Name this game?

[Neon Ignition]

You're right, the sequels seemed to have one but not the original. Plus I can't find references to an arcade version but I've played one so not sure how that came about

[Asura]

Adventure Island?
Made by Hudsonsoft and has a world map

You sure it has a map? I looked at this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly734lgeIAs

[Neon Ignition]

Adventure Island?
Made by Hudsonsoft and has a world map

[Asura]

It's definitely not Golden Axe, or he's mixing them up?

He thinks it might've been Caveman Ninja, but he recalls there being a map at the start, and CN doesn't have one.

Still, he's not certain. He said with it being over 30 years ago, it's a bit of a blur, and he might be conflating several different games in his memory.

[ZipZap]

No axe, but it otherwise sounds like Wardner.



...or perhaps Toki

[Baseley09]

Does sound Tiger Road-y.

[Colin]

Rygar? Not that you throw an axe, but still might be.

[Goemon]

Tiger Road?
Legendary Axe?
Astyanax?

[QualityChimp]

It's definitely not Golden Axe, or he's mixing them up?

[Asura]

Dynagear?

Definitely not this.

He thinks it might have been Caveman Ninja, @QualityChimp - but he's pretty sure about the map.

EDIT: He also things mid-80s - definitely not 90s.

[dvdx2]

Dynagear?

[QualityChimp]

Cartoon or serious?

[Asura]

I don't think so [MENTION=10111]QualityChimp[/MENTION] - he seems pretty clear about it having a map.

[QualityChimp]

Caveman Ninja?

[Asura]

Sounds VERY much like Wonderboy to me

He insists it wasn't - but maybe it was one of the sequels?