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Batman™: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition
Developer Armature Studio, LLC
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Armature Studio and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, it is a companion game and sequel to Batman: Arkham Origins (2013), and part of the Batman: Arkham series. Set three months after Arkham Origins, the game follows Batman as he attempts to stop a prison riot at the Blackgate… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
254 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
46
Mixed
89 positive · 105 negative
95% range 39–53%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 89 | 105 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 9 | 3 | 26 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Negative
619 of 1,550 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
46% recommend · 86 yes, 102 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 188 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (1,339 of 3,125 positive).
Many reviewers criticize the poor map design, clunky combat, and frustrating navigation. [1][2][3] Some players feel it is unfairly panned and deserves a fairer rating. [4][5][1]
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Representative posts
- [4]
This game is perfectly fine for what it is. I think this game having mixed reviews across the board on Steam is ridiculous. This is not a mainstream Arkham game, this is a spin-off game that came out on a console that is 10x weaker than any console or PC that the Arkham games were initially released on. This is supposed to give you a taste of the story, gameplay and so on of the Arkham games, and this does that just …
- [5]
Normally when I write reviews for games on steam I write a joke. But this game has been so wrongfully panned for over a decade. People hate it because it isn't 3D. Who cares. This is a metriodvania not an action adventure game. Is chivalry 2 a bad game because is doesn't have guns? NO! Just because one game has something doesn't mean all others should have it too! This is a fine metriodvania. It stands toe to toe …
- [10]
Okay, look. All of my other reviews are jokes and for fun, but this one is serious. Okay, first off, I like the camera angle while exploring the prison. It reminds me of the older Resident Evil games a bit, and I can appreciate the novelty. The rest of the game is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ass sucking donkey ♥♥♥♥ at a bus stop in St Louis. The stealth? Ass. The combat? Unplayable. The bosses? All terrible except Black Mask, and made …
- [3]
Absolutely abysmal. Couldn't even finish the game it was so bad. I am a lifelong fan of the Arkham series and have known about this game since it came out. I always figured the hate was because it was so different from the rest, so I was very excited to give it a shot. Upon nearly completing the story, I realized it is just so much worse than a change in perspective. For starters, the map is an actual labyrinth. It …
- [2]
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition Hardcore Batman fan here - The principle of this game is great, had high hopes for this game, but I just felt that the execution, the clunkiness of it, the poorly rendered levels/cutscenes, the level design; all of it sometimes left a lot to be desired. While the game is ok, it really doesn't play all that well. To give you an example, sometimes I'd be pressing the …
Summarised from 34 of the 208 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Batman™: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition talk about unique 2.5D Metroidvania take on the Arkham series; those who didn't talk about terrible map design makes navigation a nightmare. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Following its release, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate received generally mixed reviews. Aggregating review website Metacritic gave the 3DS version a 68/100 and the Vita a 61/100. Reviewers were polarized over the transition of the home console game to portable devices. Polygon and IGN said that Arkham Origins Blackgate successfully distilled the gameplay mechanics of Arkham Origins. However, others said that the game came across as sloppy and unfinished while doing nothing to advance the series or its characters. Reception of the game's prison setting was generally negative. Reviewers criticized the level designs as repetitive, dark, and sparse outside of areas decorated by the Joker, and…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 254 · most liked firstNew #Batman game is in the works at Rocksteady 🦇 Game is years from releasing (via business)
neutral · AI labelView post →Malice Game Over Screen- Based off Batman Arkham Style (By Snoutless) #gameoverse #malice #fanart #batman #aslume #batmanarkham
