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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Action/Third-person 3D Action
RELEASE DATE
14/OCT/08
ESRB RATING
MATURE, Blood and Gore, Language, Partial Nudity, Violence
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DESCRIPTION
Sega's arcade and console classic of the late '80s, Golden Axe, swings out in a bold new direction with Beast Rider, a gritty, 3D combat adventure in a harsh land of fantasy. The main storyline puts players in the role of the barbarian gladiator Tyris Flare, who seeks vengeance against the demons that destroyed her tribe. Tyris fights using her powerful magical spells, on foot with a blade, or on the back of powerful, monstrous steeds that only the bravest or most foolish would ever dare try to subdue.
There are five main types of beast in the game, any of which can be commandeered by the heroine. It is possible to knock an enemy off its perch and steal its mount, but opponents can steal Tyris' mount in the same way, if she is not careful. On foot, combat involves combos and timing. Parry and dodge abilities are the key to victory, but they must be used at just the right time to be successful. Beast Rider's magic system borrows ideas from the original arcade game, but fires them up with contemporary lighting and video effects. Often, a perfectly executed attack or counter-attack move is highlighted with a quick, dramatic cinematic cut-scene.
Other elements inspired by the original 16-bit game include an RPG-style leveling system, destructible environments, and even greedy little gnomes. In addition to Tyris Flare, there are five other playable characters. The game's main storyline reveals lore from a time long before Tyris first joined Battler the warrior and Thunderhead the dwarf in their quest to conquer the evil Death Adder, one quarter at a time. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide
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“Beat some more levels, got frustrated by the game play, sent the game back to gamefly”
created 19/SEP/2009
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“I finally nailed the MAX Titan Bonus Achievement. Took forEVER”
created 11/SEP/2009
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created 08/SEP/2009
“Got the next trials achievement. I'll try to get them all. This game is way better than reviews let on.”
created 04/SEP/2009
“This game is misunderstood and underrated. It's an old schoo twitch based hack n slash. If you can't deal with that, fine, but don't hate on the game just because it's hard and linear. It's supposed to be. The graphics are great, the enemies are...”
“This game is misunderstood and underrated. It's an old schoo twitch based hack n slash. If you can't deal with that, fine, but don't hate on the game just because it's hard and linear. It's supposed to be. The graphics are great, the enemies are diverse and the story is actually pretty good. The controls work well once you get your reflexes back into shape. The combat is a blast, but ITS HARD.”
created 03/SEP/2009
“Anyone else love this game? Sure it has problems, but it scratches an itch few games do these days. Lets hear it for a sequel!”
created 03/SEP/2009
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created 26/AUG/2009
G-Phoria '09: Game Most Deserving of a Uwe Boll Movie
Blair Herter announces the winner of G-Phoria '09 Game Most Deserving of a Uwe Boll Movie. Nominees include 'Golden Axe: Beast Rider', 'Castlevania Judgment', 'Legendary', 'Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayer' and 'X-Blades'.
published 05/AUG/2009
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created 10/JUL/2009
“In a vacuum, Beast Rider is not terrible. It's a mostly competent hack n' slasher that is not completely unenjoyable. That said, the mechanics barely work on foot, and when you jump on a mount, the entire point of the game, everything falls apart.”
“In a vacuum, Beast Rider is not terrible. It's a mostly competent hack n' slasher that is not completely unenjoyable. That said, the mechanics barely work on foot, and when you jump on a mount, the entire point of the game, everything falls apart.”
created 29/JUN/2009
“Beat it! Killed the final boss...wasn't too bad after losing the day before a ton. Figured out the basics...but the real key was just landing all the evade/blocks, which can be very difficult to...”
created 13/MAY/2009
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“I changed the controller settings to switch my block/evade keys (heavily used in the game) to be the triggers instead of RB/LB. I'm finding the game much easier to control like this. No idea why...”
created 11/MAY/2009
“A bit repetitive with a kind of annoying defensive control system (required for melee). The story is okay, but kind of lacking. Strange and unfulfilling advancement throughout the game. The one upside is the setting & hack n slash nature of the...”
“A bit repetitive with a kind of annoying defensive control system (required for melee). The story is okay, but kind of lacking. Strange and unfulfilling advancement throughout the game. The one upside is the setting & hack n slash nature of the game.”
created 11/MAY/2009
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