Batman: Arkham Asylum

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  1. remster_9
    Nov 2, 2011
    9
    Great controls, great graphics. The story is a little too linear, but the universe is so immersive and the characters so polished (hello, Joker!), I found it very engaging overall. Fights are very dynamic and controls are so responsive you want to engage everyone.
    Detective mode underdelivers - why bother when you can play the entire game with detective mode ON and detect all hot spots?    Great controls, great graphics. The story is a little too linear, but the universe is so immersive and the characters so polished (hello, Joker!), I found it very engaging overall. Fights are very dynamic and controls are so responsive you want to engage everyone.
    Detective mode underdelivers - why bother when you can play the entire game with detective mode ON and detect all hot spots? Give it a time limit, or limited use.
    One of the best action/adventure games I've ever played.    … Expand
  2. Happymonk
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I managed to get this game for £3.75 during a Steam sale. Was expecting good, but I got Awesomely amazing, the game-play is fantastically varied, the combat feels perfect, it runs incredibly smoothly, the graphics are great, the storyline is fantastic. Everything in this game feels so... Batman. Everything. Perfect pacing. There are two faults however, the final boss is a bitI managed to get this game for £3.75 during a Steam sale. Was expecting good, but I got Awesomely amazing, the game-play is fantastically varied, the combat feels perfect, it runs incredibly smoothly, the graphics are great, the storyline is fantastic. Everything in this game feels so... Batman. Everything. Perfect pacing. There are two faults however, the final boss is a bit of let down, and it's too short. I highly recommend this game to anyone, really, it is that good. Buy it, it won't let you down.… Expand
  3. keefbaker
    Oct 16, 2013
    10
    Walks like a bat-duck, talks like a bat-duck. This is a fantastic trip into the bat-universe and unlike a lot of licensed properties, if you took the license away you'd still have a top notch game. Hightly highly recommended.
  4. QuanticFive
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    Ok, hate to jump on the Batman bandwagon....but what a game! So atmospheric, so playable, tough but not unfair and the challenges kept me playing, even after I had completed the main story. If you haven't bought this game, do it....now!
  5. BasilZero
    Jul 28, 2014
    9
    Game: Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Rocksteady System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 90/100 Value Score: 9/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 7/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Has all of the DLCs that were released separately on Vanilla Batman Arkham    Game: Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Rocksteady
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 90/100
    Value Score: 9/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 7/10
    • Length: 7/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Has all of the DLCs that were released separately on Vanilla Batman Arkham Asylum
    +Great innovative gameplay that mixes puzzle and stealth elements well
    +Memorable iconic characters from the Batman Universe
    +A great new original storyline added to the Batman Universe

    Cons
    -Music is great for atmosphere but not memorable
    -Game's main storyline can be beaten in a few hours
    -Some of the visuals - mainly environment designs look outdated to the rest of the game    … Expand
  6. Mivix
    Jan 29, 2012
    9
    When I first heard about a Batman game, I was not very interested. But, after I saw positive reviews I gave it a try. I was not disappointed. This game is really a good one. graphics, story, voices, atmosphere. Everything is superb. I bought "game of the year" edition, and I did not found a single bug. Only thing I did not like a lot was combat. It is easy to learn, but very hard toWhen I first heard about a Batman game, I was not very interested. But, after I saw positive reviews I gave it a try. I was not disappointed. This game is really a good one. graphics, story, voices, atmosphere. Everything is superb. I bought "game of the year" edition, and I did not found a single bug. Only thing I did not like a lot was combat. It is easy to learn, but very hard to master. Sometimes it was frustrating like hell. Especially when game does not respond instantly. That is why I gave it 9/10. In conclusion, I think this is best comic based game I have played, it really deserves your attention if you like Batman.… Expand
  7. gyrate
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    I enjoy this game it's the darker side of Batman. There are not a lot of super hero games out there worth playing so this is going to get a higher rating than perhaps it should. It's an older game and not very open world, but you can explore. You just can't go scaling rocks like you're in Skyrim or taking the wrong path around a tree. There will be none of that. You can't jump at all forI enjoy this game it's the darker side of Batman. There are not a lot of super hero games out there worth playing so this is going to get a higher rating than perhaps it should. It's an older game and not very open world, but you can explore. You just can't go scaling rocks like you're in Skyrim or taking the wrong path around a tree. There will be none of that. You can't jump at all for some odd reason. The camera has issues at times where it won't be where you desire. Still the environment and graphics are well done. You feel as though you are taking part in the comic book. The main characters are perfect and the people you are fighting are no pushovers. My biggest criticism is that I can't save where I'd like so I have to repeat things that were a chore which I felt should have been a save point. For the price you can get this game it's silly to say anything negative at all, but I'll offset that with a 10. Hopefully this pushes others to try to compete in comic book heroes and we get something amazing. Until then this game is king.… Expand
  8. Insanityof-Dave
    Nov 30, 2011
    9
    The game has outstanding voice acting and story. Stunning visuals. and the bonus to play cat woman is extreamly fun. I think cat women could be a game on her own tbh. The game falls short on controls and the fact that you cannot change them. The windows live is beyond anoying. and some riddler puzzles require certain tools to be able to do them. also you cant go back to some of them later.
  9. mez
    Dec 17, 2011
    8
    Very solid. Extremely high production values and lots of fun. The stealth bits in particular are fantastic. I didn't particularly like the hand to hand combat - it looks good, but all you have to do is click the mouse button repeatedly and you win. Not much skill required. I also would have loved to be able to stealth my way through the whole game. Being forced into distinct styles of playVery solid. Extremely high production values and lots of fun. The stealth bits in particular are fantastic. I didn't particularly like the hand to hand combat - it looks good, but all you have to do is click the mouse button repeatedly and you win. Not much skill required. I also would have loved to be able to stealth my way through the whole game. Being forced into distinct styles of play felt quite arbitrary at times - Now You Will Fight A Big Bunch Of Dudes That You Cannot Avoid. Now There Is An Annoying Boss. Now There Is A Short Stealth Section Where Fighting Is Not Allowed. But a great game, albeit one I've got no desire to revisit. And I hate Games For Windows Live as well. Just had to get that in there!… Expand
  10. Pwnznewbz
    Dec 6, 2011
    9
    This is, without a doubt, the best comic book story driven game I have ever played. I could go on and on about the great parts of this game, but you should just buy it and play it now rather than even finishing my recommendation. Oh, wait... you are still reading? Well, how about all the main voice stars from the Batman Animated Series also do the voices in this game? Mark Hamill as theThis is, without a doubt, the best comic book story driven game I have ever played. I could go on and on about the great parts of this game, but you should just buy it and play it now rather than even finishing my recommendation. Oh, wait... you are still reading? Well, how about all the main voice stars from the Batman Animated Series also do the voices in this game? Mark Hamill as the Joker? Yes, please! This is an adult oriented Batman game and I promise that you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  11. alexfitz
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    This is not just the "best batman games" or best Super-hero games. it is one best videogames every. The atmosphere and the way it really makes you feel like batman: both the advantages and limitations of the character. And the Joker is the best Villain EVER! it worth it just to hear Mark Hamel's sinister--yet hilarious voice acting! Highly recommended
  12. jb3689
    Jan 10, 2012
    10
    Batman has always been my favorite superhero, and now Arkham Asylum has become my favorite game. Rocksteady did an amazing job with the engine of this game. Everything flows incredibly smoothly. From the combat to the stealth to grappling around all over the place to the detective gadgets, this game just feels amazing. The game is linear, but the world is open enough with plenty to do thatBatman has always been my favorite superhero, and now Arkham Asylum has become my favorite game. Rocksteady did an amazing job with the engine of this game. Everything flows incredibly smoothly. From the combat to the stealth to grappling around all over the place to the detective gadgets, this game just feels amazing. The game is linear, but the world is open enough with plenty to do that this is never a problem. Also, the game lets you decide how you want to play the game. Do you want to be more stealthy and pick off thugs one at a time, do you want to set-up traps and use your gadgets, or do you want to start a huge fist fight and combo the crap out of people? The additional content is all really great too. The Riddler puzzles and hidden trophies give you a challenge to work through and then reward you with nice bonus maps with their own challenges (such as take out 3 thugs with a single charge detonation). I really liked collecting the asylum patient interviews of all the villains as it gave an interesting background for those unfamiliar with some characters. There's just a lot to do, and it's all done very well. It does have some flaws. The story is... well, there as filler. The boss battles are generally poor. No auto-run gets annoying. The writing is less than great. All of these are minor issues though. This game quickly became my favorite game of all time, and I look forward to playing the rest of the trilogy!… Expand
  13. jcdoll
    Jan 15, 2012
    8
    I'm not usually a big Batman fan, and the combat seemed a little simple at first. But I ended up really liking this game. The graphics are fantastic. The combat ends up being great, complex and challenging. I usually hate stealth games but really liked this one.
  14. tamazetram
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    awesome game!already owned it on 360 but liked it enough to add to my pc library,graphics are great,ran smooth all the way through,story is short but not too bad,hard to stop playing "just one more checkpoint",highly recommended and for the few quid i paid for the goty version in a steam sale you cannot go wrong
  15. Andreakossa
    Apr 21, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A long night inside the biggest and dangerous prison of the world, the Arkham Asylum !
    Fight against Joker, Ivy poison and all the rest of villains !
    Beat Dr. Nigma and his questions also !    … Expand
  16. kimaasen1984
    Apr 25, 2012
    10
    I just finished the game yesterday, and I have to say it's one of the best computer games I've played in my 28 years. The history was really great, and the game still looks really beautiful three years after it's release.

