Batman: Arkham City

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  1. MetalShadowX
    Nov 26, 2013
    10
    Aside from a few crashes and slowdowns, the game itself is perfect. It captures Batman in all his wondrous glory. I know I'm easy to please, but this game really is this good.
  2. ADHGO
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    No Doubt, this is the best batman game ever, awesome graphics and physics, with great story
    i finished it 3 times, you can feel batman while playing, even cat woman is great,
  3. Jaragon
    Dec 2, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favorite games I've played this year. It came in a humble bundle i bought and i just started playing it, but then i found out how amazing this game is, i've played quite a lot of it now till after the point where you encounter ra al ghul and the only reason i stopped playing it is when i had to sleep (or when i was stuck and ragequitted ;p)… Expand
  4. InFaMe
    May 14, 2014
    10
    There are no superhero games to get this far ratings...Arkham CIty's content was really deep and well written...it has mediocre free roam , awesome combat mechanics and the right flexibility to fit as the game of year
  5. Felipe9429
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Best Batman Game to date, 100% recommended, PLAY IT, even if you aren't a Batman game, is really fun and enjoyble.
  6. Psycho5556
    Apr 24, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best games ever. I love it because it is the sequel to the really great game, but for me is this better. Because Arkham City is bigger then Arkham Asylum and it is really perfect for me.
  7. phwaap
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    Having received this as a gift and not being a big comic character gamer, I didn't have high hopes of liking this. But I'm glad to say I was entirely wrong. Fantastic all around! The graphics, voice acting, story, and ability to explore made this a must play game.
  8. Marick
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    Is one of the best superhero game .
  9. RedolfoDias99
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    If batman arkham asylum was amazing, what can i do about this one, all the essencials are there, and it have a much larger city with a lot of side quests and riddles.If you are a batman fan you should stick to it, and if youre not stick whit it anyway.
  10. billd75
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    This game is just simply one of the finest and funnest experiences you will ever have the pleasure of playing. I am 41 years old and never thought I would see myself playing a Batman game. However, after hearing just how amazing the combat system was and how great a game it was from every standpoint, I had to try it. I loved it so much, I finished it. So much fun! There are just too manyThis game is just simply one of the finest and funnest experiences you will ever have the pleasure of playing. I am 41 years old and never thought I would see myself playing a Batman game. However, after hearing just how amazing the combat system was and how great a game it was from every standpoint, I had to try it. I loved it so much, I finished it. So much fun! There are just too many things to like about this game. From gliding and kicking people, to swinging from rooftop to rooftop. Mark Hamill is AWESOME as the Joker and the graphics are just amazing. This game has a fun factor that just can't be matched by very many other games besides Bioshock Infinite, or Just Cause 2. If you like awesome hand to hand combat, cool gadgets and high flying action that is on a whole other level. This game has it all! A true pleasure to play and I would recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat. I had a blast playing it!… Expand
  11. yo_mama_so_fat
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    I'M BATMAN. That's pretty much exactly how one feels playing this game. Mix a great storyline with a formidable amount of villains and Arkham City is what you get. One of the best games of it's generation.
  12. Beholda
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    This game is an absolute triumph with near flawless execution. Gameplay and story are combined seamlessly to make not just the greatest superhero game ever made, but one of the greatest games of all time.
  13. Bananamash
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    If you have a powerful PC.play it
    If you don't have a powerful PC.lower the settings and play it
    If you have a family.move out of your house and play it
    If you have a girlfriend.dumps her and play it

    AND FINALLY.....I'm Batman
  14. frankelbarbado
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, is hard to me to pick one between this and Arkham Asylum. The story is great and the action is great. Rocksteady did a great job. 10 of 10!
  15. Wilcoo
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    This is a best game ı have ever played.Everthing is perfect.If you are a batman fan, you should buy it.I wanna talk about ingame.

    -Atmosphere was perfect.While you are playing, you feel the Gotham. -Side missions are good. -Story was perfect.I have never expected Hugo Strange who become powerful enemy. -Boss fights are perfect.My favourite boss fight is against Ra's Al Ghul.    This is a best game ı have ever played.Everthing is perfect.If you are a batman fan, you should buy it.I wanna talk about ingame.

    -Atmosphere was perfect.While you are playing, you feel the Gotham.
    -Side missions are good.
    -Story was perfect.I have never expected Hugo Strange who become powerful enemy.
    -Boss fights are perfect.My favourite boss fight is against Ra's Al Ghul.
    -Strikes are better than Aslyum.I made over 100 that isnt hard to make.
    -Dlc's are perfect.Harley Quinn dlcs is very good.
    -Catwoman,Robin,Nightwing.These are extra heroes that you can play challenges mode or campaign.But you play Catwoman on the main story.
    -Buy and enjoy :)    … Expand
  16. CheeseLord
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very great game, buy it!

    Pros:
    You are batman
    Catwoman is okay though I don't play as her so much
    Excellent combat

    Cons:
    Why did Joker leave?!??
    predator sections are sometimes difficult

    but it's still awesome so you must buy it!!    … Expand
  17. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  18. josetoledo1991
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    Muy buen juego la verdad, le compre en oferta para Steam.

    Cuando le vi me llamo la atención pero también pensé "los juegos basados en películas suelen ser malisimos" pero bueno dejando a un lado la opinión que tenia opte por comprarle, según le instale y empece a probarlo no pude parar de jugarlo hasta pasarmele, cuando lo termine tampoco pude parar de jugarlo hasta tener todo incluso    Muy buen juego la verdad, le compre en oferta para Steam.

    Cuando le vi me llamo la atención pero también pensé "los juegos basados en películas suelen ser malisimos" pero bueno dejando a un lado la opinión que tenia opte por comprarle, según le instale y empece a probarlo no pude parar de jugarlo hasta pasarmele, cuando lo termine tampoco pude parar de jugarlo hasta tener todo incluso las misiones secundarias, una vez terminado me dije a mi mismo "necesito mas como este que es la caña" y me compre el Asylum por lo que al terminarle segun salio fui de cabeza a por el origins :D no defrauda y es bastante bueno, es el tipo juego que nunca deberia faltar en vuestra biblioteca    … Expand
  19. Skitzofreniq
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    Most of the people giving this masterpiece a negative score aren't really judging the game itself. It's laughable really. "Boo-hoo the game erases save-games" "Boo-hoo they delayed the pc version"

    This is how you make a Batman game. I have no complaints about it. It's the perfect superhero game with a lot of boss fights, riddles, ass-kicking, etc. I played it when it just came out on    Most of the people giving this masterpiece a negative score aren't really judging the game itself. It's laughable really. "Boo-hoo the game erases save-games" "Boo-hoo they delayed the pc version"

    This is how you make a Batman game. I have no complaints about it. It's the perfect superhero game with a lot of boss fights, riddles, ass-kicking, etc.

