Batman: Arkham - The Perfect Origin (Part 1)

[@HiTopFilms]

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[@lankylizard3584]

Serious question, why did you decide to choose the name HiTop as your youtube name? Sorry if you've explained it before and I just missed it.

[@sanjayraju988]

OMG! Thank you for this video!!! I was literally playing Arkham Origins on the Xbox 360 earlier. And I was like, it sucks nobody talks about this anymore.

[@Hornetog9vp]

Nah Arkham Knight was terrible Here the link that prove it lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYGTiIt-l9uUY7c

[@Marabcd315]

are you going to talk about the Mr Freeze DLC in the 2nd part? cause it doesn't go as deep into the characters from what I remember (I haven't actually played it in like 5 years) but I think as a standalone story it's incredible

[@Hornetog9vp]

@@georgemac8124 your barking in wrong tree lol. He not clearly not type of channel to talk about games that aren't super hero lol. Their already plenty of other video games reviewers.

[@BrandonA555]

I loved Origins. That quote is one of my favorites of all time. “I am the reason why the criminals breathe easier when the sun rises”

[@Nevad25]

I never understood the sentence. Please someone explain. It doesn't make sense to me. Why does the criminals "breathe easier" when the sun rises ? It would have made sense to me if he said "I am the reason why the people of this city breathe easier when the sun rises", because you know, breathing is a positive thing, and it would mean that Batman is making the citizens' life easier by taking down the criminals at night so they can rest assured when the sun rises.

[@asun8148]

@@Nevad25 because they made it through the night.Batman only comes out at night in the game so when criminals get to the morning they're relieved that the batman didn't get em

[@Nevad25]

@@asun8148 That makes sense now, thanks !

[@asun8148]

@@Nevad25 np

[@eliseo5416]

@@Nevad25 Are you trolling lol

[@marcbousaleh]

You forgot the fact that when Batman revives Alfred,the subtitles say Bruce Wayne instead of Batman.

[@voxpattamkinpsalmvalkidts2543]

^. That piece of humanity was a really nice touch.

[@almightyjray]

I’ve spent my week replaying Arkham Origins and I noticed that last night

[@eliseo5416]

That was pretty dumb. Whoever did this obviously doesn't know that Batman is the man and Bruce Wayne is the mask.

[@shanks6190]

@@eliseo5416 deep ... just kidding shut up

[@tjknight]

@@eliseo5416 that's the whole point the game is trying to make, Bruce needs to stop living his life like that. Because focusing solely on being Batman to the point that the alter is Bruce has made him so jaded and angry that he pays Alfred no mind until he almost loses him. The captions switch to Bruce because he's letting himself be human and putting those walls down.

[@PH3NOM246]

YES finally someone who appreciates the genius that is Arkham origins. Both origins and knight are some of the most overlooked games I've ever played

[@bigpenny8223]

Shuja Abbas I still like both but my god knight is very very flawed

[@blackvalio4060]

@@bigpenny8223 for ne origins is the flawed one

[@beinerthchitivamachado874]

Knight is actually my favorite, not gonna lie.

[@Jose-se9pu]

In the last couple of years the game started to get a lotnof apreciation, especially considering how dissapointing Knight was.

[@blackvalio4060]

@@Jose-se9pu i think knight is the best i played it 8 times

[@PixelPigEntertainment]

It seriously bummed me out that Origins wasn't remastered with the Return to Arkham bundle.

[@athenian221]

Same here. It got snubbed on purpose imo

[@theinvictussamaritan4778]

athenian221 yeah, it’s because it’s not a Rocksteady game I’m pretty sure.

[@athenian221]

@@theinvictussamaritan4778 it's an Arkham game though. And rocksteady used the crime scene reconstruction parts from origins in Arkham Knight and put the firefly boss battle too.

[@eagle219406]

It's backwards compatible though. The only one that is.

[@athenian221]

@@eagle219406 oh really? Sweet, didn't know thanks

[@laundrybasketgamers]

“What’s you’re favorite Christmas story?” “Batman Arkham Origins”

[@NickCTorres]

Try Batman: Noël by Lee Bermejo

[@BEYONDTHESPIDERFILMS]

@@NickCTorres Or Batman Returns lol

[@radiant_krusader]

Hell yeah

[@master0fthearts894]

@@NickCTorres Yoooo that story was awesome! Arkham Origins and that are two of the best Batman/Christmas stories, hands-down.

[@person_man9882]

If Die Hard is a christmas movie, Origins is a christmas game.

[@samlopez3995]

This just brought back my repressed Riddler Trophy memories

[@MostlyPennyCat]

It's time like this I wish I could sneak into people's houses and leave bright green punctuation on their walls.

[@themadtitan7603]

Origins still has the most frustrating one, you don't end up capturing the Riddler or beating him just led to a room with a stupid trophy in it.

[@Ghost_11037]

I got all riddler trophies in all the Arkham games

[@themadtitan7603]

@@Ghost_11037 Same here, multiple times too.

