"Legacy content: people expect it," says senior producer Nigel Cook, explaining the return of the arcade classic's iconic features, with its roster of ludicrously-named characters and gnomes included. But the truth is that people expect a great deal more than just 'legacy content' – at a time when there is so much hacking and slashing to be had elsewhere, Golden Axe: Beast Rider needs to raise its aspirations beyond knowing winks and nostalgic nods to a 19-year-old side-scrolling coin-op.
Okay, Sega. the devs of Streets of Rage 4 together and let's make a new Golden Axe happen.
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Can someone put a pillow over Sonic's face and hold it down until he stops struggling? It'll be an act of kindness.
So many disappointments. It's so sad when a well loved franchise looks like it's dying in front of your eyes. (I miss you Sonic, I hope you come back some day)
I dunno, I think these games are great in a certain way. They're a fantastic counter argument against reboots in general and that at least is something
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and I keep checking out these stories to see if they've given me a reason to be excited and so far they've dropped the ball...then kicked it.