Golden Axe: Beast Rider
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| Developer(s) | Secret Level |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Series | Golden Axe |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Release date(s) | October 14, 2008 (USA)
October 17, 2008 (Europe)[1] |
| Genre(s) | Hack 'n' Slash/Beat 'em up Medieval Fantasy Action |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | PEGI: 18+ ESRB: M |
| Media | DVD, Blu-ray Disc |
| Input methods | Gamepad |
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Golden Axe: Beast Rider is a new installment of the Golden Axe series for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 developed by Sega's acquired game developer Secret Level. Secret Level has worked on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox version of Final Fight: Streetwise, among other projects. The game was released in North America on October 14, 2008[1] and in Europe on October 17.
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Tyris Flare, an athletic young woman with reddish hair and green eyes, is the main character of this game. She sports an outfit made from leather and bone, with white paint over her eyes, which makes it look like she's wearing a mask. She is a great warrior and defender of the Axirian Priestesses, a sect of Kaily worshippers from the Isle of Axir. Tyris' skills in combat and magic are almost unsurpassed, but there is a shadow rising over Axir that even she must fear. Death Adder's armies are on the move. They are after the power of the ancient Dragon Titan. It is rumored that even Death Adder fears something about the Titans, though nobody really knows what power they possess over this dark lord. Death Adder's ambitions must be stopped! If he gains control over man, woman and beast alike, who knows what will become of the world. To stop him, Tyris takes up sword and sorcery to stop him.
[edit] Development
As part of E3 2006, Sega issued a press release touting a new entry to the Golden Axe franchise for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 [2] A teaser trailer could also be seen during the event [3]
During the summer of 2007, fans uncovered new art [4] and sculptured models [5] from the game.
The October 2007 issue of Play magazine offered new details. The game was revealed to feature the return of Tyris Flare, the female amazon warrior from the first installment of the series. With a heavy focus on riding beasts, the game received an M rating since dismemberments, decapitations and nudity are present. [6] The magazine also claimed that the PS3 version was canceled and that the game would be an Xbox 360 exclusive. However, on October 19, 2007 Denny Chiu of SEGA denied the Xbox exclusivity, stating "Completely untrue, it's coming to PS3 as well."[7]
While this game does only feature single player, the senior producer stated that the second game in the franchise will feature all co-op.[8]
[edit] Reception
Play Magazine scored it a 9/10. Play also delivered a comment that "certain online reviewers" couldn't have played through it and released a decent review in the time-frame they did. TeamXbox gave the game a 6.8 rating. However Beast Rider received a 3.2/10 rating from IGN with a closing comment. [9][10]Gametrailers' sister site ScrewAttack.com's editor High School Ben told people to "F' it" due to strange controls, lack of music, and high difficulty.[11]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Purchese, Rob (September 22, 2008). "New Golden Axe game gets date" (in English). EuroGamer. http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=242986. Retrieved 2008-09-22.
- ^ http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/rpg/goldenaxe/news.html?sid=6150088&mode=press Sega Announces Golden Axe Coming to Next-generation Consoles
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIP-gLts4kA Next Gen Golden Axe (youtube)
- ^ http://www.seganerds.com/2007/08/06/new-golden-axe-concept-art-discovered/ New Golden Axe concept art discovered
- ^ http://www.seganerds.com/2007/07/28/new-golden-axe-enemy-scupltures-surface/ New Golden Axe enemy sculptures surface
- ^ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/the-x-button/2008-10-08
- ^ Sega confirms Golden Axe is still on track for PS3 :: PlayStation Universe (PSU)
- ^ http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/16/golden-axe-beast-rider-impressions/
- ^ http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/920/920770p1.html Golden Axe: Beast Rider Review
- ^ http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/207452/golden-axe-beast-rider-360/ Golden Axe: Beast Rider (360)
- ^ http://www.screwattack.com/VGR/GoldenAxe
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