[@bmvthemoviefanatic7282]

*Enigma Packs

[@davidkisaragi8134]

Surprised you didn’t talk about Roger Craig Smith’s performance as Bruce. I’ll always hold Kevin Conroy as THE Batman but Roger does a very VERY good job portraying a younger more aggressive Bruce Wayne.

[@JohnSmith-lt1ck]

Well, this is part one and he completely focused on the story elements here, such as themes, parallels and character development. I’m sure the next part or two would talk about the other parts of the game.

[@potaco1985]

woah I didnt realize Mirage voiced Batman

[@dawheat_]

Same with Jared Leto as the Joker

[@powergoss0562]

Wait Batman was voiced by Sonic?! well how about that.

[@ttime441]

@@dawheat_ Nice joke

[@keithwawak-smith632]

“You want teeth, I want answers”... I loved that quote from Batman

[@JDMGIAN]

One of the most badass Batman quotes ever

[@Me-wx1mt]

I just imagine the situation going like goon: "Alright please, the joker is down at the docks!" batman: "thank you." **pulls out glass of teeth**

[@jsnnphm]

Personally, Arkham Origins is my favourite out of the Arkham Series. The atmosphere, the city, the boss battles, the BATSUIT, and the combat was just so good. This game NEEDS a remaster! Great video!

[@Me-wx1mt]

the batsuit is so underrated fr

[@fro_e]

I agree with everything except the city. Origins had such a letdown of a city. Two islands hastily joined by one big bridge. The first island is basically a copy of Arkham City except cleaner. It loses all the character it had. The second island is so uninspired. And you can never seem to get good height when gliding. You descend too early and your grapple gun cant go very high. It's honestly a chore to traverse.

[@Germwalk]

@@fro_ewe can agree to disagree

[@foofrayoneplay]

Batman: I’m not like you. You’re a murderer. Joker: Well. To each his own. I chose my path, you chose the way of the hero.

[@BlazerK1914]

Ha ha, reference from Sam Raimi's first Spider-Man movie.

[@jpebrz]

Batman: you're money who kills for garbage

[@BlazerK1914]

@João Paulo Brazil 😁😄😆

[@heisenberg2429]

@@jpebrz um Br por aqui

[@jpebrz]

@@heisenberg2429 esse canal é da hora

[@anthonygarcia8749]

Arkham origins is an underrated masterpiece. I don't care what anyone says

[@rifath8152]

Not really a masterpiece, but surely underrated.

[@spideyguy3315]

Yep I agree

[@swimseven77]

@@rifath8152 I agree with that. People throw around the word "masterpiece" way too much. It loses its meaning.

[@rifath8152]

@@swimseven77 This. Arkham Origins was pretty good at best, but not some kinda high level artistry or a groundbreaking game like some of these people make it out to be. This seems to be the case in other games too.

[@authorbhattacharjee4957]

I actually liked it more than arkham knight

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

_"Vengeance isn't power, anyone can take a life. But to give life, that true power, a power you once had."_ *~ Batman*

[@JohnSmith-lt1ck]

Inspirational quote from the George Clooney Batman.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

@@JohnSmith-lt1ck He's really underrated but the movie itself wasted so much potential. With all those "ice" puns and the Bat Credit Card, the movie is pure camp at its finest.

[@beyond648]

Arkham Origins needs a remastered version

[@walrider2133]

I bought the Arkham Revisited pack on Xbox, and was upset to see that Origins was completely snubbed. I'd kill to see it get the overhaul Asylum and City got.

[@M64bros]

I agree!!!!!!!! 👍

[@watashinihayumegaarimasu7609]

Remasters are usually just copies but with better graphics and more refined controls, but I don't think we have the technology to remake those games with even better graphics, they're already top tier in terms of visuals.

[@captainbeastwinger4940]

@@watashinihayumegaarimasu7609 yeah look at return of Arkham the Originals look better

[@JohnSmith19282]

Watashiniha yume ga arimasu wtf are you on about

[@thestormspider5874]

"It's high time you realize that you are a man, not an island. And a man's strength comes not from just brawn and intelligence, but also from his allies." One of the most true lines ever said in a video game.

[@aetjohn4016]

HiTop Films: *Exists* SkillShare: Im bouta *sponsor* this whole mans career.

[@enigmaticbeing7703]

Lol

[@koleszgdanska7149]

You a little oversimplified this comment by making a *big* word.

[@SirLeopoldWasTaken]

WHY DO YOU CARE SO MUCH THAT HITOP UPLOADS A VIDEO WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU!!!!!!!!! Me: EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@headtrack4010]

@Murk Speaking of uploads wheres that new vid Murk

[@chewymew4959]

@@headtrack4010 Dude, he uploaded 9 hours ago lol

[@dragonboylp2899]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Joe_Kerr_9797]

LMAO

[@razieldumas]

The first truth of Batman, the saving grace, is that he was never alone.

[@matheuszache7943]

So you read Morrison's run on the character. A man of culture. It's my favorite!

[@John_Q]

Neither was Joker.

[@EricGraham94]

Matheus Goncalves Grant Morrison wrote a lotta good DC Comics stories. Period.

[@matheuszache7943]

@@EricGraham94 True. But I think his Batman run has a special flavour than the other ones. Morrison is a top tier writer and understood Batman very well.

