Batman: Arkham Asylum

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  1. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Great looking, but I got bored with it. Totally linear, repetetive - buttom mashing dumb but cool looking combat. Overrated. Very consoley!
  2. BigKidPlays
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This game is damn-near perfect. The combat is flawless, the length is perfect, the story is great, the collectibles are awesome, and the map/setting is just amazing, acting like a 3d metrovania. There's something about the smaller setting of Arkham Island that really makes this game shine and the bigger games like City and Knight just can't compete with.
  3. Yaascin
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Wonderfull hero game and exellent graphic Rocksteady was maked wonderfull game
  4. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  5. amandil
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    If this game was not designed on dc characters, it would be a very good game, but the fact that batman and joker are in the game makes the game closer to perfection. The fighting mechanics are very successful and the linear storytelling makes the game unbeatable in a different way. It's one of the few games I play over and over again.
  6. imalynxcat
    Jul 13, 2023
    9
    Çıktığı yıla göre çok başarılı bir yapım. Dövüş mekaniği de 2023 yılında bile hala düzgün çalışır durumda.
  7. iAmArad
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Honestly, best superhero game known to man. Prove me wrong. When a company spends 2 years working on perfecting a cape, yk its real ****
  8. Haltsu
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    The Batman game that started the excellent Arkham Trilogy by Rocksteady Studios!

    Pros:
    + Story is good!
    + Gameplay is good!
    + Great voice acting by Kevin Conroy and Mark Hammill returning as their iconic roles as Batman
    and Joker!
    + Great world building and lots of easter eggs and references!

