I agree with what Dan said. I mean, I know that most people want to play as Batman over Robin, but if Batman is the only playable character, then why call the game Batman & Robin? Things like that just kinda bug me.
because that's what the show was called at the time...Konami was trying to sell copies based on the name recognition, I mean it's usually one of those oversights that dev don't think about when they are making the game, hell maybe it was originally MEANT to be "the Adventures of Batman" the video game until they were told to match the name with the show's run
@GodZpeed X7 Ya shutup nintendo boy. SNES version looks boring as hell. Check out how slow batman runs. You could have used that blast processing there.
The introduction song for Batman and Robin on the Sega Genesis is over nine minutes long. That's some serious dedication and the quality is more than worthy of the cartridge space. With the right composers, the Sega Genesis was capable of incredible electronic music that the SNES couldn't quite compare to as far as it's grittiness and heavy bass.
@@miamimagicians Oh, I didn't mean to suggest that I outright think the Genesis pumps out better music. The SNES obviously has samples for instruments. But the Genesis in my opinion beats it for electronic and heavy bass. Because it's raw, no samples. Generally though, nothing can quite touch the ost of games like Chrono Trigger and how it sounds out of the SNES.
@@ThePerfectTrip well, they both had a really good sound for example, sonic the hedgehog two is probably the greatest platformer ever made. Either that or Mario three
@@ThePerfectTripboth had themes that fit the game, neither was better, it comes down to preference. I prefer the snes music because it sounds like the show
Interesting enough, the Super Nintendo Version was supposed to be called, "Batman: The Animated Series." However, the show was about to go into its second or third season and the title changed to "The Adventures of Batman and Robin." Because the show's title changed, the SNES game title had to change too. In terms of which is the better game representing the show, I would pick the SNES. However, I do have to admit, the SEGA version had a rocking soundtrack, especially the boss level for Mad Hatter.
Guys, I think you should start incorporating "Draws" into your videos. For example, during the Graphics part of this, I think the Genesis version having cool scaling and rotating effects to look like 3D is great, while sprites and such are more detailed in the SNES version should give them a Draw since they both have something good and unique towards them.
true, with much more character on screen, en 3D effect, the graphic part should be draw. Same thing for the gameplay. the Sega game don't just have Robin, it's have Robin and Batman in same time, 2 players mode is a big bonus for the gameplay
I think graphics should be evaluated as a whole (as they did). Sure the sprites with pseudo 3D effects look cool, but the main characters look tinny and goofy and the backgrounds are lame and less detailed. The shooter stages have no detail at all (just a flat background) an that "mushroom" stage looks like could've been done in a old NES. The Snes version is graphically more consistent, detailed and matches the source material (it really looks like the cartoon).
When i was a kid i remember me and my brother play the sega batman and robin all the weekend always trying to finish and we can only finish 1 time, it was a hard game, and we was experts at the end, bring me good memories :')
I have terrible memories of dying over and over on the first level... I played the Genesis version back in the day, but I never even tried the SNES version.
Wow a comment to a 3 year old comment I made lol. Yeah I remember dying a LOT in the first level as a kid. I think I only ever went as far as Mad Hatter's boss level before I gave up because Mr. Freeze's level is STUPIDLY hard. I sadly don't know much about the SNES version of the game as I never owned a SNES, but I know that it's VERY different from the Genesis version.
@@crispyjuice2110 Yeah right. How obsessed would you have to be to get carpel tunnel syndrome from a 16 bit game. And if that happens to you, you just stop. No one's holding a gun to your head.
The two games are like a staples of their respective systems. The Nintendo version is slower, more polished and sophisticated, just like the console itself, while the SEGA version is brute, mindless, faster and frantic - synthesizing essence of the Genesis. About your video: I think, that in terms of visuals, the Sega game puts Nintendo in his little pocket. This game looks freaking amazing and does everything and more of what most Nintendo fanboys claim to be impossible on the Genesis. And while the SNES version can easely be ported on the Genesis, without sacrificing much; the oposite would be next to impossible without the help of Super FX or similiar chip. Also, in your unbiased comparison of the gameplay, you forget to mention that the SEGA version is CO-OP..which is kind of a big deal.
Yeah, I think the CO-OP point is really important because I had a blast playing the game with my brother as a kid. Especially considering the title, I wish CO-OP would have been discussed more in the review. I also agree with your comment on the graphics. The video does not seem to fully appreciate how novel and beautiful the 3D effects were for the time. Yes, the sprites and backgrounds look way better on the SNES. However, those gorgeous sprites and backgrounds weren't nearly as groundbreaking as the effects in the SEGA version were. Plus, the smaller sprites allowed the Genesis version to fit more chaos on the screen.
Obviously, whether you like one or the other more is a matter of taste, but objectively the Genesis game is much better. If we are arguing which game best represents the batman license you can say that Super is (if you overlook that Batman has the agility of a turtle), but let's imagine an FMV type Batman game where you see a real high quality Batman movie in which you press a button every 2 minutes. The game would represent Batman perfectly, but it would be bad and boring, so what counts is which game is better. PS: As for the graphics, the Super version is very good, but it is competing with the probably best game in the technical section of the Genesis. To say that the Super's graphics are better is either not knowing the Genesis version well or being quite biased.