    I played it when it just came out on xbox360. Couple years later I finished Arkham Knight on PS4 and something told me it lacked more than City, so I played it again but now on PC and boy, how right I was. This game has a lot more boss fights, different missions and overall better story. Not saying Arkham Knight was bad, but IMO Arkham City > Arkham Asylum > Arkham Knight.    … Expand
  20. Nojbee
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    Batman Arkham City is the BEST Batman game all time. No doubt. Good story, nice graphics, the fight system is excelent. I am a huge Batman fan, so I am grateful to the developers for this great game.
  21. omer123
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    if you a big fan of batman u should already play this game this is the best game of 2011 for me it had some bad ass cutsceans spectacular voice acting and any great collectebales and one of my favorite villan from mark haml joker he is very awsome villanu can say the good in this game is thegadgets u can used for stealth passing mission a lot of stuffs my favorite boss fight in these gameif you a big fan of batman u should already play this game this is the best game of 2011 for me it had some bad ass cutsceans spectacular voice acting and any great collectebales and one of my favorite villan from mark haml joker he is very awsome villanu can say the good in this game is thegadgets u can used for stealth passing mission a lot of stuffs my favorite boss fight in these game is rash al ghul he is **** awsome the game had an awsome soundtrack all the bosses are awsome in this game it deserve a 10/10 it is masterpiece i will murder who talk a **** thing in these game i finished it 9 times… Expand
  22. edem46
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    The Best in the Arkham Trilogy. The story, soundtrack, voice acting, everything in this game is perfect.
  23. nestibeqiri
    Feb 22, 2016
    10
    It's simply a masterpiece. Batman Arkham City gets almost everything right. From the excellent combat, to the thrilling story, this game offers so much quality right off the bat (see what I did there?). I could complain that the open-world is not so extensive, but it would be a poor judgment, because this game's open world fits flawlessly. And, this game is not just a simple beat em up, itIt's simply a masterpiece. Batman Arkham City gets almost everything right. From the excellent combat, to the thrilling story, this game offers so much quality right off the bat (see what I did there?). I could complain that the open-world is not so extensive, but it would be a poor judgment, because this game's open world fits flawlessly. And, this game is not just a simple beat em up, it also features different gadgets that are so useful in combat. They open so many possibilities to perform tactics, and that's why the combat works perfectly in this game. It's smooth and satisfying. But, if you like to hide in the shadows, this game also allows you to play stealthy. And, because of the perfectly designed levels, this game allows you to make some awesome stealth tactics. I also enjoyed the story of this game so much. It's pretty intriguing and entertaining. with well-written characters. Joker is awesome in this game, and Mark Hammil voiced this character with passion. I also really liked the ending. So, this is a no-brainer, this game gets a 10/10. It's one of the best games I've every played.
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 9/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Sound: 10/10
    UI: 10/10    … Expand
  24. SuperMarioBro
    May 15, 2016
    10
    This game - my favorite stels game of all. Awesome storyline, gameplay and graphics. I love this game by storyline and stels... I love stels, but there stels - better of all))
  25. DanBenevenuto
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    In my mind BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY is the best super hero game of his decade until today. This game is perfect, the history is perfect, the final ending is perfect. The bossfights are all great. New bat equipments, you can also play catwoman and beatdown Two Face.
  26. Mitya64
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Это игра изумительна. 12 из 10. Прошел больше 10 раз эту игру.
  27. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Supero en todos los apartados con respecto al Asylum, uno de mis juegos de la infancia y preferidos, tanto que me lo pase 14 veces xD.
  28. CoreGamer1408
    May 14, 2019
    10
    I could copy paste my opinion on Asylum. 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. With the added caveat the Arkham world is now set to a open map level design. Nothing about this game peed me off. It all totally worked as in theI could copy paste my opinion on Asylum. 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. With the added caveat the Arkham world is now set to a open map level design. Nothing about this game peed me off. It all totally worked as in the exploration, story, trash mobs, bosses, fun gadgets, upgrades and ending. In retrospect the best Batman and Arkham game to date.… Expand
  29. S0pun
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    Я жалею, что познакомился с этой серией очень поздно, великие игры. Доктор Фриз - лучший босс в истории видеоигр(ну по моему мнению), так как файт с ним представлен в виде некой головоломки с самообучаемостью босса, подобного я не видел.Я жалею, что познакомился с этой серией очень поздно, великие игры. Доктор Фриз - лучший босс в истории видеоигр(ну по моему мнению), так как файт с ним представлен в виде некой головоломки с самообучаемостью босса, подобного я не видел.
  30. aralath
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Wonderful game with lots of side missions. You can spend hundreds of hours just wandering around Arkham
  31. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    S+
    An all time classic.
    Improves in every way to its predecessor . Best Superhero game yet.
    Full of content. It has 2 games worth of villains and boss fights.
    Highly recommended.
  32. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    This game is as good as the Arkham series gets in terms of a whole package...The story is really griping, the combat from Asylum has been upgraded by 200% and there are more sidequests and more...riddler trophies. If it's the first time you're playing for this game go through the whole thing as Batman(story,new game plus and the challenges as batman alongside the dlc) otherwise only playThis game is as good as the Arkham series gets in terms of a whole package...The story is really griping, the combat from Asylum has been upgraded by 200% and there are more sidequests and more...riddler trophies. If it's the first time you're playing for this game go through the whole thing as Batman(story,new game plus and the challenges as batman alongside the dlc) otherwise only play it if you're a completionist...… Expand
  33. Eliloq
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Batman será un murcielago, pero en las peliculas y videojuegos de superheroes es el más pijudo
  34. erimsunlu
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest (if not the greatest) superhero stories i have seen in this medium up there with Marvel's Spider-man. Smart additions to the gameplay with improved smooth, free flowing combat and a rich, dark and gritty gotham city makes this game far ahead of its time. Absolute classic.
  35. Genek13
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Even if Ill try very hard I will not be able to find a single flaw in this game :)
    Masterpiece in every aspect :)
  36. Evenstar1985
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Out of all Arkham series games, this was the cherry on top, best game/sequel ever made by Rocksteady.
  37. pedraww
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    All the mechanics were recycled from Arkham Asylum. Only a few innovations on that area. However, the story of Arkham City is the best of the whole franchise.
  38. 40mangunshot
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    The best superhero video game ever and also one of the best video games of all time!!!!
    Simply, a true video game masterpiece.
  39. Prometheus1241
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    It is a classic right now, so i don't think i should write anything. Simply a masterpiece.
  40. MsLobster
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This is one of my favorite games of all time. I started playing this and Arkham Asylum, knowing very little about Batman and i fell in love with this character as well as the world itself.

