A YOUNGER, ANGRIER Bruce Wayne | Batman: Arkham Origins Retrospective Review

[@enochgranado5980]

One cool detail: when Bane states that Joker has “one minute” to talk with Batman, he actually returns about a minute later in real time.

[@Crimson_Sun2486]

Smart, strong, and punctual If I were a DC villain, I'd definitely want this version of Bane on my team

[@milosstojanovic4623]

@@Crimson_Sun2486 he would be excellent addition to Suicide Squad ;)

[@kazooted7383]

@@Crimson_Sun2486 doesn’t Bane do hella drugs? You’d think he’d be an idiot lol.

[@Crimson_Sun2486]

@@kazooted7383 he does end up that way by the end of this game. But during Batman's first encounter with him, he's equally as skilled and as smart as Batman himself. And in the Young Justice series, Bane ended up ditching the venom, calling it "a crutch." My point is, the versions of Bane without his venom seem to be far more dangerous than when he _does_ rely on venom

[@hellohi1445]

@@kazooted7383 yeh he’s an idiot after taking the drugs. This bane didn’t use it much and was bad ass af

[@TidalVex]

That Batman vs. Deathstroke cinematic didn't need to go as hard as it did. That was some movie-level action right there. Actually, the plot of this game would make for a good Batman film, with the caped crusader having to face multiple villains all out for his head.

[@slykilla1593]

I believe that was at one point the plan for the Affleck Batman movie. It was even gonna be in Arkham Asylum

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

I think so too. As much as I love what we’re getting with the Matt Reeves Batman, I really would have liked to have seen an Arkham based movie like the game too

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

and many people call it a Ra's al ghul clone smh

[@HeavenOrHell74]

That boss battle is one of my favorite boss battles of all time in my video game playing history. I also play the track titled Deathstroke while working out

[@BetaBreaking]

The dude that directed the short is the same guy who made Deadpool

[@Bunny-Soup]

I always loved the Origins batsuit, it looks thick, layered, brutal.

[@Neutral_Tired]

I think it's more heavily armoured than his Asylum and City suits because he's younger and less skilled so he's less able to avoid attacks

[@Phoenix-jd4yf]

@@Neutral_Tired Until i play him

[@Cognito47]

I like the Arkham City design best, but I do admit Origins gets unnecessary ire for its Batman design, it was pretty neat

[@Deviant-Strategic-Assassins]

this is how i like my girls to....

[@MattG_OfficialTV]

Damn you just called Batman THICK

[@denisfazlic5373]

One of my favorite little details in this game has to do with Killer Crocs design. Younger crocodiles in real life tend to have a more white belly that gets darker and greener as they age. Killer Croc in this prequel has that white chest/belly of a younger crocodile. 💙

[@superspicygummybears5700]

That's adorable.

[@bobbylungstealer8243]

Honestly I like his origins design the most in the arkham games because he mixes the human and crocodile look nicely since I prefer the look of more human like with croc features or when they make him look like Leatherhead from the 2012 tmnt series

[@mikhaelgribkov4117]

Gonna say, looking back Origins has the most tight story where antagonists don't over shadow each other like it was in City and Knight. Also, Bane is so good in this and shows that Paul Dini should never write Bane.

[@nurjanyes]

Didn't he write Bane for BTAS? Bane was good in that, from what I've heard

[@HRGAMES-rw7yd]

@@nurjanyes yeah but dam, Asylum and City really did not give Bane justice. Origins is probably the most accurate representation in other media outside of comics.

[@nurjanyes]

@@HRGAMES-rw7yd that’s true

[@timmyturner1458]

Lmao they don’t overshadow eachother? The plot went from black mask putting a bounty on Batman’s head to, SURPRISE another game about joker

[@Albino_Basilisk]

@@nurjanyes I’ve heard some people say banes potential was underutilized in that show, so I guess btas bane it’s more mixed

[@melancholyentertainment]

I always found the "Loose Lips" nickname funny and kind of ironic, because compared to Batman's other interrogations in the Arkham games, Loose Lips easily puts up the most resistance, and finally talks maybe once in the GCPD.

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

Its like calling someone 6'6 Tiny Tony

[@melancholyentertainment]

@@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL Yeah, or like calling a short guy stretch.

[@plantainsame2049]

@@melancholyentertainment Are calling myself slim Haha

[@theonetruefusion8533]

@@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL Tiny terry

[@tjknight]

The "I won't kill you, but I don't have to save you" is a creation of that movie. Most interpretations of Batman outside the films for awhile now believes inaction and being directly involved with the killing to be the same thing. In Arkham Knight he does a similar thing, letting Ra's die is phrased as "taking a life" when he talks through it with Alfred. As to why that's the case I'm not sure.

[@theonetruefusion8533]

Personally, killing somebody who has died countless times doesn't seem like a kill to me

[@drewcasper4608]

Alfred poses it as not taking life. He’s just not letting him revive himself. If he couldn’t be involved in death then he would go crazy when of his villains gets put on death row which I think would be a badass story though!

[@theonlybilge]

In the case of Ra's in Arkham Knight, I don't think of that as killing him because of what Alfred and Nyssa say, that he is essentially already dead.

[@alexisislas-gonzalez5991]

@@theonetruefusion8533 Take the line from frank miller dark knight returns novel when he is fighting the joker “All the people I’ve murdered by letting you live” as a response

[@laurelsilberman5705]

I love how the Joker’s first line about “If only you [Batman] were all I wanted. You’re just a teeny distraction!” How wrong he was. He had no idea he had just met his other half. Makes me think about two lines-one from Heath Ledger, “I think you and I are destined to do this forever”, and one from the Batman who laughs where Joker says to Bruce, “I want neither of us to win. Ever.”

[@blazeswithwolvez7221]

*Zack Snyder be like* Batman: "I will effing kill you!"