[@tauhid9983]

deep down he was...alfred was just a voice in his head. But being in the field with someone....makes that a difference

[@badzombie0135]

You know a video is good when you literally start crying watching it. Damn video games are an underrated art form.

[@themadtitan7603]

Facts man, the beautiful way they present Batman and his story no other medium can truly depict.

[@godofwar234regi5]

There are games that are considered art nowadays, so it really isn't THAT overrated.

[@themadtitan7603]

@@godofwar234regi5 underrated you mean.

[@godofwar234regi5]

@@themadtitan7603 My bad. Thanks for letting me know.

[@badzombie0135]

GODOFWAR 234 regi Overall, video games are still demonized by the media and large portions of society. I’d still say it’s fair to say video games are still an underrated art form. They are almost always overlooked compared to movies, tv, actually art art, etc.

[@DesolatedChild018]

the ''don't add me to the weight you carry'' line is so fucking great, it comes naturally and yet it's poetic - and it's the perfect way to verbally expose the essence of the series main conflict AND one of the character of Batman's main conflicts in any media; exposition is given so much shit, but it is a necessary evil, however, this makes it work it goes hand in hand with why Batman of all comic books characters SHOULD NEVER kill: who better than him, the one that is what he is and does what he does for the sole reason of having lost the people he loved the most, can understand the implication of removing a human life, no matter how wretched and vile is the person whose that life belongs to and for all the many, many flaws Arkham Night has, centering Jason Todd and exploring the way Joker stayed with Batman even after his death is perfect to represent it. Joker is there not just because it's Joker, but because a life taken was added to the weight Bruce carries, like Jason. do I think the twist is silly? hell yeah, have I seen coming from a mile away just like anyone that have read one entry on Batman wiki? of course. would I make the Red Hood the villain from the get go, without the silly twist? obviously. would I center the scarecrow as one of the main villains? no. would I do the ''identity reveal'' thing? totally no. BUT STILL, the themes are there. I would personally make the confrontation between Batman and Jason Todd way early in the game, so they could explore better the possible amendments between them. Have the militia splits in the absence of their general and contractor pledge their services to other minor villains and/or start doing their own thing like many splinter warlords factions to assure for the payment they now know they wont get for the latter half of the game, so we can see Jason and Bruce trying to take on them together, the difference between their views, and how trying to make Jason less of a villain can mirror Bruce fighting with his own inner Joker transformation.

[@your_mate_nate9428]

“I am the reason criminals breathe easier when the sun rises.” Love that quote! Also I hope you do videos for each game in the Arkham series.

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

Much of what you said here reminds me a great deal of the Star Wars prequels. Those films tell a fantastic and masterful story that (due to imperfect execution) is often under appreciated by the general audiences. But the prequels are superb because they tell you the origin of Anakin Skywalker. Just as Arkham Origins tells you the genesis of Batman the hero, the prequels are there to tell you the genesis of Darth Vader the villain. It takes the iconic and established character of Darth Vader and deconstructs him so you can see exactly how this Sith Lord's identity is constructed. You see a boy who was a slave, who's only constant source of love is his mother. You see the roots of his attachments and why he is so afraid to lose them. It is because Anakin is worried those attachments are all he has and that selfish desire to preserve them is his fundamental flaw. And this selfish desire is in direct conflict with the Jedi's own ideology of selflessness. So when Anakin dreams of his wife's and unborn children's deaths, his fears about losing become his reality. They define him and when confronted with choosing between the Jedi and his own attachments he sides with his attachments. This is why he joins the Sith, because they too only value the hedonistic aspects of the material world. They relish in attachment and feed off of fear so Anakin is the perfect fit. And the consequences of all this is Anakin hoping to exterminate the Jedi because he worries they will stand in his way. He even hundreds including children and even though he knows this is wrong he still goes through with it because his fear of loss is greater than his value of morality. And when Padmé ends up dying regardless due to his own actions, Anakin breaks down. He becomes a slaves to the Dark Side and the immoral choices he made. There is nothing left for him now so he continues down the path of evil. It takes Luke to save him because Luke represents the family he was attached to. Anakin's redemption is about finally valuing the morality of protecting his family over the fear and control of the Dark Side. Anakin finally lets go of all he fears to lose (including his own life) to do the right thing in the face of all the evil he committed. This is all an extremely powerful message bolstered in ways only a prequel could. I sense you see similar value in Arkham Origins. It gives so much to a defined relationship and adds to the stories of the Batman's future just as the prequels do for Anakin.

[@gamewalker1157]

Obi-Wan Kenobi Didn’t you defeat him with the high ground!

[@aryan7767]

Disagree. The prequels, while sounding good on paper, had frankly a poor execution with terrible pacing and dialogue. This game on the other hand, had very very good writing and a really good plot (I liked it more than Arkham city plot) and Though it did not reinvent something new, it never dragged down the whole franchise

[@Mamamiawhataspicymeat-a-ball]

@@aryan7767 THAAAANK YOU.

