Batman: The Enemy Within

Batman: The Enemy Within

August 7, 2017
Telltale
4.0/5.0(52,318 reviews)
Adventure
Great

Overall, players have overwhelmingly praised 'Batman: The Enemy Within' as a stellar sequel that enhances every aspect of the first game, particularly its storytelling, character development, and nuanced choices. The combination of exceptional voice acting and an engaging narrative has resonated with a vast majority of players, while a few criticisms regarding pacing and character conclusions were noted.

About This Game

In this latest chapter from the award-winning studio behind Batman - The Telltale Series, both Bruce Wayne and Batman will be forced into precarious new roles. The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis. With the arrival of a ruthless federal agent and the return of a still nascent Joker, Batman must navigate uneasy alliances while Bruce Wayne undertakes a perilous series of deceptions. Which of Batman’s new allies will you choose to trust? And how deep into the darkness will you let Bruce descend?

Download Episode One of Batman: The Enemy Within, a five part episodic game series from the creators of The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series, The Wolf Among Us, and Tales from the Borderlands.

Themes

superherodetectivecrimedarkmysteriouspsychologicalurbanmodern

Mechanics

choice-basedbranching-narrativedialoguequick-time-eventsstory-drivenmultiple-endingscutscenesvoice-actingcharacter-switchingpuzzle-solving

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players have overwhelmingly praised 'Batman: The Enemy Within' as a stellar sequel that enhances every aspect of the first game, particularly its storytelling, character development, and nuanced choices. The combination of exceptional voice acting and an engaging narrative has resonated with a vast majority of players, while a few criticisms regarding pacing and character conclusions were noted.

Pros

  • Engaging and well-written story
  • Outstanding voice acting
  • Complex character development
  • Meaningful player choices
  • Immersive atmosphere and artistic style

Cons

  • Pacing issues in certain segments
  • Lack of definitive closure in the ending
  • Occasional stutters in the Telltale engine

Based on 38 reviews from steam

Batman: The Enemy Within — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Batman: The Enemy Within worth playing?
Batman: The Enemy Within has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.0 out of 5 across 52,318 reviews.
Is Batman: The Enemy Within free to play?
Yes — Batman: The Enemy Within is free to play on the PlayStation Store, so you can download and start playing at no cost.
Is Batman: The Enemy Within single-player or multiplayer?
Batman: The Enemy Within supports single player.
What platforms is Batman: The Enemy Within available on?
Batman: The Enemy Within is available on PS4.
When did Batman: The Enemy Within release?
Batman: The Enemy Within released on August 7, 2017.
What is Batman: The Enemy Within's age rating?
Batman: The Enemy Within carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.