[@tylermcneeley3136]

The Heath Ledger line is hilariously dumb cause we never saw that Joker again. And no it has nothing to do with the actor being dead, they could've recast him

[@silentassason]

​@Tyler McNeeley they could have, but I doubt they would've been able to get someone *as* good at the time. Nowadays we have a few actors could do that but back then I doubt any actor could have taken up the mantle in the way that was needed.

[@Jester_Jingles]

@@tylermcneeley3136you know damn well they wouldn’t have found anyone who can do like ledger. Also maybe they thought that would be disrespectful. You can’t say it has nothing to do with it. You’re not Nolan. You don’t know.

[@RootVegetabIe]

​@@Jester_JinglesCalm down, dude.

[@qaissarfraz]

I’ve always said Robert Pattinson’s Batman was very similar to Origins Batman in that he’s young, brutal, aggressive and still has much to learn also Telltale’s Batman interpretation is pretty close aswell

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

That’s the vibe I’m getting too. Origins would probably be a fun game to play after seeing the movie, since they’re both “Year 2” Batman

[@DynamiteGuys]

@@alwaysnerdyretros I want them to put the suit in it!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@DynamiteGuys oh damn that’d be badass! Maybe for Arkham Knight?

[@bk2644]

that's what i thought! when i saw the official trailer, i was like "wow, they took his character directly from Arkham Origins. They know what they are doing".

[@bk2644]

@@Vedantindian2012 no but he is full of anger, his drive for vengeance is at its peak and is not open to the idea of working with the police Before we get the fully developed bruce like we got in batman begins, we get to see an incomplete bruce and his character arc progress

[@zoeparker1860]

This game above all the other Arkham titles holds a special place in my heart. This was the game that made me finally “get” what the Arkham series was about. Beyond being a celebration of the Batman mythos, the Arkham series is essentially a 4 game character study on the relationship between Batman and The Joker, and this is the game that made me realize that.

[@natspencer174]

The Lacy Towers investigation is such a cool story beat. The scene where Batman puts it all together and says what happened has impeccable presentation, the music, visuals, and voice acting combine for a cinematic and engaging scene. I absolutely love it. It was just excellently done.

[@Rain0327]

Origins always felt the most “detective” of the Arkham games to me and that scene is concrete proof of that. It’s part of the reason why I love this game so much.

[@natspencer174]

@@Rain0327 i completely agree with you. Origins emphasizes Batman's title of "world's greatest detective".

[@gamoratitan]

Are you still around?

[@Yassty]

Yes, the Lacy Towers investigation is a memorable and exciting part of the Batman: Arkham Origins story. It's clear that a lot of effort was put into the presentation of that scene, and it really shows in the final product. The way that the music, visuals, and voice acting came together to create a cinematic and engaging experience is truly impressive. It's scenes like this that make the Batman: Arkham Origins game such a standout in the Batman universe.

[@SirDenzington89]

I feel the same about the joker reveal scene in the bank. You have carol of the bells playing, joker doing a monologue and the bank managers laugh getting more and more intense as she succumbs to the joker gas. It’s perfect. I could watch that scene over and over

[@Setrono]

Pretty confident that, Gotham is now the second most dangerous city is a reference to Blud Haven the main city for Nightwing Dick Grayson, Bruce Waynes former pupil and adopted son. In the comics, I believe its talked alot about how while Blud Haven doesn't have very many costumed super villains, it does have much more brutal people.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

You’re probably right. I couldn’t find anything that specially said it was the #1 most dangerous city in the game, but that would make a lot of sense to me

[@KittyKatty999]

That.... *DEEPLY scares me.*

[@__maxim__397]

I've heard that Hub City (home of The Question) is pretty much tied with Bludhaven as the worst city in DC Comics

[@Priceluked]

@@__maxim__397 America's population must be like a billion in the DC universe considering how every state has like 5 cities the size of NYC lol.

[@Artryom]

@@__maxim__397 Ye, but this is a Batman game and hub hasn’t been established in The Arkhamverse right?

[@jamesrosengrant8675]

My take on why batman leaped for the joker has nothing to do with the joker himself. With everything going on I think Bruce saw someone falling and he is so dead set on saving every life he can no matter what he leaped before thinking about it. That scene has always shown me it doesn't matter who is in danger, if someone could die batman will save them. It's only after rescuing him that Bruce begin to even think about if he should have or not

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

I like that take on it. Like it’s more his heroic instinct to not let any deaths occur on his watch

[@thewriter8762]

@@alwaysnerdyretros it’s always been his morality imo. I take this from his lineage of him letting villains go just for them to kill more. This kinda goes to the future where Joker prematurely stabs Batman for the antidote that would save him because he thought after everything, it would be the one time he wouldn’t save him. And the punchline is that Batman says that he wouldve

[@govardhanposina17]

@@thewriter8762 precisely

[@Hypersense-gv2ve]

It's so ironic that in saving joker he got 2 people killed lmao

[@kaigen999]

In city he even tries to save Ra's from the exploding tower in City and falling to his death. But Ra's is an idiot haha

[@sonicx0846]

Man Roger Craig Smith did a amazing job as Batman

[@Aviatorzz]

Funny how you say that with Sonic as your pfp, because Roger Craig Smith voiced him too lol

[@Darksidesoldier1]

Roger Craig Smith also voiced Ezio Auditore da Firenze from Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, and the final chapter... Revelation. I say Roger plays a perfect role as Batman (even if he played a younger Bruce Wayne and he's still awesome, I wish he voice more of Batman.)

[@orpheusmusic_]

@@Darksidesoldier1 also kyle crane from dying light

[@presidentc4]

Just here to mention Chris Redfield from Resident Evil and Deidara from Naruto Shippuden

[@davidortiz0599]

And mirage from apex legends

[@AFalk86]

I love this version of The Joker. Troy did an amazing job with it. And the way Joker is written he is absolutely insane in this game.

[@monstertruck0433ify]

​@@rusocalix9239!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alexanderchippel]

That whole scene, from when Bane rips Batman out of the elevator, to Joker blowing up the buildings, is just fantastic.

