Pay no attention to the cover, this is neither live action or animated in the style of the cover - it is much closer in style to the animated Batman I used to see on TV in the 90s.This is also an alternative universe where the Batman is in late Victorian/early Edwardian guise (a motorised bike and a Zeppelins appear) stalking Jack the Ripper. Various other Batman characters appear eg Commissioner Gordon, Selina Kyle, Poison Ivy - but they are subtly or deeply twisted to suit the era.
Despite the lack of gadgets, there isn't much detective work on offer either although you do see Bruce Wayne/Batman employ some early forensic science and give a nod to some of Sherlock Holmes' methods. The final reveal of who was the Ripper felt a bit left field and hard to stomach to me, and I will be scurrying to the source graphic novel to seek out the original ending.
Slight disappointment with the animation style and denouement aside, this is fun enough - but lacks depth for something pitching itself as adult fare.
Verdict: Fun and undemanding.
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