Batman Returns (Master System)
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System(s): Sega Master System | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Developer: Aspect | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Licensor: DC Comics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 and can jump with . By pressing quickly in mid air, Batman can swing around with his grappling hook. Batman can also glide in the air by pressing and holding 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 Batman's walking speed.
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 except some differences.
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.
Stage 1 - Streets of Gotham City | |
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Penguin's thugs are raising havoc in the streets. Contain the situation and defeat Penguin's flame breathing giant henchman. | |
Stage 2 - Shopping Mall | |
Stop the marauding robbers in Shreck's shopping mall and face the mysterious Catwoman. | |
Stage 3 - Rooftops | |
Battle on the tops of Gotham's highest buildings as you follow Penguin's trail. | |
Stage 4 - Sewers | |
You are one step away from Penguin's hideout. Survive the endless traps and a get ready for a rematch with Catwoman. | |
Stage 5 - 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
Magazine articles
- Main article: Batman Returns (Master System)/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Physical scans
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Technical information
ROM dump status
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256kB | Cartridge (EU) |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mean Machines Sega, "March 1993" (UK; 1993-02-28), page 60
- ↑ Sega Master Force, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-06-24), page 25
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Joypad, "Janvier 1993" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 41
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Joystick, "Janvier 1993" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 232
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "March 1993" (UK; 1993-02-28), page 64-66 (60)
- ↑ Player One, "Décembre 1992" (FR; 1992-12-10), page 106/107 (102)
- ↑ Sega Master Force, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-06-24), page 22-25 (22)
- ↑ Mega Fun, "05/93" (DE; 1993-0x-xx), page 80
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "March 1993" (UK; 1993-02-28), page 64
- ↑ Player One, "Décembre 1992" (FR; 1992-12-10), page 106
- ↑ Sega Power, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-06), page 36
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 56
- ↑ Sega Zone, "March 1993" (UK; 1993-02-11), page 36
- ↑ Sega Force, "2/93" (SE; 1993-03-18), page 19
- ↑ Sega Master Force, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-06-24), page 22
- ↑ Video Games, "3/93" (DE; 1993-02-24), page 98
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