    The gameplay is extremely fun to play, easy to learn and hard to master, the exact type of gameplay i love. You feel like a badass, fighting large groups of enemies, both in the combat and predator    This is one of my favorite games of all time. I started playing this and Arkham Asylum, knowing very little about Batman and i fell in love with this character as well as the world itself.

    The gameplay is extremely fun to play, easy to learn and hard to master, the exact type of gameplay i love. You feel like a badass, fighting large groups of enemies, both in the combat and predator sections. Traveling around the world, gliding, and using the grappling hook is very satisfying. The sound and graphics hold up very well.

    The world is rich, engaging and full of little details. It is clear that a lot of care and effort were put into this game. The characters are interesting, with superb voice acting especially from Kavin Konroy's Batman and Mark Hammil's joker. The plot is full of surprises and there is a lot of content to enjoy.

    From what i understand there where a couple of controversies surrounding this game upon launch. Things that include optimization problems and unnecessary DLCs. However, the game is easy to run well today, and you can get the GOTY edition in order to receive all of the DLC's.

    This game is fantastic and I cannot recommend it enough.    … Expand
  41. Psicobruh
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best gamesof Arkham Trilogy ever, no doubts. The combat system is fluid, meeting the villains is incredible and the story is absolutely fantastic. Every Batman fan should play this game.
  42. Thejodjeremie
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    This game is one of if not the best batman game ever. The combat is great, there's some many sick boss fights and the story is awesome and it looks great on pc.
  43. pur__0_0__
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    I just finished playing Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition and I absolutely loved it. Batman has always been an interesting character and the Arkhamverse is able to bring out the joy of being the caped crusader. While Batman: Arkham Asylum was a great game in itself, after playing this game Asylum just seems like a demo.

    Once again we have Batman pitted against Joker, and this    I just finished playing Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition and I absolutely loved it. Batman has always been an interesting character and the Arkhamverse is able to bring out the joy of being the caped crusader. While Batman: Arkham Asylum was a great game in itself, after playing this game Asylum just seems like a demo.

    Once again we have Batman pitted against Joker, and this time he's dying because of the Venom that he had taken in a huge dose in the boss level of Arkham Asylum. And he tricked Batman into catching him and injecting him with his blood, such that Batman also gets infected. Joker also sent his blood into all the hospitals of Gotham, which could cause everyone to die. Meanwhile the events take place in Arkham City, a prototype city that is set up by Wayne Enterprises.

    Unlike the previous game, we are already given many gadgets. We have to either discover the other ones later on or they are occasionally disabled to add to the challenge. Some levels also require to use a huge arsenal of gadgets and strategies like in battling Mr Freeze or Clayface. We also get to control Catwoman. She's hard to adapt to in the beginning, but eventually you get the hang of it.

    The only problem I had was that there was too much to do here, unlike Arkham Asylum where I could at least keep track of the events. I didn't even get the time to play the extra stories of Nightwing and attempting the challenges since I had other games to play, and I didn't want to waste time here since I had already completed the story. But these are just subjective opinions. I'm really happy I got this game on Epic when it was given out. Now that I have completed it I will try out Arkham Knight next and tell how I felt playing that game.    … Expand
  44. Cibermesias
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    This is the ultimate Batman simulator. Story, graphics, gameplay, VOICE ACTINGS, extras, collectibles, lore... everything is perfect!
  45. MateusMariano
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    O jogo pegou tudo do primeiro título e melhorou em nível avassalador. Ainda não temos um título equivalente para outros heróis no mundo dos games.

    Fica o aviso para jogarem o jogo até zerar, sem parar por muitos dias, os controles são muito bons mas lembrar de tudo depois de um tempo é muito sofrível.
  46. Tekin1inci
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    A real superhero game

    A series of dreary that I can play over and over again with pleasure, Masterpiece.
  47. JDM21145
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra sin duda! Historia y personajes interesentes con mecanicas bien logradas ademas de entretenidas. los detalles, referencias, soundrack, misiones secundarias etc son de lo mejor en videojuegos de superheroes.
  48. MrPajamas
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    When I finished Batman: Arkham Asylum, I was clear that this was the best Batman game ever released, so I didn't expect Arkham City to beat the previous episode. But I was wrong and Batman: Arkham City is even better. The developers probably already had a plan to continue at that time, because what they prepared for us here several times surpasses the previous part. Batman is back in allWhen I finished Batman: Arkham Asylum, I was clear that this was the best Batman game ever released, so I didn't expect Arkham City to beat the previous episode. But I was wrong and Batman: Arkham City is even better. The developers probably already had a plan to continue at that time, because what they prepared for us here several times surpasses the previous part. Batman is back in all his beauty with the Joker. I've already praised both of these characters enough in Arkham Asylum, and it's not different here in Arkham City. Harley Quinn is also back, along with a few new characters, such as Penguin and Hugo Strange. They also do not lag behind and are quality characters. What I praised in the previous part was that the game had a perfect atmosphere. It is also here and is perhaps even better, because this time we have not only a small insane asylum, but the whole city, which is already bigger and therefore we have a greater opportunity, with the fact that there are still secondary tasks. The story is excellent and is even better than the one from the previous part. I would also like to mention the battles themselves, which are even better and especially with Catwomen you will massacre enemas like butter. Again, I try to avoid spoilers, but right at the beginning we get the opportunity to play for Catwoman and I can gladly tell you that this is not the last time we get the opportunity to play for this character. Catwoman is terribly OP and she plays with her better in my opinion than under Batman, but that's purely my opinion and I'm a little away from the main topic. So apart from the new playable character, the story is even better than the one from the previous game, and will we even see a few, say, battered moments of Batman, which I might compare a little to Far Cry? That sounds pretty crazy, doesn't it? You better not take the comparison seriously and just take it that there are parts in the game in the style of Scarecrow's passages from the previous part, they are just even better here. In short, the game takes what worked in the previous one and improves it to the maximum and adds a few new features. An excellent game for me and perfection for Batman fans. I recommend it, especially to Batman fans, but I also believe that ordinary players will enjoy the game.… Expand
  49. Dustfoxx
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    One of my all-time favorite game. It improves on everything from Arkham Asylum. The combat is better, the stealth is better and the gliding is better. The story is a bit less focused but that's partly because they make use of so many Batman villains in the story which is a good thing.
  50. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    10
    I am night. Might be the best comic book game ever made. Perfect with everything. Perfect.
  51. Saiteja123
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant gameplay which also includes an awesome twist. Story also very interesting… Expand
  52. That_Normie7
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    the best batman game so far i have nothing to say the user score above says it all simply a open world masterpiece.
  53. I9gz
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    The gameplay is deeper, with every one of its elements feeling important, the story is more intricate without getting too caught up in spectacle without bringing a deeper meaning to the Batman mythos, and the efficiency of the open world formula lets you forgive a couple of underwhelming side missions.
  54. Slxdge02
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    The Good Stuff +

