Batman: Arkham Origins

 PlayStation 3
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 998 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 71 out of 998
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  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. LucasBalda
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    A história e muito bem desenvolvida,com gráficos bons,e os controles fácies,ótimo jogo pra falar a verdade.
  11. 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.
  12. BatmanTheNr1
    Oct 3, 2021
    0
    as a big fan of asylum and city, this game was a slap in the face. Why on earth did WB have to make an arkham game??? It's soooo awful, still don't understand why they put their nose into this series
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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。
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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."
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. co3676
    Jul 13, 2023
    6
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 16 out of 46
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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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