more better.

That's why if I ever made a Golden Axe movie, I'd want it to be the spiritual successor to 1982 Conan the Barbarian.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 05, 2021, 10:33:37 pm
I hate Conan the Barbarian remake.

I think what made the oldies better was because while they had action scenes, they were not trying to be EPIC. They were not trying to be badass! They were not trying to be Hollywood blockbusters! Or maybe they were but at the time but still, they were movies that were mostly about the journey than the action.

1982 Conan the Barbarian was that warm spot between what makes it a classic and what makes it a blockbuster. It had badass action scenes expected of modern blockbusters of the time, but it paced itself the right way so that we could enjoy the journey of the adventure along the way. It didn't "BEHOLD! THE CHITY OF WHATEVER!", Instead we got scenes of them casually passing through such cities and magnificent locations that made us appreciate them more better.

That's why if I ever made a Golden Axe movie, I'd want it to be the spiritual successor to 1982 Conan the Barbarian.

I hate that remake too.
Spiritual successor to 1982 Conan the Barbarian's Golden Axe is the one that I'd glady to support.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 05, 2021, 10:34:30 pm
Happy 29 Years Anniversary for Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder !

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Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder made its way to the Japanese arcades 29 years ago this month, featuring unique characters like Goah the giant and Dora the centaur!

Have you played this classic brawler in the arcades or on the Astro City Mini?

Link : https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1434300062457339904
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 23, 2021, 08:34:47 pm
New Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Membership lets you play N64 and SEGA Genesis games

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The SEGA Genesis will launch with the following games:

– Castlevania: Bloodlines
– Contra Hard Corps
– Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
– Ecco the Dolphin
– Golden Axe
– Gunstar Heroes
– MUSHA
– Phantasy Star IV
– Ristar
– Shining Force
– Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
– Sonic the Hedgehog 2
– Streets of Rage 2
– Strider 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/09/23/new-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-membership-lets-you-play-n64-and-sega-genesis-games/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2021/09/23/new-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-membership-lets-you-play-n64-and-sega-genesis-games/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 23, 2021, 09:26:07 pm
I hate that remake too.
Spiritual successor to 1982 Conan the Barbarian's Golden Axe is the one that I'd glady to support.
I'll add it to the list of teasers I'll probably never make. But yes if Sega does ever decides to expand the Sonic movies into a Sega CInematic Universe, I hope they will experiment in different cinematography and camera filters for each game adaption than just... well, Conan the Barbarian remake.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 27, 2021, 09:26:31 pm
Khinsider Has Removed 500+ Albums Related to Sega

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"Segapocalypse!
Wave Master, the company that manages Sega's music, has contacted me and asked me to remove lots of albums related to Sega.
At the end of the day, over 500 albums were removed, including Sonic, OutRun, and others.
Unfortunately, this even included fan made compilation albums for games that have no commercial releases, which, quite frankly, makes absolutely no sense.
If you were wondering why some albums have disappeared on the site, this is why." 

Link : https://downloads.khinsider.com/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 01, 2021, 12:39:30 am
SEGA is Introducing the SEGA Insights Lab

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Introducing the SEGA Insights Lab! 🔬
Help shape our games by providing feedback, there’s even rewards for those who participate!
Sign-up & FAQ: https://t.co/vRnIs0Z5Xa (https://t.co/vRnIs0Z5Xa)

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/1454190359341244435?t=OsJ70LpB8DIOb6IGtyIB-w&s=19 (https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/1454190359341244435?t=OsJ70LpB8DIOb6IGtyIB-w&s=19)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 01, 2021, 12:41:14 am
Happy 20 Years Anniversary for "Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe" !

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Use your wits and your razor sharp sword to recapture the Golden Axe from the diabolical Death Adder.
Defeat skeletons and giant bats in dark, deep chasms and caves.
And summon Earth, Thunder and Fire Magic to fight gargoyles that come to life before your eyes! 

Link : https://segaretro.org/Ax_Battler:_A_Legend_of_Golden_Axe
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 01, 2021, 12:57:05 am
Happy 3 Years Anniversary for SEGA Heroes !

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COMPETE IN EPIC ADVENTURES !
Battle classic SEGA bosses and minions in tactical Match-3 combat.
Go on an epic adventure through SEGA history, as you build an all-star team.

Link : http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=4352.0 (http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=4352.0)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 02, 2021, 10:53:25 pm
Sega Channel Revival v1 for Megadrive released by Billy Time

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Sega Channel Revival is a 32 MegaByte rom designed to emulate an offline version of Sega Channel.
Using the SSF2 mapper and bank switching, The collection features 40 unique selections to choose from across all genres.

Games Included:
Streets of Rage
Castlevania - Bloodlines
General Chaos
Road Rash 2
Street Fighter 2 SCE
Mega Man - The Wily Wars (USA Version)
Sonic The Hedgehog
Sunset Riders
Ghostbusters
Batman
Gunstar Heroes
Toejam and Earl
X-Men (Ultimate X-Men hack by BillyTime! Games)
Shinobi III
Sega Soccer
NHL Hockey
Madden 92
Jerry Glanville's Pigskin Footbrawl
Golden Axe
Jewel Master
Revenge of Shinobi
Populous
Gauntlet 4
Super Hang On
Super Monaco GP
Micro Machines
Zoop!
Columns
Marble Madness (Tengen Version)
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Home Alone
Tiny Toon Adventures
Monopoly
The Flintstones
McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure
Williams Arcade Greatest Hits
Arcade Classics
Bonanza Bros.
Decap Attack
Dick Tracy
Sega Channel Help Menu (Nov. 94')"

Link : https://segaxtreme.net/threads/sega-channel-revival-v1-for-megadrive-released-by-billy-time.25087/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 28, 2021, 12:58:10 am
Storm Collectibles teased Golden Axe's Bad Brother statue
on Comic Con Special Edition at San Diego, Booth #2218


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Comic-Con Special Edition is currently being held on November 26–28 at the San Diego Convention Center.
In conjunction with Special Edition is the limited opening of the Comic-Con Museum on Friday, November 26, 2021, and also planned is the grand opening scheduled in July of 2022.

Link : https://www.comic-con.org/ccse
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 16, 2021, 12:28:00 am
"Golden Axe III Redux" (GAIII Balance & SRAM Patch)

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GA3 Redux is a balance and SRAM upgrade patch for Golden Axe III

Changes:
- All four characters have overall increased attack strength
- Enemies no longer block
- SRAM function to save progress
- Removed Region lockout

Saving: Game saves at the map screen
Loading: Enter Options, Press up and select exit. Then start your game.

Download the patch here : https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/6417/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 23, 2021, 08:36:42 pm
Happy 32 Years Anniversary for Golden Axe (MD/GEN) !

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Golden Axe brawled its way onto the SEGA Mega Drive 32 years ago today! 🪓
Who did you play as most: Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, or Gilius Thunderhead?

Link : https://t.co/hrr5GfoSWe
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 30, 2021, 12:12:03 am
Golden Axe Hard Edition for SEGA Genesis (Rom Hack)

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This is a simple hack to make the game more difficult. Changes:

    All your attacks now do half the damage
    You start the game with only one life
    No continues

Download the patch here : http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/6445/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 30, 2021, 11:11:53 am
Man,w e really need a new Golden Axe game. I would settle for a Dynasty Warriors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors) rip-off.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 30, 2021, 07:07:07 pm
Man,w e really need a new Golden Axe game. I would settle for a Dynasty Warriors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors) rip-off.

This is the closest that we get for right now I think :

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https://numskullgames.com/game/battle-axe/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 30, 2021, 08:42:17 pm
I might give it a go. I should find games that satisfy the viking blood in me. (At least I think I might have viking decent, not confirmed but almost one million Britons alive today are of Viking descent.)

I just wish there were barbarian games. I did consider Conan Exiles but the fact it doubles as a town construction game doesn't seem all that barbaric to me.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 30, 2021, 11:15:51 pm
Well there is a barbarian game..
But it's platformer hack and slash,
not beat em up style...

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/d7/f4/7b/d7f47bf5a7a6b343d20e39167f169372.jpg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 30, 2021, 11:19:58 pm
Well there is a barbarian game..
But it's platformer hack and slash,
not beat em up style...

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/d7/f4/7b/d7f47bf5a7a6b343d20e39167f169372.jpg)
I'm sure there are a few barbarian games out there, just dunno any I may like. It's why I wish we had a new Golden Axe game.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 31, 2021, 12:16:45 am
I'm sure there are a few barbarian games out there, just dunno any I may like. It's why I wish we had a new Golden Axe game.

Have you tried Dragon's Crown?
Gameplay-wise it's heavily inspired by Golden Axe.
One of my favorite games back then.
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(https://c.tenor.com/Q7kvACG_-kAAAAAd/dragons-crown-vanillaware.gif)

(https://c.tenor.com/YfAmYUJ1mkUAAAAd/vanillaware-dragons-crown.gif)

It also has barbarian, amazon, dwarf, dragon, and even a killer rabbit as a boss.

(https://i.imgur.com/34lCrfe.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 31, 2021, 12:50:38 am
Have you tried Dragon's Crown?
Gameplay-wise it's heavily inspired by Golden Axe.
One of my favorite games back then.
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(https://c.tenor.com/Q7kvACG_-kAAAAAd/dragons-crown-vanillaware.gif)

(https://c.tenor.com/YfAmYUJ1mkUAAAAd/vanillaware-dragons-crown.gif)

It also has barbarian, amazon, dwarf, dragon, and even a killer rabbit as a boss.

(https://i.imgur.com/34lCrfe.jpg?1)
A killer rabbit?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnOdAT6H94s
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 31, 2021, 01:06:15 am
A killer rabbit?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnOdAT6H94s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnOdAT6H94s)

Yep, definitely inspired from Monty Python's Killer Rabbit.
I was laughing when the first time I fought the boss
since that was really an unexpected boss.

This game is really gold,
taking many inspiration from many classic games, movies, and literatures.
Definitely recommended.

(http://www.segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/DragonsCrownDC.jpg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 31, 2021, 01:18:55 am
Can't find it on Steam.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 31, 2021, 01:33:54 am
Can't find it on Steam.

Really?
I guess it's still exclusive for PS Vita and PS4 now.
Atlus games did sure take a long time to hit PC.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 31, 2021, 02:19:39 am
Damn, I'll have to stifle my viking rage and barbarian hero fantasy for another time.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 28, 2022, 12:06:18 am
Golden Axe's Spiritual Succesor "Dragon’s Crown Pro" is a Japanese PlayStation Plus Game Next Month

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Dragon’s Crown Pro is the PS4-exclusive, updated version of the beat’em up.
It looks and sounds different, due to a 4K upgrades and rerecorded soundtrack.
It is also compatible with the PS3 and Vita versions of the game.
This means someone can take part in cross-play regardless of platform.
The DLC, like the additional narrators, is also included in it.

Article : https://www.siliconera.com/dragons-crown-pro-is-a-japanese-playstation-plus-game-next-month/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 11, 2022, 12:08:01 pm
Continuing on from our previous discussion (http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=4617.msg102308#msg102308), what would you like to see in a Golden Axe game?

Gameplay in mind:
Here are three games in which I would bring to examples what kind of Golden Axe game I'd like.
Dynasty Warriors (http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=4617.msg102308#msg102308)
If Hyrule Warriors taught me anything is that Omega Force and Koei maybe willing to collab with other producers to make "Warrior" games using to franchises other than Dynasty Warriors. And honestly I think Dynasty Warriors gameplay would compliment Golden Axe on account of individual warriors taking on hordes of enemies. Often in stylish or flashy attacks.

Elden Ring (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elden_Ring)
Latest installment to the Soul series, Elden Ring is regarded less difficult for new fans to get into the series while still offering the same challenge and gameplay as before, all the while allowing the player to freely explore the open-world map known as the Land Between. The game offers you to make your own character and throughout the adventure you can find armour, weapons and other items and equipment to alter your stats as you progress.

For a Golden Axe game in this manner, instead of customizable character, instead I'd just have Ax, Tyris and Gilius playable but perhaps each with their own class and preference of weapons, armour and magic. This would offer more replayability when it comes to exploring or when you're playing with two other friends and you get to work together as a team.

But I wouldn't oppose if, like Elden Ring, you can simply create a new character from scratch. Maybe offer various playable races and classes such as Barbarians, Amazons or Dwarves.

Brütal Legend
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Br%C3%BCtal_Legend) or Zelda: Breath of the Wild (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Breath_of_the_Wild)
While similar in gameplay to Elden Ring, what differs is that they forego statistics for traditional action-adventure gameplay. This allows players to enjoy the journey more over that having to build their characters strengths.
Granted these games still have forms of progression which is used to regulate the players access throughout the map for story sake.

 In BotW, Link needs to trade four Spirit Orbs for a Heart Container or Stamina Vessel which allows him to be more durable and the use of food, potions and armour that offer various forms of protection, such as more endurance or protection from hear, sun or cold.

Brütal Legend is an older game, but has gameplay similar to BotW, however Eddie Riggs has a fixed ammount of health, an axe for primary attacks and guitar for ranged attacks and for interacting with musical elements in the game. He also has a car to quickly travel the world around him.
Eddie can upgrade his axe, guitar and car bt spending fire tributes at the motor forge. These upgrades allow him to deal with more dangerous enemies as more places open up for him to travel to.

These gameplay examples would be good fit if a new Golden Axe game keeps Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gillius Thunderhead. Allowing fixed variations amongst these three particular characters with room for upgrades or progression in order for them to be able to access more areas of the open-world.

Ideas for games:
Golden Axe reboot
This was attempted before with Beast Rider (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_Beast_Rider) and what pretty much put the bullet in the franchise. I propose a game more like the original trilogy of Golden Axe games, style and design of 1982 Conan the Barbarian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_the_Barbarian_(1982_film)) but not afraid to use some colour to make the characters stand out more amongst the world they inhabit. Such as Tyris wearing red, Ax wearing blue and Gilius wearing green. The game can still introduce character from Golden Axe III (maybe as supporting characters than playable) but still faithful to the story for the player to follow as they venture through Yuria.
Golden Axe Warrior remake or Spin-off
Golden Axe Warrior (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe_Warrior) was the first Golden Axe game where you play as an anonymous hero under the assumption this hero represents the player. The game also takes place after an undisclose time after (or maybe before) the original trilogy of the game as you can visit Ax, Tyris and Gilius as NPCs who give you magic in exchange for horns (the in-game currency). It's implied they're training for the upcoming encounter of Death Adder so it's unclear if the game takes place before, after or seperate from the Golden Axe continuity.
While the game was released for the Game Gear making it a limited market, as well as the game being a rip-off of The Legend of Zelda for the NES, I believe the game would be ideal for a modern remake on account the player gets to play as an anonymous hero. In a remake this hero could perhaps be customizable to allow the player to feel more involved in the story.

My idea for a Golden Axe spin-off game would be called GoldEdge.
GoldEdge would be a retelling of Golden Axe Warrior but my main inspiration was Brütal Legend. The story in mind starts off in the "real world" about a group of youths breaking into an abandoned Sega arcade only to find an old Golden Axe arcade cabinet still working and pwoered up despite the desolution and lack of electricity of the arcade. You choose an individual of the group to play as (I'm imagining them like the Scooby Doo gang but without the dog) as well as further customization options to make your choice of character more unique in apperance.

The character you choose as finds a mysterious golden token on the dash board of the machine, puts it in and a surge of magic from the machine causes them to end up in some dungeon.
There they find a golden sword and use it to fight their way out the dungeon only to find they've been isekei's to Yuria, the world of Golden Axe.

There they find the legend of the Golden Axe and how it was stolen from Death Adder only for his defeat by the blades of three heroes, a barbarian, an amazonian and a dwarf. The heroes then used the axe to slay Dark Guld, the killing blow causing the axe to shatter into nine pieces.
The heroes decided instead of restoring the axe, they will take three of the nine pieces and take them far away to prevent such a pwoerful weapon ever being restored. These fragments were melted down and forged into new weapons, the nine Gold Edge Weapons.

As the hero, you are charged with collecing the nine Gold Edge weapons and restoring the Golden Axe in order to defeat Death Adder who has returned. All the while a mysterious individual is encouraging you to restore the axe for their own motives.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 14, 2022, 12:28:23 am
Okay.. I finally read them all..

And as for me I still prefer Elden Ring than Dynasty Warriors as we know as Musou-style.
Why? Because there are already tons of game like that from Koei Tecmo alone.
Also many franchises had a spin-off with that kind of gameplay,
including Zelda, Dragon Quest, Persona, Fire Emblem, Touken Ranbu, and even Neptunia.
It's hard to make it stand out or unique.
The only game with musou-style that's unique probably is just Persona 5 Strikers with its RPG and summon system.

For the game idea, GoldEdge is more interesting than GA Reboot or GA Warriors Remake..
Still it provides me the question.. Why were the villains so obsessed of using Golden Axe?
Was it just because an ultimate powerful weapon? Nothing more?
They're still being defeated even when using Golden Axe.
I meant dragon balls seem more fun to collect because it could grant wish. Almost any wish.
But a weapon that doesn't seem useful even when being wielded by the already powerful Death Adder?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 14, 2022, 05:18:47 am
Okay.. I finally read them all..

And as for me I still prefer Elden Ring than Dynasty Warriors as we know as Musou-style.
Why? Because there are already tons of game like that from Koei Tecmo alone.
Also many franchises had a spin-off with that kind of gameplay,
including Zelda, Dragon Quest, Persona, Fire Emblem, Touken Ranbu, and even Neptunia.
It's hard to make it stand out or unique.
The only game with musou-style that's unique probably is just Persona 5 Strikers with its RPG and summon system.
I didn't know "musou-style" was a thing. I wish I knew that word over Warrior spin-offs. I just think a Golden Axe remake as a musou-style game could work given the original game is about fighting a small wave of enemies before moving onto the next area.
For the game idea, GoldEdge is more interesting than GA Reboot or GA Warriors Remake..
Still it provides me the question.. Why were the villains so obsessed of using Golden Axe?
Was it just because an ultimate powerful weapon? Nothing more?
They're still being defeated even when using Golden Axe.
I meant dragon balls seem more fun to collect because it could grant wish. Almost any wish.
But a weapon that doesn't seem useful even when being wielded by the already powerful Death Adder?
I think it's because an ultimate powerful weapon, nothing more.

As said I think the Golden Axe is like the Triforce of Yuria, though I don't know if it grants wishes or anything, just ultimate power. When villains like Death Adder or Hellstrike obtain it they're able to conquer Yuria with it. Whenever they're able to amass an army by themselves or by the influence of the axe is unknown. But like the Triforce, the Golden Axe does not guarantee invincibility to it's holder. The Golden Axe may also have the power to enhance the weilders strength, endurance and magic also making them formidable bosses as well as conquerers.
It could also be a matter of "status" I suppose. The Golden Axe being regarded a powerful artifact and important mcguffin in the series that anyone may feel intimidated if some hardened warrior like Death Adder steps onto the field with a weapon that shimmers with ancient divine power. Even if that warrior had a chance to defeat Death Adder they would still probably be intimidated, distracted or unprepared to deal with Death Adder. Tyris, Ax and Gillius succeeded because they were more prepared when they encountered Death Adder.

It makes me think a little of arthurian artifacts like Excalibur (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur) or the Holy Grail (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Grail). These items are regarded "holy" and "legendary" and if you find anyone who possessed any of these items would perhaps be regarded as "worthy".
But Excalibur doesn't guaranteed invincibility or advantage given Mordred kills Arthur in the end.
And the Holy Grail restored youth.
But it's not like these things can make you invincible or godlike. These are items given by god after all, not to make god amongst men. For all we know these objects may had been real at one point and perhaps genuinely divine, but despite their divine properties were eventually broken and lost by time.

I think it's like that with the Golden Axe. The axe is definitely a divine weapon and grants it's holders various physical and magical advantages enough for them to become powerful but not entirely godlike.

At least that's how I percieve the weapon. I regard it as a divine instrument of the gods with powers like that of the triforce while Sega probably just really liked Conan's movie at the time and made up some mcguffin for their sword and sorcery game.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 14, 2022, 10:14:40 pm
I didn't know "musou-style" was a thing. I wish I knew that word over Warrior spin-offs. I just think a Golden Axe remake as a musou-style game could work given the original game is about fighting a small wave of enemies before moving onto the next area.

It works, it's just hard to stand out and the gameplay was always easily panned by critics.
Remember Valkyria Revolution?
The story, character design, and graphic was so good.
But because of the musou gameplay, the game was overhated.
It also debuts as worst selling entry in Valkyria franchise history.

(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/VAR_Oct282016_07-750x422.jpg)


If the goal is reviving the franchise, musou would be a bad choice.
But if the franchise is already established,
and if it done right (like Persona 5 Strikers),
having a musou spinoff game of it will be nice.


I think it's because an ultimate powerful weapon, nothing more.

As said I think the Golden Axe is like the Triforce of Yuria, though I don't know if it grants wishes or anything, just ultimate power. When villains like Death Adder or Hellstrike obtain it they're able to conquer Yuria with it. Whenever they're able to amass an army by themselves or by the influence of the axe is unknown. But like the Triforce, the Golden Axe does not guarantee invincibility to it's holder. The Golden Axe may also have the power to enhance the weilders strength, endurance and magic also making them formidable bosses as well as conquerers.
It could also be a matter of "status" I suppose. The Golden Axe being regarded a powerful artifact and important mcguffin in the series that anyone may feel intimidated if some hardened warrior like Death Adder steps onto the field with a weapon that shimmers with ancient divine power. Even if that warrior had a chance to defeat Death Adder they would still probably be intimidated, distracted or unprepared to deal with Death Adder. Tyris, Ax and Gillius succeeded because they were more prepared when they encountered Death Adder.

It makes me think a little of arthurian artifacts like Excalibur (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur) or the Holy Grail (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Grail). These items are regarded "holy" and "legendary" and if you find anyone who possessed any of these items would perhaps be regarded as "worthy".
But Excalibur doesn't guaranteed invincibility or advantage given Mordred kills Arthur in the end.
And the Holy Grail restored youth.
But it's not like these things can make you invincible or godlike. These are items given by god after all, not to make god amongst men. For all we know these objects may had been real at one point and perhaps genuinely divine, but despite their divine properties were eventually broken and lost by time.

I think it's like that with the Golden Axe. The axe is definitely a divine weapon and grants it's holders various physical and magical advantages enough for them to become powerful but not entirely godlike.

At least that's how I percieve the weapon. I regard it as a divine instrument of the gods with powers like that of the triforce while Sega probably just really liked Conan's movie at the time and made up some mcguffin for their sword and sorcery game.

I still want to try to make it more just a powerful weapon.
What if the Golden Axe is also the weapon could also bring back dead people to life?
That would explain many living skeletons coming from the ground.
It was summoned alive by the game boss.

(https://c.tenor.com/bwwo0MCj81MAAAAC/tyris-flare-amazon.gif)

Also remember final stage in arcade version?
Death Adder's started as corpses with a helmet and Golden Axe on top of it which had many snakes crawling to them?
And suddenly they merged to become alive as Death Adder?
It's like the Golden Axe was used to revive him.

(https://ic.pics.livejournal.com/greygelgoog/8349194/138784/138784_original.png)

(https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-20-2017/MD6ksl.gif)

(https://archive.kontek.net/goldenaxe.classicgaming.gamespy.com/daimages/Images2/worm5.jpg)

And he's also dead by the Golden Axe.
It's like that the only thing that really could kill him.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/d040c969227d8903927b6a09c523e115/tumblr_orwm5cMO9Q1qd4q8ao1_500.gif)

I think it's not on Genesis / Mega Drive version, since it's kinda hard to animate in 16 bit pallete with limited rom size.
But Genesis / Mega Drive version came with extra final level with Death Bringer as a final boss.
Death Bringer's probably the one who rises Death Adder from his grave.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/a47b5150797112a10c19e8464847adb4/tumblr_mvstk2aSG91sfivguo10_r1_400.gif)

So my story version is ... protagonist's not just wanted to defeat the bad guys.
He also wanted to revive his/her loved one/ones by restoring Golden Axe who have the power to rise people from their graves.
After collecting many fragments from various places, he finally succeed.
Both in defeating the bad guys and resurrect the ones he/she loved.
But something went wrong...
His/her loved ones are different and are not what they used to be...
They now seems to be kinda .... evil.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/56/13/6a/56136a7e0801715bfe7a94eb122df193.jpg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 15, 2022, 06:15:18 am
It works, it's just hard to stand out and the gameplay was always easily panned by critics.
Remember Valkyria Revolution?
The story, character design, and graphic was so good.
But because of the musou gameplay, the game was overhated.
It also debuts as worst selling entry in Valkyria franchise history.

(http://segabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/VAR_Oct282016_07-750x422.jpg)


If the goal is reviving the franchise, musou would be a bad choice.
But if the franchise is already established,
and if it done right (like Persona 5 Strikers),
having a musou spinoff game of it will be nice.
I guess you're right. Other than my GoldEdge suggestion, what would you suggest as a reboot to the Golden Axe franchise?
I still want to try to make it more just a powerful weapon.
What if the Golden Axe is also the weapon could also bring back dead people to life?
That would explain many living skeletons coming from the ground.
It was summoned alive by the game boss.

(https://c.tenor.com/bwwo0MCj81MAAAAC/tyris-flare-amazon.gif)
We cannot say for sure if the power of the Golden Axe did this. Given Yuria is a magical world/country/kingdom (Yuria is never really clearly stated what body of land it is, other than the Kingdom of Firewood being a part of Yuria) we dunno if it's just general dark magic that could be the standard of the world. I believe those skeletons were based after the skeletons from Jason and the Argonauts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqRjDGAJ5dc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqRjDGAJ5dc)
Though what I find curious about these skeletons is that they show up on the giant eagle stage (I believe the eagle is actually a roc (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roc_(mythology))) Pressuming the back of the roc is flesh, that means the human-like skeletons are coming up from the birds back. What's up with that?

Eitherway, we dunno if these skeletons are risen directly from the power of the Golden Axe or not. Yuria is suppose to be a world of sorcery so this could be something some or most wizards could do without the axe.
Also remember final stage in arcade version?
Death Adder's started as corpses with a helmet and Golden Axe on top of it which had many snakes crawling to them?
And suddenly they merged to become alive as Death Adder?
It's like the Golden Axe was used to revive him.

(https://ic.pics.livejournal.com/greygelgoog/8349194/138784/138784_original.png)

(https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-20-2017/MD6ksl.gif)

(https://archive.kontek.net/goldenaxe.classicgaming.gamespy.com/daimages/Images2/worm5.jpg)
Again, I believe this scene is a reference to popular fantasy movie at the time, that being Conan the Barbarian with Thulsa Doom's ability to turn into a snake.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDKtMygiCVs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDKtMygiCVs)
It might be possible that Death Adder had the power to become many snakes as he pleases and reforms himself afterwards. If he lived in Hyborian Age he would definitely be a Set worshipper along with Thulsa Doom.
And he's also dead by the Golden Axe.
It's like that the only thing that really could kill him.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/d040c969227d8903927b6a09c523e115/tumblr_orwm5cMO9Q1qd4q8ao1_500.gif)
It's likely he was hoisted with his own petard, but I still think he wasn't invinclible with the axe or else the fight would just go on indefinitely until the heroes loose.
I think it's not on Genesis / Mega Drive version, since it's kinda hard to animate in 16 bit pallete with limited rom size.
But Genesis / Mega Drive version came with extra final level with Death Bringer as a final boss.
Death Bringer's probably the one who rises Death Adder from his grave.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/a47b5150797112a10c19e8464847adb4/tumblr_mvstk2aSG91sfivguo10_r1_400.gif)
Honestly, I don't remember much how the Mega Drive version ended. It's been a long time.
So my story version is ... protagonist's not just wanted to defeat the bad guys.
He also wanted to revive his/her loved one/ones by restoring Golden Axe who have the power to rise people from their graves.
After collecting many fragments from various places, he finally succeed.
Both in defeating the bad guys and resurrect the ones he/she loved.
But something went wrong...
His/her loved ones are different and are not what they used to be...
They now seems to be kinda .... evil.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/56/13/6a/56136a7e0801715bfe7a94eb122df193.jpg)
If I recall, in the PC version of Golden Axe, Gilius did had a brother named Garī (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Gar%C4%AB).

To resurrect the dead, I believe would be too much for the Golden Axe to do (As stated in varous endings of The Duel). I believe however the Golden Axe would have the power to enhance magic and strength. As in give spells as boost or make the most advance spells more easy to cast.

For example, for an average necromantic wizard, raising a group of skeletons is perhaps an advance spell to master. Whenever Death Adder knew of this spell or had a warlock in his ranks to cast the spell for him is unknown, but the power of the Golden Axe would of made that spell easy to summon a whole army of skeletons.

If the Golden Axe could resurrect the dead it would just be too conveniant to the plot to restore Gilias brother, Ax's mother and Tyris royal parents. But as you suggested if it was done with a spell that goes wrong and turn the resurrected becomes corrupted, undead or an abomination, I can imagine that happening with using the axe for such a ritual than the axe itself.

Also, if Golden Axe is ever made into a "Sega Cinematic Universe" movie, I like the idea of the axe being literally made from rings (https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Ring_(Paramount)), and because of the if the weilder wishes to leave Yuria and visit another planet, they can use the axe to literally cut a rift to other worlds.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 15, 2022, 10:17:02 pm
I guess you're right. Other than my GoldEdge suggestion, what would you suggest as a reboot to the Golden Axe franchise?

I want to be surprised so I'm hopeful for a new gameplay.
Still what I wanted back then was many characters with different gameplay-style that could blend together.
And that's already achieved in Dragon's Crown.
I kinda like how fighter could change his sword to almost any weapon he found
how archer could pick arrows that were used by enemies before
and was surprised how Sorceress could revived fallen enemies to make them our partners in fight.
Riding a sabretooth or a raptor instead of dragons and interesting enemies (including killer rabbit boss).
So many things that made me surprised. I like to be surprised.

(https://c.tenor.com/JGKZs_KMO-sAAAAC/dragons-crown-fantasy.gif)

(https://c.tenor.com/YfAmYUJ1mkUAAAAC/vanillaware-dragons-crown.gif)

It's just a shame back then Atlus wasn't part of SEGA yet.
Because if it was, I'm pretty sure SEGA would let Vanillaware to make this game as Golden Axe's sequel,
not just spiritual successor.

(https://c.tenor.com/WhrUzVSw5uwAAAAC/dragons-crown-fighter.gif)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/78539fc46859445789cd10592d0b723a/d9521b25a6350c49-22/s400x600/de8629bf11c6da0d7e07d7da2f51e7c52a733757.gifv)

We cannot say for sure if the power of the Golden Axe did this. Given Yuria is a magical world/country/kingdom (Yuria is never really clearly stated what body of land it is, other than the Kingdom of Firewood being a part of Yuria) we dunno if it's just general dark magic that could be the standard of the world. I believe those skeletons were based after the skeletons from Jason and the Argonauts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqRjDGAJ5dc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqRjDGAJ5dc)
Though what I find curious about these skeletons is that they show up on the giant eagle stage (I believe the eagle is actually a roc (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roc_(mythology))) Pressuming the back of the roc is flesh, that means the human-like skeletons are coming up from the birds back. What's up with that?
Eitherway, we dunno if these skeletons are risen directly from the power of the Golden Axe or not. Yuria is suppose to be a world of sorcery so this could be something some or most wizards could do without the axe.

I think they're showing up only on where the heroes are... since they were revived by Golden Axe (my opinion).
Before the giant eagle stage, some of them were already showing up in the end of stage 2.

Again, I believe this scene is a reference to popular fantasy movie at the time, that being Conan the Barbarian with Thulsa Doom's ability to turn into a snake.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDKtMygiCVs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDKtMygiCVs)
It might be possible that Death Adder had the power to become many snakes as he pleases and reforms himself afterwards. If he lived in Hyborian Age he would definitely be a Set worshipper along with Thulsa Doom.

The snakes probably yes, what about the corpses?

Honestly, I don't remember much how the Mega Drive version ended. It's been a long time.

 PC version version's also the same with Mega Drive.
You got one more final stage and Death Bringer as final boss.

(https://i.redd.it/c78e72ra55i61.jpg)

I guess they change the ending for the home version
because the arcade version's ending is too comedic.

If I recall, in the PC version of Golden Axe, Gilius did had a brother named Garī (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Gar%C4%AB).

To resurrect the dead, I believe would be too much for the Golden Axe to do (As stated in varous endings of The Duel). I believe however the Golden Axe would have the power to enhance magic and strength. As in give spells as boost or make the most advance spells more easy to cast.

For example, for an average necromantic wizard, raising a group of skeletons is perhaps an advance spell to master. Whenever Death Adder knew of this spell or had a warlock in his ranks to cast the spell for him is unknown, but the power of the Golden Axe would of made that spell easy to summon a whole army of skeletons.

If the Golden Axe could resurrect the dead it would just be too conveniant to the plot to restore Gilias brother, Ax's mother and Tyris royal parents. But as you suggested if it was done with a spell that goes wrong and turn the resurrected becomes corrupted, undead or an abomination, I can imagine that happening with using the axe for such a ritual than the axe itself.

Also, if Golden Axe is ever made into a "Sega Cinematic Universe" movie, I like the idea of the axe being literally made from rings (https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Ring_(Paramount)), and because of the if the weilder wishes to leave Yuria and visit another planet, they can use the axe to literally cut a rift to other worlds.

No, it's not because the spell goes wrong.
My version is golden axe basically is an evil weapon.
He's not really ressurecting the dead ones, he tricked them.
Those are evil creatures in disguise who's granted the memory of the dead one.
It's like the worms on Kamen Rider Kabuto TV series, aliens who pretended to be human they gained memories from.
To give a conflict to the protagonist, not just the ususal good vs evil story.

Why would Death Bringer let Death Adder in the front and take all the glory while he wanted to be remained unknown (at least until the heroes found his existence after being told by the king that they saved).
My version is because Death Bringer is the evil Golden Axe's spirit himself turned into flesh.
He manipulated Death Adder to get what he want.
Death Adder is also the closest one to his ideal version of evil,
that's why he copied his form (but with different color).

(https://i.ibb.co/CJHsx3J/Death-Adder-Death-Bringer-Death-Adder-Jr.jpg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 16, 2022, 05:57:32 am
I want to be surprised so I'm hopeful for a new gameplay.
Still what I wanted back then was many characters with different gameplay-style that could blend together.
And that's already achieved in Dragon's Crown.
I kinda like how fighter could change his sword to almost any weapon he found
how archer could pick arrows that were used by enemies before
and was surprised how Sorceress could revived fallen enemies to make them our partners in fight.
Riding a sabretooth or a raptor instead of dragons and interesting enemies (including killer rabbit boss).
So many things that made me surprised. I like to be surprised.

(https://c.tenor.com/JGKZs_KMO-sAAAAC/dragons-crown-fantasy.gif)

(https://c.tenor.com/YfAmYUJ1mkUAAAAC/vanillaware-dragons-crown.gif)

It's just a shame back then Atlus wasn't part of SEGA yet.
Because if it was, I'm pretty sure SEGA would let Vanillaware to make this game as Golden Axe's sequel,
not just spiritual successor.

(https://c.tenor.com/WhrUzVSw5uwAAAAC/dragons-crown-fighter.gif)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/78539fc46859445789cd10592d0b723a/d9521b25a6350c49-22/s400x600/de8629bf11c6da0d7e07d7da2f51e7c52a733757.gifv)
Never played Dragon Crown but it does look spot on in side-scrolling beat 'em up gameplay. And the girls are sexy as well. Dragon Crown would likely get that movie deal over Golden Axe... though probably be better off as an animated movie. Can't imagine they can get actors with those badonka-donks and bazookas.
I think they're showing up only on where the heroes are... since they were revived by Golden Axe (my opinion).
Before the giant eagle stage, some of them were already showing up in the end of stage 2.
I guess so. Maybe if someone scattered hydra's teeth in advance on the eagles back. I still believe the Golden Axe was the source of power for the skeleton spell and not that cause of it.
The snakes probably yes, what about the corpses?
I think it was just a pile of corpses. Maybe past victims or so. We see the snakes slither through the corpses, form his body and the corpses just explode out the way. After all, it wouldn't make sense to pressume Adder was one of those corpses at the beginning of the fight given he's the one who stole the axe to begin with and conquered Yuria. One of his minions would be like "Oh! The boss just died and left this axe here. I guess I'll take it and rule Yuria now."

I think the corpses were just for show.
PC version version's also the same with Mega Drive.
You got one more final stage and Death Bringer as final boss.

(https://i.redd.it/c78e72ra55i61.jpg)

I guess they change the ending for the home version
because the arcade version's ending is too comedic.
Yeah but is it "canon" though? And does that mena Death Bringer was the master mind, not Death Adder? The ending isn't that clear on the matter. Plus it skips the cool snake scene.
No, it's not because the spell goes wrong.
My version is golden axe basically is an evil weapon.
He's not really ressurecting the dead ones, he tricked them.
Those are evil creatures in disguise who's granted the memory of the dead one.
It's like the worms on Kamen Rider Kabuto TV series, aliens who pretended to be human they gained memories from.
To give a conflict to the protagonist, not just the ususal good vs evil story.
I can imagine your version of the axe once belonging to Dark Guld (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Guld). Dark Guld wasn't just a titan/giant, but he was present at the very war of the titans where the legend of the Golden Axe began. And given the sound of his name and the armour he wears, I wouldn't be surprised if he wa the original owner of the axe.

For your version of the axe, I can understand. I regard my version of the Golden Axe like the Triforce (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Triforce).
For my version of the golden axe:
As for how I imagine the "Sega Cinematic Universe" version of the axe:
Why would Death Bringer let Death Adder in the front and take all the glory while he wanted to be remained unknown (at least until the heroes found his existence after being told by the king that they saved).
My version is because Death Bringer is the evil Golden Axe's spirit himself turned into flesh.
He manipulated Death Adder to get what he want.
Death Adder is also the closest one to his ideal version of evil,
that's why he copied his form (but with different color).

(https://i.ibb.co/CJHsx3J/Death-Adder-Death-Bringer-Death-Adder-Jr.jpg)
Going with my Dark Guld theory, Death Bringer could of been an "avatar" of Dark Guld. But Death Bringers inclusion was still a little confusing. I still think the Arcade version is more "canon".
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 17, 2022, 01:30:00 am
Never played Dragon Crown but it does look spot on in side-scrolling beat 'em up gameplay. And the girls are sexy as well. Dragon Crown would likely get that movie deal over Golden Axe... though probably be better off as an animated movie. Can't imagine they can get actors with those badonka-donks and bazookas.

