Batman: Arkham Origins

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  1. cameron690
    Aug 22, 2015
    8
    Really great story for the beginning of how the game series started and cant wait to play Arkham Knight. Definitely recommend to others interested in the genre of the game
  2. poscar883
    Nov 5, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awsame i loved the boos fights they are really cool. I also liked the textures. the only thing that dissapointed me was thAT (SPOILER) Bane knew That batman was Bruce and it gets his memory out.… Expand
  3. marcelgermann
    Nov 9, 2015
    8
    Batman Arkham Origins
    erzählt die Vorgeschichte von Batman, wie der Joker und er sich zuerst getroffen haben. Die Geschichte ist wieder mal interessant und die Bösewichte klasse. Diesmal fliegt man durch ein verschneites Gotham. Es gibt nun mehr Bosskämpfe, die durchaus unterhaltsam sind, aber manchmal lächerlich schwer, so nerven manche mit Quichtime-events oder dem gleichen Schema eine    Batman Arkham Origins
    erzählt die Vorgeschichte von Batman, wie der Joker und er sich zuerst getroffen haben. Die Geschichte ist wieder mal interessant und die Bösewichte klasse. Diesmal fliegt man durch ein verschneites Gotham. Es gibt nun mehr Bosskämpfe, die durchaus unterhaltsam sind, aber manchmal lächerlich schwer, so nerven manche mit Quichtime-events oder dem gleichen Schema eine Schwachstelle zu finden. Dennoch sind die Feinde wieder cool und neue wie Deathstroke oder Fyerfly werden vorgestellt    … Expand
  4. aadityamudhar
    Apr 17, 2016
    8
    While not as amazing with Rocksteady's Arkham Asylum and City, WB Games Montreal still manages to create a great Batman game. The story is well-written and the boss fights are epic, especially with Deathstroke.
  5. MintyOnion
    Dec 28, 2015
    8
    Of the 4 Batman Arkham games out, this one comes in 4th place. The storyline is solid, but I found myself not really caring about it too much. Too much time in between cut scenes maybe. In the first two games, I loved hearing Mark Hamill's Joker over the intercom, it was hilarious and kept my attention. In this one, I just kind of blocked him out. Boss fights are very well done in thisOf the 4 Batman Arkham games out, this one comes in 4th place. The storyline is solid, but I found myself not really caring about it too much. Too much time in between cut scenes maybe. In the first two games, I loved hearing Mark Hamill's Joker over the intercom, it was hilarious and kept my attention. In this one, I just kind of blocked him out. Boss fights are very well done in this game though, always a plus for me. There were, at least for me, a lot of glitches. One that stood out to me was when I had to interrogate a riddler informant, and the game wouldn't let me do it. Not to mention lots of texture pop ins and lag. All in all a very playable game, just doesn't quite do the franchise justice.

    Pros:

    Great boss fights.
    Good replay value.
    Same great gameplay mechanics.

    Cons:

    Somewhat boring gameplay at times.
    Glitches/Technical issues.
    Voice acting could be better.    … Expand
  6. nicomarin12
    Feb 17, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arkham Origins, even if it's not a masterpiece as the past two games were, is a more than welcome addition to the franchise.

    The story is well written, some people might be disappointed that The Joker is the main villain again, and in some ways it kind of is. But that doesn't stop the gameplay (while is very similar to Arkham City and much easier) and story to be entertaining as hell. The boss fights are incredible, I would say some of them are even better than a couple of the Arkham City ones. Characters such as Bane get more time in the story and are way better than previous games.

    Most Wanted mission (Side Missions in Arkham City) are well executed too, at least for the most part. Mad Hatter's one is better than the one from the last game. We get a cool fight with Shiva and some more. While the game is similar to Arkham City (the map is practically the same) it doesn't ruin the experience and will still keep the player hooked throughout the whole story.

    I have not been able to play multiplayer so I won't rate that game mode, Challenges are as they have always been. Some issues are that the Gotham City feels lifeless and it shouldn't be like that, I mean, you could at least have some people walking around in the streets. Also, and one of the many complaints with the game, is that it is a bit buggy and that does ruin the experience. At times it'll take time to load the city or the game will eventually freeze for a couple of seconds.

