Batman: Arkham Origins
By Marc Saltzman,
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Fun and intense Caped Crusader romp lacks ingenuity.
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Based on 14 parent reviews
pretty good for people in middle school and above
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My Kids have a great time playing this game because it makes them feel like Batman
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Is It Any Good?
Yes, it is, but those who played the last two games -- Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City -- might get a sense of deja vu. Oh, sure, the developer added a fresh story and a couple of new mechanics, not to mention the fun online multiplayer mode, but it won't take long to question whether this is essentially the same game as its two predecessors. Still, the free-flowing third-person combat feels great, the stealth and detective elements are deliciously tense, and the well-written story has a few exciting twists and turns. And boy, is it a good-looking game: playing the Xbox 360 version on a 60-inch LED TV helped elevate the overall experience.
Bottom line? As long as you go in knowing Batman: Arkham Origins is essentially the same kind of game as the two that came before it -- but with a new story and online multiplayer -- fans of the Caped Crusader will enjoy this deliciously dark action-adventure hybrid.
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Game Details
- Platforms: Nintendo Wii U , PlayStation 3 , Windows , Xbox 360
- Subjects: Science : electricity, physics
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning : analyzing evidence, applying information, strategy, Self-Direction : achieving goals, effort, time management, Collaboration : group projects, meeting challenges together, teamwork, Responsibility & Ethics : following codes of conduct, Emotional Development : handling stress, persevering
- Available online?: Available online
- Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
- Release date: October 29, 2013
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy , Sports and Martial Arts , Superheroes , Adventures , Great Boy Role Models
- ESRB rating: T for Blood, Drug Reference, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Last updated: August 25, 2016
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