Batman: The Video Game (NES) Part 2 James & Mike Mondays

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Batman: The Video Game was published and released by Sunsoft in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It is a platform game consisting of five levels, that last of which being the Gotham City Cathedral where Batman must face off against The Joker! Similar to Ninja Gaiden, the gameplay largely involves Batman wall jumping in order to scale buildings. There were also versions of this game released for Sega Genesis and Gameboy. The NES version of the game is widely known as being one of the few movie based titles to receive positive critical reception for the system. They must of had a good video game design education ..
In this video, James Rolfe and Mike Matei play through the final stage of the game “the Gotham City Cathedral” in a desperate attempt to make it to The Joker!
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[@JamesNintendoNerd]

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[@dylansmith5206]

You and Mike should also try to beat Batman Forever on SNES!! That would be a hilarious rage fest for the whole crowd!!

[@godchi1dvonsteuben770]

@ 23:00 WHY AREN'T YOU GUYS USING THE BATRANG!!! It's batrang, then gun, then fists if/when they run out!!! P.s. Try farming the last blender dropper for items, before the final fights. If kneeling and punching them,as they drop, doesn't work. Try throwing batrangs, one at a time per blender, then jump across and back to gather drop items. Then going into the battle with full everything. Kinda' think that's why they put it there.

[@SmokeyMcb]

The cathedral level in Batman: The Video Game looks like one of the levels in... Castlevania

[@Zapetroid]

Best moment: "I guess let's just see what he does." *kills Batman instantly* "That's what he does."

[@alexl.4362]

Let's Get Nuts.

[@airwolfman]

Brilliant. Also hillarious when they get there a second time and the boss goes full ATATATATATATATTA *dead* °0°!

[@squarefan80]

"I was trying to pretend he really killed my parents."

[@huskyninjaguy9095]

@@airwolfman HOKUTO HYAKURETSU KEN

[@JohnnyCrimson2000]

"I was trying to pretend he really killed my parents" Best line of the whole video! HAHA!

[@chrishart4034]

17:00

[@iAmATR3YU]

bro I busted out laughing!

[@PC_Simo]

True that 😆.

[@KornPop96]

Are you still alive?

[@PhelanVelvel]

I can't believe some people find these videos boring, it was so freaking intense!

[@Chriscovelli1]

PhelanVelvel it was a great video. But id say intense is passing a kidney stone.

[@codyschale263]

@@Chriscovelli1 intense has levels 👍

[@xl0nest4rx11]

Does anyone notice, When Batman dies, he vanishes in the form of the bat symbol. That's awesome imo.

[@user-og6ol2im7v]

why?

[@jamesmiller5331]

Because

[@samuellopes3935]

Nerd: "If you actually beat (the Joker), you deserve a medal." Well, I guess that now you earned a medal, James.

[@videogameobsession]

24:04 Mike: "Let's appreciate the ending" Truer words have never been spoken. Congrats to both of you. James may have been holding the controller, but it was a definitely a team effort.

[@Fractorification]

Sometimes I wonder if the reason that early NES games difficulty was insanely high back in the day was for lack of game design experience from the developers. Game designers today have a better grasp of balancing their game due to years and years of learning. But I'm not so sure about back then.

[@volkerball85]

It was actually more about the limited capacity and depth of games at the time. They couldn't make 99% of the games all that long, so they cranked up the difficulty like crazy so you'd get your money's worth, so to speak. Your typical action-platformer game of the era had maybe 6-20 stages at the most? If they weren't INSANELY DIFFICULT, then you could beat each game the same day you bought it, which would suck when you just plopped down $30 for a new game.

[@secretbootlegs]

I'm just going to pretend the guy right before Joker is just Bob from Batman '89 in a power suit.

[@dreamlandnightmare]

Joker had already killed Bob by this point, but of course, the game constantly strays from the movie. It could also be the big guy that beats up Batman in the bell tower.

[@marmcd2003]

"Your Mother!" Best reaction to a Joker kill.

[@SuperHoraceWimp]

lol i love mike for saying "lets appreciate the ending" a true classic gamer! the souls games have been the only games to recreate the feeling james got after beating the joker! would love mike and/or james to do a walkthrough of a souls game.

[@johnkilo3]

The good old days when games were super hard and stressful, and the person your hanging out with is getting so pissed off you nervously don't know what to say or if you can laugh.

[@dreamlandnightmare]

Yep, I remember times like this with my older cousin.

[@howard2031]

I remember doing that exact thing with my friend playing Bionic Commando... I was just trying to lend support.

