Gotham by Gaslight

About

This title places Batman in Victorian era Gotham where he hunts a serial killer inspired by Jack the Ripper. Players control the Dark Knight through a single player adventure that swaps high tech gadgets for period appropriate tools and stealth tactics. The game blends detective work with action sequences as you navigate dark streets and solve puzzles to catch your target. Day 1 Studios shared concept art and early prototypes after THQ could not secure the licensing rights from DC Comics. This cancellation means the full game never saw release but the available footage shows a distinct take on the character in a different time period. Fans often discuss how this vision would have changed the franchise if it had launched on PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. The project remains a curious footnote for those interested in what could have been rather than a playable experience.

Storyline

Set at the end of the 19th century, Gotham by Gaslight follows the Dark Knight as he tracks down Jack the Ripper.