Console Monster writes: "If it wasn't for the arcade game Golden Axe, I doubt I would be as interested in gaming as I am today. Heck I might not have even become a journalist! The original Golden Axe managed to open my eyes up to a world of immersive imagination of wonders and all for just 20p a go. I fed coins into that arcade machine faster than a speeding bullet and all just to satisfy my lust for adventures into bizarre yet wonderful worlds.
With such a fantastic legacy, my nerves started to jangle more than just a little when I heard Golden Axe returning in a whole new hack and slash adventure. So we have to really consider what made Golden Axe great in the first place, however we have to stop right there. Golden Axe: Beast Wars is more of a reinvention than a complete homage to its much older relative. Yes there are likenesses dotted throughout the game, you may even recognise some mischievous thiefs, but unfortunately the similarities almost come to a complete stop after that..."
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