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Game Boy · Action / Platformer
Batman: The Video Game
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Sunsoft |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Batman |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1990, Batman: The Video Game is an action game developed by Sunsoft. This Game Boy release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989. It blends action and platformer elements.
It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan.
It is part of the Batman series; on the Game Boy you can also try Batman: Return of the Joker, 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 fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Batman: The Video Game 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: The Video Game cheats & codes
16 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 0103C7C0 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 0104C8C0 |
| Level Modifier | 01??C2C0 |
Batman: The Video Game 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: The Video Game FAQ
When did Batman: The Video Game come out on the Game Boy?
Batman: The Video Game was released for the Game Boy in 1990; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Batman: The Video Game?
It was developed by Sunsoft.
Is Batman: The Video Game multiplayer?
No. Batman: The Video Game is a single-player game.
How long does Batman: The Video Game take to play?
As an action game, Batman: The Video Game 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: The Video Game 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.