Batman: Arkham Origins

Batman: Arkham Origins

Released: October 24, 2013
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PlayStation 3 PC (Microsoft Windows) Wii U Xbox 360

Genres:

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer

Themes:

Action Stealth Open world

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

75.2
Based on 747 ratings

Critics Rating

71.1
Based on 17 ratings

Total Rating

73.1
Based on 764 ratings

Summary

Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline occurring several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.

Storyline

Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains and assassins, the game showcases a young, raw, unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, witness identities being formed and key relationships being forged.

Involved Companies

WB Games

Role:
Publisher

WB Games Montréal

Role:
Developer

Human Head Studios

Role:

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Role:
Publisher

Splash Damage

Role:

Game Engines

Unreal Engine 3

Keywords

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Alternative Names

Batman: AO Arkham Origins

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