It could always be toned down.
Movie's character design rarely to be game /comic accurate anyway.
Hollywood always changing heroine's costume in the movie version.
Examples :

Kitana

(https://i.pinimg.com/600x315/6d/cc/4b/6dcc4b04c8d74f8a616a6094ccc5de31.jpg)

Mai Shiranui :

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/6ee2fe898fd11306fe63877487cd094b/tumblr_inline_n6cuvhR7NH1sgefef.png)

Red Sonja :

(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/b8/01/07/b8010704dc83ffc4dcf0a3d45f36df85.jpg)

While of course it's always better to have this, we're still got to be realistic

(https://i.imgur.com/DEDe1Ts.jpg)


I guess so. Maybe if someone scattered hydra's teeth in advance on the eagles back. I still believe the Golden Axe was the source of power for the skeleton spell and not that cause of it.I think it was just a pile of corpses. Maybe past victims or so.

Or may be it's from previous heroes that challenging him before Gillius, Ax, and Tyris came.

We see the snakes slither through the corpses, form his body and the corpses just explode out the way. After all, it wouldn't make sense to pressume Adder was one of those corpses at the beginning of the fight given he's the one who stole the axe to begin with and conquered Yuria. One of his minions would be like "Oh! The boss just died and left this axe here. I guess I'll take it and rule Yuria now."

I think the corpses were just for show.Yeah but is it "canon" though?

Since I think Mega Drive and PC version was the canon one,
Death Adder's just showing up normally is the right approach.
That's why the Mega Drive version skip the cool snake scene, because it make no sense to the story.
He should be wandering around ordering his minions,
not hiding himself by changing into snakes.

Quote
And does that mean Death Bringer was the master mind, not Death Adder?
The ending isn't that clear on the matter.
 Plus it skips the cool snake scene.

They could be just working together for the same goal.
Death Bringer wanted to see the world in chaos, but not interested in ruling it.
Death Adder wanted to rule the world, whatever it takes.
Just like Jedah and Gill (https://64.media.tumblr.com/456902034f7d299fb8cc2769857bd400/tumblr_p4dk0qTgqT1qk3kq5o1_1280.jpg) in Street Fighter vs Darkstalkers.

I can imagine your version of the axe once belonging to Dark Guld (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Guld). Dark Guld wasn't just a titan/giant, but he was present at the very war of the titans where the legend of the Golden Axe began. And given the sound of his name and the armour he wears, I wouldn't be surprised if he wa the original owner of the axe.

For your version of the axe, I can understand. I regard my version of the Golden Axe like the Triforce (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Triforce).
For my version of the golden axe:
  • Was forged during a titanomachy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanomachy) on Yuria. Likely created by powerful gods to end the wart in their favour. As for how the ae was made is unknown but it's powers can be used for good or bad, regardless the intentions of the weilder.
  • Gives the holder of the axe great strength and endurance. Near-invulnerable endurance makes them boss-tier characters and their newfound strength makes swinging the axe with such ease and deadly precision. The axe maybe provide invincibility with the acception of harm from the axe itself but the opponent will have to turn the axe against the holder, either with trickery or skilled to make the axe fly out the holders hand and fall on them.
  • The axe is a source of great magic. I pressume sorcery is common in the land of Yuria with some spells and rituals more complicated than others. Spells however will be much more powerful and easier to cast with the golden axe as a source of power or conduit for spells. Perhaps the axe is capable of turning the holders will into magic (such as limited wish-granting) and maybe perform some miracles such as healing and maybe resurrecting the recently deceased but I wouldn't want "and they all came back to life and live happily ever after" sort of endings with the axe.
  • The axe can be destroyed, with it's powers divided amongst the fragments. The axe can also be melted down and used for other things such as Zoma (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Zoma)'s potion or Panchos (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Panchos)' armour. (In my GoldEdge game idea, nine fragments of the Golden Axe are melted down and added into the forging of nine seperate weapons, each weapon with a various power. When all nine weapons are reunited they will magically reform the axe.)
As for how I imagine the "Sega Cinematic Universe" version of the axe:
  • Yuria once being a country or a continent on Wachowski's Earth (https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Earth_(Paramount)) along time a go, somewhen during the bronze age (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age) (or better yet the "hyborian age" if it's not a copyrighted thing). The axe was created during a titanomachy by three "gods", who were actually travellers from another world.
  • The golden axe is made from the same metal the rings (https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Ring_(Paramount)) are made from. The three gods believed that the fate of this world was more important than their means to return home and thus melted down all their rings to forge the axe and bestowed the metal with divine powers. (Or maybe they saved at least one ring each to go home with.)
  • Same as the above powers I mentioned, but the axe may also have the ability to create portals like the rings did. Only instead of rings, the axe can create rifts by concentrating on the desired location and swinging the axe through the air to "cut" a rift through space.
Going with my Dark Guld theory, Death Bringer could of been an "avatar" of Dark Guld. But Death Bringers inclusion was still a little confusing. I still think the Arcade version is more "canon".

Dark Guld theory seems possible.
It's just I don't like him, his design was too bland and forgetable.
I doubt fans have long lasting impression of him.
Unless those who grew up with Sonic The Comic of course.
Even his bodyguard (Headless Death Armor) was more memorable than him.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/292db4648cb15cc82a1f4f8169602188/tumblr_n1euql2Rb91sfivguo9_400.gif)

Arcade version's ending was too wacky
Characters came up from arcade screen.
Tyris and friends suddenly isekai-ed to our world.
There's no way it's canon for me.
Though Golden Axe characters in modern world wasn't a bad idea.

(https://i.ibb.co/svKwptZ/Golden-Axe-Arcade-Ending.jpg)

Still there's drawback of making Mega Drive / Genesis as a canon one
Tyris Flare's canon costume would be weirder :

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/953821424517251072/FB_IMG_1647478203606.jpg?width=302&height=595)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 17, 2022, 06:43:53 am
I can't be bothered to keep breaking down the quotes all the time so I'll summerize the bits.
It could always be toned down.
Movie's character design rarely to be game /comic accurate anyway.
Hollywood always changing heroine's costume in the movie version.
True but judging from those screenshots of Dragon Crown, the characters (mostly the females) look somewhat exaggerated in their voluptous figure. Even the fairy and the elf firl with more slender bodies are a bit exaggerated in posture. and the knight is just a wall of muscle. Makes me wonder if the thief is also there to steal the hearts of the ladies than just the treasures. I think a movie of Dragons Crown would be better off animated so that they may stick to some of it's exaggerations.
Like the Bayonetta movie. I bet they knew they couldn't make that live action because Bayonetta ups the antics by a hundred so making it animated would be better off.
Or may be it's from previous heroes that challenging him before Gillius, Ax, and Tyris came.
That could work. The hydra's teeth brought on the skeletons of those who had fallen from the hydra. Though I think it's useful to carry an army in your pouch to produce anywhere you need it.
Since I think Mega Drive and PC version was the canon one,
Death Adder's just showing up normally is the right approach.
That's why the Mega Drive version skip the cool snake scene, because it make no sense to the story.
He should be wandering around ordering his minions,
not hiding himself by changing into snakes.
The snakes makes him look more unearthly. Kind of like Thulsa Doom's ability to turn into a large serpent. Thulsa Doom was still very much human but his sorcery allowed him to achieve occult status.
Maybe Death Adder turns into many snakes in order to spy on the heroes or find it more efficient to travel? Or simply because it terrifies his minions or shows his divinity which keeps them in line.
They could be just working together for the same goal.
Death Bringer wanted to see the world in chaos, but not interested in ruling it.
Death Adder wanted to rule the world, whatever it takes.
Just like Jedah and Gill (https://64.media.tumblr.com/456902034f7d299fb8cc2769857bd400/tumblr_p4dk0qTgqT1qk3kq5o1_1280.jpg) in Street Fighter vs Darkstalkers.
At least Jedah and Gill had seperate character models. The fact Death Bringer was simply a recolour of Death Adder and both using the word "Death" in their name, to me it feels like Death Bringer was a last minute decision in the development of the game. It's why I regard the Arcade version the original continuity. The things you criticize about the Arcade version I find cool and we vice-versa on the Mega Drive/PC versions.
Dark Guld theory seems possible.
It's just I don't like him, his design was too bland and forgetable.
I doubt fans have long lasting impression of him.
Unless those who grew up with Sonic The Comic of course.
Even his bodyguard (Headless Death Armor) was more memorable than him.
It's just he wears this bright gold armour that to me makes it look like he had the armour and axe made as a matching set at the time. And with a name like "Dark Guld" makes it sound like has more of a connection to the axe.

In my GoldEdge game idea, I like the idea of the hero being haunted by a mysterious figure who turns out to be Dark Guld, a spirit bounded to the axe and wants to see it restored. Think of it like Joker from Arkham Knight, though maybe doesn't show up as often.
Arcade version's ending was too wacky
Characters came up from arcade screen.
Tyris and friends suddenly isekai-ed to our world.
There's no way it's canon for me.
Though Golden Axe characters in modern world wasn't a bad idea.
As much as I believe the Arcade version is the canon version. Even I admit the post-credit scene was perhaps there for a laugh and not really canon ending.

However that post-credit scene did inspire me for how GoldEdge starts. A bunch of youths find an abandoned Sega arcade, you get to choose and customize one of the youths to play as. Despite no power and how run down it is they find an oricinal arcade machine of Golden Axe still operatable and mysteriously powered. On the dash board is a golden arcade token. When your character starts to play the machine they are isekei'd to Yuria where they must reassemble the Golden Axe.
This introduction is a slight nod to the funny post-credit scene. Only instead of Golden Axe coming to the modern world at the end of the game it's a modern hero entering the Golden Axe world at the beginning.
Still there's drawback of making Mega Drive / Genesis as a canon one
Tyris Flare's canon costume would be weirder :
As much as I like skimpy amazon warriors I'm not that hung up over the difference of Tyris Flare's chainmail thong. They added bones and leather straps to her Beast Rider design anyway so they could probably redesign our heroes if they ever remade Golden Axe. I prefer it if they lean toward more classic based designs than Beast Rider designs and I like the use of colour than just browns and dull red.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 17, 2022, 08:46:59 pm
I can't be bothered to keep breaking down the quotes all the time so I'll summerize the bits.True but judging from those screenshots of Dragon Crown, the characters (mostly the females) look somewhat exaggerated in their voluptous figure. Even the fairy and the elf firl with more slender bodies are a bit exaggerated in posture. and the knight is just a wall of muscle. Makes me wonder if the thief is also there to steal the hearts of the ladies than just the treasures. I think a movie of Dragons Crown would be better off animated so that they may stick to some of it's exaggerations.
Like the Bayonetta movie. I bet they knew they couldn't make that live action because Bayonetta ups the antics by a hundred so making it animated would be better off.

It has barbarian-theme, of course it full of wall of muscle.

(https://c.tenor.com/Ks8XD5N7JIIAAAAC/dragons-crown-dwarf.gif)

(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/94/56/8f/94568f45629fc2ffd121efbf5847cfc4--dragons-crown-game-environment.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a8/e8/85/a8e885ee69cba43f65c86bdbbea806c6.jpg)

(https://c.tenor.com/kwsEZ2uX-J4AAAAC/dragons-crown-dwarf.gif)

That could work. The hydra's teeth brought on the skeletons of those who had fallen from the hydra. Though I think it's useful to carry an army in your pouch to produce anywhere you need it.The snakes makes him look more unearthly. Kind of like Thulsa Doom's ability to turn into a large serpent. Thulsa Doom was still very much human but his sorcery allowed him to achieve occult status.
Maybe Death Adder turns into many snakes in order to spy on the heroes or find it more efficient to travel? Or simply because it terrifies his minions or shows his divinity which keeps them in line.At least Jedah and Gill had seperate character models. The fact Death Bringer was simply a recolour of Death Adder and both using the word "Death" in their name, to me it feels like Death Bringer was a last minute decision in the development of the game. It's why I regard the Arcade version the original continuity.

It's simply a recolour because of rom size limitation.
If it wasn't limited, I'm sure they'll have different design.
For example in SEGA Heroes :
Death Adder, Death Adder Jr, and Death Bringer each has different design.
Too bad Death Bringer (and bunch of other characters) didn't manage to show up because the game was already terminated at the half the story.

Also some trivia :
SEGA of America sometimes has a different version of story that's different than SOJ.
Remember Sonic CD? They changed the manual with their own version.
Amy Rose's name was changed into Princess Sally.
That's happened with Golden Axe on Genesis too.
The changed Death Adder into Death Adder Jr
and changed Death Bringer to Death Adder.

So according to Genesis manual...
This one is Death Adder Jr :

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/a1b0d9424190355691111feb79bca594/66561f3370c62609-19/s540x810/45bd85a1b17177ac8bcc0b19d7fce34f71691841.jpg)

While this one is Death Adder :

(https://appstickers-cdn.appadvice.com/319600514/837415333/cacc9a37fa76e48fec6556ce292e1bc2-7.png)

So Genesis canon is even different than Mega Drive canon.
Mega Drive canon is still the original creator's vision :
The green and violet version is Death Bringer
and Death Adder Jr is only a boss in easy mode,
and also a boss in Game Gear version.
(though the US version changed the story again,
so that in Game Gear version it's Death Adder, not DA Jr.)

The things you criticize about the Arcade version I find cool and we vice-versa on the Mega Drive/PC versions.It's just he wears this bright gold armour that to me makes it look like he had the armour and axe made as a matching set at the time. And with a name like "Dark Guld" makes it sound like has more of a connection to the axe. In my GoldEdge game idea, I like the idea of the hero being haunted by a mysterious figure who turns out to be Dark Guld, a spirit bounded to the axe and wants to see it restored. Think of it like Joker from Arkham Knight, though maybe doesn't show up as often.

I always think if we treat Golden Axe II with Dark Guld on Mega Drive as canon,
then the prequel on Mega Drive is the canon one, not the arcade version.
Because Golden Axe II on Mega Drive is the sequel of Golden Axe on Mega Drive.

As much as I believe the Arcade version is the canon version. Even I admit the post-credit scene was perhaps there for a laugh and not really canon ending.

However that post-credit scene did inspire me for how GoldEdge starts. A bunch of youths find an abandoned Sega arcade, you get to choose and customize one of the youths to play as. Despite no power and how run down it is they find an oricinal arcade machine of Golden Axe still operatable and mysteriously powered. On the dash board is a golden arcade token. When your character starts to play the machine they are isekei'd to Yuria where they must reassemble the Golden Axe.
This introduction is a slight nod to the funny post-credit scene. Only instead of Golden Axe coming to the modern world at the end of the game it's a modern hero entering the Golden Axe world at the beginning.As much as I like skimpy amazon warriors I'm not that hung up over the difference of Tyris Flare's chainmail thong. They added bones and leather straps to her Beast Rider design anyway so they could probably redesign our heroes if they ever remade Golden Axe. I prefer it if they lean toward more classic based designs than Beast Rider designs and I like the use of colour than just browns and dull red.

Well... Let's agree to disagree then.
You prefer the arcade version to be canon
I prefer the Mega Drive and PC version to be canon
Some people may prefer Beast Rider to be canon.
Other prefer Golden Axe Myth (where Death Adder used to be one of the heroes) to be the canon one.
That's fine. They all have own charm and merit.
We don't have to always agree to each other.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/09065f5fcca21d8551da5704752d35ea/54f2f0bc6f28e7b5-38/s500x750/d6f74d86144d3a08a47aa6e8c97134626518ebca.gifv)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 18, 2022, 12:14:28 am
Golden Axe mock-ups fan art for the pico8 by castpixel

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKIRopqXEA4bm26?format=png&name=small)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKIRpdHXIAEsqJW?format=png&name=small)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKIRrkbXsAsKIVg?format=png&name=small)

Quote
"my Golden Axe mock-ups for the pico8.
RTs appreciated!
128x128px 16 color"

Source : https://twitter.com/castpixel/status/1486770712740339712 (https://twitter.com/castpixel/status/1486770712740339712)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 18, 2022, 07:03:21 am
It has barbarian-theme, of course it full of wall of muscle.

(https://c.tenor.com/Ks8XD5N7JIIAAAAC/dragons-crown-dwarf.gif)

(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/94/56/8f/94568f45629fc2ffd121efbf5847cfc4--dragons-crown-game-environment.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a8/e8/85/a8e885ee69cba43f65c86bdbbea806c6.jpg)

(https://c.tenor.com/kwsEZ2uX-J4AAAAC/dragons-crown-dwarf.gif)
It's like trees took manly shapes and were around three-quarters done when they did the muscles.
It's simply a recolour because of rom size limitation.
If it wasn't limited, I'm sure they'll have different design.
For example in SEGA Heroes :
Death Adder, Death Adder Jr, and Death Bringer each has different design.
Too bad Death Bringer (and bunch of other characters) didn't manage to show up because the game was already terminated at the half the story.

Also some trivia :
SEGA of America sometimes has a different version of story that's different than SOJ.
Remember Sonic CD? They changed the manual with their own version.
Amy Rose's name was changed into Princess Sally.
That's happened with Golden Axe on Genesis too.
The changed Death Adder into Death Adder Jr
and changed Death Bringer to Death Adder.

So according to Genesis manual...
This one is Death Adder Jr :

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/a1b0d9424190355691111feb79bca594/66561f3370c62609-19/s540x810/45bd85a1b17177ac8bcc0b19d7fce34f71691841.jpg)

While this one is Death Adder :

(https://appstickers-cdn.appadvice.com/319600514/837415333/cacc9a37fa76e48fec6556ce292e1bc2-7.png)

So Genesis canon is even different than Mega Drive canon.
Mega Drive canon is still the original creator's vision :
The green and violet version is Death Bringer
and Death Adder Jr is only a boss in easy mode,
and also a boss in Game Gear version.
(though the US version changed the story again,
so that in Game Gear version it's Death Adder, not DA Jr.)
So... Death Bringer is Death Adders father?
(https://c.tenor.com/XUPHzjCyM_IAAAAC/search-your.gif)
I always think if we treat Golden Axe II with Dark Guld on Mega Drive as canon,
then the prequel on Mega Drive is the canon one, not the arcade version.
Because Golden Axe II on Mega Drive is the sequel of Golden Axe on Mega Drive.
That makes sense though I'm still not entirely sure the order of things. After all The Revenge of Death Adder (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Revenge_of_Death_Adder) is technically the sequel to the first arcade game. So maybe the arcade contuniuty consist of those two games and The Duel.
Well... Let's agree to disagree then.
You prefer the arcade version to be canon
I prefer the Mega Drive and PC version to be canon
Some people may prefer Beast Rider to be canon.
Other prefer Golden Axe Myth (where Death Adder used to be one of the heroes) to be the canon one.
That's fine. They all have own charm and merit.
We don't have to always agree to each other.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/09065f5fcca21d8551da5704752d35ea/54f2f0bc6f28e7b5-38/s500x750/d6f74d86144d3a08a47aa6e8c97134626518ebca.gifv)
Isn't Golden Axe Myth a fan game? Thus non-canon?

Eitherway, this is why we need a proper reboot. Something all Golden Axe fans can enjoy and agree on while at the same time revitalizing the series. But that's never gonna happen.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 20, 2022, 08:44:48 pm
It's like trees took manly shapes and were around three-quarters done when they did the muscles.

Talking about trees, it's kinda spoiler but there's this tree (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/57/df/85/57df8563df8dde21c87f87fb935d7dd2.jpg) in Dragon's Crown.

So... Death Bringer is Death Adders father?

If Disney bought SEGA, it could be reality.

That makes sense though I'm still not entirely sure the order of things. After all The Revenge of Death Adder (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Revenge_of_Death_Adder) is technically the sequel to the first arcade game. So maybe the arcade contuniuty consist of those two games and The Duel.

The Duel art direction is so different compared to the previous two, it's like a separated universe already.

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e7/68/17/e7681782fc924cf3f1e4f49bbe110961.jpg)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/953821424726978610/FB_IMG_1647478279558.jpg)

But story-wise yes,  arcade continuity might consist of GA, Revenge, and The Duel.

Isn't Golden Axe Myth a fan game? Thus non-canon?

Eitherway, this is why we need a proper reboot. Something all Golden Axe fans can enjoy and agree on while at the same time revitalizing the series. But that's never gonna happen.

Definitely non canon, but when fans don't like the official canon, they could make their version of it.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 21, 2022, 12:13:54 am
Gillius Rockhead (Golden Axe: The Duel) joins Samurai Shodown 2 DUEL!
(Homebrew/Fan Game for SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JanLLKNNgc

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/ce1af98964f40d9b1552f696c20de321/c4debe175c116a82-ed/s540x810/b54a3cf4905c68280125f163a0d769dd6f035eb3.gifv)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 21, 2022, 05:51:49 am
Talking about trees, it's kinda spoiler but there's this tree (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/57/df/85/57df8563df8dde21c87f87fb935d7dd2.jpg) in Dragon's Crown.
Surprised they didn't put boobs or sex appeal on it.
If Disney bought SEGA, it could be reality.
Doubt that will ever happen, or if I even want it to happen. My problem with Disney is that they've become to big for their own good, that "Disney Magic" is a façade for cutthroat corproate tactics.
The Duel art direction is so different compared to the previous two, it's like a separated universe already.

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e7/68/17/e7681782fc924cf3f1e4f49bbe110961.jpg)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/953821424726978610/FB_IMG_1647478279558.jpg)

But story-wise yes,  arcade continuity might consist of GA, Revenge, and The Duel.
Yeah The Duel was probably made by a diffrent team who only had a few reference of the original series and just went anime because everyone liked anime at the time even if at the expense of the cinematic-realism the series was trying to go for. I will admit including elves, bomb experts and leather-clad doctors with swords somewhat breaks the immersion. After all Golden Axe is suppose to be based in it's own hyborian age (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyborian_Age), or at least an early bronze age (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age) of sorts which I've seen rarely done in fantasy-genre which usually favours middle-age settings. The Duel just feels like it threw in generic gantasy settings crap in regardless of what the previous arcade games set up for itself.

This is why if we ever get a Golden Axe reboot, if they can't use the "hyborian age" for copyright reasons then the very least insistant on setting it in the bronze age. There's loads and loads of middle-age fantasy so let's settle with early-age instead.
Definitely non canon, but when fans don't like the official canon, they could make their version of it.
True... but I think it's only canon if Sega approoves of it. That or it makes logical sense.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 21, 2022, 10:29:52 pm
Surprised they didn't put boobs or sex appeal on it.

Actually.. Okay I need to stop spoiling this game..
I still kinda regret spoiling about killer rabbits before.
That's one of the biggest surprises in the game.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/1594501333e30547ae52aeffc40994f7/tumblr_mi3jvopqRy1s5aup5o1_400.gif)

Doubt that will ever happen, or if I even want it to happen. My problem with Disney is that they've become to big for their own good, that "Disney Magic" is a façade for cutthroat corproate tactics.

Evolve or die.
That's how Disney choose on how to adapt in the modern world.
We may not like it but that's how they chose to survive.

(https://c.tenor.com/Pg8UPK1tQ8UAAAAM/we-adapt-or-die-janet-mcteer.gif)

Yeah The Duel was probably made by a diffrent team who only had a few reference of the original series and just went anime because everyone liked anime at the time even if at the expense of the cinematic-realism the series was trying to go for. I will admit including elves, bomb experts and leather-clad doctors with swords somewhat breaks the immersion. After all Golden Axe is suppose to be based in it's own hyborian age (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyborian_Age), or at least an early bronze age (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age) of sorts which I've seen rarely done in fantasy-genre which usually favours middle-age settings. The Duel just feels like it threw in generic gantasy settings crap in regardless of what the previous arcade games set up for itself.

This is why if we ever get a Golden Axe reboot, if they can't use the "hyborian age" for copyright reasons then the very least insistant on setting it in the bronze age. There's loads and loads of middle-age fantasy so let's settle with early-age instead.

I wonder how many hundred years have passed from Golden Axe to Golden Axe: The Duel.
All I know that Gillius Rockhead (Golden Axe: The Duel) is the grandson of Gillius Thunderhead (Golden Axe)
And Dwarves could live hundred years..

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c9/f8/20/c9f82028f8e3f843a58c7dbd587b86b6.jpg)

True... but I think it's only canon if Sega approoves of it. That or it makes logical sense.

Yep, or treat it as multiverse.. since SEGA's version of canon is sometimes changing..
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 22, 2022, 12:34:50 am
Milan Flare fan art by Zab Zarock

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/62d7d00ac3cdccd2ca73b8fe45ba3a82/e0ef2a064124f850-9b/s640x960/53a3bf327bedde1d80f0a97d26bb4542911903d9.jpg)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/d29b215522f526d15fbd4f11668331f4/e0ef2a064124f850-4c/s540x810/96343a4d0eaba6e2617576207fcb850c6c4db260.jpg)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/77d839853ad32c38ced8a3dea61e8713/e0ef2a064124f850-d4/s540x810/3cb3623ebfa7fc6a0aede95c247aed21e90b2e1d.jpg)

Link : https://www.instagram.com/zabzarock/?hl=en
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 22, 2022, 04:58:24 am
Evolve or die.
That's how Disney choose on how to adapt in the modern world.
We may not like it but that's how they chose to survive.

(https://c.tenor.com/Pg8UPK1tQ8UAAAAM/we-adapt-or-die-janet-mcteer.gif)
I know. I just find it hard to enjoy "Disney Magic" when it's an illusion to profit from our nostalgia.
I wonder how many hundred years have passed from Golden Axe to Golden Axe: The Duel.
All I know that Gillius Rockhead (Golden Axe: The Duel) is the grandson of Gillius Thunderhead (Golden Axe)
And Dwarves could live hundred years..

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c9/f8/20/c9f82028f8e3f843a58c7dbd587b86b6.jpg)

Yep, or treat it as multiverse.. since SEGA's version of canon is sometimes changing..
True, but even if a dwarf can live for say 300 years, th bronze-age lasted approximately 3300 BC to 1200 BC.
Given I believe Conan the Barbarian was the basis of the Golden Axe series, the Hyborian Age takes place "between the sinking of Atlantis to the beginning of recording ancient history", so maybe somewhen between the transition of stone to bronze age, which would make sense given some human races in the hyborian age look more primitive than others.

So The Duel taking big skips in civilized progress is a bit confusing. Especially Doc (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Doc) with his designer leather jeans and shoes.

Elves introduced into this fantasy world, I don't mind. We have dwarves, why not elves. Given Keel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Keel) is the only example we have of elves... why do they look flamboyant? I mean, in most medieval fantasy that's normal but I always imagine bronze-age elves being more druidic than bedazzled.
Milan Flare fan art by Zab Zarock

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/62d7d00ac3cdccd2ca73b8fe45ba3a82/e0ef2a064124f850-9b/s640x960/53a3bf327bedde1d80f0a97d26bb4542911903d9.jpg)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/d29b215522f526d15fbd4f11668331f4/e0ef2a064124f850-4c/s540x810/96343a4d0eaba6e2617576207fcb850c6c4db260.jpg)

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/77d839853ad32c38ced8a3dea61e8713/e0ef2a064124f850-d4/s540x810/3cb3623ebfa7fc6a0aede95c247aed21e90b2e1d.jpg)

Link : https://www.instagram.com/zabzarock/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/zabzarock/?hl=en)
Not to be too inappropriate but there's something about those exposed thighs like that which is sexy. That and I'm a pygophilist.
(https://i.imgur.com/aqmZf.jpeg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 22, 2022, 08:54:37 pm
True, but even if a dwarf can live for say 300 years, th bronze-age lasted approximately 3300 BC to 1200 BC.
Given I believe Conan the Barbarian was the basis of the Golden Axe series, the Hyborian Age takes place "between the sinking of Atlantis to the beginning of recording ancient history", so maybe somewhen between the transition of stone to bronze age, which would make sense given some human races in the hyborian age look more primitive than others.

So The Duel taking big skips in civilized progress is a bit confusing. Especially Doc (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Doc) with his designer leather jeans and shoes.

Elves introduced into this fantasy world, I don't mind. We have dwarves, why not elves. Given Keel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Keel) is the only example we have of elves... why do they look flamboyant? I mean, in most medieval fantasy that's normal but I always imagine bronze-age elves being more druidic than bedazzled.

Keel was definitely not represent what elves most look like
but I had no problem with Keel
He reminded me of Marvel's Malekith though,
the Dark Elf of Svartalfheim.
Comic version of course, not movie version.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/db5eb15b01dee03bd4de7f52eb475ede/2301d54e77f103a1-b2/s540x810/3c3397479f2485bdfb29632b63149adaa64821c0.jpg)

But Doc ....
Doc is really the one that feels out of place.
At first I thought he was some kind of time travel hero from future,
decendant of Ax or Tyris.
He reminded me of Kevin Sorbo's Hercules / Young Hercules.
That alone make the fact that he's not fit in "Conan The Barbarian" movie approach.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f7/87/86/f78786ffd8173db2ea028826ef96bcbc.jpg)

Not to be too inappropriate but there's something about those exposed thighs like that which is sexy. That and I'm a pygophilist.
(https://i.imgur.com/aqmZf.jpeg)

I think ZabZarock (the one who made the arts) is more into that too..
Usually fanartists emphasize on boobs, but not him.

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/77/61/6a/77616a5c015ccc4288bdcb4d0dbc8b33.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/fa/be/66/fabe66c64ad79bc585c7f36758a911cb.jpg)

(https://preview.redd.it/swwocpooakg21.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=cb89447a666893ef3147d3a9d96e3a9d59b0d834)



(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0e/94/70/0e9470627f1ab0e7060a424e8940ed40.jpg)

Especially this one : Cammy (NSFW!) (https://64.media.tumblr.com/fad391c306cc8c810312a23a4eca5849/18fe69c0c6b222dd-49/s1280x1920/274a019da53eafdee64cbaa1f37f6d0adf69f7a9.jpg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 23, 2022, 07:28:09 am
Keel was definitely not represent what elves most look like
but I had no problem with Keel
He reminded me of Marvel's Malekith though,
the Dark Elf of Svartalfheim.
Comic version of course, not movie version.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/db5eb15b01dee03bd4de7f52eb475ede/2301d54e77f103a1-b2/s540x810/3c3397479f2485bdfb29632b63149adaa64821c0.jpg)
Yeah I can't help but find The Duel rather wishy-washy because of it.

If I were to introduce elves into Golden Axe, I would make them celtic druidic. Druids have been around since 4th century BCE, maybe older. Plus it would fit in with the theme of the stereotypical love for nature, trees and such.
Keel being from "Crystal Haven" is described a place of ice. So I can imagine Keel from the northern cold regions. Maybe Iceland, north of Greenland or Scandinavia.
But Doc ....
Doc is really the one that feels out of place.
At first I thought he was some kind of time travel hero from future,
decendant of Ax or Tyris.
He reminded me of Kevin Sorbo's Hercules / Young Hercules.
That alone make the fact that he's not fit in "Conan The Barbarian" movie approach.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f7/87/86/f78786ffd8173db2ea028826ef96bcbc.jpg)
All the more reason why I believe The Duel was moade from popular fantasy tropes at the time.
"Everyone likes Tolkein elves, let's throw that in."
"Xenaverse (https://hercules-xena.fandom.com/wiki/Xenaverse) shows are popular with tighht leather jeans and warrior women, let's add that in."
"Guy with 10-12th century bombs that look cartoony? Sure why not."

Meanwhile games like The Revenge of Death Adder (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Revenge_of_Death_Adder) and Golden Axe III (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe_III) introduce a new cast of characters more fitting to the era they could of worked with.
I think ZabZarock (the one who made the arts) is more into that too..
Usually fanartists emphasize on boobs, but not him.

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/77/61/6a/77616a5c015ccc4288bdcb4d0dbc8b33.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/fa/be/66/fabe66c64ad79bc585c7f36758a911cb.jpg)

(https://preview.redd.it/swwocpooakg21.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=cb89447a666893ef3147d3a9d96e3a9d59b0d834)



(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0e/94/70/0e9470627f1ab0e7060a424e8940ed40.jpg)

Especially this one : Cammy (NSFW!) (https://64.media.tumblr.com/fad391c306cc8c810312a23a4eca5849/18fe69c0c6b222dd-49/s1280x1920/274a019da53eafdee64cbaa1f37f6d0adf69f7a9.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/3fd37z.gif)

Me gusta asside, is she an actual cosplay model? Because checking ZabZarock's devART account (https://www.deviantart.com/zabzarock) it might be a guy who is the photographer or director and some of these pictures look kinda CGI.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 23, 2022, 08:05:42 pm
Yeah I can't help but find The Duel rather wishy-washy because of it.

If I were to introduce elves into Golden Axe, I would make them celtic druidic. Druids have been around since 4th century BCE, maybe older. Plus it would fit in with the theme of the stereotypical love for nature, trees and such.
Keel being from "Crystal Haven" is described a place of ice. So I can imagine Keel from the northern cold regions. Maybe Iceland, north of Greenland or Scandinavia.All the more reason why I believe The Duel was moade from popular fantasy tropes at the time.
"Everyone likes Tolkein elves, let's throw that in."
"Xenaverse (https://hercules-xena.fandom.com/wiki/Xenaverse) shows are popular with tighht leather jeans and warrior women, let's add that in."
"Guy with 10-12th century bombs that look cartoony? Sure why not."

Meanwhile games like The Revenge of Death Adder (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Revenge_of_Death_Adder) and Golden Axe III (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe_III) introduce a new cast of characters more fitting to the era they could of worked with.

Yeah... Duel is like Smash Bros then but using OC...

A : Let's gather all these stars into one vs fighting games..
B : But sire, they are all from different era..
A :

(https://c.tenor.com/aHnv-6hPp_sAAAAC/avengers-thanos.gif)

Me gusta asside, is she an actual cosplay model? Because checking ZabZarock's devART account (https://www.deviantart.com/zabzarock) it might be a guy who is the photographer or director and some of these pictures look kinda CGI.

Yep, they are all CGI. ZabZarock is the artist who made all those pictures.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 24, 2022, 11:03:36 am
Yeah... Duel is like Smash Bros then but using OC...

A : Let's gather all these stars into one vs fighting games..
B : But sire, they are all from different era..
A :

(https://c.tenor.com/aHnv-6hPp_sAAAAC/avengers-thanos.gif)
Golden Axe really needs a jump start because of it, as well as a stable established continuty.
Yep, they are all CGI. ZabZarock is the artist who made all those pictures.
I wonder what they'll be like in games?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 25, 2022, 12:06:25 am
Golden Axe really needs a jump start because of it, as well as a stable established continuty.

How about Golden Axe cartoon series?
Like ThunderCats Roar?

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bb/8a/bf/bb8abfdcc89fc506ffb8a2bda4a28ca0.png)

I wonder what they'll be like in games?

With SJW were constantly attacking the way female character dressed (https://img.ifunny.co/images/865a2d7d56a9e7436554bb2e3ad45fca649a2fd1b9e81acb3097f1e4ec1762ff_1.jpg),
I don't think they'll put risque costume like those in popular franchise anymore.
They're now designed with more realistic approach.

(https://preview.redd.it/v97547nrgld21.jpg?auto=webp&s=01ffcedd808e4d81f80ba9f5e9b8a3e96be8a60d)

Or at least given many options of costumes to put on,
with risque costumes are just few of many options.

(https://preview.redd.it/t7stwom0arv31.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=8f99cfec3230737eaa80148a9819af626868c032)

Still depended on the company of course.

Capcom might toned down Juri costume a little
From this :

(https://i.imgur.com/g1QZ1ZH.jpg)

To this :

(https://abload.de/img/tumblr_o9yegaqdyl1usr41k1f.gif)

But SNK that's used to remove Mai's bounciness in US version of KOF games doesn't give a damn about it anymore :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S1CYbJiZ_8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S1CYbJiZ_8)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 25, 2022, 07:59:45 am
How about Golden Axe cartoon series?
Like ThunderCats Roar?

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bb/8a/bf/bb8abfdcc89fc506ffb8a2bda4a28ca0.png)
I... hhng- Y'know what? Victor Courtright, the guy who designed Thundercats Rawr as it is, he also made Aquaman: King of Atlantis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaman:_King_of_Atlantis). And honestly, I think the Aquaman cartoon is alright. It's not "great" but I like the dynamic between Aquaman and Mera, the energy of the show, the voice casting etc. I can see why, like Thundercats, there would be Aquaman fans who wouldn't like this rendition of Aquaman, but I've given King of atlantis a go and I honestly enjoyed the energy and characters of the show much more than Thundercats Rawr.

So yeah while a Golden Axe cartoon series will be the most left-field out-of-place, craziest thing Sega would ever commision... it may still not be entirely  abad thing and would be enjoyable. And besides it would still offer more developed story than the games where you just go kill some evil bad guy for his axe.

Plus, I can so totally imagine that cartoon Gilius being voiced by Brian Doyle-Murray (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Brian-Doyle-Murray/). He would nail the role.
With SJW were constantly attacking the way female character dressed (https://img.ifunny.co/images/865a2d7d56a9e7436554bb2e3ad45fca649a2fd1b9e81acb3097f1e4ec1762ff_1.jpg),
I don't think they'll put risque costume like those in popular franchise anymore.
They're now designed with more realistic approach.

(https://preview.redd.it/v97547nrgld21.jpg?auto=webp&s=01ffcedd808e4d81f80ba9f5e9b8a3e96be8a60d)

Or at least given many options of costumes to put on,
with risque costumes are just few of many options.

(https://preview.redd.it/t7stwom0arv31.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=8f99cfec3230737eaa80148a9819af626868c032)

Still depended on the company of course.

Capcom might toned down Juri costume a little
From this :

(https://i.imgur.com/g1QZ1ZH.jpg)

To this :

(https://abload.de/img/tumblr_o9yegaqdyl1usr41k1f.gif)

But SNK that's used to remove Mai's bounciness in US version of KOF games doesn't give a damn about it anymore :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S1CYbJiZ_8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S1CYbJiZ_8)
I ment if ZabZarock made these models, could they be imported into Unreal or Unity engine?

But yeah as mucha s I believe barbarians and amazons should stick to the stereotypes, Tyris will probably be given more clothing even if I find the Red Sonja like bikini armour iconic.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 28, 2022, 12:18:14 am
I... hhng- Y'know what? Victor Courtright, the guy who designed Thundercats Rawr as it is, he also made Aquaman: King of Atlantis. And honestly, I think the Aquaman cartoon is alright. It's not "great" but I like the dynamic between Aquaman and Mera, the energy of the show, the voice casting etc. I can see why, like Thundercats, there would be Aquaman fans who wouldn't like this rendition of Aquaman, but I've given King of atlantis a go and I honestly enjoyed the energy and characters of the show much more than Thundercats Rawr.
So yeah while a Golden Axe cartoon series will be the most left-field out-of-place, craziest thing Sega would ever commision... it may still not be entirely  abad thing and would be enjoyable. And besides it would still offer more developed story than the games where you just go kill some evil bad guy for his axe.
Plus, I can so totally imagine that cartoon Gilius being voiced by Brian Doyle-Murray. He would nail the role.

Yes, Brian Doyle-Murray would be fit if Gillius had a comedic approach.
He seems always look so serious on the game.
One thing that I like if this style of cartoon happened with that art... at least they still kept their iconic costumes.

I ment if ZabZarock made these models, could they be imported into Unreal or Unity engine?