[@mikhaelgribkov4117]

27:00 Fun Fact: On hard and New Game + every cop in that room is in armor and armed, making almost impossible to clean the room. Love that detail.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Oh I didn’t try it in those modes. Probably for the best 😅 That sounds intense

[@kmartbruh622]

It took me like three trys but I someone managed to do it 😂

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@kmartbruh622 that’s impressive! It was tough on normal difficulty lol

[@drunkonawednesday5374]

I remember doing it years ago by spamming smoke bombs and batclaw disarm and getting a 1-2 hits in now and then

[@ManoloMDiaz]

@@drunkonawednesday5374 it’s been weeks and he still hasn’t told us his secrets 😔

[@metaldude1982able]

I gotta say, this is my favorite version of Joker in the games. He’s so brutal, so intense, so fast, he’s just a force. I personally like the black mask twist, even though it’s a somewhat overused device. I love the joker and could go on about him but as far this game/ the games go, this one is the most dangerous I think. He’s young and just loving the chaos and the violence. He’s not even evil really; he kills those thugs without any mercy and understands what kind of people they are. No moral sides, just wants to watch the world burn. I would love to this version come to life on the big screen one day. Pure chaos and fun

[@mattmedrala1947]

So what does 'evil' mean to you?

[@blackshogun272]

@@mattmedrala1947 clearly not killing people for the thrill of the moment (entertainment)

[@dray1195]

"He's not even evil really" "just wants to watch the world burn" ...what?

[@metaldude1982able]

@@dray1195 you think the two can’t exist independently from one another?

[@dray1195]

@@metaldude1982able well no? Because motivation doesn't matter when his goal is to literally cause as much death and chaos as he possibly can which is nearly the definition of evil (especially in the joyful manner he expresses when commiting his crimes showing absolutely no remorse) but I do agree with this being the most fun joker in the series though

[@Garland846]

I love how Joker is actually portrayed as a competent fighter in this game, the way he was able to beat Sionis even when surprised attacked, his playable fight scene and the way he expertly disarms Gordon all make him feel more dangerous.

[@jashob13]

I have to say, the default suit in origins looks so good, perhaps the best looking default suit...

[@jakehettinger8142]

Facts

[@megyskermike]

Agreed, my favorite of the default suits.

[@bigzeezy1733]

i like to use it in Arkham knight also

[@lilbroomstick2410]

I love the design but it’s a little too bulky, considering Batman is a damn ballerina when he fights in game. For me, the arkham city outfit is my favorite.

[@chuck8249]

​@lilbroomstick2410 it makes sense in this game tho cause it's kind of a prototype to his actual suit later on

[@ThatBoyAqua]

Another fantastic retrospective, I’m excited to see what you have to say about the rest of the series! Also waking up to the lady’s face in the bank spooks me no matter how many times I replay the game.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you! I’m excited to dive back into Asylum. Once I’m done I’m looking forward to checking out your video on it as well! Same! The vision bruce has of her talking to him in the elevator gets me the most. Her trying to talk looks so unnatural

[@chiefspartan02]

Aqua love the reviews bro

[@TheMan75110]

Dry

[@TheMan75110]

W

[@racheljackson4428]

@@alwaysnerdyretros My Mum's into Crime dramas like Midsomer Murders and i don't know if you remember this show but it's called Dianosis Murder and it features the lengendary Dick van Dike.

[@justinsinger2505]

That final bane fight actually made me shriek in fear at one point. Honestly 10/10

[@bradenhogan2]

1:57:38 fun fact: The ending dialogue for the Initiation campaign changes depending on how many medals you earn. If you get all of the emblems, he asks you to prepare tea for the both of you, which is actually a line the same character spoke to Bruce Wayne in one of the few comics that show Bruce’s martial arts training. My favorite thing about the Arkham games other than being well designed games is that they have their own original continuity, and yet a lot of comics are considered canon to it as well

[@tubbyjedi1]

Arkhams origins has a very underrated story with too similar of gameplay to Arkham city. But it has become a Christmas tradition for me to play this game because of how much I love it. I’m glad this game is getting such an in-depth look at it, keep up the great work!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you! I’m thinking of making it a Chris tradition too. It nails the Christmas vibes so perfectly

[@joaquinmoisesverarodriguez6108]

Playing Arkham origins in december is My tradition too since 2014....i can't have X-mas without Origins,Home alone,The Grinch and Die hard

[@Jose-se9pu]

Is City's gameplay perfected...nothing wrong with that!

[@lameojameo4859]

I also play this every Christmas. Batman and Christmas just go together like peanut butter and jelly 👌

[@deadshot4245]

How is having the feeling like Arkham city a bad thing though it’s another solid entry in the series

[@angrytoaster4805]

Funnily enough, my favorite part of Origins has always been the portrayal of Firefly. They managed to take an obscure C lister villain and turn him into a badass yet simultaneously cheesy villain. The high-tech aspect of his design was a huge refresher from the all grey bug man fans were used to.

[@curlingrainbows]

The entire bridge section is one of my favorite set pieces in the series, Firefly's boss fight is a pure fun ending piece

[@wowisntitanamazinglyamazin9550]

Honestly I really loved Firefly from the Knightfall arc in the comics

[@tbone2416]

Also,there really is something about firefly,which makes him feel like someone plucked him from a comic

[@randallflagg3700]