    Overall, I enjoyed this game a lot, not as much as the past two but still liked it enough to give it a good grade. Maybe you should look for a version with some DLC included at a reasonable prize instead of buying it at full prize. Nice job WB.    … Expand
  7. MovieLover123
    Jul 26, 2016
    9
    First of all, I think this game was a solid entry into the Arkham series. The only issue that stopped this game from been great was its close similarities to Arkham City especially with regards to the main villain and its gadgets. Besides its glaring lack of imagination when it comes to its main villain and gadgets , the overall storyline was fantastic and one of the main battles with aFirst of all, I think this game was a solid entry into the Arkham series. The only issue that stopped this game from been great was its close similarities to Arkham City especially with regards to the main villain and its gadgets. Besides its glaring lack of imagination when it comes to its main villain and gadgets , the overall storyline was fantastic and one of the main battles with a prominent DC supervillain is worth the price of entry. Overall, I will recommend this game to any Batman fan. Keep killing it, DC!… Expand
  8. raccoondaddy
    Jul 14, 2017
    8
    At this point in the series, the game needed a few new things to freshen it up. Fortunately, the approach the story takes is interesting, but I was a bit let down when the "J-man" pops into the game. I was looking more for a story that avoided using the Joker. Because lets be honest, by this point, The Joker needed a rest.
    I was happy, that the assassins did get more attention. Sadly,    At this point in the series, the game needed a few new things to freshen it up. Fortunately, the approach the story takes is interesting, but I was a bit let down when the "J-man" pops into the game. I was looking more for a story that avoided using the Joker. Because lets be honest, by this point, The Joker needed a rest.
    I was happy, that the assassins did get more attention. Sadly, it does lack the original voice talent of Batman and Joker, but the actors they got for the job portray it their own way. The way I look at it, this was their younger versions being voiced. Which makes the cutscenes a little easier to enjoy.
    As for the gameplay, Rocksteady does what it does best and pulls off another great part of the series.    … Expand
  9. Phoenix123
    May 25, 2018
    9
    The game was fantastic. It does suffer some setbacks without the voices of Kevin Conory and Mark Hamill and Batman and Joker, but the ones voicing them, meant to be younger versions of the characters, did a good job. The game was the most flawed of the Arkham series, but still amazing none the less.
  10. ViniciusBrito
    Jun 2, 2017
    8
    The weakest game into the series, wich not means it's bad, the game still gave me a lot of fun, in all the ways, story, combats, side missions, investigations. The real problem here is that, different than the Asylum to City, this one can't deliver nothing new, The combats still exact the same, just like the stealth, that's good, because for me it works very well, and even after 3 games itThe weakest game into the series, wich not means it's bad, the game still gave me a lot of fun, in all the ways, story, combats, side missions, investigations. The real problem here is that, different than the Asylum to City, this one can't deliver nothing new, The combats still exact the same, just like the stealth, that's good, because for me it works very well, and even after 3 games it remains to good.
    The only thing that is better in this game is the detective mode, work in a larger way and is pretty cool, but the rest, pretty much the same.
    So, why it deserves a 8 ? simple, the same reason the other 2 are phenomenal, because the story line and the characters, the joker in this game seems even crazier here, wich is awesome, you see the madness i his eyes, smile, the game show it in an terrific way, Bane as well has class, is smart and powefull. The story, even simpler, still having moments that is thoughfull and very curious, some moments showing the batman in his detective need to find the enemy weakness otherwise would have been spanked, it's represented in an awesome way.
    The online mode, in my opinion, is so cool, the way they put 2 teams to fight eachother, and having batman and robin hide and trying to catch them without getting notice is very fun to do, it's just to bad that is hard to find people to play there.    … Expand
  11. XJoseManuel10X
    Apr 1, 2018
    8
    Batman: Arkham Origins is a 2013 action-adventure video game developed by WB Games Montréal and published by Warner Bros. The game is the third entry in the popular Batman Arkham games and serves as a prequel to the first game Batman: Arkham Asylum.

    + Good Presentation + The Story was Much Better Than Asylum and City + The Boss Fights are Much Better Than Previous Games + Characters    Batman: Arkham Origins is a 2013 action-adventure video game developed by WB Games Montréal and published by Warner Bros. The game is the third entry in the popular Batman Arkham games and serves as a prequel to the first game Batman: Arkham Asylum.

    + Good Presentation
    + The Story was Much Better Than Asylum and City
    + The Boss Fights are Much Better Than Previous Games
    + Characters Designs are Much Better (Especially Bane)
    + More Aggressive, Darker Batman and Crazier Joker
    + Gordon and Joker early Relationships with Batman
    - The Frame Rate Drop Sometimes
    - Fast Travel Take too Long
    - Lifeless City
    - Shiva Fight was Disappointing

