Batman: Arkham Origins (PS3)

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A spin-off beat 'em up game, also entitled Batman: Arkham Origins, was developed by NetherRealm Studios for iOS and Android. Additional skins include his Sinestro Corps suit, Neal Adams' 1970s depiction of the character, the "First Appearance" design, [144] the classic Earth-Two design (and its New 52 variant) [146] [147] and the "Worst Nightmare" outfit, an original design based on how criminals perceive Batman (available after completing the game). The twist is that two other randomly selected players are Batman and Robin (who doesn’t appear in the campaign) picking people on both sides off using Predator mode moves and an extremely clumsy version of the single-player combat. But given the unremarkable shooting mechanics, the multiplayer mode is a novelty that I wouldn’t expect to get more than a few sessions out of. On compatible systems, the Microsoft Windows version uses Nvidia's PhysX software engine to produce more realistic, dynamic interactions with the game world.

The game features high contrast between darks and lights, with exaggerated shadows and few balancing colors. The DLC also contains two alternate skins for the character: Initiation Bruce Wayne (based on his monastery attire) and Vigilante Bruce Wayne (a masked ninja outfit).The game would explore Batman's first confrontation with the Joker, with a release date no earlier than 2014.

But it’s the kind of prequel that screams “What were we thinking when we killed off that incredibly popular character? Arkham Origins offers side missions including: "Crime in Progress", where Batman can assist the Gotham City Police Department (GCPD) to improve his reputation by accomplishing tasks such as rescuing police officers from a gang or preventing an informant being thrown to his death; "Most Wanted" allows Batman to pursue villains outside of the main story such as Anarky, who plants bombs around city. The North American Collector's Edition and the Australian and New Zealand Definitive Edition contain a light-up statue of the Joker by Project Triforce, a Batman "Wanted Poster", Batwing prototype schematic, Anarky logo stencil, glow-in-the-dark map of Gotham City and a Wayne family photo. Conroy said at the 2013 Dallas Comic Con that he had been working on "the next Arkham", inspiring speculation that he would reprise his role as Batman in Arkham Origins; [103] however, in June it was confirmed that Conroy would not be in the game.A number of alternate outfits for Batman and Robin were made available by completing in-game tasks and as downloadable content. The game emphasizes Batman's detective skills; for example, he can scan a crime scene with Detective Vision (displayed in first-person perspective) to highlight points of interest; holograms act out theoretical scenarios of the crime. Freeze’s absence from the rogue’s gallery means the cryo-grenades are now concussion or glue grenades.

On the Final Offer, Penguin has added a casino, a fighting pit, and a sales floor with weapons and ammunition. The PlayStation 3 edition of the game features the Knightfall DLC pack, with alternate Batman outfits based on the character's design in the 1960s TV series and Azrael's Batsuit from the " Knightfall" story arc (1993).Roger Craig Smith and Troy Baker voice the younger versions of Batman and Joker in this game, replacing Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill from the previous Arkham games. Freeze, but considered it lacking in surprise because it replicates that of the 1992 Batman: The Animated Series episode "Heart of Ice". A week before its scheduled release in Europe, the retail Wii U and Windows versions were delayed until November 8. At the bank, Batman encounters Black Mask, who is revealed to be the Joker in disguise: the Joker had replaced Black Mask days earlier, seizing his criminal empire and placing the bounty on Batman. Batman: Arkham Origins was released worldwide on October 25, 2013 for PlayStation 3, Wii U, Windows, and Xbox 360.