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Original Appearance: |
Streets of Rage (1991) |
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Platform of Origin" |
Sega Genesis |
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Unit Type: |
Solo |
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Cross appearances: |
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Voice Actor: |
Tomokazu Sugita |
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First Chapter Appearance: |
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Axel Stone (アクセル・ストーン Akuseru Sutōn?) is the of main protagonists of the Streets of Rage series and is a playable solo unit in Project X Zone 2.
Profile[]
An ex-cop and martial artist who loves video games. He is best friends with Adam Hunter, Blaze Fielding and Max "Thunder" Hatchett and gets along well with Eddie "Skate" Hunter. It is unknown when, but as a strong martial artist training, he comes to know Shiva is his rival with evil intentions.
A former police detective in the first game, he later opened his own karate dojo in the outskirts of the city (although in the Japanese Bare Knuckle 3 storyline, he is actually transferred to the Special Investigation department).
Crosspedia Entry[]
Policeman and master of martial arts. When he learned that even the police force had been corrupted by the massive criminal syndicate ruling over his city, he resigned in disgust. Along with his partners Blaze and Adam, he vowed to take down the syndicate using only his body as a weapon.
The leader of the syndicate, Mr. X, manged to survive this assault and launched a new plot, but this too was crushed by Axel and his comrades.
Axel has an impulsive personality, leading him to provoke his enemies. However, he's a passionate defender of justice, and he despises seeing innocent people fall victim to the ambitions of criminals. Now he's back in the police force as a member of the special criminal investigation force.
Theme[]
His theme is "Go Straight" from Streets of Rage 2.
Gameplay[]
He uses his many brawling skills, including his Dragon Smash and Dragon Wing from SoR 3.
Attack[]
| Name | Strength | Effect |
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| Dragon Wing | A | None |
Skill List[]
| Name | SP Cost | Target | Effect | Description |
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| The Iron Fist of Rage | 150 | Self | Attack +100% | Axel's fists are ready to take on the evil that lurks in the streets of rage. |
| Requiem for a Brawl | 100 | N/A | XP Recovery: 100 | Axel gives a few respectful parting words for the boss he just defeated. Whattaguy! |
Auto Skill List[]
| Name | CP Cost | Activation Rate | Effect | Description |
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| Martial Arts | 0 | Start of Turn: 100% | Nullifies Heavy | Axel's mastery of martial arts lets him blow away, no mater how large. |
| Backfist | 750 | After Action: Fewer Active Allies than Enemies | Nullifies Back Attacks | Axel, unfazed by being surrounded, punches away at foes from the rear. |
| Nelson Hold | 1000 | Start of Turn: 5 or more types of Skills in effect | Extends Cross Freeze | Axel confronts foes from behind, freezing them in place. |
| Power Charge | 1250 | After Action: XP 100 or more | Charge Bonus Damage +20% | Axel's spirit charges up during battle, unlocking powerful attacks. |
| Team Attack | 500 | Start of Turn: XP 50 or more | Join Counterattacks | Axel always lends a helping hand to his allies as he battles his foes. |
Quotes[]
List of Quotes - Axel Stone (Story/PXZ2)
Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- Axel is the only character that originates from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive.
- Axel is the sole representative of the Streets of Rage series.
- Axel is the oldest playable Sega character as he debuted in 1991.
- Opa-Opa from Fantasy Zone, who appears in Ulala's attack in both games, came out in 1986.
- Axel, Guy, Haggar, and the Commando Team are the only characters to come from beat-em up games.
- Axel Stone story happens to be takes place between Streets of Rage 3 and Streets of Rage 4, as foreshadowed by Mr. X, whose soul inhabited inside Axel's robot duplicate.