[@montaholic3120]

The prequels could've been done in one movie. Show off his beginnings in joining the Jedi, and then show him become Darth Vader for the rest of the movie. Simple as that. But the problem is that because it's a trilogy, a vast majority is mindless filler garbage

[@movieblocks9164]

@@gamewalker1157 haha I saw you on a channel pup video

[@bigtasty6066]

*sees a video about the Arkham games* Me: Oh boy yeah.

[@pontypagla]

Kind of off topic, but I'd like to add that Origins has, in my opinion, the best theme song out of all the Arkham games. It mirrors Batman's state perfectly (at least prior to the completion of his arc near the end of the game).

[@Prietzelo]

Also the main menu theme music, I like how they mix a dark, batman theme with a christmas melody, it's so freaking great.

[@deathrayman8074]

@@Prietzelo Also the Carol of the Bells that's commonly associated with Joker in this game is in the main theme if you listen to it for long enough.

[@apparentlylivin]

I love how the theme makes it feel like Batman is the villain, which he is to the villains of Gotham

[@zack1378]

Origins writers were like: “damn those are some good points”

[@dereknight861]

I always loved when right in the middle of the game during your traversal of the city, Alfred chimes in to wish Bruce an Official Merry Christmas...and Batman returns the gesture, but it actually sounds genuine. Just small moments like that really made playing that game worth it.

[@nofillergamingknight7319]

One of THE best joker incarnations ever.

[@somerandolad]

And Troy Baker portrayed him brilliantly.

[@smartii3s]

One of the reasons this is my favourite Arkham Game

[@GamerSlyRatchet1]

If the concept of the origins of the Batman/Joker relationship fascinates you, then you are going to LOVE the Telltale Batman games (assuming you haven't played them).

[@aryan7767]

Such a good game. Best telltale game

[@kaicreech7336]

Or, how about this: Batman and the Joker are two sides of the same coin. But Bruce Wayne and the Joker are incompatibly different.

[@ShinzouNingen]

I always felt like Joker needs Batman to give his actions purpose, but Batman doesn't need Joker. The less there is of Joker for him, the better.

[@thebatman1371]

Best story: Arkham Origins Best scenery/scale: Arkham Knight Foundation of great gameplay: Arkham Asylum Best Overall: Arkham City

[@ccrproductions3807]

For the third one you mean Asylum right?

[@smartii3s]

@@ccrproductions3807 nope

[@ccrproductions3807]

@@smartii3s well because he put origins twice

[@titustavares335]

Correct.

[@thebatman1371]

@@ccrproductions3807 yes I mean asylum

[@justinespirit2]

Anyone else coming back to watch this after The Batman because it reminded them so much of Arkham Origins' ideas and themes? Just me? Okay.

[@juliobenavides3821]

The Batman and Arkham Origins have the same theme of turning vengeance into a symbol of hope.

[@Philibuster001]

Tbh, these games focused on an aspect of Batman that isn't really dwelled on in the movies. And that aspect, is *Batman.* The Burton movies gave a good introduction to a darker Batman for general audiences, but he was outshined by his villains. The Schumacher movies focused more on appealing to kids and the character ended up pretty bare-bones and chessy. The Nolan movies arguably came the closest to representing the character, but didn't go far enough, and once again he was outshined by the villains. The DCEU had a good concept for a broken Batman piecing himself back together, but it was executed terribly. These games had almost everything, the accuracy, the complexity, the flaws, the fighter aspect, the detective aspect, etc. The only major thing they were missing was Bruce Wayne, he had very little screen time and he never really stood out. It's kind of surprising how with the amount of Batman movies there are, we haven't gotten a *true* live action Batman yet. I'm hoping Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson can pull it off. Edit: Also I disagree on the plot-twist. While the origin of Batman and Joker's relationship is done very well, the way it was introduced was terrible. Black Mask is an awesome villain and this game just treats him like a joke. And considering the fact that this game came right after City where they *killed* Joker, it just feels strange setting up a fresh new main villain for Batman only to reveal it was the Joker the whole time...

[@strictly2755]

You're 100% right.

[@DigitalArctic]

To be fair, the whole series treats Black Mask as a joke really. His only appearance in Arkham City (Outside of Challenge Map DLC) showed him being beaten up by Tyger guards in the intro and then he's never seen again, no one in the prison seemed to care about him. In Arkham Knight he's one of the few villains, (who are still alive) to be completely absent in the Attack on Gotham City. I mean, Zsasz took advantage of the chaos and killed a bunch of people before the sun went down, he can be seen skulking around the alleys of Gotham on the Clock Tower security footage. Even Calendar Man showed up to watch what happens to Wayne Manor. What did Black Mask do? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. He was randomly hunted down and killed by Red Hood after the story though. The only time in the whole Arkham Series where he's treated as a force to be reckoned with, someone whos on par with the Joker or Penguin, was in Arkham Origins Blackgate of all things. A handheld spinoff game that's probably not even cannon. At least they were consistent I guess...

