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

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Edge Magazine
    Sep 27, 2016
    50
    An apparently new and improved game engine is anything but, with regular framerate drops on PS4, bizarrely stilted animations, and sound effects cutting out entirely during action sequences further deadening the impact of already sloppily edited fight scenes. [Nov 2016, p.121]
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 26, 2016
    60
    A promising, if not stellar start. It may be wise to see if the rest of the season soars before putting your faith in this particular version of the Caped Crusader. [Oct 2016, p.95]
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  3. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 5, 2016
    60
    A steadfastly solid start to Batman’s Telltale series, but Bruce Wayne isn’t the only one with demons to overcome. Some poor writing and acting, plus the usual slowdown and engine troubles means that this isn’t a peak performance for the developer or the character, even if it does set up the rest of the series nicely.
  5. Push Square
    Aug 3, 2016
    50
    When it's obsessing over the broken politics of Gotham, this alternate take on DC's most famous franchise promises plenty – but lacklustre heroics and writing inconsistencies really drag it down.
  6. VideoGamer
    Aug 3, 2016
    60
    This is a Batman game where it's kind of more fun when you're not Batman.
  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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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 91
  3. Negative: 19 out of 91
  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.… Full Review »
  2. 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!    … Full Review »
  3. brockcheese
    Aug 6, 2016
    7
    If you already like telltale games, like I do, then you will love this game. Fans of Batman may be disappointed since there is a lot lessIf you already like telltale games, like I do, then you will love this game. Fans of Batman may be disappointed since there is a lot less crime fighting and more exploration of Bruce Wayne.… Full Review »
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