Batman: The Telltale Series is Gaming’s Best Take on Bruce Wayne

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Batman may have been conceived as a street-level, crime-fighting detective, but his legacy stretches far beyond the pages of that 1939 comic. Since his humble beginnings, The Caped Crusader has become one of the defining characters in all fiction, and over the years has been granted plenty of stories worthy of Batman's lofty name. In the realm of video games, he hasn't been short of stellar titles, as Rocksteady's trilogy has stood atop the superhero games genre since it began in 2009. However, while such games are rightfully revered, the 2016 game, Batman: The Telltale Series, is often overlooked, particularly with its take on one aspect of Batman's character.

There are two sides to Batman, each bringing a new perspective to the veteran vigilante. Donning the cape and cowl, the man becomes criminals' worst nightmare, piecing together crime scenes, and seeking justice on wrongdoers in the corrupt Gotham City. The other side, billionaire Bruce Wayne, is a far more socially palatable man, using his influence for the betterment of the city. Bruce Wayne's presence in any of the Arkham games is lacking, but with Batman: The Telltale Series, the other side of the mask gets his time to shine.

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Batman's complexity doesn't go away when the batsuit comes off, and the decisions he makes as Bruce Wayne can be far more consequential than those he makes under the cowl. Bruce Wayne is never far from the public eye, and the scrutiny that he faces, as well as the moves he makes, have a significant impact on his social status, and his company's reputation. With much of the Arkham trilogy's focus being largely placed on the Bat, rather than the man, and many other Batman games wielding mixed