Batman: The Telltale Series

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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
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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

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#67 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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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
  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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