Battletoads
[] = transcription notes---[FRONT COVER]NES-8T-USAINSTRUCTION MANUALBATTLETOADS(TM)TRADEWEST---[INSIDE FRONT COVER][SEAL: Official Nintendo Seal of Quality (R)]This official seal is your assurance that Nintendo (R) hasreviewed this product and that it has met our standards forexcellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment value.Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories toensure complete compatiblity with your Nintendo EntertainmentSystem.(R)Licensed by Nintendo for play on the Nintendo EntertainmentSystem (R)Nintendo and Nintendo Entertainment System are trademarks ofNintendo of America Inc.Warning: Do not use with front or rear projecting T.V.  Do not usea front or rear projection television with your NintendoEntertainment System (R) ("NES") and this video game.  Yourprojection television screen may be permanently damaged if videogames with stationary scenes or patterns are played on yourprojection television.  Similar damage may occur if you place avideo game on hold or pause.  If you use your projectiontelevision with this video game, neither Tradewest nor Nintendoof America, Inc. will be liable for any damage.  This situationis not caused by a defect in the NES or this game; other fixed orrepetitive images may cause similar damage to a projectiontelevision.  Please contact your T.V. manufacturer for furtherinformation.Thank you for purchasing Tradewest's Battletoads (TM) for yourNintendo Entertainment System.  For maximum enjoyment, pleaseread this instruction manual thoroughly before playing.---[PAGE 1]CONTENTSThe Battletoads Story           2Controlling the Action          3How to Play                     4Baddies                         8Obstacles                      13Smash Hits                     17Scoreboard                     19*Precautions*1.  This is a high precision game.  It should not be stored in    places that are very hot or cold.  Never hit or drop it.  Do not    take it apart.2.  Avoid touching the connectors.  Do not get them wet or dirty.    Doing so many damage the game.3.  Do not clean with benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or other    solvents.4.  Always turn the power off before inserting or removing the    cassette from the Nintendo Entertainment System.---[PAGE 2]BATTLETOADS STORYAfter her defeat by the Galactic Corporation at the battle ofCanis Major, the Dark Queen and her renegade space troops retreatto the outer reaches of the universe, hiding out in dark spacesbetween the stars.Meanwhile, on board the spaceship Vulture, Professor T. Bird andthe Battletoads - Rash, Zitz and Pimple - are escorting thePrincess Angelica back to her home planet, where her father, theTerran Emperor, awaits her safe arrival.Along the way, Pimple, the biggest Battletoad, takes Angelica outfor a cruise in the Toadster to a nearby Leisure Station.Pimple and Angelica burn space, but the Dark Queen ambushes thembefore they can get there.  Luckily, Pimple manages to send out adistress signal before the Toadster is gobbled up and carriedaway to Ragnarok's World, the Dark Queen's planet...So, there's the situation, 'toad: the Dark Queen's kidnapped thePrincess Angelica and your best buddy Pimple - what're ya gonnado about it?!You're gonna get real MAD, that's what you're gonna do - and thenyou're gonna get EVEN!Professor Bird's gonna set you down on Ragnarok, but from thereit's up to you.  You've got a long way to go, 'toad, thru ice andfire and nightmares so terrible you don't even want to imagine'em - thru a monstrous Gargantua and ultimately to the Tower ofShadows, where the Dark Queen awaits you.Have you got the guts, 'toad?  We'll soon see, one way oranother...---[PAGE 3]CONTROLLING THE ACTIONUpDownLeftRightDouble-click left or right to run    and to access smash hits    (along with Button B)Select = Select PlayersStart = Start Game/Pause GameButton A = JumpButton B = Action---[PAGE 4]HOW TO PLAYAs soon as the spaceship Vulture lowers the Battletoads down toRagnarok's World, your 'toadally awesome rescue mission begins.So hit the ground running.Awaiting your arrival are endless canyons, dark holes, aterrifying tunnel, an arctic cavern, a scalding inferno and muchmore!  Each filled with monstrous baddies and dangerousobstacles.---[PAGE 5]Baddies are the Dark Queen's army of menacing villians, andthey're gonna try and stop you from reaching the Tower ofShadows, where she holds Pimple and Angelica captive.Obstacles are the deadly weapons which she has carefully hiddento catch you completely off guard.  Advancing to the next levelrequires defeating all of the baddies in your current level andavoiding all of the obstacles.---[PAGE 6]But be careful, they like to hit back.  And if you're hit toomany times, you're as good as gone, 'toad!  'Cuz each Battletoadhas a limited life span.Luckily, you have a series of mega-powerful punches, slams andkicks at your disposal, which only a Battletoad can activate.Also, certain objects may be picked up along the way and used asweapons.  For a little extra energy, try munching on some nice,juicy flies.---[PAGE 7]While most of your fighting will be done on 'toad-foot, certainlevels require expert racing skills.  In these areas, check outthe high performance Speed Bike, Jet Turbo and Space Board!Once you finally reach the Tower of Shadows, the ultimateshowdown begins.  Here the Dark Queen will use every meanspossible to keep you from getting your hands on Pimple andAngelica.  And the surprises she has in store are enough to makeyour green skin crawl.---[PAGE 8]BADDIES*Dark Queen* - She commands her evil forces from the Tower ofShadows.  You must seize her power to save your friends.