Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition

 Xbox 360
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Game Over Online
    Apr 7, 2014
    78
    It’s got some rough edges visually, but also has some striking shots that will dazzle thanks to impressive lighting effects and features the same kind of music that made the other Arkham games so atmospheric.
  2. Worth Playing
    May 1, 2014
    70
    Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition can be a fun game if you're able to get past the stumbling blocks.
  3. GamingTrend
    Apr 10, 2014
    70
    Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate combines the series’ trademark combat and exploration and tosses them into a sidescrolling platformer with surprisingly pleasant results.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 4, 2014
    70
    The home consoles and PC editions of Batman Arkham Asylum: Blackgate feel as good as the PS Vita version, with overhauled graphics and audio, and some minor gameplay additions.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine
    May 30, 2014
    65
    Blackgate succeeds in channeling Arkham's open-world structure into a 2.5D format, but runs into pacing issues and hackneyed dialogue along the way. [July 2014, p.70]
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  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 24, 2014
    60
    Not so much a misfire as misplaced. [June 2014, p.76]
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  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    May 6, 2014
    60
    The move to a 2.5D style isn’t exactly sloppy so much as unimaginative and while it entertains in bursts, it’s too often a dull addition to the series.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    Apr 8, 2014
    60
    With tighter, arcade-style combat, a more interesting environment, and less time-wasting tedium in the exploration sections, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate could have been an entertaining Metroidvania game. As it is, it's a wholly middling experience.
  10. DarkStation
    Apr 21, 2014
    30
    All Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate is (aside from a terrible name that feels super stitched together) is a boring game in a great franchise that reminds you how to not translate a game from 3D to 2D.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#32 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#32 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2014

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. AndreiKiller98
    Apr 1, 2014
    6
    just good...graphics..eeh..good enough..sound ok..voice acting good...gameplay not good..the story its ok...anyway the game is notjust good...graphics..eeh..good enough..sound ok..voice acting good...gameplay not good..the story its ok...anyway the game is not worthless...i give a 6 because am a truly batman series fan ;)… Full Review »
  2. CarM21
    Apr 12, 2014
    6
    Average attempt at reviving the buggy game that still has not been fixed.I would suggest only buying this game and DLC if you are a trueAverage attempt at reviving the buggy game that still has not been fixed.I would suggest only buying this game and DLC if you are a true batman fan.The story seems to change tone and pace too much for me to get REALLY into it,I have always liked Batman but have found myself to like Superman better,if that negates my opinion for you so be it.… Full Review »
  3. CloudStrife05
    Aug 23, 2021
    6
    I love Batman, I love side scrollers. I did not compare this at all to the Arkham main line games but for some reason, this just did not workI love Batman, I love side scrollers. I did not compare this at all to the Arkham main line games but for some reason, this just did not work for me as much as I wanted to. I could not finish it but it still has nice graphics and easy controllers to handle.… Full Review »
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