Golden Axe is synonymous with hack-‘n-slash, and Sega gave us one hell of an upgrade with 1992’s Revenge of Death Adder. The game declared the series’s triumphant return to coin-op form and served up a memorable adventure that somehow never got ported to a Sega console.
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Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap
Westone expanded on the action/RPG turn taken by Wonder Boy in Monster World by adding a larger world and multiple character transformations. The result was a classic sequel that, despite some linear design and cryptic mechanics, remains one of the Master System’s best titles.
Aisle Lord
Wolf Team is fondly remembered for some excellent Genesis and Sega CD games, but the developer stumbled with Aisle Lord. It tries to be several things at once but never finds its footing, and the otherwise great presentation is overshadowed by clunky controls and maddening dungeon design. This one might not be worth bypassing the language barrier.
Preview: Cyber Mission
Pscd Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new shooter in the tradition of Forgotten Worlds and Trouble Shooter, and it looks great! This should be another excellent addition to the Genesis library, and PscD has included a demo to win you over. Check it out and decide if you need yet another shmup for your console (hint: yes, you do!).
Preview: Rocket Panda
A cute new action puzzle game is coming to Genesis! Rocket Panda promises 60 levels of fun in a diverse set of environments, and it even has boss battles. Space Pants completed its successful Kickstarter and expects a release later this year. Check out our preview for more details and a link to the game’s demo.
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