Golden Axe Classics

Name: Golden Axe Classics
Rating: 4.3772726 (22497 reviews)
Author: SEGA

By: SEGA

Three chapters of SEGA’s Golden Axe series hit SEGA Forever in one single app!

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This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-06-30

Features & Capabilities

Golden Axe Classics brings the full 16-bit trilogy from SEGA's iconic hack-and-slash series directly to your device. Experience all three chapters — Golden Axe, Golden Axe II, and Golden Axe III — in one convenient app under the SEGA Forever umbrella. Battle fierce enemies like Death Adder, Dark Guld, and Damned Hellstrike using swords, axes, and powerful magic across the mystical land of Yuria.

This collection features spellbinding fantasy settings, rideable monsters, and fast-paced action reminiscent of classic arcade gameplay. Players can save progress, play offline, and enjoy controller support. Multiplayer features are coming soon, making this a must-have for retro gaming fans. Dive into the rich history, satisfying combat, and nostalgic soundtrack from SEGA's legendary developer Makoto Uchida, all in a free app with optional ad-free experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Game Games Entertainment

By:

SEGA

Downloads:

3,945,503

Rating:

4.38

(22,497)

Version:

9.0.0 Last updated: 2025-05-22

Version code:

2025052201

Creation date:

2017-08-30

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe

Size:

55.65MB

Email:

he*****@segaamerica.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-06-30

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Developed by:

SEGA

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sega.goldenaxe

Email:

he*****@segaamerica.com

Website:

http://www.sega.com

User Reviews

Golden Axe Classics delivers an authentic nostalgic experience with its faithful recreations of all three original titles and classic soundtrack. Users appreciate the added save and rewind features and support for Bluetooth controllers. However, the game suffers major drawbacks due to unresponsive and cumbersome touchscreen controls, intrusive and persistent ads often tied to saving progress, and technical issues with purchase restoration and ad removal. These problems detract significantly from gameplay, making it frustrating for many players despite its nostalgic appeal.

Pros

The game faithfully recreates the original Golden Axe arcade and Genesis experience, providing a strong nostalgic value.
Includes all three original Golden Axe titles, including the rare Golden Axe 3, enhancing the value for fans.
The addition of save and rewind features is seen as a beneficial bonus compared to original versions.
Compatibility with external Bluetooth controllers (such as 8bitdo) enhances gameplay, despite some limitations.
Classic game soundtrack and graphics retain their original charm, adding to the nostalgic appeal.

Cons

On-screen touch controls are often described as unresponsive, imprecise, and difficult to use, especially for executing special moves requiring simultaneous button presses.
The save function is problematic; saving often requires watching ads, but ads sometimes fail to load, preventing saving progress.
Ads are intrusive and appear during gameplay, sometimes excessively or repeatedly, disrupting the experience.
Purchasing ad-free version does not reliably remove ads, and restoring purchases is difficult or unworkable.
The game's control layout and usability on smaller screens or for users with larger hands is inconvenient; controls cannot be resized, making gameplay frustrating.

Recent reviews

Good game, controls on phone aren't as responsive as game controller.

Te*****, 2025-02-02

I loved this game back in the day, but aside from the nostalgia, sadly, no optimization whatsoever was made. And it's horribly buggy. I tried to save my progress but the game got stuck on the save screen. Disappointing.