Battle Arena Toshinden
Sega Saturn · Fighting
Battle Arena Toshinden
Certified classic
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Tamsoft |
| Publisher | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Battle Arena Toshinden |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Tamsoft and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Battle Arena Toshinden arrived on the Sega Saturn as a fighting game.
Among the 30 Saturn fighting games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Battle Arena Toshinden series. The series also appears on other systems with Battle Arena Toshinden (PS1) and Battle Arena Toshinden 2 (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 Saturn'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 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Saturn games today
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Battle Arena Toshinden FAQ
Who made Battle Arena Toshinden?
It was developed by Tamsoft and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
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.