[@jayjones9225]

What’s so great is the ending is such a relatable exhale for any gamer. Well done this was a great 2-parter

[@packersfan]

Nice job guys, that game is hard as hell! I could really feel the intensity in the room. Makes it all worth it in the end to be able to beat the Joker.

[@brandonstanford99]

"Love that Joker..." - AVGN 2014

[@jesterofdimensionz]

"Do your best, punch him" quality advice

[@sudosert]

Anyone who has played games from the 8 and 16-Bit eras is very familiar with the emotions shown in this video. The rage, the tension, the accusations that the game is unfair and of course the joy when it all goes right! My friends and I spent many a weekend when I was growing up, playing through tough games with those same emotions. That's what makes a retro gaming so great.

[@TotallyRadical]

We all felt your pain playing through this game. So awesome, so challenging and so frustrating as well. It's emotionally draining playing through it. As a viewer though your refusal to farm life/items on that last thing that drops the killer claws is beyond frustrating....lol congrats on beating the Joker, James. Fun to watch you close a chapter in your life

[@Daniel-yc1ff]

Every other time the camera pans back to Mike and James, you can see Mike cracking up. I used to do that when I would watch my cousin play Mega Man X. Of course, my cousin would eventually whip the controller at the T.V. and start screaming.

[@tamaking86]

Guys. At the boss guy before the joker, I believe you're supposed to jump and cling to the wall on your left when he charges you, then jump down and score a few projectile hits and repeat. I think the game is trying to tell you something in that wall climb stage right before you meet that sub boss...hence the gap jumps of death and constant wall climbs. I've never played the Batman games on nes...but at least I'm old school player enough to notice that detail. But hey! You beat the Joker! This one is for the ages!

[@DS8379]

the most Evil games are the ones that are so impossibly hard that you just can't stop playing. I have beaten this game twice but it was so Hard! amazing to see it again

[@Morristown337]

Most common NES moments "Why the fuck am I not jumping on the thing?!!!"

[@1982Hiei]

17:24 Recharge your life bar and your equipment,with enemies that come before facing the bosses,at this point... The boomerang is your best choice to defeat Joker.

[@KevWebsz]

Mike trying not to laugh lmao

[@Mike_TGL]

One of the funniest ones yet

[@DanielRenardAnimation]

9:12 _"Hold on, I'm seeing into the future."_ At that point, I grinned and shifted my focus over to Mike, then he grins while looking into the camera. Guess that was a collective *"WTF James?!"* moment all around. lol

[@matrixandraia]

The NES victory cry at the end was great! Everybody who played the NES back in the 80s was guilty of doing that when they beat a hard ass game! This episode was awesome. =D

[@JohnSon-up1eo]

An indie game that brings so many gaming memory's is Retro City Rampage. I love that game

[@WarriorDescending]

So intense! Cracks me up too that batman is so much smaller than everyone.

[@TheMovieCritic]

The Worst part about the Joker boss is that he doesn't have a health bar.

[@tigmo55]

Congrats James and Mike on conquering one of the hardest NES games ever! I managed to beat this game after playing Stage 5-1 probably about the same number of times as it took you and Firebug (the Stage 5-2 boss) and the Joker also took me FOREVER to figure out! Kudos all the way around guys. This game is TOUGH!!

[@emiranda2491]

@24:56 I like the way James says" I beat the Joker! You're mother!!" Best quote ever! XD

[@NAgeetee]

This was so entertaining that it could have been the AVGN movie and I would have been satisfied haha

[@DallyWhitty]

I laughed so hard at Mike's imitation of Jack's 'head on a lance' line from Batman 89.

[@OllieMartinGamer]

that was great, even with 10 mins left on the video it was tense even though i knew you wouldnt beat him untill maybe the end

[@MrTubeStuck]

Oh man, I remember going "Oh.. Fuuu" on NES Games, NES Games can just kick your butt, cause so much frustration and still be fun.

[@ParadoxIcon]

Beat this game as a kid decades ago. Looking at it now, do not think I could today.

[@woofmandan7053]

ocarina of time master quest play through XD

[@34marmarmar]

fucking cows inside jabu jabu

[@InfinitePiechotta]

You could definitely tell on the last round James' game was top notch. Awesome 2 parter I'm glad you guys finished this one. I rented this back in the day and the struggle was real.

[@Tasoku01]

I felt my face drain when I realize we were approaching the end and you didn't beat him...and then the realization that the Joker was gone was just beautiful. So proud of you James and this was a good runthrough! Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde will be the next 25 years from now I assume?

