Arkham prequel less polished than predecessors, but still a very good game. Pleasant wintery Gotham exploration, combat still effective. Decent WiiU version. For saga fans who haven't played this episode yet.
Your verdict
Category
Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
A young Bruce Wayne, early in his crime-fighting career, faces eight assassins sent to kill him on a Christmas Eve in the corrupt 1950s Gotham. Published by WB Games, released in 2013 in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Prequel to the Arkham Asylum/Arkham City duo featuring the series' combat and gadgets, a snowy noir Gotham, a jazz soundtrack, and the origins of iconic enemies.
Batman - Arkham Origins review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
A snowbound Christmas Eve, red and blue neon slicing the black: this Gotham of youth bathes in an icy film noir. The hushed jazz and frosted façades extend a striking urban melancholy. This wintry, disenchanted atmosphere gives the origin story a memorable visual signature.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾13,4 GB📅25/10/2013
Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Batman - Arkham Origins (Wii U) price, value & rarity
Is Batman - Arkham Origins still worth playing in 2026?
A prequel developed by WB Games Montreal, Batman Arkham Origins reuses the proven Arkham formula, rhythmic combat and stealth, to tell a Christmas night where a young Batman faces a bounty hunt launched by Black Mask. The recreation of a snowy Gotham and the introduction of the Joker win over fans. The lack of risk taking and original technical issues weigh it down. A good action adventure for Batman fans, if short of matching Rocksteady's entries.
