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Golden Axe Revenge of Death Adder

The video Game Golden Axe Revenge of Death Adder was released in arcades in 1992. The game used a 32-bit arcade board for its graphics. The cast of the game consists of four characters, Goah the giant who has the dwarf Gilius thunderhead riding on his back. Gilious does the magic. The next character is Stern Blade; he is an Axe Battler clone with a huge sword. Dora a half-human half horse centaur and little Trix an elf with a pitchfork. Al of these characters go off on the quest to once again defeat the evil Death Adder. The quest spans five levels with various branching paths through the levels. This leads to the eventual final battle with the dreaded Death Adder.

Revenge of Death Adder is widely cited as the best game in the Golden Axe series. Sadly, there has never been a release on modern hardware. You can play the game on PC through emulation, but Sega has never released the game officially so consumers can purchase it. I am hoping that this post gains some traction and that perhaps somebody at Sega will see it.

It is shocking that Revenge was made for the arcades in 1992! Now in 2026 the consumer still has no way to legally own the game.  

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u/MattDesmond1988 — 2 days ago
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Modern Beat n’ ups

Olá a todos,

Depois dessa onda incrível de novas joias, quais são seus 3 beats modernos favoritos?

E por quê?

Se quiserem, me digam seus 5 favoritos de TODOS OS TEMPOS.

Obrigado!

ps: I don’t see any DRAGONS CROWN mentions here! You guys don’t like this game?

Thanks for your list ♥️

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u/CultofSun — 3 days ago
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What mechanics/or genre mashup would you like to see implemented with a beat em up that's not rougelike???

Anyone feel like they are craving a game that doesn't exist?,like For me I'd like to see a bigger arsenal of characters & teams like a fighter 20+(MCI kinda granted me that however it stayed a little too safe to a classic arcade and didn't really implement beyond that)I'd like crazier combos that's more than just the same string given to all fighters,really shake shit up...I'm tired of rouge likes,they were fun at 1st but get stale really fast when it's difficulty is fluffed out knowing your going to die a good amount of times before you can meaningfully level anything up etc.

u/Kitchen-Caterpillar8 — 4 days ago
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Do you remember this classic beat 'em up?

I didn't play it much in arcades then. For me, it isn't one of those beat 'em ups that have replayable value, but it is worth playing once in a while. Do you like playing this one? Any memories you wish to share? 😇

u/M3ConsoleGamerPSN — 4 days ago
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I finally made a proper trailer for my incremental co-op tower defense

Botfestation is a 1-4 player incremental tower defense where players deploy towers, fight inside the swarm themselves, harvest resources during runs, and survive escalating techno-insect waves.

I just released a new trailer and the Steam demo is now live: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2804430/Botfestation/

Would love to hear what stands out visually and gameplay-wise. If you like it give it a wishlist.

u/Small_Fix_ — 5 days ago
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Double Dragon 1's main antagonists

This is the big and bad villain in the 1994 flop.

And these are the big and bad villains in the 1987 game.

u/AccomplishedCreme846 — 4 days ago
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2 days until Mad King Redemption releases in Early access! We can't wait to share our passion project with you all!

u/Weekly_Cod_8718 — 7 days ago
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Playing Absolum in the most beat'n up mode possible

Hello rebels!

ABSOR4 1.0 is a customization to make this game as close as possible to a beat 'n up side. For this, I took Streets of Rage 4, also developed by Dotemu with Guard Crush Games, as a reference.

To make it closer to a beat 'n up side, I made the customization in trial mode, adding the following elements:

  1. Boss health at 150% for a fairer fight since a good combo triggered will favor the use of specials (here it can be translated as arcana);

  2. Life steal was implemented to "recharge" the condition for using special moves, thus dispensing with arcana bars;

  3. The cost of arcana specials here is equivalent to 35% of health, which is enough to scale the game to a condition equivalent to hardest-mania in SOR4 (the stipulated lifesteal serves to stimulate combo sequences to be the most lethal within the possibilities);

  4. Punitive damage was set at 300%;

  5. Rituals and trinkets are not necessary for this gameplay proposal, since initially an arcana is available to choose, as well as up to 3 inspirations to complete the character's moveset;

  6. Level rewards are dispensable, with rituals and items not fitting this proposal;

  7. In this setup, the only thing that will be available in shops during the game will be crystals to purchase, therefore, the value of 10% already helps to buy all the crystals with collected money and save to invest in inspirations in future runs.,

I prepared this proposal to maintain the use of ultimate during matches; however, to optimize difficulty, the modification may include the cancellation of buffs from the game's skill tree.

As a player who loves SOR4 (well played and retired with approximately 7,000 hours of gameplay), I made this customization for full fun with the more beat-'em-up side of Absolum.

The game's difficulty is roughly equivalent to something slightly above "hard" or "hardest" in SOR4. I hope you enjoy it and have fun just like I did.

Proposal prepared by Lionheart on March 15, 2026.

Ps: Trials appear available after a considerable advance in the game.

Ordeal code:

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u/Mclionheart86 — 6 days ago
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Streets of Rage Z 2 – One of the Most Creative OpenBoR Mods Out There

Download and Info: https://www.speedallonlinegamessiteshere.com/streets-of-rage-game-club/sor-z2

Let’s remind our friends on Reddit about the good old OpenBoR series Streets of Rage Z. Even though this fan‑made mod was created for the older Build 4086 engine, it shows a surprising amount of craftsmanship, ideas, and attention to detail.

