[24][74] He is a mysterious force; even the police do not know whether he is a vigilante, a myth or a supernatural being. [71] Hoping to learn Black Mask's location, Batman tracks the Penguin to his ship. Batman: Arkham Origins. The Joker berates the assassins for their failure to kill Batman, throwing Electrocutioner out a window to his death: Batman recovers his electric gloves. The problem with City for me was the plot. [138][139] Also available in December was the "Hunter, Hunted" multiplayer mode. (can also be unlocked for free in game). This pack contains Bruce Wayne and Vigilante skins, four challenge maps, and a challenge campaign. When a bount… But u missed my other guy! [21][160][167], The main voice cast was well received. [33][67] Dr. Harleen Quinzel (Tara Strong),[68] Vicki Vale, Amanda Waller (C. C. H. Pounder),[57] Quincy Sharp (Tom Kane),[57] and Calendar Man make cameo appearances in the game. The company added that the Windows-specific issues were addressed in an update which went live on October 31, and the Xbox 360 issues were still under investigation. [101] A week before its scheduled release in Europe, the retail Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Wii U versions were delayed until November 8. [158][163] However, some reviewers considered the city's vastness and activities engrossing. [26][109] In designing Batman's abilities and gadgets, gameplay took precedence over narrative consistency with the previous games; the designers thought that removing features players had already experienced in those games would make playing Arkham Origins feel less empowering. Batman's relationship with Alfred is strained; the butler, an overbearing parental figure, reminds him of his parents' deaths and Alfred sees Batman as a spoiled child squandering his inheritance on a vigilante crusade. [140][141] In January 2014, the Wii U version of the expansion was cancelled by Warner Bros., who cited a lack of demand as the reason. [13] On the Final Offer, Penguin has added a casino, a fighting pit and a sales floor with weapons and ammunition. [75][107] The name "Batman" is used sparingly in this game to emphasize his urban-legend status and the lack of understanding of the character. Dini added that he had taken on other projects, preventing his involvement until 2013. A companion game, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, was released alongside Arkham Origins for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita, and a spin-off mobile game for iOS and Android platforms was released in October 2013. [62][160] Game Informer liked it, saying that they were complicated and showed how Batman analyzes a crime scene. [75][107] Holmes said, "[Batman's suit is] not something that was made in a factory. Return to Gotham City to ring in the New Year, Arkham Origins style. If you purchase this Season Pass, all future content must be acquired through the in-game store. He added that although the previous scores were elegant and orchestral, he chose more electronic elements. He loses the ensuing battle to Batman and suffers amnesia as a side effect from the steroid, thus preserving Batman's secret identity. [69][72], By July 2012, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) was planning Rocksteady Studios's next Batman game as a prequel based on the Silver Age of Comic Books, featuring Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the Flash. The plaque is on the bank's roof. Sure, there's the big stuff like the ingenious, game-unlocking realisation that Batman should be good in a melee fight but useless (or tactical) against guns. Earlier tech. [75][107], Designers aimed to make the younger Batman's outfit look "assembled versus manufactured", pieced together from a number of sources. Character Skins. [160] The Remote Claw was criticized for making stealth sections too easy, allowing multiple enemies to be disabled without moving from the player's starting position. In addition to all this, gain access to a special challenge campaign and two bonus skins: Judas Contract Deathstroke and Injustice Deathstroke. [185] It was the eleventh-best-selling boxed game of 2013 in the country. A Better Class of Criminals V1. You got a signed pic coming! On Windows, a bug prevented players from accessing one of Enigma's towers; on the Xbox 360, the save files were corrupted and unplayable, with crashing and freezing problems. [86], Realizing he needs allies, Batman works with Gordon and the police to retake the prison. The city was divided into residential, industrial and commercial neighborhoods, which were decorated accordingly: the industrial setting is bleak, the commercial area has corporate decorations and residential neighborhoods have lights in their windows. Using the database, Batman deduces that