Batman Returns (Master System)

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Batman Returns
System(s): Sega Master System
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Licensor: DC Comics
Genre: Action

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System
EU
7112
Sega Master System
EU
(Classic)
7112-50
Sega Master System
AU
Sega Master System
BR
027050

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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.

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 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.

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Stage 1 - Streets of Gotham City
Penguin's thugs are raising havoc in the streets. Contain the situation and defeat Penguin's flame breathing giant henchman.

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Stage 2 - Shopping Mall
Stop the marauding robbers in Shreck's shopping mall and face the mysterious Catwoman.

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Stage 3 - Rooftops
Battle on the tops of Gotham's highest buildings as you follow Penguin's trail.

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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.

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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

Source:
In-game credits


Magazine articles

Main article: Batman Returns (Master System)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Todo Sega (ES) #2: "Mayo 1993" (1993-04-15)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
74 [3]
76 [4]
70 [5]
77 [6]
54 [7]
67 №43, p36/37
53 №18, p56
61 №5, p38/39
Sega Master System
67
Based on
8 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Joypad (FR)
76
[3]
Joystick (FR) PAL
76
[4]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
57
[8]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
70
[9]
Player One (FR)
77
[10]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
67
[11]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
53
[12]
Sega Zone (UK) PAL
61
[13]
Sega Force (SE)
90
[14]
Sega Master Force (UK) PAL
54
[15]
Video Games (DE)
51
[16]
Sega Master System
67
Based on
11 reviews

Batman Returns (Master System)

Master System, EU
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Cover
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Cart
Batman Returns SMS EU Manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, EU
(Classic Master System)
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Cover
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Cart
Master System, AU

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Cart
Master System, BR
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Cover
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Cart
Batmanreturns sms br manual.pdf
Manual

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 b154ec38
MD5 215876a62d3ca48d28e98cd8a2c70a15
SHA-1 0ccc0e2d91a345c39a7406e148da147a2edce979
256kB Cartridge (EU)

References


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