Batman has a few gadgets up his sleeve - and on his utility belt. In many of the stages you can select a gadget to aid Batman in his fight against crime.

The Batarangs are modern day versions of the old boomerangs. Batman will whip these at his opponents when you pick the Batarang as the SELECTED ITEM.

• Press the SELECT button to make the Batarang ppear in the SELECT ITEM window.
• Press the A button to throw.

The spear gun is used to raise Batman's chances in a fight to new heights - literally. Batman can fire the spear gun straight or 45 degree and 90 degree angles (in certain areas).

• Make the spear gun the SELECT ITEM.
• Press the control pad in the direction you want to shoot the spear gun, then press the A button.
• The spear will stick into the wall or ceiling if possible. Press the A button again to retract the cable, thus pulling Batman along, or up.
• Press the control pad down to release the cable.
• In most areas the spear gun can be used to help Batman kick his enemies.

Batman carries a few vials of chemical explosives along in his utility belt. These vials will cause a huge flash and damage any enemy in the area. The number of vials Batman carris is shown in the upper left corner.

• Press the top right or left button and the X button at the same time to throw a vial.