Genesis/Mega Drive

Golden Axe

Sega's classic arcade beat-'em-up game, Golden Axe puts in the shoes of one of three heroes, each with his own reason for trying to overthrow the evil rule of Death-Adder, who - along with his forces of darkness - kidnapped and imprisoned the King and his daughter and stole the legendary Golden Axe. This is a horizontal fighting game, where you basically take one of the three characters (a warrior, a dwarf or an amazon) and bash everything which stands between you and Death Adder himself.

Genre: Action
Year: 1989
Developer: SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
Publisher: SEGA of America, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

24 achievements · 284 total points

Chicken Leg Clear Stage 1 in Duel mode
1 pts
Twin Heningers Clear Stage 2 in Duel mode
1 pts
Red Dragon Clear Stage 3 in Duel mode
2 pts
Two Skeletons Clear Stage 4 in Duel mode
5 pts
Double Trouble Clear Stage 5 in Duel mode
5 pts
Draconic Pair Clear Stage 6 in Duel mode
5 pts
Three's a Crowd Clear Stage 7 in Duel mode
5 pts
Bony Brawlers Clear Stage 8 in Duel mode
5 pts
Bad Brothers Clear Stage 9 in Duel mode
10 pts
Bitter Enemy Clear Stage 10 in Duel mode
10 pts
Heartland Clear Stage 11 in Duel mode
25 pts
Bitter End Clear the final stage in Duel mode
25 pts
Wannabe Magician Collect 6 potions as Ax Battler
5 pts
Thundersteed Mount a Bizarrian as Gilius Thunderhead
5 pts
Rider Mount a creature as Tyris Flare
5 pts
Bad Brothers Clear Stage 1 in Arcade mode. The 9 continues code is allowed for every achievement
5 pts
Help The Villagers Clear Stage 2 in Arcade mode
10 pts
Good Knight Clear Stage 3 in Arcade mode
10 pts
Through Fiend's Path Clear Stage 4 in Arcade mode
10 pts
The Castle Entrance Clear Stage 5 in Arcade mode
10 pts
Prepare for the Final Showdown Defeat the golden knights in Arcade mode
25 pts
It Isn't Over Defeat Death Adder in Arcade mode
25 pts
Golden Axe Warrior Defeat Death Bringer in Arcade mode
25 pts
Legendary Golden Warrior Clear Arcade mode without using a continue
50 pts

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Golden Axe frequently asked questions

How do I play Golden Axe online with a friend?

Golden Axe (Genesis/Mega Drive) 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 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Golden Axe in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Golden Axe 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 have achievements?

Yes, Golden Axe has 24 achievements worth 284 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Golden Axe 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 on Etera

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