Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu

Game Overview

In Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu, Gotham City falls into total chaos during a dark anniversary celebration when a massive breakout occurs simultaneously at Arkham Asylum and Stonegate Penitentiary. Behind the coordinated assault is Sin Tzu, a ruthless Asian warlord who seeks to conquer Gotham by breaking its greatest defender. Players choose from four classic heroes—Batman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl—to restore order across the city streets, rooftops, and industrial districts. Gameplay focuses on fast-paced, arcade-style martial arts combat where players chain together martial arts combos, dodge incoming attacks, and utilize signature Bat-gadgets like Batarangs and smoke bombs. Featuring full 2-player local cooperative play, unlockable combat maneuvers, and boss battles against iconic villains including Clayface, Scarecrow, and Bane, the title delivers pure beat 'em up thrills for DC Comics fans.

Quick Specifications

• Platform: Nintendo GameCube

• Developer: Ubisoft Montreal

• Publisher: Ubisoft

• Release Date: October 16, 2003 (North America)

• Genre: Beat 'Em Up / Action

• Players: 1–2 Players (Local Co-op)

• ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Key Features

• Four Playable Heroes: Control Batman, Robin (Tim Drake), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), or Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), each with individual fighting styles and special moves.

• Two-Player Cooperative Combat: Team up with a friend in local 2-player split-free co-op to clear waves of thugs and execute cooperative combo attacks.

• Character Design by Jim Lee: Features an exclusive villain, Sin Tzu, designed specifically for the game by renowned comic book artist Jim Lee.

• Deep Combo Upgrade System: Earn combat points by achieving high combo multipliers to unlock over 30 unique martial arts moves, counters, and special abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Is the game based on the animated series?

Yes! Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu is set within the continuity of The New Batman Adventures (part of the DC Animated Universe) and utilizes the visual style, character models, and voice actors from the show, including Kevin Conroy as Batman.

How does the combat upgrade system work?

At the end of each level, players receive a grade based on combat performance, time, and combo length. The earned Reward Points can be spent in the Batcave to unlock new martial arts combos, health upgrades, and special gadget attacks.

Who is Sin Tzu?

Sin Tzu is an original villain created specifically for this game by comic artist Jim Lee and writer Flint Dille. He is a master strategist and martial artist who uses strategic manipulation to test his intellect against Batman.

Can two players play as any combination of heroes?

Yes! In 2-player co-op mode, players can freely select any two of the four available characters (Batman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl) to play through the entire campaign together.