    I had no plans to play Batman: Arkham City, but after this, I can't wait to play the sequel.
  17. Certate0
    Apr 30, 2012
    10
    Brilliant game that had me hooked untill completion. Great graphics and gameplay, heaps of hidden content. The story and atmosphere are spot on and the gadgets are great. I played with keyboard and mouse, occasionally switching to 360 controller for different combat situations (which the game did on the fly - no menu). I'm not much for sneaking around, but this game made it fun and wasn'tBrilliant game that had me hooked untill completion. Great graphics and gameplay, heaps of hidden content. The story and atmosphere are spot on and the gadgets are great. I played with keyboard and mouse, occasionally switching to 360 controller for different combat situations (which the game did on the fly - no menu). I'm not much for sneaking around, but this game made it fun and wasn't overdone. Combat worked very well and Batman seamlessly took on large groups of enemies. Boss battles were challenging and fun. Top game… Expand
  18. Pajda
    May 14, 2012
    8
    Playing this game is a huge success, if you ever wanted to act like the Dark Knight and wondered how it's gonna feel. You can do almost everything - you will experience Batman's perfect martial skills, use his arsenal of gadgets, jump through obstacles, cliffs and rails, you will glide over the Arkham island, you have the 'detective mode' as seen in the "The Dark Knight' movie. ByPlaying this game is a huge success, if you ever wanted to act like the Dark Knight and wondered how it's gonna feel. You can do almost everything - you will experience Batman's perfect martial skills, use his arsenal of gadgets, jump through obstacles, cliffs and rails, you will glide over the Arkham island, you have the 'detective mode' as seen in the "The Dark Knight' movie. By progressing the game and picking up various items you also learn a lot about the Batman universe, about its characters, villains, Batman's background and tons of other data. I would think of this game as an encyclopedia of the whole Batman universe, with the addition you can deal with the bad guys yourselves, including Joker, Poison Ivy, Bane and many others. However, what I did not enjoy about the game was the combat system. To be more specific, I do not consider myself a hardcore player and the electric rod and knives guys really drove me insane, mostly during the final battle. I just needed more training I guess. But despite of this, Batman: AA is a huge success in converting the Dark Knight into a very enjoyable and interactive experience.… Expand
  19. yk1989
    May 14, 2012
    9
    Batman Arkham Assylum is a GOTY among GOTY.. More like GOTHYC

    The combat system is simple but not as much as you think... HAving a perfect combo needs perfect reflexes and skills. The history looks like a mix between the latest movies and the comic books (the music sounds a lot like the actual batman). The interaction Between Joker and batman is priceless. Is so accurate as reading a    Batman Arkham Assylum is a GOTY among GOTY.. More like GOTHYC

    The combat system is simple but not as much as you think... HAving a perfect combo needs perfect reflexes and skills.

    The history looks like a mix between the latest movies and the comic books (the music sounds a lot like the actual batman). The interaction Between Joker and batman is priceless. Is so accurate as reading a comic.

    Taking the role of batman is just perfect. This game makes you act and behave like batman. You are a hero, but dark, and you don't only are a warrior, you are a detective.

    The history, the ambience ,

    The combat system... All of them perfect.

    But here comes the Letdowns

    Lack of bosses... most of them are clones of the last with better attacks...

    The mobs are fine... But there could be more. The only thing this game needed was more enemies... Especially bosses. But other than that, this game deserves a 9    … Expand
  20. iamkyo90
    May 19, 2012
    10
    I consider, the best games I have in my hands. A masterpiece. The graphics, music, gameplay is excellent. Compatible with nvidia 3DVision, the game is long, has a history, you can improve the character, has challenges, ... the true gem.
  21. UncleRemus
    Oct 14, 2012
    8
    I'll be honest. The game is good, a bit overrated... sorry to drop the rating from 8.8 to 8.7.

    The story was good but the game was too long and repetitive, you kept fighting the same foes over and over again, with the exception of the boss fights who were very diversified and well thought, you were just fighting the same guy a million time, some had guns, but that's about it. The    I'll be honest. The game is good, a bit overrated... sorry to drop the rating from 8.8 to 8.7.

    The story was good but the game was too long and repetitive, you kept fighting the same foes over and over again, with the exception of the boss fights who were very diversified and well thought, you were just fighting the same guy a million time, some had guns, but that's about it. The gameplay was very locked and linear during fight. Sure, chaining combos was still fun, but they could've improved the fighting system, it's a bit bland just to press the mouse button over and over again, maybe add more skills!

    On the other hand, the boss fights were just fine, excellent I must say (except Killer Croc, who was far too easy to beat), I was expecting a boss fight with the riddler, my favorite villain.    … Expand
  22. Undersky
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    My only complaint is that the game was too short!

    But what keeps me from giving this game a 10 is the static camera in some parts, I'm ok with Scarecrow levels having static camera (you can't turn with mouse) I think it should be that way, fits well the challenge, however, Ivy and Joker-on-steroids fight could have used the free camera, doesn't feel the same when you not playing with a    My only complaint is that the game was too short!

