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| publisher={{company|[[Acclaim Entertainment]]|region=US, EU, AU}}, {{company|[[Acclaim Japan]]|region=JP}}, {{company|[[Tec Toy]]|region=BR}}
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| developer=[[Probe Entertainment]]
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| developer=[[Probe Entertainment]], [[Black Team]]
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| licensor=[[DC Comics]], [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]]
 
| system=[[Sega Mega Drive]]
 
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'''''Batman Forever''''' (バットマン フォーエヴァー) is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] beat-'em-up game developed by [[Probe Entertainment]] and [[Black Team]]. Based on the titular June 1995 film ''[[wikipedia:Batman Forever|Batman Forever]]'', it was first released in the United States in September 1995, and was later brought to Europe, Japan, Australia, and Brazil in the following months. ''Batman Forever'' is most notable for being significantly inspired by the developer's previous home ports of the ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' series, featuring digitized character sprites and a virtually identical control scheme.
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==Story==
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Batman, the vigilante alter-ego of billionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne, must save Gotham City from the dastardly duo of Two-Face and the Riddler. Two-Face is the former Gotham District Attorney Harvey Dent, who was accidentally disfigured in a courtroom incident, which he blames on Batman. The Riddler is disgruntled Wayne Tech employee Edward Nygma, who is angry that Bruce Wayne rejected his invention, a device that beams television signals directly into people's brains. Batman is joined by the young circus acrobat Dick Grayson, whose parents were killed by Two-Face, who takes up the identity Robin.
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==Gameplay==
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The normal mode is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up game with controls that are similar to a one-on-one fighting game. It can be played with a single player, where the player can choose to play as Batman or Robin, or with two players, where player one is Batman and player two is Robin. Two-player games can be played cooperatively, where players cannot harm each other and share credits, or competitively, where Batman and Robin can attack each other and have separate credits. Players and enemies have health bars and are defeated when the bar is depleted. Players start each level with the same health as they ended the previous level, but health can be replenished by finding items. Players lose a credit if they run out of life (or the game ends if there are no more credits remaining). Enemies can block or dodge attacks, and most have their own special attacks. Enemies can harm each other with friendly fire. Levels often require the player to defeat all the enemies in an area before pathways are opened. Levels also contain hidden areas that can be found through exploration and the use of items.
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Characters walk with {{left}} and {{right}} and crouch with {{down}}. They jump with {{up}} and perform a somersault with {{upleft}} or {{upright}}. They can glide with their capes, slowing their descent, by pressing {{up}} while in mid-air. They normally turn around by pressing in the opposite direction unless they are fighting an enemy, in which case pressing in the away direction twice forces them to turn around. They can roll by pressing {{right}} {{right}} {{A}} (or {{left}} {{left}} {{A}} if facing to the left), which lets them reposition to escape surrounds and can also sweep enemies. {{C}}+{{down}} jumps off platforms to a lower level.
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The attack controls are similar to ''Mortal Kombat''. With a [[Six Button Control Pad (Mega Drive)|Six Button Control Pad]], {{X}} is high punch, {{A}} is low punch, {{Z}} is high kick, and {{C}} is low kick. {{Down}}+{{A}} or {{down}}+{{X}} performs an uppercut, {{down}}+{{C}} performs a sweep kick, and {{right}}+{{Z}} (or {{left}}+{{Z}} if facing left) performs a roundhouse kick. {{B}} blocks, which can be done while crouching. Blocked attacks still inflict a small amount of damage. There are two control methods, selectable before starting the game, for performing back attacks (attacking an enemy behind the character while engaged with another enemy in front of him). The first and default method simply requires pressing in the away direction and attacking. The second method requires holding the {{Mode}} button and attacking.
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With the standard control pad, {{A}} is low punch, {{right}}+{{A}} (or {{left}}+{{A}} if facing left) is high punch, {{B}} is low kick, and {{C}} is high kick. {{Down}}+{{A}} uppercuts, {{down}}+{{B}} performs a sweep kick, and {{right}}+{{C}} (or {{left}}+{{C}} if facing left) performs a roundhouse. {{Start}} blocks (and {{Start}}+{{A}} pauses the game).
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Characters can also grab enemies at close range by pressing {{right}} {{right}} {{B}} (or {{left}} {{left}} {{B}} depending on the direction of the enemy). Once an enemy is grabbed, they can be thrown them by pressing in the away direction. Some enemies can block grabs.
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Each character carries five "gadgets," which are special abilities that can be performed by pressing certain button combinations. The gadget list is selected by the player at each level, with three standard gadgets for each character and two gadgets selected from two separate lists. There are also four hidden "blueprint" gadgets. Gadgets have unlimited supply and can be used as often as needed.
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There is also a fighting game mode called "training mode" where the player can play as Batman, Robin, or many of the enemies found throughout the game against either a computer-controlled opponent, against a second player, or cooperatively against two computer opponents. Batman and Robin choose their gadgets before starting a round, as in the normal game, but the other characters have their own sets of special moves.
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===Gadgets===
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Characters always have their standard gadgets. Players choose one optional gadget from each list before each level and then use them by performing the appropriate button combination. Button combinations mostly only use {{A}}, {{B}}, and {{C}} so they are generally the same regardless of whether the player has a Six Button Control Pad.
  
