Battletoads, Genesis vs. NES - Which is better??

[erik]

Just thought I would start another thread about something. Which version of the original Battletoads do you consider to be the best? The NES version was groundbreaking for its day and even had some parallax scrolling. However, the Genesis version has better graphics in hindsight even though they were minimal for the 16-bit console. I would say the Genesis version is better simply because its graphics are better even though it is hardly taxing the machine and the fact that the Genny version can more easily be played in S-Video, RGB or Component video. The latter is the main selling point for me. How do you feel?

[c0ldb33r]

I was always impressed with the Gameboy version.

If I had to pick between NES or Genesis, I'd pick NES.

Why? It pushes the hardware much more than the Genesis version, and that impresses me.

[theChad]

Genesis, if only for the fact that I only ever played it on Genesis when I was a kid.

[otaku]

a friend and I used to always argue over this. I had it for genesis he had it for nes. The nes version does push its hardware more but I always liked playing on genesis.

[j_factor]

Isn't the Genesis version easier or something?

[MrSparkle]

NES version hands down it just plays better, cant describe exactly how maybe if i get some time tonight ill pop them both in and do a side by side. however if your looking for a great battle toads experience on your genesis let me recommend Battletoads / Double Dragon.

[CelticJobber]

Definitely the NES version, I've never played the Genesis version but I seem to remember people saying it was sub-par.

[vintagegamecrazy]

I'd go with the Genesis, the NES sounds better in the audio dept but the Genesis is smoother to play and just handles better overall.

[boatofcar]

Definitely the NES version, I've never played the Genesis version but I seem to remember people saying it was sub-par.

And based on this you'd use the word "definitely?" I love the internet!


To those who have actually played both, would you agree that the difficulty is higher on the NES version?

[blue lander]

I've never played the Genesis version, but I can tell you definitively that the WORST version of Battletoads is for the CD32. Virtually unplayable.

[AB Positive]

The genny version is good, I mean it IS still Battletoads... but somehow the NES had the right 'feel' to me for it. It always feels off playing Battletoads on a Genny.


I'll second Battletoads/DD on the Genny though. Teh awesome as the kidd0s say.

[MrSparkle]

I always felt the genesis version was the more difficult of the two. For me thats just because the controls never felt quite right. I owned the nes version long before i owned the genny version though so it could just be that.

[bones11]

Speaking of Battletoads, that game is featured in one of my favorite Youtube clips... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nQsS...eature=related

Warning, it's a bit crass, some language, but gets funny around 1:00 in.

[mailman187666]

I saw some battletoads game that was supposed to be some kinda arcade version, or maybe a hack, I dont know. But I remember it being a lot less cartoonish and a lot more violent. I'm talking about there definately being some blood. Somebody was playing it on an xbox at a local game shop and it was being emulated. What version was that?

[MrSparkle]

that prank was kind of funny. Makes me want to do the same thing but kick it up a few notches.

[bangtango]

Correct answer:

Whichever version contains Game Genie codes that will actually allow me to see the end of the game.

[j_factor]

I saw some battletoads game that was supposed to be some kinda arcade version, or maybe a hack, I dont know. But I remember it being a lot less cartoonish and a lot more violent. I'm talking about there definately being some blood. Somebody was playing it on an xbox at a local game shop and it was being emulated. What version was that?

There was an arcade Battletoads game. It was pretty rare though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhyo3fN6CxA

[swlovinist]

For me, Nes version always impressed me. It was an example of what a programmers could do if given enough time with a system. The game still impresses me with its graphics.

[boatofcar]

There was an arcade Battletoads game. It was pretty rare though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhyo3fN6CxA

Wow, I'd never heard of that. Without the cartoonishness of the NES game though, it feels more like a generic beat em up though.

[Cryomancer]

Yeah, I prefer the Arcade game myself, but it is really a totally different game.