Batman: Return of the Joker is a 1991 game for Game Boy and NES. A Super NES version of this game was advertised and completed, but was never released. The game was released a year later as Batman: Revenge of the Joker for SEGA Genesis.
Synopsis for "Batman: Return of the Joker"
The Joker has somehow managed to escape from Arkham Asylum once again, and Batman must fight him across seven stages to restore peace to Gotham City.
Gameplay
Batman carries a gauntlet shooting basic bullets by default. This can be upgraded with weapon powerups located in boxes throughout the level, giving access to homing and energy weapons. Every upgrade weapon can be charged up for a secondary attack, different for each weapon. Batman also has a slide useful against most enemies and some bosses.
Boss fights introduce a system where life is measured by points instead of tick marks or bars. In these sections, Batman has significantly more health, and can take many more hits when rumbling with these stronger foes.
Levels include a snowy landscape, moving train, military base, and sewers. Two levels require you to run and dodge explosions while vehicles keep pace in the background. Some levels also have Batman activate a jetpack and play through a short side-scrolling shooter.
Appearing in "Batman: Return of the Joker"
Featured Characters:
- Batman
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Ace Ranger (NES/Genesis)
- Dark Claw (Game Boy)
- Foul Ball (Game Boy)
- Joker
- Master C.P.U. (NES/Genesis)
- Minedroid (NES/Genesis)
- Shogun Warrior (Game Boy)
Other Characters:
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
- Tank
See Also
- Images from Batman: Return of the Joker
- Video Game Gallery: Batman: Return of the Joker
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