Product Overview
- Product Name: Batman: The Video Game
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Batman: The Video Game is offered here as a genuine NES complete-in-box release in very good overall condition, presenting nicely for collectors. The original box shows only light shelf wear with intact corners, while the artwork remains vibrant with no fading. The instruction manual is included and well kept, showing light handling wear with the binding staple intact. The cartridge itself is clean with intact labels showing minimal scuffing, and the contacts are clean and shiny. A display-worthy CIB copy that retains strong shelf appeal and is tested and ready to display or play in your collection.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: Yes
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Styrofoam Insert: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
Batman: The Video Game stands as a benchmark Nintendo NES 8-bit platformer, showcasing how a major franchise could be transformed into a serious, skill-driven action experience. Set against the shadowy backdrop of Gotham City, players guide Batman through a series of industrial zones, rooftops, and enemy strongholds, combining agile movement with deliberate, tactical combat.
At its core, Batman: The Video Game is defined by precision and control. Wall jumps, projectile selection, and enemy spacing are integral to progression, creating gameplay that rewards patience and mastery rather than brute force. Each stage is carefully structured to test timing and decision-making, giving the game a refined, almost methodical rhythm that separates it from more forgiving platformers of its era.
Released during Sunsoft’s most respected period on the NES, this title has earned long-standing recognition as one of the platform’s elite action games. Its combination of technical ambition, disciplined design, and unmistakable tone has elevated it beyond a licensed release into a defining piece of NES history, making it a cornerstone title for collectors building a premium 8-bit library.
Gameplay Features
- Methodical platforming that emphasizes timing, spacing, and precise execution
- Advanced wall-jump mechanics that open vertical and horizontal traversal
- Strategic use of Batman’s weapons to control enemies and manage encounters
- Distinct Gotham-inspired environments with escalating challenge
- Boss battles designed around pattern recognition and disciplined play
- High-difficulty NES action gameplay built for long-term mastery
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Batman: The Video Game is often singled out as a rare example of a franchise-based title that prioritizes gameplay excellence over brand recognition. Its demanding difficulty and polished mechanics helped it earn respect among hardcore NES players shortly after release.
The game also reinforced Sunsoft’s reputation for producing technically impressive NES software, particularly in audio design and visual clarity. Today, Batman: The Video Game is widely regarded as a must-own release and a centerpiece title for collectors seeking the very best the NES platform has to offer.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Sunsoft
- Developer: Sunsoft
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 020763110099
- SKU: 13844
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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