Batman: Arkham Origins

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1705 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 461 out of 1705
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  1. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    A very good game, but with far too many bugs, some of which are progression-blocking. Most insultingly, WB Montréal has announced they won't patch the game
  2. PenetratorGod
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Despite more negative opinions about the game than other games in the series, I found it to be a success. Gameplay and story were not bad at all.
  3. Umur
    Aug 28, 2023
    7
    It is not the best game among the batman series but nonetheless it is an okay game.
  4. nyeven
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Amazing prequel to the critically acclaimed Arkham Asylum.

    The game's story perfectly captures the relationship dynamic between Batman and the Joker. The gameplay is fun and additional gadgets keep the puzzles and combat interesting, although at one point for me it started to become a bit overwhelming, but I guess the main problem in my case was that I had big breaks between plays.    Amazing prequel to the critically acclaimed Arkham Asylum.

    The game's story perfectly captures the relationship dynamic between Batman and the Joker.

    The gameplay is fun and additional gadgets keep the puzzles and combat interesting, although at one point for me it started to become a bit overwhelming, but I guess the main problem in my case was that I had big breaks between plays.

    I would recommend this game to any Arkham fan and any Batman fan interested in the Batman / Joker dynamic.    … Expand
  5. Dartza
    Aug 1, 2023
    6
    Had the previous entries in the Arkham series not set the bar so high, this game would be much more well received. The story is intriguing, but at the end of the day, the change in voice actors tended to pull me out of the narrative. The gameplay is more of the same from Arkham City, but it isn't and doesn't feel like a main line Arkham game.
  6. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Gameplay - 8
    Plot & Characters - 7
    Storytelling - 7
    Pacing - 8
    Music & Sound - 7
    Replayability - 5
    Performance - 10
  7. mugen_is_here
    Jul 3, 2023
    0
    Disappointingly, this entry in the Arkham series falls short and fails to live up to expectations. Here are several reasons why it missed the mark:

    The once valuable Detective mode has been downgraded to the point of near-uselessness. The game's visuals are excessively dark, making it difficult to see, compounded by convoluted pathways, dead-ends, and misleading textures. Numerous    Disappointingly, this entry in the Arkham series falls short and fails to live up to expectations. Here are several reasons why it missed the mark:

    The once valuable Detective mode has been downgraded to the point of near-uselessness.

    The game's visuals are excessively dark, making it difficult to see, compounded by convoluted pathways, dead-ends, and misleading textures.

    Numerous detective mode "puzzles" rely on tedious rewinding and fast hints that are easily missed, with no option to hear them again. The lack of map indicators adds to the frustration.

    Bugs plague the game, such as following a sniper trajectory, losing it after a misstep, and never finding it again. Again, the absence of map assistance exacerbates the issue.

    Script overlaps occur frequently, interrupting bomb defusals with sudden triggered crimes or cutscenes, while the bomb timer continues to run.

    The game unnecessarily expands its complexity, leading to moments of extreme frustration. Searching for hidden paths becomes a repetitive cycle of jumping, sliding, and looking around with no apparent solution, thanks to a poorly designed detective mode. It's a frustrating experience.

    Contrary to popular opinion, the story fails to impress. It is as lackluster as the overall game, and attempts to justify it as a redeeming factor would be disingenuous.

    Boss battles prove exhausting, particularly the infamous encounter with Deathstroke. Many players have abandoned the game at this point, and subsequent boss battles are even worse, featuring drawn-out fights with overwhelming numbers or contradicting Batman's principles.

    Side missions offer little enjoyment. Penguin's crate challenges, enigma quests devoid of riddles, and others feel poorly tested, with difficulty levels spiking abruptly.

    The game suffers from a multitude of bugs. Batman's movements glitch frequently, preventing successful ambushes or resulting in awkward gliding and inability to navigate obstacles. Invisible walls impede progress, while enemies exhibit unrealistic behavior, constantly changing direction.

    Takedowns and combat controls are frustratingly imprecise. Ground takedowns often fail, auto-locking glitches in critical areas, and silent takedowns take too long to execute effectively. Environmental objects are poorly placed and fail to incapacitate enemies adequately. The grading system for fights often provides inexplicable and unjust ratings.

    The story revolves around rediscovering familiar villains, perpetuating a tiresome narrative trope.

    An inconveniently located bridge at the town's center hampers efficient travel to mission objectives, with an obstructing building that forces circumnavigation.

