Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a side-scrolling beat ’em up released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000 by Kemco. Playing as Terry McGinnis, the new Batman, you must fight your way through the Jokerz gang across linear 3D environments to ultimately foil the returned Clown Prince of Crime. The game incorporates a unique mechanic allowing players to switch between four different BatsuitsโStandard, Offensive, Defensive, and Nimbleโeach offering distinct abilities for combat and navigation.
How to Play
The objective is to progress through each stage, defeating enemies in hand-to-hand combat and navigating hazards until you face the area’s boss. The controls for this Nintendo 64 title map to your keyboard in the browser: use the Arrow Keys to move, Z (mapped to the A button) to jump and glide, and X (mapped to the B button) to attack with punches and kicks. You can access the equipment screen with the Shift key to manage your suits.
Tips
- Smash crates whenever you see themโthey often contain suit upgrades needed to progress or break through specific barriers (like the Offensive Suit for grey crates).
- If you find yourself overwhelmed, equip the Defensive Suit; it has a powerful special move that can easily clear out tough enemy encounters.
- Standard kicks and punches are usually your most reliable attacks; conserve special weapons and abilities for bosses or large groups of enemies.
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