Golden Axe II
Golden Axe II remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
Golden Axe II Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Golden Axe II on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Golden Axe II Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Golden Axe II on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Golden Axe II" Mega Drive longplay 1993
Golden Axe II Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Golden Axe II. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives (Use On A Real PAR)
FF0880:0002 -
Always Keep Five Bombs (Use On A Real PAR)
FF0882:0005 -
Infinite Energy P1
FF0883:03 -
Infinite Lives (Player 1)
FF0880:03 -
Infinite Lives (Player 2)
FF0924:03 -
Infinite Health (Player 1)
FF083E:05FF083E:0005 -
Infinite Health (Player 2)
FF08E2:05FF08E2:0005 -
Invincible/Enemies Won't Attack (Player 1)
FF0889:63FF0888:0063 -
Invincibility (Player 1)
FF0841:64FF0840:0064 -
Invincibility (Player 2)
FF08E5:64FF08E4:0064 -
Set Max./Infinite Magic (Player 1)
FF0882:??FF0882:0005 -
Set Max./Infinite Magic (Player 2)
FF0926:??FF0926:0000
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Set Max. Magic Attack (Player 1)
FF088D:??FF088C:0005 -
Set Max. Magic Attack (Player 2)
FF0931:??FF0930:0000 -
Infinite Credits
FF07E8:05FF07E8:0005 -
Stage Select
FF07E7:??FF07E6:0000 -
Battle Modifier (Duel Mode)
FF07CB:??FF07CA:0000 -
Kill Every Enemy Or Boss With One Knockdown
FF0B72:00+FF0986:00+FF0A2A:00+FF0ACE:00+FF0AD4:00+FF0C16:00FF0B72:0000+FF0986:0000+FF0A2A:0000+FF0ACE:0000+FF0AD4:0000+FF0C16:0000 -
Enemies Don't Attack Player 2
FF092D:02FF092E:0002FF092C:0002 -
Infinite Energy Player 1
FF0840:0003 -
Infinite Lives Player 1
FF0882:0003 -
Infinite Magic Player 1
FF0884:0008 -
Enemies Don't Attack Player 1
FF088A:0002FF0888:0002 -
Infinite Lives Player 2
FF0926:0003FF0924:0003 -
Infinite Energy Player 2
FF08E4:0003FF08E2:0003 -
Infinite Magic Player 2
FF0928:0008FF0926:0008 -
Invincibility
RYNT-A6XY+RYPT-A6WA+RZDT-A61YRYNA-A6TA+RYNT-A61R+R11A-A6T0 -
Player 1 starts with 1 life
AEBT-AADN -
Player 1 starts with 2 lives
AJBT-AADN -
Player 1 starts with 5 lives
AYBT-AADN
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Axe II released?
Golden Axe II was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Golden Axe II?
Golden Axe II was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Golden Axe II support?
Golden Axe II supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Golden Axe II?
Golden Axe II is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Golden Axe II for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Golden Axe II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Golden Axe II in the browser?
No. Golden Axe II streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Golden Axe II?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Golden Axe II work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Golden Axe II this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Golden Axe II. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
