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BATMAN: VENGEANCE--GAMEBOY ADVANCE
Batman Vengeance FAQ/Walkthrough by Kevin Zhu (nucleargamer12)
Visit my site for more walkthroughs and guides: http://www.g-cubed.co.nr
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***0: Contents***
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0) Contents
0.1) Notes on the FAQ
1) Introduction--About Me
2) Version History
3) Legal Information
4) What is this Game?
4.1) Why Use this Guide?
5) Types of Levels
5.1) Side-scroller Stages
5.2) Puzzle Stages
5.3) Batmobile Stages
5.4) Batplane Stages
5.5) Boss Encounters
5.6) Advance Mode
6) The Characters
6.1) Heroes
6.2) Villains
7) Equipment/Items
7.1) Batman's Items
7.2) Robin's Items
7.3) Batplane Equipment
7.4) Batmobile Equipment
7.5) Collectibles
8) Enemy List
8.1) Side-scroller Stages (Including Bosses)
8.2) Puzzle Stages
8.3) Batmobile Stages
8.4) Batplane Stages
9) Walkthrough
10) FAQ--Frequently Asked Questions
10.1) Tips and Tricks
10.2) Password List
10.3) Gameshark Help
11) Credits
12) End
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0.1: Notes on the FAQ
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~ Printing:
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Suggestions, questions, or comments should be sent to nucleargamer12@gmail.com.
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~ About the game:
Batman: Vengeance is copyrighted by Ubi Soft, DC Comics, WB, and Nintendo.
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***1: Introduction--About Me***
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I felt that this game really needed a guide or two, so that's why this FAQ has
been created. If you want to contact me for any reason, my Email address is
nucleargamer12@gmail.com, and my AOL screenname is nucleargamer12. Please give
feedback, questions, and anything else related to this FAQ. Suggestions and/or
contributions would be very much appreciated to make this guide a better one.
I've noticed that Batman: Vengeance is actually a decent game, despite all the
jokes made about the Batman franchise. Since there are no other guides about
this game, I've decided to write a FAQ for the few of you that DO own this
game, like me. I hope this is helpful!
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***2: Version History***
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V. 4.2 10/28/04 Updates: My Email no longer works, so I have an alternate
address. I added my website URL, where you can find this guide and more.
V. 4.1 8/19/04 Changes: Updated Legal Information, added another enemy to list.
V. 4.0 8/6/03 Updates: Minor reformatting and spellcheck, correction on Email.
V. 3.5 6/24/03 Updates: Added Gameshark codes. Final version of guide until
further notice.
V. 3.0 6/16/03 Updates: Entire content finished. This version will be the last
update for some time: I will update eventually with any corrections.
V. 2.0 5/10/03 Updates: Walkthrough completed. Other content is in progress.
V. 1.0 4/30/03 Initial release: Content almost done. Walkthrough is halfway
finished. Please Email suggestions or comments so this FAQ can become better.
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***3: Legal Information***
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The text you're reading is my own work. Therefore, it is copyrighted 2004-2005
by nucleargamer12. It may not be reproduced in any way without my permission.
This FAQ is designed for personal use only. However...
The FAQ may appear on the following sites, because permission was granted:
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If, for some reason, you'd like to put my FAQ on your site, please send an
Email to me regarding the use of this document. Please include the URL of your
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is given, do not make any changes to my FAQ; paste it onto your site as it is,
WITH the legal information included. Failure to use any of the above procedures
may result in legal action. If you wish to print these pages, please do so, but
only for your private enjoyment and leisure.
Please note that I should not be held responsible to any problems of your own
resulting in the reading, following, or downloading of this guide. Thank you in
advance.
Now that the Legal stuff is taken care of, it's time for the FUN!!!
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***4: What is this Game?***
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Batman: Vengeance was released by Ubi Soft in November 2001 for the Gameboy
Advance portable. The game combines factors from many genres and puts it
together in 21 levels of solid gameplay. These genres include Racing, Action,
Adventure, Flight Simulation, and others. Overall, this game represents these
genres pretty well.
This game's save system is represented by a password option. If you want to
skip a level you've already beat (or can't beat), just type the appropriate
password on the menu screen. See chapter 9.1 for a full list of all the
passwords.
And now, the story behind Batman Vengeance (from the instruction manual):
***
Danger was stirring in the shadows of the quiet GOTHAM CITY night.
BATMAN was no stranger to the night-shrouded streets of Gotham...Nor to the
dangers they hid. But on this particular night, he knew the hazards he was
about to face were greater than usual. He would sum up the trouble in two very
deadly words: THE JOKER!
