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Battletoads – reviews and rating

Battletoads has an average rating of 65% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (5/10). The game was released on June 1, 1991 for Game Boy, NES, Commodore / Amiga, Genesis and Game Gear. Players on RAWG rate the game 84%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Battletoads revives what was thought to be a long-dead franchise without missing a step. The game benefits from modernized game mechanics but maintains the overall gameplay feel of the original titles.“
What critics criticize
„This unfortunate reboot unearths the Battletoads name only to drag it through the mud.“

Game info

Release date
Jun 1, 1991
Platforms
Game BoyNESCommodore / AmigaGenesisGame Gear
Genres
PlatformerAction
Developer
Rare
Publisher
Masaya, Playtronic, Mindscape, Tradewest Inc
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Battletoads?

Battletoads has an average rating of 65% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (5/10).

When was Battletoads released?

Battletoads was released on June 1, 1991.

What platforms is Battletoads available on?

Battletoads is available for Game Boy, NES, Commodore / Amiga, Genesis and Game Gear.

Is Battletoads worth playing?

Mostly yes. Battletoads has an average rating of 65% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. However, critics' opinions differ a lot, so it is worth reading the individual reviews.

What games are similar to Battletoads?

Games similar to Battletoads are for example Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Lego City Undercover, Slender: The Arrival, Call of Duty: Ghosts and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Divided critics

Spread of ratings
30 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 15,0
Best rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #5 of 6 games released in 1991 better than 20 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 65%
  • Foreign critics8 reviews 70%
  • Players (RAWG)79 votes 84%

Local critics rate the game lower by 5 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 35 %
  • Recommended 53 %
  • Meh 11 %
  • Skip 1 %

79 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Aug 19, 2020
Battletoads revives what was thought to be a long-dead franchise without missing a step. The game benefits from modernized game mechanics but maintains the overall gameplay feel of the original titles. If you have fond memories of the earlier titles, it’s a no brainer that this is a title worth playing. The game does rely on nostalgia, but this is one of the better reboots around. Battletoads succeeds...

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