Batman: Arkham Origins is an action-adventure video game developed by Warner Bros. Games Montréal and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Serving as a prequel to the acclaimed Batman: Arkham series, the game was released in 2013 for various gaming platforms.
Batman: Arkham Origins is set on Christmas Eve, several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum. The game follows a younger, less experienced Batman as he faces off against a multitude of deadly assassins who have been hired to kill him by crime lord Black Mask. As Batman navigates the snow-covered streets of Gotham City, he uncovers a conspiracy that involves many of Gotham's most notorious criminals.
Similar to its predecessors, Batman: Arkham Origins offers a blend of exploration, stealth, and combat gameplay. Players control Batman from a third-person perspective as he traverses the open-world environment of Gotham City. The game introduces new features such as the Crime Scene Investigation system, which allows players to reconstruct crime scenes and analyze evidence to track down suspects. Combat remains fluid and intuitive, building upon the mechanics established in previous Arkham games.
Batman has access to an array of gadgets and upgrades, including the Batclaw, Batarangs, and Explosive Gel, among others. These tools can be used strategically in combat and exploration to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. Players can also unlock new abilities and upgrades through the game's progression system, enhancing Batman's combat prowess and detective skills.
Arkham Origins features a rogues' gallery of iconic Batman villains, including the Joker, Bane, Deathstroke, Copperhead, and others. Each villain presents unique challenges and boss battles for Batman to overcome as he unravels the conspiracy behind Black Mask's plot.
The game captures the dark and gritty atmosphere of Gotham City, with its towering skyscrapers, sprawling streets, and menacing criminals. The voice acting, led by Roger Craig Smith as Batman and Troy Baker as the Joker, delivers strong performances that help bring the characters to life.