The CLOWN PRINCE OF CRIME was on another mad rampage, beginning with a raid on
the GOTHAM CITY MUSEUM. Though The Joker had made good his escape, the Dark
Knight was hot on his trail. He might have even caught the mad criminal genius
before went to ground if not for the woman The Joker had left bound to a
ticking bomb on the roof of the Museum! Batman freed her...mere seconds before
the bomb blasted the Museum to a pile of flaming ruins!
But the woman was a witness...and she had all the information Batman needed,
directing him to The Joker's current location: the GOTHAM CITY BRIDGE.
There, the Joker had prepared a trap for the CAPED CRUSADER. Maybe The Joker
just got too cocky, but the trap he sprung for Batman backfired and the
criminal clown wound up falling from the bridge. Batman tried to save him but
The Joker chose death over dishonor and plummeted to the watery abyss far
below.
Then things really got crazy as the rest of Gotham City's criminals rushed in
to fill the void left by The Joker's death!
Now, utilizing every weapon and supercharged machine at his disposal, Batman
must combat the criminal hordes threatening Gotham's peace...all the while
trying to discover the identity of the unseen enemy plotting to plunge Gotham
City to a fiery death!
***
Also, ports of this game have been made in the Gamecube, Playstation 2, and
Xbox. Please note the differences between this game and the others; this game
is not three-dimensional while the others are. This FAQ is only written for the
Gameboy Advance port of the game.
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4.1: Why Use this Guide?
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Heh heh... the answer is pretty simple: there are practically NO other guides
for this game! Look in any search engine you want, a guide for Batman:
Vengeance is pretty much nonexistent. So, you'll have to either beat this
surprisingly hard title on your own, or consult my guide to do so.
This guide has just about every piece of information about the game. Item
lists, enemy descriptions, character biographies, walkthroughs... Why would you
even want to look elsewhere?
(Please note that some sections of this guide contains spoilers.)
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***5: Types of Levels***
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There are several types of levels, or stages, throughout the game, and they all
fit into the plot surprisingly well. There are side-scroller levels to get to
another area, puzzle levels to open up a passage, Batplane levels to destroy
aerial objects, etc. Here is a description of all the types of levels in Batman
Vengeance:
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5.1: Side-scroller Stages
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Levels: 1, 2, 9, 12, 15, 17, 18
Characters: Batman
Description: The Side-scroller stages are the action-type stages where you move
around in a 2-dimensional level from a side view. Batman himself stars in the
Side-scroller, and he is armed with up to 9 Batarangs, up to 9 Smoke Balls, and
up to 3 Health Bottles. He also has a grapple hook that can cling to metal
surfaces.
Batman can perform a handful of attacks that will help dispose of his enemies.
Below is a list/description of all of Batman's attacks, along with other moves
he can execute:
*Move Name*   *Buttons*   *Description*
Walk          D-pad       Pressing left/right makes Batman walk. You really
can't get anywhere in a level without walking, no?
Crouch        D-pad       Press down on the D-pad to crouch. Use this to avoid
high enemy fire, or combine it with other buttons.
Look Up       D-pad       Press up on the D-pad to scroll the screen upwards.
Do this to search for secrets in the level.
Jump          A, D-pad    Batman can jump with the A button. This can get
him up to higher surfaces. Use the D-pad to control
the direction of his jump.
Hang          automatic   When a ledge is in reach, Batman will automatically
hang from it in mid-jump. This will be used a lot.
Drop          D-pad       When hanging, press down on the D-pad to drop.
Climb Up      D-pad       While hanging, push up on the D-pad to climb up.
Glide         A, A, D-pad When Batman is in the air, press and hold A. He will
glide for a few seconds. You can control the way he
glides with the D-pad. Useful for going over pits.
Punch         B           Press B for Batman to punch. This will kill most foes
when used repeatedly.
Low Kick      D-pad, B    Push down on the pad, and press B to kick on the
ground. This is useful when breaking barrels or
hitting enemies.
Jump Kick     A, B        Press A to jump, and B to kick. This does twice the
damage than a normal attack.
Slide         D-pad, A    When on a sloped surface, Batman will slide down. You
can press A to jump while sliding.
Elevator      D-pad       While on a lift, push up on the pad to go upwards.
Push down to go downwards.
Hook Ride     A           If a hook is in sight, jump onto it with A. Batman
will ride along the hook and jump off automatically.
Ladders/Vines A, D-pad    If a vine or ladder is hanging above you, press A to
jump on it. Move yourself by pressing left/right on
the D-pad. jump off by pushing down on the pad.
Toggle Items  L           Press L to toggle between your items.
Use Items     R           Press R to use the Item you've selected with L.
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5.2: Puzzle Stages
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Levels: 6, 7, 14
Characters: Robin
Description: The Puzzle Stages star Robin, Batman's famous sidekick. These
levels challenge your thinking skills, and are displayed in an overhead view.
