Batman Begins

Platform(s): Playstation 2, Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, Gameboy Advance

Publishers: Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Developer: EA/Eurocom

ESRB Rating: Teen

Players: 1

Batman Begins

The Story

How did the Dark Knight become the paragon of all that is good in Gotham? Based on the movie of the same name, Batman Begins and the classic DC Comics character, follows Bruce Wayne from the aftermath of his parent's murder as he seeks an end to the injustice in the world. The game includes the voices of the film cast, as well as their likenesses. Villains in the game include Scarecrow, Ra's al Ghul and Carmine Falcone. The game was released simultaneously with the movie. The ESRB rating of the game is Teen for violence and language.

Gameplay

The action game uses a stealth-based game mechanic, with the player as the hunter, seeking the enemies who lurk in the shadows. Once the villains are found, the hero can engage in direct combat or use subtler methods of interrogation. Puzzles can be solved with single solutions, but novices should not fear since contextual clues abound. Always wanted to drive the Batmobile? Batman Begins gives you a chance to race in the legendary vehicle.

Game environments include a Himalayan Monastery and various locations of Gotham City including: The Docks, The Narrows, Arkham Asylum and Wayne Manor. Progression through the worlds is fairly linear.

Unlockable Options

Complete the game (on any difficulty level) and you will be able to unlock several additional bat-suits including the Caped Crusader Suit, the Dark Knight Suit and the World's Greatest Detective Suit. If you have beaten the game, you also unlock 2 batmobile missions, a slew of interviews and movies and all of the contents of the Gallery of Fear.