Movies to Video Games Review -- Batman (NES)

[kingboobs20]

@Sviolinist

Not being faithful to the source material doesn't automatically make it a terrible game.

Especially since in this case we're talking about one of the best action games on the NES.

And to be fair this game actually does capture the dark mood and feel of Batman very well, even if it takes a lot of liberties from the source material.

[BitchFunky317]

This was easily one of my favorite games as a kid.

[michealolague86]

i have a nes i will look for the game

[clownface29]

This game makes absolutely no sense, but I guess the game-play is kinda sorta fun....?

[Talvivesisota]

To video maker.

So Amiga and C64 are average and this one is good?

No way hahahaha!

The computer version was a lot more based in movie than NES-version. The computer games have more variation in gaming and graphics are 1000 000 times better.

Your title of the video is how movies have turned into games. And if you find more movie from NES-version I say you don't know what you're talking about.

Even though nice analysis overall.

[Sviolinist]

seriously this is a terrible game... it is sooo obvious that the programmers simply decided to add a sprite of Batman and the Joker to this game, and add some cut scenes, in order to sell a half-finished futuristic side-scroller that originally had nothing at all to do with Batman... honestly, isn't it just completely obvious that this game was never meant to be a Batman game?

[pslugworth]

You could say the same thing about Fester's Quest, another Sunsoft game.

I seem to remember reading an article once that said that their bizarre, franchise-oriented games had something to do with their losing the licensing to The Terminator (which they turned into Journey to Silius.

[Sviolinist]

So why did LJN make a horrid Terminator game for the NES? Check out AVGN's review for that one if you haven't already. Seriously, the game made no sense at all... it didn't even have anything to do with the movie per se (though I haven't seen Terminator 1 in a long time... HRM!! Gonna watch that right now actually... seriously though... terminator for the NES by LJN blew ass chunks....) =)

[MisterConan90]

@Sviolinist LJN didn't make Terminator 1, it was MindScape. LJN however made Terminator 2 for the NES, and it's an okay game.

[MrNorbert1994]

@MisterConan90 T2 on NES wasn't made by LJN. It's made by Software Creations, who made Silver Surfer.

[Sviolinist]

I have to agree with someone else here - there's really no need for a movie recap. The whole point in watching this review is because you've seen the movie and maybe played the game. Bottom line is that if you haven't seen the movie, a 1-3 minute recap isn't going to fill in the gaps enough. Ditch the movie recap, you're not reviewing a movie here. BEtter to just talk about the cool parts of the movie that aren't in the game, and cut to the movie every now and again with humorous anecdotes.

[ultramegaunknown]

This looks great

Although, for the movie's plot, the Genesis version was much closer

[Bamdude1989]

Great review. You have a new subscriber.

[MysticArksRevenge]

Of course this game is the best Batman game! It's made by the Japanese!

[Army360dude23]

Far from PERFECT?! This is often considered one of the best NES GAMES! Jeez man ur not giving this game enough credit

[Sviolinist]

I don't know if you grew up during the NES glory days or not.. but... I find it hard to believe that anyone would call this one of the best NES games. It's really not worthy of that admiration. Sure, it was a great game, but compared to Castlevania I and III... Super Mario Bros. I and III.... Final Fantasy... Dragon Warrior... hell even Bases Loaded and Super Tecmo Bowl had more lasting playability than this game. Seriously, you either were poor and this was your only game or you are a youngling

[Talvivesisota]

I prefer Batman the Movie on C64 and Amiga.

A lot better than and more movie based than this shit.

[AlucardsQuest]

You probably wouldn't have to shout if you turned the background music down. Also, it's great that you had a lot to say, but editing together your sentences so tightly make it sound like a machine. Also that said, a little enthusiasm in your voice couldn't hurt. Otherwise it's less like a conversation, and more like a lecture on rocket science. But maybe I'm completely wrong.

[ultimatedesingers]

ididnt play this game much but it was cool

[towlierocks]

the only thing i don't like about your reviews is the movie recap at the begining. other than that, fantastic work!

[contra2012]

good review i use to play it when i was a kid dident notice all the flaws then but i just bought it again and its still pretty good i would give it a 7 also

[Kaibaman21]

This was THE best Batman game EVER

[braineaterknux]

Wasn't it just.

[GameSheriff]

You read my mind, my only gripe with the soundtrack is that you never once get to hear the Batman Theme Song throughout the game. They could have made some kind of 8-bit rendition for the title screen.

[agentcak]

Well it's like some people say: Just because a game's hard doesn't mean it sucks and Batman on the N.E.S. applies to that saying. Although if I remember correctly in the Sega Genesis version you do get to knock Jack Napier into the vat of chemicals at the end of the second level. I think that version was a little bit better.

[Fender178]

I totally agree this game is just awesome but very hard and I love the sound track it has very catchy Music. I saw my cuz beat this game with out cheats with the exception with save states. I totally agree with Djc that the lion king as well as batman returns are great movie to game renditions.

[SidNightWalker]

The movie of course was excellent, a great translation of Batman to the big screen, but everyone knows that.The game was definitely a good one, but frankly, hard as fuck.I don't think i ever got past level 2.

[Movies2GamesReviews]

Thank you for your feedback. I like to think they improved since I started too. I won't be changing too much as I'm happy with how the reviews are and am just having fun with it anyway. Not everyone will like what I do and that is expected. The movie cutscenes are important for comparison purposes and will stay. But as to being good or not, well to each their own. Thanks for your comments and stay tuned for more in the future.

[Djclyve]

I like the style you do your reviews. They're a little quirky, but it's a style all your own and it sets you apart from the hundreds of other movie and game reviewers on the net. Don't change a thing, man! Some great movie games: Batman Returns for SNES- Darkman for NES- and Lion King for SNES!!

[ExoBandits]

Man please do a BATMAN RETURNS and JUDGE DREDD Movie to game review and if possible on master system/game gear/genesis/super NES for the first one and game gear/genesis/super nes for the latter

[Dude112995]

YOU ROCK AT REVIEWING!

[henrik6754]

I always liked this movie better that Batman Begins.

[Sviolinist]

Agreed. The whole ninja thing was badass till it completely took over the movie and destroyed it. In my opinion, of course.