Robin is armed with Batarangs, Health Bottles, and a Batcrawler. He needs to
collect Card Keys and passwords to gain access to other places.
Robin really has just one attack. But, here is a move list for Robin's levels
anyway:
*Move Name*   *Buttons*   *Description*
Walk          D-pad       Self-explanatory. Walking is needed to go anywhere,
don't you think? Push the D-pad in the direction you
want to go.
Punch         A           Push the A button to throw a jab. This will kill the
few enemies Robin has to deal with.
Move Boxes    B, D-pad    Press and hold B to grab a Box. Then, push the D-pad
in the desired direction to push/pull the box. This
will clear paths for Robin to advance forward.
Toggle Items  L           To toggle between items, push L until the desired
item appears.
Use Items     R           Push R to use the item you've selected with L.
Password      D-pad, A, B When you walk into certain locked doors, you'll be
taken to a screen where you type the password to open
the door. Push the D-pad in the right directions and
press A to confirm. You can press B to exit.
Batcrawler    D-pad       As you activate the Batcrawler function inside a
hole in the level, you can use the D-pad to navigate
where the Batcrawler is going.
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5.3: Batmobile Stages
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Levels: 3, 8, 11
Characters: Batman
Description: The Batmovile Stages simulate a racing level. You can speed up,
slow down, and fire missiles from your Batmobile. You have to reach a
destination within a set time limit in order to succeed. Beware of roadblocks
and other hazards that might slow you down!
Here is the move list for the Batmobile Stages:
*Move Name*   *Buttons*   *Description*
Accelerate    A           Press and Hold the A button to go at top speed. This
should be held throughout the level.
Steer         D-pad       To turn while driving, push the D-pad left or right
to steer to that direction.
Shoot         R           YAY! The Batmobile has an infinite supply of electric
charges you can fire by pressing R. This will freeze
some cars and break some obstacles.
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5.4: Batplane Stages
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Levels: 5, 13, 21
Characters: Robin, Batgirl
Description: You get to ride a Batplane in these flight simulation levels of
the game. Your plane is very vulnerable to enemy fire, so be cautious on where
to go. The screen moves forward automatically in these stages, but you can
control your position on the screen. You also have electric charges and shields
to help fend off your many enemies.
Your somewhat limited array of moves while on the Batplane are listed below.
*Move Name*   *Buttons*   *Description*
Move          D-pad       Since the screen automatically moves forward, you can
adjust your position on the screen with the D-pad.
Use Shield    R           You can use the shield to protect yourself from enemy
fire for a few seconds using R. After your shield is
used, a meter charges up so you can use it again.
Shoot         A           Press the A button to fire a charge. This will kill
many enemies/projectiles.
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5.5: Boss encounters
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Levels: 4, 10, 16, 19, 20
Characters: Batman
Description: There are four bosses in this game: Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Mr.
Freeze, and, of course, The Joker himself. Each boss requires a different
strategy to beat, ranging from using Batarangs to tossing Promethium bottles at
your foe.
Batman has all of his standard moves, but his items may be toggled around
somewhat. Here are the items Batman can have at each boss:
*Boss*            *Items*
The Joker (1)     Batarang (5), Health Bottle (3)
Mr. Freeze        Promethium Bottle (1), Health Bottle (3)
Poison Ivy        Batarang (5), Health Bottle (3)
Harley Quinn      Health Bottle (3)
The Joker (2)     Batarang (5), Grapple Hook, Health Bottle (3)
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5.6: Advance mode
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The Advance Mode is a password-protected mode awarded to you only after you
beat the game. Here, you will replay all the levels again, but with a different
goal: to find the 3 hidden data disks in the level before the timer elapses.
You will need to do this on all the non-boss and non-flying levels. On the
Batplane levels (levels 5, 13, 21), you need to destroy all of The Joker's Pyro
Toys and complete the level within the time limit.
The controls/items for Advance Mode work exactly like the controls/items for
normal mode, so consult that section of the guide for the information.
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***6: The Characters***
=======================
There are various characters from the Batman franchise in this game. Below are
all the characters and the levels they appear at.
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6.1: Heroes
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Name: Batman
Levels Featured: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
After witnessing the brutal murder of his parents, young Bruce Wayne dedicated
his life and fortune to turning himself into a human weapon aimed at the heart
of crime. As Batman, he is called upon to save Gotham City from the deadly
schemes of a host of super villains.
***
Name: Robin
Levels Featured: 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 21
Learning that Bruce Wayne was the true face behind Batman's cowl, Tim Drake
became the Dark Knight's sidekick. Though still in training, Robin is an
invaluable aide to Batman's war against crime.
