
Through the story mode the player is introduced to two non-player characters Gilius Thunderhead the dwarf and Tarik the Ax Battler. In the story mode of Beast Rider the player controls Tyris Flare, an amazon from the original games. Armor is unlocked as one progresses through the story or Campaign. Each mode allows for the collection of tribute, which is used to increase magic strength and unlock weapons. Gameplay is divided into three types: Campaign, Challenge and Trials. While this is a major shift in game style from the previous games, Beast Rider maintains many of the elements from the originals such as magic and riding beasts, as well as sending the player on a quest to defeat Death Adder.


Beast Rider is the first Golden Axe game in 3D as opposed to side scrolling hack and slash.