[@andyanderson4086]

My god That was intense, well played james

[@Wannabe_Baby]

Watch Mike's eyes at 11:45. It's the funniest thing I've ever seen. :)

[@generaliserad]

To replay the (Nintendo) Zelda series is a great idea!

[@MrGts92]

"I beat the Joker....................YOUR MOTHER!!!!" LOL. Love it. Absolute lej.

[@Sparksterfu]

Yes this was a battle I was actually emotionally invested in. When he beat the Joker I jumped in awe like if I was there watching it live.

[@Nicholas_Steel]

"Let's appreciate the ending!" *Video editor chops up the ending* GOOD JOB , just, here's a golf clap.

[@kris198921]

Next should be duck tales or chip and dale rescue rangers

[@FlackoWeasel]

This is the most intense episode ever. I felt IRL too those heart beating, holding breath and other feelings when there was those intense moments :O. And when you beat the Joker, I screamed of happiness :D.

[@JesseH76]

THAT_WAS_AWESOME! Ah, the summer of '89! Batman hit theaters June 23, 1989, I was 12 years old, just about to turn 13 ... SO THIS WAS THE MOST AWESOME TIME TO BE ALIVE, EVER! I had bought a preview magazine about the Batman movie and would look and it over and over, thinking it will be the most amazing film in the history of films. I had to have everything Batman at that point on ...although, i never had any of the toys, just posters, t-shirts and comics. You saw Batman everywhere, especially t-shirts. I bought this game, very hard, and on my list of games I've never beatin'! Tyson, Ninja Gaiden, TMNT (Ultra) and Batman. I never even got to The Joker! I gave Ninja Gaiden another shot, couldn't quite do it. Maybe I'll give Batman a try again, I'll already under a lot of stress ...and I know I'll be raging. lol

[@alexsanders7404]

I love how James keeps almost turning into the Nerd in this video. Insanely hard games make James angry.

[@lejendjackson]

Is the audio on this low? I have my volume all the way up, and its barely loud at all.... but I hear the fuzz as if the speakers are loud as shit.

[@NujabesNinja]

You're not alone. The video volume is lower than normal.

[@RegularGamesPlayer]

Yeah, I'm hearing some "fuzz" noise too.

[@DarthKato]

*Video Spoiler* Anyone else, but me, cheer along with James when he finally beat the last boss? That was so fucking tense! I was sweating. lol xD

[@Lamarr486]

one of the only youtubers i can truly say i enjoy watching play games

[@TheKittiesKilll]

This made my blood pressure go up. Reminds me of when my brother and I would stay up all night during summer trying to beat these damn games. Shit was intense back then.

[@luvmycorpsman531]

"i should have done what i know!" lol i really like you guys

[@pizicek]

Look on Mike's face on 9:42 - priceless :)

[@deuone]

liked these 2 parter episodes. much more fun seeing you guys playing through an entire game rather than just play some obscure one for 5minutes

[@Stasusec]

I printscreen'ed your faces when you thought there was a Joker,when the mini boss appeared.Yeah and I shit my pants about 15 times while watching your jumps through gears.

[@SVPrelude]

I like it when James gets mad- there's a little glimmer of the AVGN in his left eye if you watch closely.

[@commonsensei8719]

The Start button is closer to the action buttons. Thats why its chosen for cycling weapons

[@BrentWigginsWords]

At least that guy before the Joker's gone for good after you beat 'em. I thought Mike was on to something with that endless enemy drop there and I still do. Joker gives a beating and takes one too!

[@TheCRTman]

This last level is a trip. Very well done.

[@Darkteen75]

This was so enjoyable to watch. When people are actually interested in what they are doing it all ways makes for good content.

[@Zllew]

ROFLMAO, Mike's face when James said he was looking into the future, was priceless. I don't watch "Let's plays" but you guys are awesome/hilarious. PS. Can't wait for the movie.

[@AtulSingh11]

The last minutes of both Part 1 and Part 2 are so much intense..Great video ^_^

[@rossmorton7002]

"Well, let's at least see what he does..." INSTANT DEATH!

[@PoopaChallupa]

James: Hold on. I'm seeing into the future... Mike: 9:14 looks at us watching from the future! 😅

[@EricAndre615]

Around 9:87 I just burst out laughing. The timing of everything is jsut so great.

[@Spiderotter]

9:53 "guess let's see what he does". *Batman dies* "That's what he does."

[@kaneda4102]

Mike is the best joker. Sorry Heath

[@otherealmentertainment966]

I love watching you guys play video games. I think the two of you are awesome with the commentary. Now, I dunno if you guys are ever going to read this post as I'm sure you must get thousands, but I think it would be an awesome idea if you guys did some walkthrough videos were you guys play and beat entire games, old or new. You guys did it with Contra, and it was awesome. You guys have a great commentary, and/or schtick, keep them coming!

