Pixel-art Arcade Adventure Game Battle Axe Now Open For Pre-order!
Battle Axe
PS4™ & SW – Europe
- Battle Axe is an upcoming pixel-art arcade adventure game from pixel artist Henk Nieborg.
- The game is inspired by Gauntlet, a hack and slash arcade game released in 1985.
- Pre-order is now open here at Playasia.
Battle Axe is a pixel-art arcade adventure game from pixel artist Henk Nieborg. According to Henk, the game is inspired by 1985 classic, Gauntlet, but also draws from the likes of Golden Axe, Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara, and Knights Of The Round. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC platforms.
More so, in order to bring this retrogaming kickstarter campaign, Henk partnered with Numskull games to publish and introduce the game to a wider audience. In addition, Battle Axe can be enjoyed solo or in local co-op.
Thanks, Numskull Games and Gematsu!
Game Overview
Inspired by the classic adventure games of the 80s & 90s, Battle Axe is an arcade top-down hack & slash created by veteran pixel artist Henk Nieborg. Battle Axe features high quality visuals, true to form game mechanics, and music from the legendary VGM composer Manami Matsumae – retro gamers rejoice!
For as long as you and your people can remember, your homeland of Mercia has been held in the tyrannical grip of “Etheldred”; a despotic sorceress who resides in a seemingly impenetrable tower in the distant icy wastelands to the north. Every seven years she sends her armies south to handpick inhabitants from each township who will be subjected to a life of slavery, and they are never heard from again.
A call is sent out to champions across the land pleading with them to put an end to her rule. An elf, a wizard and a marauder answer the call. Join this band of heroes on their quest the vanquish evil from the land and defeat Etheldred once and for all! – Numskull Games
Note: The availability of all items are subject to change without prior notice.
Hence, here below are the game’s trailer, features and screenshots for you to enjoy:
【TRAILER】
【FEATURES】
- Pixel art fun – an adventure for pixel art enthusiasts, with gorgeously designed characters and environments to enjoy with every frame
- Hack n’ slash adventure – familiar yet revitalised, thanks to new gameplay elements, improved controls and pixel perfect animations
- Enjoy a timeless melody – a superb soundtrack by legendary composer Manami Matsumae
- Solo or co-op – choose from three highly-detailed heroes to embark with on your quest, playing alone or with a friend in local co-op
- Inspired by the classics – inspired by genre classics like Gauntlet and Golden Axe
【SCREENSHOTS】
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