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Super Nintendo · Platformer / Beat 'em Up
Battletoads & Double Dragon
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Platformer, Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Sony Imagesoft |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Double Dragon |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Developed by Rareware and published by Sony Imagesoft, Battletoads & Double Dragon arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a platformer. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Battletoads-Double Dragon. It blends platformer and beat 'em up elements.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 140 SNES platformers in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
It is part of the Double Dragon series; on the SNES you can also try Super Double Dragon and Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls. The series also appears on other systems with Double Dragon (2600) and Double Dragon (Master System). Rareware also made Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! for the SNES.
Battletoads & Double Dragon supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Battletoads & Double Dragon is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Battletoads & Double Dragon cheats & codes
54 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 2 Lives | DF60-D76D |
|---|---|
| Start With 10 Lives | DB60-D76D |
| Enemies Have Less Energy | DE6E-1466 |
| Infinite Lives | 40B8-04AF |
| Abobo Has Less Energy | 4EB7-1DD6 |
| Big Blag Has Less Energy | 4EB3-C4DB |
Battletoads & Double Dragon walkthroughs & guides
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The Lost Vikings Classic Co-op
Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Battletoads & Double Dragon FAQ
When did Battletoads & Double Dragon come out on the SNES?
Battletoads & Double Dragon was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Battletoads & Double Dragon?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Sony Imagesoft.
Is Battletoads & Double Dragon multiplayer?
Yes. Battletoads & Double Dragon supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Battletoads & Double Dragon take to play?
As a platformer, Battletoads & Double Dragon typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Battletoads & Double Dragon 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.