    But what keeps me from giving this game a 10 is the static camera in some parts, I'm ok with Scarecrow levels having static camera (you can't turn with mouse) I think it should be that way, fits well the challenge, however, Ivy and Joker-on-steroids fight could have used the free camera, doesn't feel the same when you not playing with a game pad control...

    All in all, great game, Joker does his show apart and the various challenges scattered around the island make the game interesting.

    It's constantly on sale with 75% off on Steam, don't think, just buy it's worth!    … Expand
  23. Atr0s
    Jul 14, 2012
    9
    Not only the first Batman game which worked, but also borderlined perfection. The plot can be a bit stupid sometimes (the Dark Knight does stuff which is not fitting to the World's Greatest Detective and the game is filled with cheesy lines), but the great graphics and voice acting will certainly make you forget it. The gameplay is awesome too, being rather easy to learn but hard toNot only the first Batman game which worked, but also borderlined perfection. The plot can be a bit stupid sometimes (the Dark Knight does stuff which is not fitting to the World's Greatest Detective and the game is filled with cheesy lines), but the great graphics and voice acting will certainly make you forget it. The gameplay is awesome too, being rather easy to learn but hard to master, as you may check it yourself on the Challenges the game offers. It has a lot of references to unseen characters from the comics and great setting (the dreaded Arkham Asylum) will make this the most interesting experience to those who never played a Batman game before. It's a must-have for fans.… Expand
  24. jerrypatel_07
    Oct 17, 2012
    10
    An excellent game. It was such a special thing for me to play as the caped crusader for the 1st time as i am a massive batman fan. The opening sequence was a special gaming moment, and the rest of the game was just an authentic batman experience. The only negative was the repetitive titan boss battles. The game that changed the superhero game genre and has a more coherent plot than arkham city.
  25. Rastaguy2
    Aug 12, 2012
    10
    It was pretty hard to play this game with the raging erection I had the whole time. Batman is a bad ass **** who doesn't give a **** about ANYTHING.
  26. Claytality
    May 1, 2019
    8
    Great stealth and combat action. Open world to explore and plenty of collectibles. There's also some RPG elements such as character upgrades and new gear to find. Great graphics, voice-acting, and music.

    My only complaint is that some of the combat challenges (extra content) are ridiculously difficult. Bought on sale for $5, played 28 hours (main story takes about 12-15 hours, but    Great stealth and combat action. Open world to explore and plenty of collectibles. There's also some RPG elements such as character upgrades and new gear to find. Great graphics, voice-acting, and music.

    My only complaint is that some of the combat challenges (extra content) are ridiculously difficult.

    Bought on sale for $5, played 28 hours (main story takes about 12-15 hours, but I found all collectibles and played all challenges), highly recommended.    … Expand
  27. idohaker
    Jan 2, 2013
    10
    this was the best game of 2009 but i didnt review it then so i will review it now. arkham asylum is so amazing that i played it something like 30 times and this was between the two games i played in 2009-2010 so lets talk now about the game arkham asylum is the first batman game that take itself seriously the story and the feeling is relly mature and its not an stupid game that batmanthis was the best game of 2009 but i didnt review it then so i will review it now. arkham asylum is so amazing that i played it something like 30 times and this was between the two games i played in 2009-2010 so lets talk now about the game arkham asylum is the first batman game that take itself seriously the story and the feeling is relly mature and its not an stupid game that batman punch guys in the face.there is a lot of familiar villians,and the combat is great there is a lot of moves so its never stays repiditive.so lets see:awsome,awsome,awsome. and if you loved arkham asylum check is sequel arkham city witch is batter then arkham asylum.(i gess that if you loved arkham asylum you probebly already buy arkham city).… Expand
  28. Parthros
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    I got this game around two years after it came out, the same time I got Arkham City. I chose to play Asylum first, then City on the suggestion of my brother who had played both of them. When you play Asylum before City, you think to yourself, "How could City POSSIBLY improve on this? It's perfect!" If you play City first, you'll feel a little restricted, but it's still an amazing game.I got this game around two years after it came out, the same time I got Arkham City. I chose to play Asylum first, then City on the suggestion of my brother who had played both of them. When you play Asylum before City, you think to yourself, "How could City POSSIBLY improve on this? It's perfect!" If you play City first, you'll feel a little restricted, but it's still an amazing game.

    I definitely recommend this game to all Batman fans.    … Expand
  29. Klewer
    Nov 16, 2012
    8
    A very good game of action and platforming adventure making the rare transition to PC. A great atmosphere and enjoyable combat make this a must have for any Batman fan.
  30. Mykwon
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    The more I play this game, the more I love it. It's really well done, combat mechanism is a blast, graphics are awesome, game-play and controls are top notch and overall, it's extremely well polished. What else can you ask for? One of my favourite games of all time.
  31. Buhadog
    Nov 25, 2013
    8
    I will have to agree that this game is amazing, both from graphical and gameplay standards. Instead of praising it like most reviews do, I will instead focus on some problems I had with it:
    I've tried to play this game on the ps2 controller I've plugged into my pc and I've had so many troubles with it that I've started playing on the keyboard instead (basicly most actions wouldn't work    I will have to agree that this game is amazing, both from graphical and gameplay standards. Instead of praising it like most reviews do, I will instead focus on some problems I had with it:
    I've tried to play this game on the ps2 controller I've plugged into my pc and I've had so many troubles with it that I've started playing on the keyboard instead (basicly most actions wouldn't work despite being mapped to the propper button).
    The combat is not as fluid as it could have been, the counters sometimes wouldn't work).    … Expand
  32. Weaselboyst
    Oct 11, 2013
    9
    High quality entertainment. This was the Batman game everyone wished for. The fighting mechanics are the highlight for me in this game. The graphics are beautiful and the setting brings out the mood of Arkham Asylum. The appearance of villains are all well-timed and doesn't feel forced. The voice acting also evokes nostalgia for those who followed the animated series in the 90's. WithoutHigh quality entertainment. This was the Batman game everyone wished for. The fighting mechanics are the highlight for me in this game. The graphics are beautiful and the setting brings out the mood of Arkham Asylum. The appearance of villains are all well-timed and doesn't feel forced. The voice acting also evokes nostalgia for those who followed the animated series in the 90's. Without this game Arkham City would not be possible.… Expand
  33. FruitCakeHD
    Oct 24, 2013
    8
    Batman Arkham Asylum is one of the well-polished games back then in 2009/10. This game is definitely worth its price (right now). This game competes well with other games that were released even much later like Skyrim, Dishonored, BioShock Infinite for example.

    The A.I. is pretty decent in all areas, providing a challenge but not also not too hard at the same time. There is very few    Batman Arkham Asylum is one of the well-polished games back then in 2009/10. This game is definitely worth its price (right now). This game competes well with other games that were released even much later like Skyrim, Dishonored, BioShock Infinite for example.

    The A.I. is pretty decent in all areas, providing a challenge but not also not too hard at the same time. There is very few bugs and glitches here and there but it is still an awesome game.

    The graphics aren't the best, but looks really decent at high resolutions and settings, somewhat similar to some of the games running on UE3.

    Unfortunately, Arkham Asylum's DLCs aren't too good to be honest, no story add-ons but with just a few challenge map-packs.

