Battletoads Reviews

Battletoads is ranked in the 56th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
4 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2020

Battletoads 2020 is for fans of Rick and Morty, and for those who enjoy insufferable hipster humor. The joke is that Rash and the boys are outdated, and the writers constantly reinforce this agenda of theirs; robbing Battletoads of its identity and making it indistinguishable from the endless dreck that oozes from Adult Swim’s sewer.

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80 / 100
Aug 24, 2020

Battletoads (2020) keeps the soul of the notorious original game intact while revitalizing it with interesting minigames, hilarious writing, and couch co-op that makes this a worthy reason to revisit Zitz, Pimple, and Rash. While the absence of online co-op is pretty disappointing and the beat 'em up gameplay can become dull by the end of the campaign, this short ride is one I can full-throatedly recommend.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2020

Battletoads is a highly entertaining beat 'em up. It's a throwback to the series' roots while still managing to reinvent that series. The action is fast and flows smoothly, and the whole thing is just filled with slick style. This is a revival done right.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2020

Battletoads is fun to play but far from perfect.

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Aug 24, 2020

Battletoads is an enjoyable experience that can be completed within five hours, but it’s nothing more than that.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2020

Battletoads are back and they are going full meta with this genre hybrid.

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7 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2020
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GamingBolt
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2020

Battletoads' grand return largely sticks the landing. While some shortcomings make it a recommendation with caveats, it's still a fun, engaging, and clever game that fans of the genre should look into.

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Hynerd.it
Matteo Rossi
9 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2020

Battletoads is a product suitable especially for those who love the vintage side of video games. Despite this, it is able to excite even those who, instead, love modernity and above all the originality of the media. Fun and style are the watchwords of the latest Rare effort.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 26, 2020

It's been over 20 years since the last Battletoads game-and it was worth the wait. Battletoads is an enjoyable game that brings back the fun beat-em-up aspects of the originals, as well as humorous cutscenes, and minigame stages that show just what happens after the Toads realize their glory days are over.

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XGN.nl
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 26, 2020

The Battletoads are back from the dead. With an all-new graphics scheme and cool new features, the brawler lets you take the role of Zitz, Pimple, and Rash once again. The game offers over-the-top chaotic fights for up to three players. Next to that Battletoads honors, it's rooted by bringing in elements from other genres, like platformers and shmups. The humor is hilarious, but unfortunately, there are also a few weaker elements in the game that cramp its style.

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Aug 27, 2020

There isn’t much to hate about this latest Battletoads; I found it a lot of fun. But I know that the humor will get on some people’s nerves and you’ll have a group of people out there that feel the combat is too repetitive. Oh, and of course, the lack of online co-op will upset some folks. But even with all that, I still feel as if Battletoads is a great way to spend your afternoon. Not to mention, it’s on Xbox Game Pass, so if you already subscribe, there’s nothing to lose by giving it a try. It’s crazy to think that after all these years, that there would be a good Battletoads game. Maybe we’re the ones stuck in a simulation, trapped in an alternate universe where Battletoads is good, and the world around us is terrible. If that’s the case, then let me out, let me out now. Just let me sneak a copy of this game with me, though, ok?

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8 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2020

As a game and entertainment product, Battletoads is a safe bet, easy to consume and accessible to all audiences, so it is definitely a title that you can give a try to on your Xbox One.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2020

Hopefully this won’t be the last time we see Battletoads again for another two decades. We as a generation of gamers continue to get older, especially those of us which love this style of game. With time having a finite number on all of us, it’s an amazing feeling when a franchise and game such as this that you have such fond memories of as a child is able to burst back onto the scene in a big way. Even with its slight pacing issues and relative simplistic difficulty, Battletoads is worth your time and attention, especially all of you out there with access to Xbox Game Pass.

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6.5 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2020

The new version of Battletoads lacks character and seems that it's trying to escape its past. The game starts strong, but as you progress it loses its steam and becomes an average experience that can only excite the fans of the series at best.

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50 / 100
Aug 28, 2020

Battletoads is a strange collection of levels with different gameplay mechanics, and almost none of them are worth playing. Like an episode of a kids TV show, it looks nice and you might get something out of it - but it's quickly forgotten.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2020

Battletoads is a great game, a successful mix of many genres but one that doesn't excel in any of these. Particularly suited to those who love the variety of games, the exclusive Microsoft will disappoint those who expected a faithful return to the origins.

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6 / 10.0
Aug 30, 2020

Battletoads could be a great game and a decent beat 'em up if the developers didn't focus so much on mediocre mini-games.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2020

Battletoads retains the DNA of its hard as nails source material, reworking it into a chaotic brawler that's fascinating to see in action, looks gorgeous, and never overstays its welcome.

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Worth your time
Sep 1, 2020

Battletoads is surprisingly a worthwhile comeback. Extremely fun, challenging and with a wide variety of gameplay systems, it will keep you on the couch for about four to five hours. If you are looking for something to play co-op with up to two other friends, it is worth giving it a try, even if you find its aesthetic style unattractive.

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