I agree, *Origins* is the game that made me really take notice of Firefly, and start specifically looking at comics issues/storylines in which he plays a role. Before that I mainly knew him from Batman:TAS and "2004 The Batman" in particular, in which I really enjoyed him. *Batgirl: Year One* in which he teams up with Killer Moth is a favorite of mine, it's great that Garfield Lynns will be the main villain of her first movie! Speaking of C-listers assassins, I've just watched this video after the Arkham Asylum one, and _Always Nerdy_ never makes mistakes that I notice, but he did potentially make a small one about Black Spider. I'm fairly certain that the Black Spider from *Origins* is not the vigilante Eric Needham, but the second Black Spider to take up the mantle, Johnny LaMonica. Eric died during "Batman: Assault on Arkham", which is *Arkham* canon, but it's not important since the movie is taking place after *Origins* The reason why I believe it's Johnny, is that his first appearance in the comics is during a Black Mask storyline, "Batman: War Paint" in which Roman Sionis hires the assassin (this Black Spider isn't a vigilante, but a straight up killer for hire) to ruin Bruce Wayne's life and then kill him. The issues in which he appears have the most badass covers ever! The catch is that there is a twist; so, spoiler warning if you want to read it yourself first... . .. ... .. . Black Spider is revealed to have been a traitor sent by a rival crime boss to infiltrate Black Mask's gang, the False Face Society, and kill Sionis. This could be the "meta" reason why he has been rejected as a potential assassin, a bit of an in-joke for Batman fans who know that he ends up betraying Roman in the comics. (It's my headcanon at least)

[@sithspartan6248]

@@curlingrainbows “EUGH! What is this, Bat-spit?!?” I love how raspy and grating his voice is too.

[@lukeamparo6586]

I like how in the start of the game the bats flew down, but when Alfred encourages Bruce to keep going the bats fly up. The Dark Knight Rises.

[@Dan_Capone]

About time someone gave this game the love it deserves. Too often people treat it as just a cash grab with no merit of its own, but I think it's one of the best Arkham games, and the fact that Rocksteady considers it canon means that they also ended up very happy in how it turned out. Too bad WB keeps ignoring it in all the re-releases.

[@stinkboi6479]

My favorite piece from the score was whenever they mixed carol of the bells into the scene like the joker reveal. It was always extremely chilling and stuck with me

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Yes that’s my absolute favorite one! I desperately wanted to include it in the video but it kept getting copyright flags. I was so bummed to cut it

[@alissa6]

@@alwaysnerdyretros Howcome you skipped over Spider-Man 3? It's better than the second one. Bummer.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@alissa6 I’ll still come back to it eventually. I haven’t forgotten about Spiderman 3.

[@DeadFool321]

I can honestly say I've replayed this game more times than arkham city. It just encapsulates the type of batman story I like best. Also the multiplayer is still accessible on steam and hella fun with friends!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

I need to fully replay city again before I commit to this, but I’m starting to think I like origins more too. The story is just so good

[@TriCop]

Wait the multiplayer is still on steam and working?

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@TriCop yeah but you have to mod the game or make a change in the game files. I have a link in the description that’ll explain how

[@TriCop]

@@alwaysnerdyretros Please do if you can, I actually wanna play the multiplayer lmao

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

that's cause the story and camera work gives off a more epic realistic feel

[@ayobigman9052]

I never realized how good the Bruce/Alfred bat cave scene was. Being older now I can understand the emotions going through both of them and idk if anyone else felt this way but it was giving hard “I am the danger” Breaking Bad scene

[@cullubbowzer8095]

I loved how Ricky’s more scared of the fact that Batman’s got him than the fact he’s hanging upside down off a very tall building.

[@omegawilliam95s36]

The thought of Batman grappling up to the roof with Ricky on his back is also a funny imagine.

[@Human-wd3nq]

Makes you wonder what thugs in Gotham do to each other in order for Ricky to be desensitized to dangling off rooftops.

[@caulinwhitewater4118]

14:52 another small thing in the cinematic, The Electrocutioner is the only one to kill Black mask’s messenger, showing his hotheaded unprofessionalism

[@ceoofbased6850]

Good thing he was the last guy the messenger went to , otherwise the other assasins wouldn't know about the bounty.

[@caulinwhitewater4118]

@@ceoofbased6850 a new guy went to shiva, that’s why there was blood on the poster.

[@omegawilliam95s36]

And then he’s the only mercenary who gets killed through during night.

[@MattBlackstone]

Damn, I wish we could see more of this Bane in other Batman stuff. The man who broke Batman's back is not a moron like he is in Asylum and City.

[@redfather5342]

Its the drugs

[@amarithompson4196]

It was the drugs that made his mind deteriorate over time. That’s prolly how u could look at the parallels and compare of both boss fights in asylum and origins. In origins, he’s in his mental prime so when he charges, he follows u and keeps coming in a strategic way. While in asylum years later, he just charges aimlessly due to the drugs destroying his mind

[@whatsthedealwithairlinefoo6559]

@@amarithompson4196 if they ever make a new batman game, they should bring back bane with his newly made venom that keeps his intelligence and strength like the comics

[@ihavenonamestilldonthaveon8970]

@@whatsthedealwithairlinefoo6559 Well, even if it stops damaging his bane's brain, then it won't FIX his brain. He's just gonna stay braindead and not get worse.

[@pn2294]

He needs to have his minions. Someone for Batman to beat up so that he’s not just a target for Batman

[@mikeystatz9516]

49:25 😂😂😂had us in the first half ngl

[@drewhunter4347]

Arkham Origins is an underrated gem.

[@noonewillnoo]

Game could have been great, but the gameplay was absolute shit, buggy as hell and had a game breaking bug in it too. There's a reason it's rarely referenced or mentioned by the other games.

[@jaywithoutsilentbob1996]

Batman:Arkham Origins doesn't get a lot of love. Batman Arkham Remastered includes Arkham, City and Knight but no Origins. I understand that Origins was developed by a different company that was not Rocksteady and it is not up there with the Rocksteady Batman games but Origins is a fun and decent Batman story where you see a younger Batman who is not a grizzled veteran. Origins deserves some respect.

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

origins is a way better game then city and has a better story then knight, the cinematics in rocksteady titles are stiff as hell

[@tonts5329]

They really need to give Arkham Origins the proper remaster treatment. It was due to how buggy my PS3 copy was, that I got frustrated and never touched it again. And this was the complete version of Arkham Origins, which only made it more frustrating for me.

