Master System

Golden Axe Warrior

Golden Axe Warrior is a spin-off of the Golden Axe games, a series of side-scrolling Beat'Em Ups from Sega. In ancient times a horde of giants rebelled against the elders and a brutal war ensued. Things looked grave until finally a hero, carrying the Golden Axe, appeared and drove back the giants. Since then, the kingdom of Firewood has been ruled by a family that had mastered the power of the nine crystals to ward off all evil from Firewood. Everyone lived in peace until one of Firewood's ministers betrayed his king and sold the nine crystals to Death Adder, one of the evil giants. Death Adder has hidden the nine crystals in nine dungeons, has unleashed hordes of monsters and is threatening...

Genre: Role-Playing
Year: 1991
Developer: SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
Publisher: SEGA of America, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

55 achievements · 600 total points

This Is Ideal for Me Because I'm a Viking Obtain the Battle Axe.
5 pts
The Path to Victory Is Paved with Blood Defeat the boss and recover the crystal from Labyrinth I while visiting every room and without dying or using a Golden Apple.
10 pts
Here's Your Apple, My Brother Help Gillian and learn the Thunder Magic.
5 pts
Great! Now I Can See Your Moves Obtain the Torch.
5 pts
You Should Give It to Me Since I'm Risking My Life Purchase the Knight's Shield.
5 pts
I Hope This Rope Really Is Magic Obtain the Magic Rope.
5 pts
It's Not Too Heavy, but Can Be Useful Obtain the Long Sword.
5 pts
I'm Sorry About Your Sister, but 50 Horns... Learn the Earth Magic with Battler.
5 pts
I'm Not Afraid of Water, but My Equipment Would Rust Obtain the Canoe.
5 pts
You Can Call Me "Bloody Knight"! Obtain the Plate Mail.
5 pts
Try to Flee Now, Cowards! Obtain the Speed Shoes.
5 pts
Growing Mentally Learn the second Thunder Magic.
5 pts
100 Horns? Don't Call Me "Buddy"! Learn the second Earth Magic.
5 pts
I Sail over the Sea Without Fear Obtain the Ship.
5 pts
You're a Fool and You Don't Know Defeat the boss of Labyrinth I without taking damage.
10 pts
I Eat Green Dragons on Tuesdays Defeat the boss of Labyrinth II without taking damage.
10 pts
Humpf... What a Waste of Time Defeat the boss and recover the crystal from Labyrinth II while visiting every room and without dying or using a Golden Apple.
10 pts
Say Hello to Your Brother in Hell Defeat the boss of Labyrinth III without taking damage.
10 pts
It Was a Good Experience... What's Next? Defeat the boss and recover the crystal from Labyrinth III while visiting every room and without dying or using a Golden Apple.
10 pts
Magic Isn't Something New to Me, Now Die! Defeat the boss of Labyrinth IV without taking damage.
10 pts
I Won't Leave Any Villains Alive Defeat the boss and recover the crystal from Labyrinth IV while visiting every room and without dying or using a Golden Apple.
10 pts
Your Defense Isn't That Strong Defeat the boss of Labyrinth V without taking damage.
10 pts
I Swear on the Dead, I Will Not Fall Defeat the boss and recover the crystal from Labyrinth V while visiting every room and without dying or using a Golden Apple.
10 pts
Yay! Finally, Something Good Happened Win the card minigame at a casino with only positive cards and without using any Flips or Lucky cards.
10 pts
Yuki Will Not Be Forgotten Obtain the Ice Bell.
5 pts
I Knew That One Day I Would Defeat You, Salamander Defeat the boss of Labyrinth VI without taking damage.
10 pts
I Need 2 Minutes' Rest Defeat the boss and recover the crystal from Labyrinth VI while visiting every room and without dying or using a Golden Apple.
10 pts
Now My Defense Is Perfect - Not That I Need It Obtain the Dragon Shield.
10 pts
Thank You, Princess! We're Gonna Have Our Revenge Learn the Fire Magic from Princess Tyris.
5 pts
The Souls of My Loved Ones Still Burn in My Heart Defeat the boss of Labyrinth VII without taking damage.
10 pts
Nothing Can Stop Me Now!... Defeat the boss and recover the crystal from Labyrinth VII while visiting every room and without dying or using a Golden Apple.
10 pts
What?! So My Blood Is... Learn the Water Magic with Linda.
10 pts
Perfect! Heavy and Powerful... Just What I Needed Obtain the Flame Sword.
10 pts
Highlighting My Good Side Obtain the Dragon Mail.
10 pts
At Least Now I Can Save Some Horns Obtain the Thief's Key.
5 pts
You're Just Another Illusionist from Darkness Defeat the boss of Labyrinth VIII without taking damage.
10 pts
I Feel Like a Berserker... It's Almost Over Defeat the boss and recover the crystal from Labyrinth VIII while visiting every room and without dying or using a Golden Apple.
10 pts
Super Fantastic! Obtain the Magic Balloon.
5 pts
You May Be Giant, But You're Still Weak Defeat the boss of Labyrinth IX without taking damage.
10 pts
The Cry of a Warrior Defeat the boss and recover the crystal from Labyrinth IX while visiting every room and without dying or using a Golden Apple.
10 pts
Purifying a Weird Soul Learn the second Fire Magic from Princess Tyris.
5 pts
The Ultimate Power Is in My Hands Obtain the Golden Axe.
10 pts
There's No Dignity In a Battle Without Blood... Defeat the boss of Labyrinth X without taking damage.
10 pts
What Does a Warrior Do After the War? Defeat the boss of Labyrinth X while visiting every room and without dying or using a Golden Apple.
10 pts
My Mind Is Clear Escape from the desert maze.
5 pts
Unfortunately, I Won't Go to Valhalla ... Defeat the evil giant Death Adder and save the kingdom of Firewood!
25 pts
Fireproof Warrior Prince Beat the game without obtaining any weapon, shield, or armor upgrades and without learning the Water Magic.
50 pts
Looting the Whole World Open every treasure chest in the game.
25 pts
I Wonder What I'll Do with All This Max out the Horn Gauge at 255 horns after obtaining the Knight Shield or the Dragon Shield.
10 pts
Fundamental Rights of a Warrior Have at least 1 of every item in your inventory, including a Small Key.
10 pts
Thank You, Friends, I Really Appreciate The Help Open every secret passage in the game that contains either an NPC that gives information or a save point.
25 pts
Horns, Horns, Horns Talk to every NPC who either gives or steals horns.
25 pts
It's Important to Know How to Negotiate... Sometimes... Open every secret passage in the game that contains a casino, a shop, an inn, or a warp - warps must be used in order to count.
25 pts
A True Warrior Has to Know the Ways of Magic Max out the Magic Gauge at 16 jars.
25 pts
Life Is to Be Lived Without Regrets Max out the Life Gauge at 16 hearts.
25 pts

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Golden Axe Warrior frequently asked questions

How do I play Golden Axe Warrior online with a friend?

Golden Axe Warrior (Master System) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Golden Axe Warrior on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Golden Axe Warrior in the Master System library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Golden Axe Warrior netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Golden Axe Warrior have achievements?

Yes, Golden Axe Warrior has 55 achievements worth 600 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Golden Axe Warrior for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Golden Axe Warrior on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.