    Cons:
    - Gadgets could have been used more in exploration
  9. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    8
    I'm crazy. I've played many times. I played as a kid too. I wish this line was continued.
  10. Ez1459
    May 6, 2023
    10
    only few games hit me hard in the feels and this is one of them, definitely a must play
  11. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  12. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  13. Nick7000
    Mar 9, 2023
    9
    Самая слабая часть, но исключительно детскими диалогами, во всем остальном - это шедевр.
  14. MagisterJedi_66
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    A very concise and atmospheric game in which the plot and characters are well spelled out, the gameplay is fascinating, and the graphics and visual are even good for that time. One of my best and favorite games
  15. Tegurd
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Overall a great action game in third person with stealth elements.
    Swinging around hiding in the shadows and picking the goons off one by one and seeing their panic meter go up is great fun.
    I won't dissect the combat system since that's probably the most famous part of this series and everyone knows about it. I'll just say feels good and Batman feels like Batman. The boss battles are    Overall a great action game in third person with stealth elements.
    Swinging around hiding in the shadows and picking the goons off one by one and seeing their panic meter go up is great fun.
    I won't dissect the combat system since that's probably the most famous part of this series and everyone knows about it. I'll just say feels good and Batman feels like Batman. The boss battles are good but can get a bit repetitive since many elements are reused throughout the game.
    The style of the game is what I'd describe as gritty comic-book style. Overall the art direction with its dark, gothic atmosphere is fantastic. The locations are as diverse as you could make them without it feeling out of place.
    Most of the characters are great looking although this is probably my biggest gripe with the game on a couple of levels. Firstly the variety of the goons is too small. They all look almost the same. Secondly, I just didn't like the over-the-top muscles. In my taste, it's fine to have some comic-book-style muscles here and there, but in this game every inmate in this insane asylum is about as ripped as Schwarzenegger in his prime. It gets a bit ridiculous and takes away some of the grittiness of the presentation. The supervillains were all fantastic.
    The script is well written for the medium and over-the-top in a charming way. The voice acting is phenomenal. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are on top of their game. Both bring the game a fantastic Batman Animated vibe. Hamill will always be the best comic-like interpretation of the Joker for me and Conroy's voice simply IS Batman for me. Arleen Sorkin as always does a great Harley Quinn. Her delivery of "Bye-bye Batman" at the death screen is just great. I could go on about the voice actors because every one of them is amazing. Tom Kane and Wally Wingert are also great, alright I'll knock it off.
    Finally, this is a game that actually got collecting stuff fun. There are a couple of reasons for this. Many of the collectibles give you backstories to the asylum and its inmates, some familiar that you don't meet. It's great fun seeing how the different villain's cells look. It also makes the game a bit of a metriodvania in that you need to backtrack to get many of the collectibles. But since the map isn't too big and the puzzles aren't too convoluted it makes backtracking to collect stuff feels like you're mastering the game instead of tedious busy work like many other games. There are few games that I spend the time collecting everything but this is one of them.    … Expand
  16. zlarkwt
    Feb 23, 2023
    9
    Çıktığı yıla göre gayet iyi görünen batman hayranları için hala oynanabilir güzel hikayeli oyun.
  17. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    It has mechanics that have shaped the game world. the story is written enough to be a batman game
  18. DiegoVildez
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    this game is something else, I enjoyed so much , thanks for everything guys
  19. klaaz
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    One of the best video games based on superheroes. An atmosphere and story well achieved that are accompanied by an excellent gameplay.
  20. Jpika1
    Jan 17, 2023
    8
    A good superhero game, with good gameplay and a great story, with excellent villains and some scary ones. The ending was good, but it could have been better.
  21. Crypt
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Ótimo jogo! Batman explora todo o asilo arkham com uma história original e assustadora! Excelente!
  22. ylnylmn
    Dec 31, 2022
    8
    First of all, I don't like beat 'em up games. That's why I'm bored fighting in this game. But I think the fighting mechanics are well designed compared to other beat 'em up games. The overall atmosphere of the game is very good. It reflects the Gotham style well. The character voices and the design of the characters are very nice. The graphics are pretty good for the year. Music is nice.First of all, I don't like beat 'em up games. That's why I'm bored fighting in this game. But I think the fighting mechanics are well designed compared to other beat 'em up games. The overall atmosphere of the game is very good. It reflects the Gotham style well. The character voices and the design of the characters are very nice. The graphics are pretty good for the year. Music is nice. What I don't like; Enemy variety is very low. Skill variety is low. Situations where we play stealth are frustrating. You can die very quickly. (I don't like stealth games either). The boss fight with the joker is very easy and I don't understand why the joker turned into a monster. Monster joker like come ooon.… Expand
  23. fefeko
    Dec 23, 2022
    9
    too many 10's for my taste. a 10 is a perfect game that hits all the buttons, and while Batman: Arkham Asylum is a really great game, it does have its downsides. Combat is fluid and smooth, as is movement, grappling, and sliding. The graphics are great, the combos are excellently scripted and executed, and the boss battles are unique. The game has many mini-players to enjoy, includingtoo many 10's for my taste. a 10 is a perfect game that hits all the buttons, and while Batman: Arkham Asylum is a really great game, it does have its downsides. Combat is fluid and smooth, as is movement, grappling, and sliding. The graphics are great, the combos are excellently scripted and executed, and the boss battles are unique. The game has many mini-players to enjoy, including puzzle challenges and extra fighting content, among other things. Now for my little criticisms and why the game doesn't deserve a 10. First, using the detective skill is a bit demeaning. They're not mysteries, more like following this here, taking a picture, moving on, Batman thinks about the rest. My second qualm is the x-ray-like vision you get. This is the most exploitative and useful equipment in the game. I love and hate. It makes these beautiful drops very easy and I am always aware of the presence of everyone else in a room. This really diminishes with the effectiveness of the challenge. Most people would say "Wlel just don't use", but it's there. I don't agree with the assessment on the voice acting as Batman's cold commentary and the big liners made by the Joker and Harley were entertaining. Also, I must defend this game from the idea of ​​non-multiplayer. What do you want, Joker fighting Batman in 1v1? Team play? A multiplayer for this game wouldn't have been more than a cheesy gimmick. My only other qualms were that the plot was a bit short. However, this isn't the game's fallback, it's more the player experience. People new to games or who like to enjoy this time can easily rack up 6-12 hours of gameplay, while the traditional and experienced gamer can probably browse the game in a 4-5 hour session. However, this is just a minor downside, but it would have been fun to see more content.… Expand
  24. Hyperfailure
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
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  25. Miz_Gamer
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Graphics 7/10
    Sounds 8/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Story:8/10
    DLC:2/10
    Open world: 4/10
  26. kjaroslaw
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    My favorite superhero game. Batman A A has become a model for third-person superhero games, and this is evident in the latest Spidermans from Insomniac Games. Arkham Asylum has an amazing atmosphere, music, clever storyline and flowly combat system. Riddler puzzles and the environment, which requires frequent use of gadgets, are also noteworthy. My favorite game in the Arkham trilogy.
  27. basic123
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    This was a surprisingly good Batman game which was made with much love and passion.
  28. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Отличный супергеройский экшн.
    + Динамичная боевка
    + Неплохой (хотя и легкий) стелс + Красивые катсцены + Харизматичные персонажи + Классные гаджеты + Открытый мир Здесь вы сможете: + Вырубить Засса Бэтарангом в лоб + Словить глюки от газа доктора Крейна (Пугало) + Сбить Бэйна Бэтмобилем + Изучить прелести Ядовитого плюща и Харли Квин + Избить множество аркхемских заключеннных    Отличный супергеройский экшн.
    + Динамичная боевка
    + Неплохой (хотя и легкий) стелс
    + Красивые катсцены
    + Харизматичные персонажи
    + Классные гаджеты
    + Открытый мир

    Здесь вы сможете:
    + Вырубить Засса Бэтарангом в лоб
    + Словить глюки от газа доктора Крейна (Пугало)
    + Сбить Бэйна Бэтмобилем
    + Изучить прелести Ядовитого плюща и Харли Квин
    + Избить множество аркхемских заключеннных
    + Навести панику на подручных Джокера
    + Разгадать все секреты Загадочника
    + Быть Ужасом , летящим на крыльях Ночи :)

