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Batman: The Enemy Within – reviews and rating

Batman: The Enemy Within has an average rating of 79% based on 10 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by Game Informer (6.5/10). The game was released on August 8, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 68, players on RAWG rate the game 75%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Telltale's second outing with the bat ends with a showstopper.“
What critics criticize
„The Enigma lives up to its name of being difficult to understand from start to finish.“
6,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Aug 8, 2017
Platforms
PCPlayStation 4Xbox OneiOSAndroidmacOSNintendo SwitchXbox 360PlayStation 3
Genres
AdventureAction
Developer
Telltale Games
Publisher
Telltale Games
Average playtime
9 h
Reviews count
10

FAQ

What is the rating of Batman: The Enemy Within?

Batman: The Enemy Within has an average rating of 79% based on 10 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by Game Informer (6.5/10).

When was Batman: The Enemy Within released?

Batman: The Enemy Within was released on August 8, 2017.

What platforms is Batman: The Enemy Within available on?

Batman: The Enemy Within is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Batman: The Enemy Within?

Players on RAWG spend on average 9 hours playing Batman: The Enemy Within.

Is Batman: The Enemy Within worth playing?

Mostly yes. Batman: The Enemy Within has an average rating of 79% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Batman: The Enemy Within?

Games similar to Batman: The Enemy Within are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
25 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 6,7
Best rating
9/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
6,5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #260 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 64 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language10 reviews 79%
  • Foreign critics3 reviews 77%
  • MetacriticMetascore 68%
  • Players (RAWG)226 votes 75%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 13 %
  • Recommended 62 %
  • Meh 19 %
  • Skip 6 %

226 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Apr 2, 2018
Batman: The Enemy Within is an improvement on the first season in nearly every way, with enhanced combat sequences, a strong presentation and voice cast and an engrossing relationship between Batman and the Joker that produces some memorable and heart-wrenching moments that feel well-justified by the player’s choices up to those moments. A few slower-paced sequences hold the story and gameplay back...
4/5
HardcoreGamer Jan 24, 2018
“What Ails You” keeps the stakes high as Wayne continues to juggle numerous issues and relationships within the city of Gotham. While the short runtime can make this episode seem a bit more like filler, the usually stellar voice cast and key moments help keep the momentum up during the penultimate episode.
4/5
HardcoreGamer Oct 5, 2017
The Pact provides a highly compelling, Bruce Wayne-focused episode that continues to push the momentum of this season forward at a fast pace. The lack of common Telltale features may be a bit off-putting to some fans, but those eager to see Gotham’s diverse cast of characters at their best will find plenty to enjoy with The Pact.
4/5
HardcoreGamer Aug 8, 2017
The Enigma offers plenty of teases for the season ahead while also improving upon the combat and presentation for Telltale’s take on the powerless superhero. Those mere hints are all that separate this episode from feeling like a standalone story, though, albeit an intriguing one at that. Once the full season comes into play, this debut episode may feel a little less out of place, but for now, The...

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