Batman Begins (T)

Get ready to wing it in the role of Batman.

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  • Publisher: Electronic Arts
  • Genre: Video Games - Action/Adventure
  • Release Date: 07/07/2005
  • Platform(s): PlayStation 2, Xbox
  • ESRB Rating: T
  • Price: $39.99

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that there's mild violence (punching and kicking), but there's no blood, and no one dies in the game.

Families can talk about the appeal of Batman. Why has the franchise lasted so long? How is Batman like -- or unlike -- other superheroes? Also, how does the video game generate interest in Batman? How does it help promote the new film?

Message

Social Behavior:

Batman works for good, but violence is necessary to advance through the game.

Consumerism:

Characters that appear in the Batman movie, and the game is a marketing tool for the movie.

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Educational Value:

Violence

No blood, no death, but plenty of kicking and punching.

Sex

Language

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Chris Saunders

Based on the movie of the same name, this action-adventure game allows players to take the role of Bruce Wayne, who begins his crime-fighting career after witnessing the murders of his parents in Gotham City. The game starts in the Himalayas, where you learn the skills of a ninja from your mentor. Once your training is finished, you return to Gotham City to continue your fight for justice.

When playing BATMAN BEGINS, you have a variety of gadgets and skills you can use, including a radar screen in the bottom corner that helps you locate enemies. Batman also has the skills of a trained acrobat, allowing you to climb fences, jump ledges, and swing from building to building with ropes. You can sneak up on your enemies and eliminate them from the game using special knockout moves.

Is it any good?

4

The game is easy to pick up and play, but still offers plenty of excitement. There are multiple levels and a variety of scenes ranging from the Wayne Manor to abandoned warehouses. You unlock bonuses as you complete levels, such as interviews with the movie cast. The characters in the game look and sound like the characters in the movie, and the game includes the voices of actors including Liam Neeson.

It's worth noting that Batman is a dark character, and while there is no blood or death (Batman actually defeats many of his enemies by scaring them), the fighting system allows you to punch and kick your enemy with force, and you'll do just enough damage to temporarily disable them. This makes the game a better choice for teens, especially fans of the series who will get the most out of playing as the Caped Crusader.

How to play

  • Playability: Easy. The game is easy to pick up and play, but still offers plenty of excitement.
  • Reading Required: 6+
  • Graphics: High. Characters look like the characters in the Batman movie.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 6 reviews.

Age 17+
4


Posted on 02/03/08 by kpmack3 Adult contributor

Harsh language + violence

First, the positives: the game is gorgeously rendered & atmospheric. By far THE most immersive Batman game ever. The voices & faces of the actors put you in the movie, and the range of options--striking from ambush, stealth, gadgets--finally takes us beyond a mindless fighting game. Now, the negatives: the language startled me. You will encounter d's and h's aplenty, but be prepared for it to get even saltier with some of the villains (particularly the first big boss, Falcone). It is definitely a PG-13 game. The violence is actually toned down from what I expected, although some of the fear-toxin-induced images could be unsettling for younger players. A great game that even my older kids unfortunately will not be allowed to enjoy because of frequent harsh language and occasional intense images.
2


Posted on 07/24/07 by supercanon12 Kid contributor, age 11

its ok but hard....

its a good game and you will hear the word hell a lot and some seans where a box blows up that has drugs in it but you don't see any one useing them and some smokeing but nothing mager and its hard i'm curently stuck on it....
3

Posted on 07/21/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 12

FUUUUUUNNN!!!!!

I played this game at my uncle's house because I love batman, It was awsome!!!! there is some bad stuff though, 1. lots of guns,punching,kicking, and batman chokes people to get information, there is no killing but the way batman hurts those vilans I wouldn't be suprised if they did die. 2. a couple swear words like "what the @#*&!?! 3. scarecrow uses this spray to drug people. so I recomend this game to any kid 12+ looking for an awsome action game!
3


Posted on 07/14/07 by NewYorkJetz Kid contributor, age 9

1


Posted on 04/29/07 by schuymarch1 Kid contributor, age 13

Too hard of a game:

This is a real hard game. There is a part of the game that I can't get past. I keep on getting beat up real good. (I'm talking about the character)
3


Posted on 09/10/05 by look Kid contributor, age 12

fine

this game is fine i agree with the csm except for the age should be 6+ up escpescally if your kids play starwars or the in crediblles game.

Adult Reviews

There are 1 reviews.

Age 17+
4


Posted on 02/03/08 by kpmack3 Adult contributor

Harsh language + violence

First, the positives: the game is gorgeously rendered & atmospheric. By far THE most immersive Batman game ever. The voices & faces of the actors put you in the movie, and the range of options--striking from ambush, stealth, gadgets--finally takes us beyond a mindless fighting game. Now, the negatives: the language startled me. You will encounter d's and h's aplenty, but be prepared for it to get even saltier with some of the villains (particularly the first big boss, Falcone). It is definitely a PG-13 game. The violence is actually toned down from what I expected, although some of the fear-toxin-induced images could be unsettling for younger players. A great game that even my older kids unfortunately will not be allowed to enjoy because of frequent harsh language and occasional intense images.

Kids Reviews

There are 5 reviews.

2


Posted on 07/24/07 by supercanon12 Kid contributor, age 11

its ok but hard....

its a good game and you will hear the word hell a lot and some seans where a box blows up that has drugs in it but you don't see any one useing them and some smokeing but nothing mager and its hard i'm curently stuck on it....
3

Posted on 07/21/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 12

FUUUUUUNNN!!!!!

I played this game at my uncle's house because I love batman, It was awsome!!!! there is some bad stuff though, 1. lots of guns,punching,kicking, and batman chokes people to get information, there is no killing but the way batman hurts those vilans I wouldn't be suprised if they did die. 2. a couple swear words like "what the @#*&!?! 3. scarecrow uses this spray to drug people. so I recomend this game to any kid 12+ looking for an awsome action game!
3


Posted on 07/14/07 by NewYorkJetz Kid contributor, age 9

1


Posted on 04/29/07 by schuymarch1 Kid contributor, age 13

Too hard of a game:

This is a real hard game. There is a part of the game that I can't get past. I keep on getting beat up real good. (I'm talking about the character)
3


Posted on 09/10/05 by look Kid contributor, age 12

fine

this game is fine i agree with the csm except for the age should be 6+ up escpescally if your kids play starwars or the in crediblles game.
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