Play Darkman Online

Summary

Darkman on the NES drops you into the torn‑up world of the film’s anti‑hero, turning the side‑scrolling action into a race against the clock. You can jump, kick, punch and even swing from a rope during the brief interludes that bridge each stage, keeping the momentum frantic. The core twist is the mask system: before a level you photograph a gangster, then craft a mask that lets you impersonate him, borrowing his special ability while the disguise holds—until sunlight finally melts it away. Each disguise is a double‑edged sword, granting power but demanding quick, precise play before the timer expires. The climax mirrors the movie’s finale, sending you up a half‑built skyscraper where Darkman must battle for survival, making the ending feel both cinematic and uniquely interactive.

Storyline

In Darkman for the NES you step into the shoes of Peyton Westlake, a scientist left for dead after a brutal attack. Reborn as the vengeful Darkman, you wield his signature disguising technology, crafting masks that let you impersonate the gangsters who scarred him. Your mission is to infiltrate the criminal empire of mob boss Robert G. Durant and dismantle it from the inside.

The game strings together several set‑pieces from the film: a daring helicopter chase, a high‑rise shoot‑out on a skyscraper under construction, and a death‑defying swing through congested freeway traffic. The final level mirrors the movie’s climax, with Darkman battling atop the unfinished tower while the clock ticks down. Though Darkman survives long enough to exact revenge, his time is running out.