+Vincent GR Sega fans are the most vocal because they know they are the underdogs. You have to explain what about the game is actually more "technologically advanced." Is it the action that could be done on NES Conta? The fancy Mode 7 / Battletoads Turbo Tunnel type effects? In this case, the SNES has superior animation. By the way you'll find much better shading than Genesis in a box of crayons. Genesis' only advantage is CPU, which often isn't relevant unless its truly fully utilized. SNES games with chips run faster than Genesis too, erasing any last advantage.
Baigandine L I am not a sega fan as you can see from my avatar. Between the two consoles though I would choose sega cause I prefer sega games. They have arcade feeling. As for the cpu, yes nintendo should put their hands deeper and not use that cheap cpu. This is sad cause their chipset is better. Another issue with snes is the lower resolution of 256 pixels. Some games looks zoomed. It is a matter of taste. That's all, friendly speaking :-)
I have both versions of the game, but I’m probably in the minority here when I say that I like the snes version better. It looks just like the show and like Greg says feels more like Batman and is more simple, but can be challenging. I do like the sega version also. It has good graphics and a great soundtrack, but the problem is that it’s way too hard.
LoL, Dan used an XBOX controller and said it was ps3. i love when you guys do that. Sometimes, Greg has the SNES controller still coiled up. Makes the episodes better
At some point, sprite size effects gameplay. Bigger sprites do not a good game make. Thus Larger Sprites = worse game, when you are in a high action game like the SEGA Batman.... SEGA Genesis Batman is obviously a Contra-esque Batman, which is refreshing to see gameplay over license taking precedence....... Saying SNES Batman has better visuals, is like saying Dragon's Lair Has better graphics than "The Last of Us. Kinda Subjective...." SEGA GENESIS Batman is just more of a game and less of an "experience" like the SNES game. Personally the SNES Batman bored me after stage 3, plus the SEGA game is 2 player Co-op Nuff said on gameplay. Somewhere between the two of them, there could have been a game made that satisfied both hardcore action game players and slow methodical almost-RPG game players. Wish another Contra-like Batman came out, but everything these days is slow and methodical and soft. Like the SNES game.
Great comment, my opinion is pretty similar. The SNES game is a pseudo-complex slow paced platformer, while the Genesis game is a run n gun, very different games, it depends on your tastes. But hell, even AVGN preferred the genesis version. Also, the genesis games isn't that difficult, you guys are exaggerating. But if that is the case then Sunset Riders, Contra 3 and Hard Corps are bad games because they are hard and you need skills to beat them?
They are both absolutely fucking awesome games. Classics. That soundtrack for Genesis is one of the best ever. I listen to it without playing the game.
Wow love the videos but I would never take SNES version over the Sega. That Sega Batman is a beast did I hear him say he thinks the Sega game is too hard that's why game-play goes to the SNES. Other than the music on SNES I don't see in anyway how it could be a better game it doesn't even look better IMHO. Anyways nice videos keep up the good work.
+kirgeez Well, as fun as the sega game is, its not a Batman game, its a Contra game. Its not what you think of when you think of a Batman video game. And maybe hard was the wrong word. Unbalanced is probably better. It starts of fine, but get too hard way too fast. You can't beat it with low powered weapons and its so hard to stay alive long enough to get weapons maxed out. You have to be flawless in later levels and thats a bit much.
I would agree that its similar to Gunstar Heroes or Contra Hard Corps but I would still say you are smoking if you think that's a bad thing. I'd still say its great..:) But then again It has elements of game types I like so I guess I am bias... When I saw the game I didn't think oh this is not a Batman game I was more like Oh shit this is awesome...
+kirgeez I've owned the game for a half year now and still haven't beaten the 2nd level. It is REALLY fucking hard. I used to play tons of hard NES games back in the day, even beat a handful of them, but this game's difficulty is really frustratingly difficult. It's like difficultly for a perfectionist. I can relate to why it turned the tables to the SNES. If the difficulty was toned down, i think it could've won.
Sound is objective to the listener I suppose, but I would have given the SNES the edge in the sound department because the music fits in better with game's Theme.
I'd say both are necessities for SNES and Genesis collections. The SNES version is like playing the cartoon, while the Genesis feels more like a B:TAS/Batman Beyond mash-up. You guys should compare Spider-Man & Venom: Maximum Carnage sometime!
Sega, NOOOOOOOOO! I would have personally went Sega for graphics and gameplay, Nintendo for presentation and music. However, I can understand picking how you did.
Hold up fam I know this dude did not just complain on trying to beat a game in one sitting. That's how it was back in the day. That's the fun in it. Ain't nothing more satisfying than trying to beat it in one sitting. Try beating Streets of Rage 3 for the true ending on hard. That was satisfying
I happen to find you guys well doing research for a panel at a local con with generally the same idea, and i quite dig it dudes. Love the idea for the channel, keep it up!
Since everyone is saying genesis is better ask yourself this question . Which version is actually desired more by collectors ? Go check and trust me it's not the sega one
I really enjoyed this ! Yeah, tried both the SNES and Sega versions, the gameplay is far too repetitive and brutal on the Sega. SNES has lots of different gameplay styles requiring many more skills than the Sega which is just constant shooting. SNES is also much more forgiving and fun to play just to chill out, while the Sega version is like an extreme workout on the fingers ! :D
Yeah but Batman Retuns is just all show and no substance.. it has flashy&Gaudy visuals but its characters aren't as well written and the story is just "meh" or "Wtf". The first batman movie is OKAY dated yes but its still watchable and has a much more coherent plot&characters than Returns.
