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Legendary Axe, The (USA)

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Legendary Axe, The

Legendary Axe, The: TG16 Action

The Legendary Axe, The (USA) is a side-scrolling action game for the NEC TurboGrafx-16. It's the semi-sequel to the original Legendary Axe (known as Makkyou Densetsu in Japan), and despite what many US gamers believed for years, it was actually marketed as a true sequel in its home country. The game was released in Japan in 1990 and later brought to North America. The developer and publisher aren't widely documented for this specific version, but the original game came from publisher NEC and developer Telenet Japan, so it's likely the same team handled this one.

GAME INFO

Genre
Action
Released
1990
Players
1
Region
USA

How to play Legendary Axe, The online

Getting started: You start each level with a basic axe weapon. The objective is to move from left to right, slashing enemies with the B button and jumping over obstacles with A. The game is a straightforward action-platformer: you fight through seven stages, each with its own theme and boss at the end. There's no complex inventory or leveling up; it's all about timing your attacks and avoiding damage.

Health is displayed as a bar at the top of the screen. You can find power-ups by breaking certain objects or defeating specific enemies - these include items that refill health, extend your attack range, or grant temporary invincibility. Be careful, because enemy patterns can be tricky, and some stages have environmental hazards like pits or falling rocks. The game doesn't have a save function, so you'll need to finish it in one sitting or rely on the password system (if available) - check the manual or online resources for the exact password codes.

CONTROLS

Controls

  • Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
  • X: I button
  • S: II button
  • Enter: Run / Start
  • V: Select

Legendary Axe, The FAQ

Does Legendary Axe, The have a multiplayer or co-op mode?

No. This is a single-player only game. There is no cooperative or versus mode.

Can players save progress in Legendary Axe, The?

There is no built-in save feature. Some versions may include a password system to continue from certain stages, but the game is designed to be completed in one session.

Who developed Legendary Axe, The?

The developer is not widely documented for this specific release. The original Legendary Axe was developed by Telenet Japan, so it's possible the same studio handled this sequel, but that is not confirmed with confidence.

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