Game Boy · Fighting / Action
Battle Arena Toshinden
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Fighting, Action |
| Developer | Tamsoft |
| Publisher | Takara |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Battle Arena Toshinden |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Battle Arena Toshinden is a fighting game released in 1996 for the Game Boy, developed by Tamsoft and published by Takara. It blends fighting and action elements.
It landed about 7 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1996 include Donkey Kong Land 2, Mole Mania and Bomberman GB 3. Among the 17 Game Boy fighting games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Battle Arena Toshinden series. The series also appears on other systems with Battle Arena Toshinden (PS1) and Battle Arena Toshinden (Saturn).
Battle Arena Toshinden supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Battle Arena Toshinden is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Battle Arena Toshinden cheats & codes
33 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Player 1 Infinite Health | 014797C0 |
|---|---|
| Player 2 Infinite Health | 014797C1 |
| Player 1 Rounds Won Modifier | 010?F2C9 |
| Player 2 Rounds Won Modifier | 010?F3C9 |
| Ring-Out Modifier | 01??81C8 |
| Timer Modifier | 01??80C8 |
Battle Arena Toshinden walkthroughs & guides
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Battle Arena Toshinden FAQ
When did Battle Arena Toshinden come out on the Game Boy?
Battle Arena Toshinden was released for the Game Boy in 1996.
Who made Battle Arena Toshinden?
It was developed by Tamsoft and published by Takara.
Is Battle Arena Toshinden multiplayer?
Yes. Battle Arena Toshinden supports up to 2 players.
How long does Battle Arena Toshinden take to play?
As a fighting game, Battle Arena Toshinden typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Battle Arena Toshinden on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.