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* The Riddler is especially guilty of this in the [[Batman: Arkham|''Arkham'' series]] of ''Batman'' games, where his riddling tendencies now include leaving trophies in specific locations and hiding question marks that can only be discovered via Detective Mode - the location of which serves as the "answer" to an associated riddle. His indignance at Batman's (and by proxy the player's) progress escalating to accusations of cheating as the Dark Knight overcomes his more difficult challenges in each game and eventually defeats him. |
* The Riddler is especially guilty of this in the [[Batman: Arkham|''Arkham'' series]] of ''Batman'' games, where his riddling tendencies now include leaving trophies in specific locations and hiding question marks that can only be discovered via Detective Mode - the location of which serves as the "answer" to an associated riddle. His indignance at Batman's (and by proxy the player's) progress escalating to accusations of cheating as the Dark Knight overcomes his more difficult challenges in each game and eventually defeats him. |
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** The interview tapes from ''[[Batman: Arkham Asylum]]'' have an example that [[Character Establishing Moment|perfectly demonstrates]] |
** The interview tapes from ''[[Batman: Arkham Asylum]]'' have an example that [[Character Establishing Moment|perfectly demonstrates]] Nigma's [[Smug Snake]] personality in his take on the famous [[Riddle of the Sphinx]]. [[Darker and Edgier|This being ''Arkham'']], [[Jerkass|and Nigma being Nygma]], his version is... a little mean-spirited, to say the least. |
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{{quote|'''Dr. Young''': Patient interview 21. Patient's name is Edward Nigma, also known as the Riddler. So, Edward. Warden Sharp tells me you've been leaving threatening riddles scrawled on the asylum walls, again. |
{{quote|'''Dr. Young''': Patient interview 21. Patient's name is Edward Nigma, also known as the Riddler. So, Edward. Warden Sharp tells me you've been leaving threatening riddles scrawled on the asylum walls, again. |
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'''Riddler''': One would have to be severely paranoid to read threats into harmless riddles, Doctor Young. May I test you with one? |
'''Riddler''': One would have to be severely paranoid to read threats into harmless riddles, Doctor Young. May I test you with one? |
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