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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Batman: Return of the Joker
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Sunsoft |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Batman |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Developed by Sunsoft, Batman: Return of the Joker arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 68 NES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Batman series; on the NES you can also try Batman: The Video Game and Batman Returns. The series also appears on other systems with Batman Forever (SNES) and Batman Forever (Genesis). Sunsoft also made Blaster Master, Gimmick! and Fester's Quest for the NES.
Batman: 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 get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
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
82 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Protection From Enemy Bullets | SZXZONSE |
|---|---|
| Protection From Collisions | SZSZKXSE |
| Protection From "Electric Grids" | SXSATXSE |
| Start With 1 Life | AEXILGZA |
| Start With 100 Lives | GVXILGZA |
| Each Backpack Energy Capsule Counts As Two | GAVXVLZA |
Batman: Return of the Joker walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Batman: Return of the Joker FAQ
When did Batman: Return of the Joker come out on the NES?
Batman: Return of the Joker was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
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.