[@iceman00behave]

@@MGrey-qb5xz Origins deserves respect? Absolutely. But better than Arkham City? Not a chance.

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

@@iceman00behave nah

[@fearfulness9721]

@@iceman00behave better boss fights, better gadgets, better suit, better travel, has a batcave, better game 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@byronmartin1840]

This was my favorite of the series. The best version of bane, the anger of batman, the dirty cops, Gordon reluctant to work with batman at first, the deathstroke fight and the fact batman actually doubts himself admitting he has no idea how to deal with joker.

[@colekavanaugh4559]

This game is definitely the most dramatic/cinematic out of all the Arkham games

[@manukau5271]

“Make the game you want to make” excluded from all rereleases

[@lazymorris5293]

This is literally the video I needed to quench my Batman thirst before watching the movie! Arkham origins is one of my favorite games from the Arkham series, the Batman and Christmas aesthetic is so nostalgic to me!

[@mikhaelgribkov4117]

One fun thing you missed: In the final Boss Fight Bane becomes stronger and Alfred tells you how strong he gets. In gameplay, his damage on catching you becomes higher and on max he insta kills you if get caught, even with all upgrades. I love that little mechanic.

[@stonedstrykerman785]

2:24:42 That bugged out enemy had me dying. I like to imagine batman punching him so hard and now he just can't stop rolling in pain lol

[@Doc903]

I know the Joker was a letdown for a reveal, but I do love how brutal his reveal is. Treat's Black Mask like he is nothing.

[@omegawilliam95s36]

That is something Joker would do. He doesn't care if people wanted Black Mask, so he used and abused him and his gang to the point where they're a joke by the end of Origins.

[@briancarballo3285]

26:00 You could say that Batman is kinda going easy on the cops, whenever you do a finisher on a cop, Batman slams them into the ground rather than break their bones like with everyone else.

[@Lemmiwinks0O0]

This game for me felt like playing batman inside a movie, arkham origins it's a really good game.

[@tristanskywalker1998]

A little detail about the Initiation dlc that people miss is that it actually has three different endings you can get, depending on how well you do during the challenges. For the worst one, Bruce is told to clean the latrines, the middle one, he's told to clean the floors, and the best ending, he's told to prepare tea for the other students.

[@Inerrant1]

I always thought that it would have been far more effective from a narrative standpoint if Bane lost his memory from the extended period where he was 'dead' because of Batman. IE; lack of blood circulation to his brain. This 'saves' Bruce Wayne's secret identity, but at the cost of Bane's actual identity. The price Batman must pay to abide by his one rule is another man's intellect, which might reinforce Bruce's desire to save all of these villians by reforming them. He needs to make that the sacrifice worth it in the end, as if to redeem himself for the convenience it provides him. This also ties Bruce and the Joker together even more, since they now have a shared responsibility for Bane's ultimate fate. Joker set up the joke and Batman delivered the punchline. If every good Batman villain casts a mirror on our protagonist, then the permanently brain-damaged Bane would always be a painful reminder of Bruce's inability to find a clean 'third possibility' to Joker's dilemma.

[@gamoratitan]

Hey are you still around?

[@Yassty]

That is an intriguing interpretation of the story! The idea that Bane could lose his memory due to the extended period where he was "dead" adds an interesting layer to the narrative. It highlights the consequences of Batman's actions and the challenges that he faces in trying to uphold his no-kill rule. The idea that Bruce's secret identity is "saved" at the cost of Bane's intellect is a compelling one and adds complexity to Bruce's motivations. The idea of Bruce being driven to reform the villains in order to make his sacrifices worth it is an interesting one, and it ties into the larger theme of redemption that is present in the Batman universe. The concept of the Joker and Batman having a shared responsibility for Bane's fate further highlights the interconnectedness of the characters in the story and the consequences of their actions.

[@berbtheherb]

he wasnt dead long enough to get braindamage

[@cameraman4549]

I love that in the Trailer, Deadshot shoots the remaining blade off of Deathstroke's sword, and then he just looks back at him like "You cheeky bitch."

[@eccentricdez42]

I actually liked this game. I hope it gets a next-gen reboot

[@mickeybat5816]

Tbh I don't think it needs a reboot. More like a remake, if they ever plan do to so. Origins has some good ideas but poor execution.

[@aestheticchicken8814]

@@mickeybat5816 it has GREAT execution wdym??? Everything BUT the graphics are so good, the story bosses and everything are easily the best in the entire series

[@ogonak]

@@aestheticchicken8814 exactly lol

[@xero1152]

@@aestheticchicken8814 I think it has the best graphics out of all Arkham games

[@xero1152]

@@mattybraps4805 wtf that was 7 years ago?!

[@samuraigames4125]

It's so crazy that origins is my favorite game. It's just too good bro, the boss fights were perfect, in my opinion they portrayed the beginning of batman too well and it was just so perfect, the beginning of batman and how aggressive he is, he is so angry and young. And using roger was the best option for a younger batman, the beginning of a relationship with the villians and batman and them beginning to fear him and especially the relationship with bane or joker with batman. They portrayed the beginning of a great rivalry between joker and batman just too good. And then you can see that the joker will start to know batman better and he knows his weaknesses, like he didn't know that batmam would not kill anyone and he tried to break him. So joker was the best in origins and had the best design as a younger joker. The story was perfect, especially bane and batman and how they knew each other. I love origins and I don't care what anyone says, it is so underrated just because of a stupid reason that rocksteady didn't make it. The Deathstroke and bane boss fights still gives me chills till this day, they don't appreciate this game much. It's definitely top 2. I understand opinions but they really should pay attention to this game more. That mission in the hotel royale is still the best mission in the series. It was perfect how you go from the sewers to the hotel and you do detective and predator stuff and you see the joker scene where he kills electrocutioner and you get his gloves, and you have to make your way up to the hotel, it was perfect. And then going to the bane fight while joker is watching. And you go save joker and actually this game really did the backstory of batman and joker justice. You can see how deep joker is. That's why I just love origins, and to point out origins was the first arkham game I played that's why I love it, it introduced me to the series. And it's the prequel so it was perfect to play first. The best joker, the best boss fights, the best character designs, the best character development, the best incantation of the villians, the perfect song, the best bruce wayne and Alfred portrayel. Hating this game is a crime.

