Super Battletoads Arcade Rare Retrospective

They’ve run riot on your NES, SNES and Game Boy to name but a few: now, those hard-headed thrill-seekers Zitz, Rash and Pimple are let loose in your local arcade! Take control of your favourite Battletoad as the troublesome trio leaps headlong into the fray against a new wave of enemies – with a few old faces lurking in the background, of course… The familiar ‘Toads gameplay and trademark attacks have all made the transition intact, but there are plenty of surprises in store too!

In this arcade instalment of Battletoads, never previously released on home consoles, you’ll take control of Zitz, Rash or Pimple throughout six stages of hard-hitting, gun-toting, jump-kicking action.

Waves of enemies must be crushed in order to progress. All three ’Toads can attack while standing or walking around the stage, but the most powerful attacks – known as Smash Hits – are best unleashed with a good run-up. It’s also possible to pick up certain objects, including weapons and dazed enemies, and use them to clobber their cronies.

Up to three players can join the brawl simultaneously: player one will take on the role of Battletoad leader Rash, while a second and third player can play as Pimple and Zitz respectively. Each ’Toad has a different fighting style and Smash Hit attacks, making for an unstoppable amphibian alliance.

One of the Dark Queen’s most fearsome commanders is lying in wait at the end of each stage. These oversized overlords need to be taken down with a vengeance before the ’Toads can push on to their next destination.

Each Battletoad begins with three lives and an energy bar that can be depleted (or emptied entirely) by enemy attacks. Running out of energy means losing a life; running out of lives means it’s game over. The game can be continued before the timer reaches zero, in which case an additional two lives are granted.