    -Man down! Man down! Damn, he`s knocked out cold!
    -Wh..- What we gonna do?
    -Spread out and find that Bat! (с)    … Expand
  29. KP1994
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    If only aint f0r 2016 P$4/XB1 Remasters th0 gre@t g@me btw took most players ye@r$ t0 d0 100%.
  30. aecsuter
    Sep 22, 2022
    8
    It was a game that surprised me a lot with its quality vs the year it was released. I expected a little more locked but my experience in 2022 was very good.
    The graphics are very good, the scenarios are very well done, the details in the characters are not even mentioned.
    Gameplay is very fluid, being a very linear game until practically completing the game and have the whole area to    It was a game that surprised me a lot with its quality vs the year it was released. I expected a little more locked but my experience in 2022 was very good.
    The graphics are very good, the scenarios are very well done, the details in the characters are not even mentioned.
    Gameplay is very fluid, being a very linear game until practically completing the game and have the whole area to explore, , but far from that being a problem, because the game is very fluid and pleasant to follow. The combat is very well done with good variations of blows. The problem is for the bosses that 90% are equal to defeat.
    Collectibles are fun to pick up and add a lot in history and other things for those who don't follow Batman stories like me.
    The story is very well told and flows very well and quickly without any fuss.
    I highly recommend taking a good promotion, it's very cheap!    … Expand
  31. DreamOfHero
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    I have no words to describe what I've just played and finished, so I'll just say this: This game is a masterpiece, even in 2022.
  32. KevLooney
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    The game is an 8/10. I enjoy the combat. It would be better if it was more difficult. hard mode is unplayable because there is no indicator for counter.
  33. MaxieZeus
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, excellent atmosphere, revolutionary combat, great side challenges and maps and a great introduction to the batman universe. A must buy for everyone especially batman lovers.
  34. GSTVCF
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    Great introduction for Rocksteady´s Arkham trilogy, with a revolutionary combat mechanic and a great storyline, it´s no surprise that the game is so well availed
  35. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    8
    gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  36. ProfAmateur
    Aug 4, 2022
    8
    Play time campaign: about 10 hours
    + Very action-packed
    + Cool bosses + Level design in terms of graphics and integration of the environment into the battle. Gloomy atmosphere is successful. +/- There are many collectables, which you can't collect on the first pass due to lack of equipment in the first run. This triggers a feeling of dissatisfaction. But you can still collect/solve    Play time campaign: about 10 hours
    + Very action-packed
    + Cool bosses
    + Level design in terms of graphics and integration of the environment into the battle. Gloomy atmosphere is successful.
    +/- There are many collectables, which you can't collect on the first pass due to lack of equipment in the first run. This triggers a feeling of dissatisfaction. But you can still collect/solve them all in the "late-game" after the campaign.
    - No manual save possible
    - Game quits and returns to main menu when network connection disconnects
    - A few frustrating moments when you don't know what to do / when the section is too hard / too annoying