Depended whether he's familiar with the engine or not.
May be he could, but what for if nobody's gonna follow up with it.

But yeah as mucha s I believe barbarians and amazons should stick to the stereotypes, Tyris will probably be given more clothing even if I find the Red Sonja like bikini armour iconic.

Even He-Man was given more clothing (cape added) even in the movie version.

(https://i.makeagif.com/media/6-15-2019/u68BI6.gif)

Tyris original costume was thankfully unlockable in Beast Rider.
But it's still not enough for me since her long hair is gone.
She still looks like someone else cosplaying as Tyris.

And while we're at it..
Here's ZabZarock fanart of Beast Rider Tyris Flare with the unlockable classic costume :

(https://i.ibb.co/Jz2jzjB/Zab-Zarock-Beast-Rider-Tyris-Flare.png)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 29, 2022, 01:23:02 pm
Yes, Brian Doyle-Murray would be fit if Gillius had a comedic approach.
He seems always look so serious on the game.
One thing that I like if this style of cartoon happened with that art... at least they still kept their iconic costumes.
Yeah. And while Ax ad Tyris costumes appear skimpyish it's not that revealing for a cartoon. Honestly Tyris "modesty" and I guess her design reminds me a bit of Eris (https://grimadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Eris) from GAoB&M.
(https://i.imgur.com/6jBqKhU.gif?noredirect)
Depended whether he's familiar with the engine or not.
May be he could, but what for if nobody's gonna follow up with it.
Just would be nice to have video games... or at least simulations, with such quality models.
Even He-Man was given more clothing (cape added) even in the movie version.

(https://i.makeagif.com/media/6-15-2019/u68BI6.gif)

Tyris original costume was thankfully unlockable in Beast Rider.
But it's still not enough for me since her long hair is gone.
She still looks like someone else cosplaying as Tyris.
That's true. it just looked rather out of place and just there for fan service. Which is a pity because I bet with just a few modifications it would look more befitting for the Beast Riders world while still appealing to the classic.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWwt-StXQAA34TG.png)
And while we're at it..
Here's ZabZarock fanart of Beast Rider Tyris Flare with the unlockable classic costume :

(https://i.ibb.co/Jz2jzjB/Zab-Zarock-Beast-Rider-Tyris-Flare.png)
See now that isn't so bad as an example but perhaps can go a bit more to look more fitting. Like maybe her armour is made from dragon scales granted from the Great Dragon (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Dragon). She could sli pin a joke saying "Isn't it rather impractical for armour?" in which cake the Great Dragon may ay the scales hold his power which will protect her.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e7/1b/85/e71b85bdbde1e80d33386a6b1dfe1227.jpg)
(https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/030/562/031/smaller_square/rafaelo-sales-asset.jpg?1600966554)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fb/Red_Sonja.png)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 29, 2022, 09:47:09 pm
Yeah. And while Ax ad Tyris costumes appear skimpyish it's not that revealing for a cartoon. Honestly Tyris "modesty" and I guess her design reminds me a bit of Eris (https://grimadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Eris) from GAoB&M.

Eris feels kinda evilish though.

That's true. it just looked rather out of place and just there for fan service. Which is a pity because I bet with just a few modifications it would look more befitting for the Beast Riders world while still appealing to the classic.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWwt-StXQAA34TG.png)
Almost everything is brown in the game, the land, the enemies, and even the sky.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/MisguidedSleepyAustraliansilkyterrier-max-1mb.gif)
 
Gillius should've been the main character there since his green costume would make our eyes fresher.

See now that isn't so bad as an example but perhaps can go a bit more to look more fitting. Like maybe her armour is made from dragon scales granted from the Great Dragon (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Dragon). She could sli pin a joke saying "Isn't it rather impractical for armour?" in which cake the Great Dragon may ay the scales hold his power which will protect her.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e7/1b/85/e71b85bdbde1e80d33386a6b1dfe1227.jpg)
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(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fb/Red_Sonja.png)

As for me the red and white colors are what make it iconic.
I even kinda dissapointed when they change the costume into just red in Golden Axe 2.
Changing it into scales would also make her look more like Sonja than Tyris.
Need a design that's still retain the red and white colors, but not too sexy.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 30, 2022, 04:35:10 am
Eris feels kinda evilish though.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWwt-StXQAA34TG.png)
Almost everything is brown in the game, the land, the enemies, and even the sky.
It was sort of a trend back then. For some reason game developers thought "if I put a shit-tainted filter on our game, it will look more real!".
I mean, I understand why ancient-times games often have furs and leathers of grown and grey, it's because dye was an expensive commoditiy back then so green tunics and blue loinclothes would of been regarded a waste of dye. I wanted to bring COnan the Barbarian movie in as an example but... it's kinda hard to say. I mean most of the characters wore brown or drab coloured clothing but it still had a pop of colour than what Beast Riders had.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/MisguidedSleepyAustraliansilkyterrier-max-1mb.gif)
 
Gillius should've been the main character there since his green costume would make our eyes fresher.
All three of them should of been playable. But I guess Tyris was chosen because of sex appeal or something.
As for me the red and white colors are what make it iconic.
I even kinda dissapointed when they change the costume into just red in Golden Axe 2.
Changing it into scales would also make her look more like Sonja than Tyris.
Need a design that's still retain the red and white colors, but not too sexy.
While I know I just said dye was an expensive commodity back then and that such coloured clothing would of been regarded gaudish, at the same time I wholey agree with you.
Axe Battler
Tyris Flare
Gilias Thunderhead

Giving each character their own colour scheme makes them more individual and recognisable. In Beast Riders, they could of at least given the main three coloured cloth to decorate their armours with to make them more colour coded.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 17, 2022, 09:55:45 pm
It was sort of a trend back then. For some reason game developers thought "if I put a shit-tainted filter on our game, it will look more real!".
I mean, I understand why ancient-times games often have furs and leathers of grown and grey, it's because dye was an expensive commoditiy back then so green tunics and blue loinclothes would of been regarded a waste of dye. I wanted to bring COnan the Barbarian movie in as an example but... it's kinda hard to say. I mean most of the characters wore brown or drab coloured clothing but it still had a pop of colour than what Beast Riders had.

At least had 1 level that filled with grasses, there will be many green colors to compensate the brown outfits and weapons.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2a/3b/cb/2a3bcbcbe4e14c1cf24ef307c10c1fb9.gif)

All three of them should of been playable. But I guess Tyris was chosen because of sex appeal or something.

Yes, i remember she also showed up in adult men magazine.
And there is always cosplay of her in game convention that promote the game.

While I know I just said dye was an expensive commodity back then and that such coloured clothing would of been regarded gaudish, at the same time I wholey agree with you.
Axe Battler
Tyris Flare
Gilias Thunderhead

Giving each character their own colour scheme makes them more individual and recognisable. In Beast Riders, they could of at least given the main three coloured cloth to decorate their armours with to make them more colour coded.

Indeed. They are already given iconic colors in the original game, how could they ignore them later on.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 17, 2022, 11:17:51 pm
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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 22, 2022, 12:21:15 am
Golden Axe II fan artwork by GidraAttacks :

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/94/3d/77/943d77704af8fa6e8532588e81c11bd9.jpg)

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 22, 2022, 12:23:41 am
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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on April 22, 2022, 06:07:11 am
At least had 1 level that filled with grasses, there will be many green colors to compensate the brown outfits and weapons.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2a/3b/cb/2a3bcbcbe4e14c1cf24ef307c10c1fb9.gif)
Yeah. Even Conan's movie which was mostly desert and canyon scenes, still had pretty lighting, blue skies and made it look natural given this was before filters. It's why I go on about if Golden Axe ever had a movie adaption it be based on this old movie.
Yes, i remember she also showed up in adult men magazine.
And there is always cosplay of her in game convention that promote the game.
I suppose sex sells more if it's done by a woman than a man, or a dwarf.
Indeed. They are already given iconic colors in the original game, how could they ignore them later on.
Probably regarded it as childish. Like how Power Rangers are conveniantly colour coded. To be honest I'd forget who's who if they weren't.
Storm Collectible Tyris Flare Figure - Diorama by Cheng Mo Style
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D'aww. Though she probably wouldn't want to date someone who murdered her parents and ruined her kingdom.
Golden Axe II fan artwork by GidraAttacks :

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/94/3d/77/943d77704af8fa6e8532588e81c11bd9.jpg)

Link : https://www.deviantart.com/gidraattacks (https://www.deviantart.com/gidraattacks)
This is so cool, how I roughly imagine how a cinematic adaption of the three can look while keeping their colours.
Storm Collectible Death Frame Figure - Diorama by Cheng Mo Style
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"Oh wow! Did you loose weight? You look great!"
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 24, 2022, 09:41:54 pm
Yeah. Even Conan's movie which was mostly desert and canyon scenes, still had pretty lighting, blue skies and made it look natural given this was before filters. It's why I go on about if Golden Axe ever had a movie adaption it be based on this old movie.

Agree to that.

I suppose sex sells more if it's done by a woman than a man, or a dwarf.

How time has changed.
Back then female protagonist in video game considered hard to sell to gamers.
SEGA even changed the protagonist Proncess Kurumi (Ninja Princess) into Hayate in SEGA Master System port.
And when Golden Axe port for Master System had memory limitation where the game had to only use one character as protagonist, they chose Ax Battler instead of Tyris and Gilius.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/92/b0/4e/92b04e164bfe8168f668c0b44b84dc81.jpg)

Probably regarded it as childish. Like how Power Rangers are conveniantly colour coded. To be honest I'd forget who's who if they weren't.

Childsh but helpful indeed.

D'aww. Though she probably wouldn't want to date someone who murdered her parents and ruined her kingdom.

"But Tyris... I'm your ...."

(https://y.yarn.co/a52194dc-ba7e-4324-bfb7-050a7213bc60_text.gif)

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"Oh wow! Did you loose weight? You look great!"

Lol... And then the boss came... "Get back to work you two!!!"

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on April 25, 2022, 02:15:07 pm
How time has changed.
Back then female protagonist in video game considered hard to sell to gamers.
SEGA even changed the protagonist Proncess Kurumi (Ninja Princess) into Hayate in SEGA Master System port.
And when Golden Axe port for Master System had memory limitation where the game had to only use one character as protagonist, they chose Ax Battler instead of Tyris and Gilius.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/92/b0/4e/92b04e164bfe8168f668c0b44b84dc81.jpg)
Yeah, it's like back then they figured it wouldn't sell because they regarded women weak, now they regard they will sell because they are regarded sexy. Not because these women could kick our asses.
Childsh but helpful indeed.
And iconic.
"But Tyris... I'm your ...."

(https://y.yarn.co/a52194dc-ba7e-4324-bfb7-050a7213bc60_text.gif)
Death=Adder isn't Tyris father... is he? I thought Tyris parents were king and queen that originally kept the Golden Axe. Death=Adder murdered them for the axe.
Lol... And then the boss came... "Get back to work you two!!!"

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/380049446412484608/966244942198472724/FB_IMG_1650441029621.jpg)
Such lazy bones.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 25, 2022, 08:36:30 pm
Yeah, it's like back then they figured it wouldn't sell because they regarded women weak, now they regard they will sell because they are regarded sexy. Not because these women could kick our asses.

Then it's not progress after all.
Not that I'm against sexy characters.
The challenge is not to against it after all,
but to give more presence of strong and non-sexualized woman in video games to the point where they are as common as men.
And I think SEGA is already good on that.

(http://fs1.directupload.net/images/171127/e3z9b5cr.jpg)

(http://gematsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Valkyria-AR_01-22-16_001.jpg)

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Death=Adder isn't Tyris father... is he? I thought Tyris parents were king and queen that originally kept the Golden Axe. Death=Adder murdered them for the axe.

Yeah, he isn't.
It's just a twist that I had in mind.
What if Tyris was adopted?
We never know much about Death Adder anyway..
How is his past?
What drives him to conquer the world?
What face he had under that helmet?

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/380049446412484608/968323858488766535/FB_IMG_1650441488270.jpg?width=399&height=599)

Ooh... Never mind about the last question...
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on April 26, 2022, 06:46:45 am
Then it's not progress after all.
Not that I'm against sexy characters.
The challenge is not to against it after all,
but to give more presence of strong and non-sexualized woman in video games to the point where they are as common as men.
And I think SEGA is already good on that.

(http://fs1.directupload.net/images/171127/e3z9b5cr.jpg)

(http://gematsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Valkyria-AR_01-22-16_001.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JU4vCCi.jpg)

(http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160804/8hdltgud.jpg)
Yeah I'm not faulting Sega over it in particular, just how the change of things went. Commercialism doesn't follow what is moral, it follows what sells.
Yeah, he isn't.
It's just a twist that I had in mind.
What if Tyris was adopted?
We never know much about Death Adder anyway..
How is his past?
What drives him to conquer the world?
What face he had under that helmet?
From what I understand, Gilius manage to rescue Tyris when she was a baby and gave her to the Amazons (or in Beast Riders case, the Axirian Priestesses). When she was a full grown warrior woman, Death=Adder started his campaign to conquer Yuria.
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/380049446412484608/968323858488766535/FB_IMG_1650441488270.jpg?width=399&height=599)

Ooh... Never mind about the last question...
Talk about black heads.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 27, 2022, 08:28:16 pm
From what I understand, Gilius manage to rescue Tyris when she was a baby and gave her to the Amazons (or in Beast Riders case, the Axirian Priestesses). When she was a full grown warrior woman, Death=Adder started his campaign to conquer Yuria.

Yes, and many didn't know that the baby/kid Tyris survived, including Death Adder.
I remember feeling shocked when playing Golden Axe Warrior, being informed that Tyris was already dead.
(Spoiler : turned out, she's still alive, we then met her later in the game)

(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/55/45/76/554576f45a0fa030d40c6f89eb44771c.jpg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 28, 2022, 12:12:30 am
Storm Collectible Death-Adder Figure - Diorama by Cheng Mo Style

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on April 28, 2022, 04:48:18 am
Yes, and many didn't know that the baby/kid Tyris survived, including Death Adder.
I remember feeling shocked when playing Golden Axe Warrior, being informed that Tyris was already dead.
(Spoiler : turned out, she's still alive, we then met her later in the game)

(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/55/45/76/554576f45a0fa030d40c6f89eb44771c.jpg)
Golden Axe Warrior really needs a remake. Or the very least I could apply the story to my GoldEdge game idea given it's similar concepts.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 30, 2022, 12:22:43 am
Golden Axe Warrior really needs a remake. Or the very least I could apply the story to my GoldEdge game idea given it's similar concepts.

You meant a remake was like this?

(https://c.tenor.com/l6vEUINFCqsAAAAC/the-legend-of-zelda-links-awakening.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 01, 2022, 05:56:46 am
You meant a remake was like this?

(https://c.tenor.com/l6vEUINFCqsAAAAC/the-legend-of-zelda-links-awakening.gif)
Maybe, though when I imagine a Golden Axe remake, especially as a spin-off, I imagine it more like Brütal Legend.
(https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/149011046572041265/F53C92A5006884289A75371A6B61B43A8E08A5C4/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false)

Or Breath of the Wild
(https://i.imgur.com/JlGg6e2.gif)

Or at least similar to the older Zelda games in game play.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/GloriousInferiorHoopoe-size_restricted.gif)

And of course with the fantasy bronze-age aesthetic.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ScalyChillyBushbaby-size_restricted.gif)

And what's a game with barbarians without barbarian violence?
(https://i.gifer.com/7nsG.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 01, 2022, 08:36:01 am
I meant for Golden Axe Warrior.
The game is really different from Golden Axe trilogy,
so if some kind of remake exist,
I kinda want it to be different with mainline remake.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 01, 2022, 09:22:53 am
I meant for Golden Axe Warrior.
The game is really different from Golden Axe trilogy,
so if some kind of remake exist,
I kinda want it to be different with mainline remake.
In my head, I imagine a new formula on how to reintroduce the Golden Axe series to a modern audience.

My first idea was to reintroduce the trilogy in full-3D with Musou-style gameplay. I figured it's because the original games were hack 'n slash beat 'em ups and that a Musou-style gameplay would compliment that. But I recall you saying that there are tons of Musou-style games on the market and I guess I've been under a rock for not really noticing them.
The second idea was Arkham (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Series)-style gameplay where the player can take on groups of enemies by dispatching individuals quickly, oftem with micro-QTE during the fight. That may work but recall Beast Riders doing something similar.
The games would be semi-linear similar to pre-BotW Zelda games where exploration is still encouraged but still a linear route to travel. Or the very least semi-open like Arkham Asylum (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Asylum) and Arkham City (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_City) was...  I mean those Arkham games were technically open-world but still set n a rather inclined space.

The story would be the same in the games, though I may expand on it to how the trio met and introduce Golden Axe III characters later on as allies or something like that.

At least if I worked with Sega, or was one of the third-party developers they've allowed to remake their games (Such as MegaPixel or Dotemu), that how I would introduce Golden Axe to today's audience.

Then there is my "GoldEdge" game idea which would be a spin-off sequel and re-adaption of Golden Axe Warrior. The gameplay in mind would be open-world, such as Brütal Legend or Elden Ring. It would take the enclosed areas in the main series and expand upon them in this revised open-world.
It could still roughly tell the same story as Golden Axe Warrior but I would want to replace those nine crystals with nine "Gold Edge weapons". You know how in post-classic Zelda games when you enter a dungeon you would find a weapon or a tool needed for progression and when you defeat the boss you get a mcguffin needed for the story? Gold Edge weapons are both of those.

At least that's how I would resurrect the Golden axe series.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 03, 2022, 11:15:06 am
SMS Golden Axe Tyris Flare Edition Project
Hack of Golden Axe for Sega Master System


(https://i.postimg.cc/8CpLGPrv/Golden-Axe-SMS-Tyris-Flare.jpg)

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(https://www.smspower.org/forums/files/sms_golden_axe_tyris_flare_009_511.png)

This is a ROM hack that replaces Ax Battler (Tarik), with Tyris Flare, for the Sega Master System version of Golden Axe.
This hack also replaces pretty much every graphic in the game, as well.

Link : https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack (https://www.smspower.org/forums/18151-SMSGoldenAxeTyrisFlareEditionROMHack)

Golden Axe Tyris Flare Edition for SEGA Master System is finished now
Physical version will be shipped on June 2022


(https://www.smspower.org/forums/download.php?id=21440)

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52 euro including worldwide shipping cost (49 euro for France).
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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 03, 2022, 11:20:13 am
In my head, I imagine a new formula on how to reintroduce the Golden Axe series to a modern audience.

My first idea was to reintroduce the trilogy in full-3D with Musou-style gameplay. I figured it's because the original games were hack 'n slash beat 'em ups and that a Musou-style gameplay would compliment that. But I recall you saying that there are tons of Musou-style games on the market and I guess I've been under a rock for not really noticing them.
The second idea was Arkham (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Series)-style gameplay where the player can take on groups of enemies by dispatching individuals quickly, oftem with micro-QTE during the fight. That may work but recall Beast Riders doing something similar.
The games would be semi-linear similar to pre-BotW Zelda games where exploration is still encouraged but still a linear route to travel. Or the very least semi-open like Arkham Asylum (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Asylum) and Arkham City (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_City) was...  I mean those Arkham games were technically open-world but still set n a rather inclined space.

The story would be the same in the games, though I may expand on it to how the trio met and introduce Golden Axe III characters later on as allies or something like that.

At least if I worked with Sega, or was one of the third-party developers they've allowed to remake their games (Such as MegaPixel or Dotemu), that how I would introduce Golden Axe to today's audience.

Then there is my "GoldEdge" game idea which would be a spin-off sequel and re-adaption of Golden Axe Warrior. The gameplay in mind would be open-world, such as Brütal Legend or Elden Ring. It would take the enclosed areas in the main series and expand upon them in this revised open-world.
It could still roughly tell the same story as Golden Axe Warrior but I would want to replace those nine crystals with nine "Gold Edge weapons". You know how in post-classic Zelda games when you enter a dungeon you would find a weapon or a tool needed for progression and when you defeat the boss you get a mcguffin needed for the story? Gold Edge weapons are both of those.

At least that's how I would resurrect the Golden axe series.

I like most of your story idea.
I'll probably add some twist (golden axe being evil being or Death Adder turned out to be Ax Battler's long lost brother) but of course if it's a twist it shouldn't be spoiled either.
The thing is if TMNT Shredder's Revenge is a success, there is a chance that Golden Axe Remake would be happened through them.
If it's happened, I bet the story would be as simple as SOR4. Just regular good vs evil story.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 03, 2022, 11:40:24 am
Storm Collectible Gilius Thinderhead Figure Diorama

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 03, 2022, 04:50:20 pm
I like most of your story idea.
I'll probably add some twist (golden axe being evil being or Death Adder turned out to be Ax Battler's long lost brother) but of course if it's a twist it shouldn't be spoiled either.
The thing is if TMNT Shredder's Revenge is a success, there is a chance that Golden Axe Remake would be happened through them.
If it's happened, I bet the story would be as simple as SOR4. Just regular good vs evil story.
Well, I don't want to spoil all my ideas, but given I doubt I'll do anything with it...

In my GoldEdge game idea, whenever you retrieve one of the Gold Edge weapons, you may run across a character who is like a cross between Ghirahim (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Ghirahim) and the Joker (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/The_Joker) from Batman: Arkham Knight (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Knight).
He suppose to raise red flags with his mannerisms but like most everyone in the game he encourages you to collect each of the Gold Edge Weapons. Every weapon retrieve he reappears to congratulate you while golden pieces of armour is added to him.

The big reveal turns out he is Dark Guld (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Guld), the spirit bound to the axe. He'll be a boss before or after Death=Adder as part of means of purifying the axe of evil or something like that.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 04, 2022, 12:28:46 pm
Well, I don't want to spoil all my ideas, but given I doubt I'll do anything with it...

In my GoldEdge game idea, whenever you retrieve one of the Gold Edge weapons, you may run across a character who is like a cross between Ghirahim (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Ghirahim) and the Joker (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/The_Joker) from Batman: Arkham Knight (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Knight).
He suppose to raise red flags with his mannerisms but like most everyone in the game he encourages you to collect each of the Gold Edge Weapons. Every weapon retrieve he reappears to congratulate you while golden pieces of armour is added to him.

The big reveal turns out he is Dark Guld (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Guld), the spirit bound to the axe. He'll be a boss before or after Death=Adder as part of means of purifying the axe of evil or something like that.

Now, that's a twist I can enjoy, though I don't like Dark Guld that much.
(I still prefer Death Bringer or the headless armor than him)

Has Dark Guld and Death Adder ever interacted to each other?
As far as I remember they never did in game version,
but I forgot about the STC comic book version.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 04, 2022, 02:30:41 pm
Now, that's a twist I can enjoy, though I don't like Dark Guld that much.
(I still prefer Death Bringer or the headless armor than him)

Has Dark Guld and Death Adder ever interacted to each other?
As far as I remember they never did in game version,
but I forgot about the STC comic book version.
I don't think Dark Guld and Death Adder has ever interacted. All I know about Dark Guld (and why I chosen him as the axe-bound spirit) is that he was one of the titans present at the titanomachy that the Golden Axe brought to an end. And I can't help but notice his black and gold armour and his name which makes me wonder if Dark Guld has something to do with the axe. Maybe the axe originally belonged to him? Maybe he forged the axe? Maybe he was the first warlord to take the axe? I dunno. Just his name and his armour makes me believe he has a deep connection with the axe. At least that's my thought on the matter. It's likely Sega just made him up to replace Death=Adder and that's it, nothing more.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 06, 2022, 06:35:39 am
I can't help but notice his black and gold armour and his name which makes me wonder if Dark Guld has something to do with the axe. Maybe the axe originally belonged to him? Maybe he forged the axe? Maybe he was the first warlord to take the axe? I dunno. Just his name and his armour makes me believe he has a deep connection with the axe. At least that's my thought on the matter.

Yes, black and gold armour does have matching color with golden axe.

It's likely Sega just made him up to replace Death=Adder and that's it, nothing more.

That's the nature of arcade games.
Well, Golden Axe II is console game, but it has arcade-like nature.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 06, 2022, 06:43:35 am
Yes, black and gold armour does have matching color with golden axe.

That's the nature of arcade games.
Well, Golden Axe II is console game, but it has arcade-like nature.
Eitherway, in my GoldEdge game idea, I like to imagine Dark Guld as some sort of eerie spirit bounded to the axe. He still encourages the player to progress, maybe even gives them advice or direction if it comes to collecting the weapons in a specific order of things.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 07, 2022, 07:11:02 am
Eitherway, in my GoldEdge game idea, I like to imagine Dark Guld as some sort of eerie spirit bounded to the axe. He still encourages the player to progress, maybe even gives them advice or direction if it comes to collecting the weapons in a specific order of things.

Like Navi in the Zelda OOT then? But with a twist.

(https://c.tenor.com/gfvZm2WrNqsAAAAM/navi-hey.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 07, 2022, 07:30:29 am
Golden Axe Tyris Edition (SEGA Master System) - Final Version Gameplay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl9nJLnwqUg
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 07, 2022, 04:02:16 pm
Like Navi in the Zelda OOT then? But with a twist.

(https://c.tenor.com/gfvZm2WrNqsAAAAM/navi-hey.gif)
More like Kaepora Gaebora (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Kaepora_Gaebora) and how h shows up as an owl after every dungeon or temple to inform Link where to go next.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 08, 2022, 08:38:29 pm
More like Kaepora Gaebora (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Kaepora_Gaebora) and how h shows up as an owl after every dungeon or temple to inform Link where to go next.

Ooh.. Male version of Longclaw...

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/967126568273084486/FB_IMG_1650651310597.jpg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 09, 2022, 12:01:59 am
Golden Axe - A Legacy of Missed Opportunities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr9Qo1iBMF4
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 09, 2022, 06:07:34 am
Ooh.. Male version of Longclaw...

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/967126568273084486/FB_IMG_1650651310597.jpg)
Male creepy version of Longclaw... and nothing like Longclaw I guess. Will wear golden armour.

I'm imagining Dark Guld more like Ghirahim.
Elegant...
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...yet creepy.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/HeartyLoathsomeAmethystinepython-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 09, 2022, 08:08:59 pm
Male creepy version of Longclaw... and nothing like Longclaw I guess. Will wear golden armour.

I'm imagining Dark Guld more like Ghirahim.
Elegant...
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...yet creepy.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/HeartyLoathsomeAmethystinepython-size_restricted.gif)

Man, he reminds me of Dark Falz Theatre from Idola Phantasy Star Saga.
Smart, wise, but creepy as hell....

(https://i.ibb.co/y0TkByF/Idola-Phantasy-Star-Saga-Dark-Falz-Theatre.png)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 10, 2022, 12:05:10 am
Golden Axe artwork by Mike Saputo

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/3b/ca/ee/3bcaeeaa1a29b6d9eb76f4e67d0f417e.jpg)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0064/7532/files/Skuzzles---Golden-Axe---Art-by-Mike-Saputo---Animated-Foil-Variant.gif?v=1514397930)

Link : http://www.mikesaputo.com/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 10, 2022, 04:45:41 am
Man, he reminds me of Dark Falz Theatre from Idola Phantasy Star Saga.
Smart, wise, but creepy as hell....

(https://i.ibb.co/y0TkByF/Idola-Phantasy-Star-Saga-Dark-Falz-Theatre.png)
Pretty much, yeah.
Golden Axe artwork by Mike Saputo

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/3b/ca/ee/3bcaeeaa1a29b6d9eb76f4e67d0f417e.jpg)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0064/7532/files/Skuzzles---Golden-Axe---Art-by-Mike-Saputo---Animated-Foil-Variant.gif?v=1514397930)

Link : http://www.mikesaputo.com/ (http://www.mikesaputo.com/)
Now that's cool!
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 19, 2022, 12:09:45 am
After Gillius, Now Pin the Tails Pin on Your Tails merch! 🦊

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This officialTails pin is SEGA Shop Europe's Pin of the Month, making it only £1.99/€1.99 when bought with any other product!
With a charming enamel design of the twin-tailed fox himself mid-flight, this fantastic piece of merch is perfect for bringing some gaming flair to your coats, bags and accessories.

Link : https://bit.ly/3OEpDnL
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 12, 2022, 11:50:13 pm
Gauntlet & Golden Axe-Inspired “Battle Axe”is now 50% off in the Nintendo eShop & Steam!
Sale ends on June 23, 2022.

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“Battle Axe” is a top-down arcade adventure game which is largely inspired by Ed Logg’s 1985 classic, Gauntlet, but also draws from the likes of Golden Axe, Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara, and Knights Of The Round.
Battle Axe can be played solo or in local co-op by two people, with players choosing their preferred hero before embarking on their quest.
Each hero has a projectile attack to tackle the enemy from afar, as well as a short-range attack, special abilities to give them a momentary advantage, and they can also can pickup items which have a variety of effects.

Links :
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/battle-axe-switch/ (https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/battle-axe-switch/)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167300/Battle_Axe/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167300/Battle_Axe/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 22, 2022, 12:04:52 am
Happy Birthday SEGA Forever!

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June 22, 2022 is the fifth anniversary of SEGA Forever!
Which one is your favourite?

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 25, 2022, 04:08:25 am
The Steam Summer Sale is coming in HOT! 🔥

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In this sale there are amazing deals on over 40 Steam titles for a limited period of time!
Be sure to not miss this opportunity to get great SEGA and ATLUS games at great discounts to fully enjoy this summer!
Sales on titles such at Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon will last 🙌 until July 8, 01:00 (UTC+8)🙌!

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 27, 2022, 08:57:16 pm
Happy Birthday for Golden Axe: The Duel, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and Worms (NA Saturn)

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Happy Birthday!
26 years ago, Golden Axe: The Duel, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and Worms are released for the Sega Saturn in North America

Source : https://www.facebook.com/sega.anthology (https://www.facebook.com/sega.anthology)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 21, 2022, 12:40:14 am
SDCC2022 Storm Collectibles Booth Teased Golden Axe and SOR4 Characters

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 26, 2022, 12:13:03 am
A closer look of Storm Collectibles' Golden Axe Long Moan & Heninger at SDCC 2022

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Source : https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/ (https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 01, 2022, 12:04:53 am
Link in Firewood ? (Golden Axe Warrior Hack V1 on Sega Master System)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaPRz_DMC5k
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 01, 2022, 10:47:24 am
Link in Firewood ? (Golden Axe Warrior Hack V1 on Sega Master System)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaPRz_DMC5k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOtqGXnwFv8
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 01, 2022, 08:38:11 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOtqGXnwFv8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOtqGXnwFv8)

Still... Golden Axe Warrior is the better Zelda (spiritual) sequel than Zelda II.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/79757b706384bf9fade20e9f7d3c8445/1be135fa28f94795-73/s540x810/1fda97500b609d03f9b8d6a1b0b34a3cbe9600f1.pnj)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 02, 2022, 09:34:58 am
Still... Golden Axe Warrior is the better Zelda (spiritual) sequel than Zelda II.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/79757b706384bf9fade20e9f7d3c8445/1be135fa28f94795-73/s540x810/1fda97500b609d03f9b8d6a1b0b34a3cbe9600f1.pnj)
That's true, even if it was mostly a rip-off of the first game.

But Golden Axe Warrior was the first game you play as an anonymous warrior, which in my eyes is close to playing as a customized character but without the customization.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 02, 2022, 08:24:00 pm
That's true, even if it was mostly a rip-off of the first game.

But Golden Axe Warrior was the first game you play as an anonymous warrior, which in my eyes is close to playing as a customized character but without the customization.

Weren't Dragon Quest I, III, and IV hero/heroine predate him?
We could even choose the gender, male or female.

For I & III sometimes he/she's called with his/her title (Erdrick) since he/she's Erdrick's descendant.
so DQ IV (released in 1990, GA Warriors released in 1991) hero/heroine probably the one that's more comparable since he/she's also an anonymous warrior, :

(https://preview.redd.it/uyl3dsbmpnw21.png?width=702&format=png&auto=webp&s=e1e76e54c46bd89391952eb641a7ee07852ed8d4)

(https://preview.redd.it/ic6n1x7npnw21.png?width=423&format=png&auto=webp&s=593d7b3507832983badb349d212d89f1e7a9905c)

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 03, 2022, 06:27:33 pm
Weren't Dragon Quest I, III, and IV hero/heroine predate him?
We could even choose the gender, male or female.

For I & III sometimes he/she's called with his/her title (Erdrick) since he/she's Erdrick's descendant.
so DQ IV (released in 1990, GA Warriors released in 1991) hero/heroine probably the one that's more comparable since he/she's also an anonymous warrior, :

(https://preview.redd.it/uyl3dsbmpnw21.png?width=702&format=png&auto=webp&s=e1e76e54c46bd89391952eb641a7ee07852ed8d4)

(https://preview.redd.it/ic6n1x7npnw21.png?width=423&format=png&auto=webp&s=593d7b3507832983badb349d212d89f1e7a9905c)

(https://preview.redd.it/87d3xnhlpnw21.png?width=413&format=png&auto=webp&s=a4d8b892bd30a268df12992a84274c6790da06ca)

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/480/203/c92.jpg)
By first game, I mean the first Golden Axe game to play as an anonymous warrior. Though I did forget about the dragon Quest games.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 03, 2022, 08:17:19 pm
Golden Axe "Tyris Flare" Cosplay by LadyLemonCosplay

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/08/4d/13/084d1312c1dd1a3316e020ef3c37f637.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ee/dc/aa/eedcaad71126031f25f763d417528d00--nintendo-videogames.jpg)

Link : https://www.facebook.com/LadyLemonCosplay (https://www.facebook.com/LadyLemonCosplay) 
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 03, 2022, 08:17:59 pm
By first game, I mean the first Golden Axe game to play as an anonymous warrior. Though I did forget about the dragon Quest games.

Aah.. I see. Yes then.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 04, 2022, 12:48:56 am
Golden Axe Myth (OpenBoR) All Bosses (No Damage!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkSuRQd2E0I
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 04, 2022, 11:44:27 am
Golden Axe "Tyris Flare" Cosplay by LadyLemonCosplay

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1004557750036090911/FB_IMG_1659575567269.jpg)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1004557750354841690/FB_IMG_1659575570622.jpg?width=427&height=601)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1004557750635872306/FB_IMG_1659575563697.jpg?width=400&height=600)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/756503521498759318/1004557750904299610/FB_IMG_1659575573739.jpg?width=451&height=601)

Link : https://www.facebook.com/LadyLemonCosplay (https://www.facebook.com/LadyLemonCosplay)
I know the dirt is fake... but kinda working for me here.😍

Golden Axe Myth (OpenBoR) All Bosses (No Damage!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkSuRQd2E0I (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkSuRQd2E0I)
Is this a fan game?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 04, 2022, 10:02:53 pm
I know the dirt is fake... but kinda working for me here.😍
Wait, that was fake?
I thought she's rolling on the ground first before taking a photo session.

Is this a fan game?

Yes, the game is available to download here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aeAU8xeMCZhe-qM-hkzZT6ZmAneN4sXt/view?fbclid=IwAR3ZQHwj5YD_OZ1xnjlZ9IdrgCwEMaGhWUZ7vR76znaDP6RQ14JKMl1H7Es).

The character designs and artworks were made by Oscar Celestini who's also known for Black Jewel and Last Beat.

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https://oscarcelestini.itch.io/ (https://oscarcelestini.itch.io/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 05, 2022, 07:44:00 am
Wait, that was fake?
I thought she's rolling on the ground first before taking a photo session.
Suely they would of taken photos of that if that were true.
Yes, the game is available to download here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aeAU8xeMCZhe-qM-hkzZT6ZmAneN4sXt/view?fbclid=IwAR3ZQHwj5YD_OZ1xnjlZ9IdrgCwEMaGhWUZ7vR76znaDP6RQ14JKMl1H7Es).

The character designs and artworks were made by Oscar Celestini who's also known for Black Jewel and Last Beat.

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(https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzQ3NzQ5OTcuanBn/original/OOviWD.jpg)

https://oscarcelestini.itch.io/ (https://oscarcelestini.itch.io/)
Cool! More Golden Axe content.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 07, 2022, 04:15:15 am
Best short SEGA games!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orlu28QWxaY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orlu28QWxaY)

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Do you ever find that you don’t have enough time for gaming anymore?
Has your attention span seen better days?
Or do you just simply prefer brief games for some short and sweet video game sessions?

We got you!
Here are some SEGA games that you can enjoy in short bursts, so you can have time for other things in life… or maybe even more games!

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=SEGA (https://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=SEGA)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 07, 2022, 09:04:49 am
Best short SEGA games!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orlu28QWxaY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orlu28QWxaY)

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=SEGA (https://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=SEGA)
I do have a short attention span... Anyway, on to the next forum thread.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 08, 2022, 10:46:25 pm
Cool Toy : SEGA Arcade Coin Bank Featuring Fantasy Zone & Altered Beast (2020)

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Contain bonuses: SEGA clear files with Golden Axe and Bonanza Bros artwork.

Video : https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1308942735609655296
Link : https://www.emporiumretrogamingshop.com/products/sega-arcade-bank-sound-coin-box
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 15, 2022, 09:16:24 pm
SEGA Talk #102: SEGA & Sonic All-Stars Racing (2010)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVyQJn8F800

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Buckle up because on this SEGA Talk, we put the pedal to the metal and hit the road to talk about Sumo Digital’s Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing!
What are the origins of this racing franchise?
What characters didn’t make the cut?
What is a Bentley Jones?
Click play and find out!

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/15/sega-talk-102-sega-sonic-all-stars-racing-2010/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 22, 2022, 07:47:54 pm
thesketchsector's artwork celebrating 50K followers of SEGA Forever's Twitter Account

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Thanks so much for helping us reach 50K followers on Twitter! ✨

Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1561402054127525892
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 25, 2022, 02:24:03 am
See the complete SEGA Mega Drive & Genesis Mini 2 lineup – European release confirmed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzE_oH-MDAM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzE_oH-MDAM)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR7X1yCypKU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR7X1yCypKU)

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SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 (JP) has 62 Titles: 42 Mega Drive, 20 MEGA CD, 1 SEGA CD. 10 of the Mega Drive titles are New/Unreleased.
SEGA Genesis Mini 2 has 61 titles: 49 Genesis, 12 SEGA CD. 8 of the Genesis titles are New/Unreleased.
For SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 (JP), 35 of the 63 titles become US/UK versions when switching the language to English.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/19/see-the-complete-sega-mega-drive-genesis-mini-2-lineup-european-release-confirmed/ (http://segabits.com/blog/2022/08/19/see-the-complete-sega-mega-drive-genesis-mini-2-lineup-european-release-confirmed/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 25, 2022, 03:17:50 am
Storm Collectibles' Golden Axe Gilius Thunderhead and Chickenleg action figure review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrsaUueBLFc
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 01, 2022, 12:49:19 am
Anime "Uncle from Another World (Isekai Ojisan)" Episode 7 is now Available!
It has References to Sonic, Golden Axe, and Alien Soldier.