[@Maxiiiiii-]

Arkham Asylum: Awesome Arkham City: Awesome Arkham Origins: Awesome Arkham Knight: Awesome Arkham VR: Awesome All the games: AMAZING

[@matthewirving4877]

The Slasher VR is kinda meh but the rest are amazing

[@Batman-rc1yg]

@@matthewirving4877 agreed

[@RadinV1]

Arkham asylum: Awesome Arkham city: Perfect Arkham origins: Amazing Arkham knight: Flawed but still great Arkham VR: good

[@THLOANIOUS]

Even....Blackgate?

[@Maxiiiiii-]

@@THLOANIOUS even Blackgate

[@wesleystewart1193]

Super inspirational quote Alfred must tell Bruce in an upcoming movie: “Yes you and the joker are two sides of the SAME coin but when you flip a coin what’s more important the coin or the side it lands on”

[@pizzi5104]

What?

[@matthewchampion8214]

@@pizzi5104 Yeah I though it looked clever at first but it's actually nonsense

[@pizzi5104]

@@matthewchampion8214 Thanks for understanding my point, good lad.

[@RadinV1]

I hate it when movies try to shove the theme into your face.

[@gkgk6439]

Wow, this is so good, is it yours? If yes then bravo.

[@b_g_c3281]

Hopefully, Robert Pattinson sees this. ....Hopefully.

[@RadinV1]

He isn't the writer, Just the actor.

[@abramsullivan7764]

I hope that Robert Pattinson doesn't fuck this up but coronavirus fuck this up for us.

[@elfabio8265]

You know he has nothing to do with the script right? He’s just the actor and believe me himself is even embarrassed about twilight but he has other movies were he makes a spectacular performance.

[@darth_home_invader3748]

@ him then

[@phisograph]

I have faith in him. He's a commendable actor now - far past the twilight movies. His recent performances are top notch as well

[@viceonafridaynight]

I seriously cried when Alfred said, "don't add me to the weight you have to carry."

[@onkelacht8738]

Yeah, the Arkham series is pretty much always great. And also glad to hear that im not the only one who thinks that Origins and Knight are underappreciated.

[@onkelacht8738]

Also fuck me was it cool to play as Deathstroke the Terminator in the arcade mode.

[@edo9467]

It feels like arkham knight gets hate for jason todd and joker but at the same time look over everything else

[@mov-e6612]

@@edo9467 I think it depends on personal preference.. Like some love city for its boss fights.. Some love Asylum for the overall tone, etc.

[@stobie8128]

Definitive versions of Batman outside of comics: Nolan Trilogy Arkham games Animated series

[@jarlbalgruuf7701]

Reverse the order

[@stobie8128]

Jarl Balgruuf oh my bad. I meant to say in my comment those aren’t in any particular order.

[@Joe.Foleyy]

The batman cartoon was also pretty good

[@imperfect_dan7519]

@@jarlbalgruuf7701 nah hes good

[@comicalcosmonaut959]

Super JLK I honestly loved the ending to Knight. Bruce no longer has to worry about keeping his identity a secret. He’s free to do his duties as Batman full time

[@rcbmmines4579]

5:20 I love that transition too. I think it perfectly represents the change IRL or in regards to the Joker over the years in comics as well. The Joker of the 40s wouldn’t care to keep Batman alive or to keep his identity secret. Their relationship has and continues to evolved game portrays that perfectly in one story.

[@DatBoyCharles16]

I don’t care what people say , Batman: Arkham origins is my favorite game of all time

[@MikaelKhanSyndicate]

FINALLY someone who appreciates one of the most underrated sources of media! Knight and Origins are amazingly good and people are blinded by the flaws, that they ignore the rare and phenomenal things!

[@XanderPGK]

I'm happy to see someone with the same love of the Arkham games as I have.

[@collinsmith7078]

I love that little moment at 8:41 Just shows how much passion and love Alex has for these videos.

[@amala1333]

I finally found out why Hitops vids always keep me engaged, he speaks like a priest/cult leader. A lot of charisma flows through those words, and I can respect that.

[@christaylor7916]

Lol

[@fro_e]

Lel

[@bobsonny]

this ain't the compliment you think it is

[@martinsaad542]

I don´t know about you, but after having seen the batman, this game´s atmosphere and its depiction of a young, inexperienced and vengeful Batman (combined with a tone that´s both comicbook silly and grounded and realistic) makes this game way better in retrospective

[@LoverboyMedia]

the only thing that would make this video better is if it was on Arkham Knight and it featured me

[@luisguerra8852]

Loverboy Media foreshadowing?

[@LoverboyMedia]

@@luisguerra8852 🤷‍♂️

[@kanborne]

👀👀

[@kingly4900]

....... I want it now. Where’s “Arkham knight: the (almost) perfect ending ft. Loverboymedia. Give it to me!!!

[@andreixp6392]

A collab with Hitopfilms and you on Arkham Knight ?!?! This...is just perfection.

[@EpicGam3rLad]

Tbh this made me respect Arkham Origins much, much, more. But I still think Arkham City is the best Batman game. Amazing vid btw

[@THEchosenDIN]

If a Batman moment reminds me of “you manage to find a way to win” scene from under the red hood, then I know it’s one my favorite Batman moments. This one when he saves Gordon and doesn’t kill Joker nor Bane, AND doesn’t die. Proof that Batman doesn’t need to kill, that he doesn’t take the easy way out.

