Batman Forever Classic Co-op
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Beat 'em Up
Batman
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Action, Beat 'em Up, 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 6 |
Developed by Sunsoft, Batman arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990 as an action game. It blends action, beat 'em up and platformer elements.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP.
It is part of the Batman series; on the Genesis you can also try Batman Forever, The Adventures of Batman & Robin and Batman Returns. The series also appears on other systems with Batman: The Video Game (NES) and Batman Forever (SNES). Sunsoft also made The Death and Return of Superman, Super Fantasy Zone and Tel-Tel Mahjong for the Genesis.
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 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 cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 004B54:6002 |
|---|---|
| Invincibility | 010162:6008 |
| Extra Bullets And Rockets | 0068E6:6002 |
| Infinite Rockets For Bat Car | 00696A:6002 |
| Infinite Rockets For Bat Plane | 0069AE:6002 |
| Skip Levels | 000BB6:4E71 |
Batman 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 FAQ
When did Batman come out on the Genesis?
Batman was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made Batman?
It was developed by Sunsoft.
Is Batman multiplayer?
No. Batman is a single-player game.
How long does Batman take to play?
As an action game, Batman 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 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.