A 2.5D action-adventure that follows Batman early in his vigilante career, before most of Gotham's notorious criminals have emerged. You navigate Blackgate Prison using side-scrolling exploration and combat, piecing together how an uprising among inmates connects to larger threats. The game emphasizes detective work—scanning crime scenes, analyzing evidence, and choosing which sections of the prison to tackle in your preferred order. Combat relies on timed counters and gadget use rather than button-mashing. As you progress, you'll unlock new areas by acquiring tools like the gel launcher or cryptographic sequencer. It's structured around three main villain-controlled wings you can approach non-linearly. Expect backtracking once you've gained abilities that open previously inaccessible paths. The story focuses on Batman's formative encounters with figures who'll shape his future, though it's more about mechanical problem-solving than narrative depth.
