The Astyanax

I got to know that this game is called "The Astyanax" a few weeks ago. Till then, to me this game was "Golden Axe 3". And my cartridge had a Japanese version of the game, so I could not get the plot. Anyway, here's the intro:

So, our hero is a sixteen year old schoolboy, whose name is "Astyanax". The name is not exactly Greek, as he states. Astyanax, which means "High king of the City", was the son of Prince Hector. Hector (of "Troy" fame) was the crown prince of Troy, who killed Achilles' cousin Patrocolus in the battle of Troy. Angered, Achilles slew him in combat, and dragged his dead body over the battlefield. After the battle is over, Astyanax is discovered by the Greeks. His future is uncertain: he was either thrown from the city's walls, resulting in his death, or perhaps he escaped the city altogether.

But I'm digressing. A little "Gameplay Footage":

Miss Cutie has summoned Astyanax to her world. Apparently, he is a "Chosen Warrior", destined to free them. Left with little choice, our hero braces himself for a battle with the Evil Wizard Blackhorn and his minions to save Princess Rosebud (a typical knight in shining armour).

I remember playing this game a few years ago, and the concept of "Power" seemed pretty cool. Relentless hacking at enemies won't work here. Stay your blade, wait for the power meter to fill, and then strike. The more the power, greater the damage. The axe can be upgraded into a spear, and then a sword. You can use your magic to send fireballs across the screen, kill all enemies with a single flash, or stop time itself.

I haven't finished this game yet. Remlia looks easy, but it gets tougher up ahead. I got so far as the level "Marshy", but the evil wizard's evil minions got the better of me. But still, I'm not giving up on Astyanax. Not yet, anyway.