Batman: Arkham Origins

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  1. grantjackson112
    Aug 30, 2023
    5
    I would rate Origins as an 8 because of the story, gameplay, and DLC content, however, it runs horribly on PS3. Sony has done an extremely underwhelming job with backwards compatibility for the PS4 and PS5. The amount of glitches and frame rate issues I deal with this game on the PS3 port makes it nearly unplayable. The PS3 simply cannot handle Arkham Origins. I recommend playing OriginsI would rate Origins as an 8 because of the story, gameplay, and DLC content, however, it runs horribly on PS3. Sony has done an extremely underwhelming job with backwards compatibility for the PS4 and PS5. The amount of glitches and frame rate issues I deal with this game on the PS3 port makes it nearly unplayable. The PS3 simply cannot handle Arkham Origins. I recommend playing Origins on the PC port or play it backwards compatible on the Xbox One or Series X.… Expand
  2. co3676
    Jul 13, 2023
    6
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  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jun 22, 2023
    7
    "Origins" was not developed by series creator Rocksteady Studios and it shows. It feels like an expansion pack to "Arkham City" made by a 'B' team. The game simply doesn't match up to the quality of its predecessors. However, the Year One-like scenario is interesting and the rogues gallery is outstanding. I also liked the new detective crime scene missions and the electric-shock gauntlets."Origins" was not developed by series creator Rocksteady Studios and it shows. It feels like an expansion pack to "Arkham City" made by a 'B' team. The game simply doesn't match up to the quality of its predecessors. However, the Year One-like scenario is interesting and the rogues gallery is outstanding. I also liked the new detective crime scene missions and the electric-shock gauntlets. In addition, the game introduces "Splinter Cell" type multiplayer modes. They're worth playing a few times, but ultimately feel tacked on. I would rate this with a 7.8 out of 10.… Expand
  4. matheusfox
    Apr 28, 2023
    7
    Good game. I loved the story and know how Batman met Joker in this universe. The gameplay is fun and Gotham is beautiful, but I didn't like the combat. I know that Marvel's Spider-Man have taken a lot of elements from Arkham series and improved, but in this game, Batman Arkham Origins, I fell Batman a little heavy. About the villains, I liked them, but I thought Deadshot was in the mainGood game. I loved the story and know how Batman met Joker in this universe. The gameplay is fun and Gotham is beautiful, but I didn't like the combat. I know that Marvel's Spider-Man have taken a lot of elements from Arkham series and improved, but in this game, Batman Arkham Origins, I fell Batman a little heavy. About the villains, I liked them, but I thought Deadshot was in the main story, but ok. About the music... I loved. Personally, I love Carol of the Bells, so...I know, that was great to me.… Expand
  5. KP1994
    Dec 8, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. These divisive ratings ain't that good to be honest should be called play it safe 2005 B@lem@n Beg1n$ game.… Expand
  6. Nekrips
    Jul 24, 2022
    5
    The game is missing a lot. The city of Arkham is larger than in the previous parts, but it looks almost empty and not interesting to explore.
    There are interesting features, such as replaying scenes from the past, to find clues. Added some cool new gadgets. The scenes of the first meeting of iconic characters also look good. But in the end, this game looks weaker than all the previous parts.
  7. AmateurSam
    Jul 7, 2022
    7
    It’s a really good game with amazing bosses but it’s held back by jank and a boring map to traverse.
  8. Jdotdeedot
    Jul 4, 2022
    7
    Batman Arkham Origins is basically batman arkham city part 2 with an added south gotham and consistently better bosses. Oh and also a incredible gadget you can get from beating deathstroke. Oh and there's also a cool MP mode that's actually good and i'm disapointed that rocksteady never tried to replicate this. Overall, this is a decent batman game that just lacks orignality.
  9. HuevoAlce
    Jun 25, 2022
    7
    In the words of some weird IGN critic, "Batman games are like pizza. Even when it's not very good, it's still pretty good."
  10. PoptartKing
    Dec 21, 2021
    7
    Arkham Origins is not a good Arkham title. The game obviously lacks the budget and polish that the other Arkham games had. This is because it was developed by WB Montreal, and not Rocksteady themselves, and this shows further in the story. It feels disconnected from all other entries, and is missing the mysterious comic book style that the other games had. It feels less like a prequel toArkham Origins is not a good Arkham title. The game obviously lacks the budget and polish that the other Arkham games had. This is because it was developed by WB Montreal, and not Rocksteady themselves, and this shows further in the story. It feels disconnected from all other entries, and is missing the mysterious comic book style that the other games had. It feels less like a prequel to Arkham Asylum, and more like its very own interpretation with elements of an Arkham game. If you view the game in this light, it can be very fun and enjoyable. The new gadgets are a lot of fun, the detective mechanics are the best they've been in the series, and the challenge mode has improved from the previous games. This game is still more enjoyable to me than Arkham Knight, but it plays it way too safe and suffers for it.… Expand
  11. lieutenantpanda
    Jul 29, 2021
    5
    A very mediocre Batman game. The game looks very cool and "DC" like (the whole game takes place in the dark) , the combat is as good as you would expect it to be. The story is ok and i wish they spent a little more time. The thing i loved about this game was there was Batman in it what else do i need. But the game has the worst camera in the world and the most boring side quests ever made.A very mediocre Batman game. The game looks very cool and "DC" like (the whole game takes place in the dark) , the combat is as good as you would expect it to be. The story is ok and i wish they spent a little more time. The thing i loved about this game was there was Batman in it what else do i need. But the game has the worst camera in the world and the most boring side quests ever made.

