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Golden Axe - The Duel (USA)

Sega Saturn
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1996
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✪ Reviewed on July 17, 2025
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Golden Axe series fighting spin-off on Saturn. The roster and heroic fantasy aesthetic are appealing. Gameplay is decent without reaching the depth of major fighters. Curious and pleasant.

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Category
Fighting 2 players 12+
Description
Golden Axe fighting game on Saturn.

Golden Axe - The Duel review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,47 GB 📅31/03/1996
Published by Sega

Golden Axe - The Duel (Saturn) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $60 Q6 complete
 $125 Q10 new
 $167 !
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Other versions
Golden Axe - The Duel
Japan
24/11/1995
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Golden Axe - The Duel
Europe
01/04/1996
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Is Golden Axe - The Duel still worth playing in 2026?

Golden Axe - The Duel transposes Sega's heroic fantasy universe into a one-on-one 2D fighting game, in which warriors from the saga clash with weapons and magic. The art direction faithful to the license, the polished character design and a readable combat system bring a certain cachet. The depth stays below the era's great versus references and the roster limited. For fans of retro 2D versus fighting and the Golden Axe universe, it is an honest curiosity, mainly notable for fans of the saga.

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