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To make matters worse, certain objects and people will appear in certain locations only during certain times of the virtual 'day'. The battles aren't very interactive, as Batman seems to win easily no matter what weapon he chooses, though they are fun to watch. While you can control Batman as he fights his enemies, that control is limited to selecting weapons and setting the 'ferocity' of Batman's attack. If you want to understand the plot, watching the movie is a prerequisite to playing, as the game has plot holes big enough to drive the Batmobile, and never explains why you, as Batman, are doing what you're doing. The plot loosely (rather, very loosely) follows that of the 1992 film Batman Returns, starring Michael Keaton. Other special tools Batman can use include the grappling hook to reach high places or swing across chasms, and his cape, which can be used to slow falls.Įach of the five levels features several boss battles against Catwoman, the Penguin and others.Batman Returns is a very disappointing adaptation of the blockbuster movie license, a hodgepodge of elements from the adventure, action and role-playing genres, the whole of which is much less than the sum of its parts. All of these weapons have limited ammo, however, that must be collected. In addition, Batman can shoot from his grappling gun and unleash a deadly swarm of bats towards enemies.

These include batarangs, which come in standard and self-seeking varieties, and smoke bombs that stun enemies for a while. He can knock them out with punches and kicks and a number of extra weapons stored in his utility belt.

Besides run-and-jump action, there's also a lot of combat in the game, as many of the Penguin's henchmen stand in Batman's way. The Genesis title based on Batman Returns is a platform game in which the Dark Knight must traverse five action-filled levels on his way to confront the Penguin.Īreas include the rooftops of Gotham City, Max Shreck's department store, the Red Triangle Circus and the sewers.

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