Genesis

Batman: The Video Game

Description

The Genesis version of Batman: The Video Game follows closely the plot from the 1989 movie.

The game consists in six stages, four of side-scrolling platform action and two side-scrolling shooter ones, in the following order: Gotham City Street, Axis Chemical Factory, Flugelheim Museum, Gotham City Street (with the Batmobile and after that on foot), In the Sky over Gotham City (with the Batwing) and the Cathedral, where Batman finally faces the Joker.

Batman can beat his enemies by punching them, slide kicking (by pressing down and the B button) or throwing his Batarang. By holding down the B button, Batman will block projectile-based attacks. He can also use his double jump (pressing the C button a second time while ascending) to leap greater distances or attack his enemies. To reach higher platforms, Batman can use his Grappling Hook (by pressing up and C to shoot, C again to climb). While piloting the Batmobile or the Batwing, Batman can shoot the Twin Vulcan Cannons (B button) or Twin Homing Missiles (A button).

Through the levels, Batman will collect Batman emblems (which will give him Batarangs or Twin Homing Missiles, depending on the stage played), Hearts (which give him health) and Batman heads (which give him an extra life).

Alternate Titles

• "Batman" -- Japanese title
• "バットマン" -- Japanese spelling

Part of the Following Groups

• Batman licensees
• DC Universe
• Inspiration: Movies

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User Reviews

The Best Adaption Of The Original Film.	Guy Chapman (1747)
"I Want You To Tell All Your Friends About Me. I'm Batman!"	MasterMegid (899)

The Press Says

The Video Game Critic	Nov 27, 2005	A-	91
Player One	Sep, 1992	90 out of 100	90
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)	Jun, 1991	8 out of 10	80
Sega Force	Sep, 1992	75 out of 100	75
1UP!	Oct 06, 2006	72 out of 100	72
Jeuxvideo.com	Aug 15, 2010	14 out of 20	70
SEGA-Mag (Objectif-SEGA)	May 27, 2009	7 out of 10	70
Sega-16.com	Jan 02, 2006	7 out of 10	70
IGN	Jul 23, 2008	6 out of 10	60
Digital Press - Classic Video Games	Sep 09, 2005	4 out of 10	40

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Trivia

Cover

The screenshots shown in the back cover of the US cartridge are actually from the NES version.

Plot

Of all the versions of the game, the Sega Genesis version is the one that closest follows the plot and events of the film, with the turning of Jack Napier into the Joker, and Batmobile and Batwing chases.

Information also contributed by chirinea.