Batman (PC Engine) Playthrough
253A playthrough of Sunsoft's 1990 license-based maze-action game for the PC Engine, Batman.
The NES and Genesis games based on the 1989 Batman movie were smash successes that are still known and loved to this day, but they didn't come into the world alone. Sunsoft actually created three unique console games for the caped crusader's Hollywood reboot, but this Japan-only PC Engine release never managed to capture the hearts of the masses like its siblings did.
It follows the same plot beats as its Nintendo and Sega counterparts, but instead of drawing yet again from the platforming beat 'em up well, Sunsoft went in a completely different direction for this one. The PC Engine game is an eccentric but stylish mix of item collecting, top-down run-and-gun action, and Pac-Man maze inspired level designs.
As weird as it is to see Batman cleaning up graffiti and collecting things that he finds on the street, the game comes together well. The controls are tight, the difficulty ramps up at a good pace, the regular introduction of new stage gimmicks keeps things interesting, and the presentation is excellent. The level themes are appealing, the cutscene art is superb, and the music - packed full of slap bass and orchestra hits - is some of the best I've ever heard from the system.
The strange choice of genre might not be to your taste if you're looking for a hi-octane superhero experience, but if you're a fan of Sunsoft, early 80s arcade games, and killer chiptune music, Batman for the PC Engine has a lot to offer.
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