Battle Axe is a top-down arcade hack & slash game featuring stunning pixel art by veteran artist Henk Nieborg and a heroic soundtrack by legendary VGM composer Manami Matsumae. Retro gamers, get ready for a thrilling adventure!
Story: Your homeland of Mercia has long been under the tyrannical rule of the malevolent sorceress Etheldred. Recently, a group of mercenaries was sent to end her reign, but they never returned. Will you face the same fate, or will you emerge victorious? The outcome is in your hands!
Gameplay: Choose your hero, each with unique traits, melee attacks, and long-range projectiles. Move and attack in eight directions and use various items to aid your quest. Collect gold from fallen enemies to purchase upgrades from Ælfwyn, the mysterious traveling merchant. Her wares include health potions, power-ups, and devastating magic scrolls.
The Heroes:
- Fae the Elf: Wields dual blades and throwing daggers.
- Iolo the Druid: Uses his mighty beard and conjures searing fireballs.
- Rooney the Marauder: Bludgeons enemies with a powerful cannon and launches cannonballs from afar.
Battle through hordes of Etheldred’s minions and face the formidable bosses of each region.
Etheldred the Sorceress: Etheldred, a sinister sorceress from the volcanic wastelands, abducts citizens every seven years for a lifetime of servitude. With her next attack imminent, champions across the land are called upon to stop her once and for all. Will you rise to the challenge and save Mercia?
Features:
- Single-player or local co-op modes.
- Arcade, Infinite, and New Game+ modes.
- Exceptional pixel art by Henk Nieborg.
- Heroic soundtrack by Manami Matsumae.
- An epic adventure with beautifully designed characters and environments!
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