Alongside Blaze, Axel, and Max, you’ll also see additional characters like Ralf and Sakura. The game isn’t built around high‑combo gameplay, but every fighter comes with a huge arsenal of special moves and combos, many of which you unlock as you progress.

The gameplay is very dynamic and varied. One of the most interesting mechanics is the skill escalation system — the further you get and the more enemies you defeat, the more new abilities you learn, evolving your fighting style and making it more diverse.

Since the game leans more toward a pure beat ’em up rather than a classic Streets of Rage experience, it’s aimed at fans of the genre in all its forms.

And yes — the guest boss isn’t just Mr. X, but a Blanka‑style transformation of him that will definitely surprise you on the battlefield.

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u/RedBriliantFox — 5 days ago
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Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (Weapon | Modded Version) | It's cool!

I posted about this classic beat 'em up a few days ago, and I was happy to meet the fandom of this beat 'em up. I promised a friend here that I'd post the clip of the modded version of this game, i.e., Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (Weapon). The reason why I like this modded version more than the original is because the weapon with infinite ammo literally makes you invincible. The game then becomes more a run-and-gun than a beat 'em up. Now, some may not like this approach. That's fine with me. Choices and opinions vary from person to person. My aim is just enjoyment and unlimited entertainment. I respect the pro gamers and their achievements, but I don't aim to be one. I play video games only for entertainment.

There's some issue with the OBS Studio after the recent update. I don't know why it is failing to record the gameplay from Pandora Box now. It used to work fine before the update. This is why I recorded myself playing the game. 😇

I know my gaming setup is quite unorganised at the moment. It is simply because I am working on my gaming room nowadays. Therefore, I recorded the video with the resources available at the moment. I know my setup isn't as good as the setup of others. By the grace of God, it would look good soon. 🙏

I promised a mate here that I'll share the gameplay clip of the modded version of this game. This is for you u/Kitchen-Caterpillar8 . 🤝

u/M3ConsoleGamerPSN — 6 days ago
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Streets of Rage 1 or 2? Which one did you start with in the 1990s?

Streets of Rage 1 me and my brother played the hell out of it in the 1990s on the Sega Megadrive. Streets of Rage 2 I'm gonna play again today for nostalgia purposes.

u/Expert_Mango1441 — 13 days ago
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Cadillacs and Dinosaurs | What happened to me yesterday?

I don't know what happened to me yesterday. The moment I sat to play some video games, I realised that it had been weeks since I had switched on my Pandora Box and enjoyed some retro games on it. Therefore, I put my console controller to rest and switched on the Pandora Box. I wasn't able to decide which I should play because there are so many options in Pandora Box and most games are worth playing. After 5 minutes, I decided to kick it like old school. I asked myself the question, 'Which game would I play if this were the early 90s and I arrived at an arcade with a good amount of quarters in my pocket?' The answer was Cadillacs and Dinosaurs. My most favourite beat 'em-up to date. So, I selected the game, played it, finished it and really enjoyed it. After the first playthrough, I decided to have some fun. I selected the modded version of the title. It's called Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (Weapon). With this one, the game ammo never finishes, and even pistols fire rockets. A machine gun is the best way to enjoy this game because with it, the game becomes more of a run-and-gun than a beat 'em up. The game is more fun this way because you're literally invincible with such guns. Now, some of you may not find the modded version equally enjoyable. That's fine with me. Choices and opinions vary person to person. For me video games are all about entertainment; such modded versions are the best form of entertainment for me. Then, I played another modded version of this title. It is called Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (Crazy). In this one the number of enemies that spawn every second is higher than the number of enemies that spawn in the regular version of this title. The best part about this one is that bosses from the later stages too spawn with the other enemies. 😇

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u/M3ConsoleGamerPSN — 10 days ago
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Forgive the promo, my channel is new so I'm doing the rounds manually. Hope some of you might want to check this out!

In this brand new interview, I talk with Mortal Kombat legend Dan Forden about working on one of the world's greatest gaming legacies with a dedicated focus on his experience as a musician - his influences and development, his philosophy about composition, tonality, collaboration and impact, as well as his work outside of MK including his excellent EP Warning Signs (linked from the Youtube description) and playing bass for Cheer-Accident, including on the 1996 classic Not A Food (check that one out King Crimson fans!)

For any musicians watching, really, this one is for you. Dan appears in the excellent Mortal Kombat Legacy documentary videos from last year but there's not as much detail on how the music was made (both in terms of arrangement and hardware) as I found myself craving, so I decided to reach out so I could ask him myself. He is my favourite composer of all time, and a very inviting and gracious guest with, as you'll find out, GREAT taste in music, including Haken, Gentle Giant, Korn, Lettuce, Meshuggah and more.

Dan goes into minute detail about his music for this extended conversation, and it was an absolute honour to spend the afternoon with him. He's the coolest guy going and we're already talking ideas for a followup, so get SUBSCRIBED my friends! It'd be a stone cold gas to have you - Paul

u/Strict-Structure6339 — 12 days ago