Battle Axe
Release date: Apr 29, 2021
Developers: Bitmap Bureau
Publishers: Numskull Games
Genres: Action, Adventure
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal

A Kingdom in Peril For generations, the people of Mercia have suffered under the rule of the dark sorceress Etheldred. Every seven years, her armies sweep across the land to abduct the innocent, never to be seen again. Now, the call for heroes has gone out one last time. Arcade Action Returns Battle Axe is a top-down hack and slash adventure inspired by the golden age of arcade games. Featuring detailed pixel art by industry veteran Henk Nieborg and a rousing soundtrack from Manami Matsumae, this is a true tribute to classic gaming. Choose Your Champion Pick from three fearless heroes, each with unique abilities and weapons. Fae the swift elven warrior fights with twin blades and throwing daggers Iolo the bearded druid lashes enemies and casts deadly fireballs Rooney the marauder crushes foes up close or fires cannonballs from afar Fight your way through hordes of monsters and take down powerful bosses to reach Etheldred's stronghold in the North. Classic Combat with a Modern Touch Attack in eight directions with a mix of melee strikes and ranged projectiles. Collect gold, find powerful scrolls and potions, and visit the mysterious merchant Ælfwyn to upgrade your gear between battles. This is where you come in, brave champion…help us save the kingdom of Mercia! Features Fast-paced hack and slash gameplay with a retro arcade feel Single-player and local co-op for heroic team play Gorgeous handcrafted pixel art across four unique regions Soundtrack by legendary composer Manami Matsumae Challenging boss fights and satisfying enemy waves 

Press reviews: “An immersive and addicting experience.” TheGamer “Battle Axe's high-res, vibrant pixel art is nothing short of stunning.” PCGamesN