BATMAN RETURNS
Oswald Cobblepot, better known as The Penguin, has just ruined Gotham
City's gala Christmas party. Now The Penguin and Catwoman are terrorising
the city. In a flash Bruce Wayne changes into the world's most famous
super-hero, Batman! He revs up his Batmobile and races out in hot pursuit
of his mortal enemies. But is it too late?
Getting Started
1. Insert your Batman Returns game cartridge in your Lynx.
2. Turn on the Lynx.
3. The Batman Returns title screen appears.
4. Press A or B. The Wave Description screen appears.
Wait a few seconds, or press A or B to start the game.
Playing the Game
Batman Returns is an action adventure in which you must guide the famed
Caped Crusader through Gotham City as he tries to defeat The Penguin and
Catwoman.
Use the joypad to move Batman through the city. Press down on the joypad
to make Batman duck. Press right or left to move in the desired direction.
The A button makes Batman use the currently selected weapon
(Option 1 selects the weapon). Press B to make the Caped
Crusader jump. During the game, you may need to press a button and the
joypad at the same time.
The top left corner of the game screen shows the currently selected
weapon. If Batman has a weapon other than his fists, the weapon icon will
change when you press Option I. The score appears in the top right
corner. Batman's health bar is at the bottom of the screen (Screen 1).
(Screen numbers in these instructions refer to the Gallery of Game Screens
at the end of this manual).
Whenever Batman gets hit by an enemy or a weapon, his health decreases.
When Batman runs out of health, his quest and your game are both over!
During the game, pressing Option 2 will turn the music on and
off.
As Batman proceeds on his quest, he must be on the lookout for the
following special powerups:
Points : 1000 points plus 1000 points for each Points powerup picked up
before.
Health : Increases Batman's health by 25 percent.
Batarang : Gives Batman ten Batarangs (Screen 2).
Acid Vial: Gives Batman seven vials of deadly acid.
Batman cannot succeed without picking up these items. Without the
Batarangs and acid, Batman must fight fearful foes with only his fists.
The game is divided into four waves. Each wave is more difficult than the
last.
WAVE 1: The Red Triangle Circus Gang
The Penguin's Red Triangle Circus Gang has kidnapped the beautiful Ice
Princess and is pillaging Gotham Plaza. What a way to ruin Christmas!
Batman, ever the hero, rushes in and takes on the Red Triangle Circus Gang
single-handedly (Screen 3). It will take a strong arsenal and
lightning-fast reactions to keep from getting creamed by these powerful
enemies. If he can defeat the gang, Batman must meet The Penguin in his
Duck Vehicle.
WAVE 2: Batman Confronts Authorities
Surprise! Selina Kyle is really Catwoman, and she has teamed up with The
Penguin! She is making her escape atop Gotham City's tallest buildings.
Only Batman can stop her. But it won't be easy. The Penguin has convinced
the authorities that Batman murdered the Ice Princess and the cops are hot
on his trail (Screen 4). The police will do all they can to stop Batman
dead in his tracks. And rest assured that Catwoman will not make things
any easier!
Batman must fight the police as he jumps from rooftop to rooftop in
pursuit of Catwoman. If he takes too many shots, or if he slips and falls
from a tall building, the game will be over, If Batman can survive long
enough to trap her, Catwoman will fight tooth and claw to get away. And
with the speed and agility of a cat, she is a formidable foe indeed.
WAVE 3: Beneath Gotham City
Well, The Penguin has sunk really low this time. In fact, he has gone into
the Gotham City sewers. Batman must rush through the sewers in search of
his enemy. The Penguin has unleashed his huge band of birds, the Penguin
Commandos, in an attempt to destroy the city. These little penguins may be
small, but they pack a powerful punch (not to mention deadly missiles).
(Screen 5).
And if that's not bad enough, millionaire industrialist Max Shreck has
used the sewers as his personal toxic waste dump. Batman must destroy the
Penguin Commandos while avoiding missiles and radioactive materials as he
seeks out the commando headquarters. Of course, once he gets to the
headquarters, he will REALLY have his hands full!
WAVE 4: Batman Discovers the Arctic World
After a long and treacherous journey, Batman has finally discovered The
Penguin's icy lair. It is a dangerous place, with ice, water, and a
rotting pier. Every step Batman takes may be his last! Of course, The
Penguin's hideout is not unguarded. Penguin Commandos and Emperor Penguins
will defend their master's home to the finish (Screen 6). If they destroy
Batman, or if Batman falls into the icy water, Batman's quest will come to
an abrupt and rather unpleasant end. So will your game. If Batman can
defeat the guards, he must fight the most dangerous foe of all, The
Penguin himself!
But fighting The Penguin is not enough. Batman must also save Max Shreck
so he can be turned over to the authorities. To do this, he must disable
the pulley which is lowering Shreck's cage into a pool of toxic waste. By
doing so, Batman also destroys The Penguin's cooling system. As the
temperature rises, The Penguin weakens. lf Batman can save Shreck and
defeat The Penguin, he will prove that he is truly the World's Greatest
Super-hero. But more important, he will save Gotham City!
Strategy
Be quick. It takes lightning-fast reactions to jump, fight and shoot while
being attacked by many different enemies at the same time.
Never stand in front of a moving motorcycle.
Watch for powerups. They are not always easy to see, but you can't
possibly win without them.
Beware of gifts. They look nice, but their contents are not always that
pleasant!
Scoring
Points are awarded for destroying enemies. The more harm an enemy can do
to Batman, the more points you get:
Enemy: Points:
Tit in Clown 800
Far Clown 400
The Strongman 500
Motorcycle Hikers 2090
Knifethrower Dame 200
Organ Grinder 700
Cops 300-400
Penguin Commando 1000
Emperor. Penguin 1500
Duck Vehicle 10,000
Catwoman 20,000
The Penguin 50,000
After your first game, your last game's score is displayed in the upper
right-hand corner of the title screen.