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Electronic Gaming Monthlys four reviewers praised the intermission cutscenes, challenging bosses, and different weapons.
ACEs Euguene Lacey praised the atmospheric audiovisual presentation and gameplay, but commented that its overall appeal depends largely on being a Batman fan and noted its difficulty.
Giordano also praised the soundtrack, audio effects, and controls, but noted the learning curve.
Mean Machines Matt Regan and Julian Rignall praised the presentation for its animated cutscenes, crisp visuals, addictive gameplay, and balanced difficulty, but saw the audio as the only shortcoming.
Video Games Heinrich Lenhardt commended the thrilling music and said the dark graphics have a certain charm, but emphasized that it will take some getting used to and criticized the cumbersome way of switching weapons.
ACEs Euguene Lacey praised the atmospheric audiovisual presentation and gameplay, but commented that its overall appeal depends largely on being a Batman fan and noted its difficulty.
Mean Machines Matt Regan and Julian Rignall praised the presentation for its animated cutscenes, crisp visuals, addictive gameplay, and balanced difficulty, but saw the audio as the only shortcoming.
Nintendo Magazine System (Official Nintendo Magazine) rated it as a first-class title and considered its gameplay to be addictive, but mentioned the high level of difficulty.
In 2009, IGN placed the title on their "Top 100 NES Games" list at #33, citing its gameplay and high difficulty.
In 2022, Destructoid identified it as one of the ten best games for the NES, opining that it was better designed than Ninja Gaiden, but highlighted its difficult nature.
Video Games Heinrich Lenhardt commended the thrilling music and said the dark graphics have a certain charm, but emphasized that it will take some getting used to and criticized the cumbersome way of switching weapons.
In 1989, EGM gave it their "Best Movie to Game" award.
In 2009, IGN placed the title on their "Top 100 NES Games" list at #33, citing its gameplay and high difficulty.
After games like Super Arabian (developed 1983) began Sunsoft's transition from arcade games to the home console market, the developer turned to IP, licensing Batman from Warner Brothers for US$1 million (¥150M).
According to Famitsu, Batman sold approximately 78,437 copies during its lifetime in Japan.
Mean Machines Matt Regan and Julian Rignall praised the presentation for its animated cutscenes, crisp visuals, addictive gameplay, and balanced difficulty, but saw the audio as the only shortcoming.
Nintendo Magazine System (Official Nintendo Magazine) rated it as a first-class title and considered its gameplay to be addictive, but mentioned the high level of difficulty.
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