    A fun, engaging and satisfying Open-World to explore. Side-Quests are all unique and really interesting and well written. The Boss Fights have more creativity to approach them especially Mr. Freeze. There are 3 playable Characters(Batman,Catwoman,Robin) that are all very different. The performance of the Joker is phenomenal. The Gameplay have been refined and    The Good Stuff +

    A fun, engaging and satisfying Open-World to explore.
    Side-Quests are all unique and really interesting and well written.
    The Boss Fights have more creativity to approach them especially Mr. Freeze.
    There are 3 playable Characters(Batman,Catwoman,Robin) that are all very different.
    The performance of the Joker is phenomenal.
    The Gameplay have been refined and perfectioned.
    The Soundtrack is breathtaking.
    The Story has has a lot of twists and is well written.
    The sumptuous Level Design of the town with its magnificent Art Direction.

    The Bad Stuff -

    The A.I have been improved but is still blind in the Stealth sessions.    … Expand
  55. KP1994
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    Just tested this game on GTX 1060 this is definitely GOTY free spoilers of course.
  56. eduardop3k
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    Almost 10 years since it's release and this game still holds up a special place in my heart. The gameplay, story, soundtrack, characters and even the secondary missions is so amazing and definitely memorable.
    Although not the best batman game in my opinion, technically, it is superior to the first game, but, the first game introduced me to the bat-verse and i can't deny that i love the    Almost 10 years since it's release and this game still holds up a special place in my heart. The gameplay, story, soundtrack, characters and even the secondary missions is so amazing and definitely memorable.
    Although not the best batman game in my opinion, technically, it is superior to the first game, but, the first game introduced me to the bat-verse and i can't deny that i love the asylum environment. Overall this is a must-play title that you should definitely give a chance.    … Expand
  57. Nick7000
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    Венец творения Rocksteady, каждый раз играю, каждый раз писаюсь кипятком. Ничего лучше в супергероике уже не придумают.
  58. NotRedFox1814
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    The game takes everything that was great in the original and adds a wonderful open world with a fun new gliding mechanic and an overall much better story.
  59. Rels
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Excellent game. Improved sequel of great game in the series (+ game from childhood)
  60. MagisterJedi_66
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    The second part turned out much better than the first, got more content and variety, and also gave us the open world of Arkham City, which you can explore and admire for hours
  61. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    a light game runs on almost any PC modest, fun, good story. the best of the ARKHAN saga
  62. bruh1232
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    damnnnnnnnn soo dope graphics still awesome 2022 i want play 4k man city is epic

    respect.
  63. Aquafalcon
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Best Batman and superhero game by far. The story mixed with the combat, where they almost Arkham Asylum’s Combat. The predator sections are what really makes this game stand out from all the other superhero games.
  64. Nekrips
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Great game, and probably the best Batman game out there so far! The game continues the traditions of Arkham Asylum, but now it's even better, bigger, more dynamic, cooler, more interesting, and more exciting. A very beautiful and detailed atmosphere of the city, various areas to explore, and even more new enemies, events, puzzles, and challenges. The game expands your possibilities. TheGreat game, and probably the best Batman game out there so far! The game continues the traditions of Arkham Asylum, but now it's even better, bigger, more dynamic, cooler, more interesting, and more exciting. A very beautiful and detailed atmosphere of the city, various areas to explore, and even more new enemies, events, puzzles, and challenges. The game expands your possibilities. The combat system has been further developed and various gadgets have been added. Lots of cool charismatic characters and cool voice acting. Epic boss battles. The game is incredibly interesting to explore and return to it repeatedly.… Expand
  65. MaxieZeus
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    This game is an example of how to top a masterpiece. Almost everything in this game is an improvement from the first one. Undoubtedly the best superhero game, could even be the best game of all time.
  66. fefeko
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    Maybe it's a 9, not a 10, but it's a great game, an amazing experience. The city, the music, the dialogue, the characters, the script, you feel like you really are Batman. It looks 500% Batman. Batman Arkham City is what I call "the game that makes you feel the experience of living in a new world" (also applies to Red Dead Redemption, for example). I really recommend this game and so IMaybe it's a 9, not a 10, but it's a great game, an amazing experience. The city, the music, the dialogue, the characters, the script, you feel like you really are Batman. It looks 500% Batman. Batman Arkham City is what I call "the game that makes you feel the experience of living in a new world" (also applies to Red Dead Redemption, for example). I really recommend this game and so I start looking forward to the next one as the ending allows for making a lot of new stories for an upcoming game in the series.… Expand
  67. PenetratorGod
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    It's the best game in the Arkham series. It has been the most memorable game for me with its story.
  68. lexluthor07
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    İnanılmaz karakter bolluğu ,batman evreninin en kaliteli yapımlarından çocuklugumun oyunu.Kötü karakterleriyle kendine hayran eden karanlığı kasveti inanılmaz derecede hissettiren harika bir oyun.
  69. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  70. DiegoVildez
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    this game is something else, I enjoyed so much , thanks for everything guys
  71. hekoh
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    best batman game ever. its better than asylum in every way, and has the best ending on the entire saga.
  72. Suprizer
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    From start to finish 45 hours in a week did get all the thropies too oh god this game was great gave me motivation on gym too for more than two months story was amazing gameplay was fluent puzzles was just the right amount of challanging
  73. White0kb
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Batman: Arkham City é indiscutivelmente uma das joias do mundo dos videogames. Lançado originalmente em 2011, o jogo continua a impressionar jogadores e críticos até hoje.