    German:
    Spielzeit Kampagne: ca. 10 Stunden
    + Sehr actionreich
    + Coole Bosse
    + Level Design in Bezug auf Grafik und Einbindung der Umgebung in den Kampf. Düstere Atmosphäre ist gelungen.
    +/- Es gibt viele Collectables, welche man beim ersten Vorbeigehen mangels Ausrüstung im ersten Lauf nicht einsammeln kann. Das löst ein Gefühl der Unzufriedenheit aus. Dafür kann man diese im "Late-Game" nach der Kampagne noch alle sammeln/lösen.
    - Kein manuelles speichern möglich
    - Spiel beendet und kehrt zum Hauptmenu zurück, wenn Netzwerkverbindung trennt
    - Ein paar frustrierende Momente, wenn man nicht weiss was zu tun ist / wenn der Abschnitt zu hart / zu nervig ist    … Expand
  37. Nekrips
    Jul 22, 2022
    9
    An incredibly fascinating and cool game, and one of the best Batman games of all time! The dark atmosphere of noir comics of the legendary detective, excellent graphics and serious style, smooth animations, a detailed environment of the asylum, and the design of the whole island that is very exciting to explore. Interesting dynamic gameplay, one of the best combat systems, high-qualityAn incredibly fascinating and cool game, and one of the best Batman games of all time! The dark atmosphere of noir comics of the legendary detective, excellent graphics and serious style, smooth animations, a detailed environment of the asylum, and the design of the whole island that is very exciting to explore. Interesting dynamic gameplay, one of the best combat systems, high-quality voice acting, an intriguing plot, charismatic characters, and a lot of references for comic book fans.
    The game definitely deserves to be called legendary.    … Expand
  38. Major_PC_92
    Jul 22, 2022
    8
    Le chevalier noir dans une aventure originale qui rencontre de nombreux personnages iconiques
  39. nowfl
    Jul 17, 2022
    9
    A very good game, I love canon Batman, showed in this game. Best in the series! I'm played City and Origins, but this is best! Only in the end of the game: battle with Titan Joker is little cringe, but what ever. Play one more time next year!
  40. krlwarkrl
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 point !
  41. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    If you haven't played this game, you should. It really shows what gave superhero games their big break into mainstream audiences
  42. Prad_Bitt
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Last boss fight was very lame, the Joker just doesn't fit like that massive monster, and also no actual fighting with the Joker. The inability to change controls from within the game and the 60 FPS cap hinder this game's enjoyment… Expand
  43. Karlsefniy
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    One of those games that left its mark in videogame history with a brilliant combat system. Other than combat, story and dark theme are also amazing. I would gave it a even higher score but boss fights pushed it down.
  44. Demon2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    Сразу можно сказать,что Batman:Arkham - лучшая серия игр о супергерое, и одна из лучших игровых серий в принципе. Что же на счёт первой части этой серии:Arkham Asylum.Пройдусь по порядку,плюсы и минусы:
    +Графика. Просто офигенный графон для 2009 года,даже сейчас выглядит очень достойно и круто,особенно со всеми наворотами от Nvidia.
    +Боевая система. Кто-то скажет,что боёвка очень    Сразу можно сказать,что Batman:Arkham - лучшая серия игр о супергерое, и одна из лучших игровых серий в принципе. Что же на счёт первой части этой серии:Arkham Asylum.Пройдусь по порядку,плюсы и минусы:
    +Графика. Просто офигенный графон для 2009 года,даже сейчас выглядит очень достойно и круто,особенно со всеми наворотами от Nvidia.
    +Боевая система. Кто-то скажет,что боёвка очень простая. Это так,но только отчасти. Вначале,когда врагов мало и они все одного типа,то и правда драться легко. 2 кнопки. Но потом появляются другие виды врагов и тогда боёвка реально начинает приносить удовольствие. К тому же,она очень красивая и была новинкой в то время.
    +Атмосфера. Это не передать словами,но атмосфера жутко мрачная и таинственная,как будто читаешь комикс про бэтмэна. Очень круто.
    +Разнообразие. Пожалуй,главный плюс,за который я и многие полюбили эту игру. В игре постоянно происходят какие-то уникальные моменты. По мимо открытых боёв,есть ещё стелс,где надо тихо зачистить комнату против вооружённых врагов. Каждый босс по своему уникален,куча классных головоломок от Загадочника, и всё это вкупе создаёт потрясающую игру. Третье появление пугала просто рвёт башку по своей крутости.
    Но теперь стоит и о минусах,благо они не очень существенные.
    -Сюжет. Он не плохой,но довольно банальный. Самое тупое,это то,как сбегает Джокер,очень трэшово это выглядит. И вообще,всё довольно просто и без неожиданных поворотов.
    -Финальная битва. Ожидаешь,что финальный бой с Джокером будет очень запоминающимся и крутым, при условии того,что все предыдущие битвы с боссами были особенными, но к сожалению,бой был простым и ничем не запомнился,очень жаль.
    -Отсутствие русского языка. Не знаю почему,но тут даже интерфейс на английском. В следующих частях исправили. Не знаю,почему тут не было.
    Итог: Потрясающая игра про бэтмэна. Несмотря на то,что сюжет банальный,за ним все равно интересно наблюдать. Заслуженно игра года 2009, и одна из лучших игр вообще.
    9/10    … Expand
  45. AresMors
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    I first played this game back in 2011 when I first started playing video games, this game will always be in my heart as the first video game I have every played in my life. The game is amazing in almost everyway, from Story and Characters, to Gameplay Mechanics. The one thing it does lack on though, is combat experience, compared to other games, this one didn't really fulfill myI first played this game back in 2011 when I first started playing video games, this game will always be in my heart as the first video game I have every played in my life. The game is amazing in almost everyway, from Story and Characters, to Gameplay Mechanics. The one thing it does lack on though, is combat experience, compared to other games, this one didn't really fulfill my expectation when I look back on it.… Expand
  46. Nibsu
    Apr 9, 2022
    8
    I have always enjoyed many aspects of Arkham Asylum. Asylum always gives me the chills, cause the asylum has this creepy atmosphere (The same one outlast has, but more milder). This game has unique combat system and the graphics holds even onto this day. The only thing i don't like about this game is the boss fights. The boss fights are very dull, boring and they don't give you any kind ofI have always enjoyed many aspects of Arkham Asylum. Asylum always gives me the chills, cause the asylum has this creepy atmosphere (The same one outlast has, but more milder). This game has unique combat system and the graphics holds even onto this day. The only thing i don't like about this game is the boss fights. The boss fights are very dull, boring and they don't give you any kind of a challenge.… Expand
  47. Slxdge02
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    The Good Stuff +

    The creepy and horrific Atmosphere and Level Design reinforce the Immersion. The Combat System is very fun and diversified. Every Boss Fight requires a specific and unique strategy to win. The Scarecrow Nightmares were so memorable and well made. The Audio Tapes are very useful to know more about the Character's Lores. It really feels like your a Comic's Super    The Good Stuff +

    The creepy and horrific Atmosphere and Level Design reinforce the Immersion.
    The Combat System is very fun and diversified.
    Every Boss Fight requires a specific and unique strategy to win.
    The Scarecrow Nightmares were so memorable and well made.
    The Audio Tapes are very useful to know more about the Character's Lores.
    It really feels like your a Comic's Super Hero.
    The Game redefines Super Hero genre in Gaming.

    The Bad Stuff -

    The bad A.I make the Stealth looks ridiculous.
    An underwhelming Finale.
    Sometimes it loses the track of the enemy, so it kills the smoothness of the Fight.
    Except for Riddler's challenges and Trophies collecting there are no interesting Side Missions.    … Expand
  48. MrKraToZ073
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    An Absolutely Incredible Ride. Every once and a while you come across a really incredible movie, and this is what you get, a really.
  49. LeviAkerman
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    The interface is wonderful. You have so much information immediately available to you. Google Maps always has a minimap in the lower left corner, which gives you a good overview of the area. Getting information about people gives you a clear, clear window. Hacking offers a menu with easily recognizable icons, so you always know what your button presses will do.
  50. Fr1Z
    Mar 13, 2022
    8
    This is a really good game but I played it when I already played Batman Arkham Knight and I can't say that Arkham Asylum better than Arkham Knight.
  51. Tomle1202
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    Batman: Arkham Asylum is an exciting adventure capable of capturing everything that could do the Dark Knight justice, except boss fights.
  52. zyllus
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Batman Arkham Asylum is the best Batman game reboot after many failed games. Its an absolutely amazing game. You truly feel like the vigilante Batman and his caped crusade against the criminal of Gotham. The villain line up is amazing. The game is semi open world but it is dark and grim, like how you would expect an asylum filled with all the greatest criminals to be. The game is filledBatman Arkham Asylum is the best Batman game reboot after many failed games. Its an absolutely amazing game. You truly feel like the vigilante Batman and his caped crusade against the criminal of Gotham. The villain line up is amazing. The game is semi open world but it is dark and grim, like how you would expect an asylum filled with all the greatest criminals to be. The game is filled with tons of objectives and side missions but the best thing about the game is the combat system that this game introduced into the gaming world. Gone are the days when enemies take turns to punch or shoot you. The takedown and free-flow combat is the best thing this game has to offer to the gaming world. The goons often have funny conversations. This Batman while true to his no-killing rule, does not shy away from crippling the criminals and leaves them to ponder that the sweet release of death would have been better than being crippled for life.… Expand
  53. teratoma666
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    Great game and a perfect example how superhero media doesn't have to be generic and mindless garbage.

