August 2, 2016
Telltale

Batman: The Telltale Series

Seemingly at his lowest point, can Bruce Wayne claw his way back up and take back control of Gotham's streets?

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story, graphics

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75% User Score Based on 6,741 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

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Batman: The Telltale Series is a single player casual role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Telltale and was released on August 2, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

In Batman: The Telltale Series, experience the gripping narrative as you step into the shoes of both Bruce Wayne and Batman. Your choices and actions will shape the story and determine the fate of Gotham City, as you uncover dark secrets and confront powerful adversaries. With five intense episodes, this award-winning series meets the ultimate test of your skills as both a detective and a crime-fighter.

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story466 positive mentions

stability114 negative mentions

The game features an amazing storyline that keeps players engaged.
The graphics are stunning and provide a comic-style aesthetic that enhances the experience.
The controls are intuitive, allowing for easy navigation and interaction.

The game is plagued by performance issues, including lag and crashes, particularly on certain devices.
Only the first episode is available for free, with subsequent episodes requiring payment, which frustrates many players.
The touch controls can be unresponsive, making it difficult to progress through action sequences.

story
636 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
23%
4%
The game's story is widely praised for its gripping narrative and character depth, allowing players to shape their own version of Batman through choices that impact the storyline. While many appreciate the interactive storytelling format reminiscent of a cinematic experience, some users express frustration over technical issues and the necessity to purchase additional episodes after the first. Overall, the story is considered one of the game's strongest aspects, with many calling it a standout in the genre.
- “The game is amazing, the story is gripping and the interactions between characters along with your own choices make this create your own version of Batman.”
- “No regrets though, as the story is almost perfect, the characters are beautiful and complex, and as always, the decision-making is what makes these games awesome!”
- “The story, characters, and the acting are awesome; I've been a fan of Telltale games since the first season of The Walking Dead and I'm not disappointed.”
- “While it does give you a great deal of individual choice in your personal actions, they don't really change the overall story.”
- “Controls are very bad, it doesn't matter whether you do something or do nothing, the story will go on as it is, it is not a game, it is just a series.”
- “None of the choices matter, the story is the same no matter what you do, just like in every 'your choice' game ever made.”
graphics
457 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
22%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their comic-style aesthetic and stunning visuals, with many players appreciating the detail and overall design. However, there are significant complaints regarding performance issues, including lag, glitches, and the lack of adjustable settings, which hinder the experience on various devices. While some users find the graphics impressive and fitting for a mobile game, others express disappointment with the quality, especially when compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The graphics look stunning and the gameplay is just like watching a series where you have to make choices that will determine the way the story goes.”
- “The visuals are genuinely stunning and the choices are captivating.”
- “The graphics are amazing just like a movie, but it's really hard to catch the moves as it doesn't always register your move.”
- “Graphics, and animations are bad.”
- “The graphics lead a lot to desire and the gameplay itself is super buggy.”
- “The graphics are worse than the ones in Minecraft Story Mode.”
gameplay
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
32%
7%
The gameplay is characterized as an interactive storytelling experience, blending cinematic elements with player choices that influence the narrative. While many users praise the graphics and the engaging story, there are significant complaints about control issues, lag, and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics, often reducing it to simple tapping and swiping. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but could benefit from improvements in responsiveness and optimization.
- “The gameplay is like an interactive storyline, so if you like Netflix and games, this is perfect haha.”
- “The graphics look stunning and the gameplay is just like watching a series where you have to make choices that will determine the way the story goes.”
- “The ability to tailor your own story is awesome; the gameplay is cool and the graphics are amazing.”
- “The gameplay is very simple, even the action part of the game, pretty much just tap and swipe.”
- “Just because it is a really good Batman story, you can get hyped to see the video story play through, but honestly, there is no gameplay!”
- “The controls could be better, gameplay could be better, storyline drags, then you have to pay for the rest of the game.”
stability
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
95%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and lag across various devices. While some players enjoy the story and graphics, the technical issues significantly hinder the overall experience, leading to frustration and disappointment. Many reviewers express a strong desire for urgent fixes to improve performance and reduce the bugs that plague gameplay.
- “I love that there's controller support, and by the way, this might not be with all phones, but on my phone, it runs really smoothly with no glitches that I notice at least.”
- “Runs great on the Pixel.”
- “Runs great on the Note 8, by the way!!”
- “The game content is really great, but sadly the game itself is extremely buggy.”
- “Absolutely frustrating game glitches non-stop. It's lucky I have to give it at least a 1-star rating because I'd rather rate it zero stars until this issue is resolved. Definitely not worth spending money on at the present moment.”
- “The game freezes every 10-15 seconds, and when it doesn't freeze or glitch, it feels like it's running at 10 fps max. I'm glad this is free at least, because I'm definitely not going to pay for future episodes if they're going to be as buggy as this one.”
optimization