Black Mask was kidnapped by the Joker, presumably to access the Gotham Merchants Bank. Batman's skins include designs worn in the 1960s TV series,[130] Batman: Noël,[143] Arkham City, Batman: The Animated Series, Batman: Earth One, Batman Incorporated, Batman: Year One, The Dark Knight Returns, "DC One Million",[144] Brightest Day, Gotham by Gaslight,[145] "Knightfall",[130] Injustice: Gods Among Us, Blackest Night, The New 52 (and a metallic variant),[128][143] Red Son,[146] Batman: Dark Knight of the Round Table, The Long Halloween and Thrillkiller. Development on Arkham Origins began in 2011. The Robin Skin can only be used online. In some European countries, the retail Microsoft Windows and Wii U versions were released on November 8, 2013. The game is also the first in the series with a multiplayer mode, in which players partake in a gang war between the Joker and Bane. ", "Batman: Arkham Origins Firefly Trailer Is Full Of Villains", "NYCC: Another Assassin Revealed for Batman: Arkham Origins", "And the correct answer is the baddest sewer dweller since C.H.U.D. [62][160][163][165] However, other reviewers rated it on a par with Arkham City. The gameplay was described as a mediocre shooter, incapable of supporting the necessary use of guns by its villains and with poor control of movement. Get this costume and become Killer Croc, Gotham's most vicious reptile! [13] The game features high contrast between darks and lights, with exaggerated shadows and few balancing colors. [152], Batman: Arkham Origins received "mixed or average" reviews from critics on all platforms except on PlayStation 3, which received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Written by Peter Gonzalez Plot Summary | … [69][70][71][72] Mr. Take control of Deathstroke - the world's deadliest assassin - when you download the Deathstroke Challenge Pack. Based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, it is the follow-up to the 2011 video game Batman: Arkham City and is the third main installment in the Batman: Arkham series. It was also criticized, however, for losing focus near the end, and padding the running time with unnecessary deviations. [87] Batman uses the electric gloves to stop Bane's heart. [142], A number of alternate outfits for Batman and Robin were made available by completing in-game tasks and as downloadable content. Experience exotic locales including a bamboo forest and mountain-top monastery. [8][12][24] Reviewing the downing of a helicopter, Batman is presented with false and accurate clues; investigation of the scene can reveal that the helicopter was shot, allowing Batman to trace the bullet's trajectory to a murdered police officer and another crime scene. [110] The team decided to make Arkham Origins' Copperhead a female (in contrast to the comic's male character) with input from Johns. videogame_asset My games. Small (and large) crime scenes are distributed throughout Gotham City. Batman: Arkham Origins is a 3D action game where you will control Batman, the Dark Knight of Gotham, as he defends his town against the many different thugs, crooks and super villains that are devastating the city. [91], In a radio interview during the credits, Quincy Sharp says he will lobby to reopen Arkham Asylum to house the city's worst criminals;[92] after the credits, an imprisoned Deathstroke is approached by Amanda Waller to join her Suicide Squad. [13][79], On Christmas Eve, Batman intervenes in a jailbreak at Blackgate Penitentiary led by Black Mask, who executes Police Commissioner Loeb and escapes. [116] It was partially inspired by the 1988 action film Die Hard (also set during Christmas), which features sleigh bells in its soundtrack to punctuate specific moments. 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[188][189] In February 2014, WB Montréal announced that they would not release any additional patches to fix any issues, due to the development team focusing on the upcoming single-player DLC. Unlock two all-new Black Mask-themed challenge maps: Lot Full and Hidden Facility. [15][103] Conroy said at the 2013 Dallas Comic Con that he had been working on "the next Arkham", inspiring speculation that he would reprise his role as Batman in Arkham Origins;[104] however, in June it was confirmed that Conroy would not be in the game. View all games. WB Montréal decided not to heavily modify the established combat system (believing it already worked well), but introduced new enemy types with opportunities for new tactics and combat moves to defeat opponents. [6] The game introduces new enemy types: the Martial-Artist (capable of blocking, evading and countering Batman's attacks), the Armored Enforcer (invulnerable until he is dazed and de-armored)[18] and Venom-infused henchmen (who possess superhuman strength, allowing them