Golden Axe II
Golden Axe II — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Golden Axe II on?
- Golden Axe II was released on Arcade, Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac.
- When did Golden Axe II release?
- Golden Axe II was first released on September 5, 1991.
About Golden Axe II
The Lord of Darkness, Dark Guld, has arisen again. Wielding the famous Golden Axe, he has destroyed entire countries with his evil clan, forcing the world into chaos. Once again, three brave warriors stand up to face the oppressors, and won’t rest until the Golden Axe is returned to its rightful place.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Arcade, Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
- Developer
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Publisher
- Sega of America
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
- Series
- Golden Axe
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1992 | $24 | $58 | $552 | 21 reviews | Medium |
Also released on: Arcade · Linux · Wii · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS · Mac. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $25 | $80 | $313 |
| European (PAL) release: Sega Gold Collection re-release | $99 | $198 | — |
| Japanese release | $35 | $60 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a week
- Complete: about 2 times a week
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $5.75 in Oct 2007, $26 five years ago, and $24 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $6.05 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $7.95 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $7.90 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $3.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.92 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $6.88 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $8.99 | $15.50 |
| Jan 2015 | $9.99 | $15.64 |
| Jan 2016 | $10.50 | $21 |
| Jan 2017 | $13.47 | $27 |
| Jan 2018 | $14.97 | $28 |
| Jan 2019 | $14.59 | $28 |
| Jan 2020 | $14.00 | $31 |
| Jan 2021 | $19.94 | $41 |
| Jan 2022 | $22 | $48 |
| Jan 2023 | $27 | $50 |
| Jan 2024 | $18.99 | $43 |
| Jan 2025 | $19.99 | $40 |
| Jan 2026 | $23 | $55 |
| Oct 2026 | $24 | $58 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | January 1992 | 010086011227 | 171-5703 · MPR-14272 W39 |
| Europe / PAL | 1992 | 4974365611224 | 171-5703 · MPR-14272 W39 |
| Japan | 27 December 1991 | 4974365540623 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Med
A solid but familiar sequel brawler that period critics found too close to the first game.
Golden Axe II is a side-scrolling beat 'em up developed and published by Sega, a sequel to the 1989 Golden Axe. It came out in Japan on 27 December 1991, in North America in January 1992 and in Europe in 1992. You play one of three warriors out to recover the Golden Axe, and the game lets you choose how much magic to use and adds an attack that hits all around you.
Mean Machines Sega was lukewarm. It found the game very close to the original, lacking atmosphere and new features, with mixed graphics and disappointing sound, and advised buying the original if you had not yet.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Games Guide | May 1992 | OVERALL 69% |
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | 92% |
| MegaTech Issue 17 | May 1993 | 67% |
| MegaTech Issue 18 | June 1993 | MT RATING: 67% |
| ACE | 781/1000 | |
| AllGame | 3/5 | |
| Beep! MegaDrive | 7.25/10 | |
| Computer and Video Games | 78/100 | |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 7/10, 8/10 / 7/10, 7/10 | |
| Famitsu | 7/10, 7/10 / 6/10, 5/10 | |
| Games-X | 4/5 | |
| Console XS | 75/100 | |
| Game Zone | 3/5 | |
| Hippon Super! | 6/10 | |
| Mega Action | 90% | |
| Mega Drive Advanced Gaming | 65% | |
| Mega Play | 6/10, 6/10 / 6/10, 5/10 | |
| Sega Force | 84% | |
| Sega Force Mega | 88% | |
| Sega Power | 81% | |
| Sega Pro | 76/100 |
“Any complaints are in the “too bad" department and don't overly detract from an otherwise solid slice-n-dicer.”
“It follows the same formuta, has virtually no new features and certainly isn't worth the money.”
“Although Golden Axe is fantastic, Sega couldn’t improve on it with its sequel, in fact they produced a game which wasn’t a patch on the fast. Golden Axe 2 lacks playability, and a long term challenge.”
“Buv the oriainnl if vmi haven't nlrendv ant GYNOUG Known in the US as Wings of Wor, this is one of the finest horizontally scrolling blasters available on the Megadrive. The gory, ghoulish graphics are out standing, the sound is excellent and the tough and challenging gameplay is extremely addictive. A must for blasting fans.”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Genesis version.
Before you buy
Among US carts it is one of the pricier ones, above the middle, and its risk tier is Medium. The European loose cart usually costs about the same as the US one, and a complete European copy usually costs more. The Japanese loose cart usually costs more. A Sega Gold Collection European reissue is priced separately and sells for far more than the standard European cart. Sega Retro lists it as a three-button-only game. Compare a photo of the board with the board listed on this page.
Golden Axe II screenshots
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