Batman Returns
A side-scrolling beat 'em up based on Tim Burton's 1992 film. Play as Batman through six levels of Gotham City, battling Penguin's gang and Catwoman with an arsenal of gadgets and combat moves.
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About This Game
Konami's adaptation captures the gothic aesthetic of Burton's Batman universe with detailed sprite work and atmospheric stages like Gotham Plaza and Penguin's Arctic Base.
Features a unique grapple system allowing Batman to grab enemies and throw them into the background, plus special Batarang attacks that consume limited bat-shaped weapon icons.
Includes boss battles against key film antagonists like the Organ Grinder, Clown Gang, and the final confrontation with Penguin in his Duck Vehicle.
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