Batman: Arkham Origins

1. drebin8

   Oct 25, 2013

   10

   Played 1.5 hours so far. There are a few minor glitches, but it doesn't detract from the game (if you use a controller and have Synergy it mayPlayed 1.5 hours so far. There are a few minor glitches, but it doesn't detract from the game (if you use a controller and have Synergy it may behave weirdly, just disable synergy or put the other computer to sleep my mouse only went off the left screen). Still set in Arkham City, plus a bit more across the bridge, and the Batcave is there. Still has the same combat. Thus far, they seem to have done well. It's very fun to play and has very good dialogue and story.
   
   I do find it weird having Batman ask who certain villains are, or anyone being like "who's the Batman? You made him up!" or "you're just seeing things!", since we obviously know who Batman is as well as several of the villains that Batman doesn't know yet...
   
   Very glad I got it. You won't be disappointed. Put your fears to rest, they didn't produce a half-assed game.… Expand

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2. mrmonster

   Jan 12, 2014

   10

   Personally, i think this is the best of all the Arkham games. it had the best storyline, the best graphics, and some pretty awesome newPersonally, i think this is the best of all the Arkham games. it had the best storyline, the best graphics, and some pretty awesome new gadgets. I don't see why it was only a Mixed or Average among the critics.… Expand

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4. RiddleMeThis

   Jan 27, 2015

   9

   I've had many more glitches with FIFA, Madden or COD games. So, why is everyone so upset about having a few glitches with this game? BecauseI've had many more glitches with FIFA, Madden or COD games. So, why is everyone so upset about having a few glitches with this game? Because the previous 2 games put the bar so high it was obvious this game was goint to be the ugly one of the trio.
   
   Even then, the game has its ups and downs: It expands poorly on gameplay, gadgets and exploration departments, with one point (after acquiring certain item) where the fights became insanely easy and boring.
   
   On the other hand, the game is great at expanding the Arkham universe. While I was worried about Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill not returning as Batman and The Joker, the latter being replaced by Troy Baker showed to be an excelent choice. The best part of the game comes in the form of a flashback the clown has while being psychologically questioned.
   
   The multiplayer shows us why Rocksteady wanted the Arkham games to be a single player universe, and after a few matches become repetitive and highly unbalanced. Sometimes, waiting in a lobby takes longer than the match itself. Make this most time.
   
   Even then, the game as a stand-alone is a wonderful game, and patches have made the experience far more enjoyable (I had this glitch on I Am The Night mode when my gadgets kept disappearing, thus making further progress impossible. This was fixed long ago). I repeat: previous titles don't make this game bad as a stand alone title.… Expand

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5. Dperks

   Aug 27, 2022

   8

   Arkham origins is probably the most underrated game in its respective series. Although it is understandable as to why it has the reputationArkham origins is probably the most underrated game in its respective series. Although it is understandable as to why it has the reputation that it does developed by a separate studio then Rocksteady who were hard at work working on Arkham Knight for next gen it was decided to have a prequel game developed using the same engine and assets from Arkham City. As a result the game feels and looks a bit like a very large piece of DLC for City. And visually the game doesn't look amazing at least in the open world which also feels a bit empty and boring at times. And other then some new gadgets there isn't much different from this game play wise from the previous title although the Shock Gloves are very satisfying to use in combat. What the game lacks in visuals though Id say they more then make for in the plot and content of the game. I wont go too far into the plot set two years into Batman crusade you must face against various assassins' hired to kill the Batman. And I must day I like most of the characters they picked for this game Deathstrock, Anarchy, Firefly there's plenty of old and new faces for the series and speaking of these characters this game has probably the best boss battles of the series. The other games aren't really known for there boss battles but this game has some really good ones like the fight with Deathstoke or Bane. So while the game can feel a bit repetitious and visually dull the game play is still solid and the plot is interesting with some pretty good boss battles added in.… Expand

