Batman Begins

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  • Summary: Step into the shadows of Gotham City's dangerous criminal underworld as Batman. Based on the movie of the same name, Batman Begins lets you explore both the origins of the "dark knight" and his transformation into a superhero. As Batman, you must use your strength and an array ofStep into the shadows of Gotham City's dangerous criminal underworld as Batman. Based on the movie of the same name, Batman Begins lets you explore both the origins of the "dark knight" and his transformation into a superhero. As Batman, you must use your strength and an array of high-tech gadgets to fight the evil forces that threaten the city, including Scarecrow, Ra's Al Ghul, and Carmine Falcone.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. Stuff
    100
    Longtime Bat-gamers can consider Batman Begins the cave-engineered antidote to the Bat-crap that's been dropping on consoles in recent years.
  2. Armchair Empire
    77
    If you enjoyed the newest Batman movie and want to "play" it in game form, Batman Begins will satisfy your inner batty desires.
  3. Deeko
    75
    They've almost got the formula, the look and style of the game was perfect for the Dark Knight, but they seem to have forgotten that Batman is a detective. I don't need to be lead through the game by my hand, let me try to figure out my environment on my own, that would have been more Batman's style.
  4. GameSpot
    68
    Unfortunately, the gameplay feels too much like a mishmash of several other well-known gaming franchises and ends up overly simplistic.
  5. 1UP
    65
    The stealth fails, however, in at least two significant ways. The first is a near-total lack of choice: there's almost always one prescribed way to navigate a given situation, and player improvisations are promptly curtailed by unsustainable gunfire.
  6. Edge Magazine
    60
    Where the game really succeeds, however, beyond providing a robust and solid, if unassuming model of explorative stealth and attack, is in fulfilling that old and oft-forgotten criterion - putting the gamer inside the movie. [Aug 2005, p.95]
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  7. Computer Games Magazine
    30
    You've basically got a barely interactive "Splinter Cell for Dummies." [Sept 2005, p.91]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. DB
    Jul 19, 2005
    10
    Great Game.
  2. Kevin
    Jul 19, 2005
    10
    This game is great. The graphics are hott, storyline is great. The game in general just draws you into it. It makes you want to play it all This game is great. The graphics are hott, storyline is great. The game in general just draws you into it. It makes you want to play it all day even when you know you have better things to do.… Expand
  4. [Anonymous]
    Jul 19, 2005
    10
    Awesome Game, Forget the negative reviews.
  5. Watermelon789
    Nov 27, 2011
    7
    It's a slow progressive game that defines a mixed taste , while Batman ( in that time) didn't had a fantastic moment in the gaming industry .It's a slow progressive game that defines a mixed taste , while Batman ( in that time) didn't had a fantastic moment in the gaming industry . Batman Begins , begins a good reputation to the grim hero .… Expand
  6. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    Based on the movie, this action title combines "Splinter Cell"-type stealth with "Burnout"-like car levels. It's an enjoyable 7-hour game thatBased on the movie, this action title combines "Splinter Cell"-type stealth with "Burnout"-like car levels. It's an enjoyable 7-hour game that should please most Batman fans. As the Dark Knight, you'll brawl enemies, perform sneak attacks, solve puzzles, glide and swing using a grappling hook. At certain points, Batman can use a few strategic actions to scare enemies. When driving the Batmobile, you'll simply ram enemy vehicles as you race towards the destination. Graphically, this is a great looking game. And the movie's cast does a good job voicing their characters. While "Batman Begins" doesn't have originality, it's consistently entertaining. I would rate this with a 7.3 out of 10.… Expand
  7. Amirhosein2005
    Feb 8, 2022
    6
    batman begins is similar to the Arkham series, but in no way even close to them. The game is mediocre and fun, but the further you go, thebatman begins is similar to the Arkham series, but in no way even close to them. The game is mediocre and fun, but the further you go, the less potential the game has.… Expand
  8. KarlM.
    Jun 26, 2005
    3
    Requires no skill whatsoever to play, good for kids but as a game it shocks me that some reviewers have given this top marks.

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Awards & Rankings

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#50 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#16 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
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#32 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005