    If your like me and wanna spend time doing interesting side quests then don't get this game!!
    The side quests all feel the same and they are a big drag.

    **
    But in the end the games a good one time play through i had fun but not worth full price.    … Expand
  12. Xilg
    Jul 22, 2021
    7
    Arkham Origins é uma prequel da série Arkham que falha miseravelmente em superar seu antecessor. Porém não é um jogo ruim, só que ele não tem muita inovação, é praticamente um cópia e cola varias mecânicas do jogo anterior, e com isso abre até alguns furos no roteiro. Não é muito bem otimizado e sofri com alguns bugs, a maioria era engraçado, mas outros eram realmente frustrantes, ao pontoArkham Origins é uma prequel da série Arkham que falha miseravelmente em superar seu antecessor. Porém não é um jogo ruim, só que ele não tem muita inovação, é praticamente um cópia e cola varias mecânicas do jogo anterior, e com isso abre até alguns furos no roteiro. Não é muito bem otimizado e sofri com alguns bugs, a maioria era engraçado, mas outros eram realmente frustrantes, ao ponto de não conseguir prosseguir no jogo e ter de reiniciar a campanha. Mas tirando esses problemas, Batman Arkham Origins ainda é um ótimo jogo, com uma história incrivel baseada em quadrinhos clássicos como Ano Um e Piada Mortal.
    O multiplayer desse jogo nem deveria existir, é uma serie de jogos singlepayer, não deveria ser colocado goela abaixo uma merda dessas só pra parecer que o jogo tem mais vida. Ele já é grande o suficiente, ao invés dos desenvolvedores perderem tempo nesse modo inútil poderiam gastar esse tempo consertando os problemas do jogo. O jogo consta com os seguintes modos de jogo, História, Novo Jogo +, Eu sou a Noite (modo morte permanente), DLC Cold Cold Heart (Origem do Senhor Frio), modo desafio e modo campanha. Um modo multiplayer mal feito não é necessário.    … Expand
  13. omer123
    Feb 24, 2021
    7
    its still a great game at least it had an excellent story written and satesfying combat the game lacks polish and variation u are in ghotham city and there no any citizens in the city thats not good it will be great if there are citzens the city and the graphics looks grey and weak and the city it self is ghotham city why am seeing the same building like arkham city this **** this isits still a great game at least it had an excellent story written and satesfying combat the game lacks polish and variation u are in ghotham city and there no any citizens in the city thats not good it will be great if there are citzens the city and the graphics looks grey and weak and the city it self is ghotham city why am seeing the same building like arkham city this **** this is arkham city but with snow there are no new type of gameplay or anything new thats dissapointing me but still the game is great because the boss fight there are badass and awsome and the includ a online multiplayer its fun ok u can team up with robin and takedown armed thugs and who controle the thug is player the problem in the multiplayer its just 2 modes and 6 maps but it make a great idea the combat system is extremly great and satesfying with great missions and well done side mission and the improved the detictive scean they are smart sow arkham origins is not great like arkham city but it still a great game i well give it an 8.7/10… Expand
  14. LatinCritic13
    Jul 14, 2020
    7
    Batman Arkham Origins feels cold and empty without Rocksteady’s involvement. Sure, the game still got it in terms of fluid gameplay mechanics and a delightful story, but the overall atmosphere is nowhere as brutal and challenging as Arkham City.
  15. Dr_Unk
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Would've given it a higher rating if it didn't have bugss and glitches. Besides that, the game is good!
  16. 666999
    Aug 8, 2019
    7
    +good story
    +good graphic

