Battletoads

Battletoads

Released1994
Up to three players, as the Battletoads, brawl aliens and mutant rodents through six levels to save the universe from the Dark Queen. The game also includes vertical and bonus levels. Each Toad has its own signature attack, and as customary for the series, players can knock enemies towards the screen, breaking the fourth wall. Rare took greater liberties with violence and gore in Battletoads Arcade since the product was not destined for home consoles. It was Rare's first game to use the 3D graphics technology that was implemented in Donkey Kong Country and Killer Instinct. Although the game playtested well and appeared financially viable, the publisher hesitated to release the game. A port for the Super Nintendo was in production but canceled. The game received its console debut when it was emulated in the 2015 Rare Replay, a compilation of games from Rare's history for the Xbox One.
72Wit Score

Details

DeveloperRare
PublisherElectronic Arts, Tradewest Inc
ReleasedMarch 1, 1994
StatusReleased
GenresFightingHack and slash/Beat 'em up
ThemesActionScience fiction
PlatformsSUP Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemARC Arcade
ModesMultiplayerSingle playerCo-operative
SeriesBattletoads

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About This Game

The Dark Queen has returned with fresh ambitions, this time targeting the Galactic Corporation's defense fleet from her massive warship, the Gargantua. Determined not to repeat past mistakes, she's assembled a formidable roster of new villains alongside her trusted lieutenants Big Blag and Robo-Manus, including the ruthless General Vermin and the mechanical Robo Rat. The Battletoads must prepare for their most dangerous confrontation yet as they rally to defend their civilization from the Queen's escalating threat.