Battletoads & Double Dragon - The Ultimate Team (GB)

Battletoads & Double Dragon - The Ultimate Team for Game Boy (GB) and Game Boy Color (GBC) is a unique side-scrolling beat 'em up that brings together two iconic franchises: Battletoads and Double Dragon. The storyline revolves around an unexpected alliance between the Dark Queen and the Shadow Boss, forcing the Battletoads and the Double Dragon brothers to unite and save the universe.

Players can choose one of five characters: Rash, Zitz, or Pimple from Battletoads, or Billy and Jimmy Lee from Double Dragon. Each character boasts their own distinct fighting style and special attacks. The gameplay focuses on navigating through horizontally scrolling stages, battling against a multitude of enemies that appear from all directions. Players will utilize punches, kicks, and unique special moves to defeat their opponents.

A highlight of the game is the Battletoads' signature "morphing" attacks, where their body parts can transform into large objects like hammers, anvils, or ram horns to inflict massive damage. Additionally, players can pick up and wield various weapons such as pipes or baseball bats to enhance their combat prowess. Stages often feature environmental obstacles and traps that require careful navigation to overcome.

Although the GB/GBC version features simpler graphics compared to its console counterparts due to hardware limitations, it successfully retains the fast-paced, chaotic, and challenging difficulty characteristic of the series. The game's objective is to progress through each stage, defeat the end-of-level bosses, and ultimately confront the Dark Queen and Shadow Boss in the climactic final battle.