    I'll recommend gamers playing it in chronological sequence Origins Asylum City, buy the super pack that is currently on sale at GMG (for 62 US) that includes Arkham Origins, Arkham Asylum & Arkham City GOTY bundled together.    … Expand
  34. TheWhiteRose000
    May 15, 2014
    10
    A really amazing game with loads of replay value in it.
    Amazing storyline, Id say great character development but its a Batman game.
    Batman is already well developed and they captured that perfectly.
  35. Basem101
    Jun 16, 2013
    8
    i really recommend this game it is really great this is the best superhero game you'll play although am not a big fan of batman but this is a great game with great characters and great voice acting
  36. ritardedartkid
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    So, I’m not a batman fan. I’ve seen maybe 2 of the movies and never played any of the games before this. I must say that this was a fantastic introduction to the franchise. Every aspect of the game feels well thought out - the story is excellent, controls are easy to pick up, even the graphics have held up after 5 years. It doesn’t matter if you’re going stealth or full combat, glidingSo, I’m not a batman fan. I’ve seen maybe 2 of the movies and never played any of the games before this. I must say that this was a fantastic introduction to the franchise. Every aspect of the game feels well thought out - the story is excellent, controls are easy to pick up, even the graphics have held up after 5 years. It doesn’t matter if you’re going stealth or full combat, gliding around, throwing batarangs, wandering the grounds or playing the story - everything was just a lot of fun. Plus, if you want a distraction from the main game you can also hunt for collectibles, solve riddler puzzles, or compete in combat challenges. I wish all games could be this polished!… Expand
  37. 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.
  38. sft
    Oct 7, 2013
    8
    Boy, what a wonder!

    There’s much to admire in Rocksteady’s adaptation of the caped crusader’s fight against crime. BAA is atmospheric and engrossing, and the gameplay is varied and well designed, with a good mixture of problem solving and combat. The graphics are very good; the combat animation in particular is excellent. Even the controls of the PC version are well designed, which is    Boy, what a wonder!

    There’s much to admire in Rocksteady’s adaptation of the caped crusader’s fight against crime. BAA is atmospheric and engrossing, and the gameplay is varied and well designed, with a good mixture of problem solving and combat. The graphics are very good; the combat animation in particular is excellent. Even the controls of the PC version are well designed, which is not something you can often say about games that require a good deal of button mashing. There’s a pretty good storyline too with some sharp dialogue, and the voice acting is strong throughout, especially Mark Hamill as the Joker. My only real gripe is the way the viewpoint changes for the boss fights. It certainly makes them more challenging but it’s also a bit frustrating and, to my mind, unnecessary. But this is an excellent, well-made game and is highly recommended.    … Expand
  39. Afroman22
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    This was truly an amazing piece! A Batman game that will go in the history books as one of the best Batman's of all time! There were a few things here and there that were poor but the other aspects of the game make up for it. The Dark Knight is one of my most favorite super heroes in the DC universe and I enjoyed this game A LOT!

    Story is that Joker has taken over Arkham Asylum and is    This was truly an amazing piece! A Batman game that will go in the history books as one of the best Batman's of all time! There were a few things here and there that were poor but the other aspects of the game make up for it. The Dark Knight is one of my most favorite super heroes in the DC universe and I enjoyed this game A LOT!

    Story is that Joker has taken over Arkham Asylum and is trying to kill the Batman and bring destruction to Gotham City. He and some other super criminals are teaming up to stop you! Pretty simple story but well told with how the characters are portrayed and designed which brings me to my next paragraph.

    The characters.... wow. They were right on the money with them. Perfect. Batman's silent, dark, firm, and serious attitude. The Jokers insane behavior and what he believes as funny. Harley Quinn's absolute loyalty to the Joker and her insanity with it. Everyone was portrayed and designed amazingly well except for how they fight. Their fighting was... well dull. I can understand Scarecrow though there's not much you can do for him except what they put in here. Another point to the Scarecrow though for actually scaring the living s*** out of me.

    Graphics and visuals were all top notch. The character designs were amazingly well done. Batman's suit was fantastic and as well as the carry on scratches and cuts he takes from his battles on Arkham. The prison was dark and gritty and suits the mood to the Batman series.

    Gameplay is fluid and easy but also frustrating. Not frustrating in a bad way mind you frustrating at yourself for messing up the amazing combo you were doing You got to have amazing timing amazing reflexes to press the right key/button at the right time and make sure you don't reset your combo meter. You think "Oh it's gonna be easy then." well it isn't. When you have a bunch of various bad guys that require a certain thing to be able to dodge them disarm them stun them so and and so forth it becomes a lil confusing and a test for you as you have 18 guys surrounding you trying to beat you. It's like Assassin's Creed's combat only done right. It was a good stress pushing me to become better and trying to learn the games controls. The stealth aspect was marvelous. Although I don't quite understand why there are so many gargoyles in the game (possibly a flaw but can be overlooked) the further you go the more of a challenge it becomes. The inmates will start getting Heart meters to know where you take em down. Goggles to see the dark corners where the gargoyles are places. They'll start destroying the gargoyles. I didn't find it all too challenging as I got further unlike the multiple baddy fighting. Guess I have a knack for stealth. If they added a timer though and the Joker released a gas into the room... that would make it a challenge.

    The difficulty of the game is excellent. It gives you a challenge as the further you go the more the AI adapts to your cunning and stealth. The controls are perfect it's so fluid and easy to do. It just requires excellent timing and quick reflexes much like how Batman would require only a lot more simpler and less life threatening. This is where the one flaw comes in to play on the game. Boss battles. WHAT THE F***?! I have never seen such poorly designed boss battles in all my life. Dodge the baddy and let him run into a wall? This is how all boss battles are?! Unless you count Scarecrow as a boss battle but a platform puzzle to dodge the spot light is hardly what I'd call a boss battle.

    Would I recommend this game? YES! GO BUY IT NOW!    … Expand
  40. lutteres
    Nov 9, 2013
    8
    BAA is an amazing game, with AAA voice acting, impressive visuals and addictive gameplay.
    I only have 3 complaints:
    What made this game so addictive to me was the stealth portions, where I was required to dispatch the bad guys silently. But unfortunately, I couldn’t use this approach every time. In most cases you are thrown in to a situation where there is no stealth approach to take. I    BAA is an amazing game, with AAA voice acting, impressive visuals and addictive gameplay.
    I only have 3 complaints:
    What made this game so addictive to me was the stealth portions, where I was required to dispatch the bad guys silently. But unfortunately, I couldn’t use this approach every time. In most cases you are thrown in to a situation where there is no stealth approach to take. I just think, a Batman game shouldn’t be just a simple beat em up, and at times it felt that way.
    Story mode is a tiny bit too short (completed the story mode in ~12 hours). But you can still squeeze 3 times that amount by gathering all the collectibles, resolving riddles and doing all the challenge modes, but I’m not the kind of person to spend hours searching for extra-stuff in a game. But if you have the time and patience for it...
    The BAA Story, despite being well written, isn’t the most creative for a video game.

    Sound 10
    Presentation 10
    Characters and Story 8
    Gameplay 8
    Value 8    … Expand
  41. csabber
    Nov 24, 2013
    9
    In 2009, Rocksteady Studios, a video game studio with virtually no history restored gamers' hopes all around world with Batman Arkham Asylum. The UK based studio revived a genre long forgotten and delivered a superhero action game which is worth every cent you spend on it.

