Golden Axe is a game which was a arcade game, brought onto Sega Genesis. It is a side scrolling game that's basically a beat'em up RPG. Two people can play together simultaneously or you can roll solo. Players can pick between 3 characters. A warrior/barbarrian like character with a sword. A lady also wielding a sword. And also a dwarf that has a double bladed axe. Each of the three characters have the ability of using a different type of magic. Golden Axe rocks just as much now as it did upon it's release!!! It's a simple game, yet has it's challenges. The Genesis version even has more levels than the arcade. As you fight various bad guys (including skeleton w/ swords,giants w/ giant sledge hammers,ect..) you even get the chance to ride some mythical beasts. Two different types of dragons & a weird looking one, that has a tale you use to hit advisaries with. The blue dragon breathes fire towards the ground. And the red dragon breathes fireballs towards whatever direction your facing. You work your way through levels to reach & fight Death Adder. The gameplay is simplistic & enjoyable! The graphics we're good when it came out. And pretty good for it's time still, in my opinion. If you push either left or right on the D-pad twice (holding down the second  push) you'll run towards an enemy. You can then hit the attack button to do a cool attack. The dwarf will do a headbutt with his viking helmet. The warrior/barbarrian does a shoulder nudge. And the lady does a flying kick. You are allowed a certain amount of continues. Also, your able to add some health and continues (if I remember) in th options menu. The music really fits the game & it's levels too! I highly recommend this game to anyone that has never played it, but likes old school games.