    Many unique ideas that influenced future games with a fun story and strong atmoshpere.
  54. ChangoMango
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    My favourite game of all time. The atmosphere is amazing, acting is professional and the gameplay keeps you playing. I also loved the Riddler trophies, kept me playing for days. I would recommend the whole series (except Warner's game, the Arkham Origins). Amazing graphics with details.
  55. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Invented a genre basically with its combat system, great atmosphere. After Nolan's films Batman deserved a great gaming franchise and this started it.
  56. ExtremeBlue90
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    I've decided to revisit this game again after +10 years of playing it back on PS3, this time I've played it on PC, it was a great experience even after all this time, excellent quality game, gameplay is amazing and fighting enemies is so satisfying, the story is very basic, you may forget what are you doing and why, but still, roaming around the game environment is fun, discovering placesI've decided to revisit this game again after +10 years of playing it back on PS3, this time I've played it on PC, it was a great experience even after all this time, excellent quality game, gameplay is amazing and fighting enemies is so satisfying, the story is very basic, you may forget what are you doing and why, but still, roaming around the game environment is fun, discovering places and clear the challenges have more fun.… Expand
  57. Alexander_1996
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    Maybe I will say something strange now but Batman:Arkham Asylum is one of the "gamiest" games I have ever played. I mean, it doesn't try to pretend it is real, it doesn't try to immerse you or move you in any way but surprisingly it still manages to give you a hell of fun. The secret is pretty simple: the gameplay, controls and animation is so good that you enjoy every step you make, everyMaybe I will say something strange now but Batman:Arkham Asylum is one of the "gamiest" games I have ever played. I mean, it doesn't try to pretend it is real, it doesn't try to immerse you or move you in any way but surprisingly it still manages to give you a hell of fun. The secret is pretty simple: the gameplay, controls and animation is so good that you enjoy every step you make, every blow you hit, every flight you take.
    It fully embraces the fact it is not a book, it is not a movie but a game and it worked out pretty well (unlike "Journey", for example).
    Ah, and btw, looks like video games is a more appropriate medium to tell a story of a billionaire fighting criminals in a bat costume than movies are.    … Expand
  58. ErkilPoaro
    Oct 5, 2021
    8
    Still the best Arkham game. It has the best story and the best atmosphere. The pseudo open-world of the sequels doesn't really add anything except pad out the game time. It makes you think you've got more content, when in reality, you're just spending more time traveling in between missions.
  59. MaggieYerkes
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    游玩时间：13.7h。
    各种工具/武器、敌人、可互动对象和谜题，充分运用了《阿卡姆疯人院》这一代小的不能再小的地图。哇，它的重复度真的太小了，挑战模式还伴随许多未破解的谜语人谜题。看到这样的可玩性和这样的价格，你还不准备入手吗？
    注意，如果一直开着侦测模式，将无缘看到许多精美的建模。    游玩时间：13.7h。
    各种工具/武器、敌人、可互动对象和谜题，充分运用了《阿卡姆疯人院》这一代小的不能再小的地图。哇，它的重复度真的太小了，挑战模式还伴随许多未破解的谜语人谜题。看到这样的可玩性和这样的价格，你还不准备入手吗？
    注意，如果一直开着侦测模式，将无缘看到许多精美的建模。
  60. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 89 IIIIIIIIII====================
  61. Axelle_1
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    топ игра по бэтману хороший сюжет и топ боевка!
  62. Ray6701
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game dude it is amazing as hell and super cool man it's got great graphics… Expand
  63. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    The first quality superhero game with a variety of detailed boss battles :33
  64. VikiSetyah
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Best pc games of 2009
    One of the best combat mechanic system
    Great story and gameplay
  65. Bleeding_Jester
    Jul 29, 2021
    9
    this game is one of the best superhero games ever made and out of every single Batman Arkham game this one has the best Atmosphere and despite coming out in 2009 it has aged incredibly well

    it crashed twice but i turned off V-Sync and it never crashed again
  66. ELBARTO08
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    A PERFECT GAME FOR THE BEGINING OF A PERFECT SAGA

    absolutely everything is perfect in this game: the horror atmosphere which is successful the original gameplay that inspired many others afterwards the exceptional fight system is new which also inspired all the others that came out after The exciting scenario reserved for Batman fans with many Easter Eggs and references the    A PERFECT GAME FOR THE BEGINING OF A PERFECT SAGA