*Dragon* - Will swoop down on you when you least expect it.Watch out for its speciality, the 'toad-slam.*Saturn Toadtraps* - Feed exclusively on 'toads, but you canuproot them with the BT Bashing Ball.*Rat Rocket* - With built-in power boosters, this rodent is benton either mowing you down or showering your green head withobstacles.*Giblet* - A robust rodent, who's surprisingly quick and mean.Beat him to the bomb, or you're history.---[PAGE 9]*Scuzz* - These cowardly characters attack in groups from behind,but the Battletoad Butt will send 'em on their scuzzy way.*Ravens* - Though old birds, no relation to the professor, whocan't wait to get their claws on you.  A mutant variety will tryand snip your turbo-cable with its big beak.*'Vaders* - This survivor of the original invaders is out tosteal your energy bars and escape with them.*Rat Pod* - Since they sway from side to side, it takes somenifty maneuvering to avoid these rodent roadhogs.*Tail Walker* - The Walker's big brother, he's a bully who's outfor revenge.  Don't let him get you cornered.---[PAGE 10]*Boss Walker* - Stay out of sight or this witless Walker willcook your green but and send it leapin'.*Big Blag* - The undisputed chief of the Dark Queen's rodent army- first he's gonna GNASH ya, then he's gonna CHOMP ya, then he'sgonna SPIT YOUSE OUT an' STOMP ya!*Psyko-Pigs* - Wielding battle axes, these swine will give you amajor headache unless you make pork chops out of them first.*Sentry-Drones* - The experts at 'toad-termination.  Let 'emkiss-your-fist.*Robo-Manus* - A genetically enhanced biogen, mutated by theforces of Darkness, consider him armed and dangerous or he'llsend your 'toad-hide soaring with one burst from his blasters.---[PAGE 11]*Electra-Eel* - Let this sea serpent slither nearby and you'llget a buzz you won't soon forget.*Snowman* - Frosty's evil snow-slingin' twin.  Dodge hissnowballs, then melt him with your Nuclear Knuckles.*Hammerfish* - Don't be fooled by this innocent looking littlefish.  It'll nail you the first chance it gets.*Hornhead* - Voted ugliest in his class, this oaf patrols theTower.  Don't let him make a 'toad-kebob out of you.*Steel-Beak* - A duck which no 'toad would want in its bath.Watch out for its beak, it packs one heck of a peck!---[PAGE 12]*General Slaughter* - One of the Dark Queen's least intelligentcommanders.  He always uses his head, if only as a weapon.Also featuring the following:*Walker* - The type that kicks you when you're down.  Bust 'emup, then use his leg as a weapon.*Mechno-Droids* - These unruly robots patrol the entrances to theTerra Tubes.  Give 'em the Battletoad Butt and watch 'em fly.*Krazy Kog* - You'd best avoid this mechanical menace or you'llend up a 'toad-pancake.---[PAGE 13]OBSTACLES*Gasser* - A puff of truly smelly gas that is sure to leave youbreathless.*Sucka* - Like a fancy food processor, it drags you into itsspinning blades and turns you into ground 'toad-meat.*Big Ball* - Once it gets on a roll, it can knock you right onyour 'toad-butt.  Get ready for a vigorous game of dodge ball.*Spike Ball* - Revolving around the dreaded Tower of Shadows,this orb has been known to really stick-it to intruders.*Snotball* - You'll need more than a tissue to clean-up this goosince it clings to the roof and floor, waitin' to slime you.---[PAGE 14]*Snowballs* - A blizzard that's guaranteed to send a cold shiverdown your 'toad-spine.*Ice Spikes* - Unless you're fast on your green feet, thesefalling frozen daggers make you feel like a pin cushion.*Retro-Blasters* - Smash out of walls and fire lethal bolts ofenergy.  Short-circuit them by using the BT Bashing Ball.*Electro Zap* - With 2,000 volts of 'toad-frying electricitybetween them, they glide across the screen at shocking speed.*Swellcheeks* - A rather windy individual guarding the Tower.Hang on, or you'll become a sky-divin' 'toad.---[PAGE 15]Also featuring the following:*Logs* - Floating along the river at rapid speed, thistreacherous timber can't wait to smash your Space Board and turnyou into tiny 'toad-bits.*Whirlpools* - If these swift, swirlers suck you into their wake,your chances of survival will go right down the drain.*Spikeback* - Stumble onto their spike-covered armor and you'llsurely get the point.*Mines* - Bob along the river, waiting to sink your chances ofgetting past.*Meteorites* - A storm of fiery rocks headed your way.  Get thatJet Turbo movin'!*Missiles* - An explosive barrage that comes at you from allsides.  Avoid them, or you're 'toadst.---[PAGE 16]*Buzzball* - The only way to shake loose of this humongous ballof killer static cling is to out-leap it to the finish.*Shadow Clouds* - Lurking in the shadows of the awesome Tower,they roll in to put an end to your mission.*Electro-Gaps* - These electrifying little gaps betweenplatforms can be a real shocker.---[PAGE 17]Turbo Thwack                Battletoad ButtSwingin' Size Thirteens     BT Bashing BallJawbuster                   Nuclear KnucklesKiss-My-Fist                Big Bad Boot---[PAGE 18]SCOREBOARDLives are heartily highlighted.  See if you can 1 UP 'em, 'toad.Energy is the stuff those juicy flies are made of.  Let's eat!Points are 'toadally numerical.---[PAGE 19 - COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS]---[PAGE 20 - LIMITED WARRANTY]---[INSIDE BACK COVER]TRADEWEST2400 S. Highway 75P.O. Box 2097Corsicana, TX 75110BATTLETOADS (TM)(C) 1991 Rare Ltd., available on the Nintendo EntertainmentSystem exclusively from Tradewest, Inc. Licensed to Tradewest byRare Coin-It, Inc.Manufactured in Japan.All Rights Reserved.Nintendo (R) and Nintendo Entertainment System are trademarks ofNintendo of America Inc.---[BACK COVER]RAREPrinted in Japan