Batman Begins

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  • Summary: Step into the shadows of Gotham City's dangerous criminal underworld as Batman. Based on the movie of the same name, Batman Begins lets you explore both the origins of the "dark knight" and his transformation into a superhero. As Batman, you must use your strength and an array ofStep into the shadows of Gotham City's dangerous criminal underworld as Batman. Based on the movie of the same name, Batman Begins lets you explore both the origins of the "dark knight" and his transformation into a superhero. As Batman, you must use your strength and an array of high-tech gadgets to fight the evil forces that threaten the city, including Scarecrow, Ra's Al Ghul, and Carmine Falcone.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 56
  3. Negative: 3 out of 56
  1. Stuff
    100
    Longtime Bat-gamers can consider Batman Begins the cave-engineered antidote to the Bat-crap that's been dropping on consoles in recent years.
  2. GamerFeed
    80
    The gameplay goes deeper than expected with stealth elements and the ability to build a fearful reputation and then kicks it into high gear with some thrilling racing sequences.
  3. Game Informer
    73
    Is it great? Heck no. Does it offer little substance, but an enjoyable handful of thrills? It does, more often than not. [Aug 2005, p.97]
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  4. GameSpot
    68
    Unfortunately, the gameplay feels too much like a mishmash of several other well-known gaming franchises and ends up overly simplistic.
  5. Edge Magazine
    60
    Where the game really succeeds, however, beyond providing a robust and solid, if unassuming model of explorative stealth and attack, is in fulfilling that old and oft-forgotten criterion - putting the gamer inside the movie. [Aug 2005, p.95]
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  6. G4 TV
    60
    A reasonably engaging, yet perfectly average experience--much like most summer blockbusters.
  7. Computer Games Magazine
    30
    You've basically got a barely interactive "Splinter Cell for Dummies." [Sept 2005, p.91]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. GeorgeR.
    Jun 15, 2005
    10
    Fun as hell!
  2. MaxP.
    Dec 14, 2004
    10
    great sound, great graphics, great play......great game.
  4. Jediknight0330
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    I played this game so much as a kid. I think it’s still a really solid game. Arkham games are much better by comparison but this gameI played this game so much as a kid. I think it’s still a really solid game. Arkham games are much better by comparison but this game definitely inspired those games. It’s worth playing if you still have an Xbox or PS2. Most of the actors in the movie did the voices for their characters as well. Some good performances, some not so good. But I appreciate that they’re there. It makes you feel even more connected to the movie characters imo. Like Tobey Maguire for the Spider-Man games.… Expand
  5. HarryS.
    Jun 13, 2005
    8
    The controls are a little loose for my taste, but the game is a solid actioner with some nice graphics and good performances by the original The controls are a little loose for my taste, but the game is a solid actioner with some nice graphics and good performances by the original film actors. It's not going to win any awards, but it's fun and much better than the typical movie cash-in.… Expand
  6. Sonofspam
    Jun 27, 2011
    8
    This is a great game for fans of the movie and general Bat-man fans.

    most of the game revolves around stealth and creeping around and then    This is a great game for fans of the movie and general Bat-man fans.

    most of the game revolves around stealth and creeping around and then literally putting the fear into the crooks which makes it easier to defeat them.

    there is also a bat-mobile level which is great.

    The game has great graphics and controls.

    the only problem that it might be too easy for hardcore gamers.    … Expand
  7. KyleM.
    Jul 5, 2005
    8
    I'm playing this game right now,and so far it looks alright.the combat is real good,the graphics and the voiceacting are great.the only I'm playing this game right now,and so far it looks alright.the combat is real good,the graphics and the voiceacting are great.the only thing bad about this game is that there is way too much swinging on pipes,and sneaking around than there is action.… Expand
  8. JohnL.
    Oct 14, 2005
    1
    This game was terrible to say the least....The fighting looks like crap and the mechanics are really sloppy, Im cosidered by most to be a This game was terrible to say the least....The fighting looks like crap and the mechanics are really sloppy, Im cosidered by most to be a pretty hardcore gamer and I could NOT get used to the camera inverted or otherwise...I'm seriously disappointed in this game because Im a BAtman fan first and a gamer second, but I couldnt stomach it this game is just awful...Do what I did after playing this, replay Ninja gaiden or go out and buy Ninja gaiden black.… Expand

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#44 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005