***
Name: Batgirl
Levels Featured: 5, 13, 21
Barbara Gordon, daughter of Gotham City Police Commissioner James Gordon, took
on the costumed identity of Batgirl to save her father. Now Batgirl fights
alongside the Dark Knight, utilizing both her knowledge of computers and her
surperior gymnastic skills.
***
Name: Nightwing
Levels Featured: none
The original Robin, Dick Grayson soon outgrew his role as Batman's sidekick and
adapted the identity of Nightwing. While usually a loner, Nightwing is always
available to assist his mentor.
***
Name: Alfred
Levels Featured: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19
Alfred Pennyworth, former agent in the British intelligence service, is both
Bruce Wayne's Butler and an invaluable ally in Batman's war against crime.
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6.2: Villains
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Name: The Joker
Levels Featured: 4, 20
The Joker was a small-time crook who plunged into a chemical bath while trying
to escape from Batman. He emerged from the chemicals with is features forever
distorted into a hideous clown-face...and his mind warped beyond repair! Now
the Clown Prince of Crime lives for but one thing: to use his madness to
bedevil his arch-enemy Batman.
***
Name: Harley Quinn
Levels Featured: 19
A prisoner psychiatrist who fell under The Joker's mad influence, Harley Quinn
is madly in love with her partner in crime. She will follow the Joker anywhere
and do anything he asks...especially if it involves any scheme calling for the
death of Batman.
***
Name: Poison Ivy
Levels Featured: 16
Pamela Isley was a well-known botanist who discovered that she possessed a
unique body chemistry that renders here immune to all known poisons and toxins.
Now, as Poison Ivy, she turned that power to the cause of ecological
terrorism... and a running battle with Batman!
***
Name: Mr. Freeze
Levels Featured: 10
Rendered unable to live outside of sub-freezing temperatures by exposure to
cryogenic chemicals, the scientist Victor Fries lost his mind...but found a
career as the criminal king of cold, Mr. Freeze.
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***7: Equipment/Items***
========================
Here is a description of all the equipment/items that the characters can
obtain. These are essential to your quest!
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7.1: Batman's Items
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Health Meter: Batman's Health Meter displays Batman's remaining energy. The
Meter goes down if Batman is hit, and goes up when a Health Bottle is used.
When it is empty, you die. Maintain your health at a safe level!
Batarang: The Batarang is a disk that will fly across the screen when used. It
will do the same damage to an enemy as a regular punch would, but the range
aspect makes it a great weapon. Batman can collect up to 9 of these goodies in
barrels, and he starts off with 5.
Batgrapple: This is called the Grapple Hook in my walkthrough. This hook can be
stretched onto metal surfaces on higher platforms. Usually, a Grapple icon
appears on the bottom right of the screen when the hook can be used. This
useful item can be used infinitely.
Smoke Pellets: These are called Smoke Bombs in my guide. These will be thrown
when used, and result in a big cloud of smoke when it lands. A smoke Bomb will
kill all enemies that touch the smoke instantly. Use this powerful gadget
sparingly, as it's very rare to find in barrels. Batman only starts with one
Smoke Bomb. Only one bomb can be on the screen at a time.
First Aid: First Aid, referred as Health Bottles in my FAQ, will instantly
completely refill Batman's Health Meter. Since these bottles can't be found in
barrels, use them only when Batman's health is low. The Dark Knight starts out
with 3 of these in each level.
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7.2: Robin's Items
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Health Meter: Robin's Health Meter displays Robin's remaining energy. The Meter
goes down if Robin is hit, and goes up when a Health Bottle is used. Maintain
your health at a safe level, because Robin will die if the Meter's empty!
Batarang: The Batarang is a disk that will fly across the screen when used. It
will do the same damage to an enemy as a regular punch would, but the range
aspect makes it a decent weapon. Robin can collect up to 9 of these goodies in
barrels, and he starts off with 5. The uses for the Batarang are limited in the
Puzzle Stages, because Robin has less enemies to deal with.
Card Key: Robin needs a Card Key to open all doors locked with green rays.
These keys are found in barrels hidden throughout the level.
First Aid: First Aid, referred as Health Bottles in my FAQ, will instantly
completely refill Robin's Health Meter. Since these bottles can't be found in
barrels, use them only when Robin's health is low. The Dark Knight's sidekick
starts out with 3 of these in each level.
Batcrawler: The Batcrawler is a unique item that can work only inside mazes in
some little holes in the wall. Control these to the end of the maze, and you
will get a hidden password (made up of arrows) from a computer. Type the
password into the locked door, and the door will open, gaining you access to a
further section of the level. This can be used infinitely.