***** The first one made more sense? The Joker throwing a parade in the middle of Gotham, and no cops are around, even though he's a wanted mass murderer? Batman unloads all the Bat-wing's weapons at him and misses? The Joker is able to shoot down the Bat-wing with one shot from a revolver? It makes no sense at all.
This could be a stretch, but why not try a special 4-way Art of Fighting console war between SNES, Genesis, Turbografx, and Neo Geo as your next episode?
Please do Rock N Roll Racing ! Loved this video, here i thought the Sega version was superior. You should have mentioned that the turbo option helps playing the Sega version.
The reason why Robin isn't in the SNES version is because it was going to be called Batman: The Animated Series, but the name change in the show resulted in the game being called The Adventures of Batman and Robin.
I was half-expecting Dan to cut off Greg when he was announcing the winner with a copy of the SEGA CD version, cut to dan frantically trying to set up the SEGA CD while greg is screaming, "NO STAHP THAT'S CHEATING" while the video cuts off.
Are you serious? SNES music is more suitable to a character like Batman and also it's more faithful to the animated serie. For me, best sound goes to SNES.
Very good game. I have this one for the SNES. Sega Genesis looks good too, nice graphics, but I don't like this "Contra" shooter style. One of most impressive levels for me it's the Riddler one. The graphics, especially the reflects on the floor and rotation effects are amazing! And the investigation / RPG style it is very good too! I have this cartridge until today and never beated this game, that final stage it's so hard, man! Time to play it again! Thanks you guys!
PLEASE can anyone tell me where can I find the Snes version of this game in Apk?? Not emulator!! APK!! I have found all games directly even the Sega version of this game, but this one not yet, please help.
+Diego “diggarci” García It's not a fuckin Android game, idiot. Download SNES9X EX+ from the Play Store (it's free), put the rom on your phone, play it and fuck off.
As always was very interesting to watch Your's video!^^,) Never played on SNES, but I beat it with friend on SMD and that was AWESOME gameplay!!! We tried so hard all week and finally we did it!^^,) Love that game and hunting a copy of SNES version.
If you have the reflexes of Sonic the hedgehog and the patience of an ancient sage then yes, then Genesis version might be some what challenging, but heck that's why there are codes for skipping/selecting levels lol! Overall gameplay though I like the genesis version way more because its so fast and intense, offers 2 players, and has amazing music. also the final boss battle is amazing while the SNES one is just the joker on a jetpack flying around annoying Mr. Bat lol!
Are you trolling? Ive been playing video games since i was 3 years old not even joking, im currently 27. Ive beaten endless amount of games probably 1000 like no joke on every single console. Let me tell you that this game on the genesis version i tried and tried and tried, Guess what i failed... I just couldnt beat this game, i got very far but i couldnt beat it. I can say without fear that The Adventures of Batman and Robin on Genesis is near impossible without cheats or codes.
KAILOONE It is challenging I admit, but other than that I didn't encounter a single moment in the game where I got furious and/or rage quit because of ludicrous difficulty. I'm not gonna lie, the final boss (Mr. Freeze) is hard at first, but after figuring out his pattern of attack, it's pretty simple. Also, I've beaten the game WITHOUT CHEATS OR CODES and the ending is somewhat of a let down compared to the SNES version
Even though the Sega version is brutally difficult I still find myself going back to it over and over. The two player mode is even harder since you have to share power-ups.
hey guys, good stuff. this is one of my favorite things to watch. i've seen every episode and cant wait for more! ill be sure to mention you in my next video.
I can't help but wonder if the makers of cuphead weren't Loosely inspired by the Cheshire Cat boss in the Genesis game when they created Werner wormans cat robot.
Another thing to point out about the SNES version of the game is that it featured more villain characters from the show than its Sega Genesis counterpart, since the only villains who appeared in that version of the game were Joker (& Harley Quinn), Two-Face, Mad Hatter, and Mr. Freeze.
Perhaps because these games are so different they're just really hard to properly compare? How would you choose which game won on an aspect that is really different but done well on both? Because one is closer to the show? and what if the games you were comparing licensed from a really bad show? would the game further away from the source win?
It's unbelievable how Batman was more fun on the NES then on the 16 bit systems! I definitely think the second genesis version was better by the way but not by much
Both games are sweet but entirely different, similar to the Batman Returns titles. Im more of a Sega collector but the SNES version is an absolute must own for the system and for any Batman fans. I dislike the cardboard box Genesis releases however and wish it had been in a clamshell case. That would be my only gripe with the Sega version...and its hard as hell!
SNES much better as far as graphics and music are concerned. The music on Sega sounds great but it doesn't have the feel of the show. That said, I feel Sega may have the best gameplay, but both games have their strong points.
Never played these games, or watched the show, but the games do look fun. I really wanted to get into this show and X-Men back in the day, but we only had one TV with cable, and my parents were always watching it. Also, the Genesis version does have some pretty kickass original music!
Funilly enough, I'm not sure if you heard this or not, but the SNES game wasn't gonna be called The Adventures of Batman and Robin. It was gonna be called Batman: The Animated Series, which explains why Robin wasn't playable. But due to the name change to the series, execs kinda forced them to use that name.
