Battle Axe (2021)

Developer

Bitmap Bureau

Publisher

Numskull Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Action, Adventure

Rating

3.0 of 5, 156 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 1.1 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A classic, fast-paced arcade hack-and-slash with challenging retro gameplay and vibrant pixel visuals.

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What players say

Players praise the gorgeous sprite art and nostalgic arcade feel, calling it a Gauntlet or Zombies Ate My Neighbors-style game. But many criticize the steep difficulty, citing constantly respawning enemies and poor level design. Players split on value, with most saying it is overpriced for a 1 to 2 hour campaign.

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