Batman: The Telltale Series Episode 1 - Before You Buy

Telltale Games' Batman (PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, 360, Android, iOS) has a big debut with this first episode, Realm of Shadows. Is it worth the dive into another Batman world? Let's talk.
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[@treyseetaram1533]

I feel that telltale would have more success if they released the whole season at once and then added like separate stories that are influenced by the main game as part of the season pass/dlc

[@SocialistFinn1]

no, just release all the fucking content at once and maybe a DLC a few years later to make the game relevant again.

[@treyseetaram1533]

***** that's what I said. I'm sorry if I didn't make that clear

[@SocialistFinn1]

Trey Seetaram oh ok, maybe i just read it wrong

[@TheAntiSanta]

Probably not. The way they release games and episodes, it feels like they're always on the edge, not able to keep the business going, if they don't release stuff at the quicker pace you have with an Episodic Release. Plus, extra Story DLC sales WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY less than the episodes. I mean, when's the last time you actually spent money on that? I know I haven't ever. Not unless it was part of a Season Pass or "Game of the Year" Edition I got on sale.

[@woodyclapham1458]

if anything release them weekly that way people still have that anticipation like a TV show

[@KJ-gl9tu]

hey gameranx you guys have really helped me spend my money more intelligently on games THANKS

[@gameranxTV]

NO PROB!

[@adamdowd6078]

you're welcome

[@S1CKKR33P3R]

+gameranx You doing Before You Buy on No Man's Sky before it comes out on PC?

[@S1CKKR33P3R]

Navon Myhand Hoping he does because I want to pre order it for the bonus but I don't want to waste my time getting a refund because it's a bad game.

[@jhinabloomingflower807]

really nigga? isnt ur brain smart enough to think on its own? damm this world is full of stupid low iq people

[@BlueGuyTube]

Troy Baker: The only guy who can do both Batman and Joker wonderfully

[@badreedinedjellali1328]

and I also hop the voice actor of the joker play more joker roles in crtoon shows because he's kind of good

[@giannisimeridis]

wait wtf bruce is batman?

[@corymccloskey1709]

please tell me your joking

[@tiempo9855]

bait?

[@Peidro64]

N-no, dude, he's Spiderman, dumbass.

[@aaronlopez5317]

Tf??? Bruce is a businessman don't mess it up

[@magicman1542]

No you idiot, the gameplay is like tales from the borderlands, where you play as two completely different people

[@gameranxTV]

And our Before You Buys just keep coming!

[@weircarious6174]

K

[@weircarious6174]

When's Vive?

[@toastea94]

hii gameranx

[@BlownTire]

I came so early

[@rycstoryteller5482]

#BlownTire. that's what she said

[@khalidalamin8069]

is there a dialogue option that says IM BATMAN...?

[@Kelabete]

That MUST be a thing in EVERY dialogue choice

[@Chief_Bill]

Khalid Alamin yes there is in one specific part

[@theshadow4887]

Khalid Alamin As of the second season, yes.

[@jjnomad3220]

Khalid Alamin yes.

[@frescoakash]

😂❤️❤️

[@FlamRackett]

Gameranx "Before you Buy" videos are the few game reviews I trust. Always seem very honest and well thought-out.

[@bertvsrob]

Sterling Archer: The Telltale Series

[@AndotEgg]

YESSSSS

[@161luisarias161]

Double YEs!

[@liamkellar3971]

Tripple yes

[@AirshipFury]

Do you want likes? Because that's how you get likes.

[@alexperson6234]

the art style would look spot on to the show so I'm in

[@sahilhussain7328]

0:16 that voice crack though.

