# Explosive Cartoon Battle Games 'Battletoads' Allows for Couch Co-Op Play Between Three People By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battletoads References: [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244950/Battletoads/) Dlala Studios is updating the 'Battletoads' franchise with a new 2020 release, which see the return of characters Rash, Zitz, and Pimple. A part of a 26-year history, the game is a reboot of 1994's 'Battletoads Arcade,' where players much save the universe from the Dark Queen. One to three players can control the story at a time, with [three-person couch co-op play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shape-of-dreams) available. This allows the game to function as a great social activity, as the in-person multi-player functionality makes for a more engaging and undoubtedly rewarding experience. Throughout the game, players must brawl their way through a [bright cartoon universe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ops-6-tmnt) to gain control over it. The fast-paced adventure game is available to [Xbox One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cowabunga-collection) and Windows 10 users. Image Credit: Dlala Studios ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Couch Co-op Gaming:** Opportunities to create more social and engaging video game experiences by implementing couch co-op functionality. - **Reboots and Remakes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in reviving popular franchises from the past with updated gameplay and modern features. - **Multi-platform Gaming:** Creating games that are accessible across different platforms to reach a wider audience and increase game popularity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Development:** Innovations in gameplay design and development to offer unique and immersive gaming experiences. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities to leverage nostalgic franchises and create new entertainment experiences for diverse audiences. - **Technology:** Developing cross-platform compatibility tools and technologies to enable seamless gaming experiences across multiple devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Platform Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cowabunga-collection.md) - [Game-Inspired Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-fuel.md) - [Multiplayer Platform Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-brawls.md) - [Cartoonized Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mythforce.md) - [Online Multiplayer Cross-Platform Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crash-team-rumble.md) - [Action Figure Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercharge-unboxed.md) - [Immersive Cartoon Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-patty-pursuit-2.md) - [Independent Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battlebit-remastered.md) - [Returning Fan-Favorite Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-2.md)