    absolutely everything is perfect in this game:
    the horror atmosphere which is successful
    the original gameplay that inspired many others afterwards
    the exceptional fight system is new which also inspired all the others that came out after
    The exciting scenario reserved for Batman fans with many Easter Eggs and references
    the treatment of the characters which is 100 percent faithful (the Batman of the Arkham saga is the best adaptation of Batman that we had, film, series, video games together, and do not tell me anymore that Batman does not kill after that)
    and the casting (Mark Hamill best Joker of all time) is as perfect as this game
    Masterpiece    … Expand
  67. monirulHaque
    May 30, 2021
    10
    First of all,this game has a brilliant story along with challenging arcade style game-play. The voice acting was amazing. Even though it's an 11 year old game yet looks very good. Besides, it's very optimized and runs literally on a potato. Moreover, this game provides different flavors of mini-games in some encounters (For instance stealth, bullet-hell, 2D side scrolling etc.)

    There    First of all,this game has a brilliant story along with challenging arcade style game-play. The voice acting was amazing. Even though it's an 11 year old game yet looks very good. Besides, it's very optimized and runs literally on a potato. Moreover, this game provides different flavors of mini-games in some encounters (For instance stealth, bullet-hell, 2D side scrolling etc.)

    There are some cons.Firstly, the finishing blows in combats are awful. Batman knocks his enemies down by slapping them. Also, Cut-scene graphics is not good. Lastly, the last boss fighting was a little disappointing.

    I find some of the modern games dumb after playing this. Too much details were put into this game and it's awesome. It is highly recommended even if you are not a batman fan.    … Expand
  68. That_Normie7
    Apr 26, 2021
    9
    batman has the best superhero games no cap arkham asylum is goated goated goated
  69. Kreshton
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    it's very nice game about Batman and very interesting plot.If you fan of comics,i advise you to play this game.
  70. Faknord90
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Just got into the batman games. Wow what have I been missing out. Combat, story and levels are just soo good.
  71. Portal244
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Отличная игра про Бетмена, интересный сюжет, отличная анимация и графика, даже сейчас игра неплохо играется.
  72. pur__0_0__
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    Initially I was a bit reluctant to try this game, since I had heard that it takes place on one island, which is undoubtedly the smallest map any game has to offer nowadays. But then I decided to give it a go anyway when Epic gave it away. Before this I had only played Arkham Origins and seeing that the Batman in Arkham Asylum is that "underwear Batman", I was even more hesitant in tryingInitially I was a bit reluctant to try this game, since I had heard that it takes place on one island, which is undoubtedly the smallest map any game has to offer nowadays. But then I decided to give it a go anyway when Epic gave it away. Before this I had only played Arkham Origins and seeing that the Batman in Arkham Asylum is that "underwear Batman", I was even more hesitant in trying it. But somehow I convinced myself that I can't understand Arkham City or Knight without playing this one so I will somehow "convince" myself into playing this.

    Turns out I was wrong. This game is a downright masterpiece. Unlike most games that make your environment constricted, this one actually makes it feel very, very open. All the villains we knew are in this game - Joker (of course), Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Bane, Killer Croc, Scarecrow. And then there's Riddler's puzzles which help us unlock the character bios and trophies.

    Speaking of that, the side quests of this game are excellent. It's what one can enjoy doing once they've finished the main game. This review comes at a time when I haven't played Arkham City yet, so I don't know if they have maintained this level of side quests later on (it wasn't this entertaining in Arkham Origins so I'm a bit sceptical).

    I can say this for sure that this is one of the best stealth games of the time it was released, with the only possible contender being Assassin's Creed II. I hope I will come back to this game at some other point in my life, since I want to solve all of Riddler's challenges.    … Expand
  73. I9gz
    Mar 28, 2021
    8
    With a good story that unfortunately turns up the ambition up unevenly to its substance by the finale, and decent gameplay that is made much better by the impressive animations, Arkham Asylum is a great start for one of gaming's best franchises.
  74. MrPajamas
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    I love Batman, so this game went pretty safe on my part. Batman: Arkham Asylum will engulf you in the perfect atmosphere, which simply Batman and especially the games from the Arkham series have always been able to do. Right from the beginning, the Joker will appear here, which is also a guaranteed quality, because in my opinion it is not a better negative from DC. In addition, it isI love Batman, so this game went pretty safe on my part. Batman: Arkham Asylum will engulf you in the perfect atmosphere, which simply Batman and especially the games from the Arkham series have always been able to do. Right from the beginning, the Joker will appear here, which is also a guaranteed quality, because in my opinion it is not a better negative from DC. In addition, it is perfectly depicted here and, in my opinion, is one of the best Jokers, whether from games or movies. Batman is also perfect with luxury dubbing. Batman does not have his typical rough voice here, which we may know, for example, from the film trilogy by Christopher Nolan. In short, it's a slightly different voice and a little better for me. But we will move on from the characters, even if they form a crucial role here. For example, I will not mention Harley Quinn or others, because it would be a long time to describe how much I like their processing here. So let's move on to an amazing environment. The Joker's madhouse has its charm. You go through this whole institute and solve various puzzles or ways to get somewhere else with the help of Batman toys, such as explosive gel or others. Of course, what kind of Batman would it be if we didn't have the opportunity to really beat up a few bastards doing trouble to others. Our dark bat hero has a lot of delicious combos here, thanks to which you will give one poem a blow to the enemas. In addition to all this, you can improve Batman with the progress of the acquired XP, so that gradually the battles are even better. The story is amazing and I don't want to spoiler it for you. I will just mention that there is also Scarecrow, which is one of my very favorite characters from the DC world. The passages with him in this game are absolutely luxurious and I swallowed with pleasure. Subsequently, we will see some couple of boss fights, which are also not wrong. In fact, the only mistake of the game is the already mentioned institute in which the game is located. Although I praised him and he is amazing, he is quite small and you will go through it quite quickly. In other words, if you are not interested in the story and you just want to run around the game so freely, you have no option where to go. Otherwise, this is an amazing game, which I recommend, logically mainly to fans of Batman, but I think that even the biggest fans of Batman can enjoy the game.… Expand
  75. EnesUgw
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    I played this game to my Marvel fan friend and he is now a DC fan.I guess it's because of the fighting mechanics.
  76. Lazyyybone
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    진짜 잘 만들긴 잘 만들었다. 여러 캐릭터 요소나 퍼즐같은 게임들도 많고 몰입하게 되는 것들도 많다.
  77. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    One of the games I have re-played multiple times. Fighting, graphics, general feeling of being a Batman. Great story.
  78. FirstSpawn
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    Начало одной из лучших серий по вселенной бэтмена, на мой взгляд. Для 2009 года игра просто шикарна.
  79. Blint31
    Dec 23, 2020
    8
    Batman: Arkham Asylum review