to grapple Batman and launch attacks which cannot be countered). As a Moments subpage, all spoilers are unmarked as per policy. Special Features: Batsuit skins exclusive to the mobile game, including JSA Liberty Files Batman, and Batman Beyond. [125][126] In December 2013, a digital comic book of the same name was released by digital studio Madefire with a prequel to the game. The plot was partly inspired by the comic-book series Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight and the graphic novel Batman: Year One, detailing the first year of Batman's career, with Arkham Origins described as a "Year Two" story. Get this Thrillkiller costume and become Batman™ from the Earth-37 DC comic book! Customize Batman and Robin with these exclusive skins: - Earth 2 Dark Knight - Long Halloween Batman™ - Batman™: Dark Knight of the Round Table - Thrillkiller Batman™ - Earth 2 Batman™ - Classic Tim Drake Robin Batman™ Skins can be used in the story campaign upon completion of the main story, in the challenge maps, and online. [62][165] While not considering all equally fun or impressive, reviewers said that their variety and unpredictability provided excitement. [35] The story-based campaign expansion, "Cold, Cold Heart" was released on April 22, 2014. Log in to view your list of favourite games. Arkham Origins was released worldwide on October 25, 2013 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and Microsoft Windows. [74][76] Villains (including the Joker) take advantage of the assassins' arrival to launch their own schemes, and Black Mask's henchmen instigate a rise in crime and gang activity in the city. [73], The events in Arkham Origins take place about eight years before Batman: Arkham Asylum, in midwinter Gotham City. : KILLER CROC! [118][119] The brawler game has players using touchscreen controls to fight enemies one-on-one (including villains such as Bane and Deathstroke). [166], The game world was well received for its number and variety of side missions and distractions but its scale was criticized as unnecessarily large, with GameSpot describing it as "bigger just for the sake of being bigger";[158][160][163] Joystiq described the city as unattractive, with the expanded play area increasing the commute but not the enjoyment. [11][12][15][77] Led by Commissioner Loeb, the GCPD is thoroughly corrupt; Branden and his SWAT team are hunting for Batman to claim the bounty for themselves. [143][144], Batman: Arkham Origins was displayed at the 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), and received two Game Critics Awards nominations: Best Action/Adventure Game and Best Console Game. While being a prequel story, Origins brought along with … In contrast to the critical acclaim of its predecessors, Arkham Origins received mixed reviews; it was praised for its voice acting, boss battles, storyline, and score, but was criticized for its technical issues and a general lack of innovation in gameplay mechanics, while the multiplayer aspect was considered an unnecessary addition to the series. [98] The story is written by Dooma Wendschuh, Ryan Galletta and Corey May, with input from DC Comics and comic-book writer Geoff Johns. [46] The boss fights were inspired by Arkham City's battle against Mr. [31][32][33][34] Hunter, Hunted sets three Joker thugs and three Bane thugs against Batman in a last-team-standing match in which each character has one life. [62][164] GameSpot said that Arkham City expanded on Arkham Asylum by applying the game mechanics to a larger open-world setting, but criticized Arkham Origins for replicating Arkham City without moving the series forward. You Have Been Warned. Similarly, IGN and Destructoid noted that the content lacked originality and innovation, providing generic environments and removing, rather than adding new abilities and weapons. [54][55], Batman is considered an outlaw by the Gotham City police, and is pursued by Captain James Gordon (Michael Gough),[12][56] Detective Harvey Bullock (Robert Costanzo)[57] and corrupt GCPD officials Commissioner Gillian B. Loeb[11][15] and SWAT team leader Branden. Chaining attacks to maintain momentum, performance is rewarded with experience points. [159][162] Joystiq noted that the game emphasized combat over stealth. [173][175][176], During its first week of sales in the United Kingdom Batman: Arkham Origins was the number-one-selling game on all available formats, topping the all-format chart. Experience exotic locales including a bamboo forest and mountain-top monastery. [19][159][160][163] The story was criticized for lacking a cohesive narrative (particularly the opening plot line of assassins hunting Batman, largely forgotten by the game's end),[159] but EGM said that when it works, the story was worthy of any Batman film, TV show or