    Yes, yes, there hasn't been a shortage of superhero games in the 21st century, but none of them really delivered on    In 2009, Rocksteady Studios, a video game studio with virtually no history restored gamers' hopes all around world with Batman Arkham Asylum. The UK based studio revived a genre long forgotten and delivered a superhero action game which is worth every cent you spend on it.

    Yes, yes, there hasn't been a shortage of superhero games in the 21st century, but none of them really delivered on its potential. And there is a bunch like the Iromnan or Superman games that aren't even worth talking about. Batman always had the better track record when it comes to games, but Arkham Asylum fires on all cylinders. Great graphics, incredible sound effects, a mad story and the little details will engage gamers and not only Batman and superhero fans.

    The game takes place on the famous Arkham Island where an Asylum has been build many-many years ago for the worst criminals Gotham can offer. It happens that The Joker has been captured by the Bats and taken in, but the Dark Knight suspects there is something going on in the background and takes his nemesis in himself. Shortly after a riot is started and The Joker gets loose. Now it's clear that the clown has something on his mind and Batman has to stop him. The story is intense and interesting as Bruce Wayne slowly puts together the pieces of Joker's grand plan. As you progress several of Batman's greatest foes will try to stop you, most notably Killer Croc, Poison Ivy or Bane, but others are introduced too. Some of them get bigger space others are bit players, but the point is that they are in the game and by their presence they make it richer.

    The graphics are decent, but there are flaws here and there. Batman and The Joker look superb, but detail of minor characters aren't on that level and some even look ugly. Other than that, the island is looks beautiful and from the distance you can see Gotham, the city of sins. The game is very well optimized on the PC so gamers with older rigs won't have problem running it.

    Even tough the island isn't overwhelmingly large, there is a lot to do. The main campaign will take around 8 hours to finish plus you can solve the puzzles and collect the question marks The Riddler left for you. By doing those you unlock character profiles, concept arts and more, so it's far from time wasting. Also by specific scanning stone tables on the island you can unlock recordings that tell you about the story of Arkham Asylum narrated by Amadeus Arkham himself. Probably the most interesting collectibles are the patient interview tapes that are scattered around the island. Some of the villains were interviewed in the facility and you can listen to these well composed dialogues. If you want to complete the main story with all the collectibles you will spend around 14+ hours on the island. When this is done you can try challenge missions where you have to beat scores by beating thugs. Sounds interesting and it adds to the game. This is the place where you can perfect you combat skills as the challenges get more and more difficult. The other half of them puts you in rooms where you have to complete 3, mostly skill-based tasks.

    With the near perfect free flow combat Arkham City is a near perfect game that finally delivers not only to fans of the genre but also to Batman and superhero fans. In fact, those who are not really in comic books should consider this game for first. It's a joy to play every second of this game. Arkham Asylum set the bar for every single superhero game that comes after 2009. It's a benchmark and an example to follow for every publisher and developer.

    Rating: 90/100; Replay Value: 3/5; To Beat: 8 hours (main campaign), 14 hours (campaign with collectibles); Played on: normal.    … Expand
  42. lavalampjoe
    Aug 31, 2013
    9
    Outstanding game in every way great production values, tight responsive controls, great story and a bunch of challenges to tackle along the way. I'm not a big Batman fan so I didn't recognise half the side characters who made an appearance in various ways, but dealing with the themed fights/puzzles/challenges was a lot of fun.
  43. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 9
    Story : 8
    Sound : 9
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    Overall : 9
  44. wshqjc
    Oct 21, 2013
    9
    I played through the game in less than 10 hours, but after I passed the last mission which I defeated Joker and resent him back to the asylum, I still want to know more about the next story. The game gives players a film-like impression and the story movie has a high level standard. Combat system and weapon/tool system is designed so perfect that let you interact with environment fluently.I played through the game in less than 10 hours, but after I passed the last mission which I defeated Joker and resent him back to the asylum, I still want to know more about the next story. The game gives players a film-like impression and the story movie has a high level standard. Combat system and weapon/tool system is designed so perfect that let you interact with environment fluently. It is the combat and weapon/tool make batman be a real batman.… Expand
  45. debigman
    May 22, 2014
    10
    There really is no other score appropriate for this game. I don't hand out many 10's, but this game deserves it. Beautiful textures, smooth gameplay, tight controls, and a good storyline make this a must-buy.
  46. Daw11
    Feb 23, 2014
    10
    Arkham Asylum is definitely one of the best game of this genre. I played it at hard difficulty and it took me more than 15 hours to complete all levels. The gameplay is simple but really funny and except for some boss fights the game is generally pretty easy.
  47. Krizuwe
    Jan 22, 2014
    8
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la generación, apartado gráfico, historia y jugabilidad impresionantes. Es un juegazo, los combates, la acción y el doblaje hacen de este juego uno de mis favoritos, una joya, lo recomiendo totalmente, imprescindible. Sin lugar a dudas junto al City y al Origins estamos ante para mi una de las mejores sagas de esta generación.
  48. markwhitton
    Nov 20, 2013
    10
    Batman Arkham Asylum was one of the freshest, most interesting and action packed surprises of my entire gaming life! The fight system used in this game shocked me as to how flawless the movements looked as the combination of attacks used was insanely smooth… Seriously, a truly fantastic combat system… That aside the story was fascinating, the graphics were flawless and the environmentsBatman Arkham Asylum was one of the freshest, most interesting and action packed surprises of my entire gaming life! The fight system used in this game shocked me as to how flawless the movements looked as the combination of attacks used was insanely smooth… Seriously, a truly fantastic combat system… That aside the story was fascinating, the graphics were flawless and the environments were large (but not too large), detailed and well presented! The game as a whole was amazing and was an experience I never expected from a video game under the Batman name! Well worth the play; even if you don’t really care for Batman as a character!… Expand
  49. sengork
    Nov 24, 2013
    9
    This is the best implementation of batman the character I've ever played. The nightmare scenes are a great and unexpected touch to this game. One star off for the game being incapable of loading levels so you can revisit some of the highlight areas (Scarecrow).
  50. AliveSirus
    Feb 24, 2014
    9
    The first game of the Arkham franchise. Batman Arkham Asylum concentrates on the Asylum and how everything really works there. It's the only place in Batman's universe that is only known as a place where all criminals go when apprehended by Batman. RockSteady Studios decided to have the game take place so all of us gamers and Batman lovers will know what Arkham Asylum is capable of and howThe first game of the Arkham franchise. Batman Arkham Asylum concentrates on the Asylum and how everything really works there. It's the only place in Batman's universe that is only known as a place where all criminals go when apprehended by Batman. RockSteady Studios decided to have the game take place so all of us gamers and Batman lovers will know what Arkham Asylum is capable of and how the house rules is unique compared to your usual prison. Going straight to the game play, it is an Action Adventure game. You, playing as the Dark Knight himself, will have all of the gadgets to strategically take down thugs and bosses. The game is easy for casual players, even on Hard mode, casual players who are looking for challenges can make it through, especially when you're familiar how the game play goes.

    Note: I will not state specifics here to avoid spoilers so discover it yourselves guys!

    Moving on... the story of the game itself is really detailed, perfectly narrated, and very dark and it points specifically in Arkham Asylum. The Lifespan of the game is somewhat great, you have achievements, riddles, trophies, unlockables and story tapes to find in the game which can make you busy throughout.