    While more points could be raised, it suffices to say that this installment stands as the weakest in the Batman series. Even Sega's "Batman and Robin" manages to outshine it, which speaks volumes about the game's overall quality."    … Expand
  8. MarsKramer
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    6/10. Message cannot include less than seventy-five letters, so I have to write it.
  9. archverstza
    May 31, 2023
    7
    Not the best batman game but definitely not the worst. It has all the same mechanics as all of the Arkham series games do, the only thing I personally don't like is the setting. It is a very boring and depressing open world. Another thing bringing this game down is the amount of bugs and little issues on the PC title.
  10. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    7
    At least there's the Joker... better than Arkham Knight (in terms of storytelling) but far behind Arkham City...
  11. Suprizer
    Apr 22, 2023
    5
    Batman games are a triology and they have this parody game called origins... Weak comperated to other Batman games in every way,fights are less fluent puzzles don't require using your brain story at first was alright than went **** real fast. at first i was going to give like 3 or 4 but final mission was alright and just that mission itself raised this game to a 5 for me
  12. fefeko
    Apr 21, 2023
    9
    My fears about new dev team were put to rest as soon as I started to play this game. Excellent original formula renewed with minor additions gameplay-wise, online multiplayer mode (which is actually fun), and quite a strong story makes it a true successor to previous Arkham adventures. I hereby recommend this game to every fan of "Arkham" series, you won't be dissapointed.
  13. Kane34
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    Batman arkham origins oyununa bayıldım.Oyunun hikayesi boos fightları, grafikleri ve müzikleri muhteşem,tek sıkıntısı optimizasyonu.
  14. Evenstar1985
    Mar 28, 2023
    9
    A very underrated game in my opinion, even though the voice actors were not the same as other 3 Arkham series, they still did a great job, the biggest thing I really loved were the boss fights, all unique and very enjoyable, even the Mr. Freeze DLC was a good story.
  15. Snjake
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Underrated batman game the story is amazing and the character designs are some of the best in all the arkham games and loved seeing a younger more aggressive batman
  16. Nick7000
    Mar 9, 2023
    9
    Великолепно! Как и все другие части серии. Непередаваемое удовольствие.
  17. MagisterJedi_66
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    This game is no worse than its predecessors and perfectly copes with its tasks: plot, gameplay, content, graphics and design. A very worthy prequel
  18. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    6
    if you like batman movies, comics, i.e. batman, you will probably like this game, I think this game is average, not good, close to bad, even bad.
  19. hekoh
    Feb 2, 2023
    7
    the worst game on the saga, bad pc port, different dub actors. it wasn't developed by rocksteady and it really shows. just a mid game
  20. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    7
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  21. goodgriff33
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
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  22. Miz_Gamer
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    Graphics 8/10
    Sounds 9/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Story:7/10
    DLC:9/10
    Addictive gameplay that does not have time to get bored
  23. israelcsm
    Nov 3, 2022
    0
    I'm giving this an 8 due to the many glitches upon release. The story is good and the bosses are AMAZING.
  24. hileger
    Oct 19, 2022
    8
    Люблю биэтмена я бы его трахнул и засосал это лгбт отзыв если удалите это угнетение меньшинств
  25. The_D4RknesS
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    which makes me not a big fan of Batman Arkham and the moves that are very repetitive and without variations of combos
  26. MaxieZeus
    Sep 6, 2022
    9
    Not as good as the first two but that doesn't mean it's bad. It is not really a big improvement from city as city was from asylum, bu still it is an excellent game with what might be the best story and atmosphere in the series and of course boss fights. It should not be ignored by people who are planning to play this series.
  27. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    With the limited time the team at WB Montreal and the severe limitations they had while making the game, it's amazing the game we got came out this good. It's not the best in the series, it's more like an Arkham City 2.0 in regards to the gameplay. The story here is really the main attraction and it's really cool to see the origins of the arkham universe. The map feels emptier this timeWith the limited time the team at WB Montreal and the severe limitations they had while making the game, it's amazing the game we got came out this good. It's not the best in the series, it's more like an Arkham City 2.0 in regards to the gameplay. The story here is really the main attraction and it's really cool to see the origins of the arkham universe. The map feels emptier this time around and lacks a sense of style, since everything is covered in snow. And the side-quests are a bit weaker this time around and some of them feel "samey". It's a good game but better not pay full price, since there are still some bugs in the PC release.… Expand
