Publisher: Sega
Released: 1991
Golden Axe II is a side-scrolling hack 'n' slash and the sequel to the 1989 Sega Mega Drive / Genesis original.
+ Combat is just as satisfying as the original, and being able to lure foes into instant death pits is great fun.+ Added ability to throw enemies in both directions toward their own squad is entertaining and helps you clear crowds quicker.
+ The excellent new mechanic of holding down the magic button to dictate its strength level affords you lots of strategic options.
+ The music is some of the best on the console with epic sounding tracks that trigger feelings of bleakness and isolation.
- The level design doesn't add anything new to the established formula and feels like a retread of the previous game.
- Not enough variety in the bosses and there aren't any memorable moments or set-pieces to give the game its own identity.
- As you progress, regular enemies take more damage and at times it's a real grind just to get the screen scrolling ahead.
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