# Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham

> 2016 video game episode, fourth episode of Batman: The Telltale Series

**Wikidata**: [Q107136901](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107136901)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/batman-the-telltale-series-episode-4-guardian-of-gotham

## Summary
Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham is the fourth episode of the 2016 episodic graphic adventure game Batman: The Telltale Series, developed and published by Telltale Games. It was released on November 22, 2016, for multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Android, and iOS.

## Key Facts
- Released on November 22, 2016, worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Android, and iOS
- Developed and published by Telltale Games, an American video game developer founded in July 2004
- Composed by Jared Emerson-Johnson
- Classified as a graphic adventure game and episodic video game
- Single-player only, with a maximum and minimum of 1 player
- Part of the Batman media franchise
- Uses the Telltale Tool software engine
- Available in English language
- Distributed digitally via PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store
- Received a 73/100 score on OpenCritic based on 42 critic reviews

### Q: What platforms is Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham available on?
A: It's available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Android, and iOS devices.

### Q: When was Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham released?
A: It was released on November 22, 2016, as the fourth episode in the Batman: The Telltale Series.

### Q: Who developed and published this episode?
A: Telltale Games both developed and published the episode as part of their Batman: The Telltale Series.

## Why It Matters
Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham represents a significant entry in the episodic adventure game format that Telltale Games pioneered and popularized. As part of a larger narrative experience, this episode continues the story of Bruce Wayne/Batman through interactive storytelling that emphasizes player choice and consequence. The game's release across multiple platforms (including both current and previous generation consoles) made it accessible to a wide audience, helping to demonstrate the viability of episodic content delivery in the gaming industry. Its connection to the Batman franchise also shows how established intellectual properties can be successfully adapted into interactive narrative experiences that appeal to both comic book fans and gamers interested in story-driven content.

## Notable For
- Fourth episode in Telltale's critically acclaimed Batman narrative series
- Released simultaneously across seven different platforms including mobile devices
- Features music by Jared Emerson-Johnson, a frequent collaborator with Telltale Games
- Part of the episodic gaming revolution that Telltale helped establish in the 2010s
- Maintains the signature choice-driven gameplay that defines Telltale's adventure games

## Body
### Development and Release
Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham was developed by Telltale Games, which was founded in July 2004 and headquartered in San Rafael, California. The episode was released simultaneously on November 22, 2016, across multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Android, and iOS devices.

### Technical Specifications
The game runs on the Telltale Tool, the proprietary game engine used by Telltale Games for their adventure titles. It's classified as a graphic adventure game with episodic content structure, designed for single-player experience only. The game is available in English and distributed digitally through various online stores.

### Critical Reception
According to OpenCritic data, the episode received a 73/100 score based on 42 critic reviews, with 49% of critics recommending the game. The episode maintains the narrative and choice-driven gameplay mechanics that Telltale Games became known for throughout their history.

### Distribution and Availability
The episode is distributed digitally through both the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store platforms. It's available as part of the larger Batman: The Telltale Series collection and can be purchased individually or as part of the complete season package.

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## References

1. OpenCritic
2. Game Informer
3. Q131917281