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<PICLOAD>JAG_LYNX.DAJ
<PICSHOWD>048,037,256,072,048
BATMAN RETURNS
1 player, horizontal game
Atari Corp., for the Atari Lynx
$44.95
Stereo? No
OVERVIEW:
Yes, Bruce Wayne's back, in this Lynx license of the 1992 hot summer movie with
Keaton, Pfeiffer, and DeVito. Catwoman and the Penguin have formed an alliance,
and their plan is to defame Batman and place themselves in political power. Now
Batman must save both the town and his reputation, while bringing in his
opponents for their punishment.
Closely mirroring the movie's plot, BATMAN RETURNS makes you the defender of
Gotham City, as you run, jump, and fight through four scrolling levels.
Your enemies are a motley crew of thugs, police, and penguins, while you fight
back with Batarangs, acid vials, and your fists. Even with battle armor, Batman
is a frail creature with limited health; if he takes too much damage, the game
ends.
GAMEPLAY:
As the description implies, BATMAN RETURNS is an action-arcade game in the
traditional run/jump style. You have a limited amount of Batarangs and acid
vials, though icons throughout the game give more equipment and health. While
the general location of enemies is fixed, their actions and appearances are
not, making patterns impossible.
This is a hard game, as the deck is clearly stacked against the player.
You have one life, no continues, and no passwords to defeat a seemingly endless
number of opponents and their various attacks. Though four levels might not
sound like much, each level is dozens of screens large, and the high difficulty
of this game will make finishing the first stage a major accomplishment.
GRAPHICS/SOUND:
The graphics on BATMAN RETURNS can do no wrong. Gotham City on the Lynx
perfectly captures the unique architecture and moody atmosphere of the movie.
The enemies are distinctive and easily identified, and Batman's acrobatic flips
and cape-flapping jumps are among the best effects ever on a Lynx. A pulsating
theme music plays in the background, while the majority of game sounds are
recognizable but not noteworthy.
SUMMARY:
BATMAN RETURNS is a respectable action game, and the Lynx version would be
equally enjoyable on any other platform. It offers solid action and a serious
challenge wrapped up in a hot license, making a package that's guaranteed to
sell more Lynxes.
<PICSHOWD>048,037,256,072,080
GAMEPLAY: 8
GRAPHICS: 9
SOUND : 6.5
OVERALL : 8