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Batman - The Video Game
蝙蝠侠：The Video Game
Batman: The Video Game is a side-scrolling action game developed by Sunsoft in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players control Batman as he fights his way through various criminal locations and encounters iconic villains from the DC universe. The game features platforming elements combined with beat-em-up combat mechanics, requiring players to jump between platforms while dispatching enemies using punches, kicks, and gadgets. Batman can use equipment like the Batarang and grappling hook acquired through the game, adding variety to combat options. The NES version is divided into distinct levels representing different areas like the Gotham chemical plant, sewers, and crime boss hideouts. Players must navigate hazards, defeat waves of enemies, and confront bosses to progress. The game is known for its challenging difficulty and requires precise timing for both platforming and combat sequences.
- Developer
- Sunsoft
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (716)
- Last updated
Batman - The Video Game Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Batman - The Video Game 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 - The Video Game Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Batman - The Video Game 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 - The Video Game" NES longplay 1990
Batman - The Video Game Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Batman - The Video Game. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
SZUGGTVG -
Start With 1 Life
AEESKGZA -
Start With 6 Lives
IEESKGZA -
Start With 9 Lives
AEESKGZE -
Extra Energy On Heart Pick-Up
GEEPOTPA -
Infinite Pellets After Pick-Up
GZNOUGST -
Double Usual Pellets On Pick-Up
GPSPXVZA -
Half Usual Pellets On Pick-Up
IASPXVZA -
Walk Through Enemies/Invincible (Read Note)
SZOPEZVK -
Take 4X The Damage
SZOPKZSE -
Regenerate Your Life (Except When You Are Hit By The Joker's Gun)
SKGGGT -
Changes Colour In Cinema Screens, Music Is Different When Pressing Pause
LATESO
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Ghostly Batman
OISOSK -
Epileptic Code
VALKIN -
Semi-Controllable Mega-Jump
NZUOAUPA -
Infinite Life
PPOPEZVG -
Infinite Life (Different)
SKGGTT -
Batman Has Black Outfit
AAVKVPLP+APNGEPZZ -
Very Few Enemies
OXOESGSK -
Punch To Kill All Enemies On Screen
SZKPNUGK -
Infinite Health
NUXGLTSP00B7:08 -
Walk Through Most Walls
SZVOOLAX -
Walk Through Most Walls (Alternate)
AAVPVLAT -
Jump Higher
GANPYLLAIAKPPLLA -
Invincible (You Still Get Hit)
OZOPEZVK -
Invincible (You Don't Get Hit)
ATEPSZSZ -
Invincible Against Everything (You Still Get Hit)
NUKGOASAVGXGLTNL -
Title screen music / sound effects modifier
AAPUZG -
Infinite weapons, all 3 kinds
00B8:63 -
Completely Invincible
00CC:A4
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Batman - The Video Game released?
Batman - The Video Game was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Batman - The Video Game?
Batman - The Video Game was developed by Sunsoft, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Batman - The Video Game support?
Batman - The Video Game is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Batman - The Video Game?
Batman - The Video Game is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Batman - The Video Game for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Batman - The Video Game runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Batman - The Video Game in the browser?
No. Batman - The Video Game streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Batman - The Video Game?
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 - The Video Game 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 - The Video Game this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Batman - The Video Game. 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.
