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Batman - Return of the Joker
蝙蝠侠：Return of the Joker
Batman - Return of the Joker is a side-scrolling action game developed by Sunsoft and released in 1991 for the NES. Players control Batman as he fights through multiple levels filled with enemies and the Joker's henchmen. The game features melee combat combined with ranged attacks using Batman's arsenal, including the iconic batarang. Each level presents different environments from Gotham City locations, with progressively challenging enemy patterns and level hazards. The controls are responsive, allowing players to jump, punch, and kick while managing their limited supply of special weapons. The game has five main stages, each culminating in a boss fight. Batman can recover health by finding items scattered throughout levels. The difficulty increases notably in later stages, requiring precise platforming and combat skills. Return of the Joker is a straightforward action experience that emphasizes pattern recognition and combat timing.
- Developer
- Sunsoft
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (7.6K)
- Last updated
Batman - Return of the Joker Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Batman - Return of the Joker on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Batman - Return of the Joker Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Batman - Return of the Joker on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Batman - Return of the Joker" NES longplay 1991
Batman - Return of the Joker Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Batman - Return of the Joker. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Inf. Lives
0482:04 -
Inf. energy
0478:0C -
Untouchable by enemy, shots
047A:40 -
No Damage From Bullets Or Missiles
GZXZONSE -
No Damage From Objects Or Enemies
GZSZKXSE -
Invincible In Boss Fights
SZVUIASE -
Walk Through Enemies And Projectiles After Being Hit
SXEUIOSE -
Start With 9 Lives
YEXILGZE -
Darker Colour
SOTILL -
Softer Music
NUTAIS -
Changes Colour
ANZAST -
Protection from enemy bullets
SZXZONSE
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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 -
Each Backpack Energy Capsule counts as four
AAVXVLZE -
Invincibility lasts until next stage
AAKOPIZA -
Start with 7 Backpack Energy Capsules instead of none
GEOSPKVN -
Start game with 3 life increments instead of 8--NOTE: WORKS ONLY AT THE START OF THE NEW GAME
GEOSTKTA -
Continue game with 3 life increments instead of 8--NOTE: WORKS ONLY AFTER YOU'VE LOST A LIFE
GASOTOTA -
Infinite lives
SZXSZSVKSLXSZSVK0482:09 -
Don't get stunned when hit
GXEUIOSE -
Invincibility
SXOLZOSE+SZSZKXSE+SZXZONSE -
Jump Higher
AEUAOLZE -
Jump Very High
AOUAOLZA -
Weapon Fully Charged While Standing Still
ALUATYAA -
Weapon Fully Charged While Jumping
AUXESGAA -
Weapon Fully Charged While Walking
ALSASLAA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Batman - Return of the Joker released?
Batman - Return of the Joker was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Batman - Return of the Joker?
Batman - Return of the Joker was developed by Sunsoft, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Batman - Return of the Joker support?
Batman - Return of the Joker is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Batman - Return of the Joker?
Batman - Return of the Joker is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Batman - Return of the Joker for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Batman - Return of the Joker runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Batman - Return of the Joker in the browser?
No. Batman - Return of the Joker streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Batman - Return of the Joker?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Batman - Return of the Joker work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Batman - Return of the Joker this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Batman - Return of the Joker. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
