Batman:Arkham Origins

Batman Arkham Origins

 

Batman Arkham Origins is an action adventure game released around the world in 2013. It follows the 2011 game Batman: Arkham City and is the third instalment in the Batman series. Even though it may not be as popular as the other two games it is still a great game and is arguably one of the games of the year.

Released on October 25^th 2013 worldwide, the game received positive reviews from critics. Game Rankings and Metacritic rated the PlayStation 3 version 73.59% and 76/100, they gave the Xbox version 73.14% and 74/100. The Wii U version got a decent score of 70.60% and 70/100 and the Microsoft Windows version got a 73.57% and 74/100. Critics said that Arkham Origins handled the genesis of Batman’s relationships with his adversaries and allies and its question of whether Batman’s presence enhances crime in Gotham city as the game’s best asset. The gaming world was well received for its number and variety of side missions and great main story missions.

The story of Batman Arkham Origins is based in the time before Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. The story begins with Batman intervening in a jailbreak at Blackgate Penitentiary which is orchestrated by Black Mask. Batman soon wins but finds out that eight of the world’s deadliest assassins are in Gotham City to claim a $50 million bounty placed on his head by Black Mask. The Joker is also a prominent character in this game as he tracks the Joker to the Gotham Royal Hotel, where he discovers that the Joker has filled the hotel with explosives and has murdered the staff. This is one of the many ways in which the Joker shows his sadistic nature.

Death stroke is also available as a playable character for the DLC content. The Death Stroke pack which is available as a preorder bonus, this includes two alternate outfits and two challenge maps.

During its first week of sales in the UK, the game was the number one selling game on all platforms. It was the eleventh bestselling boxed game of 2013 in the country. It was also the top selling game on Steam between October 20^th and the 26^th 2013.

The overall gameplay for Batman Arkham Origins is crisp and smooth, and is just as fluid as the other two previous Batman games. New equipment was given to Batman with the likes of the new Remote Claw, this allows Batman to target two objects and pull them together. The shock gloves allow Batman to block electric attacks and disable enemies and stun shielded enemies. The Concussion Detonator is capable of stunning a large enemy group.

Overall the game is a great game to play and does the Batman series justice with its smooth and fluid fighting motions. The characters are enjoyable as always with the likes of Black Mask being introduced and memorable characters like Death stroke it makes the game even better.

8/10