Batman - Return of the Joker
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Game Title:Batman - Return of the Joker
System:Nintendo NES
Players:1 Player
Genre:Platform
Developer(s):Sunsoft
Release Date(s):1991 - JAP/US
1992 - EU |
Batman Return of the Joker is a 1991 platform game, the follow-up to Sunsoft's first Batman game on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Unlike that game, which was based on the 1989 Batman film directed by Tim Burton, Return of the Joker is entirely self-contained and based more on the modern comic book iteration of Batman.
The story begins with the Joker escaping from an insane asylum, and through various henchmen, trying to send Gotham City into chaos. Batman must survive several side-scrolling levels, as well as defeat five boss levels, to ensure that Gotham is safe.
Batman is armed with a utility belt that allows him to collect various types of icons throughout the stages in order to shoot different types of batarangs and projectiles. The game uses a password feature which allows players to return to any non-boss level which you have previously reached. And the Verdict is...
A decent follow up to a great first title, Batman. This one offer more of the same with obviously a different story line, the gameplay is pretty much the same as the original, and to be honest, it just feels like you've seen it all before, nothing major has been added to make the game shine. If your a Batman fan, give it a shot, if not, move along. |