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Golden Axe (Mega-Tech)

Game Information
manufacturer Sega
year 1989
genre N/A
downloads 0
Screenshots
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Download Details
split set mt_gaxe.zip 345.06k
bios/device megatech.zip 32.38k
merged set mt_gaxe.7z 309.59k
standalone set mt_gaxe.7z 317.88k
Game Details
Sega Mega-Tech cart. published 35 years ago:

Golden Axe (c) 1990 Sega.

1 to 3 warriors take up arms to save the King from the evil Death Adder. The 3 different player characters are an Amazonian warrior, a barbarian hero and a viking dwarf. Each hero uses a different kind of magic : the barbarian uses earth magic, the amazon uses fire magic and the viking dwarf uses lightning magic. In addition : each player character also carried a different weapon : the amazonian warrior and the barbarian both use swords while the viking dwarf uses the Golden Axe itself.

- TECHNICAL -

Runs on the "Mega-Tech System" hardware.
Cartridge ID: 610-0239-25

- TRIVIA -

Wave Master released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Golden Axe The Music - WM-0595~7) on 21/02/2008 containing music from the original arcade and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis series.

- TIPS AND TRICKS -

* Level Select : Select arcade mode. Hold Downleft+B and press Start at the character selection screen. A number that corresponds to the starting level will appear in the upper left corner of the screen. Use the D-pad to change it to the level you want.

* 9 Continues : At the character select screen, hold Downleft+A+C. Release and press Start.

- STAFF -

Software designers : Takosuke, Moto Cbx1000, Ham Tak, Waka
Visual effects : Kyonsy Kyonsy, Cane, Chisuke, Roco
Sound : Nankyoku, Decky, Imocky
Assistant programmers : S2, Yang Watt, Vinyl Boy
Producer : Kan
Director : Bros 400
Assistant director : Opa-Opa
English messages : Niya, Tsugu

- CONTRIBUTE -

Edit this entry: https://www.arcade-history.com/?&page=detail&id=2355&o=2
Driver Details
source sega/megatech.cpp
status preliminary
emulation preliminary
savestate unsupported
Screen Details
display megadriv
type raster
orientation horizontal
width 256px
height 224px
refresh 59.92mhz
display menu
type raster
orientation horizontal
width 256px
height 224px
refresh 59.92mhz
Input Details
player 1
type joy
buttons 3
directions 8
player 2
type joy
buttons 3
directions 8
Chipset Details
name Motorola MC68000
clock 7.32mhz
name Zilog Z80
clock 3.41mhz
name Zilog Z80
clock 3.41mhz
name Sega 315-5313 Megadrive VDP
clock 51.21mhz
name Sega VDP PSG
clock 3.41mhz
name Speaker
clock N/A
name Speaker
clock N/A
name YM2612 OPN2
clock 7.32mhz
name Sega 315-5246 SMS2 VDP
clock 10.24mhz
name Sega VDP PSG
clock 3.41mhz
ROM Details
name size crc
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epr-12263a.20 32.00k 07c3f423
epr-12263b.20 32.00k ca26c87a
epr-12604a.20 32.00k 884e4aa5
12806.ic1 512.00k 43456820
epr-12368-25.ic2 32.00k 1f07ed28