It’s particularly annoying in co-op, where if one player dies, they’re completely out of the game for good, leaving the other player to go it alone. But it would be nice to at least be given the option for unlimited continues for those who want a bit of a helping hand. Thankfully, Battle Axe‘s levels aren’t too long, so making your way through again isn’t exactly much of a hardship. Die more than once, and it’s completely game over. And in true arcade style, you only have one continue. Even on the easiest difficulty, you’re likely to die many, many times on your quest to save the world. Not so much. As simple as its gameplay may be, Battle Axe is going to kick your ass. Manage to survive, and you’ll get the chance to buy some items before moving onto the next level. Towards the end of each level, you’ll face off against a boss. Playable either alone or in local co-op, Battle Axe has you making your way through a number of beautifully-designed environments, killing enemies and rescuing civilians. All that matters is the action, and Battle Axe throws you right into it. There’s a story afoot – the world is being threatened by the tyrannical actions of the evil sorceress Etheldred – but you don’t really need to be concerned about that. ![]() ![]() Its pixel art, beautiful as it is, looks like it’s been ripped straight from the 90s, and its simple but tight control scheme will transport you right back to your childhood arcade.Ĭasting you as one of three characters – Iolo the Druid, Rooney the Marauder, or Fae the Elf – your time with Battle Axe will be spent hacking, slashing and shooting your way through enemies. Out this week on PC and consoles, Battle Axe is very much a nod to the past. ![]() Pixel art, kick-ass characters and energetic hack-and-slash action? Yeah, Battle Axe pretty much has it all.
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