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100
The Video Game Critic
Not just a side-scrolling affair, the game's seven stages twist and turn in every direction. Some of the end-of-stage bosses are so over-the-top that they're borderline comical. My favorite is the little hunchback swinging around that huge ball and chain. The stages take you through underground temples, crypts, and watery caverns. There are plenty of surprises, like skeletal arms that burst through cave walls. There's a certain amount of platform jumping involved, but the controls are crisp and the difficulty is fair. Ominous orchestrated background music adds to the overall experience. Without a doubt, Legendary Axe II is one of the best titles for the Turbografx-16.
80
IGN
If you're growing a TurboGrafx library, Legendary Axe II joins its predecessor as another must-have. The tight action, the great boss battles, and the wonderful encapsulation of the early 16-bit aesthetic make this a fun retro trip.
74
Power Play
Viele Tugenden, die den ersten Teil zu einem hervorragenden Actionspiel machten, findet man auch bei der Fortsetzung. Da es für beinahe jeden Gegner eine Taktik gibt, wie man ihn ohne Energieverlust erledigt, kommt ein prima Spielgefühl auf. Dazu trägt auch die atmosphärische Musik bei, die mal einschüchtert, mal aufpeitscht - ein Lob an den Komponisten. Trotzdem reicht Legendary Axe 2 nicht ganz an den Vorgänger heran: Die meisten Feinde sind nicht sehr originell und fehlende Überraschungsmomente kosten ebenfalls ein paar Sympathien. Kurzum, ein "Gut" mit fallender Tendenz.
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
4.0 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
4.0 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
4.5 |
| Sound / Music |
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition |
5.0 |
| Story / Presentation |
The main creative ideas in the game and how well they're executed |
3.5 |
| Overall MobyScore (2 votes) |
4.2 |
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