    O que torna Arkham City tão incrível é a sua habilidade de capturar perfeitamente a essência do Cavaleiro das Trevas. Desde a atmosfera sombria e opressiva da cidade-prisão até o combate fluido e gratificante, o jogo    Batman: Arkham City é indiscutivelmente uma das joias do mundo dos videogames. Lançado originalmente em 2011, o jogo continua a impressionar jogadores e críticos até hoje.

    O que torna Arkham City tão incrível é a sua habilidade de capturar perfeitamente a essência do Cavaleiro das Trevas. Desde a atmosfera sombria e opressiva da cidade-prisão até o combate fluido e gratificante, o jogo oferece uma experiência autêntica e imersiva no universo de Batman.

    A narrativa é cativante e repleta de reviravoltas, mantendo os jogadores envolvidos enquanto exploram as ruas infestadas de criminosos de Arkham City. A jogabilidade é excepcional, combinando habilmente a ação frenética do combate com os elementos de exploração e investigação que fazem parte do mundo de Batman.

    Os detalhes visuais e sonoros são de tirar o fôlego. A cidade é ricamente detalhada, cheia de locais icônicos e easter eggs para os fãs de longa data. A trilha sonora e as dublagens contribuem para a atmosfera imersiva, adicionando uma camada extra de profundidade à experiência.

    Além disso, a galeria de vilões é impressionante, com inimigos icônicos e desafios únicos que mantêm os jogadores engajados durante toda a jornada. O uso de gadgets e a variedade de abordagens para enfrentar os desafios também adicionam uma dimensão estratégica à jogabilidade.

    Em resumo, Batman: Arkham City é mais do que um simples jogo. É uma homenagem ao legado de Batman, oferecendo uma experiência que agrada tanto aos fãs do herói quanto aos entusiastas de videogames em geral. Se você procura um jogo envolvente, emocionante e repleto de ação, Arkham City é definitivamente uma escolha excepcional que merece todas as notas positivas no Metacritic.    … Expand
  74. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    an overall great game. it was a lot like arkham asylum but that isn't really a bad thing. this game exceeded my expectations and built on an already great game.
  75. casshern09
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    Don't pay any attention to the dribbling morons giving it a 0. This is a superb game. It is true that currently DX11 causes huge stuttering all over the place but just run it in DX9 and it runs beautifully. It will be patched very quickly as the devs are aware of the problem. The game looks a country mile better than the console version even in DX9. Plays excellently with a gamepad whichDon't pay any attention to the dribbling morons giving it a 0. This is a superb game. It is true that currently DX11 causes huge stuttering all over the place but just run it in DX9 and it runs beautifully. It will be patched very quickly as the devs are aware of the problem. The game looks a country mile better than the console version even in DX9. Plays excellently with a gamepad which is supported. I've been using the 3D Vision set up which is just wonderful, makes it so much more immersive. Don't waste your time reading this, just go buy it.… Expand
  76. zaninif
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    This game is a serious contender for game of the year. The story is interesting and the gameplay is fun. The only downside is that DirectX 11 is not working yet, and I'm not sure if it ever will (that's why I didn't give it a perfect score). The good news is that the DirectX 9 graphics alternative is also terrific. Definitively a keeper.
  77. boomshanka
    May 18, 2012
    9
    This is a really good game. I loved Arkham Asylum and was somewhat suspicious about whether the sequel would be able to put in enough new features to make it a worthy sequel. Fortunately I had no reason to worry because this is another perfect example of taking the really good parts from the first game and innovate on this; the open world, more upgrades, several compelling storiesThis is a really good game. I loved Arkham Asylum and was somewhat suspicious about whether the sequel would be able to put in enough new features to make it a worthy sequel. Fortunately I had no reason to worry because this is another perfect example of taking the really good parts from the first game and innovate on this; the open world, more upgrades, several compelling stories (although the premise of a city dedicated to contain the most violent and horrible criminals does seem a bit silly). All this plus a really surprising ending made this game one of my top 10 all-time favorite games.

    And precisely because of this I feel I have to address something I would never otherwise do in a review. A lot of these reviews have been positive and some of them have also been negative, mostly centering around technical issues and bugs which I completely understand. I haven't encountered any serious bugs or glitches in this game but I can perfectly relate to having bought a game only to learn that it is full of bugs and crashes, making it completely unplayable - it hurts even more when you have high expectations and the price is high. But giving this game a 0 is just downright lazy. Think about all the games you have ever seen or played in your entire life and then look at the rating scale from 0-10. I would like to see 0 and 10 as the absolute worst/best games I have ever played and I will reserve those scores when they are appropriate and trust me there are a lot of games out there that are far more worse than batman Arkham City.    … Expand
  78. Vixremento
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    Played only a portion of this on PC now (a little over 15% - I have tried it on the console prior to the PC release) and while one would think the controller would make it better for something 3rd person like Batman AC I'd have to disagree: the mouse and keyboard are actually a pleasure to play with apart from having to double-tap some of the keys to quickfire (but luckily these can bePlayed only a portion of this on PC now (a little over 15% - I have tried it on the console prior to the PC release) and while one would think the controller would make it better for something 3rd person like Batman AC I'd have to disagree: the mouse and keyboard are actually a pleasure to play with apart from having to double-tap some of the keys to quickfire (but luckily these can be customised and a few quick shortcuts can be created for your favourites). The AR missions were a breeze using the Keyboard/Mouse when compared to the PS3 controller!

