Batman: The Telltale Series

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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
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  1. 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: 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 sufferReally 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.… Expand
  2. 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 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    Una 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.    … Expand
  3. 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 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,    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.    … Expand
  4. Hurrikhan
    Mar 27, 2018
    0
    I expected an adventure game where my choices would affect the outcome.

    Instead I get an pseudo-interactive movie where my choices are mostly cosmetic, when they are not blatantly ignored by referencing a choice I specifically didn't do. (Plot-hole galore) What I certainly didn't expect are the QTE that sometimes take you by surprise and can be more difficult than for an action game.    I expected an adventure game where my choices would affect the outcome.

    Instead I get an pseudo-interactive movie where my choices are mostly cosmetic, when they are not blatantly ignored by referencing a choice I specifically didn't do. (Plot-hole galore)

    What I certainly didn't expect are the QTE that sometimes take you by surprise and can be more difficult than for an action game. Which would be bearable if on top of this, there was a rewind feature (It use to be the case I believe). Most of the time it does not matter, but when it does and you've failed a critical QTE by one press, you can only restart the whole chapter or accept the pitiful outcome.

    When I want an action challenge, I play Demon Souls, Monster Hunter or Bloodborne. This was meant to be relaxing.

    I see no point enduring more of this : I'll never play another Telltale, ever.    … Expand
  5. ion87
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Absolutely love this game. Really enjoyed playing and living as Batman dealing with decsion.
  6. hoppynsc
    Feb 23, 2020
    7
    Solid entry in the now defunct Telltale franchises that takes some liberties with the source material but mostly provides an engaging story. The biggest problem is the glitches, which distract from the gameplay, but the rest is solidly executed, from the voice acting to the story telling, which takes some twists but leads to a satisfying conclusion. Seeing how cheap this game is now,Solid entry in the now defunct Telltale franchises that takes some liberties with the source material but mostly provides an engaging story. The biggest problem is the glitches, which distract from the gameplay, but the rest is solidly executed, from the voice acting to the story telling, which takes some twists but leads to a satisfying conclusion. Seeing how cheap this game is now, too, is definitely worth picking up.… Expand
  7. mefzeldernx
    Apr 14, 2018
    8
    Tras la primer actualización de Batman de Telltale pasa de ser un juego problemático a uno muy bueno, la historia no se congela y finalmente uno puede sumergirse de lleno en éste universo del detective encapuchado.
    La jugabilidad es la de siempre, tomar elecciones y quick time events para crear situaciones de acción. La narrativa es la protagonista, y en esta reimaginación de Batman,    Tras la primer actualización de Batman de Telltale pasa de ser un juego problemático a uno muy bueno, la historia no se congela y finalmente uno puede sumergirse de lleno en éste universo del detective encapuchado.
    La jugabilidad es la de siempre, tomar elecciones y quick time events para crear situaciones de acción. La narrativa es la protagonista, y en esta reimaginación de Batman, logran crear una historia que gustará y dejará tensos a quién lo pruebe.
    La experiencia en Switch ya es perfecta, poder reproducir esta serie en cualquier momento es genial, sobretodo porque los gráficos animados no te piden que lo veas en una pantalla gigante. Si tienen Switch una buena opción para los fans de las historias interactivas.    … Expand
  8. jerryy
    Dec 13, 2017
    6
    Always like heavy rain series kind of games. Every thing is good for this game except its a little too short. I spent only less than 10 hours to finish the whole game, i'm expecting it to be a lot longer. With a price like that, simple visual effects, and not too complicated game play, i'm pretty disappointed about the game length.

    Overall, it is fun though, just that it is too short,    Always like heavy rain series kind of games. Every thing is good for this game except its a little too short. I spent only less than 10 hours to finish the whole game, i'm expecting it to be a lot longer. With a price like that, simple visual effects, and not too complicated game play, i'm pretty disappointed about the game length.

