TWO CLASSIC GAMING FRANCHISES TEAM UP TO BEAT UP EVIL ONCE AGAIN!

Battletoads & Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team was released in 1993 and brought together two powerhouse franchises. Double Dragon was one of the first successful arcade beat 'em up titles, while Battletoads was one of the most renowned beat 'em ups on consoles. With so much muscle packed into one game, how could the Dark Queen and Shadow Boss hope to take over the world? But it isn't just them on the warpath! You'll have to deal with Abobo, Big Blag, Roper, Robo-Manus, and many other minions from both franchises. Whether in single-player or two-player modes, you'll venture through seven stages throwing everything at you from fighting, platforming, speeder bikes, space shooters, and then some!

Battletoads Double Dragon - NES®

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When the Dark Queen and Shadow Boss come together to try to take over Earth, they will also end up bringing together two of the most iconic teams in gaming. With the Battletoads - Rash, Pimple, and Zitz - and the Double Dragon twins - Billy and Jimmy Lee, you can bet that the dastardly duo will be in for some pain!

Up to two players can choose from five fighters and venture through eight treacherous stages using every possible technique to smash, bash, and thrash through enemies. From the massive space cruiser - the Colossus - to the scummy streets down below full of rats and thugs, each level will give the ‘Toads and Dragons plenty of targets to choose from. It’s time to get mean and green!

Battletoads Double Dragon - SNES®

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When a massive rat ship comes crashing out of the moon with a massive weapon aimed at planet Earth, the ‘toadacious trio Battletoads answered the call. But the dreaded Dark Queen has brought on the shady Shadow Boss on board. This dastardly duo definitely mean business so it was only fair for Rash, Zitz, and Pimple to team up with Billy and Jimmy Lee to bring the pain! This 16-bit excursion will take the furious five across seven sinister stages to take on the likes of Abobo, Big Blag, Guido, Roper, Robo-Manus, and even the Colossus rat ship. You can either save the world on your own or get some couch co-op in 2-player mode. It’s time to get mean and green!

Battletoads Double Dragon - Game Boy®

The Ultimate Team of ‘Toads and Dragons leaps onto the portable screen to bring down the Dark Queen and the Shadow Boss. Lead the Double Dragons Billy and Jimmy Lee as they team up with Zitz, Pimple, and Rash against the gruesome twosome. The crossover brings this iconic team together to fight Big Blag, Abobo, Robo-Manus, and more in this toadally epic adventure!

15,000 Total Units Shipped Worldwide

9,000 NES® | 4,000 SNES® | 1,910 Game Boy®

Release Timeline

1993

Coming off their successful release of Battletoads, the same team at Rare would be tasked with contract work, including working alongside Technōs Japan for what would become Battletoads Double Dragon. The team received very little input from Japan. It launched on the NES® in June with ports arriving on the SEGA Genesis®, SNES®, and Game Boy® later that year as well as in other regions. Nearly all versions release to glowing reviews as well as appearing on top console games lists for decades.

October 2022

Retro-Bit Publishing releases Battletoads Double Dragon on the NES® which includes both NTSC and PAL versions on one cartridge. Pre-orders began in April with 9,000 units produced.

September 2023

Retro-Bit Publishing releases Battletoads Double Dragon on the SNES®. Pre-orders began in November 2022 with 4,000 units produced.

2025

Retro-Bit Publishing launches pre-orders for Battletoads Double Dragon on the Game Boy® in March with an expected arrival in autumn. Around 2,000 units are to be produced.

Game Changes

Licensing has been updated for this release for Microsoft Corporation and Arc System Works.

NES® - Both NTSC-U and PAL versions are available on the same cartridge. Gameplay was untouched.

SNES® - Only the title screen licensing was updated. Gameplay was untouched.

Game Boy® - The opening splash screen was removed and now the game loads straight to the title screen. Gameplay was untouched.

Special Thanks (NES®)

Special Thanks

Ryan Engstrom
Giovanni Funes
Kevin Vigil
Gary Katzer
Patrick Offord
James Genduso
David Bostrom
Michael Mrozek
Cyril Lachel
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Special Thanks (SNES®)

Special Thanks

Castlemania Games
Cyril Lachel
Ryan Engstrom
Ronald Loatwall
Kevin Vigil
Patrick Offord
James Genduso
Tyler Breitbarth

Special Thanks (Game Boy®)

Special Thanks

Cyril Lachel
Gideon Zhi (Nathan)
Ryan Engstrom
Ronald Loatwall
Kevin Vigil
Patrick Offord
Games Genduso
Tyler Breitbarth
Giovanni Funes
Michael Rouse
Valentin Neiger

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