Batman, as a character, is as popular in games as he is in any other media. Batman has a stellar pantheon of games that have taken inspiration from their predecessors, and subsequently influenced theBatmangames that have followed them. It is difficult to discuss Batman’s influence in games without also mentioningRocksteady’sBatman: Arkhamfranchise, which blossomed into its own Arkhamverse canon. However, before the Arkhamverse was conceived,Batman: Rise of Sin Tzuwas prominent as an action-packed beat-’em-up.
Released after the single-playerBatman: Vengeance,Batman: Rise of Sin Tzuis another extension of the DC Animated Universe with its inspired visual aesthetic and reprised voice actors. The game is structured with several levels within each chapter, where players advance through waves of enemies and must reach intermittent goals before a timer expires. Bosses appear at the end of each chapter, and Batman, Nightwing, Robin, and Batgirl are all playable in single-player or co-op. If any game deserves a modern remake with updated controls, it isBatman: Rise of Sin Tzu.
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A Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu Remake Could Overhaul Combat
Because of how timeless and nostalgic the DC Animated Universe is,Batman: Rise of Sin Tzuwould not need a remaster to improve its graphical fidelity. Its visuals could be updated or upscaled to meet the modern standards of current-gen, but that would not be representative of the cartoon animation that it is inspired by.
Instead, ifBatman: Rise of Sin Tzureceived a wholesale remake, it could be refurbished with new control schemes and an overhaul on combat, which are two features that aBatman: Rise of Sin Tzuremake could arguably improve on the most.Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu’s combat is not necessarily bad, but each character’s attacks are limited in a way that a modern remake could elaborate upon.
Moreover, accessibility features demonstrative of current-gen games would be a great addition.Batman: Rise of Sin Tzuonly allowed for single-player or two-player co-op, but a remake could allow for four-player co-op for each Bat Family character to be playable at once.
Further, even more alternate costumes could be added, and more concept art or Trophy Room unlocks could be made available through requisite token coins purchased with XP points in-game.Batman: Rise of Sin Tzuwas also admittedly difficult, with Hard and Dark Knight modes requiring players’ utmost skill to complete. The game had a supplementary challenge mode that could also be improved with new modifiers or goals in mind ifBatman: Rise of Sin Tzuever received a remake.
Gotham Knights Can Behave Like a Spiritual Successor to Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu
Batman: Rise of Sin Tzuis an inspiredBatmangame, and its influence may be evident in one of this year’s most anticipated AAA titles. Indeed, WB Games Montreal’sGotham Knightshas a lot ofBatman: Rise of Sin Tzuin its DNA.
Having single-player or two-player co-op makes each game a fantastic exploration of the dynamic duo trope in the DC mythology.Gotham Knights’ own playable protagonistsare represented inBatman: Rise of Sin Tzu, except for Red Hood.
Of course,Gotham Knightsis an action-RPGand not a linear beat-’em-up, but it still expresses a common atmosphere with shared protagonists. Rather, it would be unrealistic and undesired forBatman: Rise of Sin Tzuto be remade into a game comparable toGotham Knights. It is interesting to see how muchBatmangames have evolved in nearly ten years, andGotham Knightscertainly seems like an amalgam of several in terms of its gameplay design.
Batman: Rise of Sin Tzumay never receive a port, remaster, or remake, and may be better left to its place inBatmangame history. However, if remade, it could revive fans’ nostalgia with better combat and a renewed love for the DC Animated Universe.
Batman: Rise of Sin Tzureleased in 2003 for Game Boy Advance, GameCube, PS2, and Xbox.
