BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Episode 3: New World Order Reviews
I've left out the specific criteria as they would match episode 2. Telltale continues right where they left off and run with it. Batman is, through Episode 3, a consistently excellent game. This installment, being right in the middle, delivers on the tried and true practice of delivering conflict after character and story development. And wow is there conflict! Bruce is one unlucky bastard
The end of this episode is very much an unexpected twist, and it leaves things on a big cliffhanger for the events of Episode 4 to unravel. Let’s just say that after the final part of Episode 3, things will never be the same for Bruce Wayne or Batman. I really liked this episode, and can’t wait to see what Episode 4 brings!
A great continuation of Batman/Bruce Wayne's story, with both sides perfectly fleshed out and as important. Stellar presentation and production value once again. Despite some technical issues, this is worth the price of admission and I'm very anxious to see how everything will turn out!
Episode three “Children of Arkham” focuses more heavily on the life of Bruce Wayne himself, which potentially makes the choices you make all the more difficult. Following the aftermath of episode 2, episode 3 sure looks to be volatile.
Batman: The Telltale Series Episode 3 is arguably the best episode of any game that Telltale has ever done and is easily the strongest episode of this particular series. Simply put, it is an experience that no true Batman fans can afford to miss out on.
More than the sum of its parts and an improvement on both previous entries, easily the best episode in the series so far.
Gotham's underworld looms even larger over Batman. Bruce Wayne has become a public outcast, Harvey Dent is gearing up for his run as Mayor... things are looking bleak.
Telltale’s Batman game continues with the most surprising episode yet. This is shaping up to be one hell of a series, despite technical issues.
The New World Order at the beginning can be uninteresting and dull without any flavor because of the poor intro sequence; this, however, changes along the way. The episode starts to be engaging at the first few acts slowly, and leaves you at a very interesting cliffhanger that makes you want Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham to come out sooner.
Episode 3 continues to build on the groundwork laid down in previous episodes, and the plot is finally in full swing. While it's too early to call it, this could become one of Telltale's best games, or even one of the best Batman stories ever told.
Telltale’s series has settled into a nice groove, and has established itself as a unique (and dark) take on Batman
The New World Order continues to build on what's an excellent episodic adventure offering a good set of twists that I honestly hadn't even anticipated.
New World order was an enlightening episode with one hell of a latter half. The highs were huge and while a few of the quieter moments lacked quite the impact players may expect, were certainly providing a platform for the finale to spring from.
Batman The Telltale Series Episode 3: New World Order may be a slow burner, but there’s a raging inferno of action and tragedy by the time it finishes as the Dark Knight and Bruce Wayne face threats for all sides.
Should Telltale Games continue its strong storytelling in these upcoming episodes, the wait will be well worth it. Batman: The Telltale Series gives Bat-fans a version of the character, and of Gotham City, that haven't been previously explored in video game form. As a result, Batman: The Telltale Series feels fresh, despite cherry picking familiar elements from decades of Batman history.
For all the choices we’re given in Telltale games, they often lead to the same destinations. We can affect the littles outcomes, but can’t sway the larger ones, which by this point in the developer’s career is no revelation. It’s the illusion of choice that keeps us happy and narratively enchanted - a spell I’m quite okay to be under. Creating branches for every decision would simply be untenable, and even considering the limitations of this model - the stories themselves, however little we can change them, are worth exploring anyway.
Even with the technical flaws, few gaming stories have made me this hooked and left me begging for more. With all of the major decisions, it’s also worth taking the time to play through a few times to see how every decision can play out.
Those that enjoy the more action-packed moments may find themselves a little bored with this episode. but if you're interested in the politics and enjoy complicated relationship building, you'll likely find New World Order more satisfactory.
Telltale continues to weave its Batman tale in New World Order, which is quite short and devoid of interesting gameplay, but still a worthy entry thanks to it continuing the interesting Batman/Bruce narrative.
Batman – The Telltale Series Episode 3: New World Order continues to solidify this game as one of the best that Telltale Games has done to date.