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In many cases, video games tend to follow an already-created storyline of a franchise, bringing fan-favorite characters to life. This further allows players to have insight into how the lives of these characters are played out, just like one can do in the famousBatman: Arkhamvideo game series.
However, the success of the stated series all boiled down to one thing, which is how much were they able to deliver a realistic approach to the character of Batman, adding nothing that was not necessary and sticking to what the given lore dictates.
HowBatman: Arkham OriginsSuccess Was Based On This One Essential Factor
Arkham Originswas the second major release in theBatman: Arkhamseries and managed to gain the attention of many fans within a short period of time. Allowing players to experience what being the lethal vigilante felt like was no small deal, allowing it to become a cult classic within the community.
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Commenting on how the studio was able to pull it off, Guillaume Voghel, Associate Producer ofArkham Origins, mentions the following in an interview viaForbes.
Gameplay comes first. Even if narratively or historically it would make sense for Batman not to have certain gadgets, we always put gameplay first. And gamers are going to appreciate that we didn’t try to reinvent the entire recipe. The combat is still very similar to Arkham City and Asylum; it’s had little tweaks here and there – some more enemies and some new stuff that adds another level.
The associate producer in this context talked about how the developing team refrained from including some gadgets that were already developed then for previous releases. Likewise,Originsfocuses on Wayne’s initial experience becoming the superhero, so it only remained sensible for the team to not poke around too much and stick to what the lore says.The success story of the game should also serve as a lesson for Ubisoft, who happened torecently announce the latestAssassin’s Creed: Shadowtitle, based in Japan. The studio has also received backlash from fans criticising the choice of protagonists, allegedly drifting theACfranchise away from its motto of remaining historically accurate bycasting Yasuke, the world’s first black samuraias one of the main characters.
Why The Sequel To Batman:Arkham OriginsWas A Gamble For Rocksteady Games
The last major release in the Arkham video game series was theBatman: Arkham Knighttitle, which was launched back in 2015. However, it remains unknown to many how the developing studio had to take a leap of faith andrelease the game on up-and-coming consolesof the time instead of making a free-to-play mobile game, a trend that was prominent in the gaming industry during the era.
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Fortunately, it all turned out to be for the better as the game ended up becoming a huge hit amongst the fans, and manages to stay relevant to this day. This can be proven by seeing how players to this day are still working onperfecting all the mechanics provided in the game, attaining a flawless manner to complete the missions.Batman: Arkham Originsis available to purchase on Steam.
Aaditya Chugh
Senior Gaming Writer
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At Fandomwire, Aaditya has been covering the world of multiplayer and RPGs in the gaming industry for the last 2 years. He writes on anything AAA, like Elden Ring and Starfield, to Indie hits like Stardew Valley, which even got him a place at the table as one of the official reporters at M. Comic Con 2025. Sony, Xbox, Nintendo, you name it, and he will be here to provide you with whatever you might need to stay in the loop.
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