    = same game play mechanics with maybe little improvment but i havn't noticed a diffrent

    - Frame rate on PS3 drobs, it is awful it drobs to 20fps in some sequneces.
    - some bugs and glitches and it is not fixed to this day.
    - side missions and especially the riddler ending sucked dick.

    7/10
    this game is worth only if u get it cheap just like i did, hehe
  17. CBurdick90
    Nov 19, 2018
    6
    Arkham Origins isn't a bad game, but it's not a good game either. Which is why I'm giving it a 6/10. "Why am I giving Arkham Origins a 6/10?" you ask? Well, let me explain.

    The Positives: + Story is well written and shows a young, inexperienced Batman who looks like he's only been a crime-fighter for 3 years tops, as well as Joker's origin. + Combat in Arkham Origins feels as    Arkham Origins isn't a bad game, but it's not a good game either. Which is why I'm giving it a 6/10. "Why am I giving Arkham Origins a 6/10?" you ask? Well, let me explain.

    The Positives:

    + Story is well written and shows a young, inexperienced Batman who looks like he's only been a crime-fighter for 3 years tops, as well as Joker's origin.

    + Combat in Arkham Origins feels as brutal and satisfying as it did in Arkham City.

    + Excellent performances from Roger Craig Smith and Troy Baker.

    + Boss Battles are better than what Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, or Arkham Knight have to offer.

    The Negatives:

    - Arkham Origins does nothing to innovate or move the trilogy forward.
    - Gadgets feel too copy and paste.
    - Chock-full of bugs and glitches, as well as occasional crashing.
    - Frame Rate drops, which makes the game feel unplayable. While nothing game-breaking, it is noticeable. And, if I might add, incredibly annoying, too.
    - Multiplayer. Seriously, whose bright idea was it to put Multiplayer in a Batman game? Oh, that's right. WB Games and Splash Damage. Multiplayer is a buggy and glitchy mess. Trophies are nearly impossible to earn legit and your best bet is to join a boosting group.

    Is Arkham Origins an absolute disaster? No. Should you avoid this game like the plague? Of course not. What should you do, IF you plan on checking it out, is not to set your expectations too high or you'll be disappointed.