Yep that's true it was changed when the show changed its name and since the game was already in production they couldn't re-do the whole game to accommodate robin
I really love this episode. I know this is kind of an old review but there's one part I didn't like about the SNES version. It still kind of bothers me a little bit. The problem is that the character Harley Quinn wasn't really part of a boss fight in the SNES version. She was mostly a cameo in a few cutscenes. It was mostly the Joker and I have no problem with that. However, since it's Batman the animated series and it was her first apperance. It would of been nice if Harley Quinn was first a boss battle in the SNES version. Then it should of been the Joker. This was covered by the Sega Genesis version that Harley Quinn was first a boss battle. Then it was the Joker next. That's one part I didn't like about the SNES vesrion. While the Sega Genesis version had that part and it was pretty damn cool to see that part. Anyways, that's one part but the games I thought they were ok for it's time. Anyways, great work you guys and I'll keep watching.
As a fan of both games I think you were right about the SNES version being better (I really wanted the Sega one to be better). The game had a more Batman-ey feel than the Genesis game, which is essentially a shmup. Graphics should've been a draw. PS - What recording equipment you guys use? You should really switch to RGB.
CyberLance26 Yeah, I checked Tradera right now. None of the versions are there anymore! They do have many copies of Batman Returns, though (great game, too).
Captain Comics Comics Yea im planning to get that game in the future but its these two games i want the most so annoying that i cant find them anywhere.
I agree with what Dan said. I mean, I know that most people want to play as Batman over Robin, but if Batman is the only playable character, then why call the game Batman & Robin? Things like that just kinda bug me.
because that's what the show was called at the time...Konami was trying to sell copies based on the name recognition, I mean it's usually one of those oversights that dev don't think about when they are making the game, hell maybe it was originally MEANT to be "the Adventures of Batman" the video game until they were told to match the name with the show's run
You realize you're a man when you beat The Adventures of Batman & Robin for Genesis.
Your voice deepens and you start to get hair on your chest
Fact
@GodZpeed X7 the SNES version was easy compared to the Genesis counterpart.
@GodZpeed X7 Ya shutup nintendo boy. SNES version looks boring as hell. Check out how slow batman runs. You could have used that blast processing there.
1000% agreed
The introduction song for Batman and Robin on the Sega Genesis is over nine minutes long. That's some serious dedication and the quality is more than worthy of the cartridge space. With the right composers, the Sega Genesis was capable of incredible electronic music that the SNES couldn't quite compare to as far as it's grittiness and heavy bass.
I wouldn’t go that far They both had incredible music. As a little kid, my opinion is a lot different than us in adult.
@@miamimagicians Oh, I didn't mean to suggest that I outright think the Genesis pumps out better music. The SNES obviously has samples for instruments. But the Genesis in my opinion beats it for electronic and heavy bass. Because it's raw, no samples. Generally though, nothing can quite touch the ost of games like Chrono Trigger and how it sounds out of the SNES.
@@ThePerfectTrip well, they both had a really good sound for example, sonic the hedgehog two is probably the greatest platformer ever made. Either that or Mario three
@@ThePerfectTripboth had themes that fit the game, neither was better, it comes down to preference. I prefer the snes music because it sounds like the show
Damn. I had no idea the Genesis version had such awesome music.
Its a classic soundtrack.
Ruby Williams Anti UTTP To each their own Ruby. I happen to like the Genesis soundtrack more.
Ruby Williams Anti UTTP What no? :D
one on the best soundtracks ever (the main theme = 8mn !!!)
Sega with the better music, period. Period.
I win :)
Interesting enough, the Super Nintendo Version was supposed to be called, "Batman: The Animated Series." However, the show was about to go into its second or third season and the title changed to "The Adventures of Batman and Robin." Because the show's title changed, the SNES game title had to change too.
In terms of which is the better game representing the show, I would pick the SNES. However, I do have to admit, the SEGA version had a rocking soundtrack, especially the boss level for Mad Hatter.
I like to play as Robin...
TITANS! GO!
Me too.🤣
Guys, I think you should start incorporating "Draws" into your videos. For example, during the Graphics part of this, I think the Genesis version having cool scaling and rotating effects to look like 3D is great, while sprites and such are more detailed in the SNES version should give them a Draw since they both have something good and unique towards them.
***** Interesting point. Maybe if the right game comes along we'll do just that.
true, with much more character on screen, en 3D effect, the graphic part should be draw. Same thing for the gameplay. the Sega game don't just have Robin, it's have Robin and Batman in same time, 2 players mode is a big bonus for the gameplay
I think can be a drawn when just versions are totally different eachother. (this case)
I think graphics should be evaluated as a whole (as they did). Sure the sprites with pseudo 3D effects look cool, but the main characters look tinny and goofy and the backgrounds are lame and less detailed. The shooter stages have no detail at all (just a flat background) an that "mushroom" stage looks like could've been done in a old NES. The Snes version is graphically more consistent, detailed and matches the source material (it really looks like the cartoon).
Console Wars do sparkster vs sparkster rocket knight adventures 2
"I swear this level is like 20 minutes long."
My recording of that flying level, was 19 minutes and 46 seconds, and I hate that level.
Its brutal.
The riddler scenario on antes, is better?
When i was a kid i remember me and my brother play the sega batman and robin all the weekend always trying to finish and we can only finish 1 time, it was a hard game, and we was experts at the end, bring me good memories :')
5:36 looks just like an epishode of the show
Was looking for this 🤣
I have lots of fond memories with the Genesis version. I'll pick that one over the SNES any day.
I love the sega genesis version more than the snes, i mean, a coop game of Batman,where you get to play as Robin? Badass!
I have terrible memories of dying over and over on the first level... I played the Genesis version back in the day, but I never even tried the SNES version.
