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Batman: Arkham Origins

Critic score17 critics
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First release
Oct 24, 2013
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Open world, Action, Stealth
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360

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.

Also known as Batman: AO, Arkham Origins

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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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 24, 2013
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 25, 2013
PlayStation 3
Oct 25, 2013
All 11 release dates
Wii U
Oct 25, 2013
Xbox 360
Oct 25, 2013
Wii U
Nov 06, 2013
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 08, 2013
Wii U
Nov 08, 2013
PlayStation 3
Dec 05, 2013
Wii U
Dec 05, 2013
Xbox 360
Dec 05, 2013
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
15h
Main + Extras
21h
Completionist
47h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
helicopter, assassin, training, detective, organized crime
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At a Glance

Critic Score
71
Main Story (IGDB)
15h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
21h
Completionist (IGDB)
47h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 45,820 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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