    Overall, it is fun though, just that it is too short, not worth the price paying.    … Expand
  9. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    A great telltale game that works well on the Nintendo Switch. Totally recommend it especially to DC fans and Batman fans.
  10. Br_AgSs
    Jan 20, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although Im not the biggest fan of Telltale, I kinda enjoy The Walking Dead by telltale,but this game is stupid. The story is bad, too much drama for a Batman game. The dialogues are bad. There is too much Bruce Wayne , and the Batman is a terrible fighter. The game reinvention of classic DC characters are bad and stupid. Oswald Cobblepot was turned in a stupid and useless dude. Vicky Vale was turn into Lady Arkham , wich is a terribly bad written character . The time attacks are stupidly easy . Through the gameplay I had several issues with bugs and bad optimization.… Expand
  11. Ghazman2019
    Jul 26, 2019
    6
    This game is a Telltale Game, which means theirs nothing else special about this game however, if you can find this game for about £20 like I did then I do recommend you to get this game!
  12. Kacek1996
    Dec 27, 2019
    8
    It is a clever game with a cool plot. Sometimes it is shocking and sometimes the plot is predictable. I had some issues with the frame rate and thanks to this I missed a few of QTE. Choices in this game weren't as game changing as I would like them to be, but it was fun to have a choice. Graphics looks good, I do like the comic art style. I do prefer the switch version over the PC (IIt is a clever game with a cool plot. Sometimes it is shocking and sometimes the plot is predictable. I had some issues with the frame rate and thanks to this I missed a few of QTE. Choices in this game weren't as game changing as I would like them to be, but it was fun to have a choice. Graphics looks good, I do like the comic art style. I do prefer the switch version over the PC (I played this game on PC 3 years earlier and I had more fun with this game on my switch). Also, Joker is my favourite person from all the DC universe and he was there (btw, I do like Telltales interpretation of Joker). Overall I have spent a pleasant time with this game 7.6/10. It was a good revision of the plot before I started the sequel. (It's worth to buy this game on sale)… Expand
  13. bergcamp101
    Sep 14, 2020
    7
    Very enjoyable game! I always wondered, how Telltale could work with the Batman character, but they really made it splendid!
  14. JAG7
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    Great game! I’m a DC fan since forever! Don’t understand why the hate of some of the reviews!! It’s a great game! I enjoyed it a lot. Great story!!
  15. WendyStamps
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    Awesome game dude I love it so much bro it's amazing experience Awesome man wow
  16. ayuwooh
    Apr 16, 2023
    6
    The Batman - Telltale Series game offers a unique antagonist and a decent storyline, but unfortunately, it falls short in many areas. While the detective gameplay can be enjoyable, it quickly becomes repetitive. The combat stance is similar to that of the Arkham games, which is a nice touch, and the white-eyed Batman is a welcomed feature. However, the prompt timers are awful, and the QTEsThe Batman - Telltale Series game offers a unique antagonist and a decent storyline, but unfortunately, it falls short in many areas. While the detective gameplay can be enjoyable, it quickly becomes repetitive. The combat stance is similar to that of the Arkham games, which is a nice touch, and the white-eyed Batman is a welcomed feature. However, the prompt timers are awful, and the QTEs are too fast, unpredictable, and often irrelevant. The choices you make throughout the game seem to have little impact on the outcome, and the achievements are more like participation trophies. The graphics and animations are inconsistent and lack depth, and the sounds are often missing or inconsistent, making it difficult to get fully immersed in the game. Additionally, the voice acting can be off at times, and the character design for the Penguin are not what fans have come to expect. Overall, compared to other games released in 2016 and previous Telltale masterpieces, the Batman - Telltale Series is a letdown.… Expand
  17. MANofPIE117
    Jun 18, 2023
    6
    the game is kinda mid. The story's really good, but other things ruin it
    here's why
    the game doesn't let the player control the game that much. The feature where after a episode or another point of the game [the choices percentage thing] doesn't really belong in the game
    [it's just statistics nonsense]
    6/10

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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
  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]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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