    Overall the game itself is great, mechanics wise its simple, audio and voice narration is well-done by Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, and the story is well polished. A must have!    … Expand
  51. 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.
  52. TheSwagMaster
    Apr 9, 2014
    10
    All I really have to say is, and all I REALLY need to say is... This game defiantly deserved its GOTY award. This is one of my favorite series, and this game in particular is my favorite so far.
  53. 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.
  54. phwaap
    Apr 4, 2016
    9
    I made the mistake of playing this after Arkham City so my impression is probably slightly biased. In comparison I found this a noticeable step down. The environment especially was no where near as exciting and felt confining. Story was ok and the voice acting spotty but sometimes good. The mechanics of Batman weren't as polished either. Overall, worth playing but I can't possibly seeI made the mistake of playing this after Arkham City so my impression is probably slightly biased. In comparison I found this a noticeable step down. The environment especially was no where near as exciting and felt confining. Story was ok and the voice acting spotty but sometimes good. The mechanics of Batman weren't as polished either. Overall, worth playing but I can't possibly see how you would put this on the same level as Arkham City.… Expand
  55. EremitaJ
    Aug 17, 2014
    8
    It's a great game, the ambietation is good, the controls work fine and the challenges work well. The only problem is the really short camapign, but it's preatty fun. Ah, and have I mentioned the giant muscular Joker? Like... what the **** EIDOS? Joker is all about brains, not about sheer force and power.
  56. RedolfoDias99
    Aug 27, 2014
    9
    The batman game fans always want , with stunning graphics, cool plot, and awesome combat system, this is one of this gen best games.You definitely dont want to miss this one.
  57. KAOS661
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    Excellent is not the best word to describe this game. Epic, on the other hand, is. Great in every aspect, this game will give you a true gaming experience and you will love it even more if you are a Batman fan like me. No negative things to point out really. Best Batman game of all time.
  58. jelikey
    Oct 10, 2016
    8
    On a whole this game is excellent. It gets you into the story and keeps you there until the game ends. I loved the controls even though I used an Xbox 360 controller on my PC. I would recommend this highly to anyone who wants a good single player action game.
  59. ShawnD
    Oct 4, 2017
    8
    It's hard to give a review for Arkham Asylum because Arkham City is far superior in every possible way. At the time this came out, it was about 8/10 and worth paying full price. In 2017, I would say you should buy this game if it's on sale for $10 or less.
  60. jackwcritic
    Jan 25, 2015
    9
    Batman Arkham Asylum-a detailed review

    Plot summary: Joker has took control of Arkham Asylum,releasing murderers freaks and monsters,he is planning something huge,stop him. Batman Arkham Asylum is a dark,gritty take on the dark knight.The good thing is that it stays true to the comics with many familiar villains and a general batman story.But the plot has many twists and turns with    Batman Arkham Asylum-a detailed review

    Plot summary:
    Joker has took control of Arkham Asylum,releasing murderers freaks and monsters,he is planning something huge,stop him.

    Batman Arkham Asylum is a dark,gritty take on the dark knight.The good thing is that it stays true to the comics with many familiar villains and a general batman story.But the plot has many twists and turns with a variety of challenges along the way.

    The game play is one of the best fighting action games I have ever seen.Its simple attack,combo and dodge. Thats what makes it good, its simple yet incredibly satisfying to punch a thug in the face the fly kick him across the room.You can get upgrades to upgrade certain moves you can do.Like combos and an move called an inverted take down where you can take down a thug from above them.

    The graphics are great,they have a very dark,dirty tone to them.Which sets the mood for Arkham Asylum.The character designs are brilliant-Batman has a bad ass suit.The joker looks like joker but more realistic and dark than ever.And everything just looks great.

    Overall I think Batman Arkham Asylum is a really good game.I thoroughly enjoyed it,I give it a solid 9/10    … Expand
  61. Sanastusa
    Nov 3, 2015
    9
    Justice. Fists. Batman.
    You are the caped crusader who is playing tango with your ultimate nemesis, the Joker. With a good handful of other villains added into the story, all well connected oh how and why. You can find so many hidden gems playing through Arkham Asylum that explore the story of other not so popular villains and characters in the Batman universe. Game is very linear but    Justice. Fists. Batman.
    You are the caped crusader who is playing tango with your ultimate nemesis, the Joker. With a good handful of other villains added into the story, all well connected oh how and why. You can find so many hidden gems playing through Arkham Asylum that explore the story of other not so popular villains and characters in the Batman universe. Game is very linear but that is not a bad thing, the story is well thought out and plays out much like a comic book or several comic books. Roughly 10 hours of gameplay if you work on the story and some of the riddles around Arkham, I ended with about 75% completion on the first go through on hard difficulty.
    Only negative thing I would point out is some of the dialogue in non cut scenes between Batman and characters is bland and dull with very little emotion or effort put fourth. Dry.    … Expand
  62. bskierys
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    You never felt like Batman more than in this game. You can feel the fear of your enemies and you can investigate like the best detective ever thanks to your wits and advanced tech. The atmosphere of the deserted asylum in this semi-open world is really well executed.
    The world is structured in a semi-open way and this is perfect for telling a story with linear gameplay and for hiding    You never felt like Batman more than in this game. You can feel the fear of your enemies and you can investigate like the best detective ever thanks to your wits and advanced tech. The atmosphere of the deserted asylum in this semi-open world is really well executed.
    The world is structured in a semi-open way and this is perfect for telling a story with linear gameplay and for hiding collectibles. It is almost like a 3D Metroidvania game, where you unlock new abilities just backtrack to the old area to get to the place that was previously inaccessible. And this gives an opportunity to hide a lot of collectibles. They are plenty of them but it was a joy to find them all.
    But this is the combat system that gave this game so much appreciation and I have to admit that it is well deserved. The combat is fluid and satisfying.
    This game is just a warm-up for the next games where the world really opens for the player, but I have to admit that this one has the best atmosphere out of all three games thanks to its closed structure.    … Expand
  63. frankelbarbado
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    This is the one that star it all. In this game you feel like the Batman. Some said that Arkham City is better for being an open game and I do love that, but there is something special in being in the asylum hunting the Joker. One of the greatest games ever!
  64. zimmer600
    Aug 19, 2017
    5
    The game is good, but it does not reach the masterpiece (as all authoritative publications screamed about it), a primitive combat system and monotony, in general, it came to an end with difficulty. But if you are a fan of Batman, the trilogy of Arkham is obligatory for passage.
  65. Wilcoo
    Jul 8, 2015
    9
    Good story that i liked while i was playing.I recommend this game to everyone.İf you have a hesitation to buy game, dont believe the hesitation.Buy and enjoy :)
  66. CheeseLord
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    Very good game, let's go for pros and cons now

    PROS: Graphics are good for a old game
    Very good combat, it is recommended you get the critical strike upgrade, combat does take time to master
    Think like a detective

    CONS
    There is none!

    you must get this game.
  67. edem46
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of the best comic book adaptation game that i have ever played.
  68. Cougargames
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    Imagine a good batman game thats absolutely amazing well here you go, combat is the most dissapointing part of this game but the story stealth and gadgets make all that up this game is defintely an esssential.
  69. Salasgz
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    Aunque presenta entornos relativamente serrados se puede disfrutar de los entornos, la verdad no recuerdo mucho lo jugué hace tanto tiempo
  70. AbeMC
    Jul 10, 2017
    8
    Smaller and more intimate than any of its successors, Arkham Asylum thrives on its story, atmosphere and punchy free-flow gameplay. While missing the blatant heroics of Arkham City and Knight (and Origins), Asylum uses its smaller scope to provide a plethora of intricate details that would be lost in a larger game. A video-gaming classic.
    Total size on my hard drive: 8 GB
    You can view    Smaller and more intimate than any of its successors, Arkham Asylum thrives on its story, atmosphere and punchy free-flow gameplay. While missing the blatant heroics of Arkham City and Knight (and Origins), Asylum uses its smaller scope to provide a plethora of intricate details that would be lost in a larger game. A video-gaming classic.
    Total size on my hard drive: 8 GB
    You can view the opening of the game here.

