Golden Axe is an action video game released for Xbox Live Arcade. Players take on the role of one of three characters - a powerful fighter, a female Amazon, or a mighty dwarf - as they battle against the evil Death Adder and his henchmen. The game features enhanced graphics and sound to relive classic arcade moments, along with two high score leaderboards (one for Normal and one for Hardcore play). Multiplayer capability allows up to two players to join in on the fun, while twelve new achievements are included to master.