[@bigboland6160]

0:16 that was the best voice crack of all time

[@tonipepperoni3424]

at AAAaaaAAAaaaaAAAAaaall reeaaallyy

[@pyguy7]

WAIT wait.. Troy Baker did Joker in Arkham Origins and is now doing BATMAN TOO?!!! Troy Baker is a god amongst video game voice acting

[@mryagami8448]

Blitzball Ace he does joel from the last of us as well

[@Sethotonin]

Blitzball Ace and pagan min

[@blundered6731]

I think he voiced Batman in Injsutice too,idk tho

[@Voltage.Bone.R]

He also voiced Rys from tales from the boderlands.

[@theshadow4887]

He was Batman in the Lego Batman games, too.

[@alexhay4776]

Love this take on Batman. Even though we've seen and played Batman for years over and over again, this game has an original spin on it and makes it feel fresh

[@kevincarroll611]

This is my favorite incarnation of Batman in a game to date! Absolutely love it!

[@georgelushey5813]

The way you said "at all" at 00:16 really made me laugh

[@destiny2mote]

"Choices really matter" huh..haven't done that for a while.

[@tonroz2766]

another wonderful B.Y.B thanks for keeping us in the loop gameranx

[@mustafaa3303]

before you buy No Man's Sky?

[@gameranxTV]

Yep

[@purplelizard2348]

+gameranx yay, when?

[@888Brain]

After It is launched obviously...

[@Attihan]

+purplelizard 23 well on steam it will be released August 12 3 days from now, Also i have just enough to buy it :)

[@purplelizard2348]

+888Brain well, it's launching today, so..

[@TheDerpski]

Your life must be really sad if you dislike a video before even watching the whole thing.

[@gerrywithaj8745]

That's what I think too. It's even sadder when you know the people who are doing that.

[@demonte5305]

+Butmen Teh Derp Night Rizes vice versa

[@ArchieGamez]

Bots.

[@flipflops7345]

+ArchieGamez L

[@onepunchanime7050]

I liked it before watching

[@dmcg7124]

Probably my favourite game review channel at the moment , your consistent and non biased. Thank you it's a refreshing change from most of the shite out there.

[@mylifeinletterbox7283]

I freaking LOVED this episode. I didn't feel the frame rate issues as much. But I love where this story is going and the choices are badass.

[@ShikaRoddy]

Batman - The QTE KNIGHT

[@ethanray2021]

I like how Troy Baker gets praise for voice acting as Batman and voice acting as Joker XD

[@Nightfall815]

Yeah, he's Batman in the Telltale-series. He's the Joker i Arkham Origiins. And he's both Two-Face AND Robin (Tim Drake) in Arkham City... The guy is soon the voice of the entire Batman universe all by himself :D ha ha

[@Peidro64]

It would be god like if he also voices the joker in later episodes, so it will be him talking to himself.

[@ethanray2021]

+LordIncest idk if he'll be in this because he's in every Batman story and he's sorta over used. I want him in though!

[@Peidro64]

Just imagine the camera is facing the joker who is talking and he runs across the screen and badly puts on a cowl in a batman voice, says his line, and runs back as the joker.

[@jorgehicks8564]

one of my favorite channels..look forward to all your content

[@djsweaty2890]

I never really liked Batman but this game made me like him! I also like how you could chose a color for your bat gear

[@herroimyerro]

Telltale games are just overpriced. We have to wait twice as long for a game that is probably only 6-7 hours in total. Each episode is about 1 and a half hours long and you have to wait months in between.

[@chrisallen9296]

Overpriced? Dude the whole damn thing was 26.99

[@DuncaPunca]

+Chris Allen No, the first chapter was $25. You have to buy each chapter as they come out.

[@dmv001]

Are you crazy? $25 for each chapter? The whole thing costs $25. For now you got only the first chapter but the rest become available later on.

[@kennethposadas7959]

+Duncapunca you're so dumb it's 25 for all 5

[@DuncaPunca]

$#*! JusT GoT ReaL I never said $25 for each. They might just be $5. That's how TellTale works, buy each chapter as they come out or buy a season pass.

[@Jesse-vr1tq]

Jake do a spoiler talk on your channel.

