Battle Arena Nitoshinden

PlayStation · Fighting

Battle Arena Nitoshinden

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreFighting
DeveloperJapan Vistec
PublisherTakara
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Battle Arena Nitoshinden is a fighting game developed by Japan Vistec and published by Takara.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

Japan Vistec also made Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage and Shura no Mon for the PS1.

Battle Arena Nitoshinden 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 PS1 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 Nitoshinden 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 Nitoshinden walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Battle Arena Nitoshinden.

If you like Battle Arena Nitoshinden, the Matrix also picks…

Ehrgeiz box art
Ehrgeiz PS1 · 1998 · Fighting Classic

Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Battle Arena Nitoshinden FAQ

When did Battle Arena Nitoshinden come out on the PS1?

Battle Arena Nitoshinden was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Battle Arena Nitoshinden?

It was developed by Japan Vistec and published by Takara.

Is Battle Arena Nitoshinden multiplayer?

Yes. Battle Arena Nitoshinden supports up to 2 players.

How long does Battle Arena Nitoshinden take to play?

As a fighting game, Battle Arena Nitoshinden 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 Nitoshinden 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.

Not sure? Let the Matrix pick for you