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| Game Code: | AX | Genre: | Shooter / Overhead and Side Scrolling |
| US Title: | Axelay | US Publisher: | Konami |
| Japan Title: | Axelay | Japan Publisher: | Konami |
| Title in Kanji: | Title in Kana: | アクスレイ | |
| European Title: | Axelay | Europe Publisher: | Konami |
| Developer: | Konami | Players: | 1 |
| Accessories: | none | Special Chips: | none |
| Save: | none |
One of THE most graphically impressive games available for the Super Nintendo, and arguably the single best shooter for the system. This really is a gem. Even though released relatively early in the Nintendo's history, this game still holds up to criticism even today. You have two viewpoints in the game, which alternate between levels. This is similar to Konami's classic earlier shooters, but yet much more graphically impressive. The sound is also excellent, with a variety of music scores to match the breathtaking, fast-paced scenes. You have to do battle over a large number of levels with Konami's famed massive end-bosses awaiting you. You can collect a large, impressive arsenal of weapons including a laser cannon and a fireball launcher. Overall, this game is one that I think will suit almost anybody to to its instant playability. A great addition to any collecton. - MD Pontiac
Cartridge label information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-AX-USA | regular release | link |
| Asia | Japan | SHVC-AX | regular release | link |
| PAL | Australia | regular release | link |
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PCB Information
| ROM Chip ID | Region | Known Man. Dates | PCB Type | CIC | SRAM | Decoder/ Logic Circuit | Special Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHVC-AX-0 (front) | Japan | 9234 | SHVC-1A0N-02 | D411A | - | - | - |
| SPAL-AX-0 (front) (back) | PAL | 9248 | SHVC-1A0N-20 | D413A | - | - | - |
| SPAL-AX-0 (front) | PAL | 9307 | SHVC-1A0N-20 | D413A | - | - | - |
| SNS-AX-0 (front) | USA | 9228 | SHVC-1A0N-02 | D411 | - | - | - |
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Box information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Front scan | Back scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-AX-USA | regular release | link | link |
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Published Review Scores
| Nintendo Power | Publication date: October 1991 |
Issue: 41 | Page: 105 |
| Graphics and Sound: 4.1/5 | Play Control: 3.9/5 | Challenge: 3.5/5 | Theme and Fun: 3.6/5 |
| Nintendo Power | Publication date: November 1992 |
Issue: 42 | Page: 107 |
| Graphics and Sound: 4.1/5 | Play Control: 3.8/5 | Challenge: 3.4/5 | Theme and Fun: 3.6/5 |
Bibliography
- Nintendo Power, Pak Watch (Preview), Publication date: August 1992, Volume: 39, Pages: 111
- Nintendo Power, George & Rob's Now Playing (review), Publication date: October 1992, Volume: 41, Pages: 104
- Nintendo Power, Review, Publication date: October 1992, Volume: 41, Pages: 105
- Nintendo Power, Featured article (game overview), Publication date: November 1992, Volume: 42, Pages: 88-91