Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 2: Children of Arkham

 Xbox One
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Game Informer
    Sep 20, 2016
    90
    Telltale’s Batman looked to be a disaster in the making that didn’t quite grasp the Batman source material, but is now shaping up to be a unique take on this beloved character that everyone should play. "Wow” moments are plenty in this episode, and they hit you when you least expect them. Best of all, this story makes you think about Batman’s storied history as much as it wipes the canvas clean to tell a new tale with faces you’ve never seen before.
  2. ICXM
    Sep 21, 2016
    85
    I’m finally getting a sense of direction from the narrative, although I’m sure Telltale will find some way to surprise me. With three episodes left, Bruce’s story is far from over.
  3. High-Def Digest
    Sep 28, 2016
    80
    Batman is gaining steam, a development I hope Telltale can maintain for the rest of the season. I am enjoying the narrative focus on Wayne and the dialogue that, while maintaining a familiar comics camp, can also be genuine when necessary. Children of Arkham easily surpasses Realm of Shadow.
  5. Gameplanet
    Sep 22, 2016
    80
    Telltale’s Batman is off to a great start, but only time will tell as to if the developers can weave a Bats story that ranks among the upper echelon of The Dark Knight’s adventures.
  6. TrueAchievements
    Sep 21, 2016
    80
    Though the score accompanying this review is lower than the score I gave the premiere, in some ways "Children of Arkham" is the superior episode. This game exists first and foremost because it wants to tell a story. While the first episode set the table and promised a lot to be excited about, this follow-up begins to deliver on those promises in ways that are fresh, riveting, and challenging to Bruce, Batman, and the player alike.
  7. Critical Hit
    Sep 21, 2016
    80
    It’s definitely aimed at the Bat-fans, but Telltale is busy crafting a superb story starring the dark knight that manages to feel fresh and brutal.
  8. XGN
    Oct 5, 2016
    75
    Children Of Arkham is great for anyone who is into Batman or Telltale, or both. The story gets deeper and it focuses more on Bruce as a person, which is refreshing. However, the episode suffers from framerate drops and the QTE's still aren't great.
  9. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 21, 2016
    75
    With its second episode Children of Arkham, Batman: The Telltale Series brings ahead its original viewpoint on the story of the Dark Knight. The key gameplay elements are still the same as most Telltale games, but this is pushed into the background by an extremely captivating plot.

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#32 Best Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 4 out of 19
  1. neomoonsevin
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
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  2. Ray6701
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
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  3. ITZZZPERRY
    Jan 3, 2017
    9
    Batman: The Telltale Series- Episode 2: Children of Arkham is a significant improvement over the first episode. The story actually movesBatman: The Telltale Series- Episode 2: Children of Arkham is a significant improvement over the first episode. The story actually moves forward with better pacing, and there is definitely great setups for the future.… Full Review »
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