Batman Returns

I found Batman Returns to be quite difficult. As the game begins, you are presented with a choice of two ways to go. Route 1 is the easiest path on the first stage, and later ones as well. Route 2 seems to always have nearly impossible challenges for Batman's acrobatic skills.

Graphics are good for a game of this one's age. Detail is well done for 8-bit graphics, and the game is quite colorful. A musical score accompanies your adventure, and other sounds include explosions and a chime when a opponent is defeated. Gameplay is smooth and control response is good.

All in all, Batman Returns is a pretty good game. It is somewhat difficult, but you find extra lives in abundance, so I guess that balances things out a bit.

Directions:
Armed with your bat-a-rang, Batman scales the cityscape while knocking off members of the Circus Gang. Each member has his own type of attack, such as flamethrowers, projectile weapons and even suicidal exploding clowns.

Maneuver Batman through Gotham's maze-like structure by leaping from platforms, light posts and such. Get more out of your jumps by using your cape to glide; just hold down the Jump button. You also have a grappling hook you can use to climb and swing from to aid in long jumps. Destroy enemies with your bat-a-rang.

Should you make contact with any enemy or their weapon, you lose a life. Defeat the boss at the end of a stage to advance.