Axe & Bow Land

In Axe & Bow Land, players take on the role of brothers Axel and Bowie, warriors chosen by an ancient prophecy and armed with sacred relics: a magical axe capable of freezing enemies and a divine bow. Set in a mythical Aztec-inspired era, the game tells the story of a once-peaceful land, now corrupted by a strange and dark energy emanating from an ancient temple. Axel and Bowie, immune to the control of this malevolent force, are the only ones capable of embarking on the adventure to restore peace and balance to their homeland.

The journey unfolds across six unique worlds, each with five levels featuring varied challenges: from puzzle-filled platforming stages —inspired by games like ElecHead— to intense boss battles and fast-paced shoot ’em up levels. Each stage is carefully crafted in pixel art, with a color palette inspired by the classic Rainbow Islands, giving the game a nostalgic and visually appealing charm.

As they progress, players face enemies consumed by darkness, including corrupted animals and Aztec warriors. Axel, with his ability to immobilize foes and use them as platforms, opens paths to new areas; while Bowie, in his own shoot ’em up levels, annihilates threats with his divine bow. The game offers multiple endings, determined by the player’s actions throughout the adventure.

Key Features

• Two protagonists with unique abilities: Axel immobilizes enemies, turning them into platforms, while Bowie fights in shoot ’em up stages, wiping out threats.

• Six Aztec-themed worlds: From jungles to Aztec temples, each world features five levels with different enemies, puzzles, and final bosses.

• Retro pixel art graphics: A colorful, nostalgic aesthetic with a resolution of 320x240 pixels, inspired by the classic Rainbow Islands.

• Two gameplay modes that define the difficulty level:

  • Story Mode: more accessible, with infinite retries and saved progress after each level, similar to ElecHead or VVVVVV.

  • Arcade Mode: for expert players, with limited lives and objectives to complete in a single run, like in Rainbow Islands.

• Level-based progression system: you don’t need to finish the entire game in one sitting if you don’t want to.

• Two different endings depending on the level of challenge achieved.

• Immersive, culturally inspired narrative: The story is based on an Aztec prophecy and is told through introductory images and multiple endings, creating a rich and meaningful experience.

• Extensive soundtrack: The game features beautiful and catchy melodies accompanying each world, enhancing both atmosphere and gameplay immersion.