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is perfectly fine for what it is. I think this game having mixed reviews across the board on Steam is ridiculous. This is not a mainstream Arkham game, this is a spin-off game that came out on a console that is 10x weaker than any console or PC that the Arkham games were initially released on. This is supposed to give you a taste of the story, gameplay and so on of the Arkham games, and this does that just fine. It's a fun little treat to have amongst the main course meals that are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Normally when I write reviews for games on steam I write a joke. But this game has been so wrongfully panned for over a decade. People hate it because it isn't 3D. Who cares. This is a metriodvania not an action adventure game. Is chivalry 2 a bad game because is doesn't have guns? NO! Just because one game has something doesn't mean all others should have it too! This is a fine metriodvania. It stands toe to toe with the likes of Metriod fusion and Castlevania Symphony of the night. This…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The "Batman: Vengeance" video game was released on this day (Oct. 15) in 2001! Featuring the voice cast and characters designs from BTAS, and garnering mostly positive reviews, this entertaining game finds Batman investigating the apparent demise of The Joker! #BatmanTAS #Batman #VideoGames
neutral · AI labelView post →100% Achievement Review: Based on my experience completing all the (available) achievements. Feel free to follow my [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45897386/]Steam Curator & [url=https://www.youtube.com/@Awijii]Youtube Channel for more 100% reviews, videos & achievement content! Title: Batman Arkham Origins Blackgate Deluxe Edition Summary: 2.5D superhero platformer game Personal notes: Arkham origins blackgate is a companion game to Arkham origins (a much better game in all…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition takes the familiar foundations of the Arkham series and reshapes them into a smaller, side-scrolling action-adventure built around exploration, stealth, combat, and gadget-based progression. Developed by Armature Studio and published by WB Games, it feels less like a conventional sequel and more like an experimental companion to Arkham Origins. Instead of giving Batman a large three-dimensional city to explore, the game confines most of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition is an interesting yet flawed side entry in the Arkham franchise. Originally developed for handheld consoles, this "Deluxe Edition" brings the 2.5D Metroidvania-style gameplay to PC and consoles — with mixed results. The story picks up shortly after the events of Arkham Origins. Blackgate Prison is in chaos after a massive riot, and three villains — Joker, Penguin, and Black Mask — have carved out territories inside the prison. Batman must…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The "Batman: Rise of the Sin Tzu" video game was released on this day (Oct. 16) in 2003! This sequel to "Batman: Vengeance," which again reunited the BTAS cast, finds Batman battling against Sin Tzu, a new fiend co-created by Jim Lee for this game! #BatmanTAS #Batman #VideoGames.
neutral · AI labelView post →Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition Hardcore Batman fan here - The principle of this game is great, had high hopes for this game, but I just felt that the execution, the clunkiness of it, the poorly rendered levels/cutscenes, the level design; all of it sometimes left a lot to be desired. While the game is ok, it really doesn't play all that well. To give you an example, sometimes I'd be pressing the vault button with a lot of proper timing in mind, not button mashing like…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game could have been incredible if it was made with tought and care. This is simply a Batman Arkham Origins 2D mod, it sounds amazing but it's horrible. It seems ok in the first 30 mins but only gets worse as more poorly implemented mechanics add up. Playing it is a struggle, navigating the map is a torture. It's truly impressive how they managed to mess up such a great idea. Do NOT play this even if you're a hardcore batman fan, it's best to watch the story on YouTube.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moody this #Ps2sday afternoon, so thought of DC Comics #Batman to compliment the feeling Batman Begins for #Ps2 is based on the movie & is an action-adventure platform game featuring the films voice cast, it has great visuals, but average reviews Was it any good to play? #GamersUnite #RetroGaming
neutral · AI labelView post →Okay, look. All of my other reviews are jokes and for fun, but this one is serious. Okay, first off, I like the camera angle while exploring the prison. It reminds me of the older Resident Evil games a bit, and I can appreciate the novelty. The rest of the game is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ass sucking donkey ♥♥♥♥ at a bus stop in St Louis. The stealth? Ass. The combat? Unplayable. The bosses? All terrible except Black Mask, and made me wish I was playing the real Arkham Origins instead. Let me preface this by…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At six hours, I fully get why some found this game disappointing. It's the only game in Arkham series where you CAN'T fly around looking for random bad guys to beat up. And it offers only as much immersion as you would expect from a platfom-jumper, which is to say almost none. But that's not to say it isn't fun. You just have to understand what you're buying. Clearly the game is modeled after the 2.5D segments of the Arkham games (e.g. avoiding Scarecrow in Asylum, escaping Mad Hatter's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Game Bundle] WB 100: Play the Legends. $5: * Mad Max * MORTAL KOMBAT XL * Batman™: Arkham City GOTY Edition * Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition * Batman™: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition $10: All above, plus: * Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate Edition * Batman™: Arkham Knight Premium Edition * Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition * Injustice 2 Legendary Edition * Batman™: Arkham Origins $15: All above, plus: * Gotham Knights * Back 4 Blood
