Play Batman - The Video Game (europe) Online

I first played Batman on the NES back in 1990, a game Sunsoft put out. It was one of those licensed titles that stood out from the crowd, based on the look of the Tim Burton movie. On a system with a lot of platformers, this one immediately felt different.

You control Batman through five stages, moving screen by screen to punch and kick an assortment of thugs and mutants. Your main goal is to stop the Joker, but getting to him means navigating factories, city streets, and a final assault on a cathedral. The game gives you a few special tools; you can throw a limited supply of batarangs, and more uniquely, you can cling to certain walls and ceilings to avoid hazards. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty is punishing, demanding precise jumps and quick reactions to enemy patterns. It feels tense and demanding, a game where every small victory is earned.