Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series
Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series
Game
Game2016
Batman - The Telltale Series
Developer Telltale
Batman: The Telltale Series is a 2016 episodic point-and-click graphic adventure video game developed and published by Telltale Games and distributed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment under its DC Entertainment label. The game is based on the DC Comics character Batman, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, though not tied to any previous adaptation of the work in film or other media. Upon release, it… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
309 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
235 positive · 29 negative
95% range 85–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 235 | 29 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 14 | 2 | 26 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 1 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
8,461 of 9,686 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 203 yes, 25 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 228 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (16,085 of 18,332 positive).
Players praise the story as a compelling, mature take on Batman's early years. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note that choices feel less impactful than in other Telltale games. [4][5][6] The game is recommended for fans of story-driven experiences and Batman lore. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [15]
I’ve finished the game now in roughly 10 hours, which is a comfortable length for this kind of experience. Unfortunately, it didn’t really click with me. By the end, I mostly just wanted to get it over with and move on. I’m not a hardcore Batman fan, but I usually check out the movies and games, and I do think Batman as a character is cool. The story itself wasn’t bad, but it’s hard to be surprised when you already …
- [1]
A Fresh, Brutal Take on the Legend Batman™: The Telltale Series delivers a bold and thrilling reimagining of the Dark Knight. Its genius lies in a shocking premise: what if Thomas Wayne wasn't Gotham's saint, but part of its corruption? This twist reframes Bruce's entire crusade, creating the most psychologically compelling Batman story in years. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3523444517 The …
- [2]
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The Best Bruce Wayne Simulator Ever Made” As a lifelong DC nerd who’s read The Long Halloween more times than I’ve had good sleep, let me tell you this game gets Batman in a way few ever have. Telltale didn’t just hand you the cowl — they handed you the mask underneath it. This isn’t about perfect combat or Batmobile chases; it’s about the impossible moral tightrope Bruce Wayne walks every night. Every …
- [14]
Batman: The Telltale Series is a gripping take on the Dark Knight. Complex choices, interesting villains, unexpected twists, and a story that really captures the complicated nature of Batman. It definitely shows its age, and some choices you make aren't always reflected consistently in the dialogue. Having to sit through the “Previously On” after every episode is also annoying when playing back-to-back. But despite …
- [17]
Batman Telltale is more of a Bruce Wayne character study than a power-fantasy superhero game. Be ready to steer conversations, choose how ruthless your Batman will be, and watch relationships twist and turn as the story quietly punishes or rewards your “choices”. It is loaded with interactive cutscenes and QTEs (aaargh), but the fights and investigations are simple and stylish. The illusion of choice is an ongoing …
Summarised from 34 of the 271 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 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Batman - The Telltale Series talk about engaging narrative with unexpected twists and character depth; those who didn't talk about choices often feel inconsequential or inconsistent. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Batman: The Telltale Series received a mixed reception from critics. Critics praised Telltale's updated engine, the action sequences, atmosphere, and the portrayal of the titular character, but the storytelling and presence of various technical issues were criticized. Aggregating review website Metacritic gave the Microsoft Windows version 74/100 based on 39 reviews, the PlayStation 4 version 70/100 based on 22 reviews and the Xbox One version 65/100 based on 15 reviews. Aggregating review website Metacritic gave the Microsoft Windows version 73/100 based on 20 reviews, the PlayStation 4 version 66/100 based on 13 reviews and the Xbox One version 83/100 based on 8 reviews. Aggregating…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 309 · most liked first---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☐ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Fresh, Brutal Take on the Legend Batman™: The Telltale Series delivers a bold and thrilling reimagining of the Dark Knight. Its genius lies in a shocking premise: what if Thomas Wayne wasn't Gotham's saint, but part of its corruption? This twist reframes Bruce's entire crusade, creating the most psychologically compelling Batman story in years. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3523444517 The gameplay brilliantly splits between two equally engaging roles. You don't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Grandma ☑ Adults ☑ Teens ☐ Kids ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Top tier ☐ Fast ☑ Decent ☐ Potato ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Call of Duty®: Black Ops…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A vicious and brutal take about a city battered by corruptive influence and criminal underpinnings. A fair quantity of villainous notables to be encountered. Mostly lenient QTE based action though a few game overs if you're not nimble enough with keyboard or controller. First-rate voice acting and five-star production values.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, im not a big superhero fan, the only superhero I ever liked was Power Girl and that was not for the superhero reason. I also only ever watched one of the Batman movies I think, so I dont really know much of the lore around it. I do however love Telltale and I gladly play anything they make, no matter if the theme interests me or not, because they almost always find a way to make it interesting. The story in this game, without spoiling anything important, reminds me a lot of The Wolf Among…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great story, fake decisions and minimal gameplay. Typical Telltale. You love it or hate it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I mean, what does this game have? It has consequences that feel unreasonable and out of proportion to the action. Oh, you shook a mob boss's hand? Everyone hates you now just for not being actively rude to a guy. Sure, he was a BAD guy, but that doesn't mean you have to be unkind for no reason. It has dilemmas I just could care less about. They keep trying to make a big deal out of "Oh, how will this decision affect your reputation?" but like I care about my reputation, I'm here to save the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batman: The Telltale Series impressed me far more than I expected. The story and choice-driven design remain the heart of the game, but what really surprised me was how polished the QTE system, animation, and voice acting were — this could easily pass as a modern release rather than something from 2016. Each episode felt short yet tightly paced, keeping the tension high without ever dragging, and the brief free-roam and clue-connection sequences gave just enough control to stay engaged. I found…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey kiddo, Handsome Jack here... and I just played Batman: The Telltale Series, and apparently being a billionaire superhero isn't stressful enough, so this game decided Bruce Wayne also needs to spend his evenings making terrible decisions in front of a man who desperately needs to stop wearing clown makeup. Fantastic. Now, I understand Batman. Rich guy, enormous company, terrifying gadgets, dramatic voice, questionable relationship with the concept of personal boundaries. Honestly, we have a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☑ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The Best Bruce Wayne Simulator Ever Made” As a lifelong DC nerd who’s read The Long Halloween more times than I’ve had good sleep, let me tell you this game gets Batman in a way few ever have. Telltale didn’t just hand you the cowl — they handed you the mask underneath it. This isn’t about perfect combat or Batmobile chases; it’s about the impossible moral tightrope Bruce Wayne walks every night. Every choice hurts in the best way, because you’re constantly balancing the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batman: The Telltale Series is a gripping take on the Dark Knight. Complex choices, interesting villains, unexpected twists, and a story that really captures the complicated nature of Batman. It definitely shows its age, and some choices you make aren't always reflected consistently in the dialogue. Having to sit through the “Previously On” after every episode is also annoying when playing back-to-back. But despite that, it's a great Batman story told in the most Telltale way possible.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10 - Peak Cinema If I'm being honest, I wasn't expecting anything too good from this initially. I was skeptical about how Batman would translate into a choice-based game, but it proved me wrong on every level. The Story & Combat: The narrative is incredibly interesting, and they somehow managed to make the combat very engaging for this genre. Seeing Bruce Wayne hit rock bottom and lose everything but still proving he doesn't need his wealth to fight crime is just peak cinema. It's an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommend 10000% if you like telltale games. Only real con is that the choices didn't feel as big as other telltale games, but still enjoyed playing it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Writers really deserve a lot of credit on this telltale series! GOATED story and voice acting as always :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Perhaps one is truly the mask, And one is who you truly believe you are. I went in with high expectations before playing this game, Telltale hasn't disappointed me so far. They surprised me even with the main menu actually. I like how they can develop story-driven action games which can be played without any real effort and just enjoy your evening. Oh and the music, it's not as good as Hans Zimmer's but deserves its place. Batman, love him or hate him, he is him, and this game is worth your…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I went into this expecting a fun Batman story and ended up completely hooked from beginning to end. The writing here is honestly incredible. Every character feels important, the choices actually feel personal, and watching Bruce struggle between being himself and being Batman was done so well. Selina Kyle absolutely stole the show for me. The chemistry between her and Bruce was amazing, and I genuinely got attached to their relationship throughout the game. Easily one of my favorite versions…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i wonder if batman lactates in this one, i was very distracted. great game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batman: The Telltale Series is a super fun and unique twist on the Batman story. You get to make tough choices that shape how things play out, whether you're in the suit or as Bruce Wayne. The game nails Gotham's dark vibe, and the voice acting, especially from Batman himself, really brings it to life. If you like story-driven games with a bit of a superhero spin, this one’s definitely worth checking out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Personal Opinion: The story is great and surprisingly powerful — it kept me engaged the entire time. I really liked how almost everything you do can affect the story, even something as small as a single line of dialogue. The game does an excellent job of making your choices feel meaningful, whether you’re speaking as Bruce Wayne or as Batman. The game is very interactive, especially during the action and fighting scenes. You actually have to pay attention to the directions and timing the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I finished it, but it got to be a slog. The story did not carry well. If you follow Batman lore/comics, this won't scratch any itch, just rework some characters that didn't need it. The end of chapter analysis was good, but overall you can play Bruce Wayne as an absolute melt and still come out on top. The detective work is basic but a nice touch. Telltale games rely on riveting story and rich decision making, which this game lacked. I'd recommend it only on sale or for free; but if you want…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game should be put in a museuem what a spectacular story truly breathtaking
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The narrative is the beating heart of Batman: The Telltale Series, and it delivers a mature, emotionally resonant take on the early years of Bruce Wayne’s war on crime. Set a few years into Batman’s career, the story explores the duality of Bruce Wayne and Batman like never before, forcing players to balance political intrigue, personal relationships, and brutal vigilantism. Telltale overhauled its engine specifically for this title, and the result is a stunning, comic-inspired visual…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batman Telltale is more of a Bruce Wayne character study than a power-fantasy superhero game. Be ready to steer conversations, choose how ruthless your Batman will be, and watch relationships twist and turn as the story quietly punishes or rewards your “choices”. It is loaded with interactive cutscenes and QTEs (aaargh), but the fights and investigations are simple and stylish. The illusion of choice is an ongoing theme no different to any Telltale game. The familiar Telltale engine…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’ve finished the game now in roughly 10 hours, which is a comfortable length for this kind of experience. Unfortunately, it didn’t really click with me. By the end, I mostly just wanted to get it over with and move on. I’m not a hardcore Batman fan, but I usually check out the movies and games, and I do think Batman as a character is cool. The story itself wasn’t bad, but it’s hard to be surprised when you already know most of the characters and can more or less predict where things are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Replayed Batman The Telltale Series. Not as good on replay. You see how little your choices actually impact the game. Like, Harvey still becomes Two Face even if you save him and his face is fine.