[@therealquinnzack1819]

Honestly I totally agree

[@YOUSAF12348]

I never hated the game but it just wasn't as good as the previous 2 at the time.

[@littleoldmanboy]

City’s boss fights are better than Origins’, and Origins copied the Deathstroke fight from City’s Ras fight

[@oconnor7664]

@@littleoldmanboy copied one thing ☠️

[@mikhaelgribkov4117]

@@oconnor7664 to be fair, they copied some parts, but deathstroke was not only the most original, but also really well done in how it showed Slade abilities.

[@LP3Customs]

I’ve been playing this game after watching The Batman. It’s so cool that they have so much in common

[@seymourbutts4247]

Like what?

[@cotopaximusic]

@@seymourbutts4247 2 years into Batman's career, bulky military-like suit, much angrier and more brutal, the Ridddler being Edward Nashton

[@arcredemption7603]

This has always been my favorite Arkham game, might not be the best but still my favorite. Plus it has, hands down, the best boss fight ever.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Deathstroke or are you thinking of a different boss fight?

[@arcredemption7603]

@@alwaysnerdyretros definitely deathstroke.

[@DIEGOLOKO82]

@@alwaysnerdyretros electrocutioner, obviously

[@laurelsilberman5705]

Bane’s design is legit so cool and creepy in this game. I actually like his design more than I like Joker’s here. I think I don’t love the makeup effects for Joker, but you made a few excellent points about how they did right by Bane in this game-the exposed teeth and glowing green eyes are, indeed, scary AF.

[@Joker-hb5tx]

Even deadshot had a cooler design

[@reein4254]

I remember as a kid I was legit scared of bane, and when I was doing the bane boss fight the other day in this game he was still lowkey stressin me out

[@gamoratitan]

Hey are you still around?

[@laurelsilberman5705]

@@gamoratitan ?

[@wolffesaurusrex]

​@laurelsilberman5705 Hey you still around?

[@PierceDunphy]

I’d say this game has the best story out of them all. It is a tight plot that is emotional and good characters

[@nukehobo]

I’ve always loved Origins. It’s been my favorite in the series. I’m glad to see it getting some recognition and not being cast aside like usual.

[@eternalmiasma5586]

One thing I absolutely love about the Arkham games is how as the night goes on your suit gets more damaged, only a few games I know do that. Mainly the tomb raider games

[@Hilversumborn]

Prince of Persia Sands of Time also did that.

[@julioandrescruztenorio7175]

Origins was the game that introduced me to the Arkham series so, it will always have a special place in my heart.

[@Montesama314]

Note that all of the rejected assassins--Cheshire, Black Spider, and David Cain--all have some sort of attachment, family, code of honor, or boundaries in the comics that may make them a bit more moral than the assassins Joker would probably desire. Cheshire and David Cain both have daughters (Cassandra would even become Batman's adoptive daughter) and in Cheshire's case, she even fell for a superhero. Black Spider, meanwhile, isn't so much an outright villain as he is a lethal vigilante. I'd imagine that Black Spider in the Arkhamverse might want to leave a fellow vigilante alone unless Batman interfered with his mission. Joker, however, is the kind of guy who propagates and feeds on chaos and would likely use people without such restraints as those heroes, so as to better build up that chaos. Except for Lady Shiva, whose true mission for Ra's al Ghul was probably secret even to Joker, everyone else in the villainous cast doesn't have attachments or (in Bane's case) ends up obsessed with beating Batman to the point of voluntarily taking potentially deadly drugs to carry out his mission.

[@kipislekker5829]

But doesn’t deadshot have a daughter? Normally he does, but I’m actually not sure about Arkhamverse/origins

[@i.cs.zamodits]

@@kipislekker5829 Assault on Arkham is in this universe, and he has a daughter there, but maybe she wasn't born yet.

[@kipislekker5829]

@@i.cs.zamodits oh Okay, thanks for clearing that up, have a great day

[@Yassty]

It's interesting to see the differences in motivations between the characters in the Arkhamverse and how they are depicted. It's clear that the writers wanted to show the varying degrees of morality and ethical considerations among the villains. The attachment, family ties, codes of honor, and boundaries of some characters, such as Cheshire, Black Spider, and David Cain, set them apart from someone like the Joker, who is more focused on causing chaos and destruction. It adds depth to the story and makes the characters more complex and believable.

[@Hilversumborn]

@@kipislekker5829Deadshot is kind of a fatalist. He sends most of his money to his daughter while only keeping what’s necessary for his next job. Blackest Night illustrated it the best, Deashot soul is almost entirely black except for for a little bit of pink (Love).

[@hihowrya370]

Arkham Origins' Bane is arguably one of if not the best Bane portrayal outside of the comics. He's my personal favorite Bane depiction.

[@heirdamian]

Agreed. definitely one of the greatest depictions of a video game comic character other than Batman, Joker and Harley Quinn. or maybe bane is jus my favorite villain.

[@marcusduck]

just in time for The Batman, who's also a younger and angrier Batman

[@jeffinson5417]

It really surprised me how similar the film’s Bruce is to this one

[@dappercharmer9176]

Personally, I always thought this was a great addition to the series. It had some great story moments, fun locations, and one of the best boss fights in the entirety of the series (Death Stroke). It's such a shame they didn't re-release it on newer consoles.

