NES/Famicom

Batman: The Video Game

The NES version of Batman- The Video Game is loosely based on the 1989 movie. It is a side-scrolling game, with a blue dressed Batman fighting enemies such as robots, jet-packed soldiers, ninjas and mutants. The game consists in five levels somewhat related to the movie- Gotham City streets (with Killer Moth as the final boss), AXIS Chemical Factory (with Machine Intelligence System as boss), Underground Conduit (with Electrocutioner as boss), the Laboratory Ruins (the Dual-Container Alarm as boss) and Gotham's Cathedral (with Firebug as boss) where Batman finally faces the Joker. Before each level, a cutscene with scenes from the movie is displayed. Besides his ever trusting punches, Batman...

Genre: Platform
Year: 1990
Developer: SunSoft
Publisher: SunSoft
Players: 1

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Achievements

41 achievements · 437 total points

Bruce's Beginner Earnings Score over 25,000 points
3 pts
Bruce's Advanced Earnings Score over 70,000 points
4 pts
Bruce's Expert Earnings Score over 120,000 points
10 pts
Gotham City Complete Stage 1
5 pts
Axis Chemical Factory Complete Stage 2
5 pts
Underground Conduit Complete Stage 3
5 pts
Laboratory Ruins Complete Stage 4
10 pts
Cathedral Complete Stage 5 and beat the game
10 pts
Drawn to a Flame Defeat Killer Moth without taking damage
25 pts
Mean Machines Defeat Machine Intelligence without taking damage
10 pts
A Shocking Revelation Defeat the Electrocutioner without taking damage
25 pts
Fighter's Block Defeat the Dual Container Alarm without taking damage
25 pts
Crush the Bug Defeat Firebug without taking damage
25 pts
Dancing with the Devil Defeat the Joker without taking damage
50 pts
Bat Credit Card Earn 100 bonus points in a single playthrough
5 pts
Nocturnal Brawler Defeat 100 enemies using only the fists
5 pts
Swarm of Bats Defeat 100 enemies using only the Batarang
5 pts
Discobatus Defeat 100 enemies using only the Dirk
5 pts
Rocket Fishing Defeat 100 enemies using only the Spear Gun
5 pts
Caped Crusader I Complete Stage 1 without using any Batweapons
5 pts
Caped Crusader II Complete Stage 2 without using any Batweapons
5 pts
Caped Crusader III Complete Stage 3 without using any Batweapons
5 pts
Caped Crusader IV Complete Stage 4 without using any Batweapons
5 pts
Caped Crusader V Complete Stage 5 without using any Batweapons
25 pts
Deathless Dark Knight I Complete Stage 1 without losing a life
5 pts
Deathless Dark Knight II Complete Stage 2 without losing a life
5 pts
Deathless Dark Knight III Complete Stage 3 without losing a life
5 pts
Deathless Dark Knight IV Complete Stage 4 without losing a life
10 pts
Deathless Dark Knight V Complete Stage 5 without losing a life
10 pts
Main Street Master Complete Stage 1-1 using only the fists without switching weapons or taking damage
5 pts
High-Rise Buildings Master Complete Stage 1-2 using only the fists without switching weapons or taking damage
5 pts
Liquid Waste Floor Master Complete Stage 2-1 using only the fists without switching weapons or taking damage
5 pts
Spark Floor Master Complete Stage 2-2 using only the fists without switching weapons or taking damage
5 pts
Conveyor-Belt Floor Master Complete Stage 2-3 using only the fists without switching weapons or taking damage
10 pts
Underground Conduit I Master Complete Stage 3-1 without taking damage
10 pts
Underground Conduit II Master Complete Stage 3-2 using only the fists without switching weapons or taking damage
10 pts
Underground Cavern Master Complete Stage 3-3 using only the fists without switching weapons or taking damage
25 pts
Research Laboratory Master Complete Stage 4-1 without taking damage
5 pts
Storage Room Master Complete Stage 4-2 using only the fists without switching weapons or taking damage
5 pts
Thermal Processing Plant Master Complete Stage 4-3 without taking damage
10 pts
Cathedral Stairway Master Complete Stage 5-1 using only the fists without switching weapons or taking damage
25 pts

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Batman: The Video Game frequently asked questions

How do I play Batman: The Video Game online with a friend?

Batman: The Video Game (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: The Video Game on PC?

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

Does Batman: The Video Game 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: The Video Game have achievements?

Yes, Batman: The Video Game has 41 achievements worth 437 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Batman: The Video Game 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: The Video Game on Etera

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