Batman: Arkham Origins

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  • Summary: Prove your worth as Gotham’s Dark Knight, facing off against a slew of deadly assassins and their thugs in the new mobile game, Batman Arkham Origins. Fight your way through Gotham City’s most dangerous locales in this free to play brawler from NetherRealm Studios.Earn in-gameProve your worth as Gotham’s Dark Knight, facing off against a slew of deadly assassins and their thugs in the new mobile game, Batman Arkham Origins. Fight your way through Gotham City’s most dangerous locales in this free to play brawler from NetherRealm Studios.Earn in-game currency and rewards to upgrade your Batman and become the most punishing crime fighter in the world, unlocking tons of unique Batsuits along the way. Connect the mobile game to the console version of Batman: Arkham Origins and unlock even more exclusive content that you can’t get anywhere else.Special Features:Batsuit skins exclusive to the mobile game, including JSA Liberty Files Batman, and Batman BeyondCross-platform unlocks between mobile and console versions of the gameFacebook integration. Invite your friends to play and earn rewards… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Gamezebo
    Oct 23, 2013
    100
    Simply put, Batman: Arkham Origins is the definitive example of a console tie-in game done right, with a shining presentation, rewarding touchscreen controls and combat, a refreshing amount of variety, and a free-to-play model that accentuates the overall experience, rather than takes away from it.
  2. Modojo
    Oct 18, 2013
    70
    Despite feeling like a grind at times - especially when it comes to waiting on a stamina refill or buying new goods - Batman: Arkham Origins will certainly put a smile on the faces of Batman fans. A fair offering to fill the gap until the console game comes out.
  3. 148Apps
    Oct 21, 2013
    70
    The mobile version of Arkham Origins delivers just enough Bat-action to keep fans happy, but falls short overall due to a restricted fighting system.
  4. AppSpy
    Oct 21, 2013
    60
    A slightly more nuanced fighter than you might expect, Batman: Arkham Origins has its wing clipped by repetitious combat and a restrictive energy system.
  5. Edge Magazine
    Oct 23, 2013
    60
    This Arkham Origins is a brawny, brainless offering, then, that takes one aspect of the series and remixes it for iOS in a way that should temporarily scratch that Batman itch ahead of the main event.
  6. Digital Spy
    Oct 22, 2013
    60
    Ultimately, Batman: Arkham Origins is a decent brawler, but is severely lacking in variety as you beat up the same handful of thugs over and over again. If you're looking for a comic book fix, Injustice: Gods Among Us uses the same style of play with a much more robust game to back it up.
  7. Apple'N'Apps
    Oct 24, 2013
    40
    Batman: Arkham Origins is one to glide past, as this isn’t the Batman game for iOS that anyone is looking for.
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. ksarkodie31
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Batman Arkham Origins has a lot of action, but the action sequences seemed forced, along with the game having little purpose for characters.Batman Arkham Origins has a lot of action, but the action sequences seemed forced, along with the game having little purpose for characters. If you love action, it's for you. 13/100… Expand
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 1, 2015
    9
    A mobile tie-in game that shows of an impressive and very fun touch-screen combat system. Even better is that it uses the free-to-play modelA mobile tie-in game that shows of an impressive and very fun touch-screen combat system. Even better is that it uses the free-to-play model and doesn't force the use of microtransactions at all. This one every Batman fan should strongly consider for their mobile devices.

    There's plenty of content to keep you coming back after you've beaten all the main missions. Daily challenges reward well. The difficulty also ramps up perfectly. The ability to level up various skills and attacks is there to help out. However the real way to ensure that you are ready for what's around the next corner is to invest in other costumes.

    To get enough in-game currency to do that can make it a grind, but once you get the best suit you're set. Those less patient can use real money to get suits, but it can be pricey. I recommend just grinding. The combat system is fun enough to ensure that you won't be bored while doing it.

    Just like the console Arkham games there's a great combat system and plenty of incentive to return. The only issue I have with it is that due to a glitch two in-game achievements didn't unlock for me. Overall though I am highly impressed with this completely free game. I give it a near-perfect score of 9.9/10.    … Expand
  4. Ken3097
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    This game is just amazing. Many powers and suits. Gorgeous graphics. And its free! But its a bit difficult to buy to buy these suits. I thinkThis game is just amazing. Many powers and suits. Gorgeous graphics. And its free! But its a bit difficult to buy to buy these suits. I think that it's normal for a freemium game. Really better than its predecessor!… Expand
  5. andrewgarcia732
    Nov 4, 2013
    8
    While it's limited by its restrictive game play and has you beat up crooks that almost all look the same, it's still something to pass yourWhile it's limited by its restrictive game play and has you beat up crooks that almost all look the same, it's still something to pass your time with. It's also free, so I'd at least try it out. Unfortunately, you can't do too much in the game unless you spend money. Enough to satisfy me.

    If you liked this review, read my other ones on a wide variety of movies, TV shows, and videogames by clicking on my name and mark this review as helpful. Remember, every vote counts!    … Expand
  6. lordT
    Aug 9, 2014
    6
    Just a shallow piece of entertainment that reminds me to not take mobile gaming that seriously.

    The game is just about go here, punch these    Just a shallow piece of entertainment that reminds me to not take mobile gaming that seriously.

    The game is just about go here, punch these dudes, buy new suits, get better at combat with power ups, micro transactions. Rinse and repeat.

    The combat is a joke. Tap tap tap, slide sometimes, change between attack and defense modes, use your power ups when you can.

    It is not even addictive at all! Hello! You need to make an addictive game if you want us to pay money to you. Overall the game is just a 6/10 slightly above average.    … Expand

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