  28. Demon2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    Batman: Arkham Origins - На мой взгляд, самая противоречивая часть Бэтмэна. Игра является приквелом к Arkham Asylum. В ней нам рассказывают о ранних подвигах бэтмэна, о том, как он познакомился со своими заклятыми врагами. Вообще, сюжет и его подача - это лучшее, что есть в этой игре, но к сожалению, существуют непонятные несостыковки с предыдущими частями. На пример: Здесь у бэтмэна сразуBatman: Arkham Origins - На мой взгляд, самая противоречивая часть Бэтмэна. Игра является приквелом к Arkham Asylum. В ней нам рассказывают о ранних подвигах бэтмэна, о том, как он познакомился со своими заклятыми врагами. Вообще, сюжет и его подача - это лучшее, что есть в этой игре, но к сожалению, существуют непонятные несостыковки с предыдущими частями. На пример: Здесь у бэтмэна сразу есть ускоритель крюка, хотя в Arkham City, которая происходит спустя много времени после Origins, ускоритель находится только в разработке. Также, почему бэтмэн после брони стал носить какую-то накидку, которая совсем не защищает его от сильных повреждений? Мне-то понятно, почему произошли такие несостыковки, но всё-таки это слегка расстраивает. Геймплейные изменения по сравнению с предыдущей частью крайне незначительны. Из реально новых вещей можно выделить только быстрое перемещение, электрические перчатки и улучшенный режим детектива. Лично мне ещё понравилось, что игра перестала глючить на максималках, как это делала Arkham City, а также уменьшили количество трофеев загадочника (точнее это не трофеи, а файлы с компроматом, но суть не меняется). Из всей серии игр, в этой лучшие битвы с боссами, они реально офигенны. Конечно, не одна из них не сравнится с битвой против мистера фриза из Arkham City, но это была всего одна битва, а тут каждый босс очень крутой, за исключением боссов из дополнительных заданий. И джокер из этой части мне нравится больше, чем в остальных. Здесь он какой-то более безумный, но при этом не похож на клоуна-приколиста, а действительно на опасного поехавшего преступника. Несмотря на лучший сюжет в серии, в геймлейном плане игра не привносит почти ничего нового по сравнению с предыдущей частью. Графика тоже лучше не стала. Мир хоть и стал больше, но контента и дополнительных заданий в нём стало меньше. Тёмная и мрачная атмосфера Готэма сменилась на предновогоднюю, она мне хоть и нравится, и под Новый год играть в эту игру одно удовольствие, но бэтмэну всё-таки больше подходит мрачный стиль. К сожалению, для меня - это худшая часть в серии, но это не значит, что это плохая игра. Это до сих пор отличная игра про бэтмэна, но на фоне всей квадрологии она не сильно выделяется, даже не смотря на лучший сюжет в серии. Но на одном сюжете далеко не уедешь. Мне кажется, что разработчики могли сделать игру намного лучше, но сосредоточили много сил на мультиплеере, который, по-моему, очень странный, и вообще не нужен бэтмэну. Если бы мультиплеера не было, и разработчики потратили больше сил на компанию, то скорее всего, это была бы лучшая часть из всей квадрологии про бэтмэна.
    9/10    … Expand
  29. Augusto
    Apr 15, 2022
    7
    I played this game in 2022 and it's kinda embarrassing how many bugs it has. They definitely get in the way of your fun. Enemies teleport around, the cape gets crazy and little bumpers on the ground block your way.

    It's not at all a bad game, but its definitely the worse on the franchise
  30. MiniLauti
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Me parece un muy buen juego bastante entretenido con una muy buena historia por el momento le doy un 9, ya que no he jugado todavía a los otros juegos de la saga.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Riot Pixels
    Dec 13, 2013
    65
    "You don't want to be the guys who messed up and ran into the ground one of the absolute, top-rated franchises of all time. You don't want that at the top of your CV. 'Yeah, I'm the guy who turned a 96 into a 60, that's my claim to fame,’ said Arkham Origins’ producer Ben Matts a couple of days before the game’s release. Turns out, they did exactly that.
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  2. Armchair Empire
    Nov 27, 2013
    90
    There's definitely some re-tread going on with Batman: Arkham Origins, but the combat, the relatively good story (B-list villain aside), the powerful feeling of being Batman in video game form has only muted my enthusiasm for the franchise by the smallest of margins.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Nov 25, 2013
    80
    You can't go wrong with sticking to Rocksteady's Bat-formula, however it is starting to feel a little played out. [December 2013, p.93]
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