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7.3: Batplane Equipment
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Health Meter: The Health Meter displays the Batplane's remaining energy. The
Meter goes down if the Batplane is hit by enemy fire or a wall of a building.
Unfortunately, the plane's health cannot go up because you can't use Health
Bottles in Batplane Stages. Maintain your health at a safe level, or you will
crash and burn!
Electric Charge: An unlimited amount of Electric Charges can be fired from the
Batplane. These charges will kill many enemies/projectiles in a number of hits.
Use these to kill those pesky enemies. These charges are great weapons, since
there isn't an ammunition limit.
Shield: The Shield, when activated, will protect the Batplane from enemy fire
for about three seconds. After the shield is used, a small meter located under
your Health Meter will start charging. When the meter is full, you can use the
Shield again. This should be used smartly when you're surrounded by enemies,
because the charging of the meter will take a long time.
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7.4: Batmobile Equipment
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Electric Charge: An infinite amount of Electric Charges can be fired from the
Batmobile. These charges will kill many obstacles, like small cars or Electric
Charge: An infinite amount of Electric Charges can be fired from the Batplane.
These charges will kill many enemies/projectiles in a number of hits. Use these
to kill those pesky enemies/Boxes. It's a reliable weapon, since there's no
ammunition limit.
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7.5: Collectibles
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These items can be found inside Barrels scattered throughout a level.
***
Batarang: Both Batman and Robin
Smoke Bombs/Smoke Pellets: Batman
Card Key/Key Card: Robin
Nothing: Both Batman and Robin
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***8: Enemy List***
===================
On your quest in saving Gotham City, many enemies intercept your progress.
These foes range from missile-bearing humans to toxic plants. Here is a list of
all the enemies in this game (not excluding bosses, section 5.5), and a tip or
two on how to beat them. These enemies do not have official names (as far as I
know about), and thus are named by me from their attacks and characteristics.
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8.1: Side-scroller Stages (including Bosses)
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The Damage formula is determined by these factors. Batman has 10 energy points
when he is at full health. The damage recieved is about how much energy points
Batman loses from an attack. When Batman's remaining energy points are equal to
or lower than 0, he dies.
The name inside the parentheses state that this enemy may be referred to this
name in the guide.
***
Enemy: Running Enemies (Guys)
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 3
Attacks: punch
Damage: 2
Strategy: Take advantage of this guy's limited range/attacks. Since he only
punches, you can low kick him without any fear of getting hurt. jump kicks work
well too, but don't punch him outright.
***
Enemy: Missile Enemies (Guys)
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 2
Attacks: missile
Damage: 3
Strategy: Again, these guys can't hit you low, so low kicks work exceptionally
well. One jump kick will kill him.
***
Enemy: Crouching Missile Enemies (Guys)
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 2
Attacks: missile
Damage: 3
Strategy: This guy can hit you, even if you crouch. So, jump over his missile
and give him a jump kick. Weapons, like Batarangs and Smoke Balls, can also be
used to defeat him effectively from afar.
***
Enemy: Pits
Type: Miscellaneous
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: N/A
Damage: 10
Strategy: Jump over pits and onto the next platform, since jumping into a pit
will instantly kill you. Gliding is a good technique for jumping over pits,
since it adds more distance to your jump.
***
Enemy: Smoke
Type: Miscellaneous
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: smoke
Damage: 2
Strategy: Jump over these smoke-producers. There are many variations of these
enemies, and you can jump over all of them.
***
Enemy: Ice Machines
Type: Miscellaneous
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: ice block
Damage: 1.5
Strategy: Jump over the only Ice Machine in the Side-scrolling levels, avoiding
its Ice Blocks by jumping.
***
Enemy: Ice-Beam Enemies
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 3
Attacks: ice-beam
Damage: 2.5
Strategy: Jump kick this foe when he has finished using the Ice-Beam attack.
Follow it up with a punch. This enemy is similar to the Missile Enemies; they
can't hit you when you crouch.
***
Enemy: Kicking Enemies (Men)
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 3
Attacks: kick, double kick
Damage: 2, 2.5
Strategy: This guy has two similar attacks that he uses consecutively. The
easiest way to kill him is to use the Batarang, but jump kicking him works
quite well, too. This man can kick you even when you're crouching, so be wary.
***
Enemy: Shield Enemies (Men)
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 3
Attacks: block, beam
Damage: 0, 2
Strategy: Shield Enemies have a pattern in their attacking: they block, shoot
the beam, and block again. When they're shooting the beam, you can low kick the
foe. Repeat this twice, and you will be victorious!
***
Enemy: Ice Crystals
Type: Miscellaneous
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: N/A
Damage: 1.5
Strategy: Just like pits, jump over these sharp blocks.
