Batman: Gotham City Racer PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing / Action

Batman: Gotham City Racer

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SystemPlayStation
Released2001
GenreRacing, Action
DeveloperSinister Games
PublisherUBI Soft Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Batman: Gotham City Racer is a racing game released in 2001 for the PlayStation, developed by Sinister Games and published by UBI Soft Entertainment. It blends racing and action elements.

It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party.

Sinister Games also made The Dukes of Hazzard II: Daisy Dukes It Out for the PS1.

Batman: Gotham City Racer supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Batman: Gotham City Racer is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Batman: Gotham City Racer gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Batman: Gotham City Racer cheats & codes

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

Unlock All Levels80066236 0033
No Wall DamageD0044274 00F8 80044276 2400
Infinite TurboD00473D0 0190 800473D2 2400
Stop TimerD0042ABC 00D0 80042ABE 2400

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Batman: Gotham City Racer walkthroughs & guides

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Batman: Gotham City Racer FAQ

When did Batman: Gotham City Racer come out on the PS1?

Batman: Gotham City Racer was released for the PlayStation in 2001.

Who made Batman: Gotham City Racer?

It was developed by Sinister Games and published by UBI Soft Entertainment.

Is Batman: Gotham City Racer multiplayer?

Yes. Batman: Gotham City Racer supports up to 2 players.

How long does Batman: Gotham City Racer take to play?

As a racing game, Batman: Gotham City Racer 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: Gotham City Racer 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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