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Title: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Damon Plus on November 02, 2011, 07:11:45 PM
I've played the first one and I find it quite a nice game, with an unique flow, and great graphics/music. I've heard the second one is considered a very different game, and watching youtube videos, I can't say I disagree with that afirmation. It seems a very dark game, but I don't find the environments as good as some reviews say. Which is better?
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: BigT on November 02, 2011, 07:39:30 PM
Both are very good games. I do prefer Legendary Axe II as it has more complex level design and better controls, IMHO. There is a variety of weapons and you can hurt enemies by jumping on them while pressing the attack button. The music and sound effects also stick out in my mind as being particularly good.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: T2KFreeker on November 02, 2011, 07:58:46 PM
I agree with the above. Both games are very good. Each may be different from eachother, but in some cases that can be a good thing.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Mathius on November 03, 2011, 05:47:22 AM
I prefer the music in LA, but the tune-age in LA II always reminded me of Dungeon Explorer. And that's a good thing. :)
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: SMF on November 03, 2011, 06:20:50 AM
I enjoy LA a tad more then LA II. Might be cause that was the first TG16 game i beat and was a joy playing it. Dont get me wrong LA II is pretty Awesome in its own right but never thought it was a TRUE sequel to LA.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Arkhan on November 03, 2011, 06:23:14 AM
I like LA1 more because its all tribal nonsense.
LA2 is different.
They both rule though
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Jibbajaba on November 03, 2011, 08:06:44 AM
I agree with the general sentiment here. I have both and they're both great games. No need to pick which one is better, really. If you like the first one, then you obviously like that style of gameplay, so you should get the second one.
Chris
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Mathius on November 03, 2011, 08:34:22 AM
If you enjoy Rastan then you'll like LA II. They are very similar in style and gameplay. Only LA II is a bit darker. Sometimes depressingly so.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: T2KFreeker on November 03, 2011, 09:49:49 AM
You know, I always thought that the music in Legendary Axe II was amazing, especially if you are lucky enough to have a stereo set up instead of just RFU. That game just sounds amazing. Not saying Legendary Axe itself has bad music, but something just sits with me in the second game. It sounds so good!
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Joe Redifer on November 03, 2011, 11:50:23 AM
Love 'em both, but prefer Legendary Axe 2. With part 1, I play until I die. With part 2, if I die I at east attempt to keep going. The music is part 2 is awesome. Dark and somber.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: BigusSchmuck on November 03, 2011, 02:27:43 PM
Its a shame they didn't release both of them remade for the super cd or better yet arcade cd. :) BTW, I second the sentiment that both games are good.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: T2KFreeker on November 03, 2011, 03:42:27 PM
Its a shame they didn't release both of them remade for the super cd or better yet arcade cd. :) BTW, I second the sentiment that both games are good.
Why not have a third game as an Arcade CD? That would have been awesome!
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: BigusSchmuck on November 03, 2011, 05:51:03 PM
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Why not have a third game as an Arcade CD? That would have been awesome!
Could be a interesting homebrewn game... Anyway, the axe games rule, enough said. ^^
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Damon Plus on November 04, 2011, 03:34:36 AM
Sounds good enough.
About how much would it cost to get Legendary Axe 2 with the cardboard box? (as I like them, hehe)
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: nodtveidt on November 04, 2011, 04:34:42 AM
I prefer 2 because 1 has some technical flaws that drive me mad.
Oh, and 2 is supposed to be dark. The Japanese version is called Dark Legend, afaik.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: rag-time4 on November 04, 2011, 05:19:49 AM
I've cleared both axe games, as well as shapeshifter, and i prefer axe 1 over axe 2.
The one thing that axe 2 has going for it is that to me, most of the sprites have a much more polished look. Axe 1 has more interesting and challenging stages. Axe 2 was a total breeze for me while some parts of axe 1 were quite challenging.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: spenoza on November 04, 2011, 06:18:39 AM
I gotta say, I think I enjoyed the actual play experience of Axe 1 over 2. It just felt right.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: nodtveidt on November 04, 2011, 06:56:53 AM
1 was only challenging to me because the gameplay wasn't as polished. Swap 1's stage design with 2's game engine and suddenly 2 will be the more challenging one.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Supremo_Lagarto on November 06, 2011, 12:36:48 PM
They are both fantastic.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Dyna138 on November 07, 2011, 12:41:22 PM
They are both must owns IMO. As a kid I preferred Legendary Axe II, probably cause it was easier, but nowadays I think Legendary Axe I is the better game. Aesthetically I really love part II for the music and overall dark tone of the entire game, not to mention the bizarre ending. Gameplay wise I is more satisfying to me.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Mathius on November 07, 2011, 04:00:40 PM
Yeah I just love to overall vibe in Legendary Axe compared to LA II. There is something about the game that I can't quite put my finger on. It just has a magic to it that the second one doesn't have.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Samurai Ghost on November 07, 2011, 06:05:20 PM
I like both, but really like the atmosphere and controls of the second one. It reminds me a lot of the classic Castlevania games but with a lot better control and weapon variety which is basically perfect for me.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: spenoza on November 07, 2011, 06:52:59 PM
1 was only challenging to me because the gameplay wasn't as polished. Swap 1's stage design with 2's game engine and suddenly 2 will be the more challenging one.
I don't agree that it is about polish. I think the games were just shooting for a different feel. 2 is faster paced, about getting in there and hacking shit up. 1 is a bit slower, but that's fine with me. Rushing ahead will get your ass killed in a way that it won't in 2.
Truth told, I really don't think this discussion thread would be happening at all if these two unrelated games weren't released under the same header in the US. Someone mentioned Rastan Saga II. Why isn't that being brought up as well? It's a hack n' slash game with a similar feel, and is by far the worst of the 3, IMO.
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: DesmondThe3rd on November 07, 2011, 07:40:02 PM
Oh great, time to get some heat because I loved the first Legendary Axe and was definitely disappointed with the sequel for many reasons. I even did a couple of videos of them awhile ago here: Legendary Axe review: Legendary Axe II review:
Title: Re: Legendary Axe 1 or 2?
Post by: Gogan on November 11, 2011, 07:35:16 AM