Drew Hurley
Cubed3Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 1: Realm of Shadows (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 8/7/2016
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Episode 1: Realm of Shadows
Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 1: Realm of Shadows is the first installment in Telltale Games' episodic adventure series. Released in 2016, it follows Bruce Wayne as he navigates his dual identity as Gotham's protector. The episode focuses on political corruption, Bruce's family legacy, and his early encounters with familiar figures like Catwoman and Harvey Dent. Gameplay blends narrative-driven choices, quick-time events, and detective segments, shaping the story based on player decisions. The episode sets the stage for a darker, more personal exploration of Batman's world.
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- Telltale Games
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- Telltale Games
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Critic avg
77
36 scored reviews
Total coverage
36
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 36 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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36 included scored reviews
90–1007 reviews · 19%
80–8915 reviews · 42%
70–797 reviews · 19%
Below 707 reviews · 19%
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Lou Sytsma
COGconnectedCOGconnected BATMAN - The Telltale Series - Episode 1: Realm of Shadows Review
Published 8/6/2016
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony Taormina
Game RantBatman: The Telltale Series Episode 1 Review
Published 8/6/2016
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalErik Kain
Forbes'Batman' Review: Telltale Spins A Provocative New Story
Published 8/6/2016
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalBecca Smith
GameSpewBatman: The Telltale Series Episode 1- Realm of Shadows Review
Published 8/6/2016
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeil Bolt
PlayStation UniverseBatman: A Telltale Series Episode One: Realm of Shadows PS4 Review
Published 8/5/2016
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalTim McDonald
PC InvasionBatman – The Telltale Series: Episode 1 Review
Published 8/4/2016
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50
-27 vs critic avg
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Read originalKenneth Shepard
GamingTrendA hero we deserve: Batman – The Telltale series “Realm of Shadows” review
Published 8/4/2016
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalChandler Wood
PlayStation LifeStyleBatman The Telltale Series Ep. 1: Realm of Shadows Review – Unmasked (PS4)
Published 8/4/2016
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalPeter Paras
Game RevolutionBatman - The Telltale Series Review
Published 8/4/2016
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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