Batman Returns

Batman Returns is a left-to-right scrolling beat 'em up based on the 1992 Tim Burton film. Players control Batman navigating Gotham City through seven movie-accurate scenes, fighting Red Triangle Circus gangsters with fists, batarangs, and gadgets like the grappling hook. Modes include side-scrolling brawls, run-and-gun batarang sections, and vehicle combat in the Batmobile or Batskiboat. Story follows Batman pursuing the Penguin and Catwoman in a circus-themed crime spree, defeating bosses like the Tattooed Strongman and Organ Grinder. It stands out for blending platformer elements with fighting, detailed character designs, and smooth controls on SNES, making it a standout movie license game despite varying difficulty.