[@johnclavis]

Congratulations, James. You'll have to name your next child "Batman"!

[@RookiePlayer2K6]

24:55 I did the same reaction Mike did when I finally beat the Joker after so many tries. I tried that lightning gap trick at 24:50 but failed and couldn't pull it off but I stood inside/middle of Joker's sprite and that seemed to work for me.

[@chrisborges7344]

I shed a tear when he finally beat the Joker and said "A chapter of my life has ended" because I can relate to that feel of beating a game you never finished 20-25 years prior haha

[@ParodyAccount_]

9:57 "Let's at least see what he does--" *Dies

[@Schelp1994]

like the edit how u see mike thinking about ninja gaiden :D

[@rdpvader]

Hats off to you Mr. Rolfe :)

[@RyllenKriel]

Who knew the Joker's father was Thor? I guess that's the director's cut of Tim Burton's Batman.

[@UltrosTako]

holy shit. Thank you James! We can now sleep easier knowing the Joker's maniacal wrath has ended.

[@badnewsbruner]

This looks so heartburn inducing!

[@WebVManReturns]

I absolutely loved this video. It reminded me of how I got better and better at the game. Sadly, I never could beat The Joker so mad props to you, James!

[@emmettturner9452]

That Ninja Gaiden jump is not nearly as hard as you think. Yes, there IS a trick to it. ;) Just run straight to the edge of the platform and duck. The bird will fly right past you and the guy across the chasm will clip off the screen. Proceed quickly and the bird will also get left behind.

[@TrashVinyl]

So much background noise.

[@xClarkson4PMx]

I'm glad someone else has finally mentioned it, I love this series but this has always bothered me.

[@alstore]

that wining smile, and a hair color so natural only your undertaker will know for sure! how do you get these fine products? that's the gag! chances are you bought them all ready!

[@pontz81]

that ninja gaiden jump cutbox triggered some childhood PTSD

[@supersnappahead]

Damn..nice job James. I think you're ready to take on Ninja Gaiden again. You can do it!

[@LyingSecret]

I really shouldn't watch these late at night/really early morning, me shouting "YES" when the Joker finally went down, probably didn't go down as well with the other person in my house :P

[@robertparker706]

Y'all just inspired me to take another crack at this game

[@user-og6ol2im7v]

bats are good, men are good but what makes batman really super good is that he is a bat and a man at the same time !

[@malkenobi615]

omg i have never sat on the edge of my seat so much that was awesome to watch congrats James on beating the game :D

[@Schooner316]

That was seriously intense to watch. Good job on beating this game! I remember playing this as a kid and hating its guts. :-)

[@ZobmieRules]

"They give you too many hearts in Zelda." I died. A LOT. And I don't consider myself bad at games. My FRIEND, on the other hand, considers himself shit at games. He's at the 8th dungeon. He's been trying to beat Zelda 1 for *months.* I always watch whenever does play, and it's really difficult for him. He's pretty proud he's gotten as far as he has.

[@GhostlyGaming]

James, you really should live stream these James and Mike Mondays.

[@bobbyparker8761]

Wow. Nice Lol. And congrats! The joker looks EXACTLY like Jack Nicholson in the cutscenes! Wow.

[@Zabs_Mcgee]

yeah jack nicholson played the joker in batman

[@JoshuaRM]

I love how the music stopped instantly when James said "Your mother!" xD

[@DarkFortressPictures_Official]

I just beat the game tonight! Holy hell, the Joker was hard! But I've finally beaten the game after 25 years.

[@Glitcher2000]

Major props for beating the Joker! I have to admit I can't do it without save states. One day I'll have to beat him legit if I'm a 'true gamer'.

[@ShaunCarlin]

I find myself getting sucked into it and shouting at the game with you guys

[@TheTaskmaster]

15:07 it is, it legitimately is. and maybe it's because i grew up with this game and it's one of the best platformers of the generation, but this is the best Let's Play you've done. it is a hard game but i beat it many times when I was 11-12. i beat nearly every game i came across. like all hard Megamans, you gotta be able to beat that hardest of stages flawlessly. or if you can't, YOU DO USE THAT ITEM DROPPING ENEMY TO REFILL. You needed to learn how to do that before now.

[@Smegma007]

The music doesn't seem that bad. hehe. Now that I'm rehearing 8-bit music, it reminds me of how much that music stays in the head long after playing the game. They should make commercials entirely of 8-bit music....