Play Batman Forever Online

Batman Forever came out for the Sega Genesis in 1995, published by Acclaim Entertainment. It was part of that wave of movie tie-in games that always felt like a gamble; sometimes they captured the film's energy, other times they were just another licensed platformer. This one tried to stand out with a different visual style and a co-op mode, which was a nice thought for a Saturday afternoon with a friend.

You control Batman, or Robin if a second player joins, moving through levels screen by screen. The main goal is to stop Two-Face and the Riddler, which involves a lot of punching thugs, dodging traps, and navigating multi-tiered stages. A couple of things set it apart: the combat uses a string of combo attacks you can perform, and you have a grappling hook for reaching higher platforms. The pacing is relentless, with enemies swarming constantly, and the difficulty can feel punishing due to some slippery controls and cheap enemy placements. Playing it feels like a constant scramble to stay alive, using every tool just to make it to the next screen.