[@gameranxTV]

Hmm. Maybe

[@ThatOneguy-cg2sw]

+gameranx no, not maybe. Now. And i mean right now.

[@ryannn6085]

+gameranx a spoiler talk would be cool, like to see your view on some games

[@pilouuuu]

Like an After You Buy?

[@RyuBKoumari]

Thanks for mentioning the voice actor for Falcone. I recognized the voice but couldn't put my finger on from where

[@vloggie300]

I'm a huge batman fan and playing this was awesome I don't know if it's just me but having a very in-depth Bruce Wayne story is just as cool as batman's action filled and detective story line. (Yes I do know Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same person just in case you were confused) it was also cool to see all the different characters from the comics

[@daybin5303]

"Before you buy" DON'T

[@Egurius3]

Do

[@mojunez1374]

Ass cheeks !

[@bugrayucel5944]

it is sooo buggy ! i tried 2 hours for making it work properly

[@Nickisorochi]

QTE gameplay game Ep.-1 for $25, whats next? $5 for opening credits.huh?

[@LpJavi13]

is $25 for the Ep. 1 and the season pass

[@andrewortiz6430]

It's 25$ for all the episodes this being the first and it's more about the story

[@KrazyK785]

$25 for all 6 episodes. $5 for Episode 1 by itself.

[@KaylBagdasaroglu]

the $25 is for all the episodes combined. An episode by itself costs $5

[@LookForThetruth11]

its 25 for the whole thing. all 5 episodes

[@yourmomgaaay1834]

i have both telltale batman games on 2 different systems, i love the games

[@yaquba5663]

This game is good. It’s not that much of a PLAYABLE game but you get to solve mysteries by yourself by linking objects to people and to other objects. You get to link objects to people to plan your attack on falcone. And the story writing is really good. And when you fight you still get to press some buttons. It’s not bad just because it’s not like other games.

[@yeah2EZ]

If gameranx replies I'll cosplay as Jake.

[@gameranxTV]

Pics or it didn't happen

[@spinyslasher6586]

lol

[@andrewdiaz7520]

if you respond to this I'll smash an egg on my head. not just any egg, an organic egg.

[@andrewdiaz7520]

I'll even record it mate. 😗 It was a good vid it is a little sttutery but that could be that it was uploaded too recent.

[@RezaAfsar]

they didn't

[@mikol2353]

More like before i illegally download it

[@AndrewtheMANdrew682]

I honestly love this series so far can't wait for episode 2 and I hope we get a season 2

[@imakeplaylists159]

Press f to pay your respects for TT games…

[@mihaicocostarc4976]

congratz for 2.5 mil subs :)

[@yugen9351]

is it bad that i look forward to Gameranx's uploads and its one of the highlights of my day, not my only highlight but its nice?

[@alsergobuchdederut2301]

the clue linking reminds me of the clues you piece together in ace attourneys detectices/investigations where edward(you) piece clues together like puzzle pieces

[@ovensaucerpan6053]

Congrats on 2.5 mil !!

[@TheMarine316]

I got the season pass as soon as it became available cause Telltale games have never let me down and the first episode of Batman was awesome, i've been wanting to play a Batman game that puts just as much importance on Bruce Wayne as it does on Batman and the story telling in Telltale games are always the selling point and as someone that thinks story telling is just important if not more important then even the gameplay I was very happy with episode 1.

[@rkiwtir1146]

Thanks Jake! Finally!

[@AndreasBurgstaller]

this is the best outro I've ever seen on youtube

[@TheArchoNils]

Telltale Games are Games I always get when all episodes are out. Usually you get a cheap deal, you can play through everything in one go and the issues are fixed

[@KillerTacos54]

that epic voice break at the end

[@mariobarbara2893]

I´m excited about the games allmost as much as i´m excited for your review of those games, you´re doing a great job ;)

[@EmidGrey]

i started playing it on pc for my channel and the frame rate was absolute shit in some places but overall the 1st chapter as a whole was pretty good its a great setup for a very different potentially good batman game as a whole and im pretty exited to see where this game goes in the future

[@JJJ-uo2xb]

I'll wait until all the episodes have come out and there's a sale. I am a huge Batman fan (Platinumed all the Arkham games, read Comics weakly) but I just cannot say I'm a fan of Tell Tale's way of releasing games in pieces. It kills the momentum for the story.

