Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 1: Realm of Shadows

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  • Summary: Rendered to look like a living, breathing comic book, Telltale's vision of Batman featureS a cast of talent including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale, Enn Reitel as Alfred Pennyworth, Murphy Guyer as Lieutenant James Gordon,Rendered to look like a living, breathing comic book, Telltale's vision of Batman featureS a cast of talent including Troy Baker in the role of Bruce Wayne, Travis Willingham as Harvey Dent, Erin Yvette as Vicki Vale, Enn Reitel as Alfred Pennyworth, Murphy Guyer as Lieutenant James Gordon, Richard McGonagle as Carmine Falcone, and Laura Bailey as Selina Kyle. [Telltale]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Gaming Age
    Aug 2, 2016
    100
    Batman has had many games over the years, mostly trash and a few quite memorable. Telltale Games has knocked it out of the park, and if episode one is any indication, I see a solid contender for Game of the Year right here.
  2. Game Rant
    Aug 6, 2016
    90
    The Bruce Wayne sections help develop the plot and present the player with dialogue choices that will pull their allegiance in one way or another. While the Batman sequences truly typify the character, highlighting both his skills as a detective and a tactician.
  3. Hobby Consolas
    Aug 18, 2016
    80
    An adventure game centered on the narrative with an interesting plot that is faithful to the spirit of Batman. A game that allows us to better know Bruce Wayne in his role of night watchman and member of high society.
  4. Vandal
    Aug 3, 2016
    75
    Telltale has done a good job with Batman, but it failed to surprise us. We have a solid foundation, but they need to work harder to make it something as good as you would expect from this studio and the Dark Knight.
  5. PlaySense
    Aug 21, 2016
    75
    Telltale more than anything manages to capture what it's like to be Bruce Wayne. It does an admirable attempt at capturing what it's like to be Batman too, but ultimately falls a bit short due to the limitations of the chosen format.
  6. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 4, 2016
    75
    Batman: The Telltale Series is off to a strong, if very basic, start. It shows promise of the ability to be more than just another Batman story, though Realm of Shadows did dabble in the ultra accessible exposition more than I (or just about any other Batman fan) would have liked.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 2, 2016
    50
    A disappointing start to what should be a potential rich concept, with an overfamiliar storyline and bland presentation.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. monkeyking0815
    Aug 4, 2016
    10
    By now everybody should know what to expect from a telltale game. Batman: The Telltale Series follows the same formula. But if you like thisBy now everybody should know what to expect from a telltale game. Batman: The Telltale Series follows the same formula. But if you like this kind of modern visual novels thats not a bad thing. The storytelling is good and the characterization spot on. This is Batman as he should be. If you liked "The Wolf among us", "The Walking Dead" or "Tales from the Borderlands" and if you are a fan of the Dark Knight, this is a definitive recommendation for you. Enjoy.… Expand
  2. RFlaxy
    Aug 7, 2016
    9
    Yet again another amazing game by telltale. The whole Episode 1 was amazing a few bugs here and there but didn't ruin the experience for me.Yet again another amazing game by telltale. The whole Episode 1 was amazing a few bugs here and there but didn't ruin the experience for me. As it is a telltale game i loved the choose your own story type thing that they do with Walking Dead and the others and i wouldn't think the game would have been the same if it wasn't made by telltale. I loved the portrayal for Batman/Bruce Wayne and cant wait for Episode 2. Overall a amazing game and keep it up and can't wait for Episode 2… Expand
  4. Natedogg0310
    Aug 16, 2016
    8
    I have been a fan of Telltale since the Walking Dead: Season 1, but even as a fan, I have to say that most of their recent work has beenI have been a fan of Telltale since the Walking Dead: Season 1, but even as a fan, I have to say that most of their recent work has been lacking of what I know they can do. That all changed once I played Batman: The Telltale Series. I found the story to be quite interesting and putting a twist on Batman's story. Telltale also added new features such as a new multiplayer option where you can play with friends and vote on different choices, in the game. I also felt like the choices have bigger consequences compare to some of their recents games and let you change Batman as the person we knew. However, this game isn't perfect, the game can be broken sometimes as frame rates drop largely, also the game didn't have much of action,being a Batman game, except the beginning and the end. In the end, Batman: The Telltale Series is the right move for putting Telltale back on track.… Expand
  5. MC2411
    Aug 17, 2016
    7
    The Good: very good improved gameplay with replayable variables; new kind of story in Batman's universe.

    The bad: I didn't really feel    The Good: very good improved gameplay with replayable variables; new kind of story in Batman's universe.

    The bad: I didn't really feel characterized with Bruce/Batman, probably because he is a protagonist known worldwide for almost a century, very different of protagonists of previous games ; mostly of the choices only affect Bruce/Batman's reputation.

    Conclussion: i hope next episodes have choices more difficult to select.    … Expand
  6. Underpants158
    Aug 4, 2016
    6
    PROS:
    -A promising ending for this beginning. Hopefully it can go places.
    -You get to do the telltale thing again of saying things and    PROS:
    -A promising ending for this beginning. Hopefully it can go places.
    -You get to do the telltale thing again of saying things and having people remember them.

    CONS:
    -brah, get a new engine already.
    -rather by the books
    -Feels like a cheap imitation of batman. That or maybe I am sick of hearing about his dead parents. IT HAPPENED 30 YEARS AGO BRUCE! GET OVER IT!    … Expand
  7. GetDaRekM8
    Aug 16, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Telltale holding up the mantle of Batman after Rocksteady doesn't look very interesting. The story is to repetitive and dull, boring. It constantly just keeps on mentioning Bruce's dead parents. Second, unlike any Telltale game before, if you fail the prompt nothing happens, in the Wolf among us if you fail a prompt it affects the story, as for this it doesn't, the only thing is that your special move meter won't fill up. Third, the choices i make don't seem to be making a difference at all, i played this episode twice and tried different approaches and nothing different is happening, if you're nice to Falcone or not the whole Wayne conspiracy thing still happens. The only choices that feel like they're gonna make a difference is talking to Catwoman, i just took the nice ones in hopes that you get the chance to sleep with her in some point at the game.… Expand
  8. thedaarkbatty
    Sep 19, 2016
    0
    Telltale games are the masters of pretending that your choices matter. These games annoy me to no end. Absolutely non of your choices effectTelltale games are the masters of pretending that your choices matter. These games annoy me to no end. Absolutely non of your choices effect the games story or outcome at all. For a game that's supposed to be a choose your own adventure, there's basically no consequence in any of your actions. Not to mention the graphics are horrible… Expand

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