    My Score: 8.5/10    … Expand
  12. AlexvaderII
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    Me gusto bastante la historia de Batman Arkham Origins pero creo que esta un peldaño por debajo de los juegos hechos por Rocksteady, las mecanicas son un calco de los juegos anteriores de Batman solo con algunos añadidos como Gadgets que no están mal pero que no brindan una innovación para que el juego se termine de sentir fresco. Aun así es un gran juego y muy disfrutable en su modoMe gusto bastante la historia de Batman Arkham Origins pero creo que esta un peldaño por debajo de los juegos hechos por Rocksteady, las mecanicas son un calco de los juegos anteriores de Batman solo con algunos añadidos como Gadgets que no están mal pero que no brindan una innovación para que el juego se termine de sentir fresco. Aun así es un gran juego y muy disfrutable en su modo campaña. El multiplayer no me convenció del todo creo que este es otro aspecto negativo del juego por lo cual no lo puedo tomar como algo a destacar dentro de la re-jugabilidad y puede ser que a otras personas les guste pero yo estoy dentro del grupo al cual no.… Expand
  13. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    To be honest, this is an underrated game, and... is my 2nd favorite Arkham game.
    Is not as great as City, but is not a bad game, it feels too similar to City, but I think the story is diferent an soooo epic, this game has a few of the best Arkham moments, and i enjoy this game everytime I play it.
    I know is not the best, because it has a lot of bugs, feels almost the same as City in    To be honest, this is an underrated game, and... is my 2nd favorite Arkham game.
    Is not as great as City, but is not a bad game, it feels too similar to City, but I think the story is diferent an soooo epic, this game has a few of the best Arkham moments, and i enjoy this game everytime I play it.
    I know is not the best, because it has a lot of bugs, feels almost the same as City in terms of gameplay and even the map, but I don´t know, it has something that I love from this game.    … Expand
  14. Anill-Sarkya96
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Most underrated Arkham Game origins has best boss fights in all series game has pretty good story line too.
  15. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  16. vvvlPrincelvvv
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    The game is very good and I enjoyed every moment playing it !! But it is challenging if you want to do it on hard mode.
  17. LilRainboWasabi
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Шикарный приквел к оригинальной трилогии . Сюжет возможно даже лучше чем в них .
  18. Denizarda
    Jan 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even if Batman Arkham series is the worst game, it is quite above a certain quality. The feeling of strokes is a very good game series with everything.… Expand
  19. Exterminador_d7
    May 7, 2020
    9
    The story, gameplay, bosses, and wonderful graphics to the standard of the Arkham series. The only bad thing is the multiplayer mode which, in addition to being horrible to play, is also very difficult to evolve and win the 11 trophies online.
  20. FoxWgamer
    Mar 29, 2020
    8
    Such a good origin story of Batman, really underrated game and the voice actors did a really good job.
  21. JhonMarston
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Eu quero desbloqueio de uma partida no tricô para a vida dele todas armas do red dead online de graça
  22. Hulabuba
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Why the hell this game has so low points?! The best batman game ever. If u don't like knight because of batcar this game is made for u... Really best game ever
  23. Man0fste3l
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This game is really good. Great original story, gameplay is updated and boss battles are unique and different. Only issue is that the map is big for the sake of being big, which makes travel annoying. Overall, really solid Batman game.
  24. BrandoNation23
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    Arkham Origins was a step down, even though a prequel. Was still a lot of fun playing as Batman
  25. CauzeMythical
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    This game is underrated. origins has the best boss fights and the best one of them of all Deathstroke boss fight is the best within the Arkham series.
  26. Darros2
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Un buen juego, incluye villanos que no aparecieron en los juegos anteriores, la historia es buena, aunque no llega al nivel de sus antecesores. Adicionalmente se incorpora un modo online, que cumple con su función y añade algunas horas de entretención al título.
  27. SoapNugget
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    Now Arkham Origins is nowhere near as great of a game as Arkham Asylum or City, but Origins is still a fun game, the boss fights are fantastic in this game, Troy Baker and Roger Craig Smith do a good job at voicing Batman and Joker, the combat is the same as City but it is a bit more unresponsive resulting in you throwing a punch and messing up your combo but you can still have as muchNow Arkham Origins is nowhere near as great of a game as Arkham Asylum or City, but Origins is still a fun game, the boss fights are fantastic in this game, Troy Baker and Roger Craig Smith do a good job at voicing Batman and Joker, the combat is the same as City but it is a bit more unresponsive resulting in you throwing a punch and messing up your combo but you can still have as much fun, overall a fun game… Expand
  28. JoseManuel10_
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    Batman: Arkham Origins is a 2013 action-adventure video game developed by WB Games Montréal and published by Warner Bros. The game is the third entry in the popular Batman Arkham games and serves as a prequel to the first game Batman: Arkham Asylum.

    + Good Presentation + The Story was Much Better Than Asylum and City + The Boss Fights are Much Better Than Previous Games + Characters    Batman: Arkham Origins is a 2013 action-adventure video game developed by WB Games Montréal and published by Warner Bros. The game is the third entry in the popular Batman Arkham games and serves as a prequel to the first game Batman: Arkham Asylum.

