Batman: The Video Game is a platformer developed by Sunsoft for the NES in 1989, released shortly after Tim Burton's Batman movie.
It should not be confused with the Batman video game created by Ocean (aka Batman: The Movie), which was released in the same year but for different platforms such as Amiga and Commodore 64. Instead, Sunsoft would port its game to the Genesis too, but only in 1991.
Batman: The Video Game is one of the best super-hero videogames released for the NES. Even if it doesn't strictly follow the film's plot, it can transport players into a very Gotham-esque atmosphere. The title is full of cutscenes that showcase Batman, the beautiful Vicky Vale, the Joker (Jack Nicholson in that movie), the unmistakable Tim Burton's Batmobile, and much more. The graphics of the cutscenes are really top-notch.
In terms of gameplay, many people saw similarities with Ninja Gaiden/Shadow Warriors, which is not a bad thing. Batman, in fact, can jump on the walls (which is maybe a skill more appropriate for Spiderman, but it makes the game very fun). The primary weapon is a punch, but you can switch to a batarang, batdisk, or bat spear gun.
Maybe the only problem with this game is the difficulty level. Unlike other NES titles, it's not easy to complete this one. But apart from this, we are talking about one of the best NES Games ever created and one of the best appearances of the Caped Crusader in 8-bit.
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