Golden Axe II

Save the World from Chaos!

The evil lord Dark Guld should have been put away for good the last time he was defeated in battle. But now he has recouped and is back in full force. And he's accompanied by his clan of evil followers who are creepier, slimier and more disgusting than ever.

Dark Guld has come for revenge and he is driven by the desire to see this world revert to chaos. He has taken the powerful Golden Axe, which is a symbol of peace and prosperity, to use for his own evil purposes. His creatures terrorize every town they descend upon. Someone must put a stop to this horror!

Once again, three warriors stand up to face the oppressors. One is Ax-Gattler, the fierce barbarian; the second is Tyris-Flare, the ferocious Amazon; and the third is Gilius Thunderhead, the fearless dwarf. They are willing to risk their lives to put a stop to the terror. They won't rest easy until the Golden Axe is returned to its rightful place.

It's time to start the long journey through enemy-infested territory. Don't let the strange reptilian enemy creatures frighten you, because you'll need every ounce of courage you can muster. Fight onward until you reach the final showdown, a battle with Dark Guld himself!

Take Control

• Directional Button
  • Press up or down to move the marker in the Mode Selection screen.
  • Press left or right to change settings in the Options screen.
  • Press left or right to choose a warrior in the Select Player screen.
  • During the game, press to move your warrior in any direction.
• Start Button
  • Press to start game.
  • Press to bypass opening screens.
  • Press to enter selections in the Play/Options, Mode Selection, and Options screens. (You can also press Buttons A, B, or C to enter selections.)
  • During play, press to pause game; press again to resume play.
• Button A
  • Press to use magic.
• Button B
  • Press to attack.
• Button C
  • Press to jump.

NOTE: The functions of Buttons A, B and C can be rearranged in the Options screen.

• Special Moves
  • Press Button B (attack) and Button C (jump) at the same time for a special attack (different for each character.) Tyris-Flare does a back flip attack, Ax-Battler uses an upper-swing followed by an attack to his rear, and Gilius Thunderhead does a spinning kick using his axe.
  • Press Button C (jump), then quickly press Button B (attack) to swing your weapon downward.
  • Press the D-Button twice to the left or right to run in those directions.
  • Press Button B (attack) while you are running to perform a body slam, flying kick or head butt, for Ax-Battler, Tyris-Flare and Gilius Thunderhead, respectively.
  • Press Button C (jump) while you are running to jump higher and further.

  
  The following attacks can be performed depending on the proximity of your adversary.

• Attack Functions
  • Stab or slice.
  • Smash close enemies with your weapon handle.
  • Grab an enemy who is right on top of you and throw him over your head.
  • Kick an enemy who is right on top of you.

The Three Warriors

	Tyris-Flare (Amazon): She swings a sword and uses a back flip attack to get out of tight spots. She can engulf enemies in flames with her fire magic.
	Ax-Battler (Barbarian): He swings a sword and can use an upper swing technique. He can bring down tornados to wipe out enemies.
	Gilius Thunderhead (Dwarf): He swings a battle axe and at times uses the axe for spinning kicks. He can make giant stones swirl from the sky to crush enemies.

Bizarrians

Some enemies will be riding on animals called Bizarrians. Destroy these enemies and steal the Bizarrians to use these animals' special attack skills. But hurry, because if no one mounts them they will run away. If you are hit by an enemy while you are riding a Bizarrian , your life gauge will not diminish, but you will be thrown to the ground.

Chicken Leg: Lashes with its tail.

Green Dragon: Kicks with its hind legs.

Fire Dragon: Breaths fire.

Screen Signals

1. Magic Gauge: Each time you destroy a wizard, the wizard will let go of an item. This item may be a magic book. Each time you pick up a book your magic power increases.
2. Life Gauge: Each time you are hit by an enemy blow, your life gauge decreases by up to one unit. Some wizards will let go of items other than a magic book. These items may restore a unit of your life.
3. Lives Remaining: You start out with three lives and this number decreases by one each time your life gauge reaches empty (each time you die).
4. Character: Shows the character in action.