comic book. [153][154][155][156], Arkham Origins was considered an incremental installment for the series, rather than a transformative one. [40], Old Gotham, the section of Gotham City which will become the Arkham City prison, is not yet walled off and has slums, low buildings, a shopping mall and docks (where Penguin's ship, the Final Offer, is moored). For example, the theatre aboard Penguin's ship was gradually shrunk in size to pack the enemies closer together, and a hovering drone was removed when test players easily overcame it. The team at Warner Bros Montreal inherited quite a bit when they made Batman: Arkham Origins. Left to battle the hired assassin Killer Croc, Batman prevails but learns that Croc is the first of eight of the world's deadliest assassins in Gotham City vying to claim a $50 million bounty placed on Batman's head by Black Mask. The contortionist character required three motion-capture actors to animate: a stunt woman, a Cirque du Soleil performer and a martial artist. If you own the Batman™: Arkham Origins Season Pass, DO NOT purchase this content here as you will be charged again. Batman: Arkham Origins Facebook Like Button, Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB. [81] Batman chases the Joker to the Sionis Steel Mill, where he frees Black Mask and defeats the poisonous assassin Copperhead. The city is dislodged from time and space, contrasting 1930s (and older) buildings with Batman's futuristic technology. The designers worked on the length of time for each scene, seeing how many pieces of evidence players wanted to scan before they had a solution; they eventually settled on two to three minutes. [160] Other reviewers called the experience fun and hectic, but lacking sufficient depth to retain long-term interest. After traversing the building, Batman finds the Joker on the roof but is forced to battle Bane. Its sales were half those of Arkham City during the same time, and approximately even with those of Arkham Asylum. When a bounty is placed on him by crime lord Black Mask, drawing eight of the world's greatest assassins to Gotham City on Christmas Eve, Batman must bring Black Mask to justice, while also being hunted by the police and having to face other villains, such as the Joker and Anarky, who take advantage of the chaos to launch their own nefarious schemes. [115], Batman: Arkham Origins was released worldwide on October 25, 2013 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U and Xbox 360. Batman survives … Your Xbox 360 console will automatically download the content next time you turn it on and connect to Xbox Live. This version of Copperhead was later added to DC Comics' The New 52. If you own the Batman™: Arkham Origins Season Pass, DO NOT purchase this content here as you will be charged again. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Origins_Blackgate Drake hoped the in-game music would not be boring, since those sections work at differing lengths of time (dependent on how long a player takes to complete a task). [25] The Batcave is also a hub where Batman can change costumes, upgrade his equipment and access challenge maps to practice combat (these maps were accessed separately in previous games). The comic is the first in DC Comics' DC2 Multiverse initiative, featuring dynamic artwork and sound and the ability to choose while reading how the story progresses (with several possible outcomes). [48] Robin's skins include Tim Drake's first and second Robin costumes, his Red Robin costume, the designs from Batman: The Animated Series and Arkham City and a slightly altered version of the default Arkham Origins costume. The Single player campaign may still be played and enjoyed offline. He seemed to… Written by Corey May, Ryan Galletta and Dooma Wendschuh, the game's main storyline is set eight years before 2009's Batman: Arkham Asylum and follows a younger, less-refined Batman. He's taken pieces of tech either he's invented, he's fabricated or things from the Wayne facilities, and he has made this costume out of these pieces. Connect the mobile game to the console version of Batman: Arkham Origins and unlock even more exclusive content that you can’t get anywhere else. [88] Batman revives Bane, who injects himself with a steroid that transforms him into a hulking beast. Many areas feature stone gargoyles or high outcrops, helping Batman remain concealed while setting traps and knocking out enemies. The multiplayer game was produced by independent British developer Splash Damage under creative director Alastair Cornish, separately from WB Montréal's work on the main game. Arkham Origins introduces the ability for Batman to virtually recreate crimes, allowing him to investigate the scene and identify the culprit. On October 31, 2013, these issues were addressed by