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Button combinations assume that the player is facing right. If facing left, {{left}} and {{right}} should be reversed.
  
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====Batman====
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=====Standard=====
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Batarang
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Projectile weapon, thrown horizontally to the end of the screen with {{QCF}} {{A}}.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Grappling Hook
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite=
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| desc=The grappling hook allows Batman to swing from or climb up to higher platforms while suspended from a cable attached to it. {{Y}} fires the grappling hook at a 45-degree angle. {{Up}}+{{Y}} fires the hook directly upward; this combination must be pressed simultaneously to avoid jumping. When suspended from the cable, {{up}} ascends Batman to the platform above. {{B}}+{{C}} fires the grappling hook when using a three-button control pad. The hook can find secret passageways in ceilings or release hidden items.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Sonic Pulse Globe
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=A small bomb that is thrown with {{QCF}} {{C}} and explodes on contact with the enemy or the ground. Bombs can sometimes reveal hidden areas.
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}}
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}}
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=====Optional 1=====
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Smoke Pellet
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Throws a pellet with {{QCFD}} {{B}} that rolls on the ground and creates a cloud of smoke that prevents enemies from using special moves.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Cape Morph
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Momentarily shields Batman from all damage with {{B}} {{C}} {{B}} {{C}} (or {{Start}} {{C}} {{Start}} {{C}} with a three-button control pad).
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Flash Pellet
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=64}}
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| desc=Throws a pellet on the ground with {{right}} {{A}} {{right}} {{A}} that stuns enemies for a duration (or until they are attacked).
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Gas
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=96}}
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| desc=Sprays a fog in the air with {{right}} {{right}} {{left}} {{A}} that briefly stuns enemies.
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}}
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}}
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Slippery Goo
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Sprays goo on the ground with {{right}} {{right}} {{left}} {{B}} that causes enemies to slip if they walk over it. Enemies cannot attack while caught on the goo.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Bat Bola
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Throws a bat bola with {{down}} {{down}} {{down}} {{A}}, which ties up any enemy that it hits, preventing them from moving or attacking for a duration (or until attacked).
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Electric Pellet
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=64}}
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| desc=Throws a horizontal projectile with {{right}} {{down}} {{C}} that zaps opponents and forces them to the ground for a duration. Enemies are harmless in this state but cannot be attacked until they revive.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Force Wall
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=64 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=96}}
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| desc=Drops with a device with {{down}} {{down}} {{down}} {{B}} that emits an impenetrable wall directly upward. This wall can be crossed by Batman and Robin, but enemies are harmed when they touch it. It lasts for a few seconds or until it has absorbed three hits.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Sticky Goo
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=160}}
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| desc=Sprays goo on the ground with {{right}} {{right}} {{left}} {{C}} that renders enemies immobile when they walk over it. Enemies can still attack while caught on the goo.
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}}
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}}
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====Robin====
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=====Standard=====
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Batarang
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Projectile weapon, thrown horizontally to the end of the screen with {{QCF}} {{A}}.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Extending Staff
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite=
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| desc=Functionally equivalent to Batman's grappling hook. {{Y}} extends the staff at a 45-degree angle, for swinging off hooks. {{Up}}+{{Y}} extends the staff directly upward, for climbing up to higher platforms. {{B}}+{{C}} extends the staff when using a three-button control pad.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Staff Charges
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Robin drops a small bomb from his staff with {{QCF}} {{C}} and explodes on contact with the enemy or the ground. Bombs can sometimes reveal hidden areas.
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}}
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}}
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=====Optional 1=====
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Smoke Pellet
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=128 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Throws a pellet with {{QCFD}} {{B}} that rolls on the ground and creates a cloud of smoke that prevents enemies from using special moves.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Force Shield
