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Arcade Archives: The Astyanax (2021)

Arcade Archives: The Astyanax cover
Developer
Jaleco
Publisher
Hamster Corporation
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Arcade
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A quick, retro arcade action game where you slash through demons with a fire axe in fast-paced platforming levels.

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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!

Screenshots

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