Overview
- Number of Players
- 2
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
22nd Apr 2021, $29.99
22nd Apr 2021, £24.99
- Also Available On
Reviews
Review Battle Axe (Switch) - A Battling Throwback That Doesn't Land All Its Hits
Lord have Mercia
Veteran pixel artist Henk Nieborg's old-school throwback, Battle Axe, seeks to replicate the classic top-down hack and slash action of arcade classics such as Gauntlet, Knights of the Round and Golden Axe. With Nieborg himself on graphical duties and legendary composer Manami Matsumae (Mega Man, Final Fight, Shovel Knight) providing...
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Battle Axe News
Nintendo Download 29th April (North America)
New Pokémon Snap! R-Type Final 2! Battle Axe!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: New Pokémon Snap (Nintendo,...
Nintendo Download 29th April (Europe)
New Pokémon Snap! R-Type! Before I Forget!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Battle Axe (Numskull Games,...
Video 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In April
A snapshot of what's to come
Here we are! It's the fourth month of the year and games are just flying out the door on the Nintendo Switch. If you're looking for some new and exciting releases to play this month, we've rounded up the following list of games to keep an eye out for. To kick things off, this week saw the release of Star Wars: Republic...
News Numskull Games Announces Partnership With Limited Run Games, Starting With Battle Axe
Pinning hopes on a Badge Edition
Numskull Games has established itself as an Indie publisher over recent years, with a particular emphasis on physical retail and special editions. Based in the UK, however, it's often partnered with other companies for selling its wares in North America. It's now formalised this, announcing a partnership with the...
News Numskull Games Is Bringing RICO London To Switch, Along With Four Other Physical Releases
Battle Axe! Brigandine! Bladed Fury!
Numskull Games is making a name for itself lately in physical games publishing. Having previously broadcast a Nintendo Direct-style showcase back in July 2020, its latest set of reveals has just gone live in today's showcase. We've got new information about five upcoming titles, due to launch in the first half...
News Battle Axe, A Retro-Inspired Arcade Adventure, Passes Its Switch Kickstarter Goal
Update: Over £45,600 raised so far with 9 days remaining
Update: Battle Axe is officially Switch-bound as the Kickstarter campaign has reached that particular stretch goal. It has raised over £45,600 at the time of writing. 9 days of funding time remain. Original Story [Wed 29th Jan, 2020 13:00 GMT]: Yesterday we saw a rather tasty looking...
About The 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!
For as long as you and your people can remember, your homeland of Mercia has been held in the tyrannical grip of “Etheldred”; a despotic sorceress in the distant icy wastelands to the north.
Every seven years she sends her armies south to handpick inhabitants from each township who will be subjected to a life of slavery, and they are never heard from again. A call is sent out to champions across the land pleading with them to put an end to her rule.
An elf, a wizard and a marauder answer the call. Join this band of heroes on their quest the vanquish evil from the land once and for all!
• Pixel art fun – an adventure for pixel art enthusiasts, with gorgeously designed characters and environments to enjoy with every frame
• Hack n’ slash adventure – familiar yet revitalised, thanks to new gameplay elements, improved controls and pixel perfect animations
• Enjoy a timeless melody – a superb soundtrack by legendary composer Manami Matsumae
• Solo or co-op – choose from three highly-detailed heroes to embark with on your quest, playing alone or with a friend in local co-op
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