Battle Arena Toshinden Classic
PlayStation · Fighting
Toshinden 4
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Takara |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Battle Arena Toshinden |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Takara and published by Virgin Interactive, Toshinden 4 arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a fighting game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Battle Arena Toshinden 4.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
It is part of the Battle Arena Toshinden series; on the PS1 you can also try Battle Arena Toshinden, Battle Arena Toshinden 2 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.
Toshinden 4 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 Toshinden 4 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.
Toshinden 4 cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Reversed Complementary Joker Command P1 | D01D69BA
???? |
|---|---|
| Reversed Complementary Joker Command P2 | D01D69DC
???? |
| PAL2NTSC | 3018CB4A
0040 |
| Infinite vitality gauge P1 & P2 | D011144C
00D6
3011144C
0000 |
Toshinden 4 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.
Toshinden 4 FAQ
When did Toshinden 4 come out on the PS1?
Toshinden 4 was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Toshinden 4?
It was developed by Takara and published by Virgin Interactive.
Is Toshinden 4 multiplayer?
Yes. Toshinden 4 supports up to 2 players.
How long does Toshinden 4 take to play?
As a fighting game, Toshinden 4 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 Toshinden 4 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.