    It looks far better on PC too (I only have a GTX295 so DX11 is a no go for me anyway). Only real issues so far are 1) the long startup time when initially firing it up, 2) GFWL (although so far it hasn't lost any of my saves in quite a while unlike with Arkham Asylum), 3) having to keep my disc in the tray (luckily there was a "community" patch to fix that up...it's bad enough I didn't get a proper case with my CE but I guess the book will keep it sort of safe) and 4) having to wait so damn long after the console release (it's true - having played it a little on console before the PC release didn't help my thirst).    … Expand
  79. roboticsun
    Dec 22, 2012
    9
    Simply put this game is GREAT. First, the main story line is tight and well-written and I can safely say it would suck you in for very enjoyable 10 to 12 hours time. Several notable villains in Batman universe made appearance in the main game and I am surprised how well the devs put them together to form such an epic story. Kudos to B:AC's writer! Gameply is pretty much the same as BAA's,Simply put this game is GREAT. First, the main story line is tight and well-written and I can safely say it would suck you in for very enjoyable 10 to 12 hours time. Several notable villains in Batman universe made appearance in the main game and I am surprised how well the devs put them together to form such an epic story. Kudos to B:AC's writer! Gameply is pretty much the same as BAA's, but this time you will have a small chunk of Catwoman's story in the main game and also you can use Catwoman to explore the Arkham city. Another major improvement is that there are more fun bat gadgets in this game which allows more variations for gameplay. The game feels much bigger than BAA since it not only had a large city to freely explore but also had a series of side quest lines. That is to say, you will have a lot of stuff to do after beating the main game or test your skills in various ranked or campaign maps. I would give the game a 10 by itself, but this game had a serious problem. I had a computer crash during the game. After the reboot, I found my save file corrupted, then I had to restart the campaign. At last, one miner warning: do not turn dx11 features on if you do not have a high-end computer. Final Verdict: 9/10… Expand
  80. KON
    Dec 1, 2011
    9
    This game deserves more respect than usually. Although the PC release was a bit later but I'm sure there is a reason for this push. In this month, BF3, MW3 and Skyrim were all released in this highly populated month. Find something else to do except pickering on when Arkham City comes out. This game is definitely better than the first one because of the vast storyline and more villains toThis game deserves more respect than usually. Although the PC release was a bit later but I'm sure there is a reason for this push. In this month, BF3, MW3 and Skyrim were all released in this highly populated month. Find something else to do except pickering on when Arkham City comes out. This game is definitely better than the first one because of the vast storyline and more villains to own. Although DX11 is pretty messed up right now, I'm sure they would patch it up sooner or later. This game is actually pretty fun for the free-roam but still, this game is definitely not worth the full points. This is as kind as I can be.… Expand
  81. whitespider999
    Mar 2, 2012
    9
    I experienced the very same technical issues as all of you had. Worse - even. Since the game negatively scales when running dx11 and AMD crossfire. However slapping an extremely low score on this game due to the poorly implemented dx11 mode - would be reasonable if that meant you where unable to play the game smoothly . Direct x 9 mode runs flawlessly, and runs incredibly well. So evenI experienced the very same technical issues as all of you had. Worse - even. Since the game negatively scales when running dx11 and AMD crossfire. However slapping an extremely low score on this game due to the poorly implemented dx11 mode - would be reasonable if that meant you where unable to play the game smoothly . Direct x 9 mode runs flawlessly, and runs incredibly well. So even people without the exact hardware needed to run dx11 mode - are still able to play this game at a vastly better visual standard than everyone else. The game itself is incredible, one of the best of 2011. Arkham asylum was already a great game with a great combat system, it was structured almost like an oldschool metroid game. With progression tied to gadgets. This game opens up, and gives you a hubworld, it still has that metroid structure - it just combines it with elements of open world games. And this combination is so great it's intoxicating. Every single piece of this game is individually fantastic, now tie them all together. And you have a game that is truly worth the asking price. And then some. Involving plot. Check. Open world. Check. Enjoyable gameplay. Check. Variety. Check. Poetically mindblowing visuals. Check. 9/10?. Check.… Expand
  82. Kaptain
    Dec 5, 2011
    9
    Finally got my hands on this title via my GTX 560TI purchase. First thing I did was read the reviews to prepare myself for what comes next. Single player games are typically not my forte', aside from Bioware games for the most part. With that out of the way let me say this.... Batman AC is a spectacular game. It has an awesome cinematic story coupled with an open world feel that lets theFinally got my hands on this title via my GTX 560TI purchase. First thing I did was read the reviews to prepare myself for what comes next. Single player games are typically not my forte', aside from Bioware games for the most part. With that out of the way let me say this.... Batman AC is a spectacular game. It has an awesome cinematic story coupled with an open world feel that lets the player spread their wings a bit to tackle available content on their own terms. Aside from folks complaining about technical issues (I haven't had any, but to each his own) I cant for the life of me figure out what someone looking for a great Batman game would not enjoy about this title. It is stunning visually, exciting mechanically with an engaging narrative. It has a dark tone which I love and expect from a Batman tale that really draws you into the world. I'm not sure what the developer promised that the naysayers were expecting, but I'm finding it hard to identify faults in this stellar game. It is simply put, way fun!

