Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker PS1 box art

PlayStation · Beat 'em Up / Action

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreBeat 'em Up, Action
DeveloperKemco
PublisherUBI Soft Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is a beat 'em up developed by Kemco and published by UBI Soft Entertainment. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 18 PS1 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

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 PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health8001A276 2400
Infinite Lives8001D4EC 2400
Infinite Dark Knight Discus80028C22 2400
Stop Timer8006CF1C 0000

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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker FAQ

When did Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker come out on the PS1?

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

Who made Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker?

It was developed by Kemco and published by UBI Soft Entertainment.

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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