Golden Axe II Mega Drive
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- Sega Mega Drive - Golden Axe II 2 Complete w/ Manual £48.54
- Golden Axe II - Super Mega Drive 16-BIT Cartridge £10.80
- Golden Axe - Sega Mega Drive Game £27.99
- Sega Mega Drive - Golden Axe II 2 Complete w/ Manual £47.49
- VINTAGE 1991 SEGA MEGA DRIVE MEGADRIVE GOLDEN AXE II 2 16-BIT CARTRIDGE GAME PAL £49.99
- Golden Axe 2 Sega Mega Drive Game £21.21
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £33.15 | £10.80 | £68.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £39.81 | £10.80 | £68.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £40.75 | £11.99 | £85.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £37.46 | £11.99 | £85.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £35.09 | £14.54 | £52.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £40.84 | £14.54 | £107.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £30.05 | £14.54 | £48.54 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £27.87 | £14.54 | £48.54 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £27.87 | £14.54 | £48.54 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £31.40 | £14.54 | £48.54 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £27.90 | £14.54 | £47.39 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £27.90 | £14.54 | £47.39 | 10 |
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Game History
Golden Axe II was developed and published by Sega for the Mega Drive (Genesis) console. The game was created by the same team that produced the original Golden Axe arcade and home versions, continuing the fantasy-themed beat 'em up series.
The game was first released in Japan on June 1, 1991, followed by releases in North America and Europe later that year. It arrived during the Mega Drive's strong commercial period when the console was establishing itself as a serious competitor to the Super Nintendo.
Golden Axe II received generally positive reviews from gaming magazines at launch. Critics praised the expanded combat options, improved graphics over the original, and the addition of new playable characters. The game sold reasonably well, though it did not achieve the same cultural impact as the original arcade game or some competing beat 'em ups of the era.
Today, Golden Axe II holds significance among retro collectors for several reasons. It represents a quality example of early 1990s Mega Drive software and the beat 'em up genre at a time when such games were commercially viable. The game's relative obscurity compared to the first Golden Axe has made it sought after by genre enthusiasts and Sega completionists building comprehensive collections.
One notable aspect of the game was Sega's commitment to porting arcade experiences to home consoles during this period, and Golden Axe II demonstrated the studio's ability to create original sequels rather than direct arcade translations. The game featured improved animation frames and gameplay refinements tailored to the home console audience.
The cartridge itself has become moderately valuable on the secondary market, particularly in regions where it had limited distribution. Complete copies with original cases and manuals command higher prices among collectors. While not as rare as some Mega Drive titles, Golden Axe II remains a respectable part of the console's library and continues to appeal to beat 'em up enthusiasts and Sega collectors.