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Batman
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Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, MSX, ZX Spectrum |
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- An isometric action-adventure game developed by Jon Ritman with graphics by Bernie Drummond, released by Manchester-based Ocean Software.
- Ritman and Drummond went on to create Head Over Heels using a modified version of the Batman game engine, allowing the game to feature two playable characters.
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Batman: The Caped Crusader
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Release years by system:
Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum |
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- Ocean Software's next Batman game was outsourced to developer Special FX and resembled Batman's comic appearances - comic book panels are displayed onscreen and play takes place within them.
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Batman
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Release years by system:
Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Boy, GX4000, MS-DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum |
Notes:
- Also known as Batman: The Movie, the game is loosely based on the 1989 Batman film, it was coded by and released by Ocean Software.
- Ocean were now noted for producing a wide range of film-licensed games that consisted largely of a series of sub-games. When the Batman games were released in 1989, this style was relatively new, and the game was well-received by the video gaming press.
- The 16-bit versions are similar to the 8-bit versions, but the extra memory, processor power, and graphic capabilities were put to use in the second and fourth levels, creating a full 3D effect instead of the side-scrolling subgames present in the 8-bit versions. Batman became the bundled game with the Amiga.
- The game was number one in the Spectrum sales chart for the month of February 1990
- The game won the award for Game Of The Year 1989 in Crash magazine.
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Batman
Original release date(s):
- December 22, 1989
- February, 1990
- September 14, 1990
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Release years by system:
NES |
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- Inspired by the 1989 Batman film.
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Batman
Original release date(s):
- July 27, 1990
- July 19, 1990
- 1990
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Release years by system:
Mega Drive |
Notes:
- Inspired by the 1989 Batman film.
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Batman
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Release years by system:
PC Engine |
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- The game features gameplay similar to that of Pac-Man since it is viewed from an overhead perspective and involves Batman moving through mazes in order to collect enough items to move onto the next level.
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Batman
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Release years by system:
Arcade |
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- Atari release, an arcade game based on the Batman movie. It is a scrolling fighting game with driving and flying sections.
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Batman: Return of the Joker
Original release date(s):
- December 20, 1991
- December, 1991
- November 19, 1992
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Release years by system:
Game Boy, Mega Drive, NES |
Notes:
- A Sunsoft game, a platforming-shooting game, with specialized boss fighting at the end of each level.
- Gameplay is heavily inspired by Megaman and Contra games.
- The Mega Drive version is known as Batman: Revenge of the Joker.
- A Super Nintendo version of the game was proposed, but was eventually cancelled. ROMs of the beta version can be found on the Internet.
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Batman Returns
Original release date(s):
- October 23, 1992
- 1992
- 1993
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Release years by system:
Amiga, Atari Lynx, Game Gear, Master System, Mega Drive, Mega-CD, MS-DOS, NES, SNES |
Notes:
- These games, based on the film, were created by a number of developers and vary in both quality and genre. There are eight different versions of the game in total.
- The Amiga version was developed by Liverpool-based Denton Designs and is a five level platform game with beat 'em up and shoot 'em up elements.
- The Atari Lynx version, which was also a pack-in game for the Lynx II system, was developed by Atari Corporation. Gameplay consists of side-scrolling combat. The game features a high difficulty level and Batman has a single life to complete the game.
- The Game Gear and Master System version has a high difficulty level.
- Acme Interactive created the Mega Drive version, which is an action adventure game with large environments and power ups to collect such as a grappling gun to reach new areas.
- The Mega-CD version by Malibu Entertainment uses the main stages of the Mega Drive version, but also features 3D driving sections and cut-scenes and music from the film's soundtrack.
- The MS-DOS version of the game is an adventure game with combat sections by Spirit of Discovery. Batman views areas via video feeds in the Batcave before searching them for clues.
- The NES version by Konami is a beat 'em up which closely follows the film's plot. The game also features two shooting levels, one in which Batman is driving the Batmobile and another when he is piloting the Batskiboat.
- The SNES version is also a beat 'em up by Konami with a wide array of combat moves. Instead of vehicle levels the game contains "run and gun" sections where enemies are defeated by thrown Batarangs.
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Batman: The Animated Series
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Release years by system:
Game Boy |
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- Developed by Konami, based on the animated series of the same name. The game features five side-scrolling platform levels in which Batman must defeat enemies and confront supervillains.
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The Adventures of Batman & Robin
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Release years by system:
Mega Drive, Mega-CD, SNES |
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- These games are based on Batman: The Animated Series. Konami developed and published the Nintendo versions, while Sega handled production for their own systems.
- The Mega-CD version consists of Batmobile chase screens. Between levels, the story advances through animated scenes that were created specifically for the game. The animated segments were developed by TMS, which also animated some of the episodes of the original cartoon.
- The Mega Drive version is a 2D beat 'em up and shooter in the style of the Contra series, with some flying stages. It features the ability to play up to 2 player simultaneously as either Batman or Robin.