***
Enemy: Plant People
Type: Creature
Number of Hits Needed: 2
Attacks: arm awing, flinch
Damage: 2, 2
Strategy: Punch it twice fast, or jump kick them once. When you punch the
plant, it will flinch, trying to attack you in desperation.
***
Enemy: Snapper Plants
Type: Plant
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: clamp
Damage: 2.5
Strategy: When this plant clamps its teeth, touching it will make you lose
health. So, walk over it when it stops clamping.
***
Enemy: Toxic Plants
Type: Plant
Number of Hits Needed: 2
Attacks: toxic, low toxic, tackle
Damage: 2, 2, 1.5
Strategy: This is an all-out attacker. It spurts out a high toxic followed by a
low toxic. If you try to punch it, the plant will tackle you fast. You can try
jump kicking it for an easy kill, or to use Batarangs on it.
***
Enemy: Tentacles
Type: Plant
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: flail
Damage: 2
Strategy: Tentacles hang from ceilings and floors. When you are close by, it
flails itself and becomes dangerous. Jump over these nuisances.
***
Enemy: Thorns
Type: Plant
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: N/A
Damage: 1
Strategy: These Thorns are along some walls, vines, and floors. They damage
upon touch only, so don't touch them!
***
Enemy: Mini Flytraps
Type: Creature
Number of Hits Needed: 2
Attacks: chomp
Damage: 2
Strategy: This creature is very annoying when other enemies are on the same
screen. It's too short to be affected by a punch, so when you're punching other
enemies, this one can come and hurt you. jump kick/low kick the foe.
***
Enemy: Running Guys (variation)
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 6
Attacks: punch
Damage: 2
Strategy: Same as the regular, just attack him more times.
***
Enemy: Missile Guys (variation)
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 3
Attacks: rapid missile
Damage: 3
Strategy: This guy shoots very rapidly, so avoid the onslaught and throw him
some kicks. Batarangs work well as a counter projectile.
***
Enemy: Crouching Missile Guys (variation)
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 3
Attacks: missile
Damage: 3
Strategy: Same as te regular enemy, just attack him more times. Evasion is an
important tactic here.
***
Enemy: Switching Missile Guys
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 3
Attacks: high missile, low missile
Damage: 3, 3
Strategy: Switching Guys alternate positions, from standing to crouching, every
time they fire a missile. Watch for their projectiles, and throw some punches
and kicks.
***
Enemy: Humping Guys
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 6
Attacks: body slam
Damage: 2
Strategy: If your energy is pretty high, just take the body slam damage and
punch him to death. If you'd rather spare yourself the damage, just jump over
the guy AFTER he finishes his body slam. Attack him from the back, and he's
done for.
***
Enemy: Barrels
Type: Miscellaneous
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: drop
Damage: 0.5
Strategy: These barrels are more beneficial than detrimental as an enemy
because of a key reason: it will drop Batarangs when you're out of them. Avoid
getting hit, and collect the Batarangs. Some barrels are on the ground, so them
it to reveal what's inside.
***
Enemy: Bombs
Type: Miscellaneous
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: N/A
Damage: Varies
Strategy: Depending on the color, Bombs can do 1-4 damage to you, if you touch
them. Jump over these, and attack your target.
***
Enemy: Promethium
Type: Miscellaneous
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: explosion
Damage: 7
Strategy: Catch these bottles, AT ALL COSTS! If they land on the floor, they
will break, causing a huge explosion and a big dent in your life. When you toss
these, be sure not to toss them back at your platform, and if you do get hurt,
use health immediately!
***
Enemy: Poison Ivy's Pet
Type: Creature
Number of Hits Needed: 5
Attacks: whip, acid, heal
Damage: 2, 3, 0
Strategy: Check out the walkthrough (section 9) for information on how to
defeat this overgrown monstrosity.
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8.2: Puzzle Stages
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Robin starts out with 10 energy points, and just like Batman, he dies when his
remaining energy is less than or equa to zero. These chart formats are the same
as Batman's.
***
Enemy: Ice Machines
Type: Miscellaneous
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: ice block
Damage: 1.5
Strategy: Ice Machines usually are placed at the end of narrow passageways.
Avoid the ice blocks by waiting for it to pass.
***
Enemy: Missile Enemies (Guys)
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 1
Attacks: missile
Damage: 2.5
Strategy: Since this is an overhead view, you'll probably have to evade this
guy's missiles quickly. Then, a punch is all it takes to eliminate him.
***
Enemy: Robots
Type: Creature
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: ram
Damage: 3
Strategy: This is pretty simple, just run past the robot when he crosses your
path. This may take some practice, though.
***
Enemy: Lasers
Type: Miscellaneous
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: beam
Damage: 10
Strategy: Lasers will kill you in one shot as soon as you step into its beam.
