In the 1998 game Batman & Robin, Batgirl is a playable character utilizing various gadgets to fight crime in Gotham City. She also appears as a supporting character and ally to Batman in the action-adventure titles Batman Vengeance and Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu, which are based on the DC Animated Universe.
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, the character's interactive design underwent significant mechanical shifts. In
Batman & Robin (1998), her gameplay requires managing a real-time twenty-four-hour clock to track villainous activities, alongside piloting the Batblade motorcycle through a sandbox environment. This iteration was heavily influenced by contemporary cinematic designs.
With the release of
Batman Vengeance (2001), the character's function transitioned to a remote intelligence operative. Voiced by Tara Strong, she operates the Batcomputer to analyze chemical compounds, bypass electronic security systems, and relay real-time navigation data to the field. This voice cast and characterization carried over into
Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (2003), where she coordinates defensive strategies during a city-wide riot. These consecutive titles established her as a narrative anchor, bridging the gap between active street-level heroism and high-tech tactical support within the franchise's digital adaptations.