Batman Returns is a 1992 action brawler for the SNES, developed and published by Konami. Often regarded as one of the best superhero games of the 16-bit era, it plays as a heavy-hitting, side-scrolling beat ’em up heavily inspired by the mechanics of Final Fight. As the Dark Knight, players walk the snowy streets of Gotham, fighting through the Red Triangle Circus Gang across levels that closely follow the plot of Tim Burton’s film, including a high-speed driving stage in the Batmobile.
How to play
The objective is to clear waves of enemies to progress through each stage, culminating in boss fights against villains like Catwoman and the Penguin. Combat relies on powerful melee strikes and throws, while the Batarang and grappling hook provide ranged attacks and mobility.
| Gamepad control: | |
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| action button A | Z |
| action button B | X |
| action buttons X, Y | A, S |
| shoulder buttons L, R | Q, E |
| SELECT | Shift |
| START | Enter |
Tips
- Use the environment: Grabbing enemies and throwing them into background windows or other thugs is highly effective for crowd control and avoiding damage.
- Save your screen clears: Test tube weapons deal massive damage to everything on screen; save them for boss encounters or overwhelming groups.
- Don’t forget to block: Using your cape to block incoming hits is crucial for surviving later boss fights, especially when dealing with Catwoman’s swift strikes.
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