Summary
- Release Year: 1993
- Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developers: Rare
- Publishers: Nintendo, Tradewest Inc
Battletoads & Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team
Released in 1993 for the NES, Super NES, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, and Nintendo Game Boy, Battletoads & Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team is a crossover beat ’em up game that combines the best of both worlds. It’s a must-play for fans of either series.
The game’s story is simple: the evil Dark Queen has kidnapped the Battletoads and the Double Dragons, and it’s up to the remaining members of each team to rescue their friends and defeat the Dark Queen.
Gameplay is similar to other beat ’em up games of the era. Players control one of six characters – Rash, Zitz, or Pimple from the Battletoads, or Billy, Jimmy, or Marian from the Double Dragons – and must fight their way through hordes of enemies to reach the end of each level.
Each character has their own unique abilities. Rash can use his伸縮自在的舌頭to grab enemies and pull them towards him, while Zitz can use his spiked knuckles to deal extra damage. Billy is a powerful fighter who can use his nunchakus to attack multiple enemies at once, while Jimmy is a more agile fighter who can use his kicks to juggle enemies in the air. Marian is the only female character in the game, and she can use her agility and acrobatic skills to avoid enemy attacks.
In addition to the standard beat ’em up gameplay, Battletoads & Double Dragon also features a number of unique elements. For example, players can collect power-ups that give them temporary abilities, such as increased strength or speed. There are also a number of bonus levels that can be accessed by finding hidden paths.
Battletoads & Double Dragon was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and music. The game has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, and it remains a popular choice for retro gamers.
Characters
Battletoads
- Rash: The leader of the Battletoads, Rash is a hot-headed and impulsive fighter. He is also the most powerful of the Battletoads, and he can use his 伸縮自在的舌頭 to grab enemies and pull them towards him.
- Zitz: The brains of the Battletoads, Zitz is a more cautious and strategic fighter than Rash. He is also the most intelligent of the Battletoads, and he can use his spiked knuckles to deal extra damage.
- Pimple: The youngest and most inexperienced of the Battletoads, Pimple is a loyal and enthusiastic fighter. He is also the most agile of the Battletoads, and he can use his speed to dodge enemy attacks.
Double Dragons
- Billy: The leader of the Double Dragons, Billy is a powerful fighter who can use his nunchakus to attack multiple enemies at once. He is also a skilled martial artist, and he can use his fists and feet to defeat his opponents.
- Jimmy: The younger brother of Billy, Jimmy is a more agile fighter who can use his kicks to juggle enemies in the air. He is also a skilled acrobat, and he can use his agility to avoid enemy attacks.
- Marian: The only female character in the game, Marian is a skilled martial artist who can use her agility and acrobatic skills to avoid enemy attacks. She is also a skilled fighter, and she can use her fists and feet to defeat her opponents.
Gameplay
Battletoads & Double Dragon is a side-scrolling beat ’em up game. Players control one of six characters and must fight their way through hordes of enemies to reach the end of each level.
Each character has their own unique abilities. Rash can use his伸縮自在的舌頭to grab enemies and pull them towards him, while Zitz can use his spiked knuckles to deal extra damage. Billy is a powerful fighter who can use his nunchakus to attack multiple enemies at once, while Jimmy is a more agile fighter who can use his kicks to juggle enemies in the air. Marian is the only female character in the game, and she can use her agility and acrobatic skills to avoid enemy attacks.
In addition to the standard beat ’em up gameplay, Battletoads & Double Dragon also features a number of unique elements. For example, players can collect power-ups that give them temporary abilities, such as increased strength or speed. There are also a number of bonus levels that can be accessed by finding hidden paths.
Development
Battletoads & Double Dragon was developed by Rare, a British video game developer. The game was originally conceived as a sequel to the Battletoads game released in 1991. However, during development, Rare decided to add the Double Dragons characters to the game, creating a crossover event.
The game was released in 1993 for the NES, Super NES, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, and Nintendo Game Boy. The NES version was the most popular, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Reception
Battletoads & Double Dragon was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and music. The game has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, and it remains a popular choice for retro gamers.
Legacy
Battletoads & Double Dragon is considered to be one of the best beat ’em up games ever made. It has been praised for its innovative gameplay, its iconic characters, and its catchy music. The game has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, and it remains a popular choice for retro gamers.
In 2003, a sequel to Battletoads & Double Dragon was released for the Xbox. The game was not as well-received as the original, but it did introduce some new characters and gameplay mechanics.
In 2015, a new Battletoads game was released for the Xbox One. The game was a reboot of the series, and it featured a new story, new characters, and new gameplay mechanics. The game was met with mixed reviews, but it did introduce the Battletoads to a new generation of gamers.
Review Score
7.5/10
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