They're usually blocking you from a necessary passage on the level. The answer:
push a box in the way of the beam, and emerge unharmed.
***
Enemy: Ice-Beam Enemies (Guys)
Type: Human
Number of Hits Needed: 2
Attacks: ice beam
Damage: 2
Strategy: Like the Missile Enemies mentioned above, the way to kill these guys
is to evade their initial blast and punch them quickly thereafter.
***
Enemy: Thorns
Type: Plant
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: N/A
Damage: 1
Strategy: These are like the linings of the level. Just be careful not to
accidentally walk into them.
***
Enemy: Red Thorns
Type: Plant
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: N/A
Damage: 1
Strategy: Avoiding these thorns is a much harder task on the fast-moving
conveyor belts that they're placed. Run quickly through the conveyor belts,
trying not to get hit.
***
Enemy: Evil Plants
Type: Creature
Number of Hits Needed: 1
Attacks: bite
Damage: 2.5
Strategy: Use one of your Batarangs for an easy end to this creature. If you're
out, avoid these if you can, or punch them at the right time.
***
Enemy: Batcrawler Damage
Type: Miscellaneous
Number of Hits Needed: N/A
Attacks: N/A
Damage: 0.5
Strategy: When your Batcrawler self-destructs (when it hits an obstacle), you
will lose an insignificant amount of energy. Try not to mess up too much!
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8.3: Batmobile Stages
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Since attacks don't do damage to the Batmobile, the chart will be a bit
different for these enemies. Also, "Stoppable" means that you can stop the foe
using an Electric Charge. "Effect" describes what will happen to the Batmobile
when the enemy touches it.
***
Enemy: Cars
Type: Vehicle
Stoppable: Yes
Effect: Bump
***
Enemy: Trucks
Type: Vehicle
Stoppable: No
Effect: Bump
***
Enemy: Boxes
Type: Miscellaneous
Stoppable: Yes
Effect: Spin, Time Waste
***
Enemy: Dirt Pits
Type: Miscellaneous
Stoppable: No
Effect: Spin, Time Waste
***
Enemy: Road Splits
Type: Miscellaneous
Stoppable: No
Effect: Bump
***
Enemy: Missile Cars
Type: Vehicle
Stoppable: Yes
Effect: Bump, Time Waste
***
Enemy: Missiles
Type: Hazard
Stoppable: No
Effect: Time Waste
***
Enemy: Ball-shaped Plants
Type: Hazard
Stoppable: No
Effect: Bump
***
Enemy: Tentacles
Type: Hazard
Stoppable: No
Effect: Spin, Time Waste
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8.4: Batplane Stages
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There is really no need for an enemy list in these stages. The tactic in all
Batplane levels is to keep shooting. If you know where and when to shoot,
everything will be accomplished without much difficulty. Just remember: the
edges of buildings are not good places to land.
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***9: Walkthrough***
====================
All right... Here's the bulk of the guide, the walkthrough itself, with all the
info you could want! The difficulty ratings below are from Very Easy to Very
Hard, and each difficulty rating should be self-explanatory. Other than that,
Enjoy the walkthrough!
***
Level 1
Enemies: Running Enemies, Missile Enemies, Crouching Missile Guys, Pits, Smoke
Difficulty: Very Easy
Password: N/A
Type: Side-scroller
The first level should be used as a training place if you're a beginner. Learn
how to dodge the enemy's missiles/punches by jumping or crouching, and master
the gliding technique (section 5.1). Use the jump kick a lot; it will kill off
the missile guys in one hit and the running guys in two hits. The Crouching
Missile Enemies should be finished off quickly, since you can't evade their
missiles by crouching. Attack the Running Enemies from behind, so they can't
get the first strike.
A good tactic to use on the regular Missile enemies is to duck when they fire
their first missile, run until they're within punching reach, duck their second
missile, and execute low kicks to defeat them. You won't take any damage, since
their only attack doesn't damage you if you're crouching. Also, the Smoke found
in this level can be easily avoided.
***
Level 2
Enemies: Running Enemies, Missile Enemies, Crouching Missile Guys, Pits, Smoke
Difficulty: Easy
Password: Gotham
Type: Side-scroller
This level contains many more Missile Enemies. These foes are arranged smartly:
sometimes a ghost missile will come from a guy who is off the screen. Glide
over the missiles, and jump kick the guys into oblivion. The missile guys will
sometimes be placed something like this:
__
__         *    *    *    *    *    *    *   --
_-                                         |  Blimp
Batplane                                    -- __
__                           __--
|  |Balloon
|__|
|             ____________________
__         |           |
|  |                    |
|__|                    |       Building
|                     |
|                    |
Well, just hit the blimp until its energy reaches zero. There aren't many tips
I can give you, other than to shoot fast and to use your shield to block those
incoming shots! When the Blimp is destroyed, the ending clip is shown.
