At times, it seriously feels like Splinter Cell with a cape. Batman has an optic cable which he can use to peer under doors, and he'll frequently need to interrogate henchmen to get access codes and information. It's eerily similar to the first level of the original Splinter Cell.

Within a few minutes of playing the game, you're sure to get a sense of dejÃ vu when you find yourself climbing pipes, picking locks, and sneaking up on enemies in a burning building. Surprisingly, Batman Begins plays very much like a watered-down version of the Splinter Cell series. Unfortunately, the frequent cutscenes can't be skipped, and this can get to be very frustrating on levels where you're dying often. The sound effects are similarly polished and appropriate, and the 'swoosh' of your cape opening sounds like it came directly from the film. Faces look especially detailed, and enemies show an appropriate level of fear when you swoop down on them from above. Actual film clips are used in between levels, and these can be unlocked as you progress through the game. The feel of the film has been replicated fairly successfully, helped in no small part by the excellent voice-over work of the films' stars. Gotham looks beautiful, especially in some of the levels where you can see the skyline illuminated by moonlight. On the technical end of things, EA did things fairly well for the most part. It has a great protagonist, extremely atmospheric environment, and a slew of cool gadgets and tools that seem custom-fit for a great gaming experience. Some movies seem like excellent source material for an action videogame, yet the final product manages to disappoint.īatman Begins is one of those films that seems like it could be made into an excellent game. With few exceptions (Goldeneye, Chronicles of Riddick), this corner of the gaming world has generally been a wasteland of mediocrity. It's no secret that movie-to-game translations have been notoriously weak.

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