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Batman™: Arkham Origins

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android • 2013

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Quick resume

As of December 4, 2016, the online services portion of Batman: Arkham Origins has been retired. We thank those that have joined us to battle. The Single player campaign may still be played and enjoyed offline. For any questions relating to Batman: Arkham Origins, please contact WB Games customer service.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Strong narrative and cinematic presentation
    • Engaging combat and boss fights
    • Immersive gotham atmosphere with christmas theme
    • Expanded detective mode and crime scene investigations
    • Good value with main game and dlc content

    Cons

    • Limited innovation over previous arkham games
    • Bugs and technical issues reported
    • Multiplayer mode is minor and discontinued
    • Open world feels less lively and repetitive
    • Some gameplay mechanics like grapple can be frustrating

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to explore an open world Gotham City, choose characters and vehicles, and solve puzzles with different suits and abilities."

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      "Players can freely explore Gotham, choose how to approach combat and detective tasks, and decide on side quests, indicating high player control."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Combat system is refined and skill-based with combo mastery and boss fights requiring strategy; some frustration from stealth sections."

      Capsule for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

      "Combat system is skill-based with boss fights requiring timing and strategy; detective mode adds investigative challenges."

    • Competition

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      1

      "Includes multiplayer mode for player versus player combat, but servers are mostly empty and competition is limited."

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      "Includes multiplayer modes with competitive elements, but multiplayer is minor and was eventually shut down."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report long play sessions and engagement with story and side quests; some repetitiveness noted."

      Capsule for Between the Stars Between the Stars

      "Many players report long play sessions with main story and side quests; game holds player attention until completion."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Main gameplay is single-player focused; multiplayer exists but is less populated and not the main focus."

      Capsule for Swords and Sandals Immortals Swords and Sandals Immortals

      "Main gameplay is single-player focused; multiplayer exists but is limited and not a major component."

    • Creativity

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      1

      "Some minor new mechanics and level design variations, but largely follows established gameplay patterns."

      Capsule for 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition)

      "Some new gadgets and detective mechanics added, but largely follows established Arkham formula with limited innovation."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions are balanced with no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; multiplayer is cooperative."

      Capsule for Vectorio Classic Vectorio Classic

      "Interactions are balanced; no evidence of dominating or controlling others beyond standard competitive multiplayer."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive dark Gotham world and engaging story provide strong escape from real life stress and routine."

      Capsule for Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition

      "Players enjoy immersive Gotham atmosphere and story as a form of escapism, especially with Christmas setting and dark narrative."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and fandom; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and fandom; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players try different detective abilities and approaches to cases; some repetition but also new mechanics introduced per chapter."

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      "Detective mode and crime scene investigations encourage trying new approaches, though core gameplay is familiar."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Open world with side quests, collectibles, and two distinct regions encourages exploration."

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      "Open world Gotham with side quests and collectibles encourages exploration, though some find world less lively."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Character customization through unlockable skins and profile cards allows some self-expression."

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      "Character customization via skins and gear upgrades allows some self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong superhero fantasy with imaginative story, characters, and abilities."

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      "Strong fantasy elements with superhero narrative, iconic villains, and comic book style storytelling."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Mostly single-player experience with limited social interaction; multiplayer is minor and inactive."

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      "Primarily single-player experience with limited social interaction; multiplayer is minor and mostly inactive."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn investigative skills and game mechanics over time, improving their detective abilities."

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      "Skill upgrades, detective investigations, and combat challenges provide learning and development opportunities."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Standard sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity component."

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      "Standard sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity component."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

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      "Requires continuous attention and engagement; players report immersive, focused play sessions."

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      "Requires continuous attention and engagement; players report immersive, focused play sessions."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Limited social interaction and no close relationship formation within the game."

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      "Limited social interaction; no evidence of close relationship formation within game."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No leadership roles; gameplay is individual or competitive without group management."

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      "No leadership roles; gameplay is individual or competitive without group management."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Character upgrades, skill trees, and item collection provide clear progression."

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      "Character upgrades, unlockable skills, and collectibles provide clear progression paths."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though strategic challenges and combat can create tension."

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      "Some players find the game immersive and enjoyable, but combat and challenges maintain tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Atmospheric visuals, sound design, and combat feedback provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some social recognition in multiplayer and achievements, but mostly individual focus."

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      "Multiplayer and achievements offer some social recognition, but mostly individual play."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Engaging narrative with cinematic cutscenes and character-driven plot based on DC comics universe."

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      "Strong narrative focus with cinematic cutscenes and character development, especially exploring Batman's origins."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Combat and boss fights require tactical thinking; puzzles require problem solving and planning."

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      "Combat and detective modes require planning and problem solving; boss fights demand tactical thinking."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Action sequences and boss fights provide suspense and excitement."

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      "Boss fights and stealth sequences provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value

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      3

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale, with positive reception for gameplay and content."

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    • Violence

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      "Combat-focused gameplay with frequent fighting and defeating monsters and bosses."

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    • Survival

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      "Some challenge in avoiding damage and managing resources in combat, but not a survival-focused game."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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