Genesis/Mega Drive

Batman Returns

The Genesis title based on Batman Returns is a platform game in which the Dark Knight must traverse five action-filled levels on his way to confront the Penguin. Areas include the rooftops of Gotham City, Max Shreck's department store, the Red Triangle Circus and the sewers. Besides run-and-jump action, there's also a lot of combat in the game, as many of the Penguin's henchmen stand in Batman's way. He can knock them out with punches and kicks and a number of extra weapons stored in his utility belt. These include batarangs, which come in standard and self-seeking varieties, and smoke bombs that stun enemies for a while. In addition, Batman can shoot from his grappling gun and unleash a dea...

Genre: Action
Year: 1992
Developer: Malibu Interactive
Publisher: SEGA of America, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

23 achievements · 340 total points

Gotham City Complete Act 1
10 pts
Shreck's Wonderland Complete Act 2
10 pts
The Red Triangle Circus Complete Act 3
10 pts
Into the Sewers Complete Act 4
25 pts
The Penguin's Lair Complete Act 5
25 pts
Honey, I'm Home Defeat Catwoman in Act 1
5 pts
Twin Statues Defeat the twin statue boss
5 pts
This Heat's Gettin' to Me Defeat Penguin in Act 1
5 pts
Strongman Defeat the strongman boss in Act 2
5 pts
Meow Defeat Catwoman in Act 2
5 pts
A Genuine Freak Defeat Penguin in Act 2
5 pts
Farcycle Defeat the rolling clown team in Act 3
10 pts
You're Gonna Die, Clown Defeat the assassin clown in Act 3
10 pts
Take It Down a Notch Defeat the clown on stilts in Act 4
10 pts
A Splitting Headache Defeat Penguin in Act 4
10 pts
Oswald Cobblepot Defeat Penguin in Act 5 for the final time
10 pts
I am Catwoman, Hear me Roar Defeat Catwoman for the final time
25 pts
Bruce Wayne Complete the game without picking up or using the homing batarang or continues
50 pts
Hoarder Have 5 or more ammo for each of your gadgets [at the same time]
25 pts
Everything's Impossible Until Somebody Does It Complete the game with player lives set to 3 [In Options]
50 pts
Bat Signal Have 5 blocks total in the flying meter
10 pts
I am Batman Complete stage 1 without your health reaching 4 blocks or lower
10 pts
Bat-tastic Achieve a score of 750,000 or higher
10 pts

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Batman Returns frequently asked questions

How do I play Batman Returns online with a friend?

Batman Returns (Genesis/Mega Drive) 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 Genesis/Mega Drive 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 23 achievements worth 340 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.