    ++ No more Games For Windows Live (GFWL). It is gone.

    + Though older now, Arkham Asylum still looks great (Unreal 3). And, being older, it’s fairly easy to crank up the fancy settings.
    + Great voice-acting. Many major characters from Batman: The Animated Series are here, headlined by Hamill and Conroy, and includes Arleen Sorkin’s only appearance in the Batman games as Harley Quinn (Sorkin was replaced by Tara Strong for Arkham City and later installments).
    + Great soundtrack. Not as heroic as Arkham City’s, but darker and more moody.
    + Great atmosphere. Reeks of macabre gloom.
    + A large gallery of rogues in spite of being the smallest Arkham game (Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Bane, Joker, Zsasz and others).
    + The first iteration of the rhythmic Arkham combat is very satisfying, though with fewer gadgets and special moves compared to later games.
    + Packed with trivia and collectibles. Be sure to randomly scan with X-ray vision every now and then; you never know what you might discover. Refreshing to have some that are NOT Riddler-related.

    +/- Decent story. Once the Joker takes over, the momentum doesn’t slow until the end of the game. A few things might not make sense if you think about them too much, though.
    +/- Many narrow corridors make some levels feel very restricted.
    +/- Can be confusing to navigate. Sometimes you’re supposed to turn around and backtrack, but nothing tells you to do so.
    +/- Challenge maps are indeed challenging, but there aren’t as many as in later games. Still great for practicing the combat.

    - Backtracking. There is a lot of it. Clear an area, proceed on, get a new gadget, go back and – whoops, there are new thugs in the room, time to clear it again.
    - In what becomes a recurring theme in the Arkham games (except Origins, which was created by a different studio), boss battles are lack-luster. Usually they involve a horde-mode of some kind; others require spamming batarangs and dodging.
    - The final boss fight happens from a locked camera perspective. Not sure who thought that was a good idea.

    Arkham Asylum is easily the game that will be remembered for redefining Batman in the genre. While later games in the franchise scale great heights of impossible heroism, it’s Arkham Asylum that remains the preferred choice if you just want to “chill with Batman” without the fate of all of Gotham (and perhaps the world) hanging in the balance.    … Expand
  71. 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
  72. HammerExcellent
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    + Fighting mechanics
    + Long-lasting gameplay duration
    + 2010 is fine for a game in graphics
    + Plenty of side quests

    -Easy boss battles (Especially that last boss)
    -Repetitive gameplay
  73. Dco326
    Aug 16, 2022
    7
    Kapiram da je za to vreme bila top ali je sve bila gora i gora, onda bug sa videom kada ne mogu da ga ogledam normalno jako je smarao i bug zadnji boss nisam mogao da ga predjem. Repetativan kombat upgrades su onako, likovi su top ali ono boss fight su meh bili.
  74. Killercaden
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    This game is a amazing 3rd person combat game playing as Batman! All of the different bosses such as Harley Quinn, The Joker, The scarecrow and Killer croc! But the main part of the game is to get face to face with Joker. (Obviously) You also have a bunch of classic Batman tools! This game is very fun and it is very hard to beat!
  75. Acathefaca
    Sep 1, 2016
    10
    I never really liked any super hero,but when I played this game,Batman became my favorite series.I read,watched and played everything about Batman.
    10/10 not any game can take hours of my life
  76. 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.
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  77. seifershneider
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    This game is a true homage to the Dark Knight. Batman Arkham Asylum is a game that delivers an amazing experience. The gameplay is very easy to access and is quite enjoyable. Rockstady passion for the DC hero can be felt through the graphics, the sound, the environment, and the quest. It is true that the story line takes place in a relatively confined environment (the Arkham Asylum), andThis game is a true homage to the Dark Knight. Batman Arkham Asylum is a game that delivers an amazing experience. The gameplay is very easy to access and is quite enjoyable. Rockstady passion for the DC hero can be felt through the graphics, the sound, the environment, and the quest. It is true that the story line takes place in a relatively confined environment (the Arkham Asylum), and that the boss fights could have been more spectacular, but these small drawbacks don't hinder an other wise exceptional experience. It is aesthetically superb with a great Gothic vibe. (yes even in 2015, the game has graphically aged pretty well). I am looking forward to jump on Batman: Arkham City!

    Verdict: A    … Expand
  78. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    7
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  79. fireyose
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    WHAT A NIGHT! Best paced and action packed Batman game ever. The story is constantly evolving. Each villain has their special environment and the battles with them are fun and not too dragged out. Gadgets, movement and the fighting are all top notch and were a blast to experiment with.

    Played this in 2017 and it aged very well. Rocksteady did an amazing job. Before this, hero games were    WHAT A NIGHT! Best paced and action packed Batman game ever. The story is constantly evolving. Each villain has their special environment and the battles with them are fun and not too dragged out. Gadgets, movement and the fighting are all top notch and were a blast to experiment with.

    Played this in 2017 and it aged very well. Rocksteady did an amazing job. Before this, hero games were a mockery. A perfect game for its time.    … Expand
  80. Andromeda707
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    8.4/10
    Продолжая впервые проходить знаковые игры десятилетней давности, я не мог обойти стороной серию Batman: Arkham, которую до момента карантина я активно игнорировал, и очень зря.
    Признаться, я никогда не просто не был фанатом, но и вовсе не играл в игры жанра "стелс" (ну или почти не играл, если не считать некоторые инди-проекты). Даже сейчас, в 2020 году, спустя столько лет после    8.4/10
    Продолжая впервые проходить знаковые игры десятилетней давности, я не мог обойти стороной серию Batman: Arkham, которую до момента карантина я активно игнорировал, и очень зря.
    Признаться, я никогда не просто не был фанатом, но и вовсе не играл в игры жанра "стелс" (ну или почти не играл, если не считать некоторые инди-проекты). Даже сейчас, в 2020 году, спустя столько лет после релиза игры, я был удивлён, насколько много в этой игре именно стелс-элементов, так как в памяти моей из 2009 года отложилось разве что "бессмысленное мочилово тупых мускулистых мужиков". Как ни странно, на файтинг (не такой уж и бессмысленный) в этой игре уделено, мне кажется, не больше 15% от общего времени, которое я провёл в игре, если не меньше. И при всём при этом игра оказалась невероятно насыщенной на те или иные геймплейные элементы, она просто-таки напичкана ими, что и не удивительно, ведь в Arkham Asylum нет открытого мира, или даже "условного открытого мира", как было в Assassin's Creed II, который я прошёл за пару дней до прохождения симулятора человека-летучей мыши. Кстати это абсолютная правда, ведь огромное количество времени ты ощущаешь себя именно что в шкуре Бэтмана, ползаешь по пещерам, пробираешься к злодеям через окольные пути в виде вентиляционных шахт. Именно этой атмосферы зачастую не хватает от фильмов по данному персонажу, и именно тут ты вспоминаешь, что олицетворяет наш герой в плаще именно что летучую мышь.
    О злодеях и других персонажах, которые занимают львиную долю основного сюжета игры, можно говорить много и все уже всё о них сказали - они прекрасны, диалоги с ними интересны и ожидаемы, битвы с ними запоминаются, и так далее. Эта игра, сочетающая в себе интересный геймплей и не менее интересный сюжет с массой интересных персонажей без различных статистов (снова мне вспоминаются бессмысленные и забытые всеми персонажи в первой части Assassin's Creed), действительно прекрасна и заслуживает внимания каждого любителя впечатляющих и интересных трипл-эй проектов.    … Expand
  81. CoreGamer1408
    May 14, 2019
    8
    Really enjoyable slick cinematic movie-esque Batman experience and all-round fun adventure for the worlds greatest detective. Really impressed with the production value and bug free play through. It all totally worked as in the story, trash mobs, bosses, fun gadgets, upgrades and ending. My only nagging thought was this would be even more cool in open world.
  82. nitorita
    Aug 30, 2019
    7
    The story is amazing and the graphics are greatly ahead of the times for such a game from 2009, but the combat is insanely repetitive.

