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Batman: The Movie – Did Ocean Deliver the Best Batman Game on the C64?
Released in 1989 by Ocean Software for the Commodore 64, Batman: The Movie is a multi-genre action game based on Tim Burton’s hugely influential film. You guide Batman through a series of levels inspired directly by key moments from the movie, blending platforming, puzzles, and vehicle-based action into one varied experience. The game shifts style between stages, starting with side-scrolling platform sections where precise movement and gadget use are essential. You’ll also take control of the Batmobile through Gotham’s streets, tackle a deduction-based puzzle involving Joker-tainted products, and pilot the Batwing in a tense shooting sequence high above the city. Strong atmosphere runs throughout, helped by moody visuals and a standout soundtrack by Matthew Cannon. Despite minor technical quirks, the Commodore 64 version delivers a confident, ambitious adaptation that captures the tone of the film while offering constantly changing gameplay.
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Released in 1989 by Ocean Software for the Commodore 64, Batman: The Movie is a multi-genre action game based on Tim Burton’s hugely influential film. You guide Batman through a series of levels inspired directly by key moments from the movie, blending platforming, puzzles, and vehicle-based action into one varied experience. The game shifts style between stages, starting with side-scrolling platform sections where precise movement and gadget use are essential. You’ll also take control of the Batmobile through Gotham’s streets, tackle a deduction-based puzzle involving Joker-tainted products, and pilot the Batwing in a tense shooting sequence high above the city. Strong atmosphere runs throughout, helped by moody visuals and a standout soundtrack by Matthew Cannon. Despite minor technical quirks, the Commodore 64 version delivers a confident, ambitious adaptation that captures the tone of the film while offering constantly changing gameplay.
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Magazine Reviews · 12
Contemporary average 80% · range 56–96%
C&VG
Reviewed by Julian Rignall. Ocean full-price release
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Commodore Computing Int.
Reviewed by Tony Horgan. Ocean full-price release
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Commodore Force
Reviewed by Ocean full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Mark Patterson. Ocean full-price release
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Datormagazin
Reviewed by Magnus Reitberger. Ocean full-price release
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Games Machine
Reviewed by Ocean full-price release
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Info
Reviewed by Tom Malcolm
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Power Play
Reviewed by Ocean full-price release
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Svenska Hemdatornytt
Reviewed by Clas Kristiansson. Ocean full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Tony Hetherington. Ocean full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Phil King, Robin Hogg & Stuart Wynne. Ocean full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by The Hit Squad budget release
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