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=128 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Momentarily shields Robin from all damage with {{B}} {{C}} {{B}} {{C}} (or {{Start}} {{C}} {{Start}} {{C}} with a three-button control pad).
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Tranquilizer Darts
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=128 | crop_y=64}}
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| desc=Fires a dart with {{right}} {{down}} {{C}} that temporarily slows enemies to half speed when hit.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Sonic Blast
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=128 | crop_y=96}}
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| desc=Emits a cone-shaped blast with {{right}} {{right}} {{left}} {{A}} that temporarily causes enemies caught in it to only do half damage.
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}}
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}}
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=====Optional 2=====
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Slippery Goo
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Sprays goo on the ground with {{right}} {{right}} {{left}} {{B}} that causes enemies to slip if they walk over it. Enemies cannot attack while caught on the goo.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Bat Bola
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Throws a bat bola with {{down}} {{down}} {{down}} {{A}}, which ties up any enemy that it hits, preventing them from moving or attacking for a duration (or until attacked).
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Electro Staff Prod
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=64}}
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| desc=Zaps enemies at close range with {{right}} {{A}} {{right}} {{A}}, which forces them to the ground for a duration. Enemies are harmless in this state but cannot be attacked until they revive.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Wrist Rivets
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=96}}
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| desc=Shoots rivets at close range with {{right}} {{down}} {{A}}, which renders enemies immobile for a duration (or until they are attacked). Enemies can still attack while immobile.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Heat Gadget
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Gadgets.png | 1.5 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=32 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=128}}
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| desc=Shoots a bolt of energy horizontally to the end of the screen with {{right}} {{right}} {{left}} {{C}} that does big damage to enemies that it hits.
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}}
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}}
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====Blueprint====
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These weapons are hidden and can only be collected by finding all of the blueprints in a level.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Homing Batarang
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite=
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| desc=Throws a Batarang with {{QCF}} {{C}} that attacks the nearest target and then seeks out two more enemies to attack.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Bat Cuffs
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite=
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| desc=Releases cuffs with {{right}} {{right}} {{C}} that seek out the nearest target and render them immobile for a duration. Immobile enemies can still attack.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Holographic Decoy
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite=
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| desc=Creates a holographic decoy with {{down}}+{{A}} that distracts enemies for a duration. Enemies try to attack the decoy instead of Batman and Robin.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Rocket Boots
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite=
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| desc=Propels the character toward an enemy with {{right}} {{C}} {{right}} {{B}} {{right}} {{C}}.
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}}
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}}
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===Items===
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Partial Energy
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Partially replenishes the character's energy bar.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Full Energy
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Fully replenishes the character's energy bar.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Riddler Box
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Provides a clue in the form of a riddle.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Extra Time
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=72 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Gives the player extra time in the third level.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Two-Face Coin
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=48 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=If collected when the scarred face is showing, gives the player an extra credit. If collected when the smooth face is showing, gives the player an extra credit and also fully replenishes the character's energy bar.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Gadget Blueprint
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| bgcolor=#404040
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| sprite={{sprite | Batman Forever MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=144 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Collect four in a single level to gain a new gadget for use in the next level.
 
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{{stub}}'''''Batman Forever''''' (バットマン フォーエヴァー) is a ''Batman'' game developed by [[Probe]] and published by [[Acclaim]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. It is based on the [[wikipedia:Batman Forever|1995 movie of the same name]]. It should not be confused with the [[Batman Forever (Game Gear)|Game Gear version]], which is entirely different, nor ''[[Batman Forever: The Arcade Game]]'' which is also based on this movie.
 
