The game engine renders backgrounds as 3D geometry but restricts player movement to a 2D axis, with the camera shifting angles dynamically (similar to Metroidvania titles). This allows for high-detail character models of Batman to be displayed against pre-baked backgrounds, masking the hardware's inability to render a sprawling 3D Gotham in real-time.
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