Wow a comment to a 3 year old comment I made lol. Yeah I remember dying a LOT in the first level as a kid. I think I only ever went as far as Mad Hatter's boss level before I gave up because Mr. Freeze's level is STUPIDLY hard.
I sadly don't know much about the SNES version of the game as I never owned a SNES, but I know that it's VERY different from the Genesis version.
Me too.
@@kekeke8988 Is not that the SNES version is easy either, the first boss vs Joker is ridiculous.
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Glad I randomly discovered this channel. I love it!!
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So basically, this video wasn't about which game was better but which game felt more like Batman...
Ted Michel exactly the Genesis version is definitely the better version. Especially if you can't beat the game alone and need a partner to help 💯
Their reasoning was clear and makes sense. If you want to the carpal tunnel speedrun simulator play the Genesis game
@@crispyjuice2110 why so defensive? I'm just stating what happened in the video, this wasn't a complaint.
@@teddybeer6206 lol are you sure you're not the defensive one? I gave a simple response to your comment
@@crispyjuice2110 Yeah right. How obsessed would you have to be to get carpel tunnel syndrome from a 16 bit game. And if that happens to you, you just stop. No one's holding a gun to your head.
The two games are like a staples of their respective systems. The Nintendo version is slower, more polished and sophisticated, just like the console itself, while the SEGA version is brute, mindless, faster and frantic - synthesizing essence of the Genesis.
About your video: I think, that in terms of visuals, the Sega game puts Nintendo in his little pocket. This game looks freaking amazing and does everything and more of what most Nintendo fanboys claim to be impossible on the Genesis. And while the SNES version can easely be ported on the Genesis, without sacrificing much; the oposite would be next to impossible without the help of Super FX or similiar chip. Also, in your unbiased comparison of the gameplay, you forget to mention that the SEGA version is CO-OP..which is kind of a big deal.
Yeah, I think the CO-OP point is really important because I had a blast playing the game with my brother as a kid. Especially considering the title, I wish CO-OP would have been discussed more in the review. I also agree with your comment on the graphics. The video does not seem to fully appreciate how novel and beautiful the 3D effects were for the time. Yes, the sprites and backgrounds look way better on the SNES. However, those gorgeous sprites and backgrounds weren't nearly as groundbreaking as the effects in the SEGA version were. Plus, the smaller sprites allowed the Genesis version to fit more chaos on the screen.
@Zesanactor Over-5 dude you're a massive fanboy spamming this on every comment :D
They also didn't metion that only the Super Nintendo version has sound effects, and how much both the password system and cutscenes suck.
@Zesanactor Over-5 Wah wah wah wah.
This over 5 guy is a brainlet.
Obviously, whether you like one or the other more is a matter of taste, but objectively the Genesis game is much better. If we are arguing which game best represents the batman license you can say that Super is (if you overlook that Batman has the agility of a turtle), but let's imagine an FMV type Batman game where you see a real high quality Batman movie in which you press a button every 2 minutes. The game would represent Batman perfectly, but it would be bad and boring, so what counts is which game is better.
PS: As for the graphics, the Super version is very good, but it is competing with the probably best game in the technical section of the Genesis. To say that the Super's graphics are better is either not knowing the Genesis version well or being quite biased.
*Super Turrican VS Mega Turrican* the rivalry is in their names!
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Megadrive version is way more technically advanced.
+Vincent GR Sega fans are the most vocal because they know they are the underdogs. You have to explain what about the game is actually more "technologically advanced." Is it the action that could be done on NES Conta? The fancy Mode 7 / Battletoads Turbo Tunnel type effects? In this case, the SNES has superior animation. By the way you'll find much better shading than Genesis in a box of crayons. Genesis' only advantage is CPU, which often isn't relevant unless its truly fully utilized. SNES games with chips run faster than Genesis too, erasing any last advantage.
Baigandine L I am not a sega fan as you can see from my avatar. Between the two consoles though I would choose sega cause I prefer sega games.
They have arcade feeling. As for the cpu, yes nintendo should put their hands deeper and not use that cheap cpu. This is sad cause their chipset is better. Another issue with snes is the lower resolution of 256 pixels. Some games looks zoomed.
It is a matter of taste.
That's all, friendly speaking :-)
+Baigandine L snes also came 2 years later
For that alone this Batman game is one of the best Batman games ever.
Technically advanced doesn't mean shit. It went for style over substance, which isn't good.
The soundtrack on the Sega version alone give it the WIN. Jesper Kyd ALL DAY.
rotiman It's not that impressive tbh, kinda overrated
lol just mute the SNES game's music and listen to the Sega version's music. That game is way more Batman than the Genesis Contra wannabe version.
I have both versions of the game, but I’m probably in the minority here when I say that I like the snes version better. It looks just like the show and like Greg says feels more like Batman and is more simple, but can be challenging. I do like the sega version also. It has good graphics and a great soundtrack, but the problem is that it’s way too hard.
I too agree with the video near 100 percent
Learn to play.
I finish the genwsis version with no deaths
To be fair, I like them both.
LoL, Dan used an XBOX controller and said it was ps3. i love when you guys do that. Sometimes, Greg has the SNES controller still coiled up. Makes the episodes better
im watching this after Kevin's Passing. RIP Kevin Conroy
You and me both. Best Batman there will ever be!
Where the hell were y'all in the early-mid 90s when I really needed you?! Lol
Both are great games, and thus would make great purchases regardless of the version you got :D.
