Golden Ax III is a beat ’em up video game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive in 1991. It is the third installment in the Golden Ax series, and the last to be released for Mega Drive.
The game is set after the events of Golden Ax II, with the main enemy being Death Adder, an evil magician who defeated and took over the kingdom of Yuria. Players can choose one of four main characters to control: Tyris Flare, a female warrior; Ax Battler, a Norse warrior; Gillius Thunderhead, a giant knight; and Dinan, a magician.
Golden Ax III has similar gameplay to previous installments, with the player having to fight through levels to reach the end of the game. The game features several improvements compared to previous installments.
Golden Ax III is considered an excellent beat ’em up game, with beautiful graphics, engaging gameplay and vivid sound. The game has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide.