Product Overview
- Product Name: Batman: The Video Game
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: This authentic NES cartridge of Batman: The Video Game is in very good overall condition, showing only light signs of careful handling over time. The official label remains fully intact with strong color, no peeling or tears, and only the slightest scuffing visible under angled light. Contacts have been cleaned and tested to ensure dependable performance on original NES systems. A clean, original cartridge with excellent shelf appeal that presents well for collectors. Tested and ready to play or display in your collection.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Batman: The Video Game is a defining Nintendo NES 8-bit platformer that captured the darker edge of Gotham City and proved that a licensed game could stand toe-to-toe with the system’s very best originals. Taking control of Batman, players leap across rain-soaked rooftops, infiltrate fortified industrial complexes, and battle through enemy strongholds in a grim, high-stakes fight against crime.
What makes this game unforgettable is how sharply it demands precision and focus. Wall jumps, controlled movement, and smart use of Batman’s arsenal are essential, turning every screen into a deliberate test of timing and skill. The pacing is intense but fair, rewarding players who learn enemy patterns and commit to mastering its mechanics. Few NES platformers feel this disciplined, and fewer still feel this confident in their design.
Released during Sunsoft’s golden era on the NES, Batman: The Video Game has earned legendary status among collectors and longtime players alike. Its brooding atmosphere, technical polish, and uncompromising difficulty have elevated it far beyond its movie tie-in origins, securing its place as a cornerstone title and a must-own centerpiece for any serious NES collection.
Gameplay Features
- Precision-focused platforming built around wall jumps and exact movement
- Tactical combat using Batman’s specialized weapons and gadgets
- Dark, industrial stages that reflect Gotham City’s moody tone
- Enemy layouts designed to reward pattern recognition and discipline
- Challenging boss encounters that test timing and positioning
- Elite Sunsoft-era gameplay that rivals the NES’s best action titles
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Batman: The Video Game is widely praised as one of the finest licensed games of the NES era, often ranked alongside top-tier action platformers rather than typical movie adaptations. Its soundtrack, composed by Sunsoft’s in-house audio team, is frequently cited as one of the most powerful and memorable soundtracks on the system.
Sunsoft’s work on this title helped solidify the studio’s reputation for technical excellence, with other standout NES releases including Blaster Master and Journey to Silius. Decades later, Batman: The Video Game remains a cultural touchstone and a definitive example of Sunsoft at its absolute peak.
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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