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Battletoads

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…

1 March 1994

Battletoads is a fighting developed by Rare, released 1 March 1994 on Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade.

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What Battletoads is

Battletoads is a fighting game developed by Rare and released in 1994. It was published by Electronic Arts. It is available on Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade.

The premise, in the publisher's words

She's back... the Dark Queen, that is. This time, her wickedness is lurking near the Galactic Corporation's defense fleet aboard her wicked rocket, the Gargantua. Our home-toads are rarin' to rumble against the Queen and her villainous sidekicks, Big Blag and Robo-Manus. But the ever cautions Dark Queen is not taking any chances, and this time she's brought some new reinforcements in the shape of new baddies like General Vermin and Robo Rat!
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer and includes co-op. Local play supports 3 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Battletoads series

Battletoads is the 11th of 13 entries we hold in the Battletoads series. The next entry was Battlemaniacs in 1996.

See all 13 Battletoads games in release order →

What it launched against

Battletoads launched on 1 March 1994, within three weeks of Super Metroid, X-COM: UFO Defense and Beneath a Steel Sky.

Released around the same time: Super Metroid, X-COM: UFO Defense, Beneath a Steel Sky.

Official trailer

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Screenshots

All media

Dlc

Quick answers

Battletoads — frequently asked questions

When did Battletoads come out?
Battletoads was released on 1 March 1994 for Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Arcade.
Does Battletoads have multiplayer?
Yes. Battletoads supports multiplayer, including co-op.

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