After spending over half his life instilling fear in criminals and inspiring hope in the innocent, Batman reached his limit. Despite his unwavering efforts, Gotham has continued to decay and corrupt. Realizing he can not save the city he loves, Batman made the unimaginable decision to abandon his crusade.
The game is set in this version of Gotham City, a grim and crime-ridden metropolis characterized by its towering skyscrapers, dark alleys, and corrupt underbelly. The city, once protected by Batman's vigilantism, is now consumed by an atmosphere is one of desperation and despair where ordinary citizens struggle to survive.
In the wake of Batman's departure, villains emerge from the shadows looking to take advantage of the power vacuum. These adversaries, often shaped by Batman either directly or as twisted responses to his presence, have turned Gotham City into their own personal playground of mayhem, destruction, and carnage.
Amidst the chaos, ordinary citizens are pushed to their limits. The players assume the roles of everyday people forced to make difficult choices in order to survive. These characters include journalists seeking the truth, doctors struggling to save lives, business owners desperately attempting to keep their enterprises afloat, first responders risking everything to maintain order, former allies of The Batman who are grappling with their new roles in this unpredictable landscape, and more.
The decisions they make contribute to the development of their own moral compass, determining whether they rise as Gotham's newest hero, embodying their own brand of justice and striving to restore order, or if they succumb to the darkness to become a new villain, seeking to reshape the city in their twisted vision. Players are encouraged to delve deep into their character's motivations, aspirations, and flaws, embracing the moral complexity of Gotham City.
As the story unfolds, the players vie for control of territory within Gotham City. Through their decisions and interactions with both factions and individuals, the characters will shape the future of Gotham City. They will forge new relationships, foster rivalries, and encounter unexpected allies and enemies along the way. The choices made by the players throughout the game impact the fate of not only their characters but of Gotham City itself.
Fallen Gotham provides an opportunity for players to explore the consequences of Batman's absence and the ripple effects it has on the city and its inhabitants. It challenges players to grapple with their own sense of morality, as they navigate the gray areas of a society teetering on the edge. Ultimately, the game invites players to craft their own stories of redemption, corruption, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of Gotham City.