Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection -- Golden Axe Warrior.

The credits have rolled on Golden Axe Warrior. The game was originally released for the SEGA Master System in 1991. That was very late in the system's life. It was one of those 'we're still supporting our Master System fan base' titles while most everyone else had moved on to the 16-bit era. The game was most certainly not a throwaway title. In fact, it's probably the best Zelda clone on the market. It's a clone of the original Legend of Zelda with flip screen progression and four way movement and a secret hidden on every screen. It does have a couple things Zelda does not have though, and that's a story and real challenge. The game has towns filled with non-player characters and a clear story and a sense of why you're doing everything. The game is also rather tough. In both the puzzles and the combat. The enemies are determined to kill you throughout the game. And the bosses are true challenges. The game is great looking with colorful and clear graphics. The sound is pretty good with a couple of tracks from Golden Axe in the mix. Anyone looking for the toughest version of the Legend of Zelda should check out Golden Axe Warrior. It was great replaying this one. Now where to go from here...