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Batman : Vengeance

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A side scrolling beat 'em up where you fight Gotham's villains using gadgets and martial arts.

Batman: Vengeance was released for Game Boy Advance in 2001, the same year as the original console versions.


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About Batman : Vengeance

Batman: Vengeance for the Game Boy Advance adapts the narrative from its console counterpart, drawing visual inspiration from the 1990s animated series. The plot follows Batman's investigation after the Joker's apparent demise, which leads to other villains like Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy attempting to seize power. He is occasionally assisted by allies Robin and Batgirl.

Gameplay is segmented into distinct level types, each with unique mechanics. One mode involves traditional side-scrolling where Batman fights henchmen using physical attacks and gadgets like batarangs and a grappling hook. Another perspective shift occurs in top-down Batmobile stages, where the player navigates traffic and obstacles under a time limit, using the vehicle's weapon to clear a path.

Control shifts to other characters in specific scenarios. Robin and Batgirl pilot the Batplane in horizontally scrolling shooter segments, avoiding hazards and using weapons and a temporary shield. Robin also features in solo, top-down puzzle stages that involve navigating labyrinths, moving crates, finding key items, and using a remote-controlled robot to access small spaces while dealing with enemies.

Completing the primary Story Mode unlocks an challenging Advance Mode. This mode repurposes the level designs with new objectives, such as collecting data disks or destroying specific targets, all under strict time constraints.

Batman : Vengeance Screenshots

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Title screen.
Menu screen.
Password screen.
Intro frame - The Joker (followed by a nice assistant) starts other plan to try dominate Gotham City.
Alfred will give a brief tutorial to you, teaching the main techniques when necessary.
Use punches or kicks to knock out the bad guys who appear in your way.
Crouching is great to prevent some enemy attacks, like top missiles.
Batman was knocked out! Too bad... :-(
Game Over screen.
Hung in a wall.
With a jump of faith, this moving platform can be reached without bigger problems.
With the grappling beam, Batman can access high places and go ahead.