Software:Battletoads (upcoming video game)
| Battletoads | |
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| Developer(s) |
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| Publisher(s) | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platform(s) | Xbox One, Windows[1] |
| Genre(s) | Beat 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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.
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[citation needed] 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 (2019-08-21). "Battletoads Gamescom 2019 gameplay" (in en-US). Gematsu. https://gematsu.com/2019/08/battletoads-gamescom-2019-gameplay. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Good, Owen S. (2018-06-10). "Battletoads is coming back to Xbox One" (in en-US). Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/10/17447002/battletoads-xbox-one-e3-2018-video. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Winkie, Luke (2019-11-14). "BattleToads Hands-On Preview: Adding Strategic Depth to Classic Couch Co-op" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/14/battletoads-hands-on-preview-adding-strategic-depth-to-classic-couch-co-op. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 O'Connor, James (2019-06-10). "Here's our first proper look at Battletoads on Xbox One". VG247. https://www.vg247.com/2019/06/10/k-battletoads-xbox-one-first-trailer/. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Desatoff, Sam (2018-10-08). "Dlala is looking to add to its team as development on Battletoads continues" (in en-GB). PCGamesN. https://www.pcgamesn.com/battletoads/dlala-hiring-battletoads-rare. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ↑ Nunneley, Stephany (2019-11-07). "X019 attendees can play Doom Eternal, Jedi: Fallen Order, Project Resistance, more at the show". VG247. https://www.vg247.com/2019/11/07/x019-24-games-playable-london/. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ↑ Bryant, Adam (2019-06-12). "The first proper trailer and gameplay details for the Battletoads Xbox One revival are here" (in en). GamesRadar. https://www.gamesradar.com/battletoads-gameplay-trailer-e3-2019/. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
Further reading
- Shea, Brian (2019-11-25). "Battletoads Preview – Zitz And All" (in en). Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2019/11/25/battletoads-preview-zitz-and-all. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
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