Yet another awesome episode guys! Loved the little nod toward the future early on.
At some point, sprite size effects gameplay. Bigger sprites do not a good game make. Thus Larger Sprites = worse game, when you are in a high action game like the SEGA Batman.... SEGA Genesis Batman is obviously a Contra-esque Batman, which is refreshing to see gameplay over license taking precedence....... Saying SNES Batman has better visuals, is like saying Dragon's Lair Has better graphics than "The Last of Us. Kinda Subjective...." SEGA GENESIS Batman is just more of a game and less of an "experience" like the SNES game. Personally the SNES Batman bored me after stage 3, plus the SEGA game is 2 player Co-op Nuff said on gameplay. Somewhere between the two of them, there could have been a game made that satisfied both hardcore action game players and slow methodical almost-RPG game players. Wish another Contra-like Batman came out, but everything these days is slow and methodical and soft. Like the SNES game.
Great comment, my opinion is pretty similar. The SNES game is a pseudo-complex slow paced platformer, while the Genesis game is a run n gun, very different games, it depends on your tastes. But hell, even AVGN preferred the genesis version.
Also, the genesis games isn't that difficult, you guys are exaggerating. But if that is the case then Sunset Riders, Contra 3 and Hard Corps are bad games because they are hard and you need skills to beat them?
I agree, but this is Batman, not Rambo xD
well worth the wait guys thank you for another great episode
SEGA Genesis version of AoBaR is one of the best 16 BIT games ever!!!
P. H. G. F. You mean the Genesis version is one of the hardest games ever?! That game is impossible.
Click on my username and view my deathless run that I just uploaded Yesterday! :)
They are both absolutely fucking awesome games. Classics. That soundtrack for Genesis is one of the best ever. I listen to it without playing the game.
Been waiting so long for this episode, it just made my day. Cheers guys, looking forward to the next episode.
Wow love the videos but I would never take SNES version over the Sega. That Sega Batman is a beast did I hear him say he thinks the Sega game is too hard that's why game-play goes to the SNES. Other than the music on SNES I don't see in anyway how it could be a better game it doesn't even look better IMHO. Anyways nice videos keep up the good work.
+kirgeez Well, as fun as the sega game is, its not a Batman game, its a Contra game. Its not what you think of when you think of a Batman video game. And maybe hard was the wrong word. Unbalanced is probably better. It starts of fine, but get too hard way too fast. You can't beat it with low powered weapons and its so hard to stay alive long enough to get weapons maxed out. You have to be flawless in later levels and thats a bit much.
I would agree that its similar to Gunstar Heroes or Contra Hard Corps but I would still say you are smoking if you think that's a bad thing. I'd still say its great..:) But then again It has elements of game types I like so I guess I am bias... When I saw the game I didn't think oh this is not a Batman game I was more like Oh shit this is awesome...
+kirgeez I've owned the game for a half year now and still haven't beaten the 2nd level. It is REALLY fucking hard. I used to play tons of hard NES games back in the day, even beat a handful of them, but this game's difficulty is really frustratingly difficult. It's like difficultly for a perfectionist. I can relate to why it turned the tables to the SNES. If the difficulty was toned down, i think it could've won.
I beat the genesis version many times and it was fun playing two players.
Yes the Sega version was better, their both decent games though if your fan of the show.
Finally! Been waiting forever! Keep up the good work!
Sound is objective to the listener I suppose, but I would have given the SNES the edge in the sound department because the music fits in better with game's Theme.
The Snes version is the best. It is amazing... I like the Genesis version too, though.
I love the Genesis game, but I'm not mad at your conclusion due to the rational arguments that were presented.
I'd say both are necessities for SNES and Genesis collections. The SNES version is like playing the cartoon, while the Genesis feels more like a B:TAS/Batman Beyond mash-up.
You guys should compare Spider-Man & Venom: Maximum Carnage sometime!
Sega, NOOOOOOOOO!
I would have personally went Sega for graphics and gameplay, Nintendo for presentation and music. However, I can understand picking how you did.
Great video guys! This game is sooo freaking hard on the Mega Drive!!! Im excited to see PS3 x Xbox360 videos!!!!
Hold up fam I know this dude did not just complain on trying to beat a game in one sitting. That's how it was back in the day. That's the fun in it. Ain't nothing more satisfying than trying to beat it in one sitting. Try beating Streets of Rage 3 for the true ending on hard. That was satisfying
I happen to find you guys well doing research for a panel at a local con with generally the same idea, and i quite dig it dudes. Love the idea for the channel, keep it up!
SNES! I'm 25 years old and this WAS my childhood...oh how time flies
Since everyone is saying genesis is better ask yourself this question . Which version is actually desired more by collectors ? Go check and trust me it's not the sega one
those are genesis fan boys simply defending their childhood present, they would even defend mk2 in genesis better then snes LMAO
I really enjoyed this !
Yeah, tried both the SNES and Sega versions, the gameplay is far too repetitive and brutal on the Sega. SNES has lots of different gameplay styles requiring many more skills than the Sega which is just constant shooting. SNES is also much more forgiving and fun to play just to chill out, while the Sega version is like an extreme workout on the fingers ! :D
Console Wars You should do a Mickey Mania comparison between SNES and the Genesis!
NTxC They've Done That Comparison And Sega Won EVERY CATEGORY (😥 I Wanted SNES To Win, I'm A Nintendo Kid).
