Arcade Archives: The Astyanax (2021)

- Developer
- Jaleco
- Publisher
- HAMSTER
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
- Genres
- Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Arcade
- Where to get it
- Nintendo eShop
How it feels
A quick, retro arcade action game where you slash through demons with a fire axe in fast-paced platforming levels.
arcadeyretrofast-pacedfantasyhack and slashplatformingaction-heavy
About
The Astyanax is an action game released by Jaleco in 1989. After receiving a divine revelation, a warrior sets out to battle the evil demons and restore peace to the world. Harness the power of the Fire Axe and strike your foes with conviction!
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