negative · AI labelView post →Batman's the best
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i mean this game got me hooked from the starting i love batman and this game was goldmine for me and i think its the best telltale game PERIOD!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Batman - The Telltale Series ★★★★☆ Honestly, a great game! The story is awesome, featuring all of the iconic characters. I loved it from start to finish, and believe me, that means a lot because I’m not a huge DC or Batman fan — so that really says something. The fighting is actually kind of interesting in this game and even a little challenging sometimes when you don’t expect it, which I really enjoyed. Unlike some other similarly made games — I’m looking at you, The Dark Pictures Anthology:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I realized it’s one of the best story-driven experiences I’ve ever had. The game is complete in every way, the story is deep and engaging, the music is amazing and perfectly fits the atmosphere, and the visuals match the style beautifully. Telltale once again proved they know how to create an experience that pulls you into every detail of the story. I enjoyed every moment, and the game truly made me excited to watch the Batman series even more.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easily one of the most "realistic" takes on Bruce Wayne/Batman I’ve ever seen. This game really shows that big money never comes clean. Playing as Bruce feels genuinely stressful despite having endless cash, and playing as Batman makes it insanely hard to stay merciful. Balancing mercy as Batman and politics as Bruce will drive you crazy, therefore we always need Alfred to keep us sane.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I beat the game pretty quick but it was really good would recomend if you are a fan of batman but i would recomend buying season 2 as well because of how short it is
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Interesting narrative, but lacks a lot of quality of life support. Played on deck, sometimes need to relaunch the game to get it to switch from KBM mode to controller mode, the audio and music and even choreography in a lot of scenes is noticeably choppy at times. Honestly though, that's just expected of telltale games that are often riddled with bugs. Regardless, story keeps you entertained but Ch4 fell flat in my opinion. Would wait till its on sale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfortunately, Telltale's Batman didn't land for me. Perhaps it's a result of it's time, or perhaps it's just a Telltale game. The animation was quite janky, performances and expressions were lacking any semblence of emotion, and the story was just alright. I really wanted to enjoy this, as I enjoyed Telltale Minecraft and Guardians of the Galaxy as a kid, but I just didn't. For a "choices matter" game, it didn't really feel like my choices did matter, at times. I'm certain that some fans of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I do like the story it's trying to tell, it suffers greatly from the fact that there isn't a diverging narrative... Spoiler for a "major" choice in gameChoosing to save Harvey over Selina and vice versa in ep2, ultimately amounts to nothing. The first scene in ep3 will be slightly different depending on your choice, and if you choose to save Harvey he never gets disfigured, but that's about it. Selina doesn't hold a grudge against you or feel betrayed if you chose Harvey over her,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →my two-faced freak of a friend tried going behind my back, I decided to steal his girl because of that. 10/10 game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unplayable, it won't let me "download" the chapters past 1, always errors out
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Game Bundle] The Telltale Collection. $6: | Game Name | Steam Link | |------------------------------------------------|------------| | The Wolf Among Us | https://store.steampowered.com/app/250320/The_Wolf_Among_Us/ | | Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series | https://store.steampowered.com/app/675260/Batman_The_Enemy_Within__The_Telltale_Series/ | | [DLC] Batman - The Enemy Within Shadows Mode |…
neutral · AI labelView post →Pros: An amazing story that you can genuinely get immersed in. Meaningful and well-thought-out choices. Every response feels important, making you stop and think carefully before deciding what to say or do. Incredible immersion as both Batman and Bruce Wayne. That's exactly what games like this should do: make you feel like you're actually playing the character, not just watching a story unfold. A really interesting storyline with Catwoman. Atmospheric music and sound design that perfectly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Someone sat down at Warner Brothers and said "Hmm... We need a batman game, for people who don't read the comic books, don't like the movies and don't want to play a video game... Hmm they just want to be in a room, with some images of Batman... I've got it, we'll pull those Telltale fellas off all that other nonsense they're making and have them make this!" It's designed for people who've never consumed any Batman related content before . Which frankly, is impossible. There's not a continent…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Does not live up to the hype for me story-wise, especially when compared to other such games like DBH and Dispatch. But as a massive fan of Batman, I loved stepping into his shoes and making choices that I geniuenely cared about. The story definetely felt awkward and not polished at times, such as a very basic story progression (your choices lowk dont