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Batman: Return of the Joker Movement Hack

Original game : Batman: Return of The Joker

Platform : NES

Author : omega_rugal

Release date : 12 January 2015

Category : Improvement

Patch version : 0.01

Modifications : P

Downloads : 3451

ROM Information

Batman - Return of the Joker (U).nes
No-Intro Name: Batman - Return of the Joker (USA)
(No-Intro version 20130731-235630)
File SHA-1: 668A395CF7215F677B6DF6C4C8C93E1BB439DC25
ROM SHA-1: 14289A6DFA8B85EF2C06FA81D6ED61AE7C2868D1

Hack description

Ever thought Batman: Return of the Joker was a little bit unfair or hard, that anything killed you and you couldn't dodge properly?

This hack reduces the delay that the character has when you start walking, it also reduces the slippery controls.

*Reduced delay when starting walking animation.
*Batman stops earlier when sliding.

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Contributions

ContributorType of contributionDescription
omega_rugalHacking

Reviews

Improves responsiveness.ilya_indigo2022-08-21Version 0.01

Improves responsiveness. Makes playing more enjoyable.

Puts A Smile On Your FaceEldrethor2021-08-28Version 0.01

Back in the NES's heyday, developers had a thing for fluid, natural motion. It worked fine for Mario, and even Megaman had a subtle slide when he stopped walking, but whoever worked on this game gave Batman the most frustratingly sluggish reaction times imaginable, along with slippery walking animations, and a vicious knockback distance when hit by enemy attacks.

Thankfully, this hack corrects all of that, and it's a much-needed sigh of relief. Walking and changing directions feel much faster and smoother, and knockbacks are not nearly as punishing as they were before. The tighter controls makes the game much more enjoyable, especially now that the overall difficulty stems from the level and enemy designs, and not from Batman's janky handling.

The idea of going back to the way things were before is now unthinkable. This is an absolutely necessity to a game that's hard but otherwise remarkably decent. Highly recommended.

At last this game is finishablealien nose job2019-02-21Version 0.01

Great hack, corrects the huge flaw this game has.

Also, note that the author forgot to edit his statement as Batman is not invincible, so you can play normally.

Awesome controledwinmusic2018-07-25Version 0.01

Excellent work! The mobility of the character is amazing! This Batman Hack is not invincible, the game is much more challenging! Congratulations!