    That's why I gave Arkham Origins a 6/10.    … Expand
  18. BSchwarz95
    Jul 9, 2018
    6
    If Arkham City expanded on everything that made Arkham Asylum amazing, Arkham Origins dials all of those elements back. If the word "gritty" could accurately describe the first two games, the word "shiny" can define this game. The fighting, the map, the story, and the gameplay just all feels too overproduced to be a Batman game. It's still fun as a videogame, but as an Arkham game itIf Arkham City expanded on everything that made Arkham Asylum amazing, Arkham Origins dials all of those elements back. If the word "gritty" could accurately describe the first two games, the word "shiny" can define this game. The fighting, the map, the story, and the gameplay just all feels too overproduced to be a Batman game. It's still fun as a videogame, but as an Arkham game it disappoints. It's a healthy 11-12 hours long, but for all the overproduction that went into creating this, it's quite glitchy. This is the only Arkham game that I experienced glitches that forced me to restart checkpoints in order to even get to the next one. I was stuck on the side of a bridge, being asked to grapple up a level, and offered to place to grapple. Restarted the checkpoint twice finally allowed me to get to where it wanted me to go but that occurrence definitely spoiled some of the beautiful escapism that this series boasts. It's easy to tell that this game was made by a different developer and voicecast as it just lacks the magic of the other two. It's not a regrettable game, but it's not a recommendable game either. Sticking with Asylum, City, and Knight would most likely offer one a more favorable narrative arc.… Expand
  19. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    7
    No innovo prácticamente nada de la entrega del City, pero en el apartado de la historia es increíble.
  20. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    5
    Great combat and art-style don't make up for the lackluster story and open world activities.
  21. sunoblak
    Dec 27, 2017
    6
    Historia inmersiva, personajes icónicos, movimiento y planeo fluido... un juego aceptable...si no precediera al arkham city. Se que no está hecho por rocksteady pero lo que no puedo aceptar es el sistema de batalla: poca habilidad y poca imaginación hay que tener para derrotar a cientos de matones de quien sea, por no hablar de los bugs...
    Mi experiencia no ha sido mala pero mucho menos    Historia inmersiva, personajes icónicos, movimiento y planeo fluido... un juego aceptable...si no precediera al arkham city. Se que no está hecho por rocksteady pero lo que no puedo aceptar es el sistema de batalla: poca habilidad y poca imaginación hay que tener para derrotar a cientos de matones de quien sea, por no hablar de los bugs...
    Mi experiencia no ha sido mala pero mucho menos formidable que con otros titulos de la saga.    … Expand
  22. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    We once again step in the shoes as Bruce Wayne in this prequel. There is a contract on Batman's head and who's gonna get that cash prize? Exciting but it feels that Rocksteady feel to it is missing here. Ultimately disappointing
  23. Nednerb
    Mar 31, 2017
    7
    In terms of originality Batman Arkham Orgins brings nothing new to the table. However the game is very well presented with a engaging story line. There is an abundance of missions, side quests and collectible items to collect. Arkham Origins is the first and only batman title to provide a multiplayer experience and although the feature was heavily criticized (and buggy at times) it wasIn terms of originality Batman Arkham Orgins brings nothing new to the table. However the game is very well presented with a engaging story line. There is an abundance of missions, side quests and collectible items to collect. Arkham Origins is the first and only batman title to provide a multiplayer experience and although the feature was heavily criticized (and buggy at times) it was fun when it worked. For the trophy hunters, you can now longer get the platinum for this game as the the online feature has no been discontinued and obtaining online trophies is now impossible.… Expand
  24. mysteryman
    Mar 1, 2016
    7
    So arkham origins is a good game story-wise. The story here is great just like all the arkham games. I've played all of them, but the only thing to complain about is how BORING the open world is. They have no new ideas. The riddler packs are too easy, the side missions are boring and short, and the city is LIFELESS!!! So, I did enjoy arkham origins story, the rest was crud.
  25. Termin8ter
    Feb 8, 2016
    7
    Arkham Origins feels like a copy-paste version of Arkham City, except dumbed way down. The combat is the same, the gameplay mechanics are the same, the villains are the same, pretty much everything about this game is pasted over from AC, except for the story. The graphics are nice, but that doesn't make up for anything. Wait for Arkham Knight to come out and buy that.
  26. gdiego135
    Dec 3, 2015
    7
    Rocksteady gave their beloved franchise to Warner Bros. while they work on Arkham Knight. And it's okay but it has some flaws.
    first the combat is still great, starting to get repetitive, and the voice acting is fine, as well as the new characters, but the story kinda feels half assed to me, and the ending is disappointing, also the new world feels very empty it may be bigger than the    Rocksteady gave their beloved franchise to Warner Bros. while they work on Arkham Knight. And it's okay but it has some flaws.
    first the combat is still great, starting to get repetitive, and the voice acting is fine, as well as the new characters, but the story kinda feels half assed to me, and the ending is disappointing, also the new world feels very empty it may be bigger than the previous 2 but it's certainly not better, the boss fights are fun though, but it's not even an origin story like it's titled, it takes place two years into batman's career, and don't get me started on the multiplayer.
    6 words (FROM THE PEOPLE WHO MADE BRINK) drops mic........    … Expand
  27. spide
    Jun 9, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was very boring. It could have been a good game. But, it decided to be its own game. If you cut this game out of the franchise nothing will change. When it said a prequel I was excited ,but they didn't give me a game about the origins of Arkham (which it was in the tittle). Did they give it? No! The game got very boring it copied Arkham City to much. Also a plot hole is that in city Batman said he was going to try the grapple where you glide with it but Batman already knows how to do it. The game was ok. But, I can understand why people like it… Expand
  28. JoshLuck1995
    Jun 5, 2015
    6
    Out of the 3 games already released, this, asylum and city. this is certainly the worst of the bunch. It feels different but not in the right way, the combat is far too easy, the dialogue is no where near as good, the storyline is pretty pants and my biggest complaint was how long it went on for!!! Come the end of the story is become a drag which is never good in a game.
  29. tsakiym
    May 25, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  30. nerrstyBthirsty
    May 7, 2015
    6
    Arkham Origins is a frustrating game, and not because it's difficult. Between moments of aesthetic and storytelling brilliance, technical issues and a severe lack of innovation rear their feck ugly heads. It's frustrating to see a title with so much promise lose so much of its appeal because of this.