[@jblaze5194]

I love it and I love it's potential. I feel that when we get to see characters like the joker show up this game will shine like the walking dead has. I can't wait for more.

[@Benamax]

I really have to thank you for making this video, I haven't been sure about this game, and seeing this video helps me make a decision on if I should buy this.

[@nosferatumann7521]

Goddamnit I love the intro sound bit

[@TheMarine316]

It's not sluggish on PS4, had zero issues, the Batman voice might be my favorite it's perfect.

[@gaminggizza8761]

Congrats on 2.5 ! (: Been here since 350,000 ! xD Congrats To the 3 of you Spidey Jake The other cool guy

[@bartman5693]

piecing things together in detective mode was done in Arkham Origins first.

[@laserdogwest2918]

The voice modulator is awesome...

[@RammsteinFan1122]

The PC version works fine for me, except little freezes whenever there is a cut in longer cutscenes.

[@gogozipray]

You say he seem kinda naive but that makes sense in terms that the falconne family is still in Gotham. Sorry if falconne isn't spelled right.

[@Tonne86]

I didn't have problems with the framerate on ps4, some dips but never bothersome. and I loved the first episode. i really like the way they handle batman and Bruce Wayne.

[@Jrock3891]

I love telltale batman and can't wait for the rest of the episodes to be released.

[@thomasdator3408]

Just bought this last night, perfect timing.

[@BJM98]

How do you feel about the combat being all quick time events instead of live action? Especially as an older gamer with more experience with gaming

[@rxman4453]

I have played this episode three damn times. Can't wait for the next episode :)

[@gl1zzy999]

I'm definitely buying this game, thanks for the video!

[@issara7785]

i liked it so far, but i would like if they add some more iconic villains such as Scare crow or Bane some riddles from Enigma would be fantastic and of cours no batman game is complete without (the Joker) i would really be disappointed if the joker did not show up in the game

[@Sam-yb2ii]

It's too late gameranx. Already bought the game for my PC, and already liked the 1st episode. but i'm gonna watch this video anyway just keep up the good work.

[@Th_Uslss_Indvdl]

The voice modulator in this game sounds better than the one in Batman v Superman.

[@HistoryBluff137]

I miss these games

[@olivergoodchild6324]

I totally agree with your opinion. Keep up the good work mate!

[@coocootrix4826]

I love it. I'm a huge Batman fan and I love being able to interact as Bruce.

[@SplashScreenGaming]

These are always fun to watch.

[@lockstar8523]

I love Batman definitely going to try this out

[@smallandbad224]

I bought this as soon as it came out and I love it!!!! What kind of Batman are you playing as Jake?

[@eightypuff01]

I think I'll wait until all of them are out. First of all, these episodes have a long ass period of time between them, it's not like a got episode where you wait a week. No, you get to wait several weeks if not months. I remember buying the whole season of life is strange and almost forgot what the story was about between the episodes (great game otherwise).

[@madbrosheo1514]

I kinda like what they're going for here. A more story based Batman game that still has cool fight scenes. It's no Arkham game, but still.

[@enigmaparadox1924]

For mobile, the other episodes have to be bought but it doesn't show the price. It says BUY and if I click on it, it just tells me to put my password and it doesn't feel safe.

[@tavinchimo3601]

I have never played / watched / read anything about batman but the game looks cool in the background.

[@ciangargan]

I always buy telltale games a month after the last episode. There's no point in waiting every 2 months for a 2 hour glitchy experience when you could play straight through the game from start to finish over a weekend with little to none glitches.