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Uncle has just bought "SEGA Mega Drive" with his income as a YouTuber.
While playing the game, he triumphantly explains how to defeat the enemy.
He says that the experience he gained from playing SEGA games was useful even in a different world, and he begins to talk about when he cooperated with the novice adventurer Alicia and her party to subjugate a horde of goblins.
On the other hand, Takafumi, who goes out to deliver Fujimiya's smartphone she forgot to bring, witnesses Fujimiya walking with a Yankee.
He borrows the power of magic from her uncle and goes to help, but...

Link : https://isekaiojisan.com/story/07.html (https://isekaiojisan.com/story/07.html)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 07, 2022, 12:22:01 am
Golden Axe - 32X Edition Hack Patch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciW_-J9nCmk

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This hack enhances the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis version of Golden Axe by using the 32X’s graphics capabilities.

The maps are reworked based on the arcade version of the game and displayed using the 32X.
Eye animations for the turtle and eagle are back in
Uses the arcade version of the door open/close animation
Demo/Attract mode resembles the arcade game more closely
The cast screen had been moved to the main menu and is now interactive
Credits are skippable
The duel mode had been removed (for now).

The hack was developed using emulators. Unfortunately it does not run on original hardware (crashes after player selection). So for anyone that wants to take a shot at fixing it to run on original hardware the full source code is available.

Download the patch here : https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/7112/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 12, 2022, 12:21:28 am
Anime "Uncle from Another World (Isekai Ojisan)" Episode 7 is now Available!
It has References to Sonic, Golden Axe, and Alien Soldier.

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Uncle has just bought "SEGA Mega Drive" with his income as a YouTuber.
While playing the game, he triumphantly explains how to defeat the enemy.
He says that the experience he gained from playing SEGA games was useful even in a different world, and he begins to talk about when he cooperated with the novice adventurer Alicia and her party to subjugate a horde of goblins.
On the other hand, Takafumi, who goes out to deliver Fujimiya's smartphone she forgot to bring, witnesses Fujimiya walking with a Yankee.
He borrows the power of magic from her uncle and goes to help, but...

Link : https://isekaiojisan.com/story/07.html (https://isekaiojisan.com/story/07.html)

Isekai Ojisan x Sega popup store's coming to Nagoya, Osaka & Tokyo in September, October & November

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At the POPUP STORE, collaboration products with Uncle from Another World with the masterpiece games "Sonic the Hedgehog", "Golden Axe", and "Alien Soldier" will be available.
It will include goods such as “Ojisan” CM-style T-shirts with advertisement motifs, American comic-style acrylic figures and apparel of each character of “Isekai Ojisan”, 8-Bit, 16-Bit retro game-style products, etc. 
Not just limited to Uncle from Another World, it will also sell GAMES GLORIOUS x SEGA collaboration products.

Link : https://games-glorious.com/news/630ce53b32f7475fc8178d8f (https://games-glorious.com/news/630ce53b32f7475fc8178d8f)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 19, 2022, 12:45:55 am
Storm Collectibles has Announced The Bad Brothers Figure for Q1 2023

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The Bad Brothers, also known as Hammering Giants, are the giants in Death Adder's army from Golden Axe that use hammers as weapons. They are easygoing and are usually seen smiling, but are dangerous opponents. The duo are the bosses from the Old Firewood Kingdom.

Features:

A fully articulated unseen joints Bad Brother
2 x Interchanging Head Sculpt
4 x Pairs of Hands
1 x Hammer

Estimated Release Date: Q1 2023

Source : https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/posts/5561410920564562 (https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/posts/5561410920564562)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2022, 09:25:26 pm
Storm Collectibles has Announced HENINGER & LONG MOAN 2 PACK Figures for Q2 2023

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HENINGER & LONG MOAN 2 PACK - GOLDEN AXE Action Figures

Heninger is Brutish musclemen and LongMoan is lowly footsoldiers, they both are under Death Adder's army, also knowns as Club-Swinging Attacker, are one of the most common enemy types in Golden Axe.

Features:
Heninger's Mace
Long Moan's Wooden Mace
8 Pairs of Hand
 
Estimated Release Date: Q2 2023

Source : https://www.facebook.com/stormcollectibles/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 19, 2022, 10:36:48 pm
SEGA Genesis Classics is now 70% off on US Playstation Store!
Offer ends 10/27/2022 01:59 PM GMT+7


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Including over 50 titles across all genres, from all-time classics like Sonic and Streets of Rage 2 to deep RPGs like the Phantasy Star series arcade action, shooters, beat’m ups, puzzlers, old favourites and hidden gems. There is a classic title for every player to enjoy!

New features also bring modern convenience to the classics. Save your game at any time, rewind those slip-ups, or customise your controls. Earn bragging rights with online multiplayer and achievements.

The largest collection of retro classics on console in one great package!

Link :  https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 26, 2022, 09:00:04 pm
Entertainment Earth has some solid discounts on a couple Storm Collectibles Golden Axe figures.
Use code PRETERNIA to take 10% off + free dispatch:

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Tyris Flare and Blue Dragon ($97.53) - https://bit.ly/3eBjE2n
Dead Frame Skeleton 2-pack ($47.89) - https://bit.ly/3FboUry

Source : https://twitter.com/preterniadotcom/status/1584600744035901441
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 03, 2022, 10:49:38 pm
Golden Axe - Black Dragon - “BBICN Store Exclusive” Limited 400pcs

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Source : https://twitter.com/stormcohk/status/1588198528522031105
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 04, 2022, 01:14:44 am
Golden Axe - Gold Dragon - “BBICN Store Exclusive” Limited 400pcs

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Source : https://twitter.com/stormcohk/status/1588198484376948737 (https://twitter.com/stormcohk/status/1588198484376948737)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 09, 2022, 07:43:37 pm
Streets of Rage/Golden Axe double-sided poster with a copy of SEGA Genesis Classics (PS4) is $10.99 on Amazon

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Over 50 titles across all genres from all-time classics like Sonic and Streets of Rage 2 to deep RPGs like the Phantasy Star series; arcade action, shooters, puzzlers, old favorites and hidden gems.
New features bring modern convenience to the classics. Save your game at any time, rewind those slip-ups, or customise your controls.
Earn bragging rights with online multiplayer and achievements.

Link : http://amzn.to/3DXRHiS
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 10, 2022, 07:54:14 pm
Fun Fact: The LIMS album Eons uses drum samples from the game Golden Axe (using the Korg Gadget OTORII expansion). 🎮🥁

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Source : https://twitter.com/lifeismysndtrck/status/1590792405267394561
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 10, 2022, 08:00:47 pm
Golden Axe Tyris Flare and Blue Dragon 1:12 Scale Action Figure is 39% Off Now at Entertainment Earth.

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The Golden Axe Tyris Flare and Blue Dragon 1:12 Scale Action Figure from Storm Collectibles presents Princess turned Amazon Tyris Flare, straight from the Firewood Kingdom! Standing roughly 8-inches tall, the lovely warrior includes 2 swappable heads and 6 pairs of interchangeable hands.
Best of all, Tyris comes with her Blue Dragon, complete with flame effect. And she can ride the dragon!
Golden Axe fans don't want to miss this!

Link : https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/golden-axe-tyris-flare-and-blue-dragon-112-scale-action-figure/blfstm87190 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/golden-axe-tyris-flare-and-blue-dragon-112-scale-action-figure/blfstm87190)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 10, 2022, 08:01:59 pm
Golden Axe's Zuburoka Fan Art by Tatsurou Amakawa

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Source : https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/2477475
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 19, 2022, 02:03:48 am
"Sega Genesis Battle Coliseum" Fan Art by ALThedge

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Source : https://www.deviantart.com/althedge/art/Sega-Genesis-Battle-Coliseum-805108617
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 24, 2022, 01:36:57 am
Tech Artist Sheds Light On The Wild Development Of Golden Axe: Beast Rider

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According to Golus, the game at one point was also too hard that QA struggled to even beat the tutorial, and the (then) lead designer wouldn't budge on its difficulty.
Rather than confronting the dev about it, the management sneakily switched them to another repository, with another group working on the actual Gold candidate that would go to manufacturing.
The version eventually released to consumers was the retuned one that was also given colored flashes to indicate attacks present in the final game.

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/11/tech-artist-sheds-light-on-the-wild-development-of-golden-axe-beast-rider
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 24, 2022, 01:42:54 am
Storm Collectibles Figures Black Friday Sale

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Our Black Friday sale has begun!
Save big on multiple Storm Collectibles Action Figures!
Order yours today.

Link : https://t.co/umareUBHB4
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 28, 2022, 02:30:20 am
Tyris Flare Fan Art by Quasimodox

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Source : https://twitter.com/Quasimodox/status/1421652733606735875
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 28, 2022, 02:31:26 am
Final Reminder! Gilius Thunderhead and Tyris Flare are both 45% OFF during Black Friday Sale, ending tonight!

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Our Black Friday deals are ending tonight.
Check out http://shop.bandai.com for all the Storm Collectibles action figures available during this event, before it's too late.

Link : http://shop.bandai.com
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 30, 2022, 12:26:38 am
Golden Axe Tyris Flare Cosplay by Juby Headshot

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Hello everybody
Today I'm very happy to share with you my new cosplay: Tyris Flare from Golden Axe!🥰
If you like this cosplay, this month my patrons will have exclusive pictures done by the amazing @oriol_lamielsuch as this one😊 you have until 30th of November➡️!

Source : https://twitter.com/JubyHeadshot/status/1596950355765755904
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 16, 2022, 09:12:09 pm
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack updated with Golden Axe II, Alien Storm, Columns, and Virtua Fighter 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxFWr0zUN8M

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Of course this is not the Saturn or arcade version of Virtua Fighter 2, much to the dismay of many of you reading, I’m sure.
Virtua Fighter 2 Genesis (1996) is a 2D conversion of the 3D fighter that plays much closer to the original than you might think. It’s not without its cutbacks, however. Most of the stages are gone and Virtua Fighter 2’s new characters, Shun-Di and Lion Rafale, are excluded from the Genesis game.
All that said, this is still a Virtua Fighter game through and through, so the remaining characters’ moves are still there and executed exactly as you remember from the ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2022/12/15/nintendo-switch-online-expansion-pack-updated-with-golden-axe-ii-alien-storm-columns-and-virtua-fighter-2/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 17, 2022, 07:36:26 am
Golden Axe Tyris Flare Cosplay by Juby Headshot

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Source : https://twitter.com/JubyHeadshot/status/1596950355765755904 (https://twitter.com/JubyHeadshot/status/1596950355765755904)
Love Golden Axe cosplay. Not just because of seeing girls in skimpy warrior bikinis but simply that Golden Axe still has a fanbase despite being dry since Beastriders.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 17, 2022, 01:05:22 pm
Love Golden Axe cosplay. Not just because of seeing girls in skimpy warrior bikinis but simply that Golden Axe still has a fanbase despite being dry since Beastriders.

It's also thanks to Storm Collectibles that kept producing toys based on Golden Axe to keep fans still get Golden Axe-related thing every year.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjolWSjXkAcM2rX?format=jpg&name=small)

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 17, 2022, 03:02:12 pm
It's also thanks to Storm Collectibles that kept producing toys based on Golden Axe to keep fans still get Golden Axe-related thing every year.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjolWSjXkAcM2rX?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EpUqs1vVgAE4cXz?format=jpg&name=small)
A new Golden Axe game would do the franchise a world of good.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 18, 2022, 09:12:34 am
A new Golden Axe game would do the franchise a world of good.

The maker of Streets of Rage 4 is already interested but if SEGA allowed it to be done by them then it would be in 2D.
While it feels like a stepback from Beastrider (which was in 3D) I don't really mind though.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EwIktXaXAAAzjiW?format=jpg&name=small)

Pic from Ben Fiquet (https://www.benfiquet.com/golden-axe-tyris-flare/) (Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: Dragon's Trap)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 18, 2022, 09:25:11 am
The maker of Streets of Rage 4 is already interested but if SEGA allowed it to be done by them then it would be in 2D.
While it feels like a stepback from Beastrider (which was in 3D) I don't really mind though.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EwIktXaXAAAzjiW?format=jpg&name=small)

Pic from Ben Fiquet (https://www.benfiquet.com/golden-axe-tyris-flare/) (Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: Dragon's Trap)
I don't mind the step back at all. As much as I would love a Golden Axe game on tier with God of War: Ragnarok or Elden Ring, a GOlden Axe game based on it's roots is just as good.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 02, 2023, 10:39:33 pm
SEGA Forever's new intro animation and theme tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R5cmtW2f0k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R5cmtW2f0k)

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Say hello to the SEGA Forever intro animation and theme tune, composed on original Genesis hardware!
Stay tuned for more regular retro-focused SEGA videos in the coming months on SEGA Forever.
 We welcome any and all feedback for video content you'd most like to see!

🎵 Dale North
🎨 Keith Stack
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 02, 2023, 11:18:17 pm
Tyris Flare cosplay by Theresia_Beni

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 02, 2023, 11:19:43 pm
Golden Axe (Genesis) - Golden Axe Plus v2.0 Patch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWZEaiiAJqE

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- Use any magic with any character (Thunder, Explosion, Fire)
- New Options( Continues, Difficulty, Magic modes, life bar refill bug )
- New Graphics( Font , HUD, Go arrow)
- New Character Select Screen (Improved Graphics, Better Magic selection, Added fire sprites from arcade ver)
- Both Players can pick the same character
- Alternative Colors for player characters ( Press Start while selecting your char )
- New GA2 Magic Mode ( You can select it on Options)
- Added 17 PCM samples from Arcade version ( Voices, Sound effects)
- New option for testing PCM samples in sound test menu
- Restored unused sfx for skeleton enemy
- Added Fog for stage 1 ( similar to arcade ver)
- Added Red dragon to stage 3
- Added Purple Skeletons for stage 8 Boss fight
- Death Adder Character profile from arcade version. (Demo screen)
- Uncensored Enemy Names (Credits screen)
- Palettes from Golden Axe Arcade Colors

Download the patch here : https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/6949/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 24, 2023, 01:33:41 am
"Golden Axe Returns" Fan Game is Out Now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXwfeBG8a6Q

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Another dream project done!
The story of this game takes place after Golden Axe 3 and before Golden Axe: Revenge of Death Adder.
Have Fun!

Download the game here : https://www.zvitor.com/projeto/gar.html
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on January 24, 2023, 09:29:34 am
"Golden Axe Returns" Fan Game is Out Now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXwfeBG8a6Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXwfeBG8a6Q)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmyvR1tWQAImn2I?format=jpg&name=small)

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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmrQCYXWQAEOgXx?format=png&name=small)

Download the game here : https://www.zvitor.com/projeto/gar.html (https://www.zvitor.com/projeto/gar.html)
I might give that a go.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 26, 2023, 07:10:02 pm
I might give that a go.

It's like "Golden Axe Mania" ... or may be "Golden Axe All-Star".
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on January 27, 2023, 10:20:26 am
I just remembered something... did you kow in Golden Axe Warrior the currency in the game was called "horns"? The currency symbol did depict a horn.

I mean can you imagine wanting to buy an expensive item and have to carry all those horns on you?
(https://www.museumreplicas.com/Content/Images/uploaded/viking-drinking-horns%20-%20Copy%201.jpg)

If hypothetically speaking horns are a canon currency in Yuria, do you think they simply name coins after them or something? I mean carrying around all those horns would be a hassle.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 29, 2023, 11:13:25 pm
Isekai Ojisan x Death Adder from Golden Axe Fan Art by tenpura_4

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"The reason why the uncle in the manga has a funny face is because he wanted the boss in the deepest part of the dungeon to be someone who looks as strong as the Death Adder from Golden Axe?
You don't like beautiful girls like Tsundere?
I thought about it and tried to draw it like a light novel cover."

Source: https://twitter.com/tenpura_4/status/1619323256317804546
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 29, 2023, 11:14:59 pm
I just remembered something... did you kow in Golden Axe Warrior the currency in the game was called "horns"? The currency symbol did depict a horn.

I mean can you imagine wanting to buy an expensive item and have to carry all those horns on you?
(https://www.museumreplicas.com/Content/Images/uploaded/viking-drinking-horns%20-%20Copy%201.jpg)

If hypothetically speaking horns are a canon currency in Yuria, do you think they simply name coins after them or something? I mean carrying around all those horns would be a hassle.

I never thought that far
I always thought horns are just money coins like in our world, but the shape is like horns instead of round.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on January 31, 2023, 06:21:28 am
I never thought that far
I always thought horns are just money coins like in our world, but the shape is like horns instead of round.
The idea of carrying fangs of certain beasts and calling them coins do come to mind.

Another idea, one I may incorporate into my "GoldEdge" idea, is silver coins called "horns" because the tails side depict either a goat (maybe Capricorn (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capricorn_(astrology))) or a cornucopia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornucopia). Thus the money is called horns because of it. The head side could depict the face of a king or queen.

Either that or the money looks like Bugles snacks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugles_%28snack%29).
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 31, 2023, 08:45:52 pm
The idea of carrying fangs of certain beasts and calling them coins do come to mind.

Another idea, one I may incorporate into my "GoldEdge" idea, is silver coins called "horns" because the tails side depict either a goat (maybe Capricorn (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capricorn_(astrology))) or a cornucopia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornucopia). Thus the money is called horns because of it. The head side could depict the face of a king or queen.

Either that or the money looks like Bugles snacks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugles_%28snack%29).

Bugles snacks with a hole as a shape is making snense, just in case there are kids swallow it and it got stuck on their throat, that way they would be able to keep breathing.
Just like a hole on the top of the head of lego brick.

Yeah, as if medieval era has kid safety concerns.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 01, 2023, 04:05:56 pm
Bugles snacks with a hole as a shape is making snense, just in case there are kids swallow it and it got stuck on their throat, that way they would be able to keep breathing.
Just like a hole on the top of the head of lego brick.

Yeah, as if medieval era has kid safety concerns.
It was the Hyborian-era. Back then kids were strapped to Wheels of Pain in order to make them grow up faster. I doubt child safety was that much of a concern for them. Especially money.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on February 02, 2023, 06:28:29 pm
It was the Hyborian-era. Back then kids were strapped to Wheels of Pain in order to make them grow up faster. I doubt child safety was that much of a concern for them. Especially money.

Ah yeah, Hyborian-era. Kids probably were forced to work during those times.

(https://i.ibb.co/2Wcrcgt/Kids.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wBpqpMW)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on February 03, 2023, 07:12:32 am
Ah yeah, Hyborian-era. Kids probably were forced to work during those times.

(https://i.ibb.co/2Wcrcgt/Kids.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wBpqpMW)
They either had little time to play or a lot of time to slave.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 01, 2023, 12:43:07 am
Golden Axe Curse of Death Adder (OpenBoR) All Bosses (No Damage)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J6rm4_LSUg
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 01, 2023, 06:58:37 pm
New SEGA survey asks about Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, and Golden Axe

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You may remember that a report from Bloomberg in April last year said that SEGA is investing in its extensive back catalogue of classic video games and are currently working on reboots for Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio.
These two SEGA games will apparently be the first of the reboots and they are scheduled to release in the next few years.
Fast forward to today and SEGA has sent out a new survey which is being distributed to specific fans and it mentions a number of older SEGA franchises which haven’t been touched in years and ...

Article : https://mynintendonews.com/2023/03/01/new-sega-survey-asks-about-crazy-taxi-jet-set-radio-and-more-classics/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 08, 2023, 07:50:05 pm
Happy International Women's Day 👩‍🦰

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Source : https://twitter.com/SEGAForever/status/1633530771863650307
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 16, 2023, 08:47:50 pm
As of January 1 2024, Steam will officially stop supporting the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.

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After that date, the Steam Client will no longer run on those versions of Windows.
In order to continue running Steam and any games or other products purchased through Steam, users will need to update to a more recent version of Windows.
This change is required as core features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer functions on older versions of Windows.
In addition, future versions of Steam will require Windows feature and security updates only present in Windows 10 and above.

Source : https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4784-4F2B-1321-800A (https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4784-4F2B-1321-800A)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 16, 2023, 08:48:42 pm
404 GAME RE:SET launches April 25 in Japan, Asia
Prologue launches April 17.


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SEGA also announced the following new characters and collaborations:

1. Altered Beast (voiced by Akira Sekine)
2. Columns (voiced by Hitomi Ueda)
3. Crazy Taxi (voiced by Mariya Ise)
4. Dynamite Cop (voiced by Misaki Watada)
5. Fighting Vipers (voiced by Kaede Hondo)
6. Golden Axe (voiced by Yume Miyamoto)
7. Hang-On (voiced by Natsumi Fujiwara)
8. The House of the Dead (voiced by Miku Itou)
9. Pengo (voiced by Ari Ozawa)
10. Space Harrier (voiced by Yumiri Hanamori)
11. Thunder Blade (voiced by Mikako Komatsu)
12. Virtua Racing (voiced by Haruka Shiraishi)

13. Dig Dug (voiced by Rie Takahashi)
14. Mappy (voiced by Yui Ogura)
15. Xevious (voiced by MAO)
16. Arkanoid (voiced by Minami Tanaka)
17. Darius (voiced by Reina Ueda)
18. Kiki Kaikai (voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki)

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2023/04/404-game-reset-launches-april-25-in-japan-asia (https://www.gematsu.com/2023/04/404-game-reset-launches-april-25-in-japan-asia)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on April 28, 2023, 05:04:13 pm
So I was watching Scorpion King which I haven't watched in years, gotta say, strong Golden Axe vibes from which is I never regarded before.
How would you feel if a Golden Axe movie was made like Scorpion King was?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7nmYiZ6cAg
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 29, 2023, 07:59:49 am
So I was watching Scorpion King which I haven't watched in years, gotta say, strong Golden Axe vibes from which is I never regarded before.
How would you feel if a Golden Axe movie was made like Scorpion King was?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7nmYiZ6cAg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7nmYiZ6cAg)

I wouldn't mind the theme, but makes the story more memorable.
I do like Scorpion King when I watched it back then but to tell the truth I forgot most the story of it.
The only thing that I remember that it has Kelly Hu nude scenes.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Estpf5nXEAEFxyN?format=jpg&name=small)

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 29, 2023, 08:06:15 am
The final area and battle for GOLDEN AXE DOOM'S "The DUEL" is now complete!

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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuruuidXoAAshN8?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuvzkrtWcBYzRYj?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/GoldenAxeDoom/status/1651681647836688411
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on April 29, 2023, 01:38:51 pm
I wouldn't mind the theme, but makes the story more memorable.
I do like Scorpion King when I watched it back then but to tell the truth I forgot most the story of it.
The only thing that I remember that it has Kelly Hu nude scenes.

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I honestly forgot there were four other sequels to this movie, none of them with Dwayne Johnson in it.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 30, 2023, 02:08:41 am
GOLDEN AXE DOOM - Work has begun on MAP06 "DarkGulds Castle"

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Source : https://twitter.com/GoldenAxeDoom/status/1652012486734782464
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on April 30, 2023, 02:12:22 am
I honestly forgot there were four other sequels to this movie, none of them with Dwayne Johnson in it.

They're really not that memorable.
There is also comic version. I had it back then but I don't remember what the story was.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on April 30, 2023, 01:36:00 pm
They're really not that memorable.
There is also comic version. I had it back then but I don't remember what the story was.
Well Scorpion King by itself  was still a pretty decent movie even if the story was mostly forgettable. Like if you had enough of 1982 Conan the Barbarian movie but want something like it for an evening then Scorpion King is a good choice. Like if you want that "fix" than a full Conan thing.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 04, 2023, 12:47:58 am
Well Scorpion King by itself  was still a pretty decent movie even if the story was mostly forgettable. Like if you had enough of 1982 Conan the Barbarian movie but want something like it for an evening then Scorpion King is a good choice. Like if you want that "fix" than a full Conan thing.

It really is. I enjoyed Scorpion King a lot more than Prince of Persia.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 04, 2023, 12:51:18 am
The Atari Jaguar Almost Got Alex Kidd, Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Phantasy Star, Golden Axe, Shinobi, Wonder Boy and ESWAT

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Shortly after the deal was signed, Sam Tramiel suffered a heart attack and control of Atari Corp was passed back to his ageing father, Jack.
With the prospect of seriously challenging Sony, Nintendo and Sega in the upcoming next-gen console war getting slimmer each month, the elder Tramiel wisely decided it was time to get out of the video game business and brokered a reverse merger with hard drive maker JTS on July 30th, 1996.
Atari, and the Jaguar, were dead.
As you can see from these scanned documents, Sega was willing to ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/features/flashback-the-atari-jaguar-almost-got-shinobi-streets-of-rage-wonder-boy-and-other-sega-classics (https://www.timeextension.com/features/flashback-the-atari-jaguar-almost-got-shinobi-streets-of-rage-wonder-boy-and-other-sega-classics)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 05, 2023, 02:47:01 am
Keiji Muto doing some promo shots for Golden Axe II. (1991)

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Source : https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1398792720706158593
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 05, 2023, 02:56:55 am
『404 GAME RE:SET』-Character Introduction- GOLDEN AXE Type:Anode

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/380049446412484608/1103947047578636318/Golden_Axe.png)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsKvNASVj24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsKvNASVj24)

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 06, 2023, 01:22:06 am
Golden Axe Fan Art by Arturex

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"Pixel Art digital illustration of Golden Axe Skeletons 8bit detailed background pixel art crisp quality high sharpness.
Made with "Night Cafe Studio"
 https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/jlVolOOZ1TT70SnixHt3

Source : https://twitter.com/chanchodemonte/status/1654204629637378048
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 06, 2023, 04:50:15 pm
It really is. I enjoyed Scorpion King a lot more than Prince of Persia.
Yep. As much as I would love a Golden Axe film inspired by Conan the Barbarian film, wouldn't mind it in style of Scorpion King either. Right levels of cheesy, violent yet adventurous.
Keiji Muto doing some promo shots for Golden Axe II. (1991)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2mCkASXEAQLfOi?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1398792720706158593 (https://twitter.com/vintagepuro/status/1398792720706158593)
I can see where Ax-Battler got his good looks.
『404 GAME RE:SET』-Character Introduction- GOLDEN AXE Type:Anode

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/380049446412484608/1103947047578636318/Golden_Axe.png)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsKvNASVj24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsKvNASVj24)

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She reminds me of Onion Knight from Dissidia.
Golden Axe Fan Art by Arturex

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Source : https://twitter.com/chanchodemonte/status/1654204629637378048 (https://twitter.com/chanchodemonte/status/1654204629637378048)
You sure this isn't just AI generated art?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 07, 2023, 01:11:21 am
GOLDEN AXE Fan Art by K.ALS_ria

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvLdsf7aUAEOxA1?format=jpg&name=medium)

Source : https://twitter.com/kei_als_papln/status/1653628876122386433
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 07, 2023, 01:21:16 am
Yep. As much as I would love a Golden Axe film inspired by Conan the Barbarian film, wouldn't mind it in style of Scorpion King either. Right levels of cheesy, violent yet adventurous.

Just don't forget to add dragons in it though... Chicken Legs too, but not as vital as dragons for me.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E8XrJa3WQAU0zMT?format=png&name=small)

I can see where Ax-Battler got his good looks.

Ax-Wrestler !

She reminds me of Onion Knight from Dissidia.

And would fit the Saturn game (The Duel) more than the arcade and Mega Drive ones.

You sure this isn't just AI generated art?

It definelity is. He already mentioned (http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=3564.msg115831#msg115831) that he uses "Night Cafe Studio" (an AI Art generator program).
Not many artists were this honest.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 08, 2023, 10:46:47 am
Just don't forget to add dragons in it though... Chicken Legs too, but not as vital as dragons for me.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E8XrJa3WQAU0zMT?format=png&name=small)
I think the Chicken Legs are more vital and recognisable than the dragon mounts.
The dragon mounts simply look like generic ridable drakes, while the cockatri or "chicken legs" have more a distinct design recognisable to the Golden Axe and altered Beast games.
(https://i.redd.it/1gunnmh1zoz81.png)
Ax-Wrestler !
Wouldn't be smart to wrestle an axe.
And would fit the Saturn game (The Duel) more than the arcade and Mega Drive ones.
She would probably be a bit over the top in design i comparison to the others but then again The Duel felt mostly its own thing than a Golden Axe game.
It definelity is. He already mentioned (http://segabits.com/forums/index.php?topic=3564.msg115831#msg115831) that he uses "Night Cafe Studio" (an AI Art generator program).
Not many artists were this honest.
Ah OK, I just noticed the weirdness in it.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 08, 2023, 08:33:52 pm
Guide: Best Golden Axe Games - Every Golden Axe Game Ranked

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Quote
Released in 1992, just as the popularity of the belt-scrolling fighter was starting to wane and Street Fighter II fever was taken over arcades, Golden Axe: Revenge of Death Adder is undoubtedly the pinnacle of the entire series.
Running on Sega's powerful System 32 arcade board, it features smooth scaling, gorgeous animation, massive enemies and wonderfully evocative music.
It's also a total overhaul of the first game (unlike the Mega Drive Golden Axe II, which is ...

Article : https://timeextension.com/guides/best-golden-axe-games-every-golden-axe-game-ranked
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 08, 2023, 08:44:51 pm
Golden Axe II Tyris Flare Fan Art by Oscar Celestini

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Source : https://twitter.com/OscarCelestini/status/1588798299297181699 (https://twitter.com/OscarCelestini/status/1588798299297181699)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 08, 2023, 08:46:30 pm
I think the Chicken Legs are more vital and recognisable than the dragon mounts.
The dragon mounts simply look like generic ridable drakes, while the cockatri or "chicken legs" have more a distinct design recognisable to the Golden Axe and altered Beast games.
(https://i.redd.it/1gunnmh1zoz81.png)

If we are talking about uniqueness, yes it's true.
I just think that dragons are much cooler.
Live action version of Chicken Legs are definitely more scary though.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnhNX5mWEAsDD2g?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/FLESHMACHINES/status/1330898802195247104 (https://twitter.com/FLESHMACHINES/status/1330898802195247104)

She would probably be a bit over the top in design i comparison to the others but then again The Duel felt mostly its own thing than a Golden Axe game.

Yeah. And Cathode version also looks more inspired by its Game Gear version than the arcade version.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvQQAi9aAAIsvcT?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://segaretro.org/images/9/97/AxBattler_GG_JP_cover.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNeyHRpXsAAw908?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 09, 2023, 06:52:57 am
Golden Axe II Tyris Flare Fan Art by Oscar Celestini

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgyLdLLWIAA4HhU?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/OscarCelestini/status/1588798299297181699 (https://twitter.com/OscarCelestini/status/1588798299297181699)
Thicc thighs save lives!
If we are talking about uniqueness, yes it's true.
I just think that dragons are much cooler.
Live action version of Chicken Legs are definitely more scary though.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnhNX5mWEAsDD2g?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/FLESHMACHINES/status/1330898802195247104 (https://twitter.com/FLESHMACHINES/status/1330898802195247104)
It is, but if you just so happened to walk into a theatre playing some barbarian movie, or found it on TV while channel hopping, you would recognise it as Golden Axe with Chicken Legs.
Yeah. And Cathode version also looks more inspired by its Game Gear version than the arcade version.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvQQAi9aAAIsvcT?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://segaretro.org/images/9/97/AxBattler_GG_JP_cover.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNeyHRpXsAAw908?format=jpg&name=small)
Honestly didn't know there was a game where Ax-Battler actually wore armour. Pity our Golden Axe girl isn't as scantly dressed as Tyris.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 09, 2023, 10:50:24 pm
It is, but if you just so happened to walk into a theatre playing some barbarian movie, or found it on TV while channel hopping, you would recognise it as Golden Axe with Chicken Legs.

As long as the design isn't far from the original.
And few people who never played Golden Axe might said, "Hei... That's monsters from Altered Beast"

Honestly didn't know there was a game where Ax-Battler actually wore armour. Pity our Golden Axe girl isn't as scantly dressed as Tyris.

Yeah, even Fighting Vipers-chan (Cathode version) is wearing less clothes than Golden Axe-chan.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvLO4X_aYAIYLlq?format=jpg&name=small)

Still both anode and cathode version of Golden Axe are at least showing their "Thicc thighs".
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 10, 2023, 10:06:35 am
As long as the design isn't far from the original.
And few people who never played Golden Axe might said, "Hei... That's monsters from Altered Beast"
True but I imagine it became more familiar from Golden Axe than just Altered Beast. I didn't know it originated from AB years after playing GA.
Yeah, even Fighting Vipers-chan (Cathode version) is wearing less clothes than Golden Axe-chan.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvLO4X_aYAIYLlq?format=jpg&name=small)

Still both anode and cathode version of Golden Axe are at least showing their "Thicc thighs".
Lives still being saved from thicc thighs!
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 10, 2023, 07:36:53 pm
True but I imagine it became more familiar from Golden Axe than just Altered Beast. I didn't know it originated from AB years after playing GA.

I don't know how in UK, but in US and some other countries the early SEGA Genesis / MD model was bundled with Altered Beast so for some people Altered Beast is the most memorable ones.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgxSZbAWQAA6989?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 11, 2023, 06:55:57 pm
I don't know how in UK, but in US and some other countries the early SEGA Genesis / MD model was bundled with Altered Beast so for some people Altered Beast is the most memorable ones.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgxSZbAWQAA6989?format=jpg&name=small)
Ah OK. Still, I have a feeling Altered Beast, Golden Axe (and even Dynamite Cop) share the same continuity.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 11, 2023, 08:55:40 pm
Ah OK. Still, I have a feeling Altered Beast, Golden Axe (and even Dynamite Cop) share the same continuity.

Considering we can summon Tyris & Ax in Dynamite Deka so yes they probably do.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/232394281149530116/1026347903821828147/diehard-arcade.jpg)

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 14, 2023, 06:58:29 am
Considering we can summon Tyris & Ax in Dynamite Deka so yes they probably do.

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/232394281149530116/1026347903821828147/diehard-arcade.jpg)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/232394281149530116/1026347904090259496/diehardarcade.jpg)
The Chicken Leg in the pirate cove is a dead ringer for me, but yeah.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 15, 2023, 03:36:00 am
Golden Axe On The Sega 32X? This Hack Makes It Possible

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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwBtUc_aEAIsqZ-?format=jpg&name=small)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1weoJVGXg4

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Created by jvisser, 'Golden Axe 32X edition' enhances the 1989 home version of Golden Axe in the following ways:

The maps are reworked based on the arcade version of the game and displayed using the 32X
Eye animations for the turtle and eagle are back in
Uses the arcade version of the door open/close animation
Demo/Attract mode resembles the arcade game more closely
The cast screen had been moved to the main menu and is now interactive
Credits are skippable

The catch? Well, the console-exclusive duel mode is gone, and ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/05/golden-axe-on-the-sega-32x-this-hack-makes-it-possible
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 21, 2023, 12:15:42 am
Golden Axe-chan (404 Game Re:Set) Fan Art by Baiola

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwLhSDOakAEveO1?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/Baiola/status/1658136009278898178
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 23, 2023, 10:49:44 am
I'm in a barbarian mood again.
(https://i.gifer.com/H0Zt.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 23, 2023, 07:40:40 pm
I'm in a barbarian mood again.
(https://i.gifer.com/H0Zt.gif)

Bring it on!

(https://media.tenor.com/RB3psLMteLIAAAAC/conan-conan-the-barbarian.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 23, 2023, 07:45:47 pm
Casting A Live-Action Golden Axe Movie

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While the game itself was low on what one would call “plot” or “characters,” that didn’t stop the fans from imagining the sort of adventures Tyris Flare and her comrades embarked on whenever they weren’t fighting the dreadful Death Adder.
Now, what if I told you it’s more than possible to cast an awesome Golden Axe live-action flick?
Sounds bizarre, right?
Well, maybe. But stick around to see which actors would do a great job in this potential adaptation!

1. Richard Armitage as Gilius Thunderhead ...

Article : https://www.fortressofsolitude.co.za/casting-a-live-action-golden-axe-movie/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 24, 2023, 08:13:23 pm
Bring it on!

(https://media.tenor.com/RB3psLMteLIAAAAC/conan-conan-the-barbarian.gif)
Hell yeah! What Barbarian movies would you recommend? So far I've seen The Barbarians, Deathstalker I and II and all Conan movies. I even seen a few Sword and Sorcery movies but none in compare to Conan. It seems rather slim pickings.
Casting A Live-Action Golden Axe Movie

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Article : https://www.fortressofsolitude.co.za/casting-a-live-action-golden-axe-movie/ (https://www.fortressofsolitude.co.za/casting-a-live-action-golden-axe-movie/)
What about Karen Gillian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Gillan) for Tyris Flare?
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I know her as Amy Pond from Doctor Who and Ruby Roundhouse from Jumanji 2. Both roles being firey and confident characters.
I think she would be good for the role of Tyris Flare. Sega/Paramount should scope her quick before Hollywood casts her for Red Sonja or something.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 24, 2023, 10:05:43 pm
Hell yeah! What Barbarian movies would you recommend? So far I've seen The Barbarians, Deathstalker I and II and all Conan movies. I even seen a few Sword and Sorcery movies but none in compare to Conan. It seems rather slim pickings.

What about Beastmaster movie series? Still nothing compared to Conan but they're still passable.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fr3cTDsXgAAT_yX?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKylKKVXUAAGx2D?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjQzoZ4XIAAB7pK?format=jpg&name=small)

What about Karen Gillian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Gillan) for Tyris Flare?
(https://i.gifer.com/VXmy.gif)
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I know her as Amy Pond from Doctor Who and Ruby Roundhouse from Jumanji 2. Both roles being firey and confident characters.
I think she would be good for the role of Tyris Flare. Sega/Paramount should scope her quick before Hollywood casts her for Red Sonja or something.

I'm surprised you don't GoTG since she's now more known as NEBULA as due to how popular the GoTG trilogy and the last two Avengers movies.
But yeah, she doesn't showher fabulous hair in those movies.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmGLsW0X0AEQmjE?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuyRxcwWcAAxl4D?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E586M4QWEAMme8V?format=jpg&name=small)

She's good. I'll support her for the role if that's happened.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 24, 2023, 10:19:14 pm
Storm Collectibles Golden Axe Gilius & Chicken Leg is now 48% off in Entertainment Earth Store!
Discounted Price : $70.47 (was $134.99)


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From Storm Collectibles. Gilius Thunderhead is an axe wielding dwarf, who serves as one of the main protagonists in the Golden Axe franchise.
Despite his age and stature, he is one of the original warriors to rise up against Death Adder and is highly capable of commandeering a Chicken Leg monster into battle.
This fully articulated 1/12-scale action figure features full articulation, 2 interchangeable head sculpts and 3 interchangeable pairs of hands.
Also included are Gilus' Axe and Chicken Leg!

