PlayStation · Fighting
Battle Arena Toshinden
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Takara |
| Publisher | Sony |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Battle Arena Toshinden |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1995, Battle Arena Toshinden is a fighting game developed by Takara and published by Sony.
It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1995 include Rayman, Mortal Kombat 3 and FIFA Soccer 96. Among the 106 PS1 fighting games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Battle Arena Toshinden series; on the PS1 you can also try Battle Arena Toshinden 2, Toshinden 4 and Battle Arena Toshinden 3. 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 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 want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Battle Arena Toshinden 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 cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command P1 | D01CA824
???? |
|---|---|
| Joker Command P2 | D01CA826
???? |
| Infinite Time | 801CA81C
0B3A |
| Attacks do ?? damage | 8017BBC0
0???
8017BBC2
2410 |
| Each Round Lasts 5 Seconds | D01CA6E8
0B3A
801CA6E8
000A |
| Computer is Stupid; Doesn't Fight Very Much | 801BC36A
0000
801BC296
0000 |
Battle Arena Toshinden walkthroughs & guides
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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 Toshinden FAQ
When did Battle Arena Toshinden come out on the PS1?
Battle Arena Toshinden was released for the PlayStation in 1995.
Who made Battle Arena Toshinden?
It was developed by Takara and published by Sony.
Is Battle Arena Toshinden multiplayer?
Yes. Battle Arena Toshinden supports up to 2 players.
How long does Battle Arena Toshinden take to play?
As a fighting game, Battle Arena Toshinden 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 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.