Batman: The Enemy Within

Batman The Enemy Within is the second season of Batman The Telltale Series and to be honest I liked both games but they lack more immersion and narrative construction, I know Telltale games are usually depressing with a focus on showing more the daily life of what the action itself is not the focus of the game, but in both games the middle of the story ends up being a little dragged, at least with me I got tired of playing several moments because it wasn't attracting me so much.

A very positive point is again the choices of Bruce Wayne's two personalities (He and Batman), which I think is really cool because any choice given with the two characters will directly affect the life of Bruce and his friends, until the end it remains constant that depending on your choices Bruce's life will never be normal as long as he has his second facet of Batman.

Overall I thought the game was good but mainly the medium could have made a better character construction and narrative that is constantly so slow that it becomes tiring, I recommend it if you like the character, I think you'll like it mainly for this view of the universe of Batman I I think it's cool, but Telltale Batman games doesn't surpass The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us.

Note: if you play, pay attention not only to the game itself but to the philosophy behind Batman's most iconic villain, even though it's not the main point here and being mentioned only in the last few episodes, I think it's very profound and it's worth debating which is the origin of evil.

10/10 - DARKER, DEEPER, AND EVEN MORE TWISTED THAN BEFORE.

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The Sequel That Outshines the Original

If you thought Telltale's first Batman was intense, The Enemy Within dives straight into the dark heart of Gotham's chaos-and doesn't hold back.

This one ratchets up the tension with: New alliances and betrayals A deeper look into Batman's fractured psyche The introduction of The Riddler as a full-on, twisted villain who plays mind games like no other Plus, the Joker returns in a way that will haunt you long after the credits roll

**Story:

Twisted Webs and Mind Games**

The narrative is a masterclass in suspense and moral ambiguity: Who can you trust?

How far will you go to protect Gotham?

What price will you pay to keep your secrets?

Every choice feels heavier, every relationship more complex.

This isn't black and white-it's Gotham's darkest shades of grey.

**Gameplay:

Choice-Driven Chaos**

Classic Telltale mechanics shine: Intense dialogue options that fracture or fix relationships Quick-time events that keep your heart pounding Puzzle-solving with the Batcomputer Action sequences that demand sharp timing and split-second decisions

And the "Joker or John Doe" dynamic forces you to navigate a terrifying duality-which Batman will you become?

**Characters:

Iconic Faces, Twisted New Angles** Bruce Wayne/Batman battles his inner demons harder than ever.

John Doe's transformation into Joker is chilling and unpredictable.

Amanda Waller and the Agency add a new layer of political intrigue.

The Riddler is at his maddest, smartest, and deadliest.

The emotional stakes? Sky-high.

Visuals & Atmosphere

The art style is sharper, darker, and more cinematic: Stark lighting Grim shadows Gotham's streets feeling alive with danger and betrayal The soundtrack is haunting-perfect for Gotham's sinister pulse.

Final Word - 10/10

Batman: The Enemy Within isn't just a game; it's a psychological thriller, a dark drama, and a morality test rolled into one.

It challenges what you thought you knew about Batman-and asks how far you're willing to go for justice.

It's gritty, it's emotional, and it will keep you hooked till the bitter, brutal end.

10/10.

The Dark Knight's saga just got darker-and better.

The first thing to note about the Enemy Within is how much it improves on every other telltale game. The Enemy Within presents a multilayered, lengthy plot which is a nice refresher after the short and thin plots presented in A New Frontier and Guardians of the Galaxy. Then there's the choices, and while your decisions won't break the space time continuum, it's safe to say this is the most your choices have mattered since the first season of the Walking Dead. Furthermore, telltale FINALLY goes back to delivering a solid conclusion as the first season of Batman, a New Frontier, and Gurdians of the Galaxy all had very disappointing final episodes that left me unsatisfied. It's even more impressive considering that there is more than one final episode based on your choices, and both finish off the season perfectly despite being completely different.

Of course the main standout of this season is Telltales rendition of the joker, and this unorthodox tale, and his flipped relationships with Harley Quinn, Bruce Wayne and Batman, really steal the whole season and is truly amazing.

That's not to take away from the other plot lines, as I was definitely invested in Commissioner Gordon, Amanda Waller, Tiffany Fox and Alfred's storylines, and the supporting cast are all entertaining too, from the condescending Riddler, to the intimidating Bane, the intelligent Iman Avesta, and Mr Freeze was fun while on screen but was definitely left in the background and should have been brought forward for a scene or two. Each relationship resulted in some crippling moments of tension which is truly the best aspect of this season.

The season definitely has a greater focus on Bruce Wayne rather than Batman, and while it suits the story, and didn't drag on the experience too much, I was left frustrated at the end of episode 4 (definitely the least interesting and forgettable episode) after having not played as Batman the whole episode, and knowing the last time I had a Batman action scene was at the very beginning of episode 2! This is subjective, and while it didn't bother me too much it is something that others should be aware of.

To top it all off, this is the best looking telltale game yet, with the flowing camera movements and brilliantly animated facial expressions, accompanied by the top notch voice acting, makes this definitely my favourite telltale game!

I would have give 9.5 stars if possible. Too shame they don't make games like this anymore ? Lot of action and good plot not get bored moments like the first one. I enjoy this game much more than sometimes hideous difficulty Arkham Series even though I love them too .. Characters and voice acting is better and improved graphics . Characters feel sometimes little bit silly and funny but that's a good thing that Batman series can add humour otherwise naturally much more dark Gotham city that screams for colour and world Always needs good stories with focused and deep storytelling and inspiration.

'Batman: The Enemy Within (2017)' is the follow-up to Telltale's previous Batman outing. It's a choice-based adventure that follows Batman as he comes up against several new villains and has to contend with an old friend from Arkham Asylum. It's a great narrative, with gripping set-pieces and impactful choices. The thing has several endings and some choices even alter the sequences you play. However, there are several elements that must occur no matter what you do, which can feel somewhat frustrating when their prevention is a big part of the prior gameplay. However, things play out in an incredibly gripping way, so these inconsistencies don't really matter too much. The writing is excellent, as is usual for Telltale, and it's brought to life with fantastic voice-work. The series' unique slant on its lore continues and it seems more confident this time around. Wayne is still as big a part as Batman and you can still decide what kind of Batman you want to be. It's a compelling, entertaining and, often, edge-of-your-seat experience that rises above its basic gameplay - which is mostly comprised of quick-time events. 9/10