Inspired by the classic adventure games of the 80s & 90s Battle Axe is an arcade top-down hack & slash created by veteran pixel artist Henk Nieborg Battle Axe features high quality visuals true to form game mechanics and music from the legendary VGM composer Manami Matsumae - retro gamers rejoice!For as long as you and your people can remember your homeland of Mercia has been held in the tyrannical grip of Etheldred; a despotic sorceress who resides in a seemingly impenetrable tower in the distant icy wastelands to the north Every seven years she sends her armies south to handpick inhabitants from each township who will be subjected to a life of slavery and they are never heard from againA call is sent out to champions across the land pleading with them to put an end to her rule An elf a wizard and a marauder answer the call Join this band of heroes on their quest the vanquish evil from the land and defeat Etheldred once and for all!Battle Axe Badge Edition includes an exclusive Pin Badge SetFeatures - Pixel Art Fun An adventure for pixel art enthusiasts with gorgeously designed characters and environments to enjoy with every frameHack n Slash Adventure Familiar yet revitalised thanks to new gameplay elements improved controls and pixel perfect animationsEnjoy a Timeless Melody A superb soundtrack by legendary composer Manami MatsumaeSolo or Co-Op Choose from three highly detailed heroes to embark with on your quest playing alone or with a friend in local co-opInspired by the Classics Inspired by genre classics like Gauntlet and Golden Axe