Batman: Arkham Origins

Batman: Arkham Origins is a 2013 action-adventure video game developed by WB Games Montréal and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. As the third entry in the Batman: Arkham series, it serves as a prequel set several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum. The narrative focuses on a younger, unrefined Batman who faces an assassination attempt by eight deadly assassins on Christmas Eve, providing an origin story for his first encounter with the Joker.

The game’s aesthetic design was heavily influenced by the established visual style of the Arkham franchise, specifically building upon the groundwork laid by Rocksteady Studios. Adam Beechen served as one of the primary writers for the game, contributing to a script that sought to capture the tension of Bruce Wayne’s early career. While critics praised the title for its compelling narrative and boss battles, it received a mixed reception for its departure from the innovative gameplay evolution seen in its predecessors and for technical issues present at launch.