Link : https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/blfstm87189?id=SWY1219BN4 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/blfstm87189?id=SWY1219BN4)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 25, 2023, 09:15:11 am
What about Beastmaster movie series? Still nothing compared to Conan but they're still passable.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fr3cTDsXgAAT_yX?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EKylKKVXUAAGx2D?format=jpg&name=small)

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I've seen the first Beastmaster movie, but not the others. by the look of the second one which is "time travel to modern times" sort of thing I think I'll give that a miss. I dunno what the third movie is like.
I'm surprised you don't GoTG since she's now more known as NEBULA as due to how popular the GoTG trilogy and the last two Avengers movies.
But yeah, she doesn't showher fabulous hair in those movies.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmGLsW0X0AEQmjE?format=jpg&name=small)

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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E586M4QWEAMme8V?format=jpg&name=small)

She's good. I'll support her for the role if that's happened.
I know she was in GotG, I just picked Ruby Roundhouse and her bikini pictures to show off her natural body and hair which I think would be a good fit for the role of Tyris Flare. Especially the fact she is a natural redhead.

As for Gilias Thunderhead, my two choices for him would either be be Andreas Cahling (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Cahling) or Peter Dinklage (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dinklage).
Andreas played Thor in Kung Fury. I imagine with the same camera tricks used in LotR movies they can make him look more like a dwarf.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6CMMunWB50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6CMMunWB50)

Peter Dinklage played Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones. While he was more sharp with his tongue than with a sword, he still shoed strength in battle his own way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7n3SKwRaPA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7n3SKwRaPA)

He was also in Avengers: Infinity War for the role of the giant Eitri.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIoqWec3KcU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIoqWec3KcU)

Or would it be regarded inappropriate to cast an actor with achondroplasia to a role of fantasy dwarf these days?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 25, 2023, 09:16:03 pm
As for Gilias Thunderhead, my two choices for him would either be be Andreas Cahling (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Cahling) or Peter Dinklage (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dinklage).
Andreas played Thor in Kung Fury. I imagine with the same camera tricks used in LotR movies they can make him look more like a dwarf.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6CMMunWB50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6CMMunWB50)

Peter Dinklage played Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones. While he was more sharp with his tongue than with a sword, he still shoed strength in battle his own way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7n3SKwRaPA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7n3SKwRaPA)

He was also in Avengers: Infinity War for the role of the giant Eitri.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIoqWec3KcU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIoqWec3KcU)

Or would it be regarded inappropriate to cast an actor with achondroplasia to a role of fantasy dwarf these days?

I'd prefer Andreas Cahling.
I watched so many movies with Peter Dinklage in it, I got bored of him.
He's really everywhere, lol.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DamHvy_VwAA34hB?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 25, 2023, 09:29:16 pm
Hypothetical question, say I do make a Golden Axe remake of my own (something I often fantasize about as a prequel to my GoldEdge idea), how would you feel for a more fleashed out magic system?

For example, "potions" or "magic oil" still used as a means to cast spells, but spells can also be upgraded and maybe even a "summoning system", such as Tyris able to summon a dragon. Ax and Gillius can also have divine figures to summon.
I'm imagining such sequences similar to Crisis Core where the gameplay itself is momentarily cut-off for animated CGI sequences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXMfWV09K8Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXMfWV09K8Y)

Maybe for Ax Battler, he can summon Behemoth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behemoth), an Earth-elemental beast of burden that sleeps under the mountains and Gillius can summon Ziz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziz), a celestial bird capable of lightning and thunderstorms. Though I'm hoping to find some older, pre-Christian, maybe Bronze-age celestial figures to use.

Come to think about it, I find it strange that Ax Battler uses earth magic and Gilius uses lightning magic.
Dwarves are known for digging holes (http://y2u.be/ytWz0qVvBZ0) and Gillius wears green, the colour of plants that grow over the earth. Ax Battler wears blue, the colour of the sky where lightning comes from (and sometimes lightning itself has blue colouring), wouldn't it make more sense if their magic was swapped?

Or was Gillius given lightning magic for his namesake of "Thunderhead", in which case thunder can mean the sound of rumbling such as earthquakes.

I'd prefer Andreas Cahling.
I watched so many movies with Peter Dinklage in it, I got bored of him.
He's really everywhere, lol.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DamHvy_VwAA34hB?format=jpg&name=small)
I guess... but he's a rugged, imposing sort of man... plus save some money on SFX given he'd be dwarf-size.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 28, 2023, 10:44:46 pm
Hypothetical question, say I do make a Golden Axe remake of my own (something I often fantasize about as a prequel to my GoldEdge idea), how would you feel for a more fleashed out magic system?

For example, "potions" or "magic oil" still used as a means to cast spells, but spells can also be upgraded and maybe even a "summoning system", such as Tyris able to summon a dragon. Ax and Gillius can also have divine figures to summon.
I'm imagining such sequences similar to Crisis Core where the gameplay itself is momentarily cut-off for animated CGI sequences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXMfWV09K8Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXMfWV09K8Y)

Maybe for Ax Battler, he can summon Behemoth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behemoth), an Earth-elemental beast of burden that sleeps under the mountains and Gillius can summon Ziz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziz), a celestial bird capable of lightning and thunderstorms. Though I'm hoping to find some older, pre-Christian, maybe Bronze-age celestial figures to use.

Come to think about it, I find it strange that Ax Battler uses earth magic and Gilius uses lightning magic.
Dwarves are known for digging holes (http://y2u.be/ytWz0qVvBZ0) and Gillius wears green, the colour of plants that grow over the earth. Ax Battler wears blue, the colour of the sky where lightning comes from (and sometimes lightning itself has blue colouring), wouldn't it make more sense if their magic was swapped?

Or was Gillius given lightning magic for his namesake of "Thunderhead", in which case thunder can mean the sound of rumbling such as earthquakes.

Could be.
We got Gillius Rockhead in Golden Axe : The Duel and we know his magic was mostly involving rock.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxI2szVWoAE-IsW?format=jpg&name=small)

And since this Gillius wears blue so I guess the clothes really didn't define their magic.

I guess... but he's a rugged, imposing sort of man... plus save some money on SFX given he'd be dwarf-size.

Alright then, they could use the SFX budget to make more dragons instead.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTmfMPsWUAAXng1?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 29, 2023, 07:26:12 am
Could be.
We got Gillius Rockhead in Golden Axe : The Duel and we know his magic was mostly involving rock.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxI2szVWoAE-IsW?format=jpg&name=small)

And since this Gillius wears blue so I guess the clothes really didn't define their magic.
I guess not. But given in some games some sort of figure is often seen when powerful spells are cast I often wonder if these entities are the source of the magic.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SoulfulTalkativeKodiakbear-size_restricted.gif)

I like to believe those magic pots serve as "offerings" to titans (either spirit or living) to offer their power in battle.
Alright then, they could use the SFX budget to make more dragons instead.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FTmfMPsWUAAXng1?format=jpg&name=small)
Dragons are always good. As long as it's a barbarian fantasy movie (or the very least bronze-age fantasy) then that's fine by me. Just not another generic middle-age fantasy movie.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 29, 2023, 11:39:52 am
My own fan-lore of Golden Axe. I like to imagine if I ever make the game GoldEdge, with gameplay inspired from Brütal Legend (https://brutallegend.fandom.com/wiki/Br%C3%BCtal_Legend), I can imagine something of the likes of Artifacts of Legends (https://brutallegend.fandom.com/wiki/Artifact_of_Legend) which tells you the story through chapters.
(Though I am imagining these monuments similar to Word Walls (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Word_Walls_(Skyrim)) but after paying tributes (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Magic_Pot) a mural will reveal itself.)

Titanomachy
Titans fought titans over the land, with Tannin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannin_(monster)) the serpent god
who opposed Ymir, the lord of the thundering Earth. The constant war left the land in upheaval and destruction. In the ongoing battle, Ymir is slain. His son [Odin/Thor] takes up the battle against Tannin in vengeance.

I'm tempted to use Hyborian Age gods such as Set (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Set) instead of Tannin while the Ymir I imagine is different from Ymir (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Ymir) from Conan and Ymir (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ymir) from Norse mythology. I've yet to decide on a name for [Odin/Thor] other than they are an amalgamation of Odin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin) and his son Thor. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor)
As for who the titans are, these titans range from giants, dragons and Power Ranger like monsters.

I also like the idea of gods chosen from random old-world religions but using their oldest, most ancient names or identities.

Birth of Man
Ymir was slain by Tannin. As his beloved Yuria weeped over his body, her tears fell onto the earth soaked with his blood. Born from earth, blood and tears, the first humans were created and worshipped Yuria as their mother goddess. Tannin saw no threat from the weak humans, as they were caught in the ongoing destruction of the titanomachy. Yuria called to her son [Odin/Thor] to help the humans.


I might change this part. Perhaps make humans come from foreign lands, brought on a turtle. I might go with the idea that the "three races" are born from a combination of divine essences:
Blood = Humans
Sweat = Dwarves
Tears = Elves
But it depends on what I'll go with.

The Trial
Ymir's death did not end the titanomachy as the wars continue to shatter the mountains, break the earth and torrent the oceans, monsters plagued the world and humanity were subjugated to these horrors. Yuria pleaded with the [Odin/Thor] to help them. He agreed if they could tame the great dragon and take its gold, then he would help them.


Well, he's not just going to give it to them, isn't he?

The Great Dragon

I've yet to imagine how this story comes out, but you have a dragon with a horde of gold. It might also be a telling of the origin story of the Amazons and their worship of the Great Dragon. Instead of dragon slaying or enslaving it the warrior humans earn the Great Dragon's respect and the Great Dragon willingly agree to what [Odin/Thor] have in mind for the humans.

Making of the Weapon

With the Great Dragon's fire heating the forge, its gold was melted down and forged into a blade. With [Odin/Thor]'s thunderous  hammer, the heated metal was tamed. Imbued with the Great Dragon's fire, [Odin/Thor]'s thunder and Yuria's blessings, the Golden Axe was made. A weapon powerful enough for a mortal to challenge a titan.
A hero was chosen to wield the axe and to challenge Tannin.


As for the name of the hero, I've yet to decide. Possibly an ancestor to the royal family.

The Age of Gods
The holy weapon embued by the power of gods, the hero of man slays Tannin. Tannin vows that as long as man or titan worship the serpent and spread its venom, its spirit will live on as god. With the titanomachy at an end, the children of Yuria take over the lands and name them after her, worshipping the spirits of former titans as gods.


I always figure that "gods" in a way were sort of "ultimate spirits", that even though mortals claim they govern both spiritual and material aspects of our reality it's only after death we may get to meet them, thus while gods can meet and influence mortals they're still bound to the spiritual-side of reality. Thus, the term "shedding off the mortal coil" can mean either death or ascension to a spiritual or divine state.

The Folly of Men
The axe was passed from champion to champion. However, countless battles took place to gain possession of the axe. It was not until the axe returned to the royal family of Yuria that it was commissioned for a vault to be built under the castle and the axe to lay there to rest. The dwarves who built the vault kept the oath of secrecy. Thus, the stories of the Golden Axe pass down to legends.


Pretty much the same backstory from the games. It was also around this time that Dark Guld came into conscious within the axe. Dark Guld being a manifestation of every time the Golden Axe was used for wicked intent.

Golden Axe
The warlord Death Adder found the hidden vault of the Golden Axe. He raided the castle and slain the royal family to get to it. Gillius Thunderhead took the infant princess to the jungle of the Amazon warriors and ask them to keep her. A second child from the raid was found and taken into the village of Fyrwüd. The children grew into mighty warriors. United with Gillius the three braved across Death Adder's legion and defeated Death Adder.


I simply renamed the village of Firewood to "Fyrwüd". I mean, a bronze-age village named Firewood is pretty much asking for it with a name like that. At least, my respelling of it sounds the same and looks more old-fashioned.
I also dunno if Ax battler and Tyris Flare should be brother and sister. It seems they're both evacuees from when Death Adder raised the castle. It's either that or Ax Battler had nothing to do with it until Death Adders men made firewood of Firewood.

This is all I thought up so far. While my take on Yuria will have common fantasy elements like dragons, elves, dwarves etc, I strive to keep it a hyborian (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Hyborian_Age), Bronze Age Europe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age_Europe), barbarian. Sword and Sorcery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_and_sorcery) aesthetic in culture and architecture. If you end up with knights and grand castles, King Arthur and the likes, (like in Ax Battle: ALoGA (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Ax_Battler:_A_Legend_of_Golden_Axe)) then you've gone too far ahead.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 30, 2023, 12:32:16 am
My own fan-lore of Golden Axe. I like to imagine if I ever make the game GoldEdge, with gameplay inspired from Brütal Legend (https://brutallegend.fandom.com/wiki/Br%C3%BCtal_Legend), I can imagine something of the likes of Artifacts of Legends (https://brutallegend.fandom.com/wiki/Artifact_of_Legend) which tells you the story through chapters.
(Though I am imagining these monuments similar to Word Walls (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Word_Walls_(Skyrim)) but after paying tributes (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Magic_Pot) a mural will reveal itself.)

Titanomachy
Titans fought titans over the land, with Tannin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannin_(monster)) the serpent god
who opposed Ymir, the lord of the thundering Earth. The constant war left the land in upheaval and destruction. In the ongoing battle, Ymir is slain. His son [Odin/Thor] takes up the battle against Tannin in vengeance.

I'm tempted to use Hyborian Age gods such as Set (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Set) instead of Tannin while the Ymir I imagine is different from Ymir (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Ymir) from Conan and Ymir (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ymir) from Norse mythology. I've yet to decide on a name for [Odin/Thor] other than they are an amalgamation of Odin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin) and his son Thor. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor)
As for who the titans are, these titans range from giants, dragons and Power Ranger like monsters.

I also like the idea of gods chosen from random old-world religions but using their oldest, most ancient names or identities.

Birth of Man
Ymir was slain by Tannin. As his beloved Yuria weeped over his body, her tears fell onto the earth soaked with his blood. Born from earth, blood and tears, the first humans were created and worshipped Yuria as their mother goddess. Tannin saw no threat from the weak humans, as they were caught in the ongoing destruction of the titanomachy. Yuria called to her son [Odin/Thor] to help the humans.


I might change this part. Perhaps make humans come from foreign lands, brought on a turtle. I might go with the idea that the "three races" are born from a combination of divine essences:
Blood = Humans
Sweat = Dwarves
Tears = Elves
But it depends on what I'll go with.

The Trial
Ymir's death did not end the titanomachy as the wars continue to shatter the mountains, break the earth and torrent the oceans, monsters plagued the world and humanity were subjugated to these horrors. Yuria pleaded with the [Odin/Thor] to help them. He agreed if they could tame the great dragon and take its gold, then he would help them.


Well, he's not just going to give it to them, isn't he?

The Great Dragon

I've yet to imagine how this story comes out, but you have a dragon with a horde of gold. It might also be a telling of the origin story of the Amazons and their worship of the Great Dragon. Instead of dragon slaying or enslaving it the warrior humans earn the Great Dragon's respect and the Great Dragon willingly agree to what [Odin/Thor] have in mind for the humans.

Making of the Weapon

With the Great Dragon's fire heating the forge, its gold was melted down and forged into a blade. With [Odin/Thor]'s thunderous  hammer, the heated metal was tamed. Imbued with the Great Dragon's fire, [Odin/Thor]'s thunder and Yuria's blessings, the Golden Axe was made. A weapon powerful enough for a mortal to challenge a titan.
A hero was chosen to wield the axe and to challenge Tannin.


As for the name of the hero, I've yet to decide. Possibly an ancestor to the royal family.

The Age of Gods
The holy weapon embued by the power of gods, the hero of man slays Tannin. Tannin vows that as long as man or titan worship the serpent and spread its venom, its spirit will live on as god. With the titanomachy at an end, the children of Yuria take over the lands and name them after her, worshipping the spirits of former titans as gods.


I always figure that "gods" in a way were sort of "ultimate spirits", that even though mortals claim they govern both spiritual and material aspects of our reality it's only after death we may get to meet them, thus while gods can meet and influence mortals they're still bound to the spiritual-side of reality. Thus, the term "shedding off the mortal coil" can mean either death or ascension to a spiritual or divine state.

The Folly of Men
The axe was passed from champion to champion. However, countless battles took place to gain possession of the axe. It was not until the axe returned to the royal family of Yuria that it was commissioned for a vault to be built under the castle and the axe to lay there to rest. The dwarves who built the vault kept the oath of secrecy. Thus, the stories of the Golden Axe pass down to legends.


Pretty much the same backstory from the games. It was also around this time that Dark Guld came into conscious within the axe. Dark Guld being a manifestation of every time the Golden Axe was used for wicked intent.

Golden Axe
The warlord Death Adder found the hidden vault of the Golden Axe. He raided the castle and slain the royal family to get to it. Gillius Thunderhead took the infant princess to the jungle of the Amazon warriors and ask them to keep her. A second child from the raid was found and taken into the village of Fyrwüd. The children grew into mighty warriors. United with Gillius the three braved across Death Adder's legion and defeated Death Adder.


I simply renamed the village of Firewood to "Fyrwüd". I mean, a bronze-age village named Firewood is pretty much asking for it with a name like that. At least, my respelling of it sounds the same and looks more old-fashioned.
I also dunno if Ax battler and Tyris Flare should be brother and sister. It seems they're both evacuees from when Death Adder raised the castle. It's either that or Ax Battler had nothing to do with it until Death Adders men made firewood of Firewood.

This is all I thought up so far. While my take on Yuria will have common fantasy elements like dragons, elves, dwarves etc, I strive to keep it a hyborian (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Hyborian_Age), Bronze Age Europe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age_Europe), barbarian. Sword and Sorcery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_and_sorcery) aesthetic in culture and architecture. If you end up with knights and grand castles, King Arthur and the likes, (like in Ax Battle: ALoGA (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Ax_Battler:_A_Legend_of_Golden_Axe)) then you've gone too far ahead.

Awesome man, that's really detailed and elaborated.
I'm not familiar with Brütal Legend though, got to check it later.

For Ax battler and Tyris Flare, I don't think they should be brother and sister.
Tyris Flare was from royalty, while Tarik (Ax Battler) was living in village as a hunter and adventurer.
He's even refusing to fight Death Adder when Tyris asked him to in Golden Axe: Beast Rider.
Different from Tyris that was given a sense of justice by the Amazon tribe who adopted her,
Tarik at first only care about hunting and training, at least until his mother became Death Adder forces' victim.
His sense of justice started to grow after his journey with Tyris and Gillius.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5uv7KNU4AAYcY7?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 30, 2023, 06:57:24 am
Awesome man, that's really detailed and elaborated.
I'm not familiar with Brütal Legend though, got to check it later.

For Ax battler and Tyris Flare, I don't think they should be brother and sister.
Tyris Flare was from royalty, while Tarik (Ax Battler) was living in village as a hunter and adventurer.
He's even refusing to fight Death Adder when Tyris asked him to in Golden Axe: Beast Rider.
Different from Tyris that was given a sense of justice by the Amazon tribe who adopted her,
Tarik at first only care about hunting and training, at least until his mother became Death Adder forces' victim.
His sense of justice started to grow after his journey with Tyris and Gillius.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C5uv7KNU4AAYcY7?format=jpg&name=small)
I can work around that... But I may have to downgrade the "castle" Tyris Flare was born in.

I don't think there were any castles in Bronze Age Europe. They did have palaces back then, but if we're going for a Northern European (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Europe) sort of thing I don't know what royals lived in.

In Britain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age_Britain), we had hillforts (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillfort) that consisted of roundhouses (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundhouse_(dwelling)) and in Scandanavia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_Bronze_Age) they had longhouses (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longhouse).

I can imagine it looking a bit like Dragonsearch (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Dragonsreach) from Skyrim (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls_V:_Skyrim) (maybe the town itself being like Whiterun (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Whiterun_(Skyrim)), though my take on Fyrwüd will still be a traditional prehistoric village.), but Elder Scrolls is a Medieval-fantasy game. I mean, my take on Golden Axe doesn't have to be all Bronze Age based, iron weapons can still be a thing, I just want to preserve the primal, barbaric spirit of the game than just stick knights, castles and refined weaponry in it.
(https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/learn/story-of-england/prehistory/daily-life/large-silchester-reconstruction.jpg?maxwidth=1080&mode=none&scale=downscale&quality=60&anchor=&WebsiteVersion=20220831140117)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on May 30, 2023, 09:29:14 pm
I can work around that... But I may have to downgrade the "castle" Tyris Flare was born in.

I don't think there were any castles in Bronze Age Europe. They did have palaces back then, but if we're going for a Northern European (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Europe) sort of thing I don't know what royals lived in.

In Britain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age_Britain), we had hillforts (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillfort) that consisted of roundhouses (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundhouse_(dwelling)) and in Scandanavia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_Bronze_Age) they had longhouses (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longhouse).

I can imagine it looking a bit like Dragonsearch (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Dragonsreach) from Skyrim (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls_V:_Skyrim) (maybe the town itself being like Whiterun (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Whiterun_(Skyrim)), though my take on Fyrwüd will still be a traditional prehistoric village.), but Elder Scrolls is a Medieval-fantasy game. I mean, my take on Golden Axe doesn't have to be all Bronze Age based, iron weapons can still be a thing, I just want to preserve the primal, barbaric spirit of the game than just stick knights, castles and refined weaponry in it.
(https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/learn/story-of-england/prehistory/daily-life/large-silchester-reconstruction.jpg?maxwidth=1080&mode=none&scale=downscale&quality=60&anchor=&WebsiteVersion=20220831140117)

That's ... actually more fitting.
Yeah, royals don't have to mean they live in a castle and such.
Especially if it's a small kingdom.
It could be just a normal house but with large yards and guarded by lot of warriors.
And yeah, don't take away the barbarian-theme, it's what makes Golden Axe so memorable.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on May 31, 2023, 03:24:52 pm
That's ... actually more fitting.
Yeah, royals don't have to mean they live in a castle and such.
Especially if it's a small kingdom.
It could be just a normal house but with large yards and guarded by lot of warriors.
And yeah, don't take away the barbarian-theme, it's what makes Golden Axe so memorable.
Yep. It's games like Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Ax_Battler:_A_Legend_of_Golden_Axe) and Golden Axe: The Duel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Duel) that lost this meaning when they made them generic fantasy games.

If we ever get a Golden Axe reboot, it needs a strict aesthetic. The words being "Sword and Sorcery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_and_sorcery)", "Barbarian (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BarbarianHero)", "Hyborian Age (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Hyborian_Age)", "Atlantic Bronze Age Europe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Bronze_Age)" as well as "Nordic Bronze Age (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_Bronze_Age)".

I may sound like a know-it-all on what should make a Golden Axe game, but truth be told, I don't really know much on Bronze Age. I only know so much on how people live back then... then there was the collapse and that's it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkMP328eU5Q&list=PLjLK2cYtt-VDj9aondQLBpCv5sPsN0C6K (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkMP328eU5Q&list=PLjLK2cYtt-VDj9aondQLBpCv5sPsN0C6K)

You'd think with how mysterious, primitive yet n a way humble Bronze Age was that there would-be more fantasy movies themed on this time. But almost all fantasy movies I come across seem to favour a late-medieval aesthetic instead.

It's why I'm hankering for more Conan the Barbarian and Golden Axe content.
(https://media.tenor.com/PiyEiZ7A3rsAAAAd/korgoth-barbaria.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 03, 2023, 12:22:37 am
Yep. It's games like Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Ax_Battler:_A_Legend_of_Golden_Axe) and Golden Axe: The Duel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Duel) that lost this meaning when they made them generic fantasy games.

If we ever get a Golden Axe reboot, it needs a strict aesthetic. The words being "Sword and Sorcery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_and_sorcery)", "Barbarian (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BarbarianHero)", "Hyborian Age (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Hyborian_Age)", "Atlantic Bronze Age Europe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Bronze_Age)" as well as "Nordic Bronze Age (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_Bronze_Age)".

I may sound like a know-it-all on what should make a Golden Axe game, but truth be told, I don't really know much on Bronze Age. I only know so much on how people live back then... then there was the collapse and that's it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkMP328eU5Q&list=PLjLK2cYtt-VDj9aondQLBpCv5sPsN0C6K (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkMP328eU5Q&list=PLjLK2cYtt-VDj9aondQLBpCv5sPsN0C6K)

You'd think with how mysterious, primitive yet n a way humble Bronze Age was that there would-be more fantasy movies themed on this time. But almost all fantasy movies I come across seem to favour a late-medieval aesthetic instead.

It's why I'm hankering for more Conan the Barbarian and Golden Axe content.
(https://media.tenor.com/PiyEiZ7A3rsAAAAd/korgoth-barbaria.gif)

While I don't mind Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe (the story is just generic after all, it's just young Ax Battler summoned by the king to beat some enemies and since he's still young, using armors were making sense), Golden Axe: The Duel art direction is really dissapointing.
I agree with Diehard Gamefan Magazine review that said some certain series are sacred to be experimented with.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EiKKFZmWoAIMgdF?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 03, 2023, 09:34:24 am
While I don't mind Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe (the story is just generic after all, it's just young Ax Battler summoned by the king to beat some enemies and since he's still young, using armors were making sense), Golden Axe: The Duel art direction is really dissapointing.
I agree with Diehard Gamefan Magazine review that said some certain series are sacred to be experimented with.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EiKKFZmWoAIMgdF?format=jpg&name=small)
From what I understand, Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe was a Sega answer/rip-off of to Zelda II just as Golden Axe Warrior was an answer/rip-off to either the first Zelda or Link to the Past game.

Now, I can't entirely blame Sega for this, given they were competing with Nintendo at the time in an "anything you can do, I can do better! (http://y2u.be/WO23WBji_Z0)" sort of fashion. I just don't think Golden Axe was the ideal series to "respond" to The Legend of Zelda series with. (I would have chosen Alex Kidd myself. Sonic replaced Alex to compete against Mario, but the world of Aries is just as much of a Miracle World as Hyrule.)

Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe and The Duel had no consideration for specified aesthetic-genre and just slapped generic fantasy onto it. As I said earlier in this thread, I complained how the fashion of Keel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Keel) and Doc (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Doc) look the most out-of-place. It was obvious these games were made just to make quick-buck than more consideration put into them. If Sega were to put more time and thought in how much time and quality should be put in Golden Axe games then they'd probably get more money and recognition from them.

Though I guess it doesn't matter now given, like Streets of Rage, Golden Axe was a movie-inspired game (Conan the Barbarian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_the_Barbarian_(1982_film)) was real popular back then and main source of inspiration) and BeastRider pretty much put a nail in the coffin for the franchise.

That said, if we did get a new Golden Axe game, if it be by Dotemu (http://www.dotemu.com/) or Sega themselves, I'd be hesitant what art direction they wll take it with. It doesn't have to rip-off Conan or the Hyborian-Age directly, just needs to preserve the brutal sword and sorcery aesthetic than just generic Camelot fantasy stuff.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 04, 2023, 01:30:04 am
From what I understand, Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe was a Sega answer/rip-off of to Zelda II just as Golden Axe Warrior was an answer/rip-off to either the first Zelda or Link to the Past game.

Now, I can't entirely blame Sega for this, given they were competing with Nintendo at the time in an "anything you can do, I can do better! (http://y2u.be/WO23WBji_Z0)" sort of fashion. I just don't think Golden Axe was the ideal series to "respond" to The Legend of Zelda series with. (I would have chosen Alex Kidd myself. Sonic replaced Alex to compete against Mario, but the world of Aries is just as much of a Miracle World as Hyrule.)

Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe and The Duel had no consideration for specified aesthetic-genre and just slapped generic fantasy onto it. As I said earlier in this thread, I complained how the fashion of Keel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Keel) and Doc (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Doc) look the most out-of-place. It was obvious these games were made just to make quick-buck than more consideration put into them. If Sega were to put more time and thought in how much time and quality should be put in Golden Axe games then they'd probably get more money and recognition from them.

I don't think Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe is a rip-off of Zelda II.
Zelda II came out in 1987 while Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe came out in 1991.
Why would you rip-off a 4 years old game from a platform that was already dead and replaced by its newer generation.
They just want to make a Golden Axe game but beat em up genre is really hard to make in Game Gear so they make anything they could make in that tiny memory limitation.

Though I guess it doesn't matter now given, like Streets of Rage, Golden Axe was a movie-inspired game (Conan the Barbarian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_the_Barbarian_(1982_film)) was real popular back then and main source of inspiration) and BeastRider pretty much put a nail in the coffin for the franchise.

That said, if we did get a new Golden Axe game, if it be by Dotemu (http://www.dotemu.com/) or Sega themselves, I'd be hesitant what art direction they wll take it with. It doesn't have to rip-off Conan or the Hyborian-Age directly, just needs to preserve the brutal sword and sorcery aesthetic than just generic Camelot fantasy stuff.

If it was by DotEmu then we should not worry. Ben Fiquet has already show the artwork that still retains its barbarian theme.
Too bad SEGA hasn't allowed them to make one.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 04, 2023, 11:27:54 am
I don't think Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe is a rip-off of Zelda II.
Zelda II came out in 1987 while Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe came out in 1991.
Why would you rip-off a 4 years old game from a platform that was already dead and replaced by its newer generation.
They just want to make a Golden Axe game but beat em up genre is really hard to make in Game Gear so they make anything they could make in that tiny memory limitation.
If they can put Streets of Rage 1 and 2 onto the Game Gear I don't see why they couldn't import Golden Axe beat 'em up to it either.
(https://www.sega-16.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Streets-of-Rage-GG-2.gif)

But Ax Batter uses a lot of elements from Zelda II such as a top-down over-world map and side-scrolling for fights and dungeons. The exception being towns were also top-down.
If it was by DotEmu then we should not worry. Ben Fiquet has already show the artwork that still retains its barbarian theme.
Too bad SEGA hasn't allowed them to make one.
That su-u-ucks. Either they want a specific direction for Golden Axe in mind and want a studio to work on it or for some reason they want to keep it under the pile of IPs they're not using.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 04, 2023, 11:32:26 pm
Golden Axe Fanart by Arne

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EGOBSbgXkAMcjyc?format=jpg&name=small)

Quote
Newified old random Tyris Flare + Chicken Leg sketch.
They make me think of the Protoceratops more than chickens or cockatrices though.

Source : https://twitter.com/AndroidArts/status/1180929691357765632
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 04, 2023, 11:34:10 pm
After Sonic movie success, Sega says it could adapt other IPs for the big screen

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Sega Sammy CEO Haruki Satomi and CFO Koichi Fukazawa were asked about the possibility of making non-Sonic movies during a Q&A session following the publication of the company’s full-year earnings in April.
“We would like to take on challenges outside of the Sonic IP should the opportunity arise. If we can match the timing of game launches to the release of movies, it would be extremely effective from a marketing perspective and there are also significant benefits, such as increasing awareness of our IP and increasing the number of touch points for customers, as we achieved with the Sonic movie.”
Sonic ...

Article : https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-sonic-movie-success-sega-says-it-could-adapt-other-ips-for-the-big-screen/ (https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-sonic-movie-success-sega-says-it-could-adapt-other-ips-for-the-big-screen/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 04, 2023, 11:36:32 pm
If they can put Streets of Rage 1 and 2 onto the Game Gear I don't see why they couldn't import Golden Axe beat 'em up to it either.
(https://www.sega-16.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Streets-of-Rage-GG-2.gif)

But Ax Batter uses a lot of elements from Zelda II such as a top-down over-world map and side-scrolling for fights and dungeons. The exception being towns were also top-down.

It's different thing.
Streets of Rage 8-Bit were developed mainly for SEGA Master System.
Game Gear versions were just porting from that with some adjustment to make it playable in tiny screen.
Ax Battler on the other hand was developed directly to Game Gear.
They are also being developed a year after Ax Battler so I guess they finally know how to put beat em up on tiny screens and memories .

Okay, they could be ripping off some element to Zelda, but still they're not SEGA's answer to Zelda II.
Game Gear was never competing with NES afterall.

That su-u-ucks. Either they want a specific direction for Golden Axe in mind and want a studio to work on it or for some reason they want to keep it under the pile of IPs they're not using.

Since SEGA even didn't approve this concept back then ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQfaaYU6y1c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQfaaYU6y1c)

we really don't know what SEGA had in mind for Golden Axe.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 05, 2023, 02:50:05 pm
Golden Axe Fanart by Arne

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EGOBSbgXkAMcjyc?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/AndroidArts/status/1180929691357765632 (https://twitter.com/AndroidArts/status/1180929691357765632)
They do look cuter with the tiny arms...
It's different thing.
Streets of Rage 8-Bit were developed mainly for SEGA Master System.
Game Gear versions were just porting from that with some adjustment to make it playable in tiny screen.
Ax Battler on the other hand was developed directly to Game Gear.
They are also being developed a year after Ax Battler so I guess they finally know how to put beat em up on tiny screens and memories .

Okay, they could be ripping off some element to Zelda, but still they're not SEGA's answer to Zelda II.
Game Gear was never competing with NES afterall.
But they did had Golden Axe for Master System.
(https://www.smstributes.co.uk/images/db/screenshot_goldenaxe_003.png)
Could they had not import that version to the Game Gear like they did with Streets of Rage?
Since SEGA even didn't approve this concept back then ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQfaaYU6y1c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQfaaYU6y1c)

we really don't know what SEGA had in mind for Golden Axe.
My only guess is that Sega has a rather "keep moving forward" mentality.
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It's not entirely a bad thing but it can be more hassle and at times costly than it is.

For example, Sega may simply believe that BeastRiders failure means no one is interested in a new Golden Axe game. And what with Total War, Warhammer and their current IPs, they believe this is what todays audience want, that there's not enough fans to cater a Golden Axe game for.

If that is the case, it's a rather toxic way to do it. Why spend money licencing a new fantasy franchise when you got an old one with some roots? And the reason why not enough people are interested in a Golden Axe game is because Sega doesn't make games/provide fresh blood for the Golden Axe fandom.

It be like if Sega asks, "Who wants Sonic's third movie exclusively on videotape? What? No one? Well, if no one wants this Sonic movie will shall cancel the series."
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 06, 2023, 01:42:58 am
They do look cuter with the tiny arms...

They look harmless in the picture, and we know they aren't when we're playing Altered Beast.

But they did had Golden Axe for Master System.
(https://www.smstributes.co.uk/images/db/screenshot_goldenaxe_003.png)
Could they had not import that version to the Game Gear like they did with Streets of Rage?

No, not all Master System games could be easily converted to Game Gear for various reasons.
Even when using Master Gear Converter, some games are not fully compatible with the Master System Converter.
Golden Axe is playable, but there are still issues.

(https://segaretro.org/images/thumb/b/b6/MasterGearConverter_front.jpg/288px-MasterGearConverter_front.jpg)

My only guess is that Sega has a rather "keep moving forward" mentality.
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It's not entirely a bad thing but it can be more hassle and at times costly than it is.

For example, Sega may simply believe that BeastRiders failure means no one is interested in a new Golden Axe game. And what with Total War, Warhammer and their current IPs, they believe this is what todays audience want, that there's not enough fans to cater a Golden Axe game for.

If that is the case, it's a rather toxic way to do it. Why spend money licencing a new fantasy franchise when you got an old one with some roots? And the reason why not enough people are interested in a Golden Axe game is because Sega doesn't make games/provide fresh blood for the Golden Axe fandom.

It be like if Sega asks, "Who wants Sonic's third movie exclusively on videotape? What? No one? Well, if no one wants this Sonic movie will shall cancel the series."

To be fair, SEGA has already asked fans in a survey for what old franchise to be ressurected and they fulfil it and sadly the sale results weren't good.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 06, 2023, 10:44:44 am
They look harmless in the picture, and we know they aren't when we're playing Altered Beast.
You think they're better with or without the tiny arms?
(https://media.tenor.com/mHPAek5lRIgAAAAC/trex-i-have-a-big-head-and-little-arms.gif)
No, not all Master System games could be easily converted to Game Gear for various reasons.
Even when using Master Gear Converter, some games are not fully compatible with the Master System Converter.
Golden Axe is playable, but there are still issues.

(https://segaretro.org/images/thumb/b/b6/MasterGearConverter_front.jpg/288px-MasterGearConverter_front.jpg)
If it had some issues, could they not be fixed?
To be fair, SEGA has already asked fans in a survey for what old franchise to be ressurected and they fulfil it and sadly the sale results weren't good.
Well, again, this is likely because of a cycle of "lack of fans" = "lack of interest". If Sega doesn't keep an IP active and fresh, then the number of fans will likely dwindle over time. Then when they ask those few dozen fans if they want a Golden Axe game over the few thousand fans that want a new Total War game or something, then the numbers will obviously be lop-sided.

I know making quality games cost money, all I would be suggesting for Sega would be to choose a team they can trust with the project, give 'em a substantial budget and if they poop out another bad game then just leave it a few years until opportunity knocks.

I mean, I dunno how successful the sales of Streets of Rage 4, Alex Kidd DX or Panzer Dragoon Remake or any of the other Sega Renaissance games were, they generated some buzz, but given Sega commissioned/permit the development of games with a substantial budget it proves that they are the heroes Sega deserves but not the ones it needs.

As for me, all I can do is take my time with my own Golden Axe fan game. I'm still working on Tarin's model.
(https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2023851528285396586/63C676562E1C9B37CF31717B63A5DE4361424B60/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false)

I have rough envision how the land of Yuria it looks in my head as well as character designs (Think Fire and Ice (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_and_Ice_(1983_film)) with Frank Frazetta artwork) but I'm literaly figuring out how to do this from scratch as I go along.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 07, 2023, 12:59:49 am
You think they're better with or without the tiny arms?
(https://media.tenor.com/mHPAek5lRIgAAAAC/trex-i-have-a-big-head-and-little-arms.gif)

Depended on the art direction.
If they aim for cute looks, keep them, but if they aim for scary looks, lose them.

If it had some issues, could they not be fixed?

Because the port wasn't that good to begin with, especially with only one playable character and lack of multiplayer.
Might have to make a new one instead (which supposed to be better but ...).

Well, again, this is likely because of a cycle of "lack of fans" = "lack of interest". If Sega doesn't keep an IP active and fresh, then the number of fans will likely dwindle over time. Then when they ask those few dozen fans if they want a Golden Axe game over the few thousand fans that want a new Total War game or something, then the numbers will obviously be lop-sided.

I know making quality games cost money, all I would be suggesting for Sega would be to choose a team they can trust with the project, give 'em a substantial budget and if they poop out another bad game then just leave it a few years until opportunity knocks.

I mean, I dunno how successful the sales of Streets of Rage 4, Alex Kidd DX or Panzer Dragoon Remake or any of the other Sega Renaissance games were, they generated some buzz, but given Sega commissioned/permit the development of games with a substantial budget it proves that they are the heroes Sega deserves but not the ones it needs.

As for me, all I can do is take my time with my own Golden Axe fan game. I'm still working on Tarin's model.
(https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2023851528285396586/63C676562E1C9B37CF31717B63A5DE4361424B60/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false)

I have rough envision how the land of Yuria it looks in my head as well as character designs (Think Fire and Ice (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_and_Ice_(1983_film)) with Frank Frazetta artwork) but I'm literaly figuring out how to do this from scratch as I go along.