[@page2364]

49:26 was so funny lmao 😭

[@Cognito47]

This retrospective was top-notch and well detailed, this really also gave me a little restropect on Batman: Arkham Origins. For an interesting game, I felt Origins had always the underdawg of the Arkham series, I can understand Rocksteady didn't entirely contribute to its development, but I don't think it deserves to be tossed aside in favor of the main Arkham trilogy when its pretty good. This in-depth video did give me a new respect for the game and realize this really deserves to be adapted to next gen consoles

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed it 😃 I agree with you that it shouldn’t be tossed aside in favor of the Rocksteady games. Don’t tell anyone, but I might like it more than a couple of the rocksteady games 🤫

[@gamoratitan]

Hey are you still around?

[@tylermcneeley3136]

Here's a hot take: Arkham Origins is the best Arkham game

[@rainy_guy]

There’re different endings to the initiation DLC depending on how many medals you get in the challenges.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Oh really? I totally missed that. Do you remember what the others were?

[@rainy_guy]

@@alwaysnerdyretros Yeah! Here’s the link to all 3 endings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2LTpo2ona56hNk

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@rainy_guy ugh I wish I had seen this earlier lol. Thank you for the link!

[@robertcorr6971]

It's Ironic that Bane almost kills Alfred in this game 7 years before he would actually do so in the comics.

[@kam2840]

This was an incredible analysis! Just another great reminder showing how underrated this game is. It would be awesome to see this get a remaster similar to the one the other games in the series got. Would love to play it on next-gen!

[@joes4987]

Phenomenal video, playing this gem for the first time on my steam deck. So far honestly its my favorite out of all the arkham games

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you! I actually just ordered a steam deck so I can do the same lol

[@joes4987]

@@alwaysnerdyretros Sweet! You are going to LOVE it! Origins looks beautiful and runs great on the deck, labeled unsupported, but it runs phenomenal right out the box!

[@DonniedrakoE]

Origins is such an underrated and beautifully written game. Far from perfect but I definitely think it deserves more than a passing mention when labeled towards its other contemporaries. Roger Craig smith and Troy baker were amazing.

[@Takis652]

I didn’t expect to see this so soon

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

I rushed it! 😅

[@chantelleshow3546]

comedy

[@Takis652]

@@alwaysnerdyretros still good nonetheless also I find it kind of weird for Bane to next to Joker again after they shot at each other at the hotel. Always thought about since 2013.

[@randomninja4052]

I also like it when you glue grenade firefly he'll say "what is this. Bat spit" I chuckled when I first heard this

[@mysecondaccount2954]

I understand the conflict with having joker be the main villian again for this game. Though as I sat on it I became fine with it. As when you think about it these games have always been about the relationship between the two. Even after joker dies it's shown that he is still apart of batman. So Having the origin of how this relationship started, is how this series should start in my opinion.

[@redninja7397]

After 10 years has gone I do not know why fans hated this game back then & now its become more loved now by them. I hope that WB Montreal comes back to make a sequel to arkham origins someday cause they did a good job with arkham origins.

[@EfrainQuezada]

When Batman gets electrocutioner's gloves, the game goes from great to fantastic. When the option for shock gloves showed up Spider-Man ps4 I knew what I would be playing with for the rest of the game.

[@iceturtle-nb6rc]

First video I’ve seen of your’s. It’s crazy how detailed and informed you are. I’ve never seen someone put in this much work when they make a retrospective.

[@b1ackspid3r43]

There are actually 2 endings for the Initiation DLC, one is the one you showed where Bruce becomes a servant and another one is (I think) only available when you get 3 stars on every challenge when the master says he is impressed.

[@nobody2996]

Honestly, considering that they're already using the Killing Joke origin for Joker in this game, I feel like it would have been a better way to include the Joker as a main character without it being annoying if they just had him as a spineless goon who works for Black Mask and gets turned into the Joker during a scuffle with Batman. Instead of the whole "Oh, he was actually the main villain and schemer the entire time!"

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

I agree, that could have worked better for me. If he double crossed black mask in some way and made a name for himself through that

[@nobody2996]

@@alwaysnerdyretros It'd also add another aspect of a young Batman's inexperience creating more problems, in this instance him creating his ultimate nemisis. Maybe even do a Ratbag from Shadows of Mordor thing where Batman uses him as an informant at first and that causes what was once a nobody mook to get ambitious, inspired by the Dark Knight. ... I just realized I'm sort of describing the Telltale Batman's Player-influenced Joker origin.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@nobody2996 oh I forgot about that aspect in telltale. I always thought that was a pretty cool idea. From the rumors I’ve read, there was a cancelled 4th game following Damian Wayne that would have featured that system from shadows of Mordor. Kind of wish we got that game now

[@andrewmcmillan3655]

This channel has come a really long way good for you man🙏

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you! I’ve been very fortunate :)

[@claytondays7297]

If I have to give this game anything (and this is coming from a personal fan of the game) it’s the cutscenes. Every single one is incredible. Showing all the assassins, Batman piecing together the crime scene at the safe house, the joker reveal etc they’re just so well made and still one of my favorite things that I think this game holds over the others

[@pranavpappu9571]

I remember playing this game and seeing that first cutscene that introduced all the assassins out for Batman. Gave me chills at the time and still does to this day

[@rockinrj87]

This is truly one of the best video game of retrospective videos I've ever seen on KZbin. I've learned stuff and I truly hope you do the other three Arkham games just like this. Thank you for the work you put in on this video

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you!!! I really appreciate you saying that! I’m working on Asylum right now and plan on getting to city and knight at some point too. I love the whole series so I definitely want to cover all the games

[@rockinrj87]

@@alwaysnerdyretros You actually have me wanting to go back and play all of the Arkham games now. Thank you for that I think Arkham City is the best and Arkham Knight is still really good I love the story but I think the batmobile was unnecessary honestly

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@rockinrj87 that’s awesome! You definitely should replay them if you’re in the mood. I’ve been having a lot of fun doing that myself. I agree, knight is a ton of fun, despite the batmobile being a bit overused. Asylum has held up a lot better than I expected as well

[@jadens3419]

Wow back again with another banger, didnt think you’d do the Arkham games well done my friend!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you! That new Batman movie put me in a huge Batman mood and origins seemed like the perfect fit lol. I’d eventually like to do all the arkham games

[@TheepicAussielonghorn]

Bro ngl when I saw the cutscene fight with deathroke and batman and dead shot I thought it was a movie scene from a live action batman movie and then I realized I was still in game

[@voratittchunharuckchot9711]

The cutscenes and cinematic trailer for Arkham Origins are so good. I wish WB Montréal make an animated Batman series.

