Batman Forever Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action / Beat 'em Up

Batman Forever

Deep cut Co-op

SystemGame Boy
GenreAction, Beat 'em Up
DeveloperProbe Entertainment
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBatman
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim, Batman Forever arrived on the Game Boy as an action game. It blends action and beat 'em up elements.

It is part of the Batman series; on the Game Boy you can also try Batman: The Video Game, Batman: Return of the Joker and Batman: The Animated Series. The series also appears on other systems with Batman: The Video Game (NES) and Batman Forever (SNES). Probe Entertainment also made Primal Rage, Judge Dredd and Stargate for the Game Boy.

Batman Forever is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Batman Forever is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Batman Forever gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Batman Forever cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Lives2A4-52B

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Batman Forever walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Batman Forever FAQ

Who made Batman Forever?

It was developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim.

Is Batman Forever multiplayer?

No. Batman Forever is a single-player game.

How long does Batman Forever take to play?

As an action game, Batman Forever typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Batman Forever 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.

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