Nice, and it's a 3D game, I assume?
Keep me informed for the progress.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 07, 2023, 02:25:59 pm
Depended on the art direction.
If they aim for cute looks, keep them, but if they aim for scary looks, lose them.
I may include the arms in my take of them. I haven't decided yet.
Because the port wasn't that good to begin with, especially with only one playable character and lack of multiplayer.
Might have to make a new one instead (which supposed to be better but ...).
I mean, they could of modified Game Gear Streets of Rage for it or something.
Nice, and it's a 3D game, I assume?
Keep me informed for the progress.
I will. but I won't make any promises over it's progress or completion.
A developer would probably begin with a pre-alpha (https://www.whatgamesare.com/pre-alpha.html) of the game itself before making models but I really want to be able to make models for myself than just download free use or commission.

I do have an artistic vision as well as the story mostly being faithful to the original game, (I might expand on it for cutscenes and side quests)

The only thing I have not yet decide on is:Given I'm making this practically all by myself and at my own pace, I'm not going to make any promises over its completion. I mostly work on it whenever I'm in the mood or capable.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 08, 2023, 12:37:18 am
I mean, they could of modified Game Gear Streets of Rage for it or something.

Yeah right, two years later, when Game Gear was already declining and started for the end of its life.
Kinda too late for that.

I will. but I won't make any promises over it's progress or completion.
A developer would probably begin with a pre-alpha (https://www.whatgamesare.com/pre-alpha.html) of the game itself before making models but I really want to be able to make models for myself than just download free use or commission.

I do have an artistic vision as well as the story mostly being faithful to the original game, (I might expand on it for cutscenes and side quests)

The only thing I have not yet decide on is:
  • Which gameplay it will have. Will it be hack and slash (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hack_and_slash) or freeflow combat (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Freeflow_Combat)? As much as I would like it to be hack and slash, I also want it to feel a sense of physics and realism as freeflow combat has. (Minus Batman's farfetch' leaps towards enemies. Maybe something along the lines of Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor in gameplay.)
  • While magic pots to use powerful spells will still be a thing, I want to revise it if I can. Give each character a skill tree where they can unlock spells and attacks. I want to keep the concept of using potions to cast spells over magic gauges. (Magic pots serving having more of a story in over all lore).
  • If Tarin, Tyris and Gilius are playable characters, how will I distribute their playtime? Should I give them separate stories, or will it be you can switch between characters or something?
  • I've yet to decide if it will be an open-world game, or a set number of courses or "levels". I want the sequel "GoldEdge" to be open-world but if I did make my Golden Axe fan-remake an open-world do I simply re-use the map for GoldEdge, or how much changes to it?
Given I'm making this practically all by myself and at my own pace, I'm not going to make any promises over its completion. I mostly work on it whenever I'm in the mood or capable.

Yes, take your time, no pressure.

Also why are you calling Ax as Tarin? Not Tarik? Is he different character for your game or just a typo?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 08, 2023, 10:56:07 am
While I'll try to remain faithful to the original Golden Axe series content, there will be the changes I'll make to it.
Keep in mind, us of yet, some of it is undecided.

Golden Axe
It will be a full-3D adventure, how I envision it. The "style" of the game are inspired by these movies:
Conan the Barbarian (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nok-jOYn6Dg)
Fire and Ice
 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7wjqtTnegE)

I would like to capture that primal yet beautiful world portrait in these movies and make something truly unique out of it for Yuria.
I want to avoid "traditional medieval fantasy" elements such as knights, castles and other Arthurian, Camelot and other Matter of Britain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matter_of_Britain) elements.

The story will remain faithful to the first Golden Axe game (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe). Three heroes united to stop Death Adder. Given how simple and straight-forward this game was, the story maybe expanded upon, such as Tarik finding confidence in himself as the "Ax Battler" or perhaps Tyris discovering she was a princess along the way.
Gameplay
Characters
Lore
GoldEdge
GoldEdge will be the direct sequel to my first Golden Axe game. The story in mind is there are nine magical weapons hidden throughout Yuria, each weapon made from a fragment of the Golden Axe. These weapons must be collected to restore the axe. While it does not carry the "Golden Axe" title, it still takes place roughly a few decades after the previous game. Elements from Warrior (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe_Warrior), III (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe_III) and Revenge (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Revenge_of_Death_Adder) will still be implemented into this game.

Gameplay
Characters
Lore
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Also why are you calling Ax as Tarin? Not Tarik? Is he different character for your game or just a typo?
I simply forgot his name ended with a K, that's all.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 08, 2023, 08:36:56 pm
While I'll try to remain faithful to the original Golden Axe series content, there will be the changes I'll make to it.
Keep in mind, us of yet, some of it is undecided.

Golden Axe
It will be a full-3D adventure, how I envision it. The "style" of the game are inspired by these movies:
Conan the Barbarian (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nok-jOYn6Dg)
Fire and Ice
 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7wjqtTnegE)

I would like to capture that primal yet beautiful world portrait in these movies and make something truly unique out of it for Yuria.
I want to avoid "traditional medieval fantasy" elements such as knights, castles and other Arthurian, Camelot and other Matter of Britain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matter_of_Britain) elements.

The story will remain faithful to the first Golden Axe game (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe). Three heroes united to stop Death Adder. Given how simple and straight-forward this game was, the story maybe expanded upon, such as Tarik finding confidence in himself as the "Ax Battler" or perhaps Tyris discovering she was a princess along the way.
Gameplay
  • The game will still consist of a series of "stages". Being a 3D game, each stage will have different content and the options to replay stages for exploration will still be there.
  • For combat, I may go with freeflow combat (https://arkhamcity.fandom.com/wiki/Freeflow_Combat) inspired by Lord of the Rings: Shadow of Mordor with just a bit of Assassin's Creed combat sprinkled in there. I want the combat to feel fluid yet a sense of weight and realism. Enemies will be able to parry often than just approach you and take hits.
  • (Undecided) For health and restoration, I do not know if health will regenerate after brief rests outside of combat or if food that magically heals will return. Perhaps "magic apples" will be a thing or I introduce green magic pots.
  • Something similar to a stamina wheel (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Stamina_Wheel) maybe introduced, where such actions as charging towards enemies or taking hits while parrying will tire you. This is to prevent over use of ramming, evasion and turtling (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtling_(gameplay)).
  • Tarik being Ground-type, Tyris being Fire-type and Gilius being Electric-type, will each derive their magic from a titan. Tyris' titan will be the Great Dragon (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Dragon). As for who Tarik and Gilius titan will be, I haven't decided yet.
  • While magic will still be present, I want to implement skill trees for each character, to allow them to unlock new combat skills and powerful spells. (Undecided) Perhaps "skill points" or "blood tributes" from killing enemies.
  • Other than the "Story", an additional "Duel" mode maybe playable, which is a 1v1 fighting mode. Defeating a boss in the main story may unlock them in Duel. (Duel Mode maybe the first thing I will work on to build combat gameplay around.)
Characters
  • Ax Battler will be renamed Tarik. The name "Ax Battler" would be regarded as destiny/chosen one title for him. Either that or the group themselves will be called the Ax Battler. The Ax Battler could be regarded a title for those who are chosen to wield the golden axe for good or must stand up against it.
  • I've yet to decide if the Axirian Sisterhood (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Axirian_Sisterhood) to be removed. Either Tyris was raised in an all-women tribe called the Amazons, or there are a number of Amazon tribes and that the Axir tribe and the Zuburoka (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Zuburoka) tribes are rivals. Either way, athletic tribal women.
  • The Bad Brothers (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Bad_Brothers) will still share a model but have distinct changes. Each brother will have their own style of moustaches and colours. One brother will wear red and the other brother will wear green. The brothers may also have Etruscan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etruscan_alphabet) or archaic greek letters (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaic_Greek_alphabets) on their foreheads to further denote which brother.
  • Lt. Bitter (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Lt._Bitter) will have new armour that makes him more distinct for the age. Perhaps armour inspired by Varangian Guards (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varangian_Guard) but older.
  • The "thieves (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Thief)" will be renamed bluecaps. Named after actual Anglo mythological goblins called redcaps (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redcap). While English mythology does speak of bluecaps (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluecap), they're different from redcaps. Bluecaps are capable of smelling potions and will steal them from storages belonging to temples or wizards or from weary travellers. As for other coloured goblins variants I do not know yet (though I imagine greencaps being goblin foragers).
  • (Undecided) I'm not sure what to do with Death Adders son (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Death_Adder_Jr.). While I know he was an alternate boss to his father in some games easy mode, I've yet decide if he'll be in this game.
  • The giant eagle will be identified as a roc (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roc_(mythology)).
Lore
  • I've already written the creation story in mind earlier on this thread, though I may revise it. The first hero to wield the Golden Axe was bestowed the title "Ax Battler", a title that perhaps passed down from champion to champion.
  • The Kingdom of Firewood (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Firewood_Kingdom) will be renamed "Fyrwüd" and pronounced exactly the same. Fyrwüd will be one of the few kingdoms that make up the land of Yuria. (I don't care if it is going too far from source material, I just find it silly to name a kingdom after kindling.)
  • The game will take place between the desolate kingdom of Fyrwüd while you travel towards Southwood Kingdom that's under seiged by Death Adder's forces.
  • The stages throughout the game maybe collectively called "Fiend's Pass", as in strongholds and routes occupied by Death Adder's military that our heroes must break through.
  • While perhaps never be brought up, the lore behind "Magic Pots (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Magic_Pot)" is that they contain a clear oil, similar to Abremelin oil (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abramelin_oil). How the oil is manufactured is a mystery, but what is known is that it is highly potent in magic and that certain religions offer it in rituals as an alternative to blood sacrifices and regular offerings. While there are some born with a natural affinity to magic, wizards may still use it for rituals or enchantments. While Tarik, Tyris and Gillias are nether priests nor wizards, the use of potions as offerings for divine intervention is a common form of magic amongst the people of Yuria.
  • (Spoiler) [The final confrontation with the heroes against Death Adder will end with the heroes inadvertently destroying the Golden Axe. A shard likely piercing Adder's heart.]
GoldEdge
GoldEdge will be the direct sequel to my first Golden Axe game. The story in mind is there are nine magical weapons hidden throughout Yuria, each weapon made from a fragment of the Golden Axe. These weapons must be collected to restore the axe. While it does not carry the "Golden Axe" title, it still takes place roughly a few decades after the previous game. Elements from Warrior (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe_Warrior), III (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe_III) and Revenge (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Revenge_of_Death_Adder) will still be implemented into this game.

Gameplay
  • Instead of stages, it is now an open-world game, with various "Fiend Passes" as enemy strongholds and occupied routes across Yuria. The stages from the prequel will be "re-adapted" into the open-world map.
  • Yuria will consist of four kingdoms divided by an ocean, with Fyrwüd and the North Lands on one side and Southwood and East Lands on the other.
    • The Kingdom of Fyrwüd is still abundant in forests and still home to many villages. It neighbours the North Lands.
    • Southwood Kingdom is known for it's tropical climates and it's jungles that boarders the eastern kingdom. In the Urupagu Jungle is where the Amazon tribes live.
    • East Lands are hot, dry and desolate. Bleached titan bones skewn the deserts. While there is thriving settlements here, there is still threats of bogeymen from the wastelands.
    • North Lands are blanketed in snow, with dwarves living deep in the mountains and elves living in Crystal Haven.
  • Similar to early Zelda games, you have a fixed set of weapons and tools for a specific use. The Gold Edge Weapons do both, they have use in combat and for gaining access or using things around the world map.
  • Gold coins or "Horns" as they're called (given the depiction of Capricorn (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capricorn_(astrology)) on the tail-side of the coin) are used to buy armour, supplies and weapon upgrades.
Characters
  • Instead of three playable characters, you play as one character who is customizable. This character comes from early-21st century (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21st_century) Earth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth). While exploring an abandoned Sega arcade, they come across an original Golden Axe arcade machine (https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7966) with a mysterious gold token on the dash board. Given the machine was still powered and a gaming token ready for it, when the player attempted to play the game, a surge of magic isekai'd them to Yuria. After finding the Golden Edge sword, they are charged with collecting the other Golden Edge Weapons.
  • A race of demi-titans will be introduced, known as the giants. They were imprisoned deep below the earth for being a rebellious race during the titanomachy. Now they have broken free due to the divided power of the Golden Axe. Hellstriker wants to claim the Golden Edge Weapons in order to conquer Yuria in revenge for their imprisonment.
    • Damned Hellstrike (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Damned_Hellstrike), so called due to his long imprisonment within the Earth with his bretherin, aims to conquerer Yuria out of revenge for when the titans imprisoned the giants..
    • Proud Cragger (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Proud_Cragger) was the ruler of the giants and brother of Hellstrike. With the recent release of the giants, he wishes for their kind to settle peacefully on Yuria with the smaller races. Opposing his brothers stride for tyany, Hellstrike "damned" him back into the earth along with other like-minded giants who opposed him.
    • Goah (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Goah) was one of Hellstrikes exiles who sided with his brother. He assisted Gillus along with the hero to stop Damned Hellstrike.
  • Neff (https://alteredbeast.fandom.com/wiki/Neff), from Altered Beast, will cameo in this game as a servent of Damned Hellstrike. Called the "fleshweaver", he is capable of turning man into half-animals and creating other monsters.
  • Beastmen were people who underwent the altered beast ritual performed by Neff. Their minds turn wild and primal which Damned Hellstrike tamed. Not all beastmen lost their humanity or submitted to Hellstrike.
    • Minotauros (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Minotauros) was a former prince from the homelands Neff hailed from. While he still had free will, Neff keeps him in his place and he has given up hopes for freedom or his humanity.
    • Hell Lizards (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Hell_Lizard) are beastmen who retain a degree of their humanity but still loyal to Hellstrike and embraced their reptilian transformation. With scales tough as armour, strength and agility to match, they takes pride in what he becomes.
    • Eve (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Eve) was the former ruler of the Eastern Kingdom before his changed in both body and mind. He now serves as general and airman to Hellstrike and leader of the beastmen.
    • Chronos Lait (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Chronos_%22Evil%22_Lait) was the first beastman that rebelled against Neff and escaped to the misty swamps. Other free-willed beastmen sought refuge with him. However feared by "normal" people, his reputation is that of an evil prowling monster. Chronos used his "evil" reputation as means to scare off intruders and protect the beastmen.
  • (undecided) The Bogeymen (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Bogeyman) are either a tribe of sub-humans from the East Lands, or they were once human children deemed too weak to serve Hellstirke's army and thus they were corrupted and mutated into soldiers by demon magic.
  • Beings resembling sub-humans (https://fireice.fandom.com/wiki/Sub-humans) and orcs (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orc) may reside in the North and East Lands.
  • Dora (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Dora) and centaurs may not be included. Or if I do decide to include centaurs, she won't be able to transform her legs. (Pick a lane, Dora! Bad enough centaurs have confusing anatomy.)
  • (Undecided) I've yet decide if The Duel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Duel) characters will be present in the game. Fyrwüd Kingdom will have a new established monarchy after Tyris Flair reclaimed her fathers throne.
  • (Spoilers) [As you collect Golden Edge Weapon a mysteirous benefactor guides you throughout your journey. He is later revealed to be Dark Guld, a sort of spirit that manifested in the golden axe after years of wicked use. He claims the axe rightfully belongs to them.]
Lore
  • The last game ends with the destruction of the Golden Axe. Its nine shards were taken across Yuria where they were melted down and forged into new weapons and artefacts. These weapons were called the Golden Edge Weapons.
    • Sword (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knightly_sword), standard default weapon. Other than being invulnerable, can serve as a "key" doors sealed by golden magic.
    • Hammer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sledgehammer), slow attack, powerful damage. Can be used to break objects and surfaces with yellow cracks.
    • Tiger Claws (https://xiaolinpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Tiger_Claws_(Shen_Gong_Wu)), quick attack, less damage. Can be used to climb walls Knuckles the Echidna-style.
    • Sun Rod (https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/london-2012/torch-relay), a scepter that generates fire, light and shoots fireballs.
    • Chakram (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakram), a sharp ring that can be thrown like a boomerang TRON-style for range attacks and targets.
    • (unknown/pending)
    • (unknown/pending)
    • (unknown/pending)
    • Coin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coin)- Was lost to the other world and was mistaken for a Sega World token.
  • You get to learn about Yuria's backstory through murials that require a number of potions to activate.
  • Like in Beast Rider, scrolls can be found throughout Yuria that can provide context to the game.

    Thanks. It's a big project in mind I know, but I want to at least make "something" before I kick the bucket.


Nice, that's so detailed and elaborated. And I do love both Conan and Fire & Ice.

One thing I may add about Tarik (of course you don't have to follow this, it's your game after all, you can modify the story the way you like) :
I think Ax Battler was the title given by the king of Firewood Castle after the first time Tarik defeats Death Adder in Game Gear version.
Death Adder steals the Golden Axe from its hiding place in Firewood Castle and the king summoned Tarik to defeat him and he succeded. He was called Ax Battler since then.
Tarik's mother was still alive this time so when Death Adder ressurected again in a more far away place and then Tyris first asked him to accompany her to defeat Death Adder, he simply refuses since he didn't want to leave his mother for a long time.
Unfortunately Death Adder held a grudge against Tarik and summoned his forces to destroy Tarik's village in which his mother became one of the victims.
That's why then Tarik joins Tyris and Gillius, to avenge his mother.

About Death Adders'son, he showed up in SEGA Heroes but sadly I can't remember any of his dialouge or story.

(https://i.ibb.co/p4njnWG/Death-Adder-Jr.png)

His father's dialogue with Cream really overshadowed his presence.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fo2z6mZaUAIFPpM?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 08, 2023, 11:05:16 pm


Nice, that's so detailed and elaborated. And I do love both Conan and Fire & Ice.

One thing I may add about Tarik (of course you don't have to follow this, it's your game after all, you can modify the story the way you like) :
I think Ax Battler was the title given by the king of Firewood Castle after the first time Tarik defeats Death Adder in Game Gear version.
Death Adder steals the Golden Axe from its hiding place in Firewood Castle and the king summoned Tarik to defeat him and he succeded. He was called Ax Battler since then.
Tarik's mother was still alive this time so when Death Adder ressurected again in a more far away place and then Tyris first asked him to accompany her to defeat Death Adder, he simply refuses since he didn't want to leave his mother for a long time.
Unfortunately Death Adder held a grudge against Tarik and summoned his forces to destroy Tarik's village in which his mother became one of the victims.
That's why then Tarik joins Tyris and Gillius, to avenge his mother.

About Death Adders'son, he showed up in SEGA Heroes but sadly I can't remember any of his dialouge or story.

(https://i.ibb.co/p4njnWG/Death-Adder-Jr.png)

His father's dialogue with Cream really overshadowed his presence.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fo2z6mZaUAIFPpM?format=jpg&name=small)
I might work around that. I'm uncertain f AB:ALoGA is canon

This is the story I have so far in mind for my Golden Axe fan game as well as GoldEdge.
(https://cdn.storyboardthat.com/site-images/articles/heros-journey.png)

Golden Axe
Epilogue

The story starts with Death Adder invading Fyrwüd Kingdom. He knows the Golden Axe is stored somewhere beneath the castle. Gillius Thunderhead, a dwarf tasked with guarding the Golden Axe, overheard the commotion and knew alone could not take on Death Adder. With the king and queen murdered, he smuggles the baby princess from the castle and takes her to the amazons to take in, train and protect.

Call to Adventure
What was once a mighty castle was now just ruins reclaimed by forest. Fyrwüd is mostly woodland now.
(I only got the whole "Firewood" thing yesterday with the woodland, but my point still stands over naming a kingdom after kindling.)
Tarik lived in one of the few villages in Old Fyrwüd Kingdom... until the day Death Adders soldiers attacked and raided his village... for no reason.

I mean, in Conan (1982) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_the_Barbarian_(1982_film)) it seems Thulsa Doom was pillaging women and children for slaves. Thulsa himself killed Conan's parents and robbed his childhood of freedom. In Conan (2011) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_the_Barbarian_(2011_film)) the warlord Khalar Zym was after a macguffin that was kept under Conan's fathers' smithy.
In Golden Axe (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe), at the start of the game, Death Adder had the Golden Axe for years. Either Death Adder was conquering Southwood Kingdom at the time, or he already claimed the throne and was waiting for them to show up. Death Adder already conquered Firewood for his own and sure he probably doesn't care if his mercenaries or soldiers raid villages now and again, but I imagine most of his forces would be in Southwood. So it doesn't really make much sense why Death Adder's forces raided Tarik's village... unless The Legend of Ax Battler is indeed canon and out of revenge, but again why wait around twenty years after claiming the Golden Axe and only after conquering Southwood? Not like he needs two kingdoms to take on a village.
Plus, while I wouldn't oppose the idea of Death Adder capable of cheating death, given this fan remake will introduce everyone, I'd rather establish Death Adder as a mortal than a being like Ganon (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Ganon) who always comes back by the next game.

In my fan-take on it, I might change it that Death Adder invaded Fyrwüd because he knew the legendary Golden Axe was somewhere in Fyrwüd, he just did not know where. He threatened the royals and when they refused to tell him, he murdered them. The only one who knew where the axe was Gilius who escaped with the baby princess.
Given the Golden Axe was not located in the castle he spends the next fifteen to twenty or so years combing the kingdom for it, he discovers the Golden Axe is hidden somewhere under Tarik's village (so again, similar to Conan 2011 remake where the macguffin was there all along) thus would explain why Tarik's village is attacked and mother killed.

At the time of the raid on the village, the Amazonian warrior Tyris Flare and her dwarf ward Gilius Thunderhead show up to help protect the town the three of them fought off the raiders, but it was in vain. Tarik is welcomed to join the two on their quest to defeat Death Adder.

Initiation & Supreme Ordeal
In order to pursuit. Death Adder, the heroes must pass through strongholds of Death Adder's forces, what locals call "Fiend's Passes". They encounter the Bad Brothers, a pair of half-giants and Lieutenant Bitter, Bitter maybe a reoccurring rival. Throughout the adventure, Tyris and Tarik learn more on one another given they both lost their parents, though Tyris confess that she only found out she was a princess not long after meeting Gilius.

Unification
The heroes make it to Southwood Kingdom, where they confront Death Adder. In a climactic battle, the Golden Axe was destroyed. One of the shards impaling Death Adder.
Or
They killed Death Adder and rescue the king and princess of Southwood. But when they were distracted, Death Adder Jr. (who I might reveal to be Bitter), he takes the Golden Axe for himself and claims his father's name. He then uses magic to return to Fyrwüd, using the power of the Golden Axe to turn the ruins of the old castle into a stronghold. The heroes must return to face him and in the final battle, the Golden Axe is shattered, which kills Death Adder Jr.

Road Back
(Usually the game ends right after the villains defeat, but this part of the story may serve as the epilogue for GoldEdge.)
The heroes look over the broken pieces of the Golden Axe, its fragments still glowing with its divine power. The question of whenever the axe can be used for good as its intended purpose, or if it risks such a powerful weapon falling into the wrong hands. Tyris Flare restores the Kingdom of Fyrwüd while Gilias and Tarik decides the fragments should be hidden across Yuria.

The fragments were eventually melted down and made into weapons, weapons that possess a portion of the axe divine power. These weapons were given to trusted holders or hidden to further protect them.


GoldEdge
Epilogue
With the power of the Golden Axe divided and weakened, the power that kept the giants sealed deep underneath Yuria evnetually broke. The giants return to the surface, lead by two brothers. One brother, Proud Cragger, seeks to reintegrate giants back to Yuria and find acceptance with the humans, while his brother believe Yuria should be conquered in revenge for their damnation. Taking up the name Damned Hellstrike, he imprisoned his brother back beneath Yuria and begins his conquest.

Call to Adventure
Early-21
st century Earth. A group of teens breaks into an abandoned SegaWorld amusement park. In exploring, one of them (a customizable character that the player will be throughout the game) finds an original Golden Axe arcade machine. To their surprise, not only is the machine plugged in and powered despite no electricity in the facility, but a golden token was left on the dashboard. Their curiosity in putting the gaming token into the machine and playing it opens a portal where they are transported to Yuria.

Initiation & Supreme Ordeal
They awaken in a dungeon. Finding a sword made of gold and steel, they use the weapon to fend off monsters. Not long afterwards they meet either  Kain Grinder (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Kain_Grinder)/Sternblade (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Sternblade) or Sara Burn (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Sara_Burn) where they learn about their whereabouts and of the Golden Edge Sword. Through more adventuring, they eventually meet Goah and Gillius. They learn more about the Golden Edge Weapons and how collecting all the weapons may reforge the Golden Axe, which they can use to defeat Damned Hellstrike


And that's all I have planned so far in the story. It needs a bit more work, but given it's a video game, best to keep it open and allow players to forge their own stories.
As for Death Adder's return, I haven't decided. He might die with a fragment of the Golden Axe lodged into his chest which may bestow him some resurrection, but for GoldEdge, Damned Hellstrike will be the main antagonist, with a surprise usurper after him that isn't Death Adder.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 11, 2023, 10:43:18 am
I might work around that. I'm uncertain f AB:ALoGA is canon

This is the story I have so far in mind for my Golden Axe fan game as well as GoldEdge.
(https://cdn.storyboardthat.com/site-images/articles/heros-journey.png)

Golden Axe
Epilogue

The story starts with Death Adder invading Fyrwüd Kingdom. He knows the Golden Axe is stored somewhere beneath the castle. Gillius Thunderhead, a dwarf tasked with guarding the Golden Axe, overheard the commotion and knew alone could not take on Death Adder. With the king and queen murdered, he smuggles the baby princess from the castle and takes her to the amazons to take in, train and protect.

Call to Adventure
What was once a mighty castle was now just ruins reclaimed by forest. Fyrwüd is mostly woodland now.
(I only got the whole "Firewood" thing yesterday with the woodland, but my point still stands over naming a kingdom after kindling.)
Tarik lived in one of the few villages in Old Fyrwüd Kingdom... until the day Death Adders soldiers attacked and raided his village... for no reason.

I mean, in Conan (1982) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_the_Barbarian_(1982_film)) it seems Thulsa Doom was pillaging women and children for slaves. Thulsa himself killed Conan's parents and robbed his childhood of freedom. In Conan (2011) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_the_Barbarian_(2011_film)) the warlord Khalar Zym was after a macguffin that was kept under Conan's fathers' smithy.
In Golden Axe (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe), at the start of the game, Death Adder had the Golden Axe for years. Either Death Adder was conquering Southwood Kingdom at the time, or he already claimed the throne and was waiting for them to show up. Death Adder already conquered Firewood for his own and sure he probably doesn't care if his mercenaries or soldiers raid villages now and again, but I imagine most of his forces would be in Southwood. So it doesn't really make much sense why Death Adder's forces raided Tarik's village... unless The Legend of Ax Battler is indeed canon and out of revenge, but again why wait around twenty years after claiming the Golden Axe and only after conquering Southwood? Not like he needs two kingdoms to take on a village.
Plus, while I wouldn't oppose the idea of Death Adder capable of cheating death, given this fan remake will introduce everyone, I'd rather establish Death Adder as a mortal than a being like Ganon (https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Ganon) who always comes back by the next game.

In my fan-take on it, I might change it that Death Adder invaded Fyrwüd because he knew the legendary Golden Axe was somewhere in Fyrwüd, he just did not know where. He threatened the royals and when they refused to tell him, he murdered them. The only one who knew where the axe was Gilius who escaped with the baby princess.
Given the Golden Axe was not located in the castle he spends the next fifteen to twenty or so years combing the kingdom for it, he discovers the Golden Axe is hidden somewhere under Tarik's village (so again, similar to Conan 2011 remake where the macguffin was there all along) thus would explain why Tarik's village is attacked and mother killed.

At the time of the raid on the village, the Amazonian warrior Tyris Flare and her dwarf ward Gilius Thunderhead show up to help protect the town the three of them fought off the raiders, but it was in vain. Tarik is welcomed to join the two on their quest to defeat Death Adder.

Initiation & Supreme Ordeal
In order to pursuit. Death Adder, the heroes must pass through strongholds of Death Adder's forces, what locals call "Fiend's Passes". They encounter the Bad Brothers, a pair of half-giants and Lieutenant Bitter, Bitter maybe a reoccurring rival. Throughout the adventure, Tyris and Tarik learn more on one another given they both lost their parents, though Tyris confess that she only found out she was a princess not long after meeting Gilius.

Unification
The heroes make it to Southwood Kingdom, where they confront Death Adder. In a climactic battle, the Golden Axe was destroyed. One of the shards impaling Death Adder.
Or
They killed Death Adder and rescue the king and princess of Southwood. But when they were distracted, Death Adder Jr. (who I might reveal to be Bitter), he takes the Golden Axe for himself and claims his father's name. He then uses magic to return to Fyrwüd, using the power of the Golden Axe to turn the ruins of the old castle into a stronghold. The heroes must return to face him and in the final battle, the Golden Axe is shattered, which kills Death Adder Jr.

Road Back
(Usually the game ends right after the villains defeat, but this part of the story may serve as the epilogue for GoldEdge.)
The heroes look over the broken pieces of the Golden Axe, its fragments still glowing with its divine power. The question of whenever the axe can be used for good as its intended purpose, or if it risks such a powerful weapon falling into the wrong hands. Tyris Flare restores the Kingdom of Fyrwüd while Gilias and Tarik decides the fragments should be hidden across Yuria.

The fragments were eventually melted down and made into weapons, weapons that possess a portion of the axe divine power. These weapons were given to trusted holders or hidden to further protect them.


GoldEdge
Epilogue
With the power of the Golden Axe divided and weakened, the power that kept the giants sealed deep underneath Yuria evnetually broke. The giants return to the surface, lead by two brothers. One brother, Proud Cragger, seeks to reintegrate giants back to Yuria and find acceptance with the humans, while his brother believe Yuria should be conquered in revenge for their damnation. Taking up the name Damned Hellstrike, he imprisoned his brother back beneath Yuria and begins his conquest.

Call to Adventure
Early-21
st century Earth. A group of teens breaks into an abandoned SegaWorld amusement park. In exploring, one of them (a customizable character that the player will be throughout the game) finds an original Golden Axe arcade machine. To their surprise, not only is the machine plugged in and powered despite no electricity in the facility, but a golden token was left on the dashboard. Their curiosity in putting the gaming token into the machine and playing it opens a portal where they are transported to Yuria.

Initiation & Supreme Ordeal
They awaken in a dungeon. Finding a sword made of gold and steel, they use the weapon to fend off monsters. Not long afterwards they meet either  Kain Grinder (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Kain_Grinder)/Sternblade (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Sternblade) or Sara Burn (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Sara_Burn) where they learn about their whereabouts and of the Golden Edge Sword. Through more adventuring, they eventually meet Goah and Gillius. They learn more about the Golden Edge Weapons and how collecting all the weapons may reforge the Golden Axe, which they can use to defeat Damned Hellstrike


And that's all I have planned so far in the story. It needs a bit more work, but given it's a video game, best to keep it open and allow players to forge their own stories.
As for Death Adder's return, I haven't decided. He might die with a fragment of the Golden Axe lodged into his chest which may bestow him some resurrection, but for GoldEdge, Damned Hellstrike will be the main antagonist, with a surprise usurper after him that isn't Death Adder.

Okay, finally read them.
I love the connection to the Damned Hellstrike in the end.
Man, these are well written but I wonder how you put these all in the game later.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ActiveCheerfulBarnacle-max-1mb.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 11, 2023, 12:56:23 pm
Okay, finally read them.
I love the connection to the Damned Hellstrike in the end.
Man, these are well written but I wonder how you put these all in the game later.

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ActiveCheerfulBarnacle-max-1mb.gif)
My fan-project of Golden Axe and GoldEdge are separate games but same continuity, so if I can't fit it in one game, I can perhaps fit it in the other.

Golden Axe will consist of a series of stages/levels, each stage telling a bit of the story via cutscenes and events. The game will call these stages "Fiends Passes (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Fiend%27s_Path)".

GoldEdge will carry over some gameplay elements, but it will be open-world and have more RPG elements.

The Land of Yuria can be divided by four kingdoms, with a vast ocean dividing the kingdoms in twos. Golden Axe takes place between the forest-dense Fyrwüd Kingdom (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Firewood_Kingdom) and over the ocean is the tropical Arabian kingdom of Southwood (Where the "Royal Castle (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Royal_Castle)" is located).

In GoldEdge, all of Yuria as I envision it becomes available as you must find the nine Golden Edge weapons. Neighbouring the Southwood Kingdom is the East Lands (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/East_Land) which is more desolate with jungles, canyons and volcanos. While there are some towns and villages in the East Lands, it's also where sub-humans (https://fireice.fandom.com/wiki/Sub-humans) live (though may replace them with bogeymen (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Bogeyman)). The jungle is also home of the Amazons, a tribe of warrior women that raised Tyris Flare.
North of Fyrwüd is the plains and tundras that lead towards the mountains of snow and ice. Here the dwarves live within the mountain, while further north is Crystal Haven, the "Diamond of Yuria" and home of the elves.

As for where Yuria was located on Earth, I do not know. But Yuria's four main climate regions are deciduous forest (west), Arabian (south), volcanic desert canyon (east) and icecap mountains (north). However, I want it to be on Earth, given I've yet to decide if the Amazons are located in the jungles of Yuria or not. But Neff the Fleshweaver would definitely be a Greek.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 15, 2023, 07:10:46 pm
Meh, I'm already running out of steam for making this model... though the hot weather we been having isn't helping.
I was to get far as making the "Duel Mode" first but meh.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 16, 2023, 12:05:20 am
Golden Axe's Tyris Flare Fan Arts by kesuta, oscar, and dancho no mori

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsRSe14WIAA8r6d?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsRSlrOWwAEIrle?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsRStkMXoAEkAlt?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/Beaiank/status/1640527703706066944
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 16, 2023, 12:13:13 am
My fan-project of Golden Axe and GoldEdge are separate games but same continuity, so if I can't fit it in one game, I can perhaps fit it in the other.

Golden Axe will consist of a series of stages/levels, each stage telling a bit of the story via cutscenes and events. The game will call these stages "Fiends Passes (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Fiend%27s_Path)".

GoldEdge will carry over some gameplay elements, but it will be open-world and have more RPG elements.

The Land of Yuria can be divided by four kingdoms, with a vast ocean dividing the kingdoms in twos. Golden Axe takes place between the forest-dense Fyrwüd Kingdom (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Firewood_Kingdom) and over the ocean is the tropical Arabian kingdom of Southwood (Where the "Royal Castle (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Royal_Castle)" is located).

In GoldEdge, all of Yuria as I envision it becomes available as you must find the nine Golden Edge weapons. Neighbouring the Southwood Kingdom is the East Lands (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/East_Land) which is more desolate with jungles, canyons and volcanos. While there are some towns and villages in the East Lands, it's also where sub-humans (https://fireice.fandom.com/wiki/Sub-humans) live (though may replace them with bogeymen (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Bogeyman)). The jungle is also home of the Amazons, a tribe of warrior women that raised Tyris Flare.
North of Fyrwüd is the plains and tundras that lead towards the mountains of snow and ice. Here the dwarves live within the mountain, while further north is Crystal Haven, the "Diamond of Yuria" and home of the elves.

As for where Yuria was located on Earth, I do not know. But Yuria's four main climate regions are deciduous forest (west), Arabian (south), volcanic desert canyon (east) and icecap mountains (north). However, I want it to be on Earth, given I've yet to decide if the Amazons are located in the jungles of Yuria or not. But Neff the Fleshweaver would definitely be a Greek.

Okay, the location was at least settled on earth, not on another planet. Now about the timeline.
If Neff the "fleshweaver" is still a servent of Damned Hellstrike, does that mean this story happened before Altered Beast?
Would we get to see Zeus too, since Golden Axe and Altered Beast is in the same universe?
May be he's the one who taught Gillius the thunder magic?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FyDtJveXgAAqFoT?format=png&name=small)

Meh, I'm already running out of steam for making this model... though the hot weather we been having isn't helping.
I was to get far as making the "Duel Mode" first but meh.

Health is more important than hobby. Focus to deal with the  hot weather first.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 16, 2023, 07:39:47 am
Golden Axe's Tyris Flare Fan Arts by kesuta, oscar, and dancho no mori

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsRSe14WIAA8r6d?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsRSlrOWwAEIrle?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsRStkMXoAEkAlt?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/Beaiank/status/1640527703706066944 (https://twitter.com/Beaiank/status/1640527703706066944)
Hell yeah! Both cute and sexy!
Okay, the location was at least settled on earth, not on another planet. Now about the timeline.
If Neff the "fleshweaver" is still a servent of Damned Hellstrike, does that mean this story happened before Altered Beast?
Would we get to see Zeus too, since Golden Axe and Altered Beast is in the same universe?
May be he's the one who taught Gillius the thunder magic?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FyDtJveXgAAqFoT?format=png&name=small)
I would make Neff either a long-living wizard, a titan or "something else".

In the original Greek story of the Titanomachy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanomachy), it was sort of a family feud/civil war. The Titans (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titans) were the older generation of gods, while the Olympians (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Olympians) were the new ones. So while it's easy to imagine the pantheon as godly divine beings and the titans as dirty giants and monsters trapped in the earth that were "defeated" and "flawed", the Titans and Olympians are the same "race", so to speak.

In Conan-style fashion, I like the idea of using gods we're familiar with but with the most ancient versions of them as possible. For example, in Conan-lore the Nordheim (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Nordheim) god "Ymir (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Ymir)" is supposed to be a sort of predecessor god to Odin and Thor. The Hybrorian Age is supposed to be an age before recorded history, so it's likely the descendants of the people of Nordheim will be the Norse, with their religious stories, gods and names changed over time as they pass the stories on from word to ear.

This is why in my Golden Axe take on the Titanomachy, I have chosen titans named after and based on the Hebrew monster Tannin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ymir) and the Norse jötunn Ymir (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ymir), though I may change it around last minute. Tannin is supposed to be like "Set (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Set)" and who Death Adder worships and based his moniker around. (As a fan-project, I know there is nothing stopping me from using Hyborian gods such as Set (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Set) and Ibis (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Ibis), but I figure I should try to keep it close to Golden Axe than Conan if possible.)

Oh yeah, and while some sources claim Death Adder to also be a titan, in my take, I want to keep him human. I like the idea that before retrieving the Golden Axe, a weapon powerful enough for a mortal to take on a titan, he was powerful in his own right.

So figures similar to Olympians maybe present. Especially if Neff worships Typhon or Hades. (Zeus actively opposes Neff in Altered Beast, so I can't imagine Neff offering praises to Zeus.)
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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 18, 2023, 11:11:20 pm
I would make Neff either a long-living wizard, a titan or "something else".

In the original Greek story of the Titanomachy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanomachy), it was sort of a family feud/civil war. The Titans (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titans) were the older generation of gods, while the Olympians (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Olympians) were the new ones. So while it's easy to imagine the pantheon as godly divine beings and the titans as dirty giants and monsters trapped in the earth that were "defeated" and "flawed", the Titans and Olympians are the same "race", so to speak.

