=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Golden Axe II FAQ By: Goh_Billy (billy_kane_32@hotmail.com) Version #: 3.0 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Sections -------- 1. Legend 2. System 2.1 Basics 2.2 Powerups 3. Characters 3.1 Ax Battler 3.2 Tyris Flare 3.3 Gilius Thunderhead 4. Misc. And Easter Eggs 5. Conclusion 5.1 What's Missing/Needed 5.2 Credits =============================================================================== 1. Legend =============================================================================== ub u uf f - Forward A - Attack + - And \ | / b - Back J - Jump / - Or b-- --f u - Up M - Magic , - Then / | \ d - Down db d df =============================================================================== 2. System =============================================================================== ************** * 2.1 Basics * ************** Run aka Dash tap a direction twice (hold the direction to continue running) Basic Chains refer to movelist note that for the next part of the chain to come out, the previous part must connect with the enemy Special Attack J+A Magic Attack hold M, release the amount of magic books you have in your possession corresponds to the amount of magic bars displayed for your character; hold M and release it at the approiate level to perform a Magic Attack; you can charge M while moving and attacking Pick Up Object walk over item Ride On Beast walk on top of beast Dash tap a direction twice (hold the direction to continue running) Charge Move A Jump J Jump J Kick/Tail/Flame action depends on which beast you ride Magic Attack hold M, release you will perform your normal Magic Attack, but will get back on the beast immediately afterwards Pick Up Object walk over item **************** * 2.2 Powerups * **************** Magic Books: Get these by knocking down the Mages. These increase your magic bars. The more magic bars you have, the higher you can charge your Magic Attacks. If you have no magic bars, you cannot perform a Magic Attack. Food: Get these by knocking down the green Mages during the bonus levels. These replenish health. =============================================================================== 3. Characters =============================================================================== ******************************************************************************* * 3.1 Ax Battler * ******************************************************************************* Basic Chains ------------ A far/close----> A far --------> A far ---------> A far (Slash) | (Slash Upper) | (Slash) | (Slash Upper/Side Kick) | A close | A close | A close | (Handle Smack)| (Handle Smack) | (Big Boot) | | | | | | --> A very close -> A very close --> A very close [can hold b to [can hold b to [can hold b to throw behind] throw behind] throw behind] (Lift Toss) (Lift Toss) (Lift Toss) Basic Moves ----------- Down Sword b+J/f+J/J, A (can press A you can use b/f during the rapidly for more slices) actual Down Sword to switch directions as you descend Shoulder Charge Dash, A Kill Sword Dash, J, A you can use b/f during the actual Kill Sword to switch directions as you descend Special Move ------------ Reverse Pounce J+A Magic ----- Tornado Scuffle press and hold M until you fill 1-2 of your magic bars, then release M Twister Toss press and hold M until you fill 3 of your magic bars, then release M Wind Explosion press and hold M until you fill 4 of your magic bars, then release M Double Cyclone press and hold M until you fill 5 of your magic bars, then release M ******************************************************************************* * 3.2 Tyris Flare * ******************************************************************************* Basic Chains ------------ A far/close----> A far --------> A far ---------> A far (Slash) | (Slash Upper) | (Slash/Heavy | (Fatal Stab) | A close | Slash) | A close | (Handle Smack)| #Note: If you | (Big Boot) | | get the Heavy | | | Slash your | --> A very close | chain will --> A very close [can hold b to | end# [can hold b to throw behind] | A close throw behind] (Lift Toss) | (Handle Smack) (Lift Toss) | | -> A very close [can hold b to throw behind] (Lift Toss) Basic Moves ----------- Down Sword b+J/f+J/J, A (can press A you can use b/f during the rapidly for more slices) actual Down Sword to switch directions as you descend Flying Kick Dash, A Kill Sword Dash, J, A you can use b/f during the actual Kill Sword to switch directions as you descend Special Move ------------ Flip Kick J+A Magic ----- Phoenix Engulf press and hold M until you fill 1-3 of your magic bars, then release M Inferno Towers press and hold M until you fill 4 of your magic bars, then release M Bubbling Earth press and hold M until you fill 5 of your magic bars, then release M Fire Falls press and hold M until you fill 6 of your magic bars, then release M Giant Phoenix press and hold M until you fill 7 of your magic bars, then release M Awaken Dragon press and hold M until you fill 8 of your magic bars, then release M ******************************************************************************* * 3.3 Gilius Thunderhead * ******************************************************************************* Basic Chains ------------ A far/close----> A far --------> A far (Big Slash) | (Quick Swing) | (Big Slash/Axe Thrust) | | | | | -> A very close | [can hold b to | throw behind] | (Lift Toss) | | --> A close --------> A close ---------> A close | (Handle Smack)| (Handle Smack) | (Big Boot) | | | | | | --> A very close -> A very close --> A very close [can hold b to [can hold b to [can hold b to throw behind] throw behind] throw behind] (Lift Toss) (Lift Toss) (Lift Toss) Basic Moves ----------- Down Axe b+J/f+J/J, A (can press A you can use b/f during the rapidly for more slices) actual Down Axe to switch directions as you descend Deadly Horns Dash, A Kill Axe Dash, J, A you can use b/f during the actual Kill Axe to switch directions as you descend Special Move ------------ Axe Stand Spin J+A Magic ----- Rocky Rain press and hold M until you fill 1 of your magic bars, then release M Crushing Rain press and hold M until you fill 2-3 of your magic bars, then release M Tumbling Destruction press and hold M until you fill 4 of your magic bars, then release M =============================================================================== 4. Misc. And Easter Eggs =============================================================================== Level Select ------------ At the beginning of the game press and hold A+B+C. Then press Start. Release B and C (but continue to hold down A). Highlight Options and press B+C. Move to Exit and press B+C again. Highlight the number of players you want and press B+C. Then highlight Normal Game and press B+C. Finally, select your character by pressing Up+B+C+Start. If you did this code correctly (remember to keep A held down the whole time throughout the code), you will see numbers that correspond to the levels. Release A and use A or B to change the level. Press Start to play. Full Magic ---------- Go to Options and make sure your Magic is set to Special. Then start the game. Just when you reach the boss (works on bosses from level 1-4), hold A when the music cues. Hold A the entire time and beat the boss. Release the A button just as the screen turns black. At the bonus level, do nothing. You should then have full magic on the next level. Extra Continues --------------- Highlight Options. Then press and hold A+B+C, and press Start. Release A, but continue to hold B+C. Continue to hold B+C throughout the code. Move to Exit and press Start. Then select your game by continuing to use Start to make the rest of your selections. =============================================================================== 5. Conclusion =============================================================================== 5.1 What's Missing/Needed -Clean up and corrections -If you have anything to add, any corrections I need to make, please email me at billy_kane_32@hotmail.com. Credit will be given for your contribution. 5.2 Credits -Sega -Gamefaqs -And me for writing this FAQ