[@johnp.smithasimpleman7281]

Kinda like the scene in The Dark Knight where the hostages are dressed as clowns, the swats are targeting them, and the real thugs are dressed as doctors. Batman finds a way to beat the thugs, save the hostages, and stop the swats from shooting the wrong people, all without a single person dying. That’s BATMAN

[@competitive_north280]

Batman : Arkham Origins script would make THE BEST Batman film ever. Change my mind.

[@dipampathak6675]

I 100 percent agree

[@nik774]

@@dipampathak6675 Me too.

[@_Alex_Zer0_]

I mean, The Batman more or less does that.

[@CelestialDraconis]

Duuude I remember not having a ps3 as well, and going to Toys 'R Us, playing the Asylum demo on the console they let kids try out.

[@mr.moviemafia]

Sorry for not having a Patreon to watch this sooner 😫

[@nunabisness7191]

Same, I’m broke asf.😅

[@thehypershon4064]

You’d be better off donating that money to charity

[@nunabisness7191]

TheHypershon 40 what money?😂

[@yeespaghettisauce1163]

I finally found someone who thinks that Knight’s story is actually really good.

[@dcspidey1218]

I always though the story was brilliant aswell

[@CyberSonic-V3.0]

I think it’s a bit messy but overall I think the story is great.

[@mattheston9132]

Not bad, but not as good as Origins

[@soravsgoku123]

Less than 20 seconds in - “makes you FEEL like batman”

[@dannybenhur6123]

Reminds of your "Batman doesn't kill" video... Arkham is undoubtedly the best written series...

[@logoutnexttime4883]

Idk if it's just me, but I love playing Origins on Christmas Break, the Christmas atmosphere is amazing

[@romainvankerckhove4615]

"It makes you feel like batman" Seems like you don't watch enough Dunkey

[@MrHostile12]

Has to be parody at this point. Less than 15 seconds in.

[@wrath495]

Seems like you dont understand why dunkey made that criticism in the first place. He criticized a lot of people for the "It makes you feel like -" line because most people used that expression alone as if it was meaningful criticism, which in it of itself, it obviously isnt because it doesnt really say anything. That is if you dont ELABORATE on it. And that is really the key word here isnt it? I mean why cant he say that the game makes him feel like batman, when he spends the rest of the video elaborating on why it makes him feel that way. That is meaningful criticism because he is actually saying something. Im sure you dont need me to tell you the difference between this, and what dunkey was actually criticizing when people used that line.

[@romainvankerckhove4615]

@@wrath495 Oooh but don't worry I got it! It's just fun to hear it used in every video about a superhero videogame.

[@wrath495]

@Chance And that invalidates my point how exactly ? i mean good stories, even if they are in a game, are all about connecting you to something ( in this video he talks about how this story made him connect to the character of batman through its great characterization and development of the character ), or in other words MAKING YOU FEEL LIKE SOMETHING. You can talk about how a game makes you feel like a certain character in terms of gameplay, or you can do it in terms of a story. Sure, one method is more direct, the other is more indirect, but something tells me it wouldn't have been a good idea to talk about gameplay in a film/story analysis channel. Come on man, think about what you are saying for more than 3 seconds before you comment. Its exactly because of answers like this that youtube comment sections are complete shit shows. I'm not saying you're a bad guy or dumb or anything like that, you just have to think more before you speak your mind. Have a nice day.

[@wrath495]

@@romainvankerckhove4615 I see. Its just there's a lot of people, mainly kids, that just dont get this kind of nuance, then they just go around shitting on everyone on the whole basis of saying something similar to that. Its pretty annoying ngl

[@haasepete]

Someone else said it! I always loved Origins and was disappointed it was never remastered for ps4

[@RemusNeo]

Best god damn singleplayer series ever. I wish they would make a movie similar in style with them in the future.

[@poletti7270]

Batman Arkham origins came out when I was seven years old, and I never realized just how fucking awesome it is from a storytelling perspective until I replayed it in anticipation for WB and rocksteady’s new games

[@michaelmartinez4641]

This is my favorite game in the Arkham series I liked the story of origins and the relationship between the joker and Batman and the game play is really good like the martial arts they counter your strike’s and the boss are awesome death stroke boss fight is awesome and bane boss fight near the end of the game and when you beat up joker in the end it was awesome

[@gino7492]

How is it possible to have such a smart critical opinion as a 19 year old guy. Great video as always.

[@matthewmallone7686]

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[@gezi5927]

Age doesn’t equal wisdom

[@ArthurArkham]

The best birthday gift that I could get, thanks Alex!

[@majumder456]

It also had the world famous quote “Tell me dear... have you ever had a really bad day...?”

[@Ki_Adi_Mundi]

2:33 Legit thought he was gonna headbutt Alfred the first time I played this part.

