This beta version of Batman: Return of the Joker offers a rare look at Sunsoft's development process. Featuring the same incredible technical feats as the retail release, the game focuses on a more comic-book-inspired aesthetic than its movie-based predecessor. Players can test out the various projectile weapons and the invincibility 'energy' mode. Prototype versions often contain subtle differences in level layout or difficulty balancing, making this a valuable piece of history for Batman fans and NES collectors alike.