Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Beat 'em Up

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperKemco
PublisherUbisoft
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBatman
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Developed by Kemco and published by Ubisoft, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 2000 as a beat 'em up. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3.

It is part of the Batman series. The series also appears on other systems with Batman: The Video Game (NES) and Batman Forever (SNES). Kemco also made Daikatana and Knife Edge: Nose Gunner for the N64.

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker cheats & codes

103 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Enable Code(Must Be On)F11942C0 2400
Infinite Lives802086F2 000A
Infinite Health802086F1 0064
Infinite Batarangs802086FE 000F
Activator 1 P1D01BB02C 0000
Activator 2 P1D01BB02D 0000

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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker walkthroughs & guides

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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker FAQ

When did Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker come out on the N64?

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?

It was developed by Kemco and published by Ubisoft.

Is Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker multiplayer?

No. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a single-player game.

How long does Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Batman Beyond: 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.

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