neutral · AI labelView post →Its a decent game, the metroidvania aspects aren't too harsh on you, but there are many times where you might have to search a youtube tutorial to find your way. Combat is definitely simplified compared to the other games as well, so its a bit easier then the other games. I wouldn't play it unless I wanted to play all the Arkham games, and which I did.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It could be a fun short game, but it has many terrible mechanics and badly designed boss fights, which make it hard to recommend
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You know what, the villians of Gotham can have Blackgate
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Genuinely an absolute pain to try and play. The 2D sidescroll playstyle was kinda neat for the prologue, but it's incredibly annoying while trying to navigate Blackgate. Worse still, the 2D plane can reeeeeally mess up combat flow. Attacks you'd nail as easily as breathing in the mainline Arkham games? Oh no you missed that by a mile and Generic Joker Thug #39 just booped your Bat-snoot! Don't even get me started on trying to navigate the damn rabbit warren of a prison. There seems to be so…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun little pickup from the toy show yesterday. This game kicked my ass when I was a kid! #RetroGames #Toys #Batman #NECA #RetroGaming #NES
positive · AI labelView post →I heard everyone say that this game is terrible, so when I decided to try it, I had low expectations, and I was still deeply disappointed..
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely abysmal. Couldn't even finish the game it was so bad. I am a lifelong fan of the Arkham series and have known about this game since it came out. I always figured the hate was because it was so different from the rest, so I was very excited to give it a shot. Upon nearly completing the story, I realized it is just so much worse than a change in perspective. For starters, the map is an actual labyrinth. It is damn near impossible to navigate it, what with the camera constantly…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is nothing wrong with this game. There is something wrong with your expectations for this game. Okay, there's one thing wrong. The map is absolute ass, even when you learn how to use it. But other than that this is a fun game for what it is. It was made for the Nintendo 3DS handheld. You can't expect it to be on the same level as the Arkham games that were made for PC and consoles. It had to work on minimal hardware. This is one of the games that I didn't play for a long time because I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has terrible navigation, but you get used to it and you will love it. The best Arkham game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I usually don't do any negative reviews, even when the game is genuinely bad, but this one deserves special treatment... this sh*t is so f*cking terrible that I want to wash my brain just to forget that this game ever existed. terrible design, the cut-scenes look like sh*t with sh*tty animations, it has a f*cking input lag that makes it almost impossible to counter-attack at the right time in some quick-time events, along with the worst mini-map I've ever seen in a game and the most boring…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was not a fun game. This used the Arkham combat and movement system but in 2d. It does not work well at all. The map was bad and took a while to get used to the changing perspectives in game. Story didn't add anything. Bad game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THIS REVIEW IS IN ENGLISH FOR SPANISH HERE'S THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/jN8oY2aJfko (ESTA RESEÑA ES EN INGLÉS PARA ESPAÑOL AQUÍ ESTÁ EL VIDEO) When people talk about the Arkham saga, the same titles always shine. But Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate were left behind. And they don’t deserve it. They may not be revolutionary… but they have something the others also have: Essence. Origins: the birth of the vigilante Here we see a younger, imperfect Batman, still…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do you like metroidvanias? Don't play this game. Do you like Batman? Don't play this game. Do you like having a will to live? Don't play this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros * Features unique, high-quality comic-book style animated cell cutscenes for storytelling. * Successfully translates signature Arkham mechanics like Detective Mode, the Cryptographic