[@hixsey2501]

Batman's head would be cracked

[@koleszgdanska7149]

@@hixsey2501 ha ha

[@amoghbalajii9199]

How fitting is it that after Batman has accepted the idea of family and working together at the end of year 2, he adopts robin in year 3...really cool detail if you’re paying attention to the small dialogue that takes place

[@pegasusdrive12]

Awesome video (disagree with your opinion but still respect it). The main reason I think some of us, don't like origins is because of that twist. The whole marketing of the game was around you not fighting the Joker again and black mask being the new big bad. And after two games with the Joker as the central antagonist, I wanted something different as well. I feel like if I had played this game in a vacuum without knowing anything about it, it would have helped me better appreciate it.

[@saadabdullah3225]

Finally Alex releases another one of his masterpieces. My prayers were answered.

[@TheIcon0fSin]

Glad to know that someone else sees Arkham: Origins for what it is, the origin of a very conflicted relationship.

[@spideyguy3315]

An beautiful plot

[@angus_bangus]

Also. The art style of Arkham Origins is so unique that it holds up extremely well today. It’s got a cartoonish flair to it that, in my opinion, has its graphics age better than either city or asylum.

[@zaidebtw4438]

batman has dealt with freaks thugs but his never dealt with a monster killer croc: AM I A JOKE TO YOU

[@renelopez3547]

Croc is just a thug

[@epicevan2124]

Arkham City is one of my favorite games of all times the characters are perfect and the gameplay is amazing I’ve played Arkham City at least 7 times and I’m my 6th play through of Arkham Knight I love these games and I’m glad someone else shares my love

[@strictly2755]

same here bro, but ngl I like Knight better simply cus its longer, City is just so easy for me at this point because yk... you get really good at these games after like 8 or 10 play throughs of each

[@manbalock1764]

This video is everything to me. I've always loved Origins the most, you've said it better than anyone could ever say it. Thank you Alex.

[@jarlbalgruuf7701]

Arkham origins underrated Give likes

[@chummyweevil3948]

*clever way to say you are begging for likes* I know you joking btw

[@kyoki86]

It's gets a lot of bias because rock steady didn't make it. Had they told ppl they actually made the game instead of wb Montreal ppl would have loved the game and had little to no issues

[@adamsandlerbirthedmeinapit4853]

HiTop Films Batman Arkham really makes you feel like Batman IGN (sweats profusely)

[@alvaradoac21]

2:01 Carol of the Bells and Batman never mixed so perfectly. Good luck on the Jason Todd series boi

[@NightwingRock]

God damn HiTop. How do you manage to make me love something, something that I’ve never been able to describe and show how much I love or how thankful I am for it, even more?

[@LoverboyMedia]

watching this for the 3rd time to support my son

[@koleszgdanska7149]

Rly?

[@v.squarethesecond8724]

My eyes are wet. I haven't seen someone love Batman to the level he does.

[@jdrmanmusiqking]

Bruh you are the #1 single best content creator Ive ever seen. Each second of any of your videos is a well crafted masterpiece. Man words cant describe how amazing your work is. Your art moves my freakin soul man keep doin you

[@ultraman3014jc]

The facts are equivalent to the passion and effort put into this video (100%). "We both exist because of THEM!" That was one of my favorite lines in Arkham Origins (I'm glad that someone else saw what the Joker was implying/proclaiming)

[@G-H-Productions11]

My favorite Christmas story... Arkham Origins

[@lukedabomb2826]

Batman: Arkham Origins isn't a re-skin of Arkham City It's a re-skin of the Lego Batman Movie

[@musabutt1440]

For the last sentence, other way around

[@playlister4285]

Arkham Origins is the original Lego Batman movie.

[@absoluteecho6152]

@@playlister4285 bruh what...no?

[@thomaskilroy4573]

@Luke Technically The Lego Batman Movie is a reskin of Arkham Origins since the game came out way before the film.

[@spider-man500]

@@absoluteecho6152 dude, Lego Batman movie came out in 2017, while Batman Arkham Origins came out before 2015. So how did Lego Batman movie come out before? 🤨

[@craftymasterproductions4218]

“To me, these games ARE the spiritual successor of the beloved Animated Series” It especially helps that they have the same voice actors.

[@robinsonmcgiffin7936]

This was the first game I played since Aladdin on Sega Genesis. I didn’t know what it was that drew me in hour after hour, but I think this guy hits the nail on the head. It was two years ago (way after the release my older brother gave me his x-box), and now I can’t get enough of both narrative games as well as battle royals. I really only started playing video games in my late thirties, and now I can’t get enough. The intricacies of gaming have me hooked, and it is a slice of joy in a, sometimes, difficult world. Origins was the start of a beautiful and eye-opening relationship with gaming. Now, after work and dinner, me and my 12-year-old son take time out of our evening to bond in the hinterlands of our virtual experiences. We play COD, Apex, Fortnite, and (when we get the bug for a few days) long narratives like RDR2 and Uncharted. This game holds a special place in my heart knowing it has lead to a more fulfilled life

[@Byeahman]

Origins may not be the best in the series, but it’s sure as hell my favorite one. The stealth was the most entertaining in this one because you could put the fear of god in the criminals. Batman has only existed for 2 years and he’s still widely known as just a storybook character, a myth. So when you start taking out criminals one by one, they have no idea what’s happening. When someone starts moving faster than you can see, landing punches that hurt worse then any other pain imaginable, you put fear into them and make them terrified. They think Batman is just going to kill them, and they have good reason to believe that because up to that point he was just a myth. The game makes you feel powerful. It makes you feel unstoppable. It makes you feared.

