This game is what I'd like to call an acquired taste. First hour of gameplay you can tell something's different. And its not just the VA work of both Joker and Batman being changed here. The story elements differ from the Rocksteady trilogy, in that the plot centers around the origins of Batman and Joker themselves, and even the beginnings of the city itself. Gotham is truly different as it is in the trilogy, but it is a welcome sight. Back when Gotham was largely run by different crime families and corrupt cops, it really helped to paint the picture of how Gotham operated back in the day when it was mostly free of superpowered villlains and insane Arkham inmates.

Batman in this game is brash, quick to anger and impulsive. He is far from the composed, stoic and the force of nature that is the Arkham Trilogy Batman. You can truly see how he has improved over time ever since he donned the batsuit. This game in my opinion has the best boss battles bar none in the franchise. Most of them have a different approach too. Deadshot with the predator section, Deathstroke with his 3-phase brawl, Firefly with the mad hot chase around Gotham Bridge, and the hardest boss battle I've ever played in a game that even dwarfs Sword Saint Isshin and Malenia: Electrocutioner.

Out of all the Arkham Games, Origins certainly has a lackluster open world. It serves its purpose but it is lacking the grimy details of City and Knight. I suppose the blizzard and the curfew is what gave the city its feel, but I digress. Batman in this game is also a lot more "detective-y" than in the other games in my opinion, which is a good thing. I like this game, and have done multiple playthroughs over the years. Might even play it again come Christmastime.

this fruitcake is fantastic /10

Why doesn't Batman use his awesome electric gloves in Asylum and City? Is he stupid?

Absolutely great game. It is a forgotten treasure in my opinion.