Batman (1990 video game)
Batman is a video game released for the Sega Genesis, which was inspired by the 1989 Tim Burton-directed "Batman" film. The Genesis version was also produced by Sunsoft. The game is more faithful to the film's plot than the and features levels in which the player controls Batman's vehicles. Similarities and differences from the NES version. Unlike the NES version, this version stays closer to the plot of the film, and features the Batmobile and Batwing in the form of horizontal shooting levels. While the NES version allows three unique weapons and unlimited  continues, the Genesis version only has the Batarang as a special weapon with limited continues. The grappling hook is an additional item. The game also deviates from the film plot because, in the film, Batman attempts to save Napier from falling into the chemicals, but fails. However, in the game, Batman actually knocks Napier into the vat. This game has several cutscenes, with the player advancing to the next destination after defeating a boss character. Like the NES version, the music was also composed by Naoki Kodaka. Reception. IGN gave the game a review score of 6/10 saying that "Sunsoft 's Batman accurately recreates the movie and it was certainly a welcome treat after seeing the import featured in early gaming rags. Unfortunately, the game is too short and not especially challenging." The game holds an aggregate score of 70% on GameRankings. Mega Play’s four reviewers gave Batman very positive reviews and giving praise to the game’s graphics and gameplay, although they commented that the game is not as challenging and the gameplay is a little slow. Console XS gave an overall review score of 82% writing: "It may get a tad boring, but the accurate graphics hold  things together." Mega Action gave a review score of 83% and praised the game’s graphics. Megatech magazine praised the graphics and sound calling it "truly tremendous" and described the backgrounds as "sombre-looking as the sets in the film." And lauded the game’s soundtrack. The only criticism they had was the game being fairly easy to beat. The four reviewers of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave Batman very positive reviews praising the gameplay staying true to the movie and praised the graphics, music and sound effects and one reviewer opined the game is "The ultimate side scrolling action game  for the genesis." They criticized the game being too easy and short.