Battle Axe: Badge Edition

About

Battle Axe: Badge Edition is a top-down hack and slash with roots in 80s and 90s arcade adventures. You control one of three heroes, an elf, a wizard, or a marauder, teaming up with a friend in co-op to fight through hordes of enemies. The pixel art is crisp and detailed, paired with a soundtrack by Manami Matsumae, known for classic game scores. Progress through Mercia as you battle toward Etheldred’s icy tower, using a mix of weapons and spells to survive each wave. The retro aesthetic and challenging gameplay appeal to fans of old-school action games. The Badge Edition adds physical collectibles with its exclusive pin badges. While it has a small but dedicated following, the game’s difficulty and co-op focus make it a niche pick. Its straightforward combat and throwback design keep it engaging for those seeking a tough but fair arcade experience.

Storyline

For as long as you and your people can remember, your homeland of Mercia has been held in the tyrannical grip of “Etheldred”; a despotic sorceress who resides in a seemingly impenetrable tower in the distant icy wastelands to the north. Every seven years she sends her armies south to handpick inhabitants from each township who will be subjected to a life of slavery, and they are never heard from again. A call is sent out to champions across the land pleading with them to put an end to her rule. An elf, a wizard and a marauder answer the call. Join this band of heroes on their quest the vanquish evil from the land and defeat Etheldred once and for all!