Battle Arena Toshinden 3 PS1 box art

PlayStation · Fighting

Battle Arena Toshinden 3

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreFighting
DeveloperTakara
PublisherPlaymates Interactive Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBattle Arena Toshinden
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Takara and published by Playmates Interactive Entertainment, Battle Arena Toshinden 3 arrived on the PlayStation in 1996 as a fighting game.

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.

It is part of the Battle Arena Toshinden series; on the PS1 you can also try Battle Arena Toshinden, Battle Arena Toshinden 2 and Toshinden 4. The series also appears on other systems with Battle Arena Toshinden (Saturn) and Battle Arena Toshinden (Game Boy). Takara also made Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals, Beast Wars: Transformers and ...Iru! for the PS1.

Battle Arena Toshinden 3 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 Toshinden 3 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 3 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Battle Arena Toshinden 3 cheats & codes

59 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

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Battle Arena Toshinden 3 walkthroughs & guides

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Battle Arena Toshinden 3 FAQ

When did Battle Arena Toshinden 3 come out on the PS1?

Battle Arena Toshinden 3 was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Battle Arena Toshinden 3?

It was developed by Takara and published by Playmates Interactive Entertainment.

Is Battle Arena Toshinden 3 multiplayer?

Yes. Battle Arena Toshinden 3 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Battle Arena Toshinden 3 take to play?

As a fighting game, Battle Arena Toshinden 3 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 3 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.

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