- The SNES version is a 1 player action/adventure game only (with Batman available). Most of the levels involve typical platforming schemes, although some levels require some searching and investigation (one involves the Batmobile). The player can use bat-gadgets, some of which are vital to complete a stage.
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Batman Forever
Original release date(s):
- October 27, 1995
- August, 1995
- September 28, 1995
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Release years by system:
Game Boy, Game Gear, Mega Drive, SNES, Windows |
Notes:
- Based on the console version's Mortal Kombat engine. As such, the characters (Batman or Robin) move like in the fighting game. In addition, both have a supply of items in order to help them in diverse tasks.
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Batman Forever: The Arcade Game
Original release date(s):
- February 14, 1997
- November 30, 1996
- December, 1996
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Release years by system:
Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Windows |
Notes:
- Acclaim Entertainment release, a scrolling beat 'em up. The player controls either Batman or Robin and has to guide them through various stages that are taken from the 1995 movie.
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Batman & Robin
Original release date(s):
- July 31, 1998
- August, 1998
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Release years by system:
game.com, PlayStation |
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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Original release date(s):
- November 20, 2000
- December 15, 2000
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Release years by system:
Game Boy Color, Nintendo 64, PlayStation |
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- Known as Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker in Europe.
- A sidescrolling beat 'em up based on the animated film of the same name, developed by Kemco and published by Ubisoft.
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Batman: Chaos in Gotham
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Release years by system:
Game Boy Color |
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- Developed by Ubisoft and based on the animated series The New Batman Adventures.
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Batman: Gotham City Racer
Original release date(s):
- April 19, 2001
- May 1, 2001
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Release years by system:
PlayStation |
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- A racing game based on The New Batman Adventures animated series, developed by Ubisoft.
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Batman Vengeance
Original release date(s):
- October 15, 2001
- November 9, 2001
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Release years by system:
Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox |
Notes:
- A platform game with third-person shooter elements also based on The New Batman Adventures.
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Batman: Dark Tomorrow
Original release date(s):
- March 20, 2003
- March 18, 2003
- April 11, 2003
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Release years by system:
Nintendo GameCube, Xbox |
Notes:
- The game's plot was co-written by Scott Peterson of DC Comics and Kenji Terada, a Final Fantasy writer.
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Batman: Justice Unbalanced
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Release years by system:
Mac OS X, Windows |
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- Educational game published by The Learning Company, aimed at teaching problem solving and similar skills to 7-10 year olds. The plot concerns villains Two-Face and The Penguin, who have joined forces to steal ornamental eggs.
- Players guide Batman and Robin through five activities, each of which has multiple puzzles and three difficulty levels.
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Batman: Toxic Chill
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Release years by system:
Mac OS X, Windows |
Notes:
- Another educational game published by The Learning Company and aimed at 7-10 year olds. The plot concerns villains Mr. Freeze and The Riddler, who have unleashed chemical waste and a freezing blizzard on Gotham City.
- Like Batman: Justice Unbalanced, this is an action adventure game featuring Batman and Robin. Again there are five activities, each of which has multiple puzzles and three difficulty levels.
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Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu
Original release date(s):
- October 16, 2003
- November 14, 2003
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Release years by system:
Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox |
Notes:
- Introduces the new Batman universe character Sin Tzu, who was created by the artist Jim Lee.
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Batman Begins
Original release date(s):
- June 14, 2005
- June 17, 2005
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Release years by system:
Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Mobile Phones, PlayStation 2, Xbox |
Notes:
- Based on the film, developed by Eurocom and published by EA Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
- Features a number of different styles of play, such as stealth, platforming and driving.
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Lego Batman: The Videogame
Original release date(s):
- September 23, 2008
- October 9, 2008
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Release years by system:
Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Windows, Xbox 360 |
Notes:
- Developed by Traveller's Tales, the game is based on the Lego line of Batman action figures, featuring a variety of characters from the Batman franchise.
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
Original release date(s):
- January 14, 2010
- August 25, 2009
- August 28, 2009
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Release years by system:
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Mac OS X |
Notes:
- Developed from and by Rocksteady Studios and published by Eidos. Features Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill from Batman: The Animated Series, reprising their roles of Batman and the Joker respectively.
- The PlayStation 3 version contains exclusive Joker challenge levels in the form of downloadable content.
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Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The Videogame
Original release date(s):
September 7, 2010 |
Release years by system:
Wii, Nintendo DS |
Notes:
- The video game was developed by WayForward Technologies and distributed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
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Batman: Arkham City
Original release date(s):
- October 18, 2011
- October 21, 2011
- October 19, 2011
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Release years by system:
Wii U, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 |
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Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Proposed release date(s):
- June 19, 2012
- June 22, 2012
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Proposed system release:
Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS |
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Batman: Arkham Origins
Original release date(s):
October 25, 2013 |
Release years by system:
Wii U, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 |
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