Batman Returns (Master System)

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Batman Returns

Batman Returns
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Aspect
System(s): Sega Master System
ROM Size: 256kB
Genre: Action













Number of Players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System EU 1993 £? 7112
Sega Master System EU (Classic) 199x £? 7112-50
Sega Master System BR 1993 $? 027.050


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Batman Returns for the Sega Master System, like its cousins, is a sidescrolling action game, though contains different levels and gameplay mechanics. It is based upon the 1992 Batman Returns film. The game received favourable reviews.

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Gameplay

Batman Returns is a platform game with simple mechanics. Batman can use his "Batarangs" for attacking enemies with 1 and can jump with 2. By pressing 2 quickly in mid air, Batman can swing around with his grappling hook. Batman can also glide in the air by pressing and holding 2 in mid air.

There are a few power ups in the game which can be acquired by hitting the bat symbols with Batarangs. Red symbol give one extra life. Grey symbol increased power and speed of Batarangs while the Yellow symbol increases Batarang's speed (Disputed).

Unlike the Sega Game Gear version, Batman has no life bar, with one hit being enough to bring him down (this is however compensated by game's abundance of extra lives). It is otherwise relatively similar to the Game Gear version.

Stages

Batman Returns on the Master System contains a total of five stages which are divided into several sections. At the beginning of each chapter, players choose between one of the two routes. Route A is typically shorter and easier one, while Route B is harder with many large pitfalls. At the end of each stage there is a boss which must be defeated in order to proceed.

Streets of Gotham City Penguin's thugs are raising havoc in the streets. Contain the situation and defeat Penguin's flame breathing giant henchman.

Shopping Mall Stop the marauding robbers in Shreck's shopping mall and face the mysterious Catwoman.

Rooftops Battle on the tops of Gotham's highest buildings as you follow Penguin's trail.

Sewers You are one step away from Penguin's hideout. Survive the endless traps and a get ready for a rematch with Catwoman.

Penguin's Hideout Prepare for final battle as you face countless of Penguin's goons. He is waiting you at the end with his customized "tank".

Production Credits

Planning: Hase
Design: M.Sato, Jyouoh Akk
Program: Hiro. 777, K.O
Asp. Staff: Toshi.Fujiyama, Yasujirou.M
Sound: Motohiro Kawashima
Sound Program: Mikito Ichikawa
Sound Management: Yuzo Koshiro
Special Thanks: GG Batman Project Team

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Sega Master System 68 Sega Retro Average
Based on 4 reviews
Publication Score Source
Joypad 74 №16
Joystick 76 №34, p232
Mean Machines Sega 70 №6, p64/65/66
Sega Pro 53 №18, p56
Master System, EU
BatmanReturns SMS EU Box.jpg

Cover

Master System, EU
(Classic Master System)
BatmanReturns SMS EU Box Classic.jpg

Cover

Master System, BR
BatmanReturns SMS BR Box.jpg

Cover

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