[@lazylapraspo]

AGREED

[@theoneandonlygree1203]

I personally loved Origins and it was my first exposure to the series. After I played it on the Wii U out of curiosity, I went out and bought every other game

[@zabbas9371]

Did you ever hear the Tragedy of Darth Batman the Batsh*t crazy?

[@RSG200]

"They're filled with fluid gameplay that makes you FEEL like you are the goddamn Batman" *Videogamedunkey wants to know your location*

[@koyinproductions9053]

He is nitpicking and bias! I win ! Bye , bye!

[@brayden2254]

Only gripe with the game were some of the continuity retcons like when Joker met Harley in Blackgate it undermined the Arkham asylum interview tapes that established they met in Arkham Asylum and not in Blackgate. Also Batman having the grapnel boost even though in city it was only just at prototype stage.

[@kieranwestphal]

the batman of the arkham games is at best a violent agent of the carceral state who alienates all the people closest to him and at worst exactly the opposite of what he should stand for: a protector of Gotham's people from systems of power they can't control. origins takes the aesthetic elements of Year One and chooses to leave out all the substance that made it interesting, suddenly a fight to dismantle Gotham's corruption is now a series of punch fights with assassins and look joker's here too. the introduction of antagonists like Anarky and the framing of Enigma that fill the same role that Batman did in Year One is truly baffling. but the serotonin to my gamer brain from pushing the square button was good enough to keep me playing through the abysmal story of these games, so props to them for that

[@kjrollings]

This game really makes you feel like Batman. It has a little something for everyone. 6/10.

[@imperfect_dan7519]

Nah you are nitpicking and biased I win, bye bye

[@jrodtdk4544]

Lmfao

[@BasedWorld690]

TBH I got the 'feel like Batman' more from the Telltale games than the Arkham Games because the hard decisions and everything even if a lot of the decisions didn't matter that much in the end(which is a nitpick very much fixed at the end of the second game) it was very interesting IMO

[@MR.GOAT.]

Channel Name 💤

[@thebatddvideogamefan6460]

@@BasedWorld690 batman the enemy within was a great game

[@alyfio]

"The game makes you feel like Batman." 10/10 - IGN.

[@rhettgedies7467]

I actually played _Origins_ fully through for the first time throughout December, 2018. It brought a whole new level of flavor to my Christmas season strangely. It was so perfect in combination. Don't get me wrong, Christmas 2019 was great, but I did reflect on the game and almost considered a replay (too soon, I decided). Maybe next year I dust it off again....

[@theboz1327]

One of my favorite underrated moments in the Arkham games is in in Origins. I don’t remember the context bit for bit but when Batman is fighting Bane (?) on a rooftop, in the middle of the fight you are actually part of, it cuts to the camera footage and angle of a news helicopter. The reporter inside comments on the dark figure appearing to be fighting off criminals, but can’t get a good eye on it. Then a spotlight is shined and it is confirmed. The myths are true, and it is being broadcasted to the entirety of Gotham City. The Batman is real

[@kyokuslaps2411]

I love your batman videos too much hi top, I wish u did them more often, bc u honestly do understand the character of *BATMAN*

[@m.xdmcbangalter3653]

"Part 1" So is this like a Doom Patrol Part 1 or are we actually gonna get a part two to this?😂

[@BasedWorld690]

THANK YOU! Someone else is annoyed by the lack of a Doom Patrol part 2. I think Titans will have a consistently good season before we get part 2 of that review

[@CombatSportsNerd]

@@BasedWorld690 I'm legitimately worried that Doom Patrol went downhill towards the end of its season and he just doesn't want to touch it due to severe disappointment

[@BasedWorld690]

The Otaku Dragon Slayer Penultimate Patrol was up there with Ozymandias as one of my favorite TV episodes of all time so I would be kinda surprised if he hated it

[@aperson6505]

@@BasedWorld690 Ozymandias as in the Breaking Bad episode? If so, damn, that is high praise.

[@BasedWorld690]

A Person ya I mean it’s two different types of drama and everything but I fucking loved the episode tbh. It was dark and funny at the same time

[@im_a_random_guy3768]

This video: GONE, AM I?

[@yoekt]

“This game makes you FEEL like Batman”

[@ГошоГиЦъка]

Hi, my Donsley comrade!

[@user-iw5di7kj7q]

KNACK 2 BABY

[@ГошоГиЦъка]

@@user-iw5di7kj7q nah man.... SUPAH MARIO BRUDDAS TOU!

[@Sevro720]

Michael Martinez bruh imagine quoting IGN lmao.

[@thecoolestree1866]

Makes me feel like Batman? Nah When I play these games I AM BATMAN

[@its_anime_otaku]

I'll Never Stop Re-watching this video eassy no matter how old i get. 🧡

[@toxi6956]

Alfred:they need you Batman:no they need us Russia:no they need our