
Inspired by the classic adventure games of the 80s & 90s Battle Axe is an arcade top-down hack & slash created by veteran pixel artist Henk Nieborg Battle Axe features high quality visuals true to form game mechanics & music from the legendary VGM composer Manami Matsumae
- retro gamers rejoice! For as long as you & your people can remember your homeland of Mercia has been held in the tyrannical grip of Etheldred; a despotic sorceress who resides in a seemingly impenetrable tower in the distant icy wastelands to the north Every seven years she sends her armies south to handpick inhabitants from each township who will be subjected to a life of slavery & they are never heard from again A call is sent out to champions across the land pleading with them to put an end to her rule An elf a wizard & a marauder answer the call Join this band of heroes on their quest the vanquish evil from the land & defeat Etheldred once & for all! Features - Pixel Art Fun An adventure for pixel art enthusiasts with gorgeously designed characters & environments to enjoy with every frame Hack n Slash Adventure Familiar yet revitalised thanks to new gameplay elements enhanced controls & pixel perfect animations Enjoy a Timeless Melody A superb soundtrack by legendary composer Manami Matsumae Solo or Co-Op Choose from three highly detailed heroes to embark with on your quest playing alone or with a friend in local co-op Inspired by the Classics Inspired by genre classics like Gauntlet & Golden Axe