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Game Boy · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Batman: Return of the Joker
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Sunsoft |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Batman |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Sunsoft, Batman: Return of the Joker arrived on the Game Boy in 1992 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1992 include Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Kirby's Dream Land and Mega Man III. Among the 20 Game Boy action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Batman series; on the Game Boy you can also try Batman: The Video Game, Batman Forever and Batman: The Animated Series. The series also appears on other systems with Batman: The Video Game (NES) and Batman Forever (SNES). Sunsoft also made Trip World, Looney Tunes and Daffy Duck for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Batman: Return of the Joker is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Batman: Return of the Joker cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 005-EFD-3B7 |
|---|---|
| Start With Very Little Energy | 014-8ED-F76 |
| Start With About Half Energy | 044-8ED-F76 |
| Start With About 2X Energy | 0E4-8ED-F76 |
| Each Batarang Pick-Up Is Worth 9 | 09A-70B-F7E |
| Infinite Batarangs | 00B-A3D-3BE |
Batman: Return of the Joker 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: Return of the Joker FAQ
When did Batman: Return of the Joker come out on the Game Boy?
Batman: Return of the Joker was released for the Game Boy in 1992.
Who made Batman: Return of the Joker?
It was developed by Sunsoft.
Is Batman: Return of the Joker multiplayer?
No. Batman: Return of the Joker is a single-player game.
How long does Batman: Return of the Joker take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Batman: Return of the Joker typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Batman: 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.