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1993

A classic side-scrolling beat 'em up in the vein of Final Fight, where Batman brawls through seven scenes from the film and must defeat a boss at the end of each stage.

Melee combat with weapons or fists
Action-packed real-time combat
Dark, serious atmosphere
Challenging difficulty

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Akane

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Brings what grabs you about Batman Returns: melee combat with weapons or fists, action-packed real-time combat and a demanding difficulty.

Adds a sci-fi setting, unlike Batman Returns.

A fast arcade arena slasher set in the neon-soaked pixel streets of Mega-Tokyo, where every hit is lethal. Akane fights waves of yakuza with sword and gun, demanding sharp reflexes.

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Dark, serious atmosphere

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Dark, serious atmosphere

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Challenging difficulty

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Linear, curated structure

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