    + Good Presentation
    + The Story was Much Better Than Asylum and City
    + The Boss Fights are Much Better Than Previous Games
    + Characters Designs are Much Better (Especially Bane)
    + More Aggressive, Darker Batman and Crazier Joker
    + Gordon and Joker early Relationships with Batman
    - The Frame Rate Drop Sometimes
    - Fast Travel Take too Long
    - Lifeless City
    - Shiva Fight was Disappointing    … Expand
  29. 511andahalf
    Dec 30, 2021
    8
    Still a solid entry in the series. The lack of innovation is a downfall of the game, but the characterization is something very well done and doesn't get enough credit; the way the game makes Batman feel flawed and emotional is incredible. The open world map feels so immersive, and the boss fights are second to none. AO gets unfairly maligned as a poor entry when I think its positivesStill a solid entry in the series. The lack of innovation is a downfall of the game, but the characterization is something very well done and doesn't get enough credit; the way the game makes Batman feel flawed and emotional is incredible. The open world map feels so immersive, and the boss fights are second to none. AO gets unfairly maligned as a poor entry when I think its positives outweigh its negatives.… Expand
  30. Safwanhi
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    "Yes, most of the game seems like a copy of Arkham City, but that doesn't take away the overall high quality that comes from the lush world, the superb fighting system and the great characters WB Montreal created
  31. LucasBalda
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    A história e muito bem desenvolvida,com gráficos bons,e os controles fácies,ótimo jogo pra falar a verdade.
  32. Domdom21br
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    não tenho o que reclamar do jogo, essa trilogia do batman é incrivelmente boa, e eu dou nota 9 pela dublagem brasileira que é a mesma equipe do filme, e ficou perfeito.
  33. MaggieYerkes
    May 6, 2022
    9
    这一作的故事性有明显提升，操作、动作、战役的安排更加直爽快捷。无论是老爷粉，还是喜欢动作冒险游戏的普通玩家，都可以把这一作作为闲下来玩一玩的首选。
  34. baconboy123
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing because the story is well written. The gameplay is awesome, but I really want this game remastered for the PS4, Xbox One, PS5, and the new Xbox that came out.
  35. Kingcornelious
    Feb 13, 2022
    9
    This is one of, if not the best arkham game. The prequel story is enjoyable and makes you want to keep moving forward. The combat is well polished and the environments are perfect. This one deserves way better than it got on release.
  36. MildCritic
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    This is a genuine good attempt by WB Montreal. It is one of their first games ever to be developed by them. They made an amazing prequel that does not step on the other entries of the series. This game has some of the best boss fights of all time. People said the open world is kinda dull and there are no civilians. There are none because of important plot points at the beginning of theThis is a genuine good attempt by WB Montreal. It is one of their first games ever to be developed by them. They made an amazing prequel that does not step on the other entries of the series. This game has some of the best boss fights of all time. People said the open world is kinda dull and there are no civilians. There are none because of important plot points at the beginning of the game. No spoilers. WB Montreal just handed a ton and did their best with this. I recommend.… Expand
  37. lukeprindiville
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    One of my tops games. Very cool and love the winter theme. Favorite Arkham game really, but hard to get your hands on
  38. zach_grech
    May 5, 2022
    8
    This game is extremely underrated. Combat is excellent with great level design. Bosses are excellent as well. So many highlights in this game and it is great to see the origin of all of the villains in the later games. Story is interesting but is held back by the twist main villain.
  39. VictorHugo1482
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    Unfortunately, it's not good like Arkham City or Arkham Asylum, but it was a really fun time playing it.
  40. nathanthew
    Oct 24, 2022
    8
    When I heard that this game is not a direct prequel to the Arkham series, I was kind of skeptical and hesitant. My expectations were low. After playing this game, I was shown how wrong I was. This game is SOLID. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Do I think it's better than Arkham Asylum and Arkham City? No, I do not. Can I see how people don't like this game? Kind of. If you go into this game,When I heard that this game is not a direct prequel to the Arkham series, I was kind of skeptical and hesitant. My expectations were low. After playing this game, I was shown how wrong I was. This game is SOLID. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Do I think it's better than Arkham Asylum and Arkham City? No, I do not. Can I see how people don't like this game? Kind of. If you go into this game, knowing it doesn't fall into the Arkham series, then I think people will enjoy this game as much as I did. Of course it has it's problems, but they don't take away from the fact that this game is pretty solid.… Expand
  41. PaulReds
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    I just finished the main story, what a journey it was!! I liked the scenes and the antagonists mostly. The Batman and Joker performance really killed it. It’s a must-play for a true DC fan, no doubt. PD: for all the kids rating low scores whitout reason, go back to fornite and roblox, txs.
  42. kidsseeghxst
    Oct 30, 2022
    9
    It’s the second best arkham game boss fights are the **** BEST and the story is soooo good.only thing that’s bad about this game is the world is empty and getting around gotham takes a long time
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 30 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  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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