The Arkham Trilogy's Forgotten Ancestor | A Batman Begins Retrospective
🦇 Was the Batman Begins video game truly Arkham's Forgotten Ancestor? Dive into this deep-dive retrospective review of the 2005 classic movie tie-in game for PS2, Xbox, and GameCube! We explore if this ambitious title laid the groundwork for the legendary Batman Arkham series (Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Knight). Check Out Full Longplay On My Other Channel Below: • Batman Begins Full Game Longplay (No Comme... Join us as we uncover the fascinating development journey by Eurocom, revealing its incredible access to Christopher Nolan's film production – including lidar scans of the Tumbler and voice work from nearly the entire movie cast (Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Cillian Murphy & more!). We analyse how the Batman Begins game masterfully implemented fear and stealth gameplay mechanics years before Arkham Asylum, examining its unique interrogation system and those unforgettable Tumbler driving sections. Is Batman Begins just another relic of the often-maligned movie tie-in genre, or is it a hidden gem worth revisiting? In this Batman Begins game review, we compare its strengths and weaknesses, looking at the graphics, sound design, story adaptation, and gameplay nearly 20 years later. Does it still hold up? How does it stack up against the Arkham trilogy it arguably inspired? This video is perfect for fans of Batman games, the Arkham series, Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, retro gaming enthusiasts (PS2, Xbox, GameCube era), or anyone curious about the evolution of superhero video games. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro and Arkham Games 2:27 - Development and Movie 6:42 - The Story 9:19 - The Gameplay 14:01 - The Tumbler 15:15 - Conclusion and Review Score What are YOUR memories of the Batman Begins game? Did you play it back in the day on PS2, Xbox, or GameCube? What score would YOU give it? Did that infamous ladder climb animation drive you crazy too? Let me know all your thoughts, opinions, and memories in the comments below! ➡️ Enjoyed this retrospective? Hit that LIKE button 👍 and SUBSCRIBE for more retro reviews, Batman content, and explorations of gaming history! ➡️ Got a suggestion for another retro game I should review? Let me know in the comments - I might feature it (with a shoutout!) in a future video! #gaming #gamer #gamingcommunity #gamingreview #retrogaming #arkhamtrilogy #batman #batmanbegins #gamingretrospective #longplay #playstation #xbox #nintendo #gamecube #batmanarkhamknight