Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Beat 'em Up
Batman Forever
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Action, Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Iguana Entertainment |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Batman |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim, Batman Forever arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995 as an action game. It blends action and beat 'em up elements.
It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Ristar. Among the 111 Genesis action games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Batman series; on the Genesis you can also try The Adventures of Batman & Robin, Batman and Batman Returns. The series also appears on other systems with Batman: The Video Game (NES) and Batman Forever (SNES). Iguana Entertainment also made NBA Jam, Aero the Acro-Bat and Aero the Acro-Bat 2 for the Genesis.
Batman Forever supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
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 cheats & codes
48 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | FFE917:63 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives P1 | FFD9D5:09 |
| Fake Infinite Health P1 | FFE6FD:XX |
| Some Enemies Automatically Die | FFE579:00
FFE9CF:00 |
Batman Forever walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Batman Forever FAQ
When did Batman Forever come out on the Genesis?
Batman Forever was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.
Who made Batman Forever?
It was developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim.
Is Batman Forever multiplayer?
Yes. Batman Forever supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
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.