Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 2: Children of Arkham

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. DarkStation
    Sep 20, 2016
    90
    Well paced throughout, and offering at least one scene changing choice, I can only hope that the future episodes can remain at the high bar Children of Arkham has set. Not content to simply tell another Batman story, Telltale is putting its mark on the Caped Crusader in all the best ways.
  2. GameSpew
    Sep 20, 2016
    90
    A great addition to a series that is turning out to be one of Telltale’s best. The combat continues to improve, the story is fantastically written, the choices are tough in the best way, and everything really feels like a cohesive package.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Sep 25, 2016
    86
    As it stands as the individual episodes, as mentioned above, it can be frustrating getting so caught up in the wonderful story only to suffer a similar fate to Bruce/Batman in having the story suddenly stopped and having to wait for the next installment to be released.
  5. Ragequit.gr
    Sep 20, 2016
    86
    Telltale raises the heat with a story that feels both intensely personal and refreshingly little explored in Batman’s mainstream canon. For about an hour and half, the Bat fantasy comes alive.
  6. God is a Geek
    Sep 20, 2016
    85
    A much better episode this time around, featuring some tough choices, great visuals and a fresh take on the Batman mythos.
  7. COGconnected
    Sep 25, 2016
    82
    All I know is I was thoroughly entertained playing Children of Arkham and am jazzed to play the next episode and see where the story goes next.
  8. RPG Fan
    Sep 22, 2016
    82
    Episode 2 improves on its predecessor in terms of plot and pacing as well as offering a potentially MAJOR fork in it's story, though how true this statement is remains to be determined by future installments.
  9. Attack of the Fanboy
    Sep 27, 2016
    80
    The action is tight, the dialogue is engaging, and the characters are all fantastically acted and scripted. Fans of Batman and/or Telltale will be very pleased with the direction that this series is going. However, technical problems still create headaches, though they might be lesser for some players depending on the system they play on and the setup they have.
  10. USgamer
    Sep 23, 2016
    80
    Telltale continues to craft its own version of Batman and Bruce Wayne. The action is still solid, but this is all about the story: Who is Bruce Wayne when everything he knows to be true is a lie? Given the truth of his origins, who is Batman? Telltale's Batman relies on safety and familiarity to subvert expectations here and it works well.
  11. IGN
    Sep 20, 2016
    80
    Takes all of the solid foundations established by Episode 1, trims most of the fat, and continues to build an engaging Dark Knight story in a unique and uncharted version of the D.C. legend’s universe. Old Bat-fans will get much more out of the unexpected twists and turns than a newcomer, but the relationships Bruce Wayne forms and develops with the people around him appeal equally.

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 74
  3. Negative: 11 out of 74
  1. Buhaj47
    Sep 23, 2016
    9
    I have played Batman The Telltale Series as my first game from Telltale. While I have noticed frame rate drops, the story itself is soI have played Batman The Telltale Series as my first game from Telltale. While I have noticed frame rate drops, the story itself is so engrossing that I finished the episode in one go. It is more of a cinematic experience, there are some reflex-based moments, but these are quite easy and what the player does is choosing dialogue lines.

    For everyone interested in comics, and Batman especially, the game will be a refreshing experience. Bruce Wayne is the main protagonist here indeed, with Batman being more of an addition. Add an EXCELLENT plot to that and you will easily get 9/10 for Batman fans.    … Full Review »
  2. DBPirate1129
    Oct 28, 2016
    8
    The second episode in the Batman Telltale saga expands the story and makes it the main focus. One of my main complaints in the first episodeThe second episode in the Batman Telltale saga expands the story and makes it the main focus. One of my main complaints in the first episode was that the crime scene section of the game was a bit of a drag. The second episode is thankfully lacking these particular segments, except for a brief intro that removes the "linking" mechanic.

    Children of Arkham includes more important decisions. Some may not directly impact the story, but they do manage to make you feel like you did something. I think that we could've had one more episode where a certain death and a certain injury didn't occur as those parts of the story felt a bit rushed. Other than that, the story is extremely engaging and really keeps you waiting to see what happens next, especially with its unique take on the Batman origin story, even if this installment is quite a bit shorter than its predecessor.    … Full Review »
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