# City of Light

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

**Wikidata**: [Q107136969](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107136969)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/city-of-light-q107136969

## Summary
City of Light is the fifth and final episode of Batman: The Telltale Series, released on December 13, 2016. It's a graphic adventure game that concludes the interactive narrative of Batman: The Telltale Series, developed and published by Telltale Games.

## Key Facts
- Released on December 13, 2016, for multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X and Series S
- Developed and published by Telltale Games, an American video game company founded in July 2004
- Has a file size of 2.48 GB on Xbox Series X and Series S
- Rated USK 18, Mature 17+ (ESRB), and PEGI 18 due to explicit violence, blood and gore, and strong language
- Received a review score of 71/100 on OpenCritic based on 42 critics
- Composed by Jared Emerson-Johnson
- Part of the Batman media franchise, specifically Batman: The Telltale Series universe
- Runs on the Telltale Tool software engine

## FAQs
### Q: What is City of Light?
A: City of Light is the fifth and final episode of Batman: The Telltale Series, released on December 13, 2016. It's a graphic adventure game that serves as the conclusion to the interactive narrative series developed by Telltale Games.

### Q: Which platforms can I play City of Light on?
A: City of Light is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X and Series S platforms.

### Q: What are the age ratings for City of Light?
A: City of Light is rated USK 18, Mature 17+ (ESRB), and PEGI 18, with content descriptors including explicit violence, blood and gore, and strong language across different rating systems.

### Q: Who composed the music for City of Light?
A: The musical score for City of Light was composed by Jared Emerson-Johnson, who worked on all episodes of Batman: The Telltale Series.

## Why It Matters
City of Light represents the culmination of Telltale Games' take on the Batman franchise, delivering a conclusion to the interactive narrative series that defined the player's relationship with Bruce Wayne and his alter ego. As the final episode, it resolves key plot threads while maintaining the series' signature approach to morally complex decision-making that directly impacts story outcomes. Released at a time when episodic gaming was gaining significant traction, City of Light demonstrated how narrative-focused adventure games could successfully adapt superhero properties while offering player agency in shaping the story. Despite Telltale Games' subsequent financial struggles, this episode remains a notable example of the episodic adventure genre and interactive storytelling in licensed IP.

## Notable For
1. Being the conclusive fifth episode of Batman: The Telltale Series that wraps up the narrative arc established throughout the series
2. Its consistent mature content ratings across multiple regions (USK 18, Mature 17+, PEGI 18) reflecting the darker themes in the finale
3. Cross-platform availability across consoles, PC, and mobile devices, demonstrating Telltale's commitment to accessibility
4. Implementation of Telltale's signature interactive storytelling mechanics where player choices significantly impact narrative outcomes
5. High-quality musical composition by Jared Emerson-Johnson that enhances the atmospheric storytelling in the conclusion

## Body
### Development and Release
City of Light was developed and published by Telltale Games, an American video game company founded in July 2004 with headquarters in San Rafael, United States. The episode was released worldwide on December 13, 2016, for multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X and Series S. It serves as the fifth and final episode in Batman: The Telltale Series.

### Technical Specifications
- File size: 2.48 GB on Xbox Series X and Series S
- Software engine: Telltale Tool
- Language: English
- Distribution formats: Digital download and Blu-ray Disc
- Game modes: Single-player only
- Maximum players: 1

### Content Ratings
The game received multiple regional content ratings due to mature themes:
- USK 18 (Germany) for explicit violence
- Mature 17+ (ESRB) for violence, blood and gore, and language
- PEGI 18 (Europe) for violence
- R13 (OFC, New Zealand) with violence content descriptors
- CCC 18+ (Chile) with similar content warnings
- ClassInd 16+ (Brazil) for violence, sexual content, and legal drugs

### Reception and Reviews
On OpenCritic, City of Light received a review score of 71/100 based on 42 critics, with 49% of critics recommending it. On CriticDB, the game received a score of 76/100 based on 6 reviews. These scores indicate generally positive but not exceptional reviews for the episode.

### Music and Audio
The musical score for City of Light was composed by Jared Emerson-Johnson, who worked on all episodes of Batman: The Telltale Series. The soundtrack contributes significantly to the atmospheric storytelling and enhances the dramatic moments in the game's conclusion.

### Narrative Context
City of Light continues the interactive narrative established throughout the series, where player choices impact the story's direction. As the final episode, it resolves key plot threads while maintaining the series' focus on morally complex decision-making within the Batman universe. The episode takes place within the Batman: The Telltale Series universe, which serves as an alternate continuity separate from mainstream DC Comics lore.

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## References

1. ESRB rating database
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3. PlayStation Store
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