    Positives
    -Great combat system
    -Comic vibe
    -Characters

    Negatives
    -Story was short
    -Nothing original
  80. Torgall
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    Wonderful game, even for someone like me who isn't big fan of Batman, or even comics overall. The gameplay is interesting (play on gamepad), map is small-ish and restricted but it's enough for the premise of the game. I was absolutely blown by the voice-over and style of the Joker.
  81. EmirhanSahin
    Dec 8, 2020
    8
    Good action adventure game with revolutionary gameplay. But bad storyline and boss fights are all the same.
  82. quantumexy
    Nov 29, 2020
    8
    Одна из лучших игр про супергероев.

    Начну я свой обзор с того что купил игру на скидках, так как не возлагал больших надежд на данную игру. А прошёл я данную игру буквально сегодня. И могу сказать, что сюжет в этой игре хороший, конечно не без минусов или изъян, но хороший. А вот то, что самое главное в этой игре, для чего я и многие другие купили эту игру, это захватывающие битвы между    Одна из лучших игр про супергероев.

    Начну я свой обзор с того что купил игру на скидках, так как не возлагал больших надежд на данную игру. А прошёл я данную игру буквально сегодня. И могу сказать, что сюжет в этой игре хороший, конечно не без минусов или изъян, но хороший. А вот то, что самое главное в этой игре, для чего я и многие другие купили эту игру, это захватывающие битвы между Бэтменом и Джокером, а также другими злодеями. Раз мы остановились на битвах, я расскажу о минусах:

    Минусы:
    1.Блокирование – С начала игры и практически до её конца игры я не видел, никакой нормальной блокировки, как это было в Arkham City. В нескольких шагах от Бэтмена стоит бандит, и он его не может заблокировать. А вот если он стоит в конце карты, то мы его конечно заблочим!
    2.Битвы с боссами – Всего здесь их три. Первая с Бичем. Вторая с Ядовитым плющом. Третия с Джокером. Битч – легкий. Плющ - легкий. Джокер – легкий. Тут и говорить нечего.
    3.Последний минус это мелкие косяки по типу ног Бэтмена проходящих через голову бандитов, с озвучкой Харли Квин на русском (она мне очень потрепала нервишки) и так далее. Но их можно простить игре 2009 года.

    И, конечно же, плюсы данной игры. К слову их довольно много, поэтому я пробегу по ним быстро:

    Плюсы:
    1.Джокер – ОН АФИГЕНЫЙ ПЕРСОНАЖ. По суть он тащит всю игру на себе.
    2.Лечебница Архем – Проработан каждый дюйм этой лечебницы. Гуляй, где хочешь и делай что хочешь.
    3.Много гаджетов – Название о себе и говорит. Бери в руки бэткоготь и перемешайся из вышки в вышку или же бери в руки бэтеранг и круши врагов.
    4.Биографии персонажей – За это огромное спасибо Rocksteay Studio. Очень много узнал о любимых персонажей и не только.

