BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Episode 2: Children of Arkham
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The second installment of Telltale's Batman takes all of the solid foundations established by Episode 1, trims most of the fat, and continues to build an engaging Dark Knight story in a unique and uncharted version of the D.C. legend’s universe. Old Bat-fans will get much more out of the unexpected twists and turns than a newcomer, but the relationships Bruce Wayne forms and develops with the people around him appeal equally.
All of the elements that made Episode 1 great, are just a touch better in Episode 2. Characters and voice acting settle in well. Plot points and character interactions are top notch here. Replayability gets a boost due to more significant choices that could be compelling to try a "do over" on. To better compare, Episode 1 isn't quite a tutorial, but presents as a solid introduction. Episode 2 uses that foundation and takes flight (on awexome batwings).
An emotional roller-coaster ride that is often jolted by gun shots and unexpected plot developments
Telltale gives Oswald Cobblepot some time in the limelight, but skimps on gameplay to do so.
A much better episode this time around, featuring some tough choices, great visuals and a fresh take on the Batman mythos.
It has the air of young men putting on silly costumes, not knowing what they're doing, and trying to style it out.
Telltale Games continue to be a formidable supervillain, and manage to turn Batman into the one thing he should never be: boring.
You still have your patented "safe" approach from Telltale with Batman: A Telltale Games Series: Children of Arkham, but its heart is in the right place. Retreading on Batman themes we've already seen from great writers like Jeph Loeb, Frank Miller, or Scott Snyder isn't necessarily a bad thing.
