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BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Season One

For fans of Batman, Telltale, or great story-telling Batman: The Telltale Series succeeds on all fronts, if only it ran smoothly
71%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, grinding
Critic Score 71%Based on 22 reviews

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BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Season One is a single player action game. It was developed by Telltale Games and was released on December 13, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and discover the powerful and far-reaching consequences of your choices as the Dark Knight. In this gritty and violent new story from the award-winning creators of The Walking Dead – A Telltale Games Series, you'll make discoveries that will shatter Bruce Wayne's world, and the already fragile stability of a corrupt Gotham City. Your actions and your c…

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story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a strong and gritty story that captures the essence of Gotham City and provides an interesting take on familiar characters.
  • The relationship dynamics, particularly between Bruce and Selina, are handled excellently, adding depth to the narrative.
  • Despite technical issues, the game features engaging detective elements and allows players to experience both Bruce Wayne and Batman's duality.
  • The Nintendo Switch version lacks polish and suffers from significant technical issues, including frame rate drops and stiff animations.
  • The pacing is inconsistent, with the first few episodes feeling plodding and failing to maintain excitement throughout the series.
  • The story struggles with low stakes choices and unearned twists, ultimately leading to a lackluster conclusion.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Batman: The Telltale Series" is praised for its engaging narrative and strong character development, particularly appealing to Batman fans with its fresh take on Bruce Wayne. However, it suffers from inconsistent storytelling, unearned twists, and a reliance on familiar elements from previous Batman media, which detracts from its overall impact. While the narrative is compelling enough to overshadow technical shortcomings, the series ultimately falls short of its potential due to a lack of cohesion and depth in its plot.

    • “For fans of Batman, Telltale, or great storytelling, Batman: The Telltale Series succeeds on all fronts, if only it ran smoothly.”
    • “Despite its underwhelming technical performance and watered-down visuals, it’s a gritty and violent story that captures Gotham City in a similar way to other modern stories about Batman.”
    • “Though I do have to knock it quite a bit for failing on the presentation, the story that Batman: The Telltale Series has to tell is strong enough to carry it through the technical hiccups.”
    • “Low stakes choices, inconsistent storytelling, and short episodes all culminate in a season that squanders all its potential by the finale.”
    • “Unfortunately, these moments aren't enough to save the story from unearned twists and a lackluster conclusion.”
    • “Batman: the Telltale Series squanders its potential with a messy story obsessed with retreading older Batman tales.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for poor frame rate issues and a lack of engaging mechanics, although it is somewhat redeemed by a compelling story.

    • “The frame rate issues are so bad that they ruin the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “There is basically no gameplay to speak of, which is disappointing given the excellent story.”
    • “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-integrated, complementing the storytelling effectively, with a standout soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, particularly noted in its alignment with the Batman theme.

    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the story, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The music style fits seamlessly with the game's atmosphere, creating an immersive environment.”
    • “The combination of the narrative and the soundtrack is reminiscent of a Batman story, adding depth to the gameplay.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious, with repetitive fight scenes and a convoluted plot that often revisits elements from previous Batman media, leading to a sense of monotony and frustration.

    • “The grinding feels tedious, with repetitive fight scenes and a messy plot that struggles to connect between episodes.”
    • “It revisits too many elements from old Batman movies, games, and comics, making the grinding experience feel stale and unoriginal.”
    • “The constant need to grind for upgrades becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are noted for their unique art style and creative reinterpretations of classic characters, effectively capturing the gritty atmosphere of Gotham City. However, some users feel that the technical performance and overall visual quality are lacking.

    • “The game features a lovely art style with interesting twists on old characters, creating an original continuity.”
    • “Despite its underwhelming technical performance, it captures Gotham City in a gritty and violent manner, reminiscent of other modern Batman stories.”
    • “Despite its underwhelming technical performance and watered-down visuals, it’s a gritty and violent story that captures Gotham City in a similar way to other modern stories about Batman.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized for its lackluster technical performance and subpar visuals, yet it still effectively conveys a gritty and violent narrative set in Gotham City, reminiscent of other contemporary Batman stories.

    • “Despite its underwhelming technical performance and watered-down visuals, it’s a gritty and violent story that captures Gotham City in a similar way to other modern stories about Batman.”
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BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Season One is a action game.

BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Season One is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Season One was released on December 13, 2016.

BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Season One was developed by Telltale Games.

BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Season One has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Season One is a single player game.

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