Battletoads (arcade)
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The Battletoads arcade game sometimes called Super Battletoads to separate it from other games, is an arcade beat-'em-up playable on a full-scale arcade cabinet. It is the fifth and currently last game of the series that was released. The game has no main plot, but rather focuses on the Battletoads as they travel the galaxy, fighting the Dark Queen and her armies.
[edit] Gameplay
As opposed to past games, all the gameplay revolves around fighting enemies, mostly consisting of Rats and Psyko-Pigs. As the 'Toads fight through the stage, they must weaken enemies with punches and kicks, then use a Smash Hit to finish the combo (unlike past games, Smash Hits don't guarantee instant kills). They can pick up crates, concrete clubs, and laser blasters to aid in crushing the opposition, and can replenish their life by snagging flies with their tongues. Almost every stage ends with a boss battle.
All three 'Toads are playable, and each have unique attributes. Rash is the fastest runner and hitter, while Pimple is the opposite, being slow but powerful. Zitz strikes a balance between strength and speed, and focuses more on range with his attacks. Most system models allow for one or two players, but others allow for up to three players at once.
One of the biggest differences in comparison to earlier games is the increased amount of gratuitous violence. Visible blood splatters, decapitations on some enemies, and occasional toilet humor (literally; some Rats are actually sitting on them doing "business") make this a far more mature game for the arcade crowd.
[edit] Stages
Stage 1 - The action starts on a battleship in space. As a fleet of similiar ships engage in battle, the 'Toads must clear the deck before they can give the boss, General Slaughter, the boot.
Stage 2 - The frozen mountains are slippery and make traction difficult. Watch out for Scammies and Rabid Roodolphs as you slide down to meet Karnath, King of the Snakes.
Stage 3 - The 'Toads are hitching a ride on the Dark Queen's battleship, where the Rats are on the decks, on the offense, and even on the can. Scuzz the Rat pilots the Robo-Rat at the end, with a surprisingly busty Dark Queen watching via hologram.
Bonus Stage - The 'Toads take out their aggressions on a Rat Fighter. Try to destroy as much of it as possible before time runs out. Extra points are awarded to the first 'Toad who boots the pilot.
Stage 4 - No Battletoads game is complete without a vertical descent stage. Armed with jetpacks, the 'Toads must fight off the deadly denizens. Pressing the Jump button unleashes a screen-clearing Super Smash Attack, though it has limited use. Oddly, there is no boss.
Stage 5 - This stage is a never-ending hallway where almost every enemy from earlier appears to stop you. As you fight, watch out for rolling boulders. The very end is where Big Blag waits.
Stage 6 - In the only real vehicle stage of the game, the 'Toads ride a small spacecraft through the bowels of a mechanical fortress. Use their guns to shoot away enemies and grab power-ups to stay alive. Don't forget about the Super Smash Attack, either. The final boss of the game is Robo-Manus, and he provides a long and brutal battle.
