Batman - NES Review

 Batman

Sunsoft - 1990
Side Scrolling Action Platformer

"Let's get Dangerous". Wait.. wrong game.

Batman was a video game that was developed and published by Sunsoft for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1989. The game was based on the film with the same name that was released the same year. Batman was a game that was highly anticipated at the time, and it was well-received by both gamers and critics.

One of the key selling points of Batman was its graphics, which were among the best on the NES at the time. The game's color palette was vibrant and attention-grabbing, and the character designs of Batman, The Joker, and other villains were impressive. The game's cutscenes were also a showcase of the NES graphics capabilities, and they conveyed the story of the game well.

The gameplay was also well-received, with players getting to control Batman through levels based on various locations in Gotham City. Each level ended with a boss fight, adding to the game's challenge level. Batman had an arsenal of moves, including his batarang and grappling hook, which he used to traverse through levels and defeat enemies.

Despite having an overall satisfying experience, some reviewers criticized the difficulty of Batman, stating that it was significantly harder than most NES games of the time. The game lacked a password system or save feature, which meant that players had to play through the game in one sitting to finish it.

Despite its criticisms, Batman was a defining example of a licensed video game that stands out for its quality and balance of gameplay. It was one of the must-have games for any NES owner and a fantastic accomplishment for Nintendo. The game still holds up reasonably well today, even if the difficulty level makes it a difficult accomplishment to beat it without a save feature. Overall, Batman is a standout title on the NES that continues to be a fan favorite and a must-play experience for fans of the Caped Crusader.