In Conan-style fashion, I like the idea of using gods we're familiar with but with the most ancient versions of them as possible. For example, in Conan-lore the Nordheim (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Nordheim) god "Ymir (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Ymir)" is supposed to be a sort of predecessor god to Odin and Thor. The Hybrorian Age is supposed to be an age before recorded history, so it's likely the descendants of the people of Nordheim will be the Norse, with their religious stories, gods and names changed over time as they pass the stories on from word to ear.

This is why in my Golden Axe take on the Titanomachy, I have chosen titans named after and based on the Hebrew monster Tannin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ymir) and the Norse jötunn Ymir (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ymir), though I may change it around last minute. Tannin is supposed to be like "Set (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Set)" and who Death Adder worships and based his moniker around. (As a fan-project, I know there is nothing stopping me from using Hyborian gods such as Set (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Set) and Ibis (https://conan.fandom.com/wiki/Ibis), but I figure I should try to keep it close to Golden Axe than Conan if possible.)

Oh yeah, and while some sources claim Death Adder to also be a titan, in my take, I want to keep him human. I like the idea that before retrieving the Golden Axe, a weapon powerful enough for a mortal to take on a titan, he was powerful in his own right.

So figures similar to Olympians maybe present. Especially if Neff worships Typhon or Hades. (Zeus actively opposes Neff in Altered Beast, so I can't imagine Neff offering praises to Zeus.)

But just like Loki, Zeus is a god so he could act like he wanted, not to be restricted as always good and always bad. Get along with Neff at first, became enemy later.
He was once act as a villain in Hulk and post crisis Wonder Woman comic.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5JU3AoWsAAYgCa?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVJoDgCWQAEuDsK?format=jpg&name=small)

Or if using Zeus as a villain is kinda weird, we could always use his son, Ares.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhOcIoQXEAMBidN?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 19, 2023, 07:20:38 am
But just like Loki, Zeus is a god so he could act like he wanted, not to be restricted as always good and always bad. Get along with Neff at first, became enemy later.
He was once act as a villain in Hulk and post crisis Wonder Woman comic.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5JU3AoWsAAYgCa?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVJoDgCWQAEuDsK?format=jpg&name=small)

Or if using Zeus as a villain is kinda weird, we could always use his son, Ares.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhOcIoQXEAMBidN?format=jpg&name=small)
Well in Marvel comics, Gods such as the Asgardians are more depicted as... "divine aliens" or something like that. Or maybe there is some lore of how mortals influence the appearance and authority of gods but given Asgard was a place located somewhere in the galaxy meant it was less of a divine celestial realm and more of an alien planet. Especially given these gods can "die" and an afterlife is confirmed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3i175Db4JI

In DC comics, I think gods are simply depicted as "real", and by that I mean it's hard for an atheist on DC-Earth to deny the existence of gods when gods can walk on the Earth when they choose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdRjHrH9rqY

And even still by DC-rules, gods could of been from other worlds... I dunno.

In my Golden Axe fan-lore, the "gods" were titans. Titans that either died or shifted their mortality to become divine spirits or titans that survived and either hiding, exiled or still find worship.
The lands of Yuria were in constant upheaval and destruction due to titans fighting titans. I might skip the "creation myth of human" and simply have humans always present in Yuria but were still hunted and victims of monsters and giants. (But if Yuria does have it's own pantheon of Gods that are similar to other known gods, then I may keep the "born from titans blood" origin. though I like the idea of giants being a demi-mortal race that were enemies to humans.)

Would you say Neff from altered beast was a god, diety or a mortal wizard who drew his power from Hades? I dunno. But I do like the idea of a cameo from him as well as the explanation of beastmen origins.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 20, 2023, 01:46:09 am
Well in Marvel comics, Gods such as the Asgardians are more depicted as... "divine aliens" or something like that. Or maybe there is some lore of how mortals influence the appearance and authority of gods but given Asgard was a place located somewhere in the galaxy meant it was less of a divine celestial realm and more of an alien planet. Especially given these gods can "die" and an afterlife is confirmed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3i175Db4JI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3i175Db4JI)

In DC comics, I think gods are simply depicted as "real", and by that I mean it's hard for an atheist on DC-Earth to deny the existence of gods when gods can walk on the Earth when they choose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdRjHrH9rqY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdRjHrH9rqY)

And even still by DC-rules, gods could of been from other worlds... I dunno.

In my Golden Axe fan-lore, the "gods" were titans. Titans that either died or shifted their mortality to become divine spirits or titans that survived and either hiding, exiled or still find worship.
The lands of Yuria were in constant upheaval and destruction due to titans fighting titans. I might skip the "creation myth of human" and simply have humans always present in Yuria but were still hunted and victims of monsters and giants. (But if Yuria does have it's own pantheon of Gods that are similar to other known gods, then I may keep the "born from titans blood" origin. though I like the idea of giants being a demi-mortal race that were enemies to humans.)

Would you say Neff from altered beast was a god, diety or a mortal wizard who drew his power from Hades? I dunno. But I do like the idea of a cameo from him as well as the explanation of beastmen origins.

I see. I usually think Titans are just as big creatures.
So if Titans = Gods, I would think that these gods are giant-like, perhaps like ... Heart to Te Fiti goddess in Moana ?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMURNg7WkAA2j8O?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FxG2GAGXwAACe6K?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 20, 2023, 01:01:11 pm
I see. I usually think Titans are just as big creatures.
So if Titans = Gods, I would think that these gods are giant-like, perhaps like ... Heart to Te Fiti goddess in Moana ?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMURNg7WkAA2j8O?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FxG2GAGXwAACe6K?format=jpg&name=small)
Yes. I imagine Titans just like that. Though I can also imagine Titans can come in smaller sizes though I guess it depends.

In my Golden Axe lore, here are the "races" in mind:

Divine races:
Titans
As said, they were towering, divine beings of various origins, though commonly as personifications of natural forces. They range in size from giant to as big as mountains. Most titans fought in the Titanomachy, a war between titans that caused much destruction to the lands of Yuria.
(https://media.tenor.com/YlTsY3cwesgAAAAd/ultraman.gif)

Gods
Gods were formerly titans that became gods after death or ascension. As spirits, they have taken on more powerful, divine forms shaped by human belief in them.
(https://media.tenor.com/Q_EFz_kM-x0AAAAC/thor-kung-fury.gif)

Eldritch
I might fit some H. P. Lovecraft monster-gods in there. (Robert E. Howard and H. P. Lovecraft were friends and would often have some Cythulu Mythos involve din some of Conan's adventures.) Though I might not need Eldritch Horrors, given some titans could perhaps fit the bill for it (Tannin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannin_(monster)) for example). I imagine them as either "alien titans" (monsters from space that were as powerful as titans) or titans that, instead of becoming gods, become abominable demons.
(https://media.tenor.com/LWcUqkroGK4AAAAd/tentacle-futurama.gif)

Demi-mortal races
Giants
Similar to humans, except for the fact they were above 11 and 12 feet (3.4m and 3.7m) tall and possess great strength. Regarded related to Titans but still baring resemblance to humans, they were still mortal, simply near invulnerable to most harm, great strength and long-lived. Despite their intelligence matching that of most humans, during the Titanomachy the giants held a grudge towards the favoured mortal races and would often hunt and pillage humans, with eating human being the norm for them. Due to constant warring with humans, they suffered a damnation by Titans who fekt sorry for humans. The surviving giants were sealed deep beneath Yuria while the power of the golden axe kept them sealed below.
(https://media.tenor.com/RhCouU7T1JEAAAAC/chaos-go-smash-total-war-warhammer.gif)

Elves
These elves are a bit different than the kind of elves (https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Elves) established by Tolkein (https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/J.R.R._Tolkien), instead of forests and nature, these elves established their domain the furthest north of Yuria where harsh snow and ice conceals their city. These elves have skin as white as snow and while omnivorous, their diet leans towards carnivorous given their sharp shark-like teeth given most of the available food in the north are tough animals.
It is believed the elves were the first to make magic oil and distribute it amongst all of Yuria, but other than this distribution, the elves are secretive of their magic and wisdom.
If elves were to have a creation myth, they would probably say the first elves were from the tears of a great titan.

Their city, the Crystal Haven (I imagine it looking like a cross between the Fortress of Solitude (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Fortress_of_Solitude) and Silver City (https://theneverendingstory.fandom.com/wiki/Silver_City)) can be found in the northern regions of Yuria where the aurora borealis shimmers and dances over the city which causes the crystalline structures to sparkle with the aurora's light.
(https://media.tenor.com/xfvA38MRyZkAAAAC/snow-queen.gif)

Mortal races:
Humans
The favoured race of the gods, pretty much traditional humans. I may remove the origin story in mind and that perhaps there were always humans on Yuria.
But if I were to have an origin story, perhaps the first humans sprang to life when the blood of a great titan soaked into the earth.
(https://media.tenor.com/c8gZOS0uFbMAAAAC/arnold-schwarzenegger-conan-the-destoyer.gif)

Dwarves
Traditional in appearance to Tolkien (https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/J.R.R._Tolkien)'s take on dwarves (https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Dwarves) as well as what you'd normally expect from them. they live in the mountain regions of Fyrwüd and share the northern regions with the elves. Deep within great halls carved into the rock. Their society usually consist of warriors and miners. Dwarves are fine craftsmen and architectures, they created the secret underground vault on behalf of the king of Fyrwüd to hold the golden axe in.
If dwarves were to have an origin story, they would say they were born from the sweat of a great titan.
(https://media.tenor.com/lj8XWGvjaV4AAAAC/ironfoot-ring.gif)

Bogeymen
Bogeymen were a race introduced in Beast Rider and as yet, I only have two origin stories in mind for them. It is believed the first bogeymen were created by a warlord (either Death Adder or Hellstrike) who would take the strong and healthy children from pillages as slaves while the weak and deformed children were drowned in black eldritch blood. These drowned children mutated into monstrous bogeymen.

The other origin story in mind, or to replace entirely with, is them being a race of neanderthals, or a race of "subhumans" similar to them.

Either way they come from the primal East Lands, while spots of civilization can be found in the East Lands this country gives a prehistoric impression with canyons, jungles and volcanoes.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AccurateTimelyDeinonychus-size_restricted.gif)

Beastmen
Formerly humans, these anthropomorphic animals were created by Neff the Fleshweaver. Neff created "Spirit Balls" (which I imagine look like sporix (https://powerrangers.fandom.com/wiki/File:PRDF-Sporix_Beast_Eggs.jpg)), when these balls are bound to a human they will transform into an altered beast. While beastmen were made to serve Hellstrike, a faction of beastmen became Independent and lead by panther beastman Chronos Lait.
(https://static1.e621.net/data/83/b9/83b933e2ac7cbc9f25c9e8623df3aaac.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 21, 2023, 01:22:56 am
Yes. I imagine Titans just like that. Though I can also imagine Titans can come in smaller sizes though I guess it depends.

In my Golden Axe lore, here are the "races" in mind:

Divine races:
Titans
As said, they were towering, divine beings of various origins, though commonly as personifications of natural forces. They range in size from giant to as big as mountains. Most titans fought in the Titanomachy, a war between titans that caused much destruction to the lands of Yuria.
(https://media.tenor.com/YlTsY3cwesgAAAAd/ultraman.gif)

Gods
Gods were formerly titans that became gods after death or ascension. As spirits, they have taken on more powerful, divine forms shaped by human belief in them.
(https://media.tenor.com/Q_EFz_kM-x0AAAAC/thor-kung-fury.gif)

Eldritch
I might fit some H. P. Lovecraft monster-gods in there. (Robert E. Howard and H. P. Lovecraft were friends and would often have some Cythulu Mythos involve din some of Conan's adventures.) Though I might not need Eldritch Horrors, given some titans could perhaps fit the bill for it (Tannin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannin_(monster)) for example). I imagine them as either "alien titans" (monsters from space that were as powerful as titans) or titans that, instead of becoming gods, become abominable demons.
(https://media.tenor.com/LWcUqkroGK4AAAAd/tentacle-futurama.gif)

Demi-mortal races
Giants
Similar to humans, except for the fact they were above 11 and 12 feet (3.4m and 3.7m) tall and possess great strength. Regarded related to Titans but still baring resemblance to humans, they were still mortal, simply near invulnerable to most harm, great strength and long-lived. Despite their intelligence matching that of most humans, during the Titanomachy the giants held a grudge towards the favoured mortal races and would often hunt and pillage humans, with eating human being the norm for them. Due to constant warring with humans, they suffered a damnation by Titans who fekt sorry for humans. The surviving giants were sealed deep beneath Yuria while the power of the golden axe kept them sealed below.
(https://media.tenor.com/RhCouU7T1JEAAAAC/chaos-go-smash-total-war-warhammer.gif)

Elves
These elves are a bit different than the kind of elves (https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Elves) established by Tolkein (https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/J.R.R._Tolkien), instead of forests and nature, these elves established their domain the furthest north of Yuria where harsh snow and ice conceals their city. These elves have skin as white as snow and while omnivorous, their diet leans towards carnivorous given their sharp shark-like teeth given most of the available food in the north are tough animals.
It is believed the elves were the first to make magic oil and distribute it amongst all of Yuria, but other than this distribution, the elves are secretive of their magic and wisdom.
If elves were to have a creation myth, they would probably say the first elves were from the tears of a great titan.

Their city, the Crystal Haven (I imagine it looking like a cross between the Fortress of Solitude (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Fortress_of_Solitude) and Silver City (https://theneverendingstory.fandom.com/wiki/Silver_City)) can be found in the northern regions of Yuria where the aurora borealis shimmers and dances over the city which causes the crystalline structures to sparkle with the aurora's light.
(https://media.tenor.com/xfvA38MRyZkAAAAC/snow-queen.gif)

Mortal races:
Humans
The favoured race of the gods, pretty much traditional humans. I may remove the origin story in mind and that perhaps there were always humans on Yuria.
But if I were to have an origin story, perhaps the first humans sprang to life when the blood of a great titan soaked into the earth.
(https://media.tenor.com/c8gZOS0uFbMAAAAC/arnold-schwarzenegger-conan-the-destoyer.gif)

Dwarves
Traditional in appearance to Tolkien (https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/J.R.R._Tolkien)'s take on dwarves (https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Dwarves) as well as what you'd normally expect from them. they live in the mountain regions of Fyrwüd and share the northern regions with the elves. Deep within great halls carved into the rock. Their society usually consist of warriors and miners. Dwarves are fine craftsmen and architectures, they created the secret underground vault on behalf of the king of Fyrwüd to hold the golden axe in.
If dwarves were to have an origin story, they would say they were born from the sweat of a great titan.
(https://media.tenor.com/lj8XWGvjaV4AAAAC/ironfoot-ring.gif)

Bogeymen
Bogeymen were a race introduced in Beast Rider and as yet, I only have two origin stories in mind for them. It is believed the first bogeymen were created by a warlord (either Death Adder or Hellstrike) who would take the strong and healthy children from pillages as slaves while the weak and deformed children were drowned in black eldritch blood. These drowned children mutated into monstrous bogeymen.

The other origin story in mind, or to replace entirely with, is them being a race of neanderthals, or a race of "subhumans" similar to them.

Either way they come from the primal East Lands, while spots of civilization can be found in the East Lands this country gives a prehistoric impression with canyons, jungles and volcanoes.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AccurateTimelyDeinonychus-size_restricted.gif)

Beastmen
Formerly humans, these anthropomorphic animals were created by Neff the Fleshweaver. Neff created "Spirit Balls" (which I imagine look like sporix (https://powerrangers.fandom.com/wiki/File:PRDF-Sporix_Beast_Eggs.jpg)), when these balls are bound to a human they will transform into an altered beast. While beastmen were made to serve Hellstrike, a faction of beastmen became Independent and lead by panther beastman Chronos Lait.
(https://static1.e621.net/data/83/b9/83b933e2ac7cbc9f25c9e8623df3aaac.gif)

Sounds cool.
So which category Dora (the centaur firl from GA: Revenge od Death Adder) will be into?
Mortal, demi mortal, or Immortal?

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/44038921d48f355415b41dbcdf0568c8/5fb1e852b91aa584-31/s250x250_c1/d7649a9143b73ab406ce409d37daa86c05da1a4a.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fb4ZhtNXEAEQzcs?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwH6vCuV4AAXFUC?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 21, 2023, 07:49:00 am
Sounds cool.
So which category Dora (the centaur firl from GA: Revenge od Death Adder) will be into?
Mortal, demi mortal, or Immortal?

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/44038921d48f355415b41dbcdf0568c8/5fb1e852b91aa584-31/s250x250_c1/d7649a9143b73ab406ce409d37daa86c05da1a4a.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fb4ZhtNXEAEQzcs?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwH6vCuV4AAXFUC?format=jpg&name=small)
Centaurs...
Eh... If you think it should be an obligation to include centaurs then I will, but honestly I was never a big fan of centaurs. I always found centaurs to be "confusing".

Take the faun, minotaur and nagas for example. They are half human, half animal, with he animal half replacing human halves respectfully thus even thougheven though their existance is an impossible, they still had the favour of probability for being "half human, half animal" in the right places.

Centaurs however, they are "half human, three-quarter horse". The torso of a human connected to the neck of a horse? How the heck does that work?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ei8w6hXWsAIq4h3?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

Why did the greeks thought this would work in mythology? I just don't get it.

And do you know how Golden Axe III portrait Dora? In order for her to ride mounts, they gave her the ability to shapeshift her horse-part into human legs. Lore-wise what's the point in being a half human, three-quarter horse when the horse-part of you can turn human as well?

If I were to reintroduce Dora into my Golden Axe lore (s well as centaurs in general), I would perhaps reintroduce her as a being who looks human but with some horse features, but has the ability to shapeshift into a horse.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-py5tLLSj3y4/Wsgm06FyR9I/AAAAAAABJeE/KKyZUMz94iITJYy_OpqeROD6S3p3llk8wCKgBGAs/s1600/Omake%2BGif%2BAnime%2B-%2BUma%2BMusume%2B-%2BPretty%2BDerby%2B-%2BEpisode%2B1%2B-%2BSpecial%2BWeek%2BRuns%2BFast.gif)

But if no fantasy world is complete without centaurs then sure. But she won't have shapeshifting legs.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 21, 2023, 08:59:14 pm
Centaurs...
Eh... If you think it should be an obligation to include centaurs then I will, but honestly I was never a big fan of centaurs. I always found centaurs to be "confusing".

Take the faun, minotaur and nagas for example. They are half human, half animal, with he animal half replacing human halves respectfully thus even thougheven though their existance is an impossible, they still had the favour of probability for being "half human, half animal" in the right places.

Centaurs however, they are "half human, three-quarter horse". The torso of a human connected to the neck of a horse? How the heck does that work?
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ei8w6hXWsAIq4h3?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

Why did the greeks thought this would work in mythology? I just don't get it.

And do you know how Golden Axe III portrait Dora? In order for her to ride mounts, they gave her the ability to shapeshift her horse-part into human legs. Lore-wise what's the point in being a half human, three-quarter horse when the horse-part of you can turn human as well?

If I were to reintroduce Dora into my Golden Axe lore (s well as centaurs in general), I would perhaps reintroduce her as a being who looks human but with some horse features, but has the ability to shapeshift into a horse.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-py5tLLSj3y4/Wsgm06FyR9I/AAAAAAABJeE/KKyZUMz94iITJYy_OpqeROD6S3p3llk8wCKgBGAs/s1600/Omake%2BGif%2BAnime%2B-%2BUma%2BMusume%2B-%2BPretty%2BDerby%2B-%2BEpisode%2B1%2B-%2BSpecial%2BWeek%2BRuns%2BFast.gif)

But if no fantasy world is complete without centaurs then sure. But she won't have shapeshifting legs.

Well.. Golden Axe universe Centaur is stranger than that.
They are humanoid characters that could transform their lower half into many things.
It could even transformed into human legs to use rideable monsters, but somehow not to walk on their own (because of a curse or something).

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2WDO2GVYAEWrwM?format=png&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-LCzrPXkAIG07M?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 22, 2023, 02:21:10 pm
Well.. Golden Axe universe Centaur is stranger than that.
They are humanoid characters that could transform their lower half into many things.
It could even transformed into human legs to use rideable monsters, but somehow not to walk on their own (because of a curse or something).

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2WDO2GVYAEWrwM?format=png&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-LCzrPXkAIG07M?format=jpg&name=small)
(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/141/585/5b2.gif)

So she's cursed to be a centaur... unless she's sitting down? What if she was on the loo? Or on a bus?
What about lying down?

It would of made sense of Dora was as fast as a ridable mount but as a cost could not use them.

Eitherway, I aleways found centaurs the most confusing mythological beings. If they eat food, do their human stomachs digest the food and their horse stomachs have to eat shit?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 22, 2023, 10:33:51 pm
(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/141/585/5b2.gif)

So she's cursed to be a centaur... unless she's sitting down? What if she was on the loo? Or on a bus?
What about lying down?

It would of made sense of Dora was as fast as a ridable mount but as a cost could not use them.

Eitherway, I aleways found centaurs the most confusing mythological beings. If they eat food, do their human stomachs digest the food and their horse stomachs have to eat shit?

Yeah, centaurs' design is weird, but correct me if I'm wrong ...I feel like we already discussed about them months ago. I forgot where though, in mobile games thread probably.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 23, 2023, 09:09:31 am
Yeah, centaurs' design is weird, but correct me if I'm wrong ...I feel like we already discussed about them months ago. I forgot where though, in mobile games thread probably.
If we did, I must had forgot. I just find centaurs so weird.
Still, if centaurs are a must, especially Dora, maybe I could compromise that centaurs are humans that can transform into horses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jabe9UxRzLc
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 23, 2023, 11:56:33 pm
If we did, I must had forgot. I just find centaurs so weird.
Still, if centaurs are a must, especially Dora, maybe I could compromise that centaurs are humans that can transform into horses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jabe9UxRzLc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jabe9UxRzLc)

Then I guess Dora is kinda like centurions from Altered Beast, human that could transform into other enhanced form.
Somehow those two games connect again.
Also talk about barbarian, we could play Conan Exiles for free this weekend.

🆓 FREE WEEKEND 🆓🔹Play free this weekend!‼️

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzVIp_yXoAA4SiC?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzVIo_IXsAEv3r1?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzVIq3CWIAE7jhy?format=jpg&name=small)

Quote
1⃣ Football Manager 2023
🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904540/Football_Manager_2023/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904540/Football_Manager_2023/)

2⃣ Conan Exiles
🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/440900/Conan_Exiles/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/440900/Conan_Exiles/)

3⃣ Stellaris
🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/Stellaris/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/Stellaris/)

Source : https://twitter.com/SteamGamesPC/status/1672322751636357121 (https://twitter.com/SteamGamesPC/status/1672322751636357121)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 24, 2023, 08:52:41 am
Then I guess Dora is kinda like centurions from Altered Beast, human that could transform into other enhanced form.
Somehow those two games connect again.
Also talk about barbarian, we could play Conan Exiles for free this weekend.

🆓 FREE WEEKEND 🆓🔹Play free this weekend!‼️

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzVIp_yXoAA4SiC?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzVIo_IXsAEv3r1?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzVIq3CWIAE7jhy?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/SteamGamesPC/status/1672322751636357121 (https://twitter.com/SteamGamesPC/status/1672322751636357121)
Ooh! Is Conan Exiles a monthly prescription or requires later payment, or is it free? I might get onto that.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 24, 2023, 09:14:09 am
My "fan map" of Yuria that I want to use in the games I'm working on. Very rough sketch, obviously not to scale.
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/bbf62728-d510-43de-bd21-1c5471c0f74c/dg0pbaw-1c80cbcc-ef4e-4aa9-8f9b-6299efde51af.png?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcL2JiZjYyNzI4LWQ1MTAtNDNkZS1iZDIxLTFjNTQ3MWMwZjc0Y1wvZGcwcGJhdy0xYzgwY2JjYy1lZjRlLTRhYTktOGY5Yi02Mjk5ZWZkZTUxYWYucG5nIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmZpbGUuZG93bmxvYWQiXX0.cpOL8_7roN7byBqEMa347YsPbWAUtkgLwvA4y9VoNPk)

You know how in PSO2:NG the world of Halpha is divided into four regions? With Aelio, Retem, Kvaris and Stia?
I like to imagine my take on Yuria with seven regions. Like a 3x3 grid but with two-squares of ocean. I imagine each region roughly the size of Mojave Wasteland (https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Mojave_Wasteland).

The terrain is roughly inspired from AB:LotGA and Warrior.


I've still yet decided if Yuria is located on Bronze-Age Earth, or if it's set in its own "Realm". Realms being independent fantasy oy mythology worlds.
I might expand Yuria into a 4x4 or 5x5 set of regions, make Guillegun Mountains its own region and put a mist-covered swamp between North Region and Volcanic Lands, but depends how I feel if it can fit on a Bronze Age Earth, or its own realm..

(Also, what do you think on my take on elves? I gleamed as much informaiton as I can get on Yurian elves from Keel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Keel) from Golden Axe: The Duel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Duel) and mixed in some Snow Elves (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Snow_Elf) from The Elder Scrolls (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls). These elves are still "beautiful" but I imagine them less prideful and more hardy, temperamental and strong-willed. In a way they behave more like LotR dwarves.)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 27, 2023, 05:48:50 am
My "fan map" of Yuria that I want to use in the games I'm working on. Very rough sketch, obviously not to scale.
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/bbf62728-d510-43de-bd21-1c5471c0f74c/dg0pbaw-1c80cbcc-ef4e-4aa9-8f9b-6299efde51af.png?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcL2JiZjYyNzI4LWQ1MTAtNDNkZS1iZDIxLTFjNTQ3MWMwZjc0Y1wvZGcwcGJhdy0xYzgwY2JjYy1lZjRlLTRhYTktOGY5Yi02Mjk5ZWZkZTUxYWYucG5nIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmZpbGUuZG93bmxvYWQiXX0.cpOL8_7roN7byBqEMa347YsPbWAUtkgLwvA4y9VoNPk)

You know how in PSO2:NG the world of Halpha is divided into four regions? With Aelio, Retem, Kvaris and Stia?
I like to imagine my take on Yuria with seven regions. Like a 3x3 grid but with two-squares of ocean. I imagine each region roughly the size of Mojave Wasteland (https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Mojave_Wasteland).

The terrain is roughly inspired from AB:LotGA and Warrior.

  • Old Fyrwüd Kingdom- Before its time, it was a scarce woodland kingdom. But when Death Adder killed the royal family, the queen cast a spell which caused a great forest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Forest) to cover the lands. Death Adder still claimed the castle as his base while he scoured the forest for the Golden Axe.
  • Fyrwüd- Consisting of rugged hills and valleys, with small tribes and villages dotted about the place. To the north is Mt. Guillegun where carved deep within the heart of the mountain is the Dwarven city and mines.
  • North Region- Coldest lands which consist of blizzards and tundras. At the furthest north of this region where light dances across the sky, you would find Crystal Haven, the city of the elves. But these elves are not your vegan hippy sort, they're hardy and at times aggressive folk with skin as white as snow, behind their beautiful faces hide teeth as sharp as sharks.
  • Volcanic Lands- Imagine the Cauldron (https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/The_Cauldron) with Molton Mines (https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Molten_Mine) as a dwarven settlement.
  • East Lands- Region of canyon and wasteland that almost look prehistoric. There are some human settlements here who defend themselves from the bogeymen that live in the wastelands.
  • Jungle- The name of the jungle is undecided (Either "Amazing Jungle", "Ama Zone Jungle" or "Urupagu Jungle". It is here the warrior women tribes can be found. there might also be a swamp region in the jungle.
  • Southward Kingdom- Lands and cities inspired by this montage (http://y2u.be/BORoDpFNksU). Inspired by ancient middle-east countries and terrain with some tropical areas.
I've still yet decided if Yuria is located on Bronze-Age Earth, or if it's set in its own "Realm". Realms being independent fantasy oy mythology worlds.
I might expand Yuria into a 4x4 or 5x5 set of regions, make Guillegun Mountains its own region and put a mist-covered swamp between North Region and Volcanic Lands, but depends how I feel if it can fit on a Bronze Age Earth, or its own realm..

(Also, what do you think on my take on elves? I gleamed as much informaiton as I can get on Yurian elves from Keel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Keel) from Golden Axe: The Duel (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/Golden_Axe:_The_Duel) and mixed in some Snow Elves (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Snow_Elf) from The Elder Scrolls (https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls). These elves are still "beautiful" but I imagine them less prideful and more hardy, temperamental and strong-willed. In a way they behave more like LotR dwarves.)

Ooh.. that looks cool.
Yuria looks as big as I imagined with your map.
It doesn't look big in the arcade games since we could travel very quickly with just walking.

About elves, well, so far we only see male elves in Golden Axe.
Keel and the thieves.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FnuLsEBXgAAX95A?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECNRDnfU8AAS7Wf?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbJ47dvWsAEAWWl?format=jpg&name=small)

While I could call Keel beautiful, that's not the case for the Thieves.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on June 27, 2023, 11:17:45 am
Ooh.. that looks cool.
Yuria looks as big as I imagined with your map.
It doesn't look big in the arcade games since we could travel very quickly with just walking.
In the original Golden Axe game, the map presented shows the heroes travelling from Firewood to Southwood. Given I plan a sequel with an explorable world map, no point for the first game to have the whole world. I will have to change the story a bit for it to all work, but while the story will be different, it will have all the same elements.

Also, I might put a tropical or rocky island in the centre of the map. It maybe the Island of Axir (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/The_Island_of_Axir) where Tyris Flare tribe is located. Though, I either I rebrand Tyris' Amazon island tribe or relocate them to the jungle.

I have rough ideas for how each of the regions will look like. If you ever played Fallout: New Vegas (https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Fallout:_New_Vegas) and familiar with how big the map is then I imagine each region roughly that size. (As much as I liked Fo:NV for its accuracy to lore and story that allows you to be a more independent and flexible character, I always thought the Mojave Wasteland (https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Mojave_Wasteland) was rather small compared to the Capital Wasteland (https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Capital_Wasteland) or the Commonwealth (https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/The_Commonwealth).)
About elves, well, so far we only see male elves in Golden Axe.
Keel and the thieves.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FnuLsEBXgAAX95A?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECNRDnfU8AAS7Wf?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbJ47dvWsAEAWWl?format=jpg&name=small)

While I could call Keel beautiful, that's not the case for the Thieves.
The thieves were also identified as "gnomes". In my fan-lore, I reidentified them as bluecaps... and maybe greencaps.

One of Britain's (particularly Scotland's) known types of fairies is called the redcap (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redcap) (also known as redcomb, bloody caps, powries and dunters). The more infamous redcap known as Robin Redcap (https://www.hypnogoria.com/folklore_robinrecap.html).
(https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/0/0c/Redcap.png)
The redcap is a goblin that scours the battlefields of recent conflict for the recently deceased. Some sources say it actually bends over and dips its scalp into pools of blood, others say it has a cloth hat which it soaks with blood. Either way, it's regarded a vamperic, ghoul-like sort of goblin. They live in abandoned castles and if encountered, they will attack you. While they wear iron-clad shoes, they can still run very fast and when they kill you, will feast on your flesh and bathe their caps in your blood.

In Scottish folklore there is such thing as a bluecap (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluecap) but it's much different to redcaps. Bluecaps appeared like blue flames (not to be confused with above ground will o' wisps (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp)), like knockers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knocker_(folklore)) or kobolds (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobolds), would guide miners towards rich deposits or warn them of dangers such as on-coming cave ins.
(https://media.tenor.com/H6NgHngPMasAAAAC/disney-pixar.gif)

In my Golden Axe fan-take on the thieves, instead of elves or gnomes, they're rebranded as these kinds of cloth-hat wearing goblins that are identified by their caps.
I might include variants such as:
Bluecaps- Common variety. They sneak into storages belonging to temples or wizards and steal their potions and magic oil. They would also target unsuspecting travellers.
Greencaps- The gatherers. They go around collecting food for their colonies. Wild fruit, herbs, berries, though will steal fruit and meat from travellers and market places.
Redcaps- Goblins with daggers. While just as agile as the other goblins, they're aggressive and will actively attack you.
Goldcaps- Might be exclusive to GoldEdge, I like to imagine them wearing little crowns. Basically, they have a lot of horns/money on them and maybe other valued collectibles. Rare to come across them.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on June 27, 2023, 11:45:58 pm
In the original Golden Axe game, the map presented shows the heroes travelling from Firewood to Southwood. Given I plan a sequel with an explorable world map, no point for the first game to have the whole world. I will have to change the story a bit for it to all work, but while the story will be different, it will have all the same elements.

Also, I might put a tropical or rocky island in the centre of the map. It maybe the Island of Axir (https://goldenaxe.fandom.com/wiki/The_Island_of_Axir) where Tyris Flare tribe is located. Though, I either I rebrand Tyris' Amazon island tribe or relocate them to the jungle.

I have rough ideas for how each of the regions will look like. If you ever played Fallout: New Vegas (https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Fallout:_New_Vegas) and familiar with how big the map is then I imagine each region roughly that size. (As much as I liked Fo:NV for its accuracy to lore and story that allows you to be a more independent and flexible character, I always thought the Mojave Wasteland (https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Mojave_Wasteland) was rather small compared to the Capital Wasteland (https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Capital_Wasteland) or the Commonwealth (https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/The_Commonwealth).)


The thieves were also identified as "gnomes". In my fan-lore, I reidentified them as bluecaps... and maybe greencaps.

One of Britain's (particularly Scotland's) known types of fairies is called the redcap (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redcap) (also known as redcomb, bloody caps, powries and dunters). The more infamous redcap known as Robin Redcap (https://www.hypnogoria.com/folklore_robinrecap.html).
(https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/0/0c/Redcap.png)
The redcap is a goblin that scours the battlefields of recent conflict for the recently deceased. Some sources say it actually bends over and dips its scalp into pools of blood, others say it has a cloth hat which it soaks with blood. Either way, it's regarded a vamperic, ghoul-like sort of goblin. They live in abandoned castles and if encountered, they will attack you. While they wear iron-clad shoes, they can still run very fast and when they kill you, will feast on your flesh and bathe their caps in your blood.

In Scottish folklore there is such thing as a bluecap (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluecap) but it's much different to redcaps. Bluecaps appeared like blue flames (not to be confused with above ground will o' wisps (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp)), like knockers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knocker_(folklore)) or kobolds (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobolds), would guide miners towards rich deposits or warn them of dangers such as on-coming cave ins.
(https://media.tenor.com/H6NgHngPMasAAAAC/disney-pixar.gif)

In my Golden Axe fan-take on the thieves, instead of elves or gnomes, they're rebranded as these kinds of cloth-hat wearing goblins that are identified by their caps.
I might include variants such as:
Bluecaps- Common variety. They sneak into storages belonging to temples or wizards and steal their potions and magic oil. They would also target unsuspecting travellers.
Greencaps- The gatherers. They go around collecting food for their colonies. Wild fruit, herbs, berries, though will steal fruit and meat from travellers and market places.
Redcaps- Goblins with daggers. While just as agile as the other goblins, they're aggressive and will actively attack you.
Goldcaps- Might be exclusive to GoldEdge, I like to imagine them wearing little crowns. Basically, they have a lot of horns/money on them and maybe other valued collectibles. Rare to come across them.

Aren't the ears more suit to elves?
Gnomes' ears usually are human-like.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzqapTGakAEBkHf?format=jpg&name=small)

Well, if they are another race like bluecaps/greencaps/redcaps that could explained the confusion of thieves' race.
These bluecaps/greencaps/redcaps are uncommon so people mistakenly think them as elves, gnomes, and even dwarves.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 03, 2023, 02:10:49 am
Golden Axe - Wilderness (Pulse Remix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWL8emKH1mE
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on July 08, 2023, 08:57:23 am
Aren't the ears more suit to elves?
Gnomes' ears usually are human-like.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzqapTGakAEBkHf?format=jpg&name=small)

Well, if they are another race like bluecaps/greencaps/redcaps that could explained the confusion of thieves' race.
These bluecaps/greencaps/redcaps are uncommon so people mistakenly think them as elves, gnomes, and even dwarves.
I barely notice the pointy ears on the thieves. And sometimes they are known as gnomes. I'm just choosing a definite answer which goes with their colour-scheme.
It will still stay in theme of their original roles in Golden Axe. Just gives them more explanation to their nature.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 08, 2023, 07:06:23 pm
I barely notice the pointy ears on the thieves. And sometimes they are known as gnomes. I'm just choosing a definite answer which goes with their colour-scheme.
It will still stay in theme of their original roles in Golden Axe. Just gives them more explanation to their nature.

Also sometimes they are known as dwarves,
which is weird considering Gillius is dwarf but they don't look the same.
But if we want to cite the official sources (taken from Golden Axe manual book and from Mega Drive Mini manuals) they are elves.

(https://i.ibb.co/HCn99TX/Elves.jpg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on July 10, 2023, 02:46:01 pm
Also sometimes they are known as dwarves,
which is weird considering Gillius is dwarf but they don't look the same.
But if we want to cite the official sources (taken from Golden Axe manual book and from Mega Drive Mini manuals) they are elves.

(https://i.ibb.co/HCn99TX/Elves.jpg)
Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, it's like not even the writers themselves can decide what they are conclusively.
This is why I would call them bluecaps and greencaps so that they can have more sense of identity while still being their own thing.

Still, with how the last few weeks been for me, I may shelf my Golden Axe project indef until I have a new sense of normalcy in this new house.

You' think without internet I'd have no distractions nor excuse not to continue my projects but lack of internet just made me feel too depressed to work on them. That and I still need the tutorials which I can only get on YouTube.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 11, 2023, 12:53:34 am
Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, it's like not even the writers themselves can decide what they are conclusively.
This is why I would call them bluecaps and greencaps so that they can have more sense of identity while still being their own thing.

Still, with how the last few weeks been for me, I may shelf my Golden Axe project indef until I have a new sense of normalcy in this new house.

You' think without internet I'd have no distractions nor excuse not to continue my projects but lack of internet just made me feel too depressed to work on them. That and I still need the tutorials which I can only get on YouTube.

Working with computer is synonymous with having access to internet now.
It wasn't like that back then but they feel inseparatable now.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on July 15, 2023, 10:16:55 pm
Working with computer is synonymous with having access to internet now.
It wasn't like that back then but they feel inseparatable now.
It's like the invention of nuclear weapons. Not something we could just go back on.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 16, 2023, 08:00:47 pm
It's like the invention of nuclear weapons. Not something we could just go back on.

(https://media.tenor.com/iFziWp06XLcAAAAM/thats-a-little-of-an-exaggeration-fiona-frills.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 16, 2023, 08:09:59 pm
Retro Game Books’ “Video Game Maps: Genesis & Mega Drive” releases physically and digitally

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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F0e-OOLaIAEv-qu?format=jpg&name=small)

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This book features maps from over 100 Genesis and Mega Drive games, includes memories from thirty gamers and, oh yeah, features a foreword written by yours truly!
You can snag the physical version for $40, and it features 226 full color pages in a paperback format and includes a sticker of the cover art.
The digital version, meanwhile,  can be had for $4.95. Having paged through it myself, it’s ... 

