I have played both of my two choices on the original hardware.
Best Batman 1989 game: The arcade game by Atari.
Sometimes it can be hard to tell where to go (Axis Chemicals level) and the action feels a little like Rolling Thunder. But with movie accurate enemies and the only '89 game with Danny Elfman's music, this one wins just as much on its movie authenticity. It feels like the movie.
Best Batman Returns game: SNES
This one wins on its movie accuracy and its gameplay. I've never seen another Final Fight clone that has this many moves. Truly the greatest licensed game of the 16-bit era. I can't recommend this one enough!
Best Batman 1989 game: The arcade game by Atari.
Sometimes it can be hard to tell where to go (Axis Chemicals level) and the action feels a little like Rolling Thunder. But with movie accurate enemies and the only '89 game with Danny Elfman's music, this one wins just as much on its movie authenticity. It feels like the movie.
Best Batman Returns game: SNES
This one wins on its movie accuracy and its gameplay. I've never seen another Final Fight clone that has this many moves. Truly the greatest licensed game of the 16-bit era. I can't recommend this one enough!