{"product_id":"batman-returns-genesis","title":"Batman Returns - for Genesis","description":"\u003cp\u003eBatman Returns is a 1992 Sega Genesis action platformer developed by Malibu Interactive and published by Sega of America. The Penguin has Gotham City gripped in his twisted flippers, and it falls to the Dark Knight to track his most feared enemies through intense danger. Batman Returns is remembered as one of the strongest showings the Caped Crusader had on Sega hardware, mixing wild acrobatic battle with a genuinely moody take on Gotham City, and it remains a favourite among Genesis action fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou attack the deranged Red Triangle Circus Gang using Batman's own weapons: swing on grappling hooks across collapsing rooftops, pitch deadly Batarangs, and waylay mobs of street thugs by hurling smoke bombs, wrist shields and swarms of bats from the Utility Belt. Driving stages put you in the Batmobile, raging down goon infested streets. Along the way you dodge Catwoman's slashing claws and swinging kick, duel with the homicidal Juggler, and fight murderous Gargoyles and machine gun toting clowns, before slogging through poisoned sewers to a heart stopping face off in the Penguin's lair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers keep returning to Batman Returns because the Utility Belt makes it feel like a proper Batman power fantasy: there is always another tool to reach for, and the fights have real snap to them. The Batmobile sections and the descent into the sewers give the game a sense of escalation that holds up beautifully. For collectors, Batman Returns is one of the most sought after entries in the Genesis line of Batman cartridges, a 1992 Sega published release that plays as well today as it reads on paper, and a natural centrepiece for a Gotham City shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Action Platformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malibu Interactive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Only: No Box or Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that this listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003egame cartridge only\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original box, instruction manual, and any other accessories are not included with this purchase unless explicitly stated in the listing. What you receive is exactly what you need to play: the cartridge itself, tested and confirmed working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis game has been tested and is fully functional. We do not authenticate or certify originality, and listings are intended for players and everyday collectors rather than professional grading or authentication purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImages \u0026amp; Regional Differences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct images are for reference only. Label artwork, cartridge color, and regional markings (PAL or NTSC) may vary from the item you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genesis","offers":[{"title":"NTSC","offer_id":53163821334810,"sku":"SJ-BATMAN-RETURNS-Genesis-NTSC-T","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4615\/8874\/files\/f3597ddc-8940-4ab4-add7-36ea84515981.png?v=1792708347","url":"https:\/\/sillyjoystick.com\/products\/batman-returns-genesis","provider":"SillyJoystick Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}