    If you're looking for a great single player game, with top notch cinematic storytelling, character progression, exploration and oh yeah, you're a DC fan..... give this game a go, you wont be disappointed. I'm so thankful I didn't miss the bus on Batman: Arkham City, neither will you.    … Expand
  83. crackuh
    Mar 16, 2012
    9
    If you want to complain about SecuRom and a delayed release date, do it on the Rocksteady forums. We're supposed to be reviewing THE GAME. Bottom line is, if you liked AA then you'll love AC. The addition of Catwoman, improved free-flow combat, a bigger world to explore, and the ability to grapple while gliding make Batman: AC an improvement over its predecessor in every way. Easily aIf you want to complain about SecuRom and a delayed release date, do it on the Rocksteady forums. We're supposed to be reviewing THE GAME. Bottom line is, if you liked AA then you'll love AC. The addition of Catwoman, improved free-flow combat, a bigger world to explore, and the ability to grapple while gliding make Batman: AC an improvement over its predecessor in every way. Easily a top 5 game of 2011.… Expand
  84. HighwayUK
    Dec 27, 2011
    9
    This game rocks, just about everything about arkham Asylum has improved, the graphics are stunning in Dx11 ultra, bigger playing area, tighter control system, more enemies and unlocks...I don't understand the problems people are having, works perfectly on Dx11 maxed out on mine, not come across any game killing problems at all, maybe the people with negative comments dont know how toThis game rocks, just about everything about arkham Asylum has improved, the graphics are stunning in Dx11 ultra, bigger playing area, tighter control system, more enemies and unlocks...I don't understand the problems people are having, works perfectly on Dx11 maxed out on mine, not come across any game killing problems at all, maybe the people with negative comments dont know how to config a PC properly or just have rubbish PCs.… Expand
  85. Keromyaou
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    The game is buggy with DX11 support. You will feel frame drops and lags once in a while. But I assume that these problems will go away since the company will fix them sooner or later. That is OK. However, there are five activation limits due to SecuROM. Since Batman Arkham Asylum now has a machine limit revoke tool, they might release a similar tool for Arkham City as well in the future.The game is buggy with DX11 support. You will feel frame drops and lags once in a while. But I assume that these problems will go away since the company will fix them sooner or later. That is OK. However, there are five activation limits due to SecuROM. Since Batman Arkham Asylum now has a machine limit revoke tool, they might release a similar tool for Arkham City as well in the future. The concept of the game is very similar to that of Asylum. The difference is that this game use a while city as its stage while Asylum does a while prison as its stage. This is a good thing because the whole events are more colorful and diverse in this game than Asylum. Thanks to interesting landscapes, the game will keep you interested in what will happen next. Overall the game itself deserves 10 score. Since the DX11 problem will go away eventually, a major flaw is the activation limit. I will knock off 1 score because of this. When they release a revoke tool, the score will move up to 10.… Expand
  86. DarkCowboy
    Aug 2, 2012
    9
    This game is simply AWESOME !
    If you played Arkham Asylym and loved it, you'll be ecstatic with Arkham City, because everything just got better.
    You just can't help feeling totally badass when playing as The Dark Knight, beating up common criminals and the occasional evil mastermind. Lots of fighting, lots of gadgets, lots of riddles in a spectacular graphic experience. Once you get    This game is simply AWESOME !
    If you played Arkham Asylym and loved it, you'll be ecstatic with Arkham City, because everything just got better.
    You just can't help feeling totally badass when playing as The Dark Knight, beating up common criminals and the occasional evil mastermind.
    Lots of fighting, lots of gadgets, lots of riddles in a spectacular graphic experience.
    Once you get going, it's hard to put down.

    And they even made Batman's sidekick Robin somewhat badass - not the typical gay whimp we're used to from early comics, movies and TV series.
    You can play As Batman (of course) and Catwoman, and Robin and Nightwing in a DLC installment. Each with their own special moves and abilities.

    You'll be cheating yourself from a great gaming experience by not getting it.    … Expand
  87. sinadoom
    May 19, 2012
    9
    Well...I'm lost for words really. This is a true shining example of how to create a sequel. The improvements on Arkham Asylum are almost infinite, and while Arkham Asylum is definitely a good game on its own merits, it looks silly compared to this. The amount of time it takes to get 100% complete on Arkham Asylum is only a mater of hours. On Arkham City, it will take days of playtime toWell...I'm lost for words really. This is a true shining example of how to create a sequel. The improvements on Arkham Asylum are almost infinite, and while Arkham Asylum is definitely a good game on its own merits, it looks silly compared to this. The amount of time it takes to get 100% complete on Arkham Asylum is only a mater of hours. On Arkham City, it will take days of playtime to fully explore and complete just the campaign, let alone the vast challenge modes. Not only has Arkham City added quantity, but greatly improved the quality of the content too. You get a very well-designed city which is much larger than Arkham Asylum- and a lot more interesting too. There are a load of side missions too which were missing from Arkham Asylum. From minute details to major improvements in level design, story-telling and the additional elements to both the combat system and stealth, Arkham City is more than just Arkham Asylum with a bigger map. It's not just the sheer content here- which, by the way, is EASILY double that of Grand Theft Auto IV excluding challenge modes- but also the way it's been implemented. Every single addition and tweak to virtually all elements of the game have made it far superior to Arkham Asylum which in itslef was already a well-designed game. The result is one of the best open-world action games of this generation. Arkham City is a mixture of Arkham Asylum, Assassin's Creed, GTA IV and some of its own creativity. The boss fights, for instance, are so much more varied and really show that the game's full potential has been used. The characters are nicely done and unique, not to mention that there are so many of them. The combat is brutal, satisfying, skillful and with the addition of new gadgets and enemy counter-measures - greatly varied too. The pacing and mix between stealth and mass brawling is perfectly done and satisfying every time. The game never feels repetitive or boring because of the variety in gameplay. The RPG element of being rewarded for skillful combat (through variation and combo bonuses) also help to keep your interest by allowing you to unlock new gadgets and gear. No open-world game today has a better combat system. No open-world game has better boss fights. That's the thing about Arkham City- it's a sandbox game, whereas Arkham Asylum was a short Action game. My criticisms of this game are in the story and characters, because the two don't seem to connect very well. It's not a story-driven game and doesn't feel engaging or particularly interesting until the very end. However, facial details, motion capture and lip-syncing are of Hollywood standard in some cutscenes. The game isn't particulalry challenging on Hard difficulty either; although this is remedied by the New Game plus mode which is unclocked at the end of the game which is essentially a "Hardcore" version of the campaign. The only real let-down for this game is its astronomical failure of implementing DX11 features. Even if you can get very high framerates with everything maxxed, turning DX11 features on in the slightest will lead to a slideshow. That said, the game is already very impressive graphically even in DX9, and although PhysX is quite demanding in this game, the framerate issues don't occur regualarly enough or last long enough to cause any problems. All in all then, what we have here isn't a beat-em-up game with free roam. Batman Arkham City represents the height of game design for open-world action games. The lack of multiplayer is made up for by the endless, varied, addicting and satisfying challenge modes. Aside from the poor implementation of DX11 and some framerate issues, this is a game which is very difficult to dislike or at least criticise. Arkham City oozes quality in virtually all aspects and is one of the easiest games to recommend to any type of gamer. There's something for everyone here.… Expand
  88. Skeeter
    Aug 19, 2012
    9
    Luxury game. One problem is perfomance: All DirectX11 beauties had to be turned off due to the constant lag. Graphics, atmosphere, combat, storytelling, sound and voice, endless content and insane attention to detail. Rocksteady nailed it. Not being an expert nor fan of Batman universe, I admire the work.
  89. xboxlikewater
    Nov 20, 2012
    9
    Really good game, only drawback is the DRM required to play it. Combat can also get boring unless you do combos. Haven't encountered any glitches, personally.
  90. Maltuvion
    Dec 29, 2011
    9
    I have not had a single bug so far in this game after many hours of play. I had to register for GFWL, but honestly, I'm not bothered about that. It certainly hasn't bothered my gaming experience, which so far has been absolutely amazing. It's really a blast of a game. I can understand why people might be put off by overcompensating anti-piracy tools, but again... I've got the impressionI have not had a single bug so far in this game after many hours of play. I had to register for GFWL, but honestly, I'm not bothered about that. It certainly hasn't bothered my gaming experience, which so far has been absolutely amazing. It's really a blast of a game. I can understand why people might be put off by overcompensating anti-piracy tools, but again... I've got the impression it's turned into a bit of a mindless crusade for many people, rather than an actual nuisance. At least I've never had problems with these tools.… Expand
  91. shai182
    Nov 27, 2011
    9
    The Game for PC is simply the must yes some texture issues but they gone after few minuets of game time most of my games will be resting till i finish this game several times it seems
  92. Nicks
    Jan 22, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "spoiler alert"
    Batman: do you want to know something funny? even after what you've dome, i'd have saved you.
    Joker: that actually is.... pretty funny.

