Axe & Bow Land

Axe & Bow Land is a pixel art action game set in a mythical era inspired by Aztec culture. Players take the roles of brothers Axel and Bowie, warriors chosen by an ancient prophecy. They carry sacred relics: a magical axe that can freeze enemies and a divine bow. Their homeland has been corrupted by a dark energy that emerges from an ancient temple, and the brothers are immune to it. The story is told through illustrated intros and endings.

The game is divided into six worlds, each with five levels. Levels include platforming stages with puzzles, boss battles and fast-paced shoot ’em up sections. Axel freezes enemies and can use them as platforms to reach new areas, while Bowie uses his bow in dedicated shoot ’em up stages. Enemies under the influence of the darkness include corrupted animals and Aztec warriors. Progress is stage-based, so the game does not need to be completed in a single sitting.

There are two game modes. Story Mode offers infinite retries and saves progress after each level. Arcade Mode uses limited lives and objectives to complete in a single playthrough. The ending a player reaches depends on the level of challenge achieved. The graphics use a 320×240 resolution, with a colour palette inspired by Rainbow Islands, and the platforming puzzles draw on games such as ElecHead. The game also includes a soundtrack with music for each world.