The list of video games featuring Batman encompasses computer, mobile phone, and console systems since the 1980s, where Batman from DC Comics has any role appearances.
The game received 93% from Crash, and 5/5 from Sinclair User, also winning awards from Your Sinclair and ZX Computing.[4][5]
Ritman and Drummond went on to create Head Over Heels using a modified version of the Batmangame engine, allowing the game to feature two playable characters.[2]
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.[3]
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.[9]
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.[14]
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.[19]
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.[20]
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.[19][21]
The Game Gear and Master System version has a high difficulty level.[19]
Acme Interactive also developed the Genesis version, which is an action adventure game with large environments and power ups to collect such as a grappling gun to reach new areas.[19]
The Sega CD version by Malibu Entertainment uses the main stages of the Genesis version, but also features 3D driving sections and cut-scenes and music from the film's soundtrack.[19]
The MS-DOS version of the game is an adventure game with combat sections by Spirit of Discovery.[19][22] Batman views areas via video feeds in the Batcave before searching them for clues.[19]
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.[19]
The Super NES version is also a beat 'em up by Konami with a wide array of combat moves, and gameplay. In addition to the traditional side scrolling beat 'em up levels, the game contains "run and gun" sections where enemies are defeated by thrown Batarangs, and Batmobile driving stages in which the player shoots oncoming enemy vehicles.[19]
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.[24]
Robin is a playable character for two levels, in place of Batman. The game is only one player.[25]
These games are based on Batman: The Animated Series. Konami developed and published the Super NES version, while Sega handled production for their own systems.
The Sega CD version consists of Batmobile chase screens. Between levels, the story advances through animated scenes that were created specifically for the game. The cutscenes were produced by Warner Bros. Animation and animated by TMS Entertainment, which the latter also animated some of the episodes of the original cartoon.
The Genesis 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 Super NES 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.
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.
Graphics for the characters are digitized actors, rendered as sprites a la Mortal Kombat.
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 film Batman Forever.
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.[42]
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.[42]
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. Batman vocal effects is provided by Steve Blum.[51]
Unlike Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, the game is not developed by Rocksteady Studios. WB Games Montréal, co-developer of Batman: Arkham City – Armored Edition, developed Arkham Origins, with additional development by Splash Damage for the game's multiplayer feature.
This is the first game in the Batman: Arkham series to feature multiplayer.
Troy Baker received praise for his performance as the Joker and ended up in Entertainment Weekly's Best of 2013 for best breakout actor in video game industry for his performance as the Joker alongside his performance in BioShock Infinite and The Last of Us.
Sequel to Batman: Arkham City. Features Kevin Conroy reprising his role of Batman, along with Mark Hamill who reprises his role as The Joker through illusions in Batman's mind.
Five episode series, with a narrative done as a "fresh interpretation of the universe set in current times, not tied to any existing iteration of Batman in games, film, or comics".[64]
Batman, the Joker and Catwoman are playable characters in this crossover fighting game.[74]
One of Batman's Brutalities in the game features the dark knight throwing a Batarang at the opponent which begins emits sonic shouts, attracting a swarm of bats that begin antagonizing the opponent, causing them to fall over and try and fight them off.
Fighting game from the creators of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe featuring Batman, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, Bane, Harley Quinn, and the Joker as playable characters, Batman is the primary protagonist in the game's storyline.
Batman is first seen battling Deadshot. At first he does not trust Maxwell and Lily, but he gains their trust when Maxwell helps him defeat Deadshot. After Maxwell gains the starite from the Joker, Batman lets them use the Batcave as a place to stay. Later, at Wayne Manor, Batman and Maxwell battle Ra's al Ghul and his minions. Batman is later seen in the final battle on Braniac's ship, where he defeats the Joker and Harley Quinn, but is teleported by Braniac afterwards. At the end of the game, Batman is among the heroes who bid Maxwell and Lily farewell. His origin is also a playable bonus level.
There are three playable versions of Batman in the game. The starter pack Batman originates from the Lego Batman video games, while Lego Movie Batman and Excalibur Batman originating from The Lego Movie.
Batman, Bane, Catwoman, Robin, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, the Joker, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and Scarecrow are included in the game as playable characters. Batman is the primary protagonist of the game's storyline.
For his single-player ending, President Kane informs Batman he should be part of the emergency response in the wake of the war with Brainiac. Having left the Justice League in Flash and Green Lantern's care, Batman works to prepare for another battle with Superman even in semi-retirement.
