Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Battle Axe

Single PlayerCo-op

2021

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateApril 16, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndieArcadeAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneNintendo Switch

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About this game

Battle Axe is an arcade top-down hack & slash featuring high-quality visuals created by veteran pixel artist Henk Nieborg, true to form game mechanics, and music from the legendary VGM composer Manami Matsumae – retro gamers rejoice!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Detailed, colorful pixel art defines the game's presentation.
Straightforward hack-and-slash combat is responsive in short sessions.
Classic arcade beat-'em-up structure and old-fashioned design.
Energetic soundtrack and retro sound design shape the presentation.

Cons

Limited combat structure repeats enemy encounters throughout the campaign.
Simple movesets and progression systems limit gameplay variety.
Difficulty varies across later stages and boss encounters.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Battle Axe

Single PlayerCo-op

2021

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateApril 16, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndieArcadeAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 9 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Detailed, colorful pixel art defines the game's presentation.
Straightforward hack-and-slash combat is responsive in short sessions.
Classic arcade beat-'em-up structure and old-fashioned design.
Energetic soundtrack and retro sound design shape the presentation.

Cons

Limited combat structure repeats enemy encounters throughout the campaign.
Simple movesets and progression systems limit gameplay variety.
Difficulty varies across later stages and boss encounters.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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1 wildcard pick included — a deliberate change of pace, with the reason shown on the card.

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Good match

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