  
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Unlike previous entries in the series, ''Batman Forever'' uses digitised 3D graphics, similar to ''[[Mortal Kombat]]''.
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===Levels===
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| title=Arkham Asylum
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| screenshot=Batman Forever MD, Stage 1-1.png
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| screenshot2=Batman Forever MD, Stage 1-2.png
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| screenshot3=Batman Forever MD, Stage 1-3.png
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| screenshot4=Batman Forever MD, Stage 1-4.png
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Second Bank of Gotham City
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| screenshot=Batman Forever MD, Stage 2-1.png
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| screenshot2=Batman Forever MD, Stage 2-2.png
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| screenshot3=Batman Forever MD, Stage 2-3.png
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| screenshot4=Batman Forever MD, Stage 2-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Circus
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| screenshot=Batman Forever MD, Stage 3-1.png
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| screenshot2=Batman Forever MD, Stage 3-2.png
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| screenshot3=Batman Forever MD, Stage 3-3.png
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| screenshot4=Batman Forever MD, Stage 3-4.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Development===
 
===Development===
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The video game adaption of ''Batman Forever'' was created simultaneously with the movie, likely as the film was going through its post-production phase. Acclaim's development team in the US were given access to the movie's 70 sets, and would both record footage and take notes of the design before sending it off to the UK-based Probe Entertainment to be implemented in-game{{fileref|MeanMachinesSega35UK.pdf|page=19}}.
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The video game adaption of ''Batman Forever'' was created simultaneously with the movie, likely as the film was going through its post-production phase. Acclaim's development team in the US were given access to the movie's 70 sets, and would both record footage and take notes of the design before sending it off to the UK-based Probe Entertainment to be implemented in-game{{magref|mms|35|19}}.
  
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Probe would then attempt to convert what assets they were given into backdrops, initially by scanning the footage into an [[SGI]] workstation and then by drawing rough guidelines, placing computer generated light sources and attempting to turn the results into 2D backdrops{{fileref|MeanMachinesSega35UK.pdf|page=18}}.
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Probe would then attempt to convert what assets they were given into backdrops, initially by scanning the footage into an [[SGI]] workstation and then by drawing rough guidelines, placing computer generated light sources and attempting to turn the results into 2D backdrops{{magref|mms|35|18}}.
  
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The characters in-game were motion captured using the film's stuntmen against green screen, which again would be sent to Probe in video form{{fileref|MeanMachinesSega35UK.pdf|page=35}}. No members of the film's main cast reprise their roles for the video game, though their likenesses are used in promotional material.
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The characters in-game were motion captured using the film's stuntmen against green screen, which again would be sent to Probe in video form{{magref|mms|35|35}}. No members of the film's main cast reprise their roles for the video game, though their likenesses are used in promotional material.
  
 
===Release===
 
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A limited edition release of ''Batman Forever'' was sold exclusively in branches of Woolworths in the United Kingdom. In addition to a boxed version of the game, the package includes a VHS cassette documenting how the game was made, a ''Batman Forever''-themed notepad and stickers. The package is thought to have sold poorly, and has subsequently become a rare collectors' item, with second-hand copies reportedly selling as high as £10,000 online. Both Mega Drive and Super NES versions were available.
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*A [[Probe]] Production
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*'''Analysts:''' Simon Gouldstone, J.J. Maziotto
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*'''Admin. Assistant:''' Kristen Muzer
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*'''Q.A. Project Leader:''' David Sanchez
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*'''Director:''' Fiona Milburn
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*'''Directors Asst.:''' Cynthia Graham
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*'''Special Thanks:''' Larry Kelley, Jeremy Schwartz, Rob Zimmelman, Rob Muzer, Howard Schwartz, Roger Booth
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*'''Shot At:''' [[Acclaim Studios]], Glen Cove, New York
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Latest revision as of 09:19, 12 November 2024

For other games with the same name, see Batman Forever.

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Batman Forever
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment (US, EU, AU), Acclaim Japan (JP), Tec Toy (BR)
Developer:
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), SF Interactive Media (SE rental), Sega-Ozisoft (Australia), Arcadia Software (Spain), Tec Toy (BR)
Licensor: DC Comics, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Peripherals supported: Six Button Control Pad
Genre: Fighting Action/Taisen Action (対戦アクション)[1], Action[2]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
JP 		¥8,8008,800 T-81223
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Mega Drive
US 		$74.9574.95[4] T-81336
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		T-81336-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
PT 		MD81336
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		T-81336-50
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
UK
(Woolworths)
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
SE
(Rental)
Sega Mega Drive
AU 		FBAT23SMC
OFLC: G8
Sega Mega Drive
AU
(PAL) 		FBAT23SMC
OFLC: M15
Sega Mega Drive
AU
(Limited Edition)
OFLC: M15
Sega Mega Drive
BR 		047150
Tectoy: Todas as Idades
Non-Sega versions

Batman Forever (バットマン フォーエヴァー) is a Sega Mega Drive beat-'em-up game developed by Probe Entertainment and Black Team. Based on the titular June 1995 film Batman Forever, it was first released in the United States in September 1995, and was later brought to Europe, Japan, Australia, and Brazil in the following months. Batman Forever is most notable for being significantly inspired by the developer's previous home ports of the Mortal Kombat series, featuring digitized character sprites and a virtually identical control scheme.