[@ALXISHI]

Origins is fantastic, Such a solid Arkham game. It is criminally underrated, although it seems that more and more people are warming up to it as years go on. Also, for god sakes Rocksteady will you please add this onto the Return to Arkham collection and add 60fps mode on consoles!!!

[@ezzekieldirks8542]

They should just remaster this. Alo it's not from Rocksteady

[@Terminal_Apotos]

I got Arkham Origins when I was 9 years old in 2015 and it’s been my Favorite Game Ever Since. If I could have 1 wish it’d be an Arkham Origins Remake that Upgrades the Graphics, Adds Some Side missions, improves traversal, and Makes the City feel more alive. Honestly I’d be Happy with just a remaster as I still play it on my PS3 but would love for it to be 1080p/4K 60FPS on my PS4.

[@jkerr7288]

Clicked the video to entertain myself, then I started working on my papers for school. Suddenly, I noticed that an hour have passed and the vid is still going. So, I went to check and saw the runtime. Man, I appreciate the hardwork in putting out videos like this. It helps me survive long work hours as well as boredom from being alone in my house. Thank You. But just like in Batman: Arkham Asylum, this night is still young. So, I'll continue watching this vid.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Haha thank you for commenting! I was nervous that the longer run time would bother people, so I’m really ecstatic that you’re enjoying it! Arkham Asylum will probably be the same way, because I can’t help but rant on about every aspect 😅Good luck on your papers btw. Those can be exhausting

[@gamoratitan]

Hey are you still around?

[@margaretswift97]

I don't care what anyone says this is the best batman game I ever played! characters, atmosphere, gameplay, loved them all.

[@alecthach8599]

An absolutely amazing retrospective on one of my absolute favorite games ever. Just started a new game plus file about 12 hours before this came out. Made me want to jump back in. Amazing work as usual keep it up man.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you! Are you planning on tackling “I Am the Knight” mode too???

[@alecthach8599]

@@alwaysnerdyretros I just am doing a new game plus with no counter icons.. it is rough!! I just took down Electrocutioner and then a bunch of guys come down to the fighting area and I am having a hard time even beating that group. I am very, very afraid of how the Deathstroke boss fight will go.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@alecthach8599 hahah I’m sure you’ll get it! For deathstroke, time slows down momentarily when he’s about to strike, so you can use that to help determine when to counter.

[@Vigilant379]

The Christmas setting adds so much personality to this game. I always do a play through on Christmas eve.

[@alcottic]

The craziest thing to me is how different the boss fights were handled in origins and knight. Origin had really great boss fights, especially the deathstroke fight. But for knight we had tanks which was stupid.

[@Vingus]

I prefer the tank fights

[@connerrisemas2854]

28:30 if you stay near them for a few seconds they will ask you to not hurt them and Batman will say something back

[@ThePlasmicAlchemist]

I'm so glad this game is finally getting the recognition it deserves! Everyone always says it's just "Arkham City but with Easy Mode gloves," but it's so much more than that!

[@Slavic_Snake]

Gameplay wise it pretty much is that

[@caikelm5766]

That's Arkham City Armored Edition lol

[@alfa01spotivo]

@@Slavic_Snake eh you dont get the shock gloves until pretty far into the game

[@joshuamcmillan3967]

I really loved this Retrospective Mr.Nerdy!!!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you sir! I appreciate it :)

[@MrKlausbaudelaire]

a HUGE plus on setting Arkham Origins on Christmas Eve was giving the devs a perfect excuse to empty gotham of civilians, so we don't have to worry about anyone caught in the crossfire if not just thugs and cops. Being Christmas Eve, snowy and in the middle of the night, nobody in their *rightful mind* would be outside. Arkham Knight dealt by a mass evacuation and Arkham City by a mass incarceration. So all and all, they really managed to create fool-proof maps in all games.

[@mrpuuuulp]

I like that you don’t speedrun the game you look for Easter eggs, little details etc..I don’t watch long videos but I have watch this full video and ur asylum keep doing what you are doing!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you for commenting! I really appreciate your feedback 😃

[@mrpuuuulp]

@@alwaysnerdyretros are you going to be doing city?

[@ek5268]

Bro, this is the best Arkham Origins video I’ve seen, hands down. It’s incredibly refreshing to see someone giving this game the love and appreciation it deserves in a long form video no less. New sub earned👌🏼

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you!!! I really appreciate that 😃

[@ek5268]

@@alwaysnerdyretros Absolutely, the quality of this video is insane. With all of the comic panels, clips from all the games in the series, and the voiceover script it truly is a remarkable video. Lots of respect man

[@swatdoggy]

The combat in this one is amazing, so fast and fluid and the bone breaks and joint dislocations are so satisfying

[@ntabiblaze]

man, the multiplayer mode for this game was so fun. I remember I was the last man standing on my BANE team and I managed to kill robin, which ressed the rest of my team and it allowed us to win the whole game. Good times... Also playing as Bane was so fun! too bad people hated this game for "not being a rocksteady title" it's a great game with great boss battles.

[@tomjames9681]

That scene between Alfred and Bruce is so structurally similar to Heisenberg’s “I am the one who knocks scene”. It’s crazy I notice that now only after recently seeing breaking bad.

[@arthurdurham]

Personally like Orings more than Asylum and Knight. It has the improved combat from City and doesn't have the Batmobile like Knight. It also has arguably the best boss fights of the series