Game Boy Color · Beat 'em Up / Action
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Kemco |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Batman |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a beat 'em up developed by Kemco and published by Ubisoft. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 6 GBC beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Batman series; on the GBC you can also try Batman: Chaos in Gotham. The series also appears on other systems with Batman: The Video Game (NES) and Batman Forever (SNES). Kemco also made Spy vs. Spy, Bugs Bunny in Crazy Castle 4 and Tweety's High-Flying Adventure for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker cheats & codes
20 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 0140F6CA |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 0109F7CA |
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.
If you like Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, the Matrix also picks…
Return of the Ninja Deep cut
Daredevil Classic
Spider-Man Classic
Golden Axe Classic Co-op
Spider-Man 2: Enter: Electro Classic
Double Dragon Classic Co-op
Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker FAQ
When did Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker come out on the GBC?
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?
It was developed by Kemco and published by Ubisoft.
Is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker multiplayer?
No. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a single-player game.
How long does Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.