Toxic Crusaders (NES) Playthrough

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Published on July 5, 2025 12:00:00 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKry2qqZRmA

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Toxic Crusaders (1992)

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Playthrough of Toxic Crusaders, Bandai's 1992 side-scrolling beat-'em-up for the NES.

Toxic Crusaders for the NES is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up released in 1992 by Bandai, based on the animated television series of the same name, which itself was a spin-off of the cult-classic Troma film *The Toxic Avenger*. The game follows Toxie, a mutated janitor turned eco-hero, as he fights to protect Tromaville from polluters and monstrous villains. The tone is lighthearted and intentionally campy, mirroring the cartoon’s satirical take on environmentalism and superhero tropes.

Gameplay centers around navigating left-to-right stages filled with enemies, obstacles, and power-ups. Toxie uses his mop as a primary weapon and can also find limited-use items such as grenades or toxic waste barrels to dispatch foes more effectively. The level design is relatively straightforward, offering a mix of combat sequences and simple platforming. Players face off against a roster of bizarre enemies and bosses drawn from the show, all with exaggerated designs and humorous animations.

The graphics are colorful and cartoony, aiming to capture the show's offbeat style. Sound design includes energetic background music and exaggerated effects to match the game’s zany aesthetic. While the controls can feel stiff and the difficulty level uneven, the game stands out for its quirky personality and loyalty to its source material. Toxic Crusaders on the NES is a niche title, remembered mainly for its unusual origins and cult appeal among fans of both the show and retro beat-'em-ups.

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