Story

Batman, the vigilante alter-ego of billionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne, must save Gotham City from the dastardly duo of Two-Face and the Riddler. Two-Face is the former Gotham District Attorney Harvey Dent, who was accidentally disfigured in a courtroom incident, which he blames on Batman. The Riddler is disgruntled Wayne Tech employee Edward Nygma, who is angry that Bruce Wayne rejected his invention, a device that beams television signals directly into people's brains. Batman is joined by the young circus acrobat Dick Grayson, whose parents were killed by Two-Face, who takes up the identity Robin.

Gameplay

The normal mode is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up game with controls that are similar to a one-on-one fighting game. It can be played with a single player, where the player can choose to play as Batman or Robin, or with two players, where player one is Batman and player two is Robin. Two-player games can be played cooperatively, where players cannot harm each other and share credits, or competitively, where Batman and Robin can attack each other and have separate credits. Players and enemies have health bars and are defeated when the bar is depleted. Players start each level with the same health as they ended the previous level, but health can be replenished by finding items. Players lose a credit if they run out of life (or the game ends if there are no more credits remaining). Enemies can block or dodge attacks, and most have their own special attacks. Enemies can harm each other with friendly fire. Levels often require the player to defeat all the enemies in an area before pathways are opened. Levels also contain hidden areas that can be found through exploration and the use of items.

Characters walk with Left and Right and crouch with Down. They jump with Up and perform a somersault with Up-left or Up-right. They can glide with their capes, slowing their descent, by pressing Up while in mid-air. They normally turn around by pressing in the opposite direction unless they are fighting an enemy, in which case pressing in the away direction twice forces them to turn around. They can roll by pressing Right Right A (or Left Left A if facing to the left), which lets them reposition to escape surrounds and can also sweep enemies. C+Down jumps off platforms to a lower level.

The attack controls are similar to Mortal Kombat. With a Six Button Control Pad, X is high punch, A is low punch, Z is high kick, and C is low kick. Down+A or Down+X performs an uppercut, Down+C performs a sweep kick, and Right+Z (or Left+Z if facing left) performs a roundhouse kick. B blocks, which can be done while crouching. Blocked attacks still inflict a small amount of damage. There are two control methods, selectable before starting the game, for performing back attacks (attacking an enemy behind the character while engaged with another enemy in front of him). The first and default method simply requires pressing in the away direction and attacking. The second method requires holding the  MODE  button and attacking.

With the standard control pad, A is low punch, Right+A (or Left+A if facing left) is high punch, B is low kick, and C is high kick. Down+A uppercuts, Down+B performs a sweep kick, and Right+C (or Left+C if facing left) performs a roundhouse.  START  blocks (and  START +A pauses the game).

Characters can also grab enemies at close range by pressing Right Right B (or Left Left B depending on the direction of the enemy). Once an enemy is grabbed, they can be thrown them by pressing in the away direction. Some enemies can block grabs.

Each character carries five "gadgets," which are special abilities that can be performed by pressing certain button combinations. The gadget list is selected by the player at each level, with three standard gadgets for each character and two gadgets selected from two separate lists. There are also four hidden "blueprint" gadgets. Gadgets have unlimited supply and can be used as often as needed.

There is also a fighting game mode called "training mode" where the player can play as Batman, Robin, or many of the enemies found throughout the game against either a computer-controlled opponent, against a second player, or cooperatively against two computer opponents. Batman and Robin choose their gadgets before starting a round, as in the normal game, but the other characters have their own sets of special moves.

Gadgets

Characters always have their standard gadgets. Players choose one optional gadget from each list before each level and then use them by performing the appropriate button combination. Button combinations mostly only use A, B, and C so they are generally the same regardless of whether the player has a Six Button Control Pad.

Button combinations assume that the player is facing right. If facing left, Left and Right should be reversed.

