Batman Begins

 GameCube
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
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  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. PGNx Media
    82
    The production values are outstanding.
  3. GamePro
    80
    The training levels are a little tedious, but serves it purpose to have you naturally thinking and reacting as if you're Batman by the heart of the game.
  5. Maxim Online
    80
    Batman Begins isn't just a good game, it's two great games that play great together. When you're the caped crusader, it's an action game in the mold of "Splinter Cell"... Then, when you're driving the Batmobile, the game morphs into "Burnout," with you knocking cars off the road as you careen through traffic.
  6. 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.
  7. IGN
    76
    Flaws considered, this is still the best Batman videogame to come out in two generations and there's a lot for both the comic book and movie fans to enjoy.
  8. The New York Times
    75
    While the storytelling is poor, the game does an excellent job of evoking the film's ambience, with striking visuals even better than those in the movie. The game's use of light as it streams through broken boards into a dark room is reminiscent of the wonderful art direction of the first "Splinter Cell" game.
  9. Play Magazine
    75
    The decision to go stealth was a good one and even though scripted and prompted, the gameplay hits the broad mark.
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  10. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. GamecubeLover
    Aug 2, 2016
    8
    One of my favorite batman games of the early 2000's is this one. The game is still flawed and the game is kinda bland but besides that thisOne of my favorite batman games of the early 2000's is this one. The game is still flawed and the game is kinda bland but besides that this game is very fun.… Full Review »
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