A mind as inquisitive as The Riddler’s would no doubt take a much deeper psychological interest in the Batman, but we never see that explored in their meetings. That’s no big deal, but his initial encounter with Batman doesn’t feel particularly developed. His absence from the limelight is never explained, and it doesn’t seem like it will be. Here, though, he’s also ruthlessly violent, carrying a scythe in the shape of a question mark and strapping hostages into “torture boxes” that slice off fingers one by one. As in most Batman tellings, he’s got a grandiose ego to go with his big brain. The Enigma re-introduces The Riddler, who’s been mysteriously absent from Gotham City for many years. Like the previous season, his nuances and quirks are spot-on for the hardened commissioner and he brings Gordon to life in a way that we haven’t experienced since the late Bob Hastings’ performances in Batman: The Animated Series.Players know that the man-who-will-be-Joker will snap sometime soon. The real star of the show, though, is Murphy Guyer’s Jim Gordon. While I prefer his portrayal of the Joker in Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Assault on Arkham, his performance as the billionaire playboy/vigilante doesn’t disappoint, as he remains consistent and believable as both as the man and the Bat. Troy Baker once again returns to voice Bruce Wayne/Batman. It’s a tricky business allowing someone to create their own Batman adventure, filled with possibilities, but some of these options are only there to take up space. That said, some of the dialogue choices are mind-bogglingly mundane and don’t further the story in any way. Of course, it’s still early days and it could venture into the Children of Arkham‘s strange and odd waters, but it seems like the developers are consciously trying to balance the act between respecting canon and being its own beast. As you’re aware, the action is fairly limited here, as you spend more time doing detective work or having conversations that impact your character’s path.įortunately, the narrative itself has improved for this new season. While I’m aware that Telltale’s aesthetic isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, you should know by now what to expect – and Batman: The Enemy Within is no drastic departure from this. The look and feel of this season is identical to the previous one, with the major change being the Dark Knight’s new costume design. If you’re expecting a complete overhaul of the graphics and gameplay engine, then you’re set for disappointment. In terms of detail, it’s nice to see some of the consistencies have been carried across as well, such as Bruce Wayne missing a bit of his ear after his run-in with Lady Arkham – it’s the little things. Set a year after the events of the first season, this episode can be played in isolation or it can include the choices you made before in the series. And we’ve received the first episode from Batman: The Enemy Within, ‘The Enigma’, to check out. This time, though, the Caped Crusader battles against the puzzle-master himself, the Riddler. After the success of Batman: The Telltale Series, the episodic point-and-click Dark Knight adventure is back for a second season.
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