Batman

Standard
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 Batarang
Projectile weapon, thrown horizontally to the end of the screen with Down Down-right Right A.
Grappling Hook
The grappling hook allows Batman to swing from or climb up to higher platforms while suspended from a cable attached to it. Y fires the grappling hook at a 45-degree angle. Up+Y fires the hook directly upward; this combination must be pressed simultaneously to avoid jumping. When suspended from the cable, Up ascends Batman to the platform above. B+C fires the grappling hook when using a three-button control pad. The hook can find secret passageways in ceilings or release hidden items.
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 Sonic Pulse Globe
A small bomb that is thrown with Down Down-right Right C and explodes on contact with the enemy or the ground. Bombs can sometimes reveal hidden areas.
Optional 1
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 Smoke Pellet
Throws a pellet with Right Down-right Down B that rolls on the ground and creates a cloud of smoke that prevents enemies from using special moves.
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 Cape Morph
Momentarily shields Batman from all damage with B C B C (or  START  C  START  C with a three-button control pad).
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 Flash Pellet
Throws a pellet on the ground with Right A Right A that stuns enemies for a duration (or until they are attacked).
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 Gas
Sprays a fog in the air with Right Right Left A that briefly stuns enemies.
Optional 2
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 Slippery Goo
Sprays goo on the ground with Right Right Left B that causes enemies to slip if they walk over it. Enemies cannot attack while caught on the goo.
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 Bat Bola
Throws a bat bola with Down Down Down A, which ties up any enemy that it hits, preventing them from moving or attacking for a duration (or until attacked).
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 Electric Pellet
Throws a horizontal projectile with Right Down C that zaps opponents and forces them to the ground for a duration. Enemies are harmless in this state but cannot be attacked until they revive.
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 Force Wall
Drops with a device with Down Down Down B that emits an impenetrable wall directly upward. This wall can be crossed by Batman and Robin, but enemies are harmed when they touch it. It lasts for a few seconds or until it has absorbed three hits.
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 Sticky Goo
Sprays goo on the ground with Right Right Left C that renders enemies immobile when they walk over it. Enemies can still attack while caught on the goo.

Robin

Standard
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 Batarang
Projectile weapon, thrown horizontally to the end of the screen with Down Down-right Right A.
Extending Staff
Functionally equivalent to Batman's grappling hook. Y extends the staff at a 45-degree angle, for swinging off hooks. Up+Y extends the staff directly upward, for climbing up to higher platforms. B+C extends the staff when using a three-button control pad.
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 Staff Charges
Robin drops a small bomb from his staff with Down Down-right Right C and explodes on contact with the enemy or the ground. Bombs can sometimes reveal hidden areas.
Optional 1
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 Smoke Pellet
Throws a pellet with Right Down-right Down B that rolls on the ground and creates a cloud of smoke that prevents enemies from using special moves.
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 Force Shield
Momentarily shields Robin from all damage with B C B C (or  START  C  START  C with a three-button control pad).
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 Tranquilizer Darts
Fires a dart with Right Down C that temporarily slows enemies to half speed when hit.
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 Sonic Blast
Emits a cone-shaped blast with Right Right Left A that temporarily causes enemies caught in it to only do half damage.
Optional 2
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 Slippery Goo
Sprays goo on the ground with Right Right Left B that causes enemies to slip if they walk over it. Enemies cannot attack while caught on the goo.
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 Bat Bola
Throws a bat bola with Down Down Down A, which ties up any enemy that it hits, preventing them from moving or attacking for a duration (or until attacked).
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 Electro Staff Prod
Zaps enemies at close range with Right A Right A, which forces them to the ground for a duration. Enemies are harmless in this state but cannot be attacked until they revive.
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 Wrist Rivets
Shoots rivets at close range with Right Down A, which renders enemies immobile for a duration (or until they are attacked). Enemies can still attack while immobile.
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 Heat Gadget
Shoots a bolt of energy horizontally to the end of the screen with Right Right Left C that does big damage to enemies that it hits.

Blueprint

These weapons are hidden and can only be collected by finding all of the blueprints in a level.

Homing Batarang
Throws a Batarang with Down Down-right Right C that attacks the nearest target and then seeks out two more enemies to attack.
Bat Cuffs
Releases cuffs with Right Right C that seek out the nearest target and render them immobile for a duration. Immobile enemies can still attack.
Holographic Decoy
Creates a holographic decoy with Down+A that distracts enemies for a duration. Enemies try to attack the decoy instead of Batman and Robin.
Rocket Boots
Propels the character toward an enemy with Right C Right B Right C.

