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    Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

    Game » consists of 21 releases. Released Oct 25, 2013

    Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate is a 2.5D interpretation of the Arkham games by Armature Studio. It features non-linear exploration and a focus on using items to progress, mechanics typically associated with the "Metroidvania" sub-genre.

    Short summary describing this game.

    Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate last edited by AlexB4tman on 01/19/22 11:19PM View full history

    Overview

    Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate is a side-scrolling action-adventure game developed by Armature Studio. It was originally released for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita on October 25th, 2013. A digital-only HD port subtitled "Deluxe Edition" was released for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U on April 1st, 2014. Alongside improved textures and support for higher resolutions, the Deluxe Edition includes support for 5.1 surround sound and subtle gameplay improvements.

    Development

    Blackgate was developed by Armature Studio using the Bluepoint Engine. Armature founders Mark Pacini, Todd Keller and Jack Matthews are veterans of Retro Studios where they worked on the Metroid Prime series. Blackgate is Armature's first original game.

    Gameplay

    Many of the Arkham games' signature mechanics survive the transition to 2.5D.
    Many of the Arkham games' signature mechanics survive the transition to 2.5D.

    Arkham Origins Blackgate translates many of the series' signature mechanics, including the free-flow combat system, the predator stealth system and detective vision, to a 2-dimensional plane.

    Like original Arkham Asylum, Blackgate features the type of non-linear exploration typically associated with the Metroidvania sub-genre.

    Story

    Much of the story is told through motion-graphic cutscenes
    Much of the story is told through motion-graphic cutscenes

    Three months after the events of Batman: Arkham Origins, Batman is forced to return to Blackgate Penitentiary after the Joker, the Penguin and Black Mask each gain control of a prision wing following a large explosion.

    With help from Catwoman, Batman must infiltrate each wing, free hostages taken by the inmates, and defeat the villains responsible. The player can choose to tackle the bosses in any order, resulting in a unique ending for each boss tackled last.

    System Requirements

    MinimumRecommended
    OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
    Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHzProcessor: Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz, AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz
    Memory: 2 GB RAMMemory: 4 GB RAM
    Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS, AMD Radeon HD 3850Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 560, AMD Radeon HD 6950
    Direct X: Version 10DirectX: Version 11
    Network: Broadband Internet connectionNetwork: Broadband Internet connection
    Hard Drive: 3 GB available spaceHard Drive: 3 GB available space
    Additional Notes: Windows XP and DirectX 9.0b and below not supportedAdditional Notes: Windows XP and DirectX 9.0b and below not supported
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