[@codepo]

pc version is working completely fine now, 1080p full screen 60fps. they fixed the game with a day 2 patch. forcing the game to use your actual high powered graphics card, instead of your itegrated card, which was my problem

[@GamesTheChannel]

Awesome video

[@xriskava2151]

About the frame graphics . This isn't a first person shooter or an action game were anything below 40 fps is just unplayable. I have played the hole 1st and 2nd session of the Walking dead and I'm waiting for the 3th to complete.I have also played the minecraft story mode as well as the Batman and what I have to say is that you can't compare any of the Telltale games with the games that we are used to, like GTA, call of duty, the Witcher and all that stuff. Telltale games are games with good gameplay and very very good story line.They are not trying to make "The most realistic graphics" and for that kind of game I think that it would be unnecessary. Great videos by the way. It's been a while since I subscribed and I like almost all of your videos.

[@yooooo8600]

How could you think that the voice modulator he used sounds dumb? It makes him sound badass, especially if you're going for a more hardcore Batman. I was disappointed that there weren't more moments where I could talk to or interrogate people just because I wanted to hear him threaten people with that voice

[@koproductions8140]

One of the best telltale games, it's a refreshing spin on batman. Being Bruce is so much fun.

[@bentleyshay]

Back in the good ol' days 2016

[@jamesb.4760]

This was my first telltale game and I have to say I really enjoyed it

[@cnasty3438]

Thought this was a refreshing take on the dark knight/Bruce Wayne from the open world Arkham games, loved them, but glad to see something new

[@cnasty3438]

Troy Baker = great Bruce Wayne tolerable batman

[@r.davila9550]

hey, I just wanted to say that I was subscribed from about 850,000 subs and I knew from the beginning that you were going to get millions of subs in a short amount of time since your videos are very well made and researched, especially since they're daily videos, which I love. I hope you guys get another 2 million. Love all of you, especially falcon

[@zakktaylor4077]

I think game is a big improvement from the other telltale game and I'm looking forward to replay the chapter as a brutal batman

[@RanggaWiratno]

You should point out how many people are having black screen and extreme lagging issue on PC version.

[@s.l.msedits7290]

I bought the season pass disc at £17 for the PS4 the day I got the console and it is awesome and I also did not know what it was about or what kind of game it was but it was great idea that I picked it up

[@waianaeboy972]

you gotta remember that this game takes place at like 2 years into batmans career

[@mohammedalnayar]

got it on steam, launched using Windows 8+ option, the game crashed after starting the episode .. but when I played it using Windows 7 option, everything was fine, didn't have an issue with fps either. I really liked the game .. the detective part was fun, but it was kinda easy as I'm used to Sherlock Holmes stuff XD.. but overall 10/10 recommended!!!!

[@jayvenom5150]

Telltale typically doesnt make bad games (for its style of course). I trust them pretty well for the season pass

[@ZWarrior89]

Wait, so the first episode is already out? I can't find it on my playstation network!

[@Vigil325]

00:17 is hilairious

[@toongrowner1]

remember, when in old shows they where claiming that there will be interactive movies and tv-shows in the future? Allways thought that was bullshit and would never work.... well at the end we kind of got them, but as games... and ironicly I love them. :P

[@markuzthe0ne]

I really like point and click adventures, Batman is The World’s Greatest Detective, this sounds awesome!

[@bobajones1190]

The Batman in Tall Tale is a newer batman who's been Batman for about 2 yrs I think in the 1st season, not sure.

[@cornflakesandmilk8157]

Hey, not connected to the video but I you're interested, Warner Brothers confirmed Man of Steel 2 a couple of hours ago.

[@RobloxianRohall]

You're probably going to do this but please do No Man's Sky when it comes out :)

[@KesslerWB]

I'm hoping you guys are gonna make one about Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice when it comes out, but since you rarely review games of that sort I kinda doubt it.