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6. C3realkillah

   Oct 28, 2013

   7

   A good game definitely not the best in the Arkham series. Graphics are bout the same a bit better than Arkham city. Story is top notch. TheA good game definitely not the best in the Arkham series. Graphics are bout the same a bit better than Arkham city. Story is top notch. The gameplay... Is the same. The open world feels empty and feels like you already been there. Combat is mostly the same. The only new feature new to the Arkham verse is reconstructing a crime scene these are very fun and cool to watch. In the end this game boils down to being a rehash nowhere near terrible but it just feels to similar to Arkham city and not worth $60 in my opinion. A good game but not great.… Expand

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7. memus

   Dec 30, 2022

   6

   The worst Batman Arkham game is still surprisingly playable. WB Games Montréal tries to replicate Rocksteady's approach but fails to do so.The worst Batman Arkham game is still surprisingly playable. WB Games Montréal tries to replicate Rocksteady's approach but fails to do so. However, the foundation by Rocksteady is so solid, that the game works anyway.
   
   Pros:
   + Game mechanics are directly copied from Rocksteady games and they work quite well.
   + Gotham lore is still well-written.
   + The game is set at Christmas, so playing it during the Holiday season was fun.
   + The outfits of the Black Mask gang are cool: suits, turtlenecks, and golden chains.
   
   Cons:
   - The main story is cheap. While Rocksteady games introduced a new angle on Batman and Joker characters that worked well specifically for video games, WB Games Montréal just rehashes ideas from Nolan movies. It makes the story predictable and disappointing. Like 4/10 at best.
   - Tutorials miss the mark. In half the places the stuff is over-explained: like you're not even given a second to think about the puzzles, Batman immediately voices the solution. In other places (like the Deathstroke fight), the new mechanics are not introduced/explained at all. It makes the difficulty curve hilariously uneven.
   - Open-world design clashes with the linear gadget tree. And backtracking is not a lot of fun in this one.
   - Bugs, bugs, bugs. The game crashed 10+ times on me. Interrogate actions didn't trigger from time to time. Some scenes were missing voiceover.… Expand

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8. Broyax

   Nov 6, 2022

   0

   Il est sorti après les deux autres et a été développé par un autre studio… et cela étant, il a repris toutes les mécaniques les plus péniblesIl est sorti après les deux autres et a été développé par un autre studio… et cela étant, il a repris toutes les mécaniques les plus pénibles et rajouté (encore) de la lourdeur à ce qui était (déjà) bien lourdingue… c’est dire -tout de même- l’étendue des dégâts de ce ‘ »Arkham Origins » qui fait tout pour vous soûler à mort !
   
   On tombe en outre sur une tonne de remplissage avec des merdes à trouver, activer, décrypter, ramasser, détruire dans la ville entière… ça déborde ! toutes les conneries de Nigma sont là par exemple, encore puisque c’était déjà le cas dans Arkham City. Sauf qu’ici, c’est pire… ou du moins, c’est l’impression que ça donne.
   
   La jouabilité est donc toujours aussi casse-couilles avec en prime des boss qui le sont encore plus, dont l’un, Deathmachin de mon cul (il est chié lui, putain !), est à vous rendre fou puisque tout le combat n’est qu’un gros paquet de QTE à peine déguisés !
   
   De toute façon, comme dit plus avant, le jeu reste lourd, d’une lourdeur inexpugnable qui rend les affrontements fastidieux (lesquels sont quasiment des suites de QTE improbables, les obligations du ‘contre’ obligatoire…) alors que les possibilités d’infiltration s’avèrent compliquées et stériles, quand elles ne sont pas tout simplement… caduques !
   
   On veut bien être patient mais ce Batman-là, on n’en veut pas : c’est un jeu démoulé par des baltringues qui ont tellement chargé la barque qu’elle coule à pic jusqu’au fond, un jeu emporté par les affres de son propre poids : pas étonnant qu’il sombre aussi vite… finalement !… Expand

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