Batman: The Enemy Within (2017 Video Game)
8/10
Great sequel but...
31 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
....This game is much more complicated. Telltale forces you to make some complicated choices that are kind of monotonous to the story and other times the choices become absolute thinkers.

Part 2 really gears up the story and it feels a little bit longer then Part 1, which is mostly good. The game introduces The Pact, which was done incredibly well, and you actually "feel" for some of its members. My only concern is that it I felt Bruce was with them for too long in the game and it got a little boring at times. During this sequence, again, you are granted a ton of choices but it seems to be just for your own entertainment rather then fully adding to the story.

However this game is very good and it's a great sequel. I became obsessed with The Joker, that I actually felt sympathy for him the whole time. It was hard to argue his motives or his overall story, and in a way you root for him as the game goes along.

Which leads me back to a wrinkle. I couldn't stand The Agency or Amanda Waller. In fact, I basically despised her and not once did I consider changing my mind for her unless I was forced, and in some cases, I was. I had no problems pissing her off. You may feel the same way about it too.

And lastly I want to touch on Catwoman. I swear I did all I could for her to like me, partner with me, and be nice to her but some bloody how, at the end of the game she chooses to fight alongside The Agency, which completely triggered me. I feel as if Telltale scrapped most of the Selina Kyle plot and the potential to be partners with her; which really could've catapulted this game to being a 10/10. I don't mind Tiffany and Agent Avesta being my allies but the attention around Catwoman was nearly shanked and its pathetic that only one episode from part 2 focuses on her.

I won't say too much about any other characters since I can go on and on forever about everyone. This is still a great sequel but a lot of "little" mistakes smear the picture and hurt its rating a bit.

8.5/10
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