Golden Axe (Sega)
"Golden Axe," released by Sega in 1989, is a classic arcade game that helped define the beat ’em up genre. It offers side-scrolling, hack and slash action set in a high fantasy medieval world. Players embark on a quest in the kingdom of Yuria, battling the evil Death Adder who has kidnapped the king and his daughter, and stolen the magical Golden Axe. Choose from three heroes: the dwarf Gilius Thunderhead, the barbarian Ax Battler, or the Amazon Tyris Flare, each seeking vengeance and justice.