Legendary Axe II, The for TurboGrafx-16
Review #7048
Legendary Axe II, The
Speedo Castlevania
Gameplay
Very similar to the first game. Plays even more like ActRaiser's platforming sections since your weapon is now a sword. You can trade it for a chain or an axe but the sword has the longest reach. In any case, it's again a responsive hack and slash game with a jump that's a bit unforgiving. That said, jumping is nice because you can hold down to leap almost the entire length of the screen. Platforming is a bit easier than in the original.
Thankfully, there are far fewer flying enemies.
There's also far less health and health drops so the game is fairly challenging.
Level Design
Levels are much more interesting that the original. They've got some verticality and require a lot of platforming. Good stuff.
On the negative side, boss fights aren't terribly interesting and there aren't a lot of different enemies.
Theme
You're an Egyptian looking dude wearing a speedo. Hmm. I preferred the caveman from the original.
Art Style
Great all around. The backgrounds have interesting details and the sprites are simple but attractive.
Audio
Great soundtrack and sound effects.
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