- October 24, 2013
- WB Games Montreal
- 20h median play time
Batman: Arkham Origins
Feels like a long DLC at times but fun enough to be The Batman.
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In Batman: Arkham Origins, play as a young Bruce Wayne before he becomes Gotham's Dark Knight. The game is set in a gritty, open-world Gotham City, where you must take down dangerous thugs and villains like Black Mask and the Joker. Use an array of Batman's gadgets and stealth abilities to uncover plots and bring order to the city. This action-adventure game features thrilling combat and powerful storytelling.










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12,056 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "Batman: Arkham Origins" is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its exploration of a younger, more aggressive Batman during his early years as a vigilante. While some critiques focus on the predictability of the plot and the overuse of the Joker as a central antagonist, the game is praised for its engaging narrative, character development, and emotional moments, particularly in the interactions between Batman and Alfred. Despite some bugs and pacing issues, the story is considered a compelling addition to the Arkham series, with memorable boss fights and a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“Although a lot of people hate on this game, I loved the whole Batman Begins story. It was very cool to get a backstory and more lore to the series!”
“The story is solid - short, but solid.”
“The story provides a deep exploration with well-developed characters and an engaging plot.”
“The main story feels padded out; the usual Riddler stuff is a few hours by itself, and after beating the main story, there's an extra like 90 minutes of one of the most pointless post-story missions I've ever seen. I mean seriously, I was down to 10 Blackgate prisoners left to capture, beating my head against the wall because I just wanted to be done with it.”
“The story is solid - short, but solid. Thankfully the gameplay still holds up (a bit easier, to be honest, thanks to a certain gadget or two) and the story is my personal favorite of all the Arkham games, along with the pretty fun boss fights.”
“The story is a cluttered mess where all the interesting scenes happen off-screen and what we get are mostly repeats of what happened in Arkham City.”
Gotham City impostor – Batman: Arkham Origins
Bugs, glitches, game freezes, and other technical issues mar what would have otherwise been a passable, if unsurprising and uninspired Batman game. Batman: Arkham Origins was clearly rushed to market, and created with the sole purpose of cashing in on an established franchise with little regard to how it would affect the overall quality of the series. In a single stroke, WB Montreal has ruined any desire I had in ever donning the cowl again. Unless future entries show marked improvement, I will not be tuning in, regardless of Bat Time or Bat Channel.
40%Batman Arkham Origins PS3 review
Feels like a long DLC at times but fun enough to be The Batman.
80%Batman: Arkham Origins Review
Spending Christmas Eve with the Dark Knight is not the exhilarating experience you might expect in Batman: Arkham Origins, a largely and tiring tedious retread on what used to be unique and energizing ideas.
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