Chapter 5 - Zero Sum Game | Episode 4 - What Ails You Batman: The Enemy Within Guide
Last update: 07 May 2018
The penultimate chapter of episode five contains a very important decision that has an utmost effect on the course of the whole episode.
Important choice
Bruce has returned to his hideout. You'll receive control over the hero - proceed to the main computer. It turns out that there is something wrong with Alfred:
Dialogue |
It's me, Bruce. |
Thomas isn't here. |
Shh, you're okay. |
... |
Dialogue |
Come on, off the floor. |
We can't ignore this. |
Just take it slow. |
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Take a look at the options available at the computer, while the conversation with Alfred will continue in the background:
Dialogue |
Only because they don't know. |
I doubt Harley would care. |
Riddler would enjoy this. |
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Dialogue |
Quit avoiding the doctor. |
I might come with you. |
I can arrange that. |
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The conversation with Alfred will be interrupted by a phone call from Avesta:
Dialogue |
Wait and let me help. |
It's too dangerous. |
Just be careful. |
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The action is taken to the Wayne Manor. Bruce, Alfred, and Tiffany are waiting for the doctor. A conversation begins:
Dialogue |
Don't worry at all. |
It's a definite concern. |
Let him tell you. |
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The further course of the conversation is influenced by the choice made in the third episode, where Bruce could reveal that he is the Batman:
- You haven't revealed the truth
- You've revealed that Bruce Wayne is the Batman.
You haven't revealed the truth
In this case, Tiffany will ask for your advice regarding the job in the Agency:
Dialogue |
Well, it's up to you. |
They're dangerous. |
Don't do it. |
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Dialogue |
You're making mistake. |
You'd be a good fit. |
Please be careful. |
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The conversation will be interrupted by a message from John - Bruce will leave the building.
You've confessed that Bruce Wayne is the Batman
In this case, Tiffany will show you her new costume and a design of a weapon for Batman:
Dialogue |
I hate guns. |
They're a crutch. |
Batman doesn't kill. |
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Dialogue |
Not even once. |
Of course I have. |
I won't let myself. |
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Same as in the previous case - Bruce will receive a message from John and leave the building.
The action is taken to a mysterious room. You can now control your hero - search the room. Looking at the "Jack-in-the-box" will push the story forward - you need to press the buttons appearing on the screen to wind the toy.
You can now proceed to the pathway shown by the screenshot above. Continue traveling forward and watch out for mannequins popping up across the hallway. You'll soon encounter John and a few dead agents. A dialogue will begin:
Dialogue |
It's okay, just calm down. |
Let me see your hands. |
What did you do?! |
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John will say that he acted in self-defense, but Bruce will notice a bullet wound on the female agent's back.
Dialogue |
You did what you had to. |
Just be straight with me. |
You don't sound sure... |
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Depending on the choice of the dialogue option, the conversation will play out differently.
- You did what you had to
- Just be straight with me or You don't sound sure
You did what you had to
John will start talking about his transformation:
Dialogue: |
You're scaring me. |
Are you back to normal? |
We need to get you help. |
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Dialogue |
I really want to. |
Without a doubt. |
I think you're dangerous. |
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John will start talking about Bruce's secrets
Dialogue |
I don't have secrets. |
Criminals keep secrets. |
You also kept secrets. |
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It turns out that John has discovered Bruce's secret identity:
Dialogue |
Yes, I'm Batman. |
That's ridiculous. |
Think what you want. |
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The conversation ends with a very important decision that was described in detail further down the page.
Just be straight with me or You don't sound sure
In this case, John starts to ask if Bruce trusts him:
Dialogue |
You're not telling me everything. |
Of course, I trust you. |
I don't believe you. |
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Dialogue |
You're surrounded by bodies. |
We don't have time for his. |
You're imagining things. |
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John will ask Bruce if he was just a tool for him
- I admit it - I admit it
- It's not true - It's not true.
The choice does not influence any further events - both characters engage in a short fight. You'll be subjected to an action sequence where you'll need to press the right button that appears on the screen. John will switch to talking about Bruce's secret:
Dialogue |
Think what you want. |
That's ridiculous. |
You figured it out. |
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Major choice
Regardless of your choices, the end of the conversation holds a very important decision that has an utmost impact on episode 5.
- John's lying to you - John is lying to you
- He's telling the truth - he is telling the truth
The first choice will make John run away from Bruce and join forces with Harley, becoming an enemy of Batman. The second choice will make John a friend and a supporter of Batman.
The decision has a real impact on the contents of the fifth episode, as depending on your choice the episode will look completely different.