Batman: Arkham Origins
Release Date: October 16, 2013
Action, TPP, free-to-play, sandbox, DC Comics, Batman, detective, comics, superheroes, beat 'em up, arcade elements, co-op, PS Plus Premium, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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The third entry in the series of spectacular action games with Batman. It was developed by WB Games Montreal (which previously prepared the Wii U port of Batman: Arkham City) and published by the Warner Bros. company. The story of Batman: Arkham Origins shows the beginning of Batman’s career, taking inspiration from the comic books Batman: Year One and Legends of the Dark Knight. As the protagonist, we face Black Mask and his hired thugs.
Last Update: November 7, 2013
Batman: Arkham Origins Game Guide
This unofficial guide for Batman: Arkham Origins includes, first of all, a very detailed walkthrough for the main single-player storyline.
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[1:22] Batman: Arkham Origins Initiation DLC - trailer
[5:27] Batman: Arkham Origins Graphics comparison PC
The main pros of the game
- Compelling Story: Many users praised the engaging narrative that explores Batman's early years and his encounters with iconic villains, particularly the dynamic between Batman and the Joker.
- Classic Arkham Combat: The game retains the fluid and satisfying combat system that fans love, with enjoyable upgrades and gadgets.
- Atmospheric Setting: The snowy, Christmas-themed Gotham City adds a unique and immersive atmosphere to the game.
- Challenging Boss Fights: The game features memorable and well-designed boss encounters, with many players highlighting fights against characters like Deathstroke and Bane as standout moments.
- Good Voice Acting: The performances of the voice actors were generally well-received, contributing to the game's overall quality.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues: Numerous players reported bugs, glitches, and performance problems, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Less Polished than Previous Titles: While enjoyable, the game lacks the refinement and polish of Rocksteady's earlier titles, particularly in pacing and map design.
- Repetitive Gameplay: Some users felt that the gameplay could become monotonous, especially in relation to side missions and collectibles.
- Limited Exploration: The open world is not as expansive or engaging as in Arkham City, with some areas feeling bland and less detailed.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Diverse Playable Characters: Some players expressed disappointment that other notable characters were not playable, as the game focuses solely on Batman.
- Improved Side Missions: Users noted that many side missions felt repetitive or lacked depth, particularly the Riddler challenges, which were seen as tedious.
- Better Map Design: Several reviews mentioned that the map could be cumbersome to navigate, with awkward mobility and design choices that hindered exploration.
- Online Multiplayer Features: The discontinuation of online services meant that some achievements tied to multiplayer modes are now unattainable, which frustrated completionists.
Summary
- Overall, while Batman: Arkham Origins is seen as a solid addition to the Arkham series with a gripping story and enjoyable gameplay, it also suffers from technical issues and lacks the polish of its predecessors. Many users believe it's worth playing, especially for fans of the franchise, but it may not reach the heights of Arkham Asylum or Arkham City.
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Batman: Arkham Origins Description
“Batman: Arkham Asylum” (2009) and “Batman: Arkham City” (2011) created by Rocksteady, a series of action games with Batman conquered the list of bestsellers and has become one of the key brands in the portfolio of Warner Bros. Interactive. When deciding about the third game, the publisher has taken a bold step entrusting it to in-house WB Games Montreal studio.
The plot of “Batman: Arkham Origins” precedes previous games. The sources of inspiration were comics such as “Batman: Year One” and “Legends of the Dark Knight”. The action starts on Christmas Eve, a few years before the events presented in “Batman: Arkham Asylum”. Batman has just started his superhero career, buy one of the most feared villains in Gotham City, Black Mask has set a reward for his head. Batman must confront villains hunting for him and discover why someone wants him dead.
The screenwriters try to clearly explain the intricate relationships between Batman and other characters known from earlier installments of the series. Of course the game could not miss the all-new characters, including extremely dangerous ones such as Deathstroke, Shiva or Firefly.
The dynamic gameplay resembles action games, mainly due to TPP view. Developers of WB Games Montreal kept the mechanics of “Batman: Arkham City”. However, younger and less experienced Batman does not fight perfectly and has to master some skills. He can use new gadgets, including Remote Claw – a rope to pull two objects (or enemies).
One of the most important new features is The Dark Knight system introducing the challenges directly into the gameplay. Developers kept modes such as Predator or Challenges known from the previous games and dynamically generated events and side missions (examining crime scenes, ruining plans of criminals, etc.) that help Batman improving his reputation among the citizens of Gotham.
Compared to the previous games, “Batman: Arkham Origin” offers much larger locations comprised of two districts: Old and New Gotham. Moving between locations is easy due to a plane called Batwing. As in previous games, Batman can enter numerous buildings visiting, e.g. a police station, a bank office or a luxury hotel.
“Batman: Arkham Origins” runs on modified version of Unreal Engine 3 applied to “Batman: Arkham City”. It provides high-quality audiovisual layer.
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Batman: Arkham Series
Based on the DC Comics license, an action game series starring the Bat-Man. The series is overseen by UK-based Rocksteady Studios, which since 2010 has been owned by Warner Bros. Games. Nevertheless, over the years, such development teams as NetherRealm Studios, WB Games Montreal, Armature Studio, Turbine Entertainment and Camouflaj have also had their fingers in the series.
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Batman: Arkham Origins Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows October 25, 2013
Android OS July 25, 2014
Apple iOS October 16, 2013
Nintendo Wii U October 25, 2013
PlayStation 3 October 25, 2013
Xbox 360 October 25, 2013
Developer: WB Games Montreal
Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
Batman: Arkham Origins System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core i5 2.67 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB (GeForce GTX 560 or better), 20 GB HDD, Windows Vista(SP2)/7/8
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