Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Dec 13, 2000
User Score
3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 19 out of 29
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  1. KikB.
    Jun 2, 2008
    1
    Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker on N64. I'll give them some credit on the title because it really is a joker.
  2. Pixarlover
    Oct 17, 2012
    0
    This is the only game that I can think of that is so bad that it's fantastic. It's not like Superman 64 where the game was so bad that it was just flat out bad. This is **** Batman. He can't fly or anything. He is the best superhero in the world and they treat him like a bloody rag-doll or punching dummy.

    Almost every cinematic scene after a boss fight has a cutscene where Batman    This is the only game that I can think of that is so bad that it's fantastic. It's not like Superman 64 where the game was so bad that it was just flat out bad. This is **** Batman. He can't fly or anything. He is the best superhero in the world and they treat him like a bloody rag-doll or punching dummy.

    Almost every cinematic scene after a boss fight has a cutscene where Batman collapses backwards onto the ground like a domino or inflatable punch 'em clown, or like a model falling backwards against the wind.

    Batman of the Future: Return of the Joker (the Australian title of the game) is such a guilty pleasure that it should be punishable by death to have pleasure from playing this disaster.    … Expand
  3. SamHalls2016
    Sep 9, 2016
    2
    Besides Superman 64, this has got to be the worst game on the Nintendo 64. It has a poorly executed formula, outdated gameplay mechanics and terrible dusty graphics, and to add insult to injury, Batman falls over like a domino. Superman 64 would get a 2.0/10, while Return of the Joker would get a 2.5/10.
  4. Samirhusejnovic
    Mar 29, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wirklich ein schlechtes Spiel. Es ist hässlich und die Steuerung ist Müll. Hab aber schlimmere Batman Spiele gespielt.… Expand
  5. Toasty87
    Jul 11, 2020
    7
    Rented it back in the day and enjoyed it now days though its quite rough and short.
  6. Hrueu
    Oct 5, 2022
    5
    really outdated games with bad visuals as well, really doubt the gameplay is for anyone either.
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Apr 27, 2023
    6
    Scrolling beat 'em up with mild platforming elements and a decent backstory and cut scenes. Not bad, but nowhere near as good as Batman Returns on the SNES.

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Metascore
24

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 4 out of 5
  1. CNET Gamecenter
    20
    Even if you're a huge fan of the Batman cartoons or comic books, steer clear of this disaster of an action game.
  2. Happy Puppy
    50
    Fans of the cartoon obviously aren't sick of the Batman premise, but that doesn't mean they'll be able to tolerate this game.
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  3. IGN
    20
    Everything about the product is shoddily executed, from its formulaic and outdated gameplay mechanics to its horribly dusty graphic look.
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