Batman: The Telltale Series

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2018
    80
    Amid a glut of other Batman stories, this has become one of my all-time favorites. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 72]
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  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 28, 2017
    80
    Batman - The Telltale Series completely caught me off guard in the best way possible. The scene direction combined with the truly exhilarating action and drama made for an unforgettable experience from start to finish. There can be frequent load times and frame rate drops, but they don't really matter as it never gets in the way of the fun and exciting story. What did tarnish an otherwise fantastic game was the awful save system that failed me multiple times, making me repeat 3 hours of gameplay I had already experienced. But if you can get past that and are a fan of The Dark Knight trilogy or Netflix's Daredevil, you should feel right at home and won't want to miss experiencing this new series.
  3. Switch Player
    Nov 29, 2017
    70
    Batman: The Telltale Series brings together some of the franchise's most iconic heroes and villains, weaving a story that is intriguing and thrilling for the most part. It can be predictable at times, and the game engine is well past its sell by date, but fans and newcomers alike will love what Telltale have crafted here.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Nov 24, 2017
    70
    If you’re a fan of Batman and don’t mind the style of Telltale’s episodic point-and-click games this title is worth checking out. Despite its underwhelming technical performance and watered-down visuals, it’s a gritty and violent story that captures Gotham City in a similar way to other modern stories about Batman. Else, if you’re not really a fan of Bruce Wayne and his after hour activities, maybe hold out until another episodic Telltale game based on a different series is released.
  6. Attack of the Fanboy
    Nov 14, 2017
    70
    Fans should definitely check this game out, though the Nintendo Switch version does lack a lot of the polish seen on other platforms. But if you want to take your Batman experience on the go then this is your best choice.
  7. Wccftech
    Nov 27, 2017
    65
    Not bad by any means, but the seriously plodding pace for the first few episodes kills much of the excitement in Batman - The Telltale Series. Though the game really picks up for a great crescendo in the latter two episodes.
  8. Cubed3
    Nov 15, 2017
    60
    While Batman: The Telltale Series pulls off a novel retelling of the titular Bat's origin, it still falls into the same traps that plague much of Telltale's catalogue of games. Low stakes choices, inconsistent storytelling, and short episodes all culminate in a season that squanders all its potential by the finale. This is especially disappointing since there are genuine high points. The relationship between Bruce and Selina is handled excellently, and the concept behind Harvey Dent's downfall is arguably more iconic than ever thanks to the intimate nature of the game. Unfortunately, these moments aren't enough to save the story from unearned twists and a lacklustre conclusion. Batman: The Telltale Series is worthwhile enough for Batman fans looking for an original story sporting a fresh-faced Bruce Wayne, but this is one series that will struggle to win over any Telltale detractors.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 89
  3. Negative: 6 out of 89
  1. VideofulJoe
    Dec 17, 2019
    7
    Una grandiosa película interactiva que intenta crear su propia mitología de Batman con una historia original llena de buenos giros eUna grandiosa película interactiva que intenta crear su propia mitología de Batman con una historia original llena de buenos giros e increíbles personajes. Con esto dicho, este tipo de videojuegos no son para todo el mundo, ya que carecen de acción desenfrenada o desafíos a nivel de Gameplay. Si no tienes paciencia para experiencias que se cuecen a fuego lento, huye de este título!

    Lo Bueno:

    - Una gran historia del murciélago.
    - El impacto de las decisiones en la historia sí se puede ver.

    Lo Malo:

    - Los juegos de Telltale no son del gusto de todos.    … Full Review »
  2. Frank_James
    Mar 10, 2018
    0
    Please save yourself from this headache.

    I bought the hard copy of this game and enjoyed the first three episodes. Unfortunately, upon    Please save yourself from this headache.

    I bought the hard copy of this game and enjoyed the first three episodes. Unfortunately, upon entering episode 4, none of my choices were saved and the game proceeded with what I assume to be the default story choices. To add insult to injury, I cannot finish Episode 5 - literally. The game freezes at different points and when I load it up again, none of my progress within the chapter has been saved. QC has always been spotty on Telltale games, but nothing holds a candle to this.

    I hope no one else has to deal with this, but from what I've read on the forums I'm not the only one.    … Full Review »
  3. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Nov 16, 2017
    7
    Really enjoyed it. Batman: The Telltale Series is a fantastic game that rethinks the well-trodden universe of Bruce Wayne. Perhaps Batman: TheReally enjoyed it. Batman: The Telltale Series is a fantastic game that rethinks the well-trodden universe of Bruce Wayne. Perhaps Batman: The Telltale Series’ greatest flaw is inconsistency; playing each episode separately can make some of the weaknesses of the lesser episodes, like technical issues and poor pacing, more apparent in a way that most other Telltale series do not suffer from. The Nintendo Switch version does lack a lot of the polish seen on other platforms.… Full Review »
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