A deadly clan led by the devilish Dark Guld has taken over the land and captured the mighty Golden Axe, using it to wreak havoc on the people! You must help your team of three warriors, Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunder as they embark on an amazing journey to fight the evil clan and save the world from destruction in the amazing Golden Axe II! Bring your weapons down on your enemies with deft skill and awesome power to defeat them all!

If you liked this amazingly cool Sega Genesis title and would be into more brilliant games too, why not take a shot at the third from this series in Golden Axe III!