Classic Batman Games Most Deserving Of Remasters
Gotham Knights is coming later this year, but there have been plenty of noteworthy Batman games that have never been rereleased, including plenty that could use a remake or remaster. New entries are frequent enough that there hasn't really been a gap to fill, but seeing as how Batman is dead in Gotham Knights' story, remastering classic games is the perfect way to honor the caped crusader. Apart from Telltale Games and Lego projects, the iconic Arkham series is Batman's only recent video game franchise, and its first two games have already been remastered. There were plenty of acclaimed titles before Arkham stole the spotlight, so it's time to decide which ones Warner Bros. should bring to the modern era.
Batman games have been steadily released since 1989, and have been on every generation of consoles since the NES. Of course, some titles deserve to have faded into obscurity. Batman Forever: The Arcade Game, Batman: Partners in Peril, and Batman: Chaos in Gotham are all mediocre entries that came and went without much fanfare, and many of the movie adaptations expectedly flopped. Even Arkham's beloved, plot-twisting Batman story dipped in quality with Arkham Origins. Another game, Batman: Dark Tomorrow, is still infamous for its exceptionally negative reviews, but there are a few titles that are exemplary for their genre.
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At this point, the Batman brand is instantly recognizable, and the franchise's more popular villains are iconic in modern society. How each game utilizes this universe is an important factor in its reception, second only to gameplay mechanics. The most renowned classic Batman games didn't just lean on their story, they made a name for themselves
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