Batman: Arkham Origins takes you back to a snowy Christmas Eve early in the Dark Knight’s career, where a young and unrefined Batman is hunted by eight deadly assassins. This prequel explores the first encounters with legendary villains like Deathstroke, Bane, and the Joker, while introducing a larger Gotham City to explore. The "Crime Scene Reconstruction" mechanic adds a detective layer to the gameplay, allowing you to digitally scrub through evidence to solve grisly murders. With its focus on a more aggressive, raw Batman, it provides a crucial look at the origins of the legend before the events of Arkham Asylum.