343iBot Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Battletoads is back. The series, which has been dormant since 1994's Battletoads Arcade (last seen in Rare Replay), has returned to Xbox One and PC, in a self-aware game that repeatedly winks at how long it's been. This new game, which leans into the comedy hard and switches up gameplay styles between levels, hasn't received universally glowing reviews, but reactions have trended towards positive. The original NES game is a classic that holds a fond place in many people's hearts--albeit one that was brutally, infamously difficult. The new game lets you choose your own difficulty level, and tellingly, the highest one is simply called "Battletoads". Still, this iteration tries to be a bit more accessible. In addition to GameSpot's own review, other outlets have weighed in on how this style of game holds up. Opinions differ on whether the game is funny or not, whether more levels should focus on the series' staple brawling gameplay, and how effective a reboot it is. Continue Reading at GameSpotView the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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