One of the most interesting things about the original Golden Axe are the opening and closing sequences. They are presented here, for your personal enjoyment.
	The Beginning Gilius arrives on the scene to see his friend Alex being attacked by one of Death Adder's henchmen.

	Gilius arrives to help, but is he too late?

	Ask and ye shall be answered, oh wise Gilius.

	Heroes are needed!

	Vengeance is the best medicine.

	You will be avenged, Alex!

	The Ending Gilius knocks Death Adder down, but will it be enough?

	Death Adder appears shaken, but he is sure to get back up and fight!

	What's that? An axe falling from the sky?

	Yep, it's an axe. But I'm sure Death Adder will move out of the way.

	Too late!

	The King and Princess are saved!

	Meanwhile, in a Japanese arcade, young children are playing "Great Axe."

	When, strangely, the machine starts to smoke.

	And out pops one of Death Adder's henchmen.

	Followed by more and more.

	The children, fearing for their lives, run for the door.

	From beyond the grave, Death Adder shouts, "Seize them!"

	But the heroes pop out and are in close pursuit.

	Outside the arcade, the Japanese streets are quiet.

	Then the sweet sounds of frightened, running children fill the air.

	No worries . . . our heroes are also in pursuit.

	See you next game!

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