    That being said, Origins is Arkham City 1.5. This game has been on shelves for a while    Arkham Origins is a frustrating game, and not because it's difficult. Between moments of aesthetic and storytelling brilliance, technical issues and a severe lack of innovation rear their feck ugly heads. It's frustrating to see a title with so much promise lose so much of its appeal because of this.

    That being said, Origins is Arkham City 1.5. This game has been on shelves for a while now, so this should come as no surprise to anyone who has shown any passing interest in it, at this point. Origins reuses a lot of the same assets found in the previous game, which is expected when it comes to the world of Gotham you'll inhabit as the caped crusader, yet re-using animations down to specific boss fight moments just screams of laziness. Aside from reusing these assets, the main set of missions, and specifically the side missions, are virtually the same as they were in Arkham City, with only things like names of items being changed. Remember the titan containers you were destroying for Bane in City? Well, they're Black Mask's drug stashes now. There's a lot about Origins that shows there wasn't nearly as much thought or care put into it as Rocksteady's incredible efforts.

    Not to say that Origins isn't a fine game, in its own right. Existing in a vacuum, with complete ignorance and disregard for the two titles that came before it, Origins would have easily been considered the best Batman game ever made. However, those other two games DO exist, and they did virtually the same things a lot better.

    Some things Origins brings to the table can be actual improvements. For one, the presentation in cutscenes, dialogue, and general tone, feel a lot more cinematic here. Drawing influence from places such as German expressionism films, Arkham Origins is aesthetically gorgeous, when the direction isn't being lazy, particularly later in the game. The character models look fantastic, for the most part, and the different costumes even go as far as to employ varying cape physics. It really is nice. It's just a shame that this can be often hard to appreciate due to one of the shakiest framerates I've ever seen.

    Normally, I wouldn't complain about a few dropped frames here and there. I go into most games expecting to see that, after all. In Origins' case, it's abysma. Cutscenes stutter and skip like nobody's business, Batman's cape becomes jittery and janky when gliding around the streets of Gotham, and in certain cases (such as one of the Bane encounters) the poor framerate can negatively affect how you play, pretty drastically, considering the combat requires some degree of decent timing and skill. It's such a damn shame.

    If not for the horrid performance, Origins could have really been a contender. Somewhat lazy, with no real innovation, but a solid game, nonetheless. However, what we're left with feels pretty far from solid. The gameplay itself is standard, but it works perfectly fine, if you were expecting more of Arkham City. The soundtrack is outstanding, as is the voice acting. Texture work can range from incredible to downright poor. Origins really is such a mixed bag. It really would have been so well presented, and a drastically better experience, if not for the abysmal framerate and downright terrible cutscene buffering.

    As it stands, Arkham Origins feels entirely half-baked. It's a mesh of tried-and-true, solid ideas dissolving into its technical problems, a serious lack of will, as well as level design that simply isn't as tightly constructed or interesting as its predecessors. It's a game I would recommend to the die-hard Arkham fan, going for 100% completion and the like, since it does turn into a somewhat enjoyable timesink. For everyone else, though, I'd say it's fair to keep it out of your collection.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

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  1. Level7.nu
    Jan 3, 2014
    70
    Arkham Origins is a game with two sides. One is a well made game with good design in combat and stealth. The other side is a game that never gets out of the shadow of its predecessors. Batman fans should pay attention but that’s it.
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  2. Everyeye.it
    Dec 20, 2013
    60
    Initiation is a very regular package, which relies on the idea of the origins of the bat and retrieves the imagination of Batman Begins, but then binds the player into a series of challenges from a widely known flavor.
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  3. CD-Action
    Dec 13, 2013
    65
    I really hope that Rocksteady can still teach an old bat new tricks, because WB Games Montreal failed to advance the series. What we have here are old gameplay mechanics – which still work fine by the way – sold to us for the third time and supplemented with a bit of fresh ideas that don’t have a sufficient impact on the whole game (and sometimes are simply bad). [13/2013, p.56]
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