Gotham Knights coming later this year, but there have been plenty of noteworthy ones Batman games that have never been re-released, including many that could use a remake or remaster. New entries are frequent enough that there hasn’t really been a gap to fill, but since Batman is dead in Gotham Knights‘ story, remastering classic games is the perfect way to honor the caped crusader. Aside from Telltale Games and Lego projects, the iconic Arkham series is Batman’s only recent video game franchise, and the first two games have already been remastered. There were many acclaimed titles before Arkham stole the spotlight, so it’s time to decide which Warner Bros. to bring to the modern era.
Batman games have been released steadily since 1989 and have been found on every generation of consoles since the NES. Of course, some titles deserve to be forgotten. Batman Forever: The Arcade Game, Batman: Partners in Dangerand Batman: Chaos in Gotham are all mediocre entries that came and went without much ado, and many of the film adaptations flopped as expected. Even Arkham‘s beloved, plot twisting Batman story immersed in quality with Arkham Origins. another game, Batman: Dark Tomorrowis still notorious for its exceptionally negative reviews, but there are a few titles that exemplify their genre.
At this point, the Batman brand is instantly recognizable and the franchise’s more popular villains are iconic in modern society. How each game uses this universe is a major factor in its reception, second only to the gameplay mechanics. The most famous classic Batman games didn’t just rely on their story, they also made a name for themselves as some of the most mechanically impressive options in their genre.
Batman (1986) offers 3D isometric action
This 3D isometric action-adventure title is the very first DC game with a playable Batman and has been very well received. Batman, which was released for MSX, the ZX Spectrum and two Amstrad computers, has won several awards from computer game publications, and is considered one of the first games to implement a checkpoint-like feature. It looks great for its time, it popularized revolutionary new elements for the genre and its success spurred the rampant production of futures. Batman games, so it has pretty much everything. Batman has seen a few unofficial PC reissues, but it undoubtedly deserves a proper remaster.
Batman: The Caped Crusader (1988)
The Caped Crusader followed the 1986 Batman two years later, and it was released for a variety of older computers. Despite the positive reception, some fans will probably disagree with the inclusion of Batman’s second new video game on a list like this. It’s admittedly slow for an action-adventure title, but unlike the other contenders here, the gameplay has nothing to do with why it should be remastered. This game is included for one reason only: it has a completely unique visual style intended to mimic comic books, and no other Batman game has managed to capture that feeling the same way ever since. Each game location is in its own panel and despite its age it executes its comic book simulation very well. It may not be a top priority, but it would be a treat to see how this game’s quirky structure and style translates to modern consoles.
Batman: The Video Game (1989) is a remasterable classic
This platform listing is loosely based on the 1989 Batman movie is surprisingly good considering the video game’s linked source material. The wall jump mechanics were still new at the time, and it featured an impressive number of comic book villains, including Deadshot, Killer Moth, and the Electrocutioner. That said, there are three video games based on the film, and only the NES version is worth playing; the GBA and Sega Genesis ports are disappointing and vastly different.
Brett Alan Weiss called Batman: the video game “one of the best superhero games for the NESdespite being considered one of the system’s toughest titles. The NES has a long list of absurdly challenging games, so you can only imagine how the 1989 Batman earned that reputation, but has also proven to be worthy of a modern port.
Batman Returns (1992) is great – on SNES
This 1992 beat ’em up Batman game based on Tim Burton’s Batman returns movie was ported to a wide variety of systems, but while the Genesis version was also well received, the SNES version is really worth remastering. While none of the ports are abhorrent, the SNES version is by far the most highly regarded and widely regarded as a classic within the genre. It won many awards, it was acclaimed from top to bottom and still occasionally appears on some “best of” lists. as classic Batman there are few games that deserve a remaster as much as Batman returnsand regardless of the crazier cult-classic reputation of the Tim Burton movies, this is a perfect example of how to Batman movie into a connecting video game.
The Adventures of Batman & Robin (1995) captured the look of BTAS
The Adventures of Batman and Robin is yet another loose game adaptation, this time using Batman: the animated series as source material. Like the Batman returns game, the best platform of this title is the SNES, and the versions are unique enough that the platform makes a big difference. The gameplay is good, but not groundbreaking, but the atmosphere of this game made it a Batman classic: the graphics and sound are exceptionally well done. This may not be the best SNES Batman game of all time, but it’s one of the console’s better platformers, and it’s worth remastering for its nostalgic value alone. The story is set in an amusement park and includes various Batman villains making their video game debut. Also, while the game is only loosely based on the source material, the critically acclaimed Batman: the animated series might be the best piece of non-comic Batman adjust media.
Second Place – Batman: Return Of The Joker (1991)
Return of the Joker for the NES is one of the few Batman games that deserve a better legacy than it got. The gameplay may not have been as exquisite as its predecessor, Batman: the video game (1989), but its graphics were critically acclaimed, and it has been listed as one of the top ten Batman video games on multiple occasions. The Genesis version is worth skipping, but the Game Boy port is decent (though much simpler than the NES version). The self-contained plot is rare and fun, with an exemplary portrayal of Batman’s fearsome nemesis, the Joker, as the game’s final boss. The main reason why this game isn’t firmly on the list is that: The Adventures of Batman and Robin shares the same strengths and is more recognizable, so while this game deserves a good remaster (which would satisfy the world’s never-ending desire for a good Batman-versus-Joker story), it can wait for other classics Batman games come first.
Gotham Knights Releases October 25 for Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
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