NES/Famicom

Batman Returns

Like Konami's other adaptation of Batman Returns, the NES version is a side-scrolling beat 'em up. Next to brawling action, it also features two sections where the player controls the Batmobile and the Batskiboat seen in the movie. In the beat 'em up sections, Batman has to defeat a large number of enemies (members of the Penguin's circus gang) to advance. Possible attacks include punches, sliding attacks, drop kicks and a powerful 360° cape slash attack which will drain Batman's health bar. Gadgets to be used include a limited number of batarangs and a grappling hook. The hook is useful for many things- it can take down flying enemies, pull Batman up to higher levels, lets him climb into op...

Genre: Beat-'Em-Up
Year: 1993
Developer: Konami Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Konami, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

26 achievements · 330 total points

Footloose in City Plaza Complete Stage 1-1 without using spin attack. Don't use passwords
10 pts
9 Discs Collect 9 Discs on Stage 4-1. Don't use invulnerable passwords
10 pts
Footloose in the Sewers Complete Stages 6-1 and 6-2 without using spin attack. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Footloose Downtown Complete Stages 3-1 and 3-2 without using spin attack. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Footloose in the Streets Complete Stages 2-1 and 2-2 without using spin attack. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Footloose on the Train Complete Stages 4-1 and 4-2 without using spin attack. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Batastic Obtain a score of 140,000 or more. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Not Quite Cat Nip Find the Test Tube and get to Cat Girl. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Squashed Bird Beat the final boss without taking damage. Don't use invulnerable passwords
25 pts
Broken Gears Beat the first boss in Stage 4 without taking damage. Don't use invulnerable passwords
10 pts
Squashed the Slasher Beat the first boss in Stage 3 without taking damage. Don't use invulnerable passwords
10 pts
9 Lives Depleted Beat the boss in Stage 2 without taking damage. Don't use invulnerable passwords
10 pts
Deflated Muscles Beat the boss in Stage 1 without taking damage. Don't use invulnerable passwords
10 pts
Rations for Days Complete the game having 3 full life boxes. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Rusted Blades Complete the game having 9 batarangs. Don't use passwords
10 pts
You Are Vengeance Complete the game and get the good ending. Don't use passwords
25 pts
Hero of all Heroes Complete the game and get the best ending. Don't use passwords
50 pts
Gotham Plaza Beat Stage 1. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Shreck's Department Store Beat Stage 2. Don't use passwords
10 pts
The Ice Princess! Beat Stage 3. Don't use passwords
10 pts
The Circus Train Beat Stage 4. Don't use passwords
10 pts
The Penguin's Army Beat Stage 5. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Arctic World Beat Stage 6. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Squashed Ducky Beat the boss in Stage 5 without taking damage. Don't use invulnerable passwords
10 pts
Footloose in the Penguin's Lair Complete Stage 5-1 without using spin attack. Don't use passwords
10 pts
Bat Credit Collect 130 Batman coins on Stage 6-1
10 pts

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Batman Returns frequently asked questions

How do I play Batman Returns online with a friend?

Batman Returns (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Batman Returns on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Batman Returns in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Batman Returns netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Batman Returns have achievements?

Yes, Batman Returns has 26 achievements worth 330 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Batman Returns for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Batman Returns on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.