Batman Returns
Although you can control Batman as he battles his foes, that control is limited to selecting weapons, and setting the 'ferocity' of Batman's attack. The battles are not very interactive, since batman seems to win easily no matter which weapon he chooses, although they are fun to watch. To add insult to injury, certain objects and people will appear in certain locations only during particular times of the virtual "day." Often the time of their appearance is a mystery without any clues, meaning that you will need to retrace your steps to various locations over and over again until someone or something shows up. This adds a level of complexity, but in a way that is unfair to the player. Puzzle are limited to scanning the various objects into the evidence monitor to further the plot, given of course that you are there at the right time when they show up.
In the final analysis, Batman Returns is only an average adventure that could have been so much more, given the powerful license. Is it worth it? Only for dedicated bat-fans, and perhaps those who are new to the adventure genre. The game basically ignores the movie's plot, sends you on ludicrous object hunts, and lacks all the atmosphere that makes the movie a cult classic. Be warned: once you have the walkthru, the game takes less than an hour to complete. Without a walkthrough, it takes only a little longer.
Average Rating: | 8.32 [175 votes] |
Genre: | Adventure |
Designer: | |
Developer: | Konami |
Publisher: | GameTek |
Year: | 1992 |
Software Copyright: | Konami |
Theme: | Licensed, Cartoon |
Multiplayer: | |
Related Links: | Ebert's movie review |
More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | DOS |
If you like this game, try: | Batman: The Movie, Questprobe featuring Spider-Man, Batman: The Caped Crusader |
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