Items

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 Partial Energy
Partially replenishes the character's energy bar.
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 Full Energy
Fully replenishes the character's energy bar.
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 Riddler Box
Provides a clue in the form of a riddle.
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 Extra Time
Gives the player extra time in the third level.
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 Two-Face Coin
If collected when the scarred face is showing, gives the player an extra credit. If collected when the smooth face is showing, gives the player an extra credit and also fully replenishes the character's energy bar.
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 Gadget Blueprint
Collect four in a single level to gain a new gadget for use in the next level.

Levels

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Arkham Asylum

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Second Bank of Gotham City

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The Circus

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Two-Face's Hideout: Warehouse

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Ritz Gotham

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Abandoned Subway Station

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Wayne Manor/Destroyed Batcave

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Claw Island

History

Development

The video game adaption of Batman Forever was created simultaneously with the movie, likely as the film was going through its post-production phase. Acclaim's development team in the US were given access to the movie's 70 sets, and would both record footage and take notes of the design before sending it off to the UK-based Probe Entertainment to be implemented in-game[7].

Probe would then attempt to convert what assets they were given into backdrops, initially by scanning the footage into an SGI workstation and then by drawing rough guidelines, placing computer generated light sources and attempting to turn the results into 2D backdrops[8].

The characters in-game were motion captured using the film's stuntmen against green screen, which again would be sent to Probe in video form[9]. No members of the film's main cast reprise their roles for the video game, though their likenesses are used in promotional material.

Release

A limited edition release of Batman Forever was sold exclusively in branches of Woolworths in the United Kingdom. In addition to a boxed version of the game, the package includes a VHS cassette documenting how the game was made, a Batman Forever-themed notepad and stickers. The package is thought to have sold poorly, and has subsequently become a rare collectors' item. Both Mega Drive and Super NES versions were available.

Production credits

  • A Probe Production
  • Programmer: Paul Carruthers
  • Producers: Tony Beckwith, Tim Bradstock
  • Designer: Nick Baynes
  • Storyboards: Alex Lawrence, Darren Goodacre, Dimitri Bakalov
  • Music: Tim Follin
  • Arrangements: Andy Brock
  • Sound Effects: Andy Brock
  • Backgrounds: Ned Langman, Phil Williams
  • Clay Models: Alex Lawrence
  • Model Digitsation: Cybersite UK Ltd.
  • 3D Model Animation: Jason McDonald
  • Animation Editors: Kevin Watts, Tim Bradstock
  • Additional Graphics: Terry Ford, Darren Goodacre, Ned Langman, Pierson Lippard, Kevin McMahon, Phil Williams
  • Level Designers: Jonathan Gibson, Simon Bland
  • Q.A. Team: Gary Patino, James Brown, Nick McGee, Michael Movel, Clifford Ramsey, Mark Viccary
  • A.I. Logic: Dan Phillips
  • Compression: Nick Pelling, Rob Northen
  • All Pies Eaten By: Gary Liddon
  • Producer: Douglas Yellin
  • Assoc. Producers: Michael Archer, Tyrone Miller
  • Analysts: Simon Gouldstone, J.J. Maziotto
  • Admin. Assistant: Kristen Muzer
  • Q.A. Project Leader: David Sanchez
  • Q.A. Staff: C. Caracciolo, A. Ingberman, H. Reimer, J. Gonzalez, H. Perlman, C. Shanley, A. Falk, C. Chamberlain, R. Morton, R. Tucker, P. Lindsay, A.K. Brown, J. Rosa, D. Tabb, M. Mazziotto
Ultimatte Shoot
  • Producer: Douglas Yellin
  • Director: Fiona Milburn
  • Stunt Coordinator: Jeff Gibson
  • Lighting Design: Leslie Hankey, Brian Danitz
  • Camera Operator: Chris Caris, Eric Schmitz
  • Production Assts.: Rich Nelson, Ron Sommers, Ray McDonough
  • Directors Asst.: Cynthia Graham
  • Costumes: Izquierdo Studio, New York
  • Wig Design: Edward Sylvia
  • Harvey Two-Face Make-Up: Bryant Holt
  • Special Thanks: Larry Kelley, Jeremy Schwartz, Rob Zimmelman, Rob Muzer, Howard Schwartz, Roger Booth
  • Shot At: Acclaim Studios, Glen Cove, New York
Source:
In-game credits
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[10]

Magazine articles

Main article: Batman Forever (Mega Drive)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Batman Forever (Mega Drive)/Promotional material.

