Battle Arena Toshinden

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: August 1995
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. TotalGames.net
    75
    The lack of combos is a real problem, making it tough to string together decent attack patterns and this is a real boo-boo for a beat ''em-up. Shame really, because if more effort had gone into polishing up the gameplay by simply making sure there was more to it, Battle Arena Toshinden would have been a blinding piece of software.
  2. IGN
    70
    Tamsoft added one little move to the characters' repertoires, and that one little move changed the fighter forever. Behold: the sidestep!
  3. All Game Guide
    70
    With unbelievable sweep kicks, rapid-fire hits, sky-high jumps, killer slaps and combos, and a whole host of weapons and special moves, Battle Arena Toshinden sets a new stage in gaming for the PlayStation revolution.
  5. Thunderbolt
    60
    The game controls quite sluggishly. It often seems that there is a delay between what you are pressing on the controller and what is occurring on-screen. I was a relative novice to 3D fighting games back in those days, but now I know that such poor responsiveness can kill a fighting game.

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 4 out of 42
  1. firstevil87
    Jul 13, 2012
    8
    I will try my best to put the nostalgia googles off but... This is one of the very first games I ever bought for the playstation 1 back in theI will try my best to put the nostalgia googles off but... This is one of the very first games I ever bought for the playstation 1 back in the 1998. Toshinden is one of the early games of the platystation 1, released in 1995, it diverges from the traditional 2-d fighting games introducing a 3d environment where players can move on the z axis. Adding another dimension is vital to dodge special moves. This game is also interesting because every character has its own weapon, from blade to gun, in addition to classic kicks. I loved it as a kid because every fighter felt different and balanced, also the last boss (and secret boss) has a remarkable battle theme. It's a classic gem from the past and everyone should play it.… Full Review »
  2. mlolo
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Probably the best PS1 fighting game. Awesome music and fighters and graphics.
  3. Terhj
    May 23, 2022
    7
    very underrated wish there is a remake or sequel. every time they shouted out their move name before the special move was very cool
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