Golden Axe III significantly expanded the "beat 'em up" formula with several new mechanics:
Players must choose between Path A (top) and Path B (bottom) multiple times. Path B is generally considered more difficult, featuring more possessed heroes and tougher boss fights. golden-axe-3-installments-tutorials
Each character has a unique special move executed with Attack + Jump (e.g., Sarah's boomerang sword throw). Golden Axe III significantly expanded the "beat 'em