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
34%
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The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many users reporting significant performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and poor screen resolution adjustments on various devices, particularly older models like the Galaxy S7 Edge. While some players noted smooth performance on newer devices, the overall consensus indicates that the game is not well-optimized for a range of Android phones, leading to a frustrating experience for many. Users are calling for improvements to make the game more compatible with lower-performance devices and to enhance graphical fidelity.
- “Maybe the best game I've ever played on Play Store. The story keeps you engaged with the game. It is a well-balanced, optimized game, and I assure you, you will buy the season pass surely. Hats off to the developers! ”
- “One of the best games I have ever played, just needs to be made compatible with low-performance devices by reducing graphics and improving saving data settings.”
- “Framerate/performance is solid.”
- “It doesn't seem optimized for newer phones and screen resolution can't be adjusted.”
- “Very bad optimization.”
- “The performance is just beyond unplayable, how did this pass Q&A?”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its epic quality and ability to enhance intense action scenes, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with audio quality, describing the music as muffled or of poor bitrate. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with many players expressing their love for the theme song and the game's musical score.
- “Box office worthy, gripping storyline combined with a fantastic musical score and professional voice actors make this offering quite the tasty treat.”
- “Love how the epic background music fits into intense action scenes.”
- “Borderlands is epic and its intros with the music make it my favorite mobile game to date.”
- “Only complaint is the music audio sounds muffled.”
- “As a composer, I do have to mention that I was disappointed in the poor quality reduction of the music bitrate.”
- “Freezes often with a blank loading screen and music looping from the opening sequence.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over the requirement to pay for additional episodes after a cliffhanger, as well as the lack of options to earn in-game currency. Many users suggest that a system allowing players to watch ads to unlock content would be more equitable, while others feel that the presence of in-app purchases detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game would be better received if it were fully free or offered alternative ways to progress without spending real money.
- “No ads.”
- “The game is really good and fantastic, but it could be better without in-game purchases.”
- “Nice game, amazing graphics, a bit laggy at times, generally great game for a mobile device, but instead of making it pay to unlock, how about having 'poor' players spend more time playing or even watching ads to unlock chapters?”
- “Would be better if the whole game was free and you could watch ads to move on with the story.”
- “The storyline is great beyond words, but I hate that all Telltale games have in-app purchases, and they leave you hanging.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a significant strength, with players describing it as an "emotional rollercoaster" that offers a memorable experience, regardless of their comic book preferences. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as touch responsiveness and a lackluster story progression, which detracts from the overall emotional impact.
- “Doesn't matter if you're a Marvel fan or a DC fan, you will love this; it's the experience of a lifetime and an emotional rollercoaster.”
- “Please make it free. I know it is a loss, but still, the best I ever played is 'It Chapter 1' – it made me emotional.”
- “Every aspect of this game is excellent; it truly resonates on an emotional level.”
- “At the beginning, it's very good, but after that, it becomes a boring story that you have to listen to.”
- “Very boring story game.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the dialogue and certain glitches amusing, particularly the mid-cutscene bugs that lead to unexpected comedic moments. However, some users express frustration over specific gameplay elements, such as the treatment of in-game objects, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The mid cut scene glitches in this game are ridiculously funny experiences.”
- “Hilarious dialogue lol”
- “Funny game”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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While some users appreciate the game's amazing graphics and great storyline, there are concerns about its limited replayability compared to other Telltale titles. Overall, the game offers a mixed experience in terms of replay value.
- “Amazing graphics, great storyline, and excellent replay value.”
- “One of the downsides of this game is that it lacks the replay value found in other Telltale games.”
- “The game doesn't offer much in terms of replayability compared to similar titles.”
- “I found the replay value to be quite low, which is disappointing for a game of this genre.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Character development in the game is noted for its depth and complexity, with players appreciating the nuanced storytelling that enhances the growth of characters throughout the narrative. The interplay between character arcs and plot progression is highlighted as a strong point, contributing to a more immersive experience. Overall, the development of characters is seen as a key element that enriches the gameplay.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the story unfolds through the characters' growth, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “The way characters evolve based on player choices adds a layer of depth that keeps me engaged throughout the game.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the character arcs predictable and uninspired, leaving me disappointed with their growth.”
- “There is little to no meaningful progression for the characters, which detracts from the overall experience.”

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Batman: The Telltale Series is a casual role playing game with horror theme.

Batman: The Telltale Series is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iPhone, Windows and others.

Batman: The Telltale Series was released on August 2, 2016.

Batman: The Telltale Series was developed by Telltale.

Batman: The Telltale Series has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Batman: The Telltale Series is a single player game.

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