Sequencer, and stealth takedowns into a 2.5D plane. * The Deluxe Edition includes upgraded high-definition textures, 5.1 surround sound, and new maps compared to the original handheld versions. * Includes a variety of unlockable bat-suits and hidden armor upgrades to hunt down. * Featured characters…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For The First Time In My Life, I Actually Hated Myself For Being A Batman Fan. Before Buying This Game, I Had Already Seen The Reviews And Knew It Wasn’t Good But As A Die-Hard Batman Fan, I Bought It Anyway, Thinking, How Bad Could It Be? After Playing Through The Entire Game And Unlocking Every Single Achievement, I Can Honestly Say This Is The First Time I Truly Felt Fear Of Batman And Not In A Good Way. The Game Is Painfully Slow-Paced And Mentally Exhausting, To The Point Where It Felt…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batman Arkham Origins Blackgate was a game originally designed and released for the PSVITA and the Nintendo 3DS, it's a 2.5D metroidvania game set in the Batman Arkham Series. Unfortunately the gameplay doesn't translate well to mouse and keyboard controls. However if you can get past that hurdle, there's a lot to love about this game. It has a beautiful comic book art style in the cutscenes and is extremely expansive when it comes to the overall lore of the Arkham series. If you love Batman…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The black sheep of the Batman Arkham series. I don't know if it's because it's ported from a handheld, but so much about this is broken and tedious. I'm talking about combat (it simply does not work), the map (it makes no physical sence), stealth encounters (they just don't work as well in 2D) and boss battles (esp. Penguin fight). Really the bread and butter of the Arkham series. I had a terrible time playing it. There are definitely great ideas here, but just incredibly bad execution. Even if…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game sucks
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate Review Overview Took me a little time to get used to. I am not usually into this type of game, but it being Batman with some Arkham DNA made me try it. I ended up having an okay time. It is not perfect, but a simplified slice of Arkham stealth and freeflow kept me going. Think of it like a decent side dish for Arkham Origins rather than a main course. What It Is A 2.5D Metroidvania style spin off set inside Blackgate Penitentiary. Side scrolling presentation…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batman: Arkham Origins - Blackgate is a “headache inducing Metroidvania simulator” developed by Armitage Studio, a company composed of various different Retro Studio employees (Metroid Prime). Seldom knowledge seems to be known about the actual development, but from what I can scrounge the technology was built from the ground up (minus using The Bluepoint Engine by Bluepoint Games) between both the Playstation Vita version and the Nintendo 3DS version. The main differences between both of these…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I initially gave this a negative review because I found the game as annoying as hell. The game fluctuates between being a boringly easy tunnel game, to pull your hair out frustrating, cant work out where I'm supposed to go! And then there's the scan everything all the time, which bugs. But remember, this game was originally designed for the PS Vita and the scanning makes much more sense with a touch screen, it doesnt transfer so well to mouse and keyboard. But then, I ended up maxing the game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hero-ween has all been leading to THIS! Come hang out as I play Batman AS Batman! Also there will be fun game giveaways, sub goals and party games! You won’t wanna miss this! 🥳 #batman #batmanarkhamasylum #gamer #streamer
neutral · AI labelView post →Fun little pickup from the toy show yesterday. This game kicked my ass when I was a kid! #RetroGames #Toys #Batman #NECA #RetroGaming #NES
positive · AI labelView post →This game is a port from handheld consoles, it is not open world, basically is an attempt to bring handheld players to the PC Arkham Series, if you treat it exactly as what it is, it won't disappoint, expect backtracking, a lot of it. At the end of the day it is Metroidvania in its core. Good to add to the story of Batman Arkhamverse.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Having read Steam reviews, I expected this game to be horrible, but it was anything but. It's quite enjoyable and unputdownable, non-linear and highly replayable (which is a big plus since you need to finish the base game once and NG+ twice to unlock all the achievements). Sure, it's not City or Asylum, but still its 2,5D feel a lot closer to 3 than to 2. Combat is simplified, wuth only ground takedown and beatdown available as special moves, but it's more than enough since the main focus here…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hilala I didn't have the motivation to play this game on my desktop PC, but managed to push through a few hours on my Steam Deck, given its 2.5D nature. This is easily the worst entry in the Arkham series, and I genuinely can't understand why they bothered porting