I actually prefer Batman Returns to Burton's first Batman. Have you watched that one lately? It really hasn't aged well...
benway20 Penguins with missiles on their backs has nothing on Smilex.
benway20 Batman Returns is my favorite Batman movie personally.
Batman Returns is the best of the old Batman movies in my opinion and it deserves way more respect and attention than its getting.
Yeah but Batman Retuns is just all show and no substance.. it has flashy&Gaudy visuals but its characters aren't as well written and the story is just "meh" or "Wtf".
The first batman movie is OKAY dated yes but its still watchable and has a much more coherent plot&characters than Returns.
*****
The first one made more sense? The Joker throwing a parade in the middle of Gotham, and no cops are around, even though he's a wanted mass murderer? Batman unloads all the Bat-wing's weapons at him and misses? The Joker is able to shoot down the Bat-wing with one shot from a revolver? It makes no sense at all.
Great episode guys!!
LOL Loved All the Batman Products in the beginning XD
Another great episode!
Hell yes new console wars. Thanks guys!
This could be a stretch, but why not try a special 4-way Art of Fighting console war between SNES, Genesis, Turbografx, and Neo Geo as your next episode?
Boy...you guys were way off on this one. The Super Nintendo version was literally a mid tier beat em up.
They're both good games but you've failed to mention which is the most fun!
It's the megadrive game.
lol
Please do Rock N Roll Racing ! Loved this video, here i thought the Sega version was superior. You should have mentioned that the turbo option helps playing the Sega version.
And the fact that it is co-op
The Sound sucks on the Sega-Rock'n'Roll Racing...
The reason why Robin isn't in the SNES version is because it was going to be called Batman: The Animated Series, but the name change in the show resulted in the game being called The Adventures of Batman and Robin.
Genesis version has music from Jesper Kid. Automatically wins!
+Hubert Hans *Jesper Kyd
I know. You know, sometimes there are typing errors. Happens. All the TIME! Wher´e gonna die, soon!
Hitman rules!!!
Hubert Hans Blind fanboy alert
Except, it doesn't match the feel of the show.
1:35 just revisiting old episodes and a ps3 vs Xbox 360 hint for the future. Console wars will love forever!
I was half-expecting Dan to cut off Greg when he was announcing the winner with a copy of the SEGA CD version, cut to dan frantically trying to set up the SEGA CD while greg is screaming, "NO STAHP THAT'S CHEATING" while the video cuts off.
Never played the Super Nintendo version, but I did play the Sega version with my brother back in the day. We never made it past the first level...
Are you serious? SNES music is more suitable to a character like Batman and also it's more faithful to the animated serie.
For me, best sound goes to SNES.
Genesis version is amazing...with the exception of that gosh darn flying level
Any soundtrack by Jesper Kyd will always be top-notch.
Absolutely
Very good game. I have this one for the SNES. Sega Genesis looks good too, nice graphics, but I don't like this "Contra" shooter style. One of most impressive levels for me it's the Riddler one. The graphics, especially the reflects on the floor and rotation effects are amazing! And the investigation / RPG style it is very good too! I have this cartridge until today and never beated this game, that final stage it's so hard, man! Time to play it again! Thanks you guys!
PLEASE can anyone tell me where can I find the Snes version of this game in Apk?? Not emulator!! APK!! I have found all games directly even the Sega version of this game, but this one not yet, please help.
There's a copy at my local video game store, at least there was last time I was there.
+Diego “diggarci” García It's not a fuckin Android game, idiot. Download SNES9X EX+ from the Play Store (it's free), put the rom on your phone, play it and fuck off.
Wrong. It's better on the genesis.
I agree with overall , but I dusagree with grafic reception - Gensis version have brighter color , grafic effects better n more enemy sprites
As always was very interesting to watch Your's video!^^,) Never played on SNES, but I beat it with friend on SMD and that was AWESOME gameplay!!! We tried so hard all week and finally we did it!^^,) Love that game and hunting a copy of SNES version.
2:13 Where was that picture from?
Am I like the ONLY person in the world who thinks the Genesis version isn't hard?
YES
If you have the reflexes of Sonic the hedgehog and the patience of an ancient sage then yes, then Genesis version might be some what challenging, but heck that's why there are codes for skipping/selecting levels lol! Overall gameplay though I like the genesis version way more because its so fast and intense, offers 2 players, and has amazing music. also the final boss battle is amazing while the SNES one is just the joker on a jetpack flying around annoying Mr. Bat lol!
Are you trolling? Ive been playing video games since i was 3 years old not even joking, im currently 27. Ive beaten endless amount of games probably 1000 like no joke on every single console. Let me tell you that this game on the genesis version i tried and tried and tried, Guess what i failed... I just couldnt beat this game, i got very far but i couldnt beat it. I can say without fear that The Adventures of Batman and Robin on Genesis is near impossible without cheats or codes.
KAILOONE It is challenging I admit, but other than that I didn't encounter a single moment in the game where I got furious and/or rage quit because of ludicrous difficulty. I'm not gonna lie, the final boss (Mr. Freeze) is hard at first, but after figuring out his pattern of attack, it's pretty simple. Also, I've beaten the game WITHOUT CHEATS OR CODES and the ending is somewhat of a let down compared to the SNES version
KAILOONE check my channel i did a full playthrough of it
Even though the Sega version is brutally difficult I still find myself going back to it over and over. The two player mode is even harder since you have to share power-ups.
