Game Boy · Action / Beat 'em Up
Battletoads
Deep cut Co-op
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Tradewest |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Battletoads |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Battletoads is an action game released for the Game Boy, developed by Rareware and published by Tradewest. It blends action and beat 'em up elements.
It is part of the Battletoads series; on the Game Boy you can also try Battletoads in Ragnarok's World. 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 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 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 cheats & codes
44 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | 007-ED8-E66 |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives | 057-ED8-E66 |
| Start With 10 Lives | 097-ED8-E66 |
| Infinite Continues | 007-C2E-3BE |
| 1 Continue | 017-F28-E66 |
| 5 Continues | 057-F28-E66 |
Battletoads walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
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 FAQ
Who made Battletoads?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Tradewest.
Is Battletoads multiplayer?
No. Battletoads is a single-player game.
How long does Battletoads take to play?
As an action game, Battletoads 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.
Read more about Battletoads 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.