Golden Axe - Genesis vs. PC Engine CD-ROM2

[Nintega Grafx-16]

Here is yet another "well known version vs. obscure version" thread. This time I am doing Golden Axe for both Genesis and PC Engine CD-ROM2. Is the PC Engine version worth your time? Let's look.

Genesis

+ Great port of the arcade game
+ There is an extra level at the end
+ Affordable
- I always found some of the sound effects weird like that "frickle, frackle" when you slash an enemy.

PCE

+ The cutscenes look..um...interesting.
- Graphics are horrendous compared to the Genesis version
- The redbook music is awful
- One player only
- Costs a bit more than the superior Genesis game

VERDICT: COMMON SENSE ANYONE?

Genesis



PCE



If anyone wants to listen to the awful PCE soundtrack, click the link below.

PCE Golden Axe music

Here is the PCE cutscene.