***** can't get enough of it.
I couldn't stand the Sega game to even make it through the first level.
hey guys, good stuff. this is one of my favorite things to watch. i've seen every episode and cant wait for more! ill be sure to mention you in my next video.
I'm a Nintendo fanboy but I have to admit, the Genesis version looks impressive. I would have been blown away as a kid if I'd played it.
I can't help but wonder if the makers of cuphead weren't Loosely inspired by the Cheshire Cat boss in the Genesis game when they created Werner wormans cat robot.
Loved that you mentioned bill finger. no one ever mentions him as one of the main reasons Batman was created
Sorry Guys I dont agree with this one.
The Genesis version is a very nice arcade Style game with superior graphics and awesome soundtrack
Another thing to point out about the SNES version of the game is that it featured more villain characters from the show than its Sega Genesis counterpart, since the only villains who appeared in that version of the game were Joker (& Harley Quinn), Two-Face, Mad Hatter, and Mr. Freeze.
What happens when you use a continue in both games?
Really good content, with this comparison and review! Entertaining, concise, and the jokes had good delivery. Keep up the good work, ya'll.
Thank you!
Perhaps because these games are so different they're just really hard to properly compare?
How would you choose which game won on an aspect that is really different but done well on both? Because one is closer to the show? and what if the games you were comparing licensed from a really bad show? would the game further away from the source win?
You guys have to do Batman Returns SNES vs Genesis. Two different games who deserve a better look
Yes please.
How much should you pay for those games?
Can you guys do Shadowrun next?
Great episode. Would love to see you try wwf royal rumble
It's unbelievable how Batman was more fun on the NES then on the 16 bit systems! I definitely think the second genesis version was better by the way but not by much
Both games are sweet but entirely different, similar to the Batman Returns titles. Im more of a Sega collector but the SNES version is an absolute must own for the system and for any Batman fans. I dislike the cardboard box Genesis releases however and wish it had been in a clamshell case. That would be my only gripe with the Sega version...and its hard as hell!
Should've been a clean sweep for the SNES version. The Genesis version can't compare, especially not in the sound category.
Alright, new episode :D
Can't wait to watch this one. Looking at the comments, this is probably the most requested episode.
SNES much better as far as graphics and music are concerned. The music on Sega sounds great but it doesn't have the feel of the show. That said, I feel Sega may have the best gameplay, but both games have their strong points.
dude been a fan for about 2 months love the show man
And yes I realize it would be n64 vs ps1 but was wondering if you could over look it. Not much on RUclips as far as game comparisons .
i have an idea.. how about TMNT the fighting game. Genesis vs SNES. both Konami like Batman, but totally different games.
Both are really good games as well.
Konami did not make the Genesis Batman game. Sega did.
Actually, Clockwork Tortoise made the Genesis game. This and the Sega CD version are the only games they ever released.
Thunder force 3 on genesis vs thunder spirits on snes would be awesome
Never played these games, or watched the show, but the games do look fun. I really wanted to get into this show and X-Men back in the day, but we only had one TV with cable, and my parents were always watching it. Also, the Genesis version does have some pretty kickass original music!
Funilly enough, I'm not sure if you heard this or not, but the SNES game wasn't gonna be called The Adventures of Batman and Robin. It was gonna be called Batman: The Animated Series, which explains why Robin wasn't playable. But due to the name change to the series, execs kinda forced them to use that name.
Yep that's true it was changed when the show changed its name and since the game was already in production they couldn't re-do the whole game to accommodate robin
I really love this episode. I know this is kind of an old review but there's one part I didn't like about the SNES version. It still kind of bothers me a little bit. The problem is that the character Harley Quinn wasn't really part of a boss fight in the SNES version. She was mostly a cameo in a few cutscenes. It was mostly the Joker and I have no problem with that. However, since it's Batman the animated series and it was her first apperance. It would of been nice if Harley Quinn was first a boss battle in the SNES version. Then it should of been the Joker. This was covered by the Sega Genesis version that Harley Quinn was first a boss battle. Then it was the Joker next. That's one part I didn't like about the SNES vesrion. While the Sega Genesis version had that part and it was pretty damn cool to see that part. Anyways, that's one part but the games I thought they were ok for it's time. Anyways, great work you guys and I'll keep watching.
Do Sparkster, the lion king or shinobi series vs ninja gaiden trilogy on snes
Was that 360/Ps3 argument some kinda hint? :D Love the Animated Series, used to watch it every morning on K-RTL back in the day. Sweet memories!
batman returns had heavy influence on batman the animated series even theme is from burton's batman
Hey guys how about compare Bubsy for SNes and Genesis? Would love to see it
As a fan of both games I think you were right about the SNES version being better (I really wanted the Sega one to be better). The game had a more Batman-ey feel than the Genesis game, which is essentially a shmup. Graphics should've been a draw.
PS - What recording equipment you guys use? You should really switch to RGB.
I really want to own and play both of these games but they seem impossible to find nowadays.
You can find them on Tradera (european eBay), but they're PAL, though.
Captain Comics Comics I tried the Swedish Tradera a while ago and i have tried Amazon UK but cant find these games anywhere.
eBay?
CyberLance26 Yeah, I checked Tradera right now. None of the versions are there anymore! They do have many copies of Batman Returns, though (great game, too).
Captain Comics Comics Yea im planning to get that game in the future but its these two games i want the most so annoying that i cant find them anywhere.
I have batman controller for ps3 *shows x360 controller* wtf?