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BattleToads
忍者蛙
Battletoads is a side-scrolling action game developed by Rareware and released in 1991 for the NES. Players control mutant toads fighting through hordes of enemies using melee attacks and special moves. Up to two players can cooperate through eleven stages with varied environments and enemy types. The game is known for its high difficulty, featuring fast-paced combat that demands precise timing and quick reflexes. Notable stages include the infamous speeder bike sequence, where players navigate a high-speed obstacle course. Battletoads combines beat-em-up mechanics with creative level design and colorful graphics. The game requires significant practice from players attempting to reach the final boss.
- Developer
- Rareware
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (311)
- Last updated
BattleToads Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for BattleToads on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
BattleToads Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of BattleToads on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"BattleToads" NES longplay 1991
BattleToads Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for BattleToads. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
SUXXLLVIGXXZZLVISXXZZLVI+1 -
Rat on level 10 runs always to the same side
PXNLEEPK -
Unlimited continues
OKNTLIVS -
Poison gas spitters on level 10 don't spit gas at all
ATNUIOOL -
?? Life Modifier
AENTAILA -
Start with ?? lives after using cheat code
AAEVTTIA -
Easier Cheat Code entry
ALEVZTKI -
Mega-Jumping
EYKEVVEIEYSAUVEI -
Start with 10 continues
ZAEELLLE -
Start with 0 continues
AAEELLLA -
Level Modifier
AAXAALAA000D:00 -
Start On Level 13 [Armageddon]
IAXAALAE
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Start In Dark Queen's Tower
PYXAALAE -
Hover Above The Ground
0475:05 -
Invisible
0439:05 -
Enemies Easier To Kill
GXEILUSO -
Super Fast Punching
AEUZITPA -
Double Energy From Flies
AOUKXNAA -
Maximum Energy From Flies!
YXUKXNAE -
Infinite Lives Player 1
0011:05 -
Infinite Energy
SUXTZESO051B:32OXXTAASX+AKXTPAIP -
Invincibility
EINZALEY+VYNZIUVS -
Enemy Modifiers
03C3:00+03C4:00+03C5:00+03C6:00 -
Complete Level Now
03C3:7F -
One Hit Kills
OUAILU -
One Hit Kills Enemies
OUAILU -
Hit Anywhere
GZOEUGEI+GZXAEGEP+GGSEXGES+OPSEUKTV+KASEKKSU -
Invincibility P1
0574:100574:0A -
Infinite Health P1
051A:47051A:2F -
Invincibility P2
0575:0A
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was BattleToads released?
BattleToads was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed BattleToads?
BattleToads was developed by Rareware, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does BattleToads support?
BattleToads supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is BattleToads?
BattleToads is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play BattleToads for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — BattleToads runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play BattleToads in the browser?
No. BattleToads streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in BattleToads?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does BattleToads work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play BattleToads this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of BattleToads. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
