Battletoads & Double Dragon Classic Co-op
Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer / Beat 'em Up
Battletoads
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Platformer, Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Tradewest |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Battletoads |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 21 |
Battletoads is a platformer released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Rareware and published by Tradewest. It blends platformer and beat 'em up elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Yoshi and Adventure Island II. Among the 191 NES platformers in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Battletoads series. The series also appears on other systems with Battletoads (Genesis) and Battletoads in Battlemaniacs (SNES). Rareware also made Battletoads & Double Dragon, Cobra Triangle and R.C. Pro-Am for the NES.
Battletoads supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Battletoads is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Battletoads cheats & codes
97 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 1 Life | PENVZILA |
|---|---|
| 6 Lives | TENVZILA |
| 9 Lives | PENVZILE |
| Infinite Lives | GXXZZLVI |
| Enemies Easier To Kill | GXEILUSO |
| Mega-Jumping | EYSAUVEI |
Battletoads walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Battletoads.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Battletoads FAQ
When did Battletoads come out on the NES?
Battletoads was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Battletoads?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Tradewest.
Is Battletoads multiplayer?
Yes. Battletoads supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Battletoads take to play?
As a platformer, 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.