Genesis/Mega Drive

Batman: The Video Game

The Genesis version of Batman- The Video Game follows closely the plot from the 1989 movie. The game consists in six stages, four of side-scrolling platform action and two side-scrolling shooter ones, in the following order- Gotham City Street, Axis Chemical Factory, Flugelheim Museum, Gotham City Street (with the Batmobile and after that on foot), In the Sky over Gotham City (with the Batwing) and the Cathedral, where Batman finally faces the Joker. Batman can beat his enemies by punching them, slide kicking (by pressing down and the B button) or throwing his Batarang. By holding down the B button, Batman will block projectile-based attacks. He can also use his double jump (pressing the C b...

Genre: Action
Year: 1992
Developer: SunSoft
Publisher: Sun Corporation of America
Players: 1

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Achievements

17 achievements · 245 total points

A Wealth of Health Collect a heart
1 pts
On the Ropes Use the Batman Grappling Hook
2 pts
Bruce Wayne Award Score 30,000 points
4 pts
Vicki Vale Award Score 100,000 points
5 pts
Joker Award Score 250,000 points
10 pts
Batman Award Score 400,000 points
25 pts
Streets of Desolation Complete Stage 1: Gotham City Streets on foot
3 pts
Chemical Warfare Complete Stage 2: Axis Chemical Factory
5 pts
Exhibition Match Complete Stage 3: Flugelheim Museum
10 pts
Road Avenger Complete Stage 4: Gotham City Streets in the Batmobile
10 pts
Batwing's Final Flight Complete Stage 5: In the Sky over Gotham City
10 pts
Devil's Invitation Reach the Joker in Stage 6: Gotham Cathedral
10 pts
Martial Law Defeat the Kickboxer without taking damage
25 pts
Here Comes the Boom-box Defeat Bob the Goon without taking damage
25 pts
Swing and a Miss Defeat the Swordfighter without taking damage
25 pts
I Am the Night Defeat the Joker and beat the game
25 pts
Caped Champion Defeat the Joker and beat the game on Hard difficulty
50 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 (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: The Video Game on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Batman: The Video Game in the Genesis/Mega Drive 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 17 achievements worth 245 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.