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This game got me hooked on the PSX

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

As the title implies it was because of this game that I decided to go for the PSX. Until then I only had the NES and was looking at the the three next gen at the time (Sega Saturn, N64, PSX) and after my dad convinced me to rent the system, and this game, I was sold.
The story behind it is a tournament (obviously) each with their own story behind why (like most fighting games) up until that time I had tried such arcade 3D fighting games such as Virtua Fighter, and Tekken and to say the least I was not impressed. This title however threw in the good 3D elements along with street fighter style Projectiles attacks. I was hooked.
The graphics compared to today are very bad, however for it's time it could opf been considered revolutionary. There was even one point where EGM put it up against the mighty Soul Caliber, possibly the greatest 3d fighter of them all, and best game on the Dreamcast. Obviously Soul Caliber won but to even be put in the same league as it was a great honor.

Get this game for specific reasons. It is one of PSX first games, also it features easy enough controsl and fun factor that can not be beat by most 3D fighters.
Well worth the money.

ONE OF THE GREATEST FIGHTING GAMES EVER!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

THIS FIGHTING GAME WAS ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE GREATEST FIGHTING GAMES I'VE EVER PLAYED! THIS GAME IS VERY ADDICTIVE. THE GAME FEATURES POWERFUL FIGHTERS LIKE EIJI, KAYIN, DUKE, RINGO, AND MORE. THE GAME FEATURES EXCELLENT GRAPHICS, EXCELLENT GAMEPLAY, AND EXCELLENT MOVES. THIS WAS A VERY GOOD GAME AND IF YOU ASK ME, THIS ALMOST MAKES TEKKEN LOOK WACK! ONCE YOU FIND THIS, BUY IT ON SIGHT! FOLLOWED BY THREE MORE TOSHIDEN GAMES.

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4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game rocks. I've played for the gameboy and the playstaion. If you are into high action packed fighting games.... Battle Arena Toshinden is for you!

Quite a classic

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I thouroughly enjoy this game! it had the best features back then, It may not have an instant replay after battles but the "Ring Out" victories make it quite fun!

Old but still cool!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Battle Arena Toshinden (BAT) was made in 1995, the same year the PSX was first released. This means that BAT is pretty old and can be kinda hard to find. However I was lucky enough to get a copy still in the original box and with its original instructions ...from Electronics Boutique.

Anyway, This game is old but still cool!!! The character graphics are pretty good even when compaired to most of the newer PSX fighters but the backgrounds are a tad plain.
The controls are spot-on. You can even control the camera postion!

There are eight starting characters (each come in two forms) and two secret characters. Each one has his own variety of moves and special attacks.

The sound is fair. Nothing outstanding. Same with the music.

Needs a Little Work

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is pretty fun but gets boring. Its too easy to beat and has little character selection. Im sure you wont want this game anymore once you get the 3rd Battle Arena Toshinden.

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