affect the ending of the story), uninteresting settings, but I guess you can say the game as a whole was on a very low budget. It does not have…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7.2/10 I used to really enjoy these telltale games and since I haven't played one in years I saw this was on sale the other day so I decided to grab it and the sequel for $12 total (that's a good deal!!) I have to say this game is pretty slow paced, but it's decent. I am hoping part 2 is better (as the reviewers suggest it is) but this really has been inetersting thus far and the more I play, the better the story is getting. Also as I always state when reviewing a Batman game - I've…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Plot: 5/5 Has a perfect balance of action and mystery. Characters: 5/5 Everyone is equally interesting Gameplay: 3/5 There's not much to do here but choose dialogue and do quick time events. I feel like the choices you make doesn't really do much impact on the plot as you will usually think. Visuals: 5/5 The fight choreography is great and you can orchestrate your own plan of attack in some scenes Enjoyment: 5/5 I just had to finish this game over the weekend. The cliffhangers…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The most underrated Batman series of all time (in my opinion), even tho it's a Telltale game, I'd say they did a damn good job of handling this big IP and making it their own story, and what their version of the Dark Knight's world would be. my rating-9.8/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very interesting take on the Batman lore, alongside the fun and classic Telltale gameplay and graphical style.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yeah… this is classic Telltale. I don’t know what I expected, honestly, but I definitely expected something better than this. After all that buildup, the finale ended up being completely disappointing I’ll start by saying that I genuinely liked what they did with the Wayne family and Bruce’s legacy. Bruce trying harder than ever to make up for the people his father wronged adds real depth to both Bruce and Batman and writing wise this was one of the strongest ideas in the game.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this after the second game, and it was truly disastrous. I won't list Telltale's usual sins here; they're all there, as usual. What about the story? Well, the beginning is quite interesting, but the ending is as usual. I was curious how they'd handle Two-Face (spoiler alert: terribly). Hes just being manipulated for no reason and in my playthrough he didnt get his scar. I mean its okay as a solution in one episode, but it's an integral part of the character, so it looks at least…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Story }==={ 9/10 }--- ---{ Gameplay }==={ 7/10 }--- ---{ Audio }==={ 8/10 }--- ---{ Graphics }==={ 8/10 }--- ---{ Performance }==={ 9/10 }--- ---{ Total }==={ 8.2/10 }--- ---{ Difficulty }==={ 2/10 }---
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For any one interested in Telltales this game the best one
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Telltale and Batman? What a combo...Awesome game. I love having this ready to go and throw on my Steam Deck or Steam Machine, for a big screen TV show experience, whenever I'm not sure whether to play a game or watch a show. It's right in the middle there. Great game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this and the sequel are great telltale interactive movies, sadly with tons of qte, not much behind tales from the borderlands, and I don't even like batman or superheroes in general. would've gotten a thumbs up if it weren't for telltale's strong stance against accessibility. no untimed decision setting but at least space pauses, choices remain on-screen, so you can read them and choose after unpausing. chapter select only jumps to the beginning of each 2-hour episode. no manual saving…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this on the ps5, immaculate. Brilliant even. I played everynight and was excited the entire playthrough. Do not buy the sequel.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Iconic voice actors and solid narrative
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really great easily one of Telltale's best.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →1/4 of the major plotpoints get solved and then it just fades to black. A whole game shouldn't serve as a funnel to DLC
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →in this game , you are not just playing as batman , but as Bruce Wayne as well. I loved this game , and the story is a big W. I LOOVE IT !!!! (9.5/10)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Never been a big fan of TellTale games, but this one caught my attention. I really enjoyed it. Picking between the tie or the cowl was a lot of fun, and the story was good enough to where I cared for the impact of my choices. Got my eyes on the sequel, heard it's better.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Wish the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ woulda said what the button option said instead of some random ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ thing. other than that, great game; that was my only critique." -my sister
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first game of the challenge is Batman: The Telltale Series. It told a pretty solid story with a few great twists, especially how you can make Two-Face a purely psychological character as opposed to a physical presence.
positive · AI labelView post →I finished up Batman: The Telltale Series. Overall, it was a really good game.
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