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"Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe" is an action-adventure game released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991. Set in the same universe as the iconic "Golden Axe" series, this spin-off diverges from the arcade beat 'em up formula, presenting a more personal, story-driven experience. Players take on the role of Ax Battler in a quest to rescue the kidnapped maiden and recover the stolen Golden Axe, a symbol of peace in the game's world. The gameplay blends side-scrolling combat with RPG elements, allowing players to upgrade Ax Battler's abilities and equipment as they progress through various landscapes fraught with enemies and challenges.

Unlike its arcade predecessors, "Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe" features a world map and towns that can be visited, adding depth to the gameplay with elements like dialogue and item shops. Combat is engaged in a side-scrolling format, where encountering an enemy shifts the game to a battle scene reminiscent of traditional fighting games. The game was one of the few on the Game Gear to incorporate an adventure format with a battery save feature, allowing players to save their progress. This title remains distinctive within the Golden Axe series for its attempt to merge the hack-and-slash style of its forebears with the exploratory and narrative-driven gameplay typical of solo RPG adventures.

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