    Оценка - 8 Отлично    … Expand
  83. frhanhanif
    Nov 23, 2020
    8
    Great game. The combat is smooth and fun to play. For 2009, The graphics are great and perfect. However after some time the repetitive play become stale and a little bit boring
  84. TwilightMonk3y
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    Amazing story, great boss fights, controls are really easy to use and allow you to pull of some really fun and satisfying puzzles. The storyline is also really good, and each fight can be approached in many different ways. The only problem I have with this game are the Riddler trophies, which can be a pain to collect, especially when you have already completed the main story.
  85. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Günümüzden bakınca biraz eskimiş dursa da özellikle dövüş mekaniği kendisinden sonra gelen bütün oyunlara öncü olmuştur. Tam bir klasik.
  86. PnuTTT
    Oct 17, 2020
    8
    Amazing game. Every part of the game is amazing except the combat it is way too simple but is still fluid and fun. Overall Fantastic game
  87. Dustfoxx
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    The start of a beautiful game franchise. Slightly marred by the release of Arkham Knight on pc but we wont talk about that. This game is very well put together with each part of the map having a reason for being there. One of the benefits of it being a relatively small map.
  88. Jackermy
    Sep 21, 2020
    9
    This game was incredible in 2009. The graphics are cool. Atmosphere of the DC universe is great and perfect. A lot of collectibles that help us to understand lore. To be honest, I am not a big fan of Batman and DC, but it was a great pleasure for me to play this game. We got something interesting mechanics and a perfect beat`em`up system.
    So why is it not 10? Because we got some boring    This game was incredible in 2009. The graphics are cool. Atmosphere of the DC universe is great and perfect. A lot of collectibles that help us to understand lore. To be honest, I am not a big fan of Batman and DC, but it was a great pleasure for me to play this game. We got something interesting mechanics and a perfect beat`em`up system.
    So why is it not 10? Because we got some boring levels like Croc`s lair and Scarecrow`s nightmare. Also, problems with animations and stealth levels are disgusting
    I highly recommend you to play this game, even if it is 2020.    … Expand
  89. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 18, 2020
    9
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 8
    Gameplay: 10
    ost: 7
    Characters: 7
  90. Edco0328
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Batman: Arkham Asylum | Sep. 3, 2020 | [★★★★★]

    Clearly one of the finest experience I'd had in a Video Game. A top of a class; Masterpiece that only a few games can offer you. No additional words that I could commend this enough since it was already globally appraised and I'm pretty sure you'd already know it. Also, after playing this, I wouldn't be surprised if Batman has a Batcave    Batman: Arkham Asylum | Sep. 3, 2020 | [★★★★★]

    Clearly one of the finest experience I'd had in a Video Game. A top of a class; Masterpiece that only a few games can offer you. No additional words that I could commend this enough since it was already globally appraised and I'm pretty sure you'd already know it.

    Also, after playing this, I wouldn't be surprised if Batman has a Batcave under my house.    … Expand
  91. boeph
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    Около 10 лет назад я не смог пройти эту игру из-за обилия багов. Но вот недавно прошла раздача в EGS и решился наконец на этот шаг.
    Баги в игре полностью выпилены.
    Боевая система солидно смотрится даже в 2020, не говоря уже и о 2009. Графика в игре на должном уровне. Такое чувство, будто игре от силы лет 7 - настолько она в графическом аспекте опережает свое время. На момент    Около 10 лет назад я не смог пройти эту игру из-за обилия багов. Но вот недавно прошла раздача в EGS и решился наконец на этот шаг.
    Баги в игре полностью выпилены.
    Боевая система солидно смотрится даже в 2020, не говоря уже и о 2009.
    Графика в игре на должном уровне. Такое чувство, будто игре от силы лет 7 - настолько она в графическом аспекте опережает свое время.
    На момент прохождения разочаровал маленько сюжет, все намешано в кучу, нет цельного повествования и раскрытия персонажей.
    К прохождению игра обязательна, особенно, если вы являетесь любителями продукции DC.    … Expand
  92. Guo56
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    The best Arkham game to be released (also the only version of the game that is available at the very moment) Sony please don’t buy this series.
  93. tommydlbass
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    Must play game, with stuning gameplay for the time and good story. Not as good as the sequel but pretty good start.
  94. BobbyTarantino
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    a man goes to the doctor. says he's depressed. he says life seems harsh and cruel. says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. the doctor says "the treatment is simple. the great clown pagliacci is in town tonight. go and see him, that should pick you up." the man bursts into tears. he says "but doctor... i am pagliacci."
  95. MateusMariano
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Sempre gostei do Batman, mas depois desse jogo passei a esperar mais de todas as outras mídias quando o assunto é Batman.

    Meu computador é uma torradeira e consegui me divertir demais. Com certeza esse jogou criou um padrão para jogos de heróis, tentam copiar isso até hoje em outras obras.
  96. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A+
    Groundbreaking combat system , top tier voice acting , good story and atmosphere , metroidvania level design.
    Combat system has inspired a lot of games after it .
    Recommended.
  97. Shalapai
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Отличная игра, атмосферная, погружает в себя сильно, крутые персонажи, интересная боевка, сюжет так же хорош, понравились боссы, особенно пугало
  98. Sean-M
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Great start for the series. A little limited when compared to the next instalment but great on its own.
  99. Felipe9429
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    One of the best games i've ever played, the history is great and in my opinion has no flaws, the gameplay is very good, great figths and great levels, but why a 9?, well i feel it a ilttle short, thats all. I totally recomend this game, even if it was released 10+ ago.
  100. MetaN
    May 9, 2020
    9
    One of the favourite games of all time. Unexpected, very cool graphics. New style of gameplay, very good combat, interesting story and badass stereotypic boss fights.
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Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 29
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  1. GameDaily
    90
    The result is so good that we're declaring it an easy 'Best of' contender for 2009.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    92
    I can say with confidence and cannot stress enough, Batman: Arkham Asylum is, without a doubt, the best Batman game ever created. It does more than give you the Batman game you want, it gives you a video game that you could play repeatedly, even if it didn't have the caped and cowled Dark Knight in it.
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  3. Play Magazine
    90
    There isn’t a single element of Arkham Asylum that isn’t polished to the utmost degree.
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