Batman (1986 video game)
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| Developer(s) | Bernie Drummond, Jon Ritman[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Ocean Software |
| Platform(s) | ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, MSX, Amstrad PCW |
| Release date(s) | 1986 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Batman is a 3D isometric action-adventure game that was released in 1986 under the Batman licence by Ocean Software for the Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum and MSX microcomputers.[2] An Amstrad PCW version was also available.[3]
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[edit] Gameplay
The object of the game is to rescue Robin by collecting the seven parts of the Batcraft hovercraft that are scattered around the Batcave. The gameplay takes place in a 3D isometric universe, which programmers John Ritman and Bernie Drummond would further develop for 1987's Head Over Heels, and is notable for implementing an early example of a system that allows players to restart from an intermediate point in the game on the loss of a life rather than returning all the way to the start (in this case the point at which Batman collects a "Batstone").[4]
[edit] Reception
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| Publication | Score |
| Computer and Video Games | 37/40[5] |
| CRASH | 93%[6] |
| Sinclair User |  [7] |
| Your Sinclair | 9/10[8] |
| Your Computer |  [9] |
Batman was received well by the computer game press at the time. Crash gave it a rating of 93%,[1] Your Sinclair scored it 9/10[11] and Sinclair User gave it five stars and rated it as a "classic".[4]
[edit] Remakes
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A freeware remake, called Watman, was produced for PC in 2000 as a DOS game. A remake has also been written for the Game Boy Advance.[citation needed]
A remake for PC was produced by Retrospec [12].
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Batman". Crash (Newsfield Publications Ltd). May 1986. http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=Crash/Issue28/Pages/Crash2800121.jpg. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ Smith, Martin; Игги Друге. "Batman". MobyGames. MobyGames. Archived from the original on 28 February 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080228193236/http://www.mobygames.com/game/batman_. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ Ainsley, Rob (1989). "Batman hints". The 8000 Plus Collection: The Ultimate Tips Book for the Amstrad PCW. Bath: Future Publishing. p. 105.
- ^ a b Muir, Jerry (May 1986). "Batman". Sinclair User (EMAP). http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=SinclairUser/Issue050/Pages/SinclairUser05000051.jpg. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=C+VG/Issue055/Pages/CVG05500027.jpg
- ^ http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=Crash/Issue28/Pages/Crash2800121.jpg
- ^ http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=SinclairUser/Issue050/Pages/SinclairUser05000051.jpg
- ^ http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=YourSinclair/Issue05/Pages/YourSinclair0500060.jpg
- ^ http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=YourComputer/Issue8605/Pages/YourComputer860500044.jpg
- ^ http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=ZXComputing/Issue8605/Pages/ZXComputing860500043.jpg
- ^ Nash, Tommy (May 1986). "Batman". Your Sinclair (Dennis Publishing). http://www.ysrnry.co.uk/articles/batman.htm. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ "Retrospec". http://retrospec.sgn.net/game/batman.
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