Battletoads

Battletoads is a NES classic. But this game is good only for old game maniacs that started their gaming career in the NES console. Battletoads did not had tips, tutorials, NOTHING.You turned your NES power ON and begin playing the game without tips. But this is not a weak point, this is what videogames really had to be! Turn the power ON and play! The characters you could choose were Rash, Zitz and the super-duper muscle frog Pimple. This game is very similar as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, published by Konami Co. My score: 8.8/10

This definitely makes it to my top 20 favorite NES games. It also makes it to my top 20 hardest NES games.

This game wins the trophy for best graphics, I can't think of an NES game with better graphics (maybe Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse).

The music is also up there, it is upbeat, and fits the level very well.

The controls are modernly good; but be cautious of your timing, you can lead to your death.

Sound affects are very synchronized and satisfies me when I beat enemies.

The only 3 bad qualities that this game has (which isn't saying much) are...

1. You only get a few continues. 2. Levels can be difficult for the wrong reasons. (i.e. Rat Race) 3. It is virtually unplayable with 2-players, as you can harm the other player.

Despite these flaws, I'm happy with my rating.

I do not understand how a game like Silver Surfer gets a reputation for being insanely difficult and gets a low score here, while this one makes that one seem like a walk in the park! This game is horrifically difficult! I do not think I have played a game more difficult than this one the last few weeks I have been revisiting old Nintendo and other classic games on the older systems. I have won all the games I have played including such hard games as Batman: Revenge of the Joker (on all platforms), Ninja Gaiden I and II, Castlevania I, III, and even Dracula X, and the aforementioned Silver Surfer; however, I can not beat this game! It is difficult beyond words and how it gets such a high score baffles me. There is challenge, but then there is just some games where the high difficulty level makes the game unplayable. Here is a case where I had to stop playing because it was causing stress. Update, I was finally able to win this game and to be fair, you take out any stage involving a vehicle and high speeds and it is okay. Those levels are what make this game a two player nightmare!

The story has a toad named Pimple out on a ride with a princess. Well, he and she are captured by an evil queen and the two remaining toads must fight their way through her hellish planet to get both their friend, and princess back. During your mission, you will encounter various enemies and various stages, all designed to make you cuss the television and the makers of this game. The ending is okay for a Nintendo game; however, considering the insane difficulty, I feel a ten thousand dollar prize is in order. For winning this one, you deserve a prize. Win it with two players, you deserve the WORLD!!!

The game lulls you in during the first stage. You have your basic beat em up type game. The second level is not much harder, but then the third one comes along and kicks your tail all over the place. You will learn to dread the sight of any vehicle during your travels because they signify a fast level where you will have to try to memorize a set course or obstacle (I gave up on stage 11, that stage just did not seem beatable to me). There is also an annoying level involving racing a rat. The game has variety, but it just ramps up the difficulty way too much! As for stage 11, I found there is no strategy one can give anyone concerning that level. You win it with a lot of luck and you'd better have a good controller!

So you can try this game if you dare. I hear that it is impossible playing the game with two players (yes, there is a two player option). Which I do not really see getting passed stage three with two players. There are a limited number of continues as well, so it is one of those games you will have to memorize as you play it again and again! Even if you get good at it and you get the levels down pat, there are still many ways to die an insanely cheap death! It has good graphics for the NES, but graphics do not make a game. This one is too difficult and that difficulty makes this game one I really do not care to win. However, now that I have won it, take the vehicle stages out and it is a fun beat em up.

"Battletoads", released in 1991, is well remembered. This game has provided unforgettable hours of fascinating and sometimes incredibly complex gameplay, becoming a vivid example of the era of 8-bit platformers.

The graphics were really impressive for its time. The game delighted with detailed levels, bright colors and memorable character designs. The fighting toads - Rush, Zitz and Pimple - have their own recognizable features that make them the real stars of the game. Their exaggerated animations during attacks, where arms and legs turn into giant fists or boots, add humor and uniqueness to the game. That's the real trick of the game.

The plot of "Battletoads" is simple, but perfect for an arcade game. The Dark Queen kidnaps Princess Angela and one of the toads, Pimple, leaving Rush and Zitz to fight to save them. Players will have to go through dozens of dangers, including fights with hordes of enemies, the most difficult traps and dizzying races. This story, although not overloaded with details, captures with its dynamics and humor.

The main strength of Battletoads is its diverse gameplay. Players will find an alternation of genres: from classic beat 'em up to crazy racing. Each level offers something new, whether it's fighting crowds of enemies, controlling a flying motorcycle at breakneck speed, or climbing down a giant tunnel while dodging obstacles. The game always keeps you in suspense, not allowing you to relax for a second.

This game in the series is remembered for its high difficulty. Each level tests the player's skills for strength: intricate traps, powerful bosses and wild speed make you put in maximum effort. But that's what makes the game so memorable: every success brings great satisfaction.

Battletoads is the perfect combination of dynamic gameplay, charismatic characters and hardcore challenge. She was not only remembered for her complexity, but also gave an unforgettable experience.

8 out of 10.

Most games today are user friendly... they usually have undo-buttons, auto-aim features, guided tutorials and balloon-tips telling you what to do.

If you grew up with this new kind of games, "Battletoads in Ragnarock's World" (1991) will leave you wondering: This piece of software is the digital equivalent of a dragster car: Hard to control and not forgiving any mistakes. You press a wrong button, you die. You jump a little too early, you die even messier. Long story short: It takes *enormous* joypad-skills to beat this game. Without the slightest shadow of a doubt this is the most nervewreckingly difficult game I have ever played.

The graphics were top-notch when this game was released, but from today's point of view you're more likely to be revolted by the blurry 8-bit visuals. But who cares? You won't play this game for it's technical supremacy, but for the mere challenge it provides. The gameplay is an awkward mixture of a platform-beat'em up à la "Double Dragon" and 2d racing sequences of different kinds.(Those who ever played Battletoads will probably feel a slight wave of aggression rolling in, as they remember the ludicrously challenging racing parts...) Anyway, this is a rare gem among the 8-bit platformers and is well worth a look for those who like the atmosphere of retro-gaming and for those who think they could beat any game. This IS the hardest of the hard to master. You will probably not find another game which is as frustrating and as motivating at the same time. Don't believe me? Try!