CONGRATULATIONS! You've beaten Batman: Vengeance! Now, try the Advance Mode
quests on your own...
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***10: FAQ--Frequently Asked Questions***
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Q. Where can I get this game?
A. Most large retailers have it in stock, but a relatively unpopular game like
this one probably isn't on the shelves.
Q. In the Puzzle Mode, when do you use the Batcrawler?
A. You can use the Batcrawler in small holes on the ground. A circular icon
will appear on the lower right side of the screen, telling you a hole is near.
Q. How do you beat the Snapper Plants in the Side-scrolling Mode?
A. You can't. You can walk over a Snapper Plant when its jaw is open, but you
will get hurt walking through if the jaw is closed.
Q. I need more help on beating a level.
A. Email or Instant Message me, and I'll send a reply. Be sure to be specific
about the level you're talking about!
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10.1: Tips and Tricks
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* Learn to master the gliding technique. Not only is gliding an essential
tactic in getting yourself to higher platforms, it also gives more safety to
your jumps. If you don't glide when jumping over a pit, there is a bigger
chance that you might fall in.
* Don't stand on the very edge of platforms for too long. This game was
designed so that Batman would automatically fall after 1-2 seconds on the
edge of a platform, so be aware that standing on the edge may be your doom.
* Always have the acceleration button pressed down on the Batmobile Stages.
You'll keep moving at top speed this way, and have a better chance at
completing the stage.
* Write the passwords down. They will be easier to remember, so it's a good
idea to write down all the passwords you acquire instead of playing the first
levels over again.
* Jump kick often. This is Batman's most damaging attack (barring the items),
and it is easily executed (see section 5.1). So, you should take advantage of
that and jump kick whenever an enemy is in sight.
* If you want to be really cheap, you can type in LSMRTG in the password list
in the main menu. This will grant Batman UNLIMITED SMOKE BOMBS!!! You can now
pass any Side-scrolling level without any challange whatsoever. Good stuff.
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10.2: Password List
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These are the passwords that grant you entrance to later levels. Write them
down once you achieve them; this game has no save slots!
***
Story Mode Passwords
Lv.2-Gotham
Lv.3-Batman
Lv.4-Barbara
Lv.5-Grayson
Lv.6-Robin
Lv.7-Tim
Lv.8-Batgirl
Lv.9-Fries
Lv.10-Victor
Lv.11-Alfred
Lv.12-Catwoman
Lv.13-James
Lv.14-Drake
Lv.15-Harvey
Lv.16-Selina
Lv.17-Batarang
Lv.18-Bruce
Lv.19-Quinzel
Lv.20-Jack
Lv.21-Edward
***
Advance Mode Passwords
Lv.1-Arkham
Lv.2-Wayne
Lv.3-Amy
Lv.4-Nygma
Lv.5-Carrie
Lv.6-Wesker
Lv.7-Bullock
Lv.8-Gordon
Lv.9-Jones
Lv.10-Oswald
Lv.11-Talia
Lv.12-Montoya
Lv.13-Scarface
Lv.14-Creeper
Lv.15-Dent
Lv.16-Kyle
***
Other Passwords
All Cinema Displays-NORA
Unlimited Smoke Bombs-LSMRTG
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10.3: Gameshark Help
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As if playing through the game with unlimited Smoke Bombs (see above password)
isn't easy enough, I've listed some Gameshark codes to use with this game to
quicken your progress. You must have a Gameboy Advance Gameshark (available at
most retailers) to use these codes. Be sure to follow the Gameshark's
procedures as stated in the instruction manual included with the Gameshark.
Happy Sharking!
***
This code must be on in order to use any other codes:
BBD604D3BD3D786A
0FE00CE47C525652
This code gives you infinite Batarang uses:
DD30BB72D6A1443E
This code gives you infinite Smoke Bomb uses:
3D3659A3D3D3B283
This code gives you infinite First Aid uses, therefore making you invincible:
6644E4AA48406242
This code gives you infinite Time in some modes:
B9ECD984A5DD85F9
***
I am not to be held responsible to any problems you experience when entering
these codes or playing a sharked game. Read the Legal Information (Chapter 3)
for more information.
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***11: Credits***
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Contributors to this FAQ will be listed here.
~ Nucleargamer12--hey, that's me! I created this FAQ.
~ Gamefaqs.com--for creating such a wonderful, comprehensive site!
~ Nintendo--if it weren't for them, this FAQ would be nonexistent!
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***12: End***
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Thanks for reading this document, and have a nice day.
~~nucleargamer12~~          Gaming makes the world go 'round...