The original NES version is legendary for its extreme difficulty and is often cited as one of the hardest games ever made.

: Many fans use NES emulators to play the original ROM file on PC.

: The main story takes roughly 4 hours to complete, extending to about 8 hours for 100% completion.

: While there is no native standalone PC port, it is officially available as part of the Rare Replay collection on Xbox/PC.

Developed by Dlala Studios with assistance from Rare, this is the modern way to play the series on PC. It features hand-drawn cartoon graphics and three-player local co-op.

: It can be played on PC through the MAME emulator or as part of the Rare Replay collection. Summary Table: Quick Comparison Battletoads (1991) Battletoads Arcade (1994) Battletoads (2020) Primary Platform PC / Xbox One Difficulty Extremely High Moderate/High Adjustable Multiplayer 2-Player Local 3-Player Local 3-Player Local Art Style 8-bit Pixel Art Advanced Pixel Art Hand-drawn Animation