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/07/13/retro-game-books-video-game-maps-genesis-mega-drive-releases-physically-and-digitally/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2023/07/13/retro-game-books-video-game-maps-genesis-mega-drive-releases-physically-and-digitally/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on July 16, 2023, 09:51:05 pm
(https://media.tenor.com/iFziWp06XLcAAAAM/thats-a-little-of-an-exaggeration-fiona-frills.gif)
you get what I mean. Once a revolutionary idea becomes physical, we can't unmake it.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 17, 2023, 03:31:06 am
you get what I mean. Once a revolutionary idea becomes physical, we can't unmake it.

Yes, you're right.
And in this modern world sometimes it doesn't need to be physical.
Once it's invented, we can't uninvent it.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on July 17, 2023, 11:13:46 pm
Yes, you're right.
And in this modern world sometimes it doesn't need to be physical.
Once it's invented, we can't uninvent it.
Yeah, that was the metaphor I was trying to convey.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 25, 2023, 10:33:21 pm
SEGA Genesis Classics is now 70% off on US Playstation Store!
Offer ends August 03, 2023 01:59 PM GMT+7

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Including over 50 titles across all genres, from all-time classics like Sonic and Streets of Rage 2 to deep RPGs like the Phantasy Star series arcade action, shooters, beat’m ups, puzzlers, old favourites and hidden gems. There is a classic title for every player to enjoy!

New features also bring modern convenience to the classics. Save your game at any time, rewind those slip-ups, or customise your controls. Earn bragging rights with online multiplayer and achievements.

The largest collection of retro classics on console in one great package!

Link :  https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 25, 2023, 10:49:35 pm
Golden Axe: The Duel comic by Hiroshi Izumi

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From a 1995 Comic Gamest compilation.

Source : https://twitter.com/ItsFantasticAC/status/1683131101416685568 (https://twitter.com/ItsFantasticAC/status/1683131101416685568)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on July 27, 2023, 11:18:55 pm
Golden Axe: The Duel comic by Hiroshi Izumi

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F1uPTeRXgAMuKsx?format=png&name=medium)

Source : https://twitter.com/ItsFantasticAC/status/1683131101416685568 (https://twitter.com/ItsFantasticAC/status/1683131101416685568)
When you're in a jamm!
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on July 28, 2023, 01:10:19 am
When you're in a jamm!

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on August 01, 2023, 07:43:30 am
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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 01, 2023, 08:42:06 pm
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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2023, 02:39:07 am
1989 [60fps] Golden Axe (US) Tyris Speedrun 6m39s Nomiss ALL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKhZ2TU8dpw

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No cheat. No tas. Nomiss(Japan) = No death.

Game replay site https://replayburners.blog.jp
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2023, 02:40:34 am
1989 [60fps] Golden Axe (US) Gilius Speedrun 6m49s ALL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXJRzOAtaCw
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2023, 02:41:14 am
1989 [60fps] Golden Axe (US) Ax Speedrun 6m56s ALL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=069DPKDFPWw
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on August 31, 2023, 02:43:18 am
1989 [60fps] Golden Axe (US) 2Players Gilius Tyris Speedrun 8m18s ALL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb9elLfw_d4
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 06, 2023, 12:55:12 am
☀️SEGAShop's End of Summer Sale is LIVE☀️

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Don't miss out on BIG savings!
Hurry, these deals won't last forever...
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Link : https://www.segashop.co.uk/collections/summer-with-sega (https://www.segashop.co.uk/collections/summer-with-sega)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 06, 2023, 01:02:34 am
Golden Axe Fan Art by Luis Maximus

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVsykm-WsAEQc9l?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/luisbatman10/status/962418585133035522
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 19, 2023, 07:49:57 pm
Take a look 👀
This new wall art at the SEGA of America office features a familiar game... ♦️


(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F6a0hIgagAEGXV9?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/play_pso2/status/1704248232539570280
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 25, 2023, 10:41:22 pm
Happy 20th Birthday, Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe (PS2)! 🎂

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe (PS2).
This game is a remake of the original 1989 arcade release of Golden Axe, presented entirely in 3D.
It is mostly the same game as before, but now features cutscenes, magic which regenerates slightly after an enemy is killed, and enemies now have life bars.
It also has an arranged soundtrack.

Source : https://twitter.com/game_tanteidan/status/1706299084699541649 (https://twitter.com/game_tanteidan/status/1706299084699541649)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on September 26, 2023, 03:38:05 pm
Happy 20th Birthday, Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe (PS2)! 🎂

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbMYSYhXIAA8ulL?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FR3uvcqXIAUcWC-?format=jpg&name=360x360)

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Source : https://twitter.com/game_tanteidan/status/1706299084699541649 (https://twitter.com/game_tanteidan/status/1706299084699541649)
I wish I can play this version of the game.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 28, 2023, 10:46:33 pm
Golden Axe Tyris Flare Fan Arts by K.ALS_RIA

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F6ELJdnawAAXE2N?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F1EpqN_aUAImSRE?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F7BsczwbcAAZjcs?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FyqUK3IaIAIUuz1?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/kei_als_ria/status/1680169946121404417 (https://twitter.com/kei_als_ria/status/1680169946121404417)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on September 28, 2023, 10:47:52 pm
I wish I can play this version of the game.

But why? It's worse than the original.

(https://y.yarn.co/d0e9f8e1-3871-42c3-ba2e-b8a6ea521de1_text.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 01, 2023, 09:16:59 pm
Several Sega Forever mobile games unceremoniously delisted + End of Service announcement

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Checking the Google Play Store for myself, I can confirm the only Sega Forever games remaining as of this writing are:

Sonic the Hedgehog Classic
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Classic
Sonic CD Classic
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Ep. II
Crazy Taxi Classic
Streets of Rage 2 Classic
Streets of Rage Classic
Golden Axe Classics (Golden Axe, Golden Axe II, and Golden Axe III)
Super Monkey Ball: Sakura Ed.
Shining Force Classics (Shining in the Darkness, Shining Force, and Shining Force II)
Virtua Tennis Challenge

The games that are no longer available to download, at least on Google Play, are

Ristar Classic
Kid Chameleon Classic
Phantasy Star Classics (Phantasy Star II, Phantasy Star III, and Phantasy Star IV)
Vectorman Classic
Decap Attack Classic
Gunstar Heroes Classic
 ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/09/29/several-sega-forever-mobile-games-unceremoniously-delisted-end-of-service-announcement/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2023/09/29/several-sega-forever-mobile-games-unceremoniously-delisted-end-of-service-announcement/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 01, 2023, 09:47:47 pm
Golden Axe Speedrun guide (Beginner mode for Sega Genesis/Megadrive)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho0k5mFKmwQ
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 01, 2023, 09:49:10 pm
Golden Axe Speedrun guide (Beginner Gilius for Sega Genesis/Megadrive)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YGJAaMkeBM
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 01, 2023, 09:49:55 pm
Updated strategies for Tyris beginner mode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDzjE5XW1Lw
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 01, 2023, 09:51:12 pm
Golden Axe Beginner Boss Strategy (Genesis/Megadrive)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2pEtKsqoRY
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 15, 2023, 09:44:37 pm
SEGA Genesis Classics is now 80% off on US Playstation Store!
Offer ends October 26, 2023

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Including over 50 titles across all genres, from all-time classics like Sonic and Streets of Rage 2 to deep RPGs like the Phantasy Star series arcade action, shooters, beat’m ups, puzzlers, old favourites and hidden gems. There is a classic title for every player to enjoy!

New features also bring modern convenience to the classics. Save your game at any time, rewind those slip-ups, or customise your controls. Earn bragging rights with online multiplayer and achievements.

The largest collection of retro classics on console in one great package!

Link :  https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA10828_00-SEGAGENESISCLSCS)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 16, 2023, 09:21:25 am
Golden Axe Tyris Flare Fan Arts by K.ALS_RIA

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F6ELJdnawAAXE2N?format=jpg&name=small)

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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FyqUK3IaIAIUuz1?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/kei_als_ria/status/1680169946121404417 (https://twitter.com/kei_als_ria/status/1680169946121404417)
I always thought she was a red head, or the very least an auburn.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 16, 2023, 09:59:41 pm
I always thought she was a red head, or the very least an auburn.

She was in the game sprites, but her first artworks of her in Mega Drive cover and manual book is depicting her with blonde hair.

(https://segaretro.org/images/thumb/1/10/Goldenaxe_md_jp_manual.pdf/page1-348px-Goldenaxe_md_jp_manual.pdf.jpg)

.. before US version changed her hair into ... black ???

(https://segaretro.org/images/thumb/3/3d/GoldenAxe_MD_US_Manual.pdf/page1-350px-GoldenAxe_MD_US_Manual.pdf.jpg)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 17, 2023, 05:50:47 am
She was in the game sprites, but her first artworks of her in Mega Drive cover and manual book is depicting her with blonde hair.

(https://segaretro.org/images/thumb/1/10/Goldenaxe_md_jp_manual.pdf/page1-348px-Goldenaxe_md_jp_manual.pdf.jpg)

.. before US version changed her hair into ... black ???

(https://segaretro.org/images/thumb/3/3d/GoldenAxe_MD_US_Manual.pdf/page1-350px-GoldenAxe_MD_US_Manual.pdf.jpg)
Oh dear, how inconsistant.

I always regarded the "team colours" as:
Ax Battler = Blue
Tyris Flare = Red
Gillius Thunderhead = Green

So it would make sense if Tyris had more warmer colours in her design scheme.

Then again, she wears a bikini in battle. It doesn't evne look like bikini armour (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChainmailBikini).
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2023, 03:26:56 am
Oh dear, how inconsistant.

I always regarded the "team colours" as:
Ax Battler = Blue
Tyris Flare = Red
Gillius Thunderhead = Green

So it would make sense if Tyris had more warmer colours in her design scheme.

Then again, she wears a bikini in battle. It doesn't evne look like bikini armour (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ChainmailBikini).

May be that's why the reason they changed it in Beast Rider.
The thing is ... her new clothes wasn't iconic.
Red and white bikini may be silly, but they were iconic, catchy, and memorable.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FC9FzgLWEAUVKMW?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 18, 2023, 05:15:07 pm
May be that's why the reason they changed it in Beast Rider.
The thing is ... her new clothes wasn't iconic.
Red and white bikini may be silly, but they were iconic, catchy, and memorable.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FC9FzgLWEAUVKMW?format=jpg&name=small)
I guess so, but could perhaps be redesigned to have more of an Amazonian look.
I mean, she was likely based on Red Sonja in design and Sonja had armoured bikini as well.(https://i0.wp.com/boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/red-sonja-display.webp?fit=1&resize=620%2C4000&ssl=1)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 18, 2023, 08:55:21 pm
I guess so, but could perhaps be redesigned to have more of an Amazonian look.
I mean, she was likely based on Red Sonja in design and Sonja had armoured bikini as well.(https://i0.wp.com/boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/red-sonja-display.webp?fit=1&resize=620%2C4000&ssl=1)

The real Amazonian looks wouldn't using armour (other than some horse riding armies).
They use normal light clothes whih made them agile and easier to move/run.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fgxuy_haUAA2Y-_?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzfykNEX0AA5TYG?format=jpg&name=small)

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 19, 2023, 04:17:45 pm
The real Amazonian looks wouldn't using armour (other than some horse riding armies).
They use normal light clothes whih made them agile and easier to move/run.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fgxuy_haUAA2Y-_?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FzfykNEX0AA5TYG?format=jpg&name=small)

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I also heard they cut out on of their breast in order to improve their archery and, similar to the Spartans, they discard and abandon their children born male.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 19, 2023, 10:46:34 pm
Golden Axe II Fan Art by Oscar Celestini

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8o-WanWgAAUGTb?format=jpg&name=medium)

Source : https://twitter.com/OscarCelestini/status/1714251241625133201
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 19, 2023, 10:50:28 pm
I also heard they cut out on of their breast in order to improve their archery and, similar to the Spartans, they discard and abandon their children born male.

Damn... People were really extreme back then.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 20, 2023, 07:07:09 am
Golden Axe II Fan Art by Oscar Celestini

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8o-WanWgAAUGTb?format=jpg&name=medium)

Source : https://twitter.com/OscarCelestini/status/1714251241625133201 (https://twitter.com/OscarCelestini/status/1714251241625133201)
Is this some sort of semi-snuff porn?
Damn... People were really extreme back then.
At least, that's what I heard on the Amazons. I honestly dunno how much of Amazon-myth is real.

Another myth I heard of is the Gargareans (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargareans), who were an all-men tribe and were regarded the male-equivalent of the Amazons. while stories say Amazon women would copulate with outsiders and prisoners, the Gargareans were their primary source of reproduction and that the Amazonians would give their sons to the fathers to be raised Gargarean while the mothers keep their daughters to be raised Amazon.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 22, 2023, 09:49:08 pm
Is this some sort of semi-snuff porn?

Everything could be a porn if we want to.

At least, that's what I heard on the Amazons. I honestly dunno how much of Amazon-myth is real.

Another myth I heard of is the Gargareans (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargareans), who were an all-men tribe and were regarded the male-equivalent of the Amazons. while stories say Amazon women would copulate with outsiders and prisoners, the Gargareans were their primary source of reproduction and that the Amazonians would give their sons to the fathers to be raised Gargarean while the mothers keep their daughters to be raised Amazon.

This is the first time I've ever heard of Gargareans. Why aren't they as popular as Amazons?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 24, 2023, 04:52:16 am
Everything could be a porn if we want to.
That sounds like the saying "Everything is f**kable if you're brave enough."
This is the first time I've ever heard of Gargareans. Why aren't they as popular as Amazons?
Probably because there's enough beefy chauvinistic men in barbarian fantasy. That and the writers probably weren't interested in an all-male tribe that want to take their women than an all-women tribe who would likely snu-snu you regardless if you're fat or dweeby.
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/23dda1b33b8ef6d8c94f366708c5b949/tumblr_inline_oafosmLhiG1u5dqcy_500.gif)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 24, 2023, 08:21:18 pm
That sounds like the saying "Everything is f**kable if you're brave enough."

That's a meme I'm trying to refer to.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gFwjmWpLL._SR600%2C315_PIWhiteStrip%2CBottomLeft%2C0%2C35_SCLZZZZZZZ_FMpng_BG255%2C255%2C255.jpg)

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/970/735/e4b.jpg)

(https://media.tenor.com/M7jqBLvmqokAAAAC/anything-can-be-a-dildo-if-youre-brave-enough.gif)

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/970/727/bb2.jpg)

Probably because there's enough beefy chauvinistic men in barbarian fantasy. That and the writers probably weren't interested in an all-male tribe that want to take their women than an all-women tribe who would likely snu-snu you regardless if you're fat or dweeby.
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/23dda1b33b8ef6d8c94f366708c5b949/tumblr_inline_oafosmLhiG1u5dqcy_500.gif)

Perhaps those writers were projecting their own fantasy.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 25, 2023, 02:19:10 pm
That's a meme I'm trying to refer to.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gFwjmWpLL._SR600%2C315_PIWhiteStrip%2CBottomLeft%2C0%2C35_SCLZZZZZZZ_FMpng_BG255%2C255%2C255.jpg)

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/970/735/e4b.jpg)

(https://media.tenor.com/M7jqBLvmqokAAAAC/anything-can-be-a-dildo-if-youre-brave-enough.gif)

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/970/727/bb2.jpg)
I imagine t's a required taste for some.
Perhaps those writers were projecting their own fantasy.
Yeah, that's what I mean. I imagine the Gargareans would appeal to someone who is gay, but Amazon women are a popular trope for male fantasies.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 26, 2023, 02:10:56 am
I imagine t's a required taste for some.

Taste differs so even if it feels weird for me I still won't judge them.

Yeah, that's what I mean. I imagine the Gargareans would appeal to someone who is gay, but Amazon women are a popular trope for male fantasies.

While I don't know how Gargareans look like, I wonder why DC uses Spartan design for Gargareans in Wonder Woman comics.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F7jH3bpXAAAD6SV?format=png&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 26, 2023, 07:34:54 am
While I don't know how Gargareans look like, I wonder why DC uses Spartan design for Gargareans in Wonder Woman comics.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F7jH3bpXAAAD6SV?format=png&name=small)
I didn't know DC comics introduce them. I imagine they look like Spartans because the Spartans were regarded the most manliest of Greeks.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 26, 2023, 07:42:07 pm
I didn't know DC comics introduce them. I imagine they look like Spartans because the Spartans were regarded the most manliest of Greeks.

Most manliest of Greeks. Okay, that's made sense.
I didn't know too before, I just found out after doing some searching.
I haven't read Marvel and DC Comics for a long time.
The last one was Krakoa era of X-Men which was really good, especially seeing Apocalypse, Magneto, Sinister, Sebastian Shaw, and Exodus join the good side for the sake of mutankind.
Kinda sad I have to leave it in the middle since its status quo gonna end in 2024.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8vbvWVXkAEqdDL?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on October 27, 2023, 05:04:55 am
Most manliest of Greeks. Okay, that's made sense.
I didn't know too before, I just found out after doing some searching.
I haven't read Marvel and DC Comics for a long time.
The last one was Krakoa era of X-Men which was really good, especially seeing Apocalypse, Magneto, Sinister, Sebastian Shaw, and Exodus join the good side for the sake of mutankind.
Kinda sad I have to leave it in the middle since its status quo gonna end in 2024.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8vbvWVXkAEqdDL?format=jpg&name=small)
I mostly just watch the cartoons and movies of DC and Marvel than keep up with the comics. Heck I'm downloading Spider-Man right now.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on October 30, 2023, 03:30:36 am
404 GAME RE:SET to end service on January 5, 2024

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“We have come to conclusion that it will be difficult to provide users satisfactory service going forward, so we have decided to end service,” SEGA said in a statement.
Main story additions, new characters, new figures, and additional events will continue to be added until service ends.
404 GAME RE:SET first launched for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on April 25 in Japan and Asia. It follows ...

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/404-game-reset-to-end-service-on-january-5-2024 (https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/404-game-reset-to-end-service-on-january-5-2024)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 02, 2023, 12:02:47 am
Golden Axe Warrior to Zelda - Hack [Sega Master System] (WIP) Gameplay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_3ltxbxqkU
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 02, 2023, 06:09:50 am
Golden Axe Warrior to Zelda - Hack [Sega Master System] (WIP) Gameplay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_3ltxbxqkU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_3ltxbxqkU)
Way I figure, since Nintendo has various flagship franchises other than Super Mario, Sega should of established some flagship franchises to compete with those Nintendo franchises.

I don't think Golden Axe should of matched wits with Zelda given Zelda is more high-fantasy and Golden Axe is more hyborian, but I can imagine Alex Kidd being the counter to Zelda.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 03, 2023, 02:09:03 am
SEGA still working on 'Super Game' project, expected by end of March 2026

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Announced as a collaboration with Microsoft in 2021, SEGA recently shared an update on its mysterious "Super Game" project.
SEGA President and COO Yukio Sugino shared these details in a recent business presentation posted on SEGA’s investor relations website this week. It was in the Entertainment Contents Business that Sugino addressed progress and expectations of the Super Game:
"We are conducting R&D activities to create a “Super Game,” a major title that scales globally, by the fiscal year ending March 2026. Under the current medium-term plan, we are actively investing in reinforcing our earnings base through the global branding of existing IPs."
Sega announced its plans to ...

Article : https://www.shacknews.com/article/137626/sega-super-game-march-2026 (https://www.shacknews.com/article/137626/sega-super-game-march-2026)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 03, 2023, 02:09:57 am
Way I figure, since Nintendo has various flagship franchises other than Super Mario, Sega should of established some flagship franchises to compete with those Nintendo franchises.

I don't think Golden Axe should of matched wits with Zelda given Zelda is more high-fantasy and Golden Axe is more hyborian, but I can imagine Alex Kidd being the counter to Zelda.

There is one franchise that was supposed to be the counter to Zelda : Story of Thor / Oasis series.
The franchise was labelled as being part of the Mega RPG Project (https://segaretro.org/Mega_RPG_Project).
Sadly it only got three games, one for Mega Drive, the sequel for Saturn, and one spin-off for Game Gear.

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 03, 2023, 09:30:50 am
There is one franchise that was supposed to be the counter to Zelda : Story of Thor / Oasis series.
The franchise was labelled as being part of the Mega RPG Project (https://segaretro.org/Mega_RPG_Project).
Sadly it only got three games, one for Mega Drive, the sequel for Saturn, and one spin-off for Game Gear.

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It's a cool idea to go with a Zelda-Arabian direction, but I can see why it didn't catch on.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 13, 2023, 01:08:25 am
Golden Axe Tyris Flare Skecth Fan Art by SWW

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Source : https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1723906029719789846
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 13, 2023, 01:10:05 am
Golden Axe Gilius Thunderhead Fan Art by SWW

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Source : https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1723543643821346976
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 13, 2023, 01:10:59 am
Golden Axe Ax Battler Fan Art by SWW

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Source : https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1722818864554049957
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 13, 2023, 07:52:48 am
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Golden Axe Tyris Flare Skecth Fan Art by SWW

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Source : https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1723906029719789846 (https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1723906029719789846)
Golden Axe Gilius Thunderhead Fan Art by SWW

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Source : https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1723543643821346976 (https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1723543643821346976)
Golden Axe Ax Battler Fan Art by SWW

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-gLbIQaQAAJmmL?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1722818864554049957 (https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1722818864554049957)
How come the boys get cool fan art profile pictures, but Tyris only gets a sketch?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 13, 2023, 09:40:03 pm
How come the boys get cool fan art profile pictures, but Tyris only gets a sketch?

It just mean the artist hasn't finished working on Tyris.
The boys got the sketches too before.

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 14, 2023, 12:05:02 pm
It just mean the artist hasn't finished working on Tyris.
The boys got the sketches too before.

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Wlel, curious to see her final design.
Looks like the artist made her bikini more armour-like and curious how it looks.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 14, 2023, 07:28:06 pm
Wlel, curious to see her final design.
Looks like the artist made her bikini more armour-like and curious how it looks.

And turned out it didn't take long to wait.
The final design has just been posted.

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Source : https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1724268417572807135
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on November 15, 2023, 05:15:53 am
And turned out it didn't take long to wait.
The final design has just been posted.

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Source : https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1724268417572807135 (https://twitter.com/SWWHENRY/status/1724268417572807135)
Pretty cool design. While stil not much balance in armour-wise as I thought, still pretty cool.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on November 20, 2023, 09:56:56 pm
Happy International Men's Day! 💙

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International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.
International Men’s Day is an opportunity for people everywhere of goodwill to appreciate and celebrate the men in their lives and the contribution they make to society for the greater good of all.

Sources :
Sonic and friends : https://twitter.com/SEGAHARDlight/status/1726654136974971085
Phantasy Star II Rolf and Nei art by Isedaichi Ken
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 05, 2023, 03:39:34 am
OVGA Podcast Episode 04: The Art of Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jI8SKZdPYI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jI8SKZdPYI)

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Join us in a discussion about two very noteworthy artists within the niche of original video game artwork!
Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell have established themselves firmly within this hobby over the course of many years.
Their talent is highlighted by our hosts in this episode! Enjoy!

Link :  https://www.originalvideogameart.com (https://www.originalvideogameart.com)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 05, 2023, 09:57:23 pm
OVGA Podcast Episode 04: The Art of Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jI8SKZdPYI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jI8SKZdPYI)

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Link :  https://www.originalvideogameart.com (https://www.originalvideogameart.com)
I always loved Mega Drive box art, some of them were on par with movie poster art at the time.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 06, 2023, 03:56:15 am
I always loved Mega Drive box art, some of them were on par with movie poster art at the time.

Indeed. One of my favorite is Hardball (by Boris Vallejo too).

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I mean ... this image is really powerful, like a barbarian holding a sword.
They could choose easier way by having a photo of baseball players but they choose to go this route.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 06, 2023, 09:32:39 pm
Indeed. One of my favorite is Hardball (by Boris Vallejo too).

(https://segaretro.org/images/thumb/a/a4/HardBall_MD_US_Box.jpg/419px-HardBall_MD_US_Box.jpg)

I mean ... this image is really powerful, like a barbarian holding a sword.
They could choose easier way by having a photo of baseball players but they choose to go this route.
Pity we don't have video game covers or movie posters like this any more.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 06, 2023, 11:05:36 pm
Pity we don't have video game covers or movie posters like this any more.

Yeah, but that doesn't mean the new ones are all generic. Some of them are still cool to look at.

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 07, 2023, 12:31:27 am
Yeah, but that doesn't mean the new ones are all generic. Some of them are still cool to look at.

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Some of them are still cool, but not all of them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCd7ZCN5uhk
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 07, 2023, 01:31:18 am
Some of them are still cool, but not all of them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCd7ZCN5uhk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCd7ZCN5uhk)

Most of boxarts in that video are games on Nintendo platforms.
Yeah, really suck to be Nintendo fans.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 07, 2023, 09:01:42 pm
POWER SURGE: SEGA REVEAL TRAILER - TGA 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VHYLJR9pNg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VHYLJR9pNg)

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New Era, New Energy!
New games from Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi  - now in development! 

Sign up to follow the latest: http://nextlevel.sega.com/ (http://nextlevel.sega.com/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 08, 2023, 06:06:25 pm
Most of boxarts in that video are games on Nintendo platforms.
Yeah, really suck to be Nintendo fans.
It's not as bad as Master System covers though, the "Stop doodling on graph paper during class!" design.
POWER SURGE: SEGA REVEAL TRAILER - TGA 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VHYLJR9pNg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VHYLJR9pNg)

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Sign up to follow the latest: http://nextlevel.sega.com/ (http://nextlevel.sega.com/)
You know how I go on about making my own take on Golden Axe but never got round to it?

This is EXACTLY how I invisioned it in my mind. Like, almost precise.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 10, 2023, 07:31:17 pm
SEGA News Bits Live: New SEGA Games Announced + Trailer Breakdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOKMih46h4M
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 10, 2023, 07:35:43 pm
It's not as bad as Master System covers though, the "Stop doodling on graph paper during class!" design.

Yes, but by marketing design the covers really stood out in electronic stores.
Back then in 8-bit era, gaming stores were still rare.

You know how I go on about making my own take on Golden Axe but never got round to it?

This is EXACTLY how I invisioned it in my mind. Like, almost precise.

It's really like The Law of Attraction. Your visions were heard by the universe.

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 11, 2023, 07:18:24 pm
Golden Axe Fan Art by Quasimodox

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Remember beating the hell out of the thief in Golden Axe for magic potion? xD

Source : https://twitter.com/Quasimodox/status/1734285469498650922
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 12, 2023, 09:48:01 pm
Yes, but by marketing design the covers really stood out in electronic stores.
Back then in 8-bit era, gaming stores were still rare.
I guess so, but the designs didn't age well.. or at al.
It's really like The Law of Attraction. Your visions were heard by the universe.

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I doubt they'l play exactly as I imagine... but it's still wow.
Golden Axe Fan Art by Quasimodox

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Source : https://twitter.com/Quasimodox/status/1734285469498650922 (https://twitter.com/Quasimodox/status/1734285469498650922)
they're pest but they drop goods.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 13, 2023, 02:59:57 am
I guess so, but the designs didn't age well.. or at al.

Yeah, different times different approach.

I doubt they'l play exactly as I imagine... but it's still wow.

Definitely there will be differences if the new one turned out to be Free-to-Play or GaaS.

they're pest but they drop goods.

Stolen goods.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 13, 2023, 08:14:23 pm
Definitely there will be differences if the new one turned out to be Free-to-Play or GaaS.
I hope they'll just be regular games.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 18, 2023, 12:51:40 am
Golden Axe Fan Art by どらごどらご@

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBEHJfCacAAerIl?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/Dragodragodran/status/1734175195773251735
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 20, 2023, 06:56:27 pm
Golden Axe Pixel Fan Art by Nerkin Pixel

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GB0RY3nWYAAPC1y?format=png&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/NerkinPixel
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 20, 2023, 06:58:21 pm
Golden Axe Death Adder Fan Art by PezAdriArts

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBJ_MixXwAAW_zO?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/PezAdriArts/status/1734588701521436996/photo/1
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 20, 2023, 07:02:22 pm
Golden Axe Fan Art by CASKO

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Source : https://twitter.com/DREAM_CASKO/status/1732942851716075945
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 20, 2023, 07:02:59 pm
Key art revealed for upcoming 3D Golden Axe game showcasing main characters and enemies

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While the characters look a little too “World of Warcraft” for my tastes, they do retain the look of the classic trio with new twists. It is likely this is either a reboot or a sequel set years later starring a new cast, as aside from the dwarf looking like Gilius Thunderhead, the male and female look a bit different from the Ax Battler and Tyris Flare fans remember.
Unlike Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe has ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/12/20/key-art-revealed-for-upcoming-3d-golden-axe-game-showcasing-main-characters-and-enemies/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 20, 2023, 07:08:48 pm
Golden Axe Fan Comic by Mezzo

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBGLHzabwAApZxB?format=jpg&name=small)

The full comic is available to read here: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/113925582
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 20, 2023, 08:19:15 pm
Golden Axe Fan Art by どらごどらご@

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBEHJfCacAAerIl?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/Dragodragodran/status/1734175195773251735 (https://twitter.com/Dragodragodran/status/1734175195773251735)
I guess her bikini armour must offer some endurance given it's no wonder it hasn't snapped off yet.
Key art revealed for upcoming 3D Golden Axe game showcasing main characters and enemies

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBz3XjIXsAAj-a0?format=jpg&name=small)

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2023/12/20/key-art-revealed-for-upcoming-3d-golden-axe-game-showcasing-main-characters-and-enemies/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2023/12/20/key-art-revealed-for-upcoming-3d-golden-axe-game-showcasing-main-characters-and-enemies/)
It does look pretty badass!
Golden Axe Fan Comic by Mezzo

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBGLHzabwAApZxB?format=jpg&name=small)

The full comic is available to read here: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/113925582 (https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/113925582)
If it got bums, I'm there!
...
Or not, given I need an account to read it.
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 20, 2023, 08:51:22 pm
I guess her bikini armour must offer some endurance given it's no wonder it hasn't snapped off yet.

(https://media.tenor.com/KHkxIgIlHAgAAAAM/magic-spongebob.gif)

It does look pretty badass!

I'm gonna miss Tyris and Ax seems it looks like they're not the main characters in this sequel.

If it got bums, I'm there!
...
Or not, given I need an account to read it.

Yup, it's there...

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/380049446412484608/1187224886377197599/golden_axe.jpg?ex=65961c56&is=6583a756&hm=caf0ab703489e7d4b76f72274c25df13f1fc2f78db14841bf9b0fb85a6ec7e9b&=&format=webp&width=552&height=780)

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 21, 2023, 08:31:38 am
I'm gonna miss Tyris and Ax seems it looks like they're not the main characters in this sequel.
It might be them, just heavy redesign.
Yup, it's there...

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Ni-i-ice!
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 22, 2023, 02:46:48 am
It might be them, just heavy redesign.

Dang. Ax with mustache and Tyris with shaved-hair on the side?
Are they being by influenced by Streets of Rage 4 or what?

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on December 22, 2023, 04:27:22 pm
Dang. Ax with mustache and Tyris with shaved-hair on the side?
Are they being by influenced by Streets of Rage 4 or what?

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Likely and that may not be such a bad thing.
All I ask from it is that it preserve the Conan-vibe and I'll be happy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoxE9rFX-xY

"Sega... I have never prayed to you before, I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you will remember, if there were good games or bad. why we played and why we lost. No, all that matters is 1-3 players stood against many. That's what's important. Valor pleases you Sega, so grant me one request. Grant me values! And if you do not listen, then to hell with you!"
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 28, 2023, 01:19:00 am
🎊 『404 GAME RE:SET』 Soundtrack Album CD Finally Released! 🎊

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All cast members are listed in the booklet!

Source : https://twitter.com/404gamereset/status/1739934143264469475
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on December 28, 2023, 01:19:37 am
Likely and that may not be such a bad thing.
All I ask from it is that it preserve the Conan-vibe and I'll be happy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoxE9rFX-xY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoxE9rFX-xY)

"Sega... I have never prayed to you before, I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you will remember, if there were good games or bad. why we played and why we lost. No, all that matters is 1-3 players stood against many. That's what's important. Valor pleases you Sega, so grant me one request. Grant me values! And if you do not listen, then to hell with you!"

What if SEGA answered :

“To obtain something, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's first law of Equivalent Exchange. One of these must perish : Sonic franchise or the possibility of a new SEGA console. Which one do you choose to sacrifice?”

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on January 03, 2024, 01:40:46 pm
What if SEGA answered :

“To obtain something, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's first law of Equivalent Exchange. One of these must perish : Sonic franchise or the possibility of a new SEGA console. Which one do you choose to sacrifice?”

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"I choose... the possibility of a new Sega console to be sacrificed. Allow Sega to remain multi-platform, for not only to they reap the most profit that way but more accessible to the fans. Surely releasing Sonic Dream Team exclusively on Apple Arcade reminds them of this."
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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 05, 2024, 07:02:57 am
"I choose... the possibility of a new Sega console to be sacrificed. Allow Sega to remain multi-platform, for not only to they reap the most profit that way but more accessible to the fans. Surely releasing Sonic Dream Team exclusively on Apple Arcade reminds them of this."
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Nice comeback about Apple Arcade exclusivity, lol.

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Also ....

"Happy Birthday, Mystic Monkey !!! Wish you all the best!"

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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on January 05, 2024, 10:12:40 am
Nice comeback about Apple Arcade exclusivity, lol.

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Also ....

"Happy Birthday, Mystic Monkey !!! Wish you all the best!"

(https://media.tenor.com/v6ElO_ytU78AAAAM/sonic-happy-birthday.gif)

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Thank you my dude!
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Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on January 21, 2024, 07:03:59 pm
Golden Axe Art by K.ALS_RIA

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GES3RfFbIAAAnWB?format=jpg&name=small)

Source : https://twitter.com/kei_als_ria/status/1748727089002631239
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on February 11, 2024, 09:22:34 pm
Golden Axe Fan Art by Dennis Pulido

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NSFW nude variants (part of the Sept 2020 Patreon reward) : http://patreon.com/dennispulido
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on February 11, 2024, 09:23:10 pm
SEGA's Red Zone and Blue Zone Fan Art by Naratani
 
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Source : https://twitter.com/naratani/status/1755937549238063254 (https://twitter.com/naratani/status/1755937549238063254)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on February 11, 2024, 09:26:32 pm
Nintendo Switch 2 Rumored to Get 5 Big Games from SEGA

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According to user @MbKKssTBhz5 on X, all five of the games that Sega announced back in December at The Game Awards are in the works for Nintendo Switch 2. During this event, Sega revealed that it was in the process of remaking or creating new entries associated with Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi. Specifics tied to each weren't divulged, but Sega did happen to ...

Article : https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-2-games-sega-rumor/ (https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-2-games-sega-rumor/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on February 11, 2024, 09:28:56 pm
Golden Axe Fan Art by Gonster

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Source : https://twitter.com/gonstool/status/1534551479696076801 (https://twitter.com/gonstool/status/1534551479696076801)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on February 27, 2024, 01:29:20 am
Unlocking Gilius Thunderhead in Pocket Dimensional Clash 2 | Golden Axe Stage & Enemies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZSRayIQ6hk

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Thank you everyone for your constant support! It's thanks to your help that I can still develop games for free :)

More info here https://patreon.com/posts/release-date-2-97507600
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 06, 2024, 07:48:14 pm
SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 2: Arcade meetup at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL on April 27, 2024

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It’s the sequel you’ve been waiting for: SEGAbits Presents Arcade Adventure 2! Meet up with fellow SEGA fans at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, Illinois on April 27th, 2024 to play hundreds of arcade games in the world’s largest arcade!
This event requires no advance ticketing or advance access, simply show up to the arcade and pay them $25 for all day play. The arcade is open from 11am to 2pm the following day, and you are free to come and go as you please – just hang on to that receipt. The meetup will take place between 1pm and 6pm and will feature impromptu tournaments, arcade and world record attempts and the chance to meet and hang out with fellow SEGA fans.
Want to grab ...

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2024/03/01/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-2-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-april-27-2024/ (https://segabits.com/blog/2024/03/01/segabits-presents-arcade-adventure-2-arcade-meetup-at-galloping-ghost-arcade-in-brookfield-il-on-april-27-2024/)
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 07, 2024, 09:20:28 pm
Sega has issued a DMCA takedown for ZVitor's "Golden Axe Returns" Fangame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXwfeBG8a6Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXwfeBG8a6Q)

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Game Jolt, the service which hosts the game, received the request, and informed the developer of the takedown.
Built using the OpenBOR ("Beats of Rage") game engine, the game is set after the events of the often divisive Mega Drive outing Golden Axe III but prior to the arcade-exclusive Revenge of Death Adder.
On the surface, it's an ...

Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/sega-slays-superb-fan-made-golden-axe-sequel
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 21, 2024, 01:14:05 am
Pocket Dimensional Clash 2 v2.0 [OpenBor] Gameplay Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-WoVeiTBqc

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Pocket Dimensional Clash 2 is a beat 'em up game, like the good and old Streets or Rage, Golden Axe, Final Fight and many others and its a spiritual successor from the original Pocket Dimensional Clash, for Mugen engine.
You will go visiting different dimensions (games), fixing the timeline (Like in the Exiles comics) lead by Blink (Marvel, ClariceFerguson(Earth-295)).So you will see chars from different games together.

Links :
https://backlogger.com.br/pocket-dimensional-clash-2-um-carnaval-noventista-de-openbor/
https://gamejolt.com/games/pocket-dimensional-clash-2/194726
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 21, 2024, 09:11:43 pm
Sega has issued a DMCA takedown for ZVitor's "Golden Axe Returns" Fangame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXwfeBG8a6Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXwfeBG8a6Q)

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Article : https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/sega-slays-superb-fan-made-golden-axe-sequel (https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/03/sega-slays-superb-fan-made-golden-axe-sequel)
That's strange, aren't Sega usually cool with fan games?
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Berto on March 21, 2024, 10:26:51 pm
That's strange, aren't Sega usually cool with fan games?

For Sonic and dormant franchises may be, but for franchises that they are tring to ressurect ... this isn't the first time.

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Article : https://www.wired.com/story/sega-shuts-down-streets-of-rage-remake/
Title: Re: Golden Axe - Official Thread
Post by: Mystic Monkey on March 22, 2024, 09:17:48 pm
For Sonic and dormant franchises may be, but for franchises that they are tring to ressurect ... this isn't the first time.

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Article : https://www.wired.com/story/sega-shuts-down-streets-of-rage-remake/ (https://www.wired.com/story/sega-shuts-down-streets-of-rage-remake/)
Well, they should make their mind up about it. Or the very least allow SAGE to have fan games for all Sega games and give them a pass.