Sequel to classic original sucked ass, but that didn't stop others doing what they did.
Poster
Err, not really.
Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga Episode III |
Galdregon's Domain (EU) aka Death Bringer |
Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II |
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus |
The Legend of Blacksilver |
Time Fighter |
Golden Axe III (JP) |
Even though Sega hired Boris Vallejo to create cover for second exclusive Mega Drive sequel, publishing restrictions prevented them from using it.
Instead, Sohhei Oshiba cobbled together a piss poor imitation of painting Silver Sword.
Same image (albeit cropped), was used for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (first edition) adventure module Conan Against Darkness!
And.
Title screen of SNES weapon-based fighter Battle Blaze features Kerrell (Faud in Japanese version). |
Twin brother Lang (Rangle in Japan) only appears in Battle Mode.
Miscellany
Golden Axe arcade flyer (JP) vs publicity still
Same image (albeit cropped), was used for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (first edition) adventure module Conan Against Darkness!
Golden Axe (Master System ending) vs pose during duel with Bombaata
Ha ha ha!
FYI, game 'impressively' ripped off Wrath of the Demon, Shadow of the Beast and Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior.
Silmarils are probably most famous for the Ishar series.
In 1991, defunct French developer randomly brought Amstrad CPC exclusive Xyphoes Fantasy.
I wonder which source artist based cover around? |
That's all live action wrote, but that doesn't mean I'm finished with the Hyborian Age.
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