Golden Axe III
Golden Axe III stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2.5K)
- Last updated
Golden Axe III Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Golden Axe III 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 III Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Golden Axe III 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 III" Mega Drive longplay 1993
Golden Axe III Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Golden Axe III. 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 Energy (Take No Damage From Enemies)
FFC8E6:3300 -
Infinite Lives (Player 1)
FFC8E0:02FFC8E0:0002 -
Infinite Lives (Player 2)
FFCA40:02FFCA40:0002 -
Infinite Health (Player 1)
FFC8E6:33 -
Infinite Health (Player 2)
FFCA46:33FFCA46:0033 -
Set Max. Health Meter (Player 1)
FFC8E8:03FFC8E8:0003 -
Set Max. Health Meter (Player 2)
FFCA48:03FFCA48:0003 -
Invincibility (Player 1)
FFC84C:80FFC84C:0080 -
Invincibility (Player 2)
FFC9AC:80FFC9AC:0080 -
Set Max./Infinite Magic (Player 1)
FFC8E4:06 -
Set Max./Infinite Magic (Player 2)
FFCA44:06FFCA44:0006 -
Always Have 4 Rescued Allies (Player 1)
FFC8E2:04FFC8E2:0004
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Always Have 4 Rescued Allies (Player 2)
FFCA42:04FFCA42:0004 -
Infinite Credits
FFC77C:05FFC77C:0005 -
Stage Select
FFC777:??FFC776:0000 -
Set Character Modifier (Player 1)
FFF315:??FFF314:0000 -
Set Character Modifier (Player 2)
FFF395:??FFF394:0000 -
Control Enemies
RY6T-A6TR -
Control Enemie (Alternate)
DT6T-AA2R+GT6T-AA3W+AA6T-AADL -
Regional Lockout Bypass
BT7T-CA9E -
Always Do Level 4 Magic
CX4T-AA8W -
Always Do Level 3 Magic
B55A-AA2N -
Untouchable By Regular Hits
9JHA-AA4J -
Untouchable By Special Hits
RYFA-A6WC -
1 Hit Kills Enemy
PAHA-AETE -
Lives
FFC8E0:0003 -
Magic Bottles
FFC8E4:0006 -
Energy
FFC8E6:0033 -
Start with 9 Lives
BHWA-AABC -
Start with Max Magic
A5WA-AAD8
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Axe III released?
Golden Axe III was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Golden Axe III?
Golden Axe III was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Golden Axe III support?
Golden Axe III supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Golden Axe III?
Golden Axe III is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Golden Axe III for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Golden Axe III runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Golden Axe III in the browser?
No. Golden Axe III 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 III?
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 III 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 III this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Golden Axe III. 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.
