Tales from the Backlog

147: Batman: Arkham Origins (with Mick Arcade)


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Batman video games got a resurgence with 2009's Arkham Asylum, continued to be critically acclaimed with 2011's Arkham City, and then started to become divisive with 2013's Arkham Origins and especially 2015's Arkham Knight. Since Arkham Origins takes place during Christmas, we've chosen to dive into that one. Arkham Origins seems to be the odd one out, the black sheep, when discussing this series, and we don't understand why- if the reason for disliking this game is that it doesn't star Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill...you're going to have to find another reason. This game rules! Listen in to find out why we feel so strongly about that.

Guest info: Mick Davis aka Mick Arcade. Check out Mick on Twitter and D&D adventures on Twitch

TIMESTAMPS

  • Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 1:31
  • Story Setup/Characterization of Batman 14:39
  • Presentation 31:54
  • Combat/Stealth Gameplay 38:01
  • Open World Gameplay 50:25
  • Closing Thoughts/Recommendations 58:26
  • SPOILER WALL 1:06:23
  • Music used in the episode is credited to Christopher Drake. Tracks used: Carol of the Bells (Joker's Theme), Arkham Origins Main Titles, Shadow of the Bat, Assassins, Winter Comes to Gotham, Why Would You Save...Me?, Arkham Origins Suite, Arkham Origins End Titles

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