Play Battletoads in Battlemaniacs (Beta) Online
Pick a mutant frog, punch goons into next week, then wipe out on a bike going 200 mph—this beta hits harder than the final version. That rat boss still haunts my dreams.
Battletoads in Battlemaniacs was a 1993 release for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Rare. It arrived during a period when the SNES was packed with action platformers, and this one stood out for its aggressive style and demanding pace. The beta version, which I got to try, felt noticeably more raw and punishing than the final game, with some enemy placements and hazards that were later toned down.
You control one of the Battletoads, moving through levels screen by screen, punching and kicking a variety of enemy thugs. The main objective is simply to survive each stage and defeat the bosses waiting at the end. Signature mechanics include the turbo tunnel, where you race on a speed bike avoiding obstacles at breakneck speeds, and using morphing attacks that transform your limbs into giant hammers or boots to crush foes. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty is steep, demanding precise timing and quick reactions. It feels like a constant, brutal test of your reflexes and patience.
Download Battletoads in Battlemaniacs (Beta) ROM
You can download this ROM to play Battletoads in Battlemaniacs (Beta) offline using an Super Nintendo (SNES) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