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
92 [11]
Sega Mega Drive
 92
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
80
[12]
Cool Gamer (RU)
80
[13]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
81
[5]
Digitiser (UK)
77
[14]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
80
[15]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
53
[16]
Freak (IL)
90
[17]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
50
[4]
GamePro (UK)
75
[18]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
72
[19]
Hobby Consolas (ES) PAL
83
[20]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
65
[21]
Mega Force (FR) PAL
84
[22]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
80
[23]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
90
[24]
Player One (FR)
70
[25]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
47
[26]
Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
83
[27]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
91
[28]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
80
[29]
Svet Kompjutera (YU)
86
[30]
Sega Megazone (AU)
65
[31]
Todo Sega (ES)
84
[32]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
80
[33]
Video Games (DE) PAL
70
[34]
Sega Mega Drive
 76
Based on
25 reviews

Batman Forever (Mega Drive)

Mega Drive, JP
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Manual
Mega Drive, US
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Cover
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Cart
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Mega Drive, EU
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual
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PCB
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Competition Card
Mega Drive, UK (Woolworths)
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Contents
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VHS tape
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US Manual
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Manual
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US Manual
Mega Drive, PT (White Box Sticker)

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Mega Drive, AU (NTSC)
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Mega Drive, AU (Limited Edition)
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Mega Drive, BR
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Technical information

Main article: Batman Forever (Mega Drive)/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:BatmanForever MD JP cover.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-02 23:21)
  3. ↑ File:BatmanForever MD-GG US PrintAdvert.jpg
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 GamePro, "December 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 92
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "October 1995" (UK; 1995-09-14), page 80
  6. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1995-09-04), page 56
  7. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "September 1995" (UK; 1995-07-27), page 19
  8. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "September 1995" (UK; 1995-07-27), page 18
  9. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "September 1995" (UK; 1995-07-27), page 35
  10. ↑ File:Batman Forever MD credits.pdf
  11. ↑ GamesMaster, "September 1995" (UK; 1995-08-03), page 41
  12. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 27
  13. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 26
  14. ↑ Digitiser (UK) (1995-09-13)
  15. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 292
  16. ↑ Famitsu, "1995-11-03" (JP; 1995-10-20), page 32
  17. ↑ Freak, "10/95" (IL; 1995-xx-xx), page 1
  18. ↑ GamePro, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-09-xx), page 38
  19. ↑ Game Informer, "October 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 26
  20. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Octubre 1995" (ES; 1995-xx-xx), page 78
  21. ↑ MAN!AC, "11/95" (DE; 1995-10-11), page 77
  22. ↑ Mega Force, "Octobre 1995" (FR; 1995-xx-xx), page 48
  23. ↑ Mega Fun, "10/95" (DE; 1995-09-20), page 61
  24. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1995" (UK; 1995-08-25), page 70
  25. ↑ Player One, "Octobre 1995" (FR; 1995-xx-xx), page 129
  26. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1995 12-22" (JP; 1995-12-08), page 86
  27. ↑ Sega Magazine, "October 1995" (UK; 1995-09-12), page 86
  28. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1995" (UK; 1995-08-17), page 50
  29. ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1995" (UK; 1995-10-05), page 52
  30. ↑ Svet Kompjutera, "April 1996" (YU; 1996-xx-xx), page 79
  31. ↑ Sega Megazone, "Summer '95/'96" (AU; 1995-xx-xx), page 30
  32. ↑ Todo Sega, "Octubre 1995" (ES; 1995-xx-xx), page 40
  33. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 20
  34. ↑ Video Games, "9/95" (DE; 1995-08-30), page 106


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Batman games for Sega systems / published by Sega
Sega Mega Drive
 Batman (1990) | Batman: Revenge of The Joker (1992) | Batman Returns (1992) | The Adventures of Batman & Robin (1995) | Justice League Task Force (1995) | Batman Forever (1995)
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 Batman Returns (1992) | The Adventures of Batman & Robin (1995) | Batman Forever (1995)
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 Batman Returns (1993)
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 Batman Returns (1993) | The Adventures of Batman & Robin (1995)
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 Batman (1991) | Batman Forever (1995)
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 Batman Forever (1996) | Batman & Robin (unreleased)
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 Gotham Knights (2022) | Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (2024)
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