it. The soundtrack is recycled from previous games, the stealth is awful, and you're forced to scan every single object before you can interact with it. Don't waste your time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I worked through Blackgate because completing the whole series in order felt like the right thing to do. Having now finished it, I wish someone had told me earlier that there was genuinely nothing here I needed to experience. If I had to describe it in a few words, I'd say it's the one entry in the series that forgets what made everything else work. Three months after Origins, Batman arrives at Blackgate Prison where Joker, Penguin, and Black Mask have each taken over a section of the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The original Batman Arkham Asylum was very Metroidvania-like. This 2.5D adventure is even more so. It has the prototypical Metroidvania map, powerups, backtracking, and hidden collectibles the genre is known for. It also has some degree of freedom in how you tackle each area of the game; you aren't fully forced into going after the 3 big bads in a specific order, which is nice. The combat is a passable facsimile of the 3D Arkham games, but forced into a 2D plane. It is a bit clunky/stiff, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It has me in it, so it's good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was really good actually, ppl who have low end pc but want a great experience, this is it, it got good graphics, nice combat skills and story is great, overall it's a good game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Game Bundle] The Best of Humble Bundle: LEGO Worlds Collide 2025. $5: | Game Name | Steam Link | | ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame | [https://store.steampowered.com/app/21000/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/21000/) | | LEGO® The Hobbit™ |…
neutral · AI labelView post →I love the Arkham games and this one should be great. The plot is fine, the cut scene animation is cool. But the navigation and interface makes it a very tough game to get through.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here’s a closer look at #LEGO 30762 Retro Video Game Batman which is available with LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch 2! #Batman #LEGOBatman #LEGO30762
neutral · AI labelView post →Halloween is drawing near! To celebrate, I am playing through the Nintendo DS version of the first LEGO Batman video game! Part 1 starts now! #Twitch #Batman #LEGO #NintendoDS www.twitch.tv/mikolylat
positive · AI labelView post →Halloween is drawing near! To celebrate, I am playing through the Nintendo DS version of the first LEGO Batman video game! Part 1 starts now! #Twitch #Batman #LEGO #NintendoDS www.twitch.tv/mikolylat
positive · AI labelView post →Continuing Jennaween BirthdayThon by starting the last game in my Arkham marathon, Arkham Knight! www.twitch.tv/jennaprizm #goinglive #twitch #vtuber #arkhamknight #batman
positive · AI labelView post →WB Just trolling us atp btw I have to buy this for my batman collection to complete.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is my favorite batman arkham game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The unresponsive controls make the final boss unplayable garbage. What's the point of having a counter mechanic if it doesn't work half the time? Rocksteady should've never let anyone touch their IP.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to like this game, I really do, it's just not fun.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Forgotten for a reason.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just a straight up poorly made game. Hit detection is non existent, puzzles are either too easy or non sensical, and the game is just hard to look at on anything bigger than the 3ds screen.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ive played every batman game and by far this is the worst thing i've ever played batman related. Do not get, unless you really want to play a bad side scroller that has horrible boss fights, and the worst navigation ever
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey, remember all of the things about the Arkham series we know and love? Yeah, imagine that but somehow they suck. Making the game in a 2D format sounded interesting in theory, but man this game feels like a chore. The gameplay is sluggish, the story isn't super interesting, (but granted there wasn't much they could have done here); the performances, they're not bad, but nothing really stands out. There's almost ZERO continuity or reference to this, even within the other games. And this might…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New York styled Pizza: Pizza dough: 14 g instant yeast 617g water - 95F 950g all-purpose flour 19g fine sea salt 25g granulated sugar American Pizza Sauce and Toppings: 1 tablespoon (14g) butter 1 tablespoon (9g) extra virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, rough chopped 2 teaspoons (4g) red pepper flakes 28 oz (794g) can of crushed tomato 2 teaspoons (2g) dried oregano 1.5 tablespoons (21g) granulated sugar salt and pepper to taste Splash of olive oil 2 cups (227g) low moisture…
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