Battletoads (upcoming video game)
Battletoads is an upcoming beat 'em up video game developed by Dlala Studios and Rare. It is a reboot of the Battletoads series. The game has no set release date but is in development for Xbox One and Windows platforms.
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Publisher(s) | Xbox Game Studios |
Platform(s) | Xbox One, Windows[1] |
Genre(s) | Action |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
Like the original Battletoads, the game is a side-scrolling beat 'em up. Up to three players can play cooperatively as the Battletoads Rash, Pimple, and Zitz,[2] each with distinct playstyles.[3] The game's graphical style is hand-drawn[2] and more cartoony than prior series games.[4]
The game has an obstacle course reminiscent of the original game's notoriously difficult Turbo Tunnel,[3] but instead of the original's side view, the one in the reboot has the camera behind the bikes.[4] The rebooted sequence retains its nostalgic difficulty, with its game over screen providing the player with messages of encouragement.[3]
Development
The reboot[3] is in development with Dlala Studios with the assistance and supervision of series creator Rare.[5] Dlala Studios previously worked on Overruled, another beat-em-up game.[4] Prior to the game's announcement at E3 2018,[4] the Battletoads series had been dormant for decades and was last displayed in the 2015 retrospective compilation Rare Replay.[2] Rare's intention was to remake classic Battletoads gameplay without the limitations of 1980s hardware.[3] The game received its first gameplay trailer at the June 2019 E3[4] and was playable at Microsoft's November X019 trade show.[6] The game was originally anticipated for a 2019 release as an Xbox One exclusive,[5] but it currently has no projected release date.[4]
Reception
In a preview of the game, IGN wrote that the game lacked the difficult platforming for which the original was known, though the game itself remained difficult.[3] GamesRadar praised Dlala's progress on the game at a mid-2019 demo.[7]
References
- Romano, Sal (August 21, 2019). "Battletoads Gamescom 2019 gameplay". Gematsu. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Good, Owen S. (June 10, 2018). "Battletoads is coming back to Xbox One". Polygon. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Winkie, Luke (November 14, 2019). "BattleToads Hands-On Preview: Adding Strategic Depth to Classic Couch Co-op". IGN. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- O'Connor, James (June 10, 2019). "Here's our first proper look at Battletoads on Xbox One". VG247. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Desatoff, Sam (October 8, 2018). "Dlala is looking to add to its team as development on Battletoads continues". PCGamesN. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Nunneley, Stephany (November 7, 2019). "X019 attendees can play Doom Eternal, Jedi: Fallen Order, Project Resistance, more at the show". VG247. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Bryant, Adam (June 12, 2019). "The first proper trailer and gameplay details for the Battletoads Xbox One revival are here". GamesRadar. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
Further reading
- Shea, Brian (November 25, 2019). "Battletoads Preview – Zitz And All". Game Informer. Retrieved December 22, 2019.