    All you do is mash the attack button, grapple and dive on enemies every so often, and explore a bunch of alternate routes and vents to get silent assassinations. Some may argue that flashiness is what Batman's about, but the combat bored me a bit by how    The story is amazing and the graphics are greatly ahead of the times for such a game from 2009, but the combat is insanely repetitive.

    All you do is mash the attack button, grapple and dive on enemies every so often, and explore a bunch of alternate routes and vents to get silent assassinations. Some may argue that flashiness is what Batman's about, but the combat bored me a bit by how simple and one-dimensional it was.

    In any case, the game is good, but it has a lot of room for improvement. If the enemies weren't so simplistic and the bosses weren't just recycled copies of each other, the game would be a lot more enjoyable.    … Expand
  83. S0pun
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    Я жалею, что познакомился с этой серией очень поздно, великие игры.
  84. 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
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. yamil18
    Sep 2, 2020
    6
    Si te gusta mucho batman jugalo tiene combates con el espantapájaros y mecánicas de hack and slash, y cosas de plataformas y aventuras aun así se siente un poco quedado en ese sentido, al principio es muy lento después el juego te pone eufórico pero después no puede sostenerse así hasta el final, los escenarios son muy oscuros, el modo detective es agotador, para encontrar los secretosSi te gusta mucho batman jugalo tiene combates con el espantapájaros y mecánicas de hack and slash, y cosas de plataformas y aventuras aun así se siente un poco quedado en ese sentido, al principio es muy lento después el juego te pone eufórico pero después no puede sostenerse así hasta el final, los escenarios son muy oscuros, el modo detective es agotador, para encontrar los secretos que deja el acertijo, ver que enemigos usan armas de fuego, ayuda al sigilo, pero a veces te ves obligado a pasar gran parte del juego en modo detective y eso es cansador. poca variedad de tonalidades. Al final termina prevaleciendo su estilo hack and Slash con elementos de otros géneros. No obstante transmite de manera muy eficaz lo que se sentiría ser batman, y ese es su punto mas fuerte. Es bueno pero no es un juego de 10… Expand
  88. 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
  89. 4ya5h1
    Apr 1, 2022
    6
    gameplay is ok, but not great, a few fights with boses are really bad and the last one, with GIGA JOKER is terrible, plot is bad and lore of dc comics not used well enough. but actually it was pretty good to play
  90. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 89 IIIIIIIIII====================
  91. 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.
  92. sosuss
    May 20, 2019
    9
    Emotions are too unrealistic.I dont know did u notice but you re doin same thing in some levels.without these game is awesome.Mark Hamill and Kevin made a great job
  93. 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
  94. ArcanaThe4th
    Sep 23, 2019
    7
    Truly, this is a great game. I love the setting, love the collectathon aspect, love the connection to the comics, and I think I have never seen a game that loves its source material as much.

    However, as I am not big on comics, I feel like a lot of references and plot points fly over my head. Also, this game has this awful habit of never shutting up, every scene has to have someone    Truly, this is a great game. I love the setting, love the collectathon aspect, love the connection to the comics, and I think I have never seen a game that loves its source material as much.

    However, as I am not big on comics, I feel like a lot of references and plot points fly over my head. Also, this game has this awful habit of never shutting up, every scene has to have someone talking over and threatening Batman or something. While this seems to be about creating an oppressive atmosphere, it was just annoying and I played the game on mute. The combat system is also a little too simplistic for me.    … Expand
  95. Crypt
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Ótimo jogo! Batman explora todo o asilo arkham com uma história original e assustadora! Excelente!
  96. Kolert
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    Пожалуй, лучшая часть, среди остальных в своей серии. Играл с удовольствием.
  97. WLovecraft
    Oct 11, 2019
    5
    I'm not exactly sure what the story was really about and to be quite frank, I found it completely illogical that batman can't detain Joker whenever he got the chance to. I did rather enjoyed playing the game and the graphics were good and it ran well. It was an interesting metroid-like experience.

    So, I think the story wasn't very good. Some of the character designs were bad imho. Too    I'm not exactly sure what the story was really about and to be quite frank, I found it completely illogical that batman can't detain Joker whenever he got the chance to. I did rather enjoyed playing the game and the graphics were good and it ran well. It was an interesting metroid-like experience.

    So, I think the story wasn't very good. Some of the character designs were bad imho. Too many repeated enemies like the bug tank bosses. Like, what's up with that and why? Did imagination on the project end at 2 enemies? Like, a boss became an enemy and that's really bad. And, there was a lot of repeated levels to possibly lengthen out the game.

    I also felt the voice acting wasn't very good on batmans part. Maybe the batman voice actor has gotten too old. He said his lines in most boring way like he has been doing batman for so many years and he's just tired of it but he's voice acting in this game just for the money. It was really bad...I wish they would have just hired another person for the part. Just try someone new, please...The joker was fine but maybe his voice actor should be changed as well. He was in to it for the most part but I felt that he didn't really fit the joker role in this game. For the cartoon he fit it perfectly, though. I also found the ending to be really bad and it abruptly ended. I was dissapointed.

    Anyways, 68% and the game is completed. It's good that there's more modes to play in the game other than the story but I'm not going to waste my time playing it and you shouldn't either. This game was a mediocre experience that I thought would get better but it never did. It was just okay and that's fine. This game is alright.    … Expand
  98. edxtan
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    Batman: Arkham Asylum gives many different ways to approach its combat and stealth, allowing you to become your ideal version of Batman.
  99. fiaco
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    Um excelente jogo, muito bom mesmo, graficos muito bons mesmo com um jogo de 10 anos atras, a jogabilidade falha em alguns aspectos de combate, a historia e boa. Enfim o jogo e muito bom.
  100. Genek13
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    First game in trilogy which brings hope for future Batman games.
    What can I say ? Almost masterpiece :) Great in every aspect with one small annoying thing on the end - Joker Strong Man fight :) for charakter like Joker its a stupid idea to make him like this...
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#1 Best PC Game of 2009
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#7 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  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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