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Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

Armature Studio · Oct 25, 2013

3DS · Vita

Teen

About

Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline occurring several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains and assassins, the game showcases a young, raw, unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, witness identities being formed and key relationships being forged.

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Scores by platform

Nintendo 3DS

Critic 6.9 (6 critics) · Gamer 8.7

7.6

PS Vita

Critic 6.2 (15 critics) · Gamer 8.1

7.0

Critic reviews

  • NintendoLife

    Ron DelVillano · Dec 21, 2013

    5.0
    Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate is a game that is brimming with great ideas that are, sadly, poorly executed. As a detective and crime fighter, it makes sense to have Batman star in a game that insists on exploration and backtracking.
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  • The Vita Lounge

    Jasper Bekema · Nov 10, 2013

    6.0
    In conclusion, Batman Arkham Origins Blackgate contains both the good and the bad parts of the Metroidvania genre. The combat is smooth, the puzzles are fun but the backtracking and the map cause pacing issues and become irritating after a while. The game does not drag on long enough to let it become completely overpowered by its design flaws, though, and still manages to be an enjoyable experience.
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