WB Montréal; in a community post, it said that the development team fixed many of the multi-platform problems and an update would be available by November 7. Uploaded: 28 Jan 2014. Invisible Predator Online revolves around a gang war in Blackgate Prison between supervillains Joker and Bane. The plaque can be found behind a large statue. Take on Gotham City's most notorious criminal kingpin in the Black Mask Challenge Pack. [132][133] The North American Collector's Edition and the Australian and New Zealand Definitive Edition contain a light-up statue of the Joker by Project Triforce, a Batman "Wanted Poster", Batwing prototype schematic, Anarky logo stencil, glow-in-the-dark map of Gotham City and a Wayne family photo. Gain access to exciting new challenge maps, two Skins packs, and Cold, Cold Heart. (can also be unlocked for free in game). [44][74] Batman, an experienced crime-fighter in the second year of his career, is not yet the veteran superhero of Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. Although Rocksteady provided advice on technology, game mechanics and its engine[citation needed], WB Montréal developed the story independently. Watch out for nearby enemies! A page for describing Awesome: Batman: Arkham Origins. The shock gloves were criticized as overpowered and making fights too easy, allowing Batman unblockable attacks (instantly disabling most opponents) and removing the need for tactics. Gang members have a limited Enhanced Vision, which requires recharging. [62] Others found the use of previous elements tedious, with replacements simply mimicking the old (such as the glue grenade, with an identical purpose to Arkham City's ice grenades). Enhance your Arkham Origins experience by purchasing a season pass today! For any questions relating to Batman: Arkham Origins, please contact WB Games customer service http://support.wbgames.com/. "[97] WB Montréal had worked on the Wii U adaptation of Batman: Arkham City, familiarizing itself with the modified Unreal Engine 3 development engine used by Rocksteady. an open world action-adventure game that incorporates elements of stealth game tactics. [3][161] Reviewers said that changes to combat punished more than challenged; greater enemy numbers and variety made sustaining an attack difficult, and (combined with an array of gadgets which hindered—rather than damaged—enemies) made encounters long and repetitive. Included are: - Red Son Batman™ - Blackest Night Batman™ - New 52 Graphic Batman™ - Batman™: Noel - 1st Appearance Batman™ - One Year Later Robin The Batman™ Skins can be used in the story campaign upon completion of the main story, in the challenge maps, and online. [117], The Batman: Arkham Origins – Original Video Game Score was released by WaterTower Music on October 22, 2013 and features 32 tracks composed for the game. The assassins selected for the game were chosen for abilities which would challenge the game mechanics. [86][90] Gordon chooses not to pursue Batman, believing he can help the city. New 52 Metallic Batman - Exclusive to the Batman: Arkham Origins - A Dc Comics Multiverse Graphic Novel, available for iOS ONLY. [2] A companion game, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, was released with Arkham Origins for Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita. [80] At the bank, Black Mask removes his disguise for Batman and reveals himself as the Joker; having assumed Black Mask's identity several days prior, the Joker seized his criminal empire and imposed the bounty on Batman. [85] Meanwhile, Bane breaks into the Batcave and nearly kills Alfred. Elsewhere, the Joker has taken over Blackgate after inciting a riot. Batman™: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman™: Arkham Asylum and Batman™: Arkham City, the first two critically acclaimed games of the franchise. When the CEO of GothCorp is kidnapped, by Mr. [169] The 2013 BTVA Voice Acting Awards awarded the game in the category Best Male Vocal Performance in a Video Game In a Supporting Role (JB Blanc as Bane). Batman investigates the murder scene, learning that the victim was not Black Mask and that the murder may have involved a criminal known as "the Joker". Do not download future content from Xbox LIVE , or you will be charged twice. [42] The most powerful man in the city and ruler of Gotham's criminal underworld, Black Mask has vast wealth and resources, has eliminated his opposition and is consolidating his power. Games. Guide him through Arkham Origin's challenge maps as well as two brand new ones (No Money Down and 100 to 1) armed with unique gadgets and special moves. Travel back to the days before there was a Batman™ and take control of a young Bruce Wayne as he completes his martial arts training. 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