Battletoads in Ragnarok's World Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action / Beat 'em Up

Battletoads in Ragnarok's World

SystemGame Boy
Released1993
GenreAction, Beat 'em Up
DeveloperRareware
PublisherTradewest
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBattletoads
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Rareware and published by Tradewest, Battletoads in Ragnarok's World arrived on the Game Boy in 1993 as an action game. It blends action and beat 'em up elements.

It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land.

It is part of the Battletoads series; on the Game Boy you can also try Battletoads. The series also appears on other systems with Battletoads (NES) and Battletoads (Genesis). Rareware also made Donkey Kong Land, Donkey Kong Land 2 and Donkey Kong Land III for the Game Boy.

Battletoads in Ragnarok's World is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Battletoads in Ragnarok's World is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Battletoads in Ragnarok's World gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Battletoads in Ragnarok's World cheats & codes

14 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lives01050EC6
Infinite Energy013F0DC6
Invincible014031C6

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Battletoads in Ragnarok's World walkthroughs & guides

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Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Battletoads in Ragnarok's World FAQ

When did Battletoads in Ragnarok's World come out on the Game Boy?

Battletoads in Ragnarok's World was released for the Game Boy in 1993.

Who made Battletoads in Ragnarok's World?

It was developed by Rareware and published by Tradewest.

Is Battletoads in Ragnarok's World multiplayer?

No. Battletoads in Ragnarok's World is a single-player game.

How long does Battletoads in Ragnarok's World take to play?

As an action game, Battletoads in Ragnarok's World typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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.

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