    the endurance of such magnitude is practically un-achievable and therefore, is pretty funny. my Batman arkham city's review:
    sound-9 - it is amazing that rocksteady has almost made it feel like a real city with real people dwelling in it. the dialogues from in-mates, the ambiance, ...everything seems as if happening around you. the dialogues in the game may not be the most memorable but then games strong fidelity to comics justifies the way they are written and delivered.
    Graphics-8 - amazing in dx11 and with everything on high (i had tessellation normal and AA off but still you'd be blown away). but dx11 really puts pressure on even the best gpu's so at present you'll definitely need multi-gpu setups to play on high resolutions and with settings i mentioned and then to the best you may get is 50-60 FPS but i've seen the game looks awesome in dx9 and lower resolution too which will give you more FPS. as for the artistic aspect, arkham city, like i've said before, is like any other another city you're in and yet it has enough unique gotham landmarks and a creepy grim nature to it to identify it as a part of gotham.
    Gameplay-10 - WOW! i've been in batman's mind if not his body atleast. the game is strictly to be played on hard for the regular gamers because only on this difficulty you've to work your mind to plan a strategy when approaching any situation. n if you don't use bat gadgets in the fight then man you're so getting your a**-kicked. the combat looks amazing with never feeling repeated in any way because of varying groups of enemies requiring different combos and gadgets to KO them almost everytime. boss fights also are enough stressing to get your palms sweating when mashing the buttons. n if you still find this easy enough or not satisfied with it there lies story+ mode ahead which takes away hints n counter indications.
    Setting and presentation-9 - the story develops and unfolds consistently and well in a manner enough to keep you interested throughout. the characters especially villains used were also designed and voiced in such a way that their personalities totally went alongwith their nature. the only gripe is with the end which is by no means bad or totally disappointing but has been so overwhelmingly presented that it takes your mind away from some of the questions that were left unanswered or it could be very well possible that i still haven't been able to connect all the (so many) dots. then aside from the main story, devs did a great job with side-missions and riddler trophies and secrets. it took me 30 hours or something to finish 60% of game with story being 100%. if you plan to follow main story only then game is about 10-11 hours but the side missions and solving riddler challenges are so fun n intelligent that it easily kept me deviating from my main objectives. and hence throw in another 25-30 hours of that and you almost get an RPG with emphasis on exploration. this is more than you can ask for a game that has been labeled action/adventure only.

    conclusion-9 i'm giving this incredible piece of art and creativity 9 because of some technical issues and some issues with the story that maybe i've but i think few others might too especially with the end and some obvious questions that were left unanswered as said before. otherwise, if there's one thing that this game lets you know about batman then that is that batman's strength has never been his gadgets or the money that allows him to get them or his martial arts which he learnt at places having sub-zero degree environments ...they only help him on the way to reach his goal ...but his real strength lies in his persistence.... persistence to uphold his firm (idealistic) belief that justice is not a personal matter driven by revenge and justified by one's loss but it's a matter of being fair, driven by the goal to stop and punish the criminal for his wrong-doings only and justified by his repentance for his actions and redemption, if possible...... it is this ideal, his firm belief in it and persistence to uphold it that makes batman someone, something else entirely......    … Expand
  93. OpenSparviere
    Feb 17, 2012
    9
    I think better game than Arkham Asylum. I don't have any bug's or something with DX11/ I will tell you: Fight mechanik is the best i've ever seen! Great job
  94. Beartime234
    Jan 29, 2013
    9
    Great Game good combat mechanics and just an all round great game you wont be dissapointed, When you start playing you start to develop the full batman persona. You might experience some lag in major fight scenes.
  95. Matonk
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    While this game cannot surpass the glory that was Arkham Asylum, they give it their best shot, and come close, only falling short by a small bit here and there. If you loved Asylum for the combat, let me just say, you are all set, buy it now, that aspect is just as good and then a bit better. While the addition of being in an entire city was nice, the city layout was horrendous. I loveWhile this game cannot surpass the glory that was Arkham Asylum, they give it their best shot, and come close, only falling short by a small bit here and there. If you loved Asylum for the combat, let me just say, you are all set, buy it now, that aspect is just as good and then a bit better. While the addition of being in an entire city was nice, the city layout was horrendous. I love having more area to explore, but the fact the entire city makes a giant U shape makes travel across it an immense pain. Of the returning villains, the Riddler fell flat on his face. The game practically solves what very few riddles there are for you, and tried to make up for it by just spewing trophies all over the map, which is a complete shame. The new villains are done well, even if they are short lived. But all in all Arkham City is a good game, and a worthy predecessor to Arkham Asylum.… Expand
  96. Billick
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    Despite some bugs, I can't give this game less than a 9. The story and voice acting are fantastic, with Mark Hamill's Joker stealing the show once again. The game looked nice, even though I don't have a very fast PC, and am running it on the lowest settings. I'm sure it looks amazing with everything cranked up. The main quest line is only about 10 hours long, but there are plenty ofDespite some bugs, I can't give this game less than a 9. The story and voice acting are fantastic, with Mark Hamill's Joker stealing the show once again. The game looked nice, even though I don't have a very fast PC, and am running it on the lowest settings. I'm sure it looks amazing with everything cranked up. The main quest line is only about 10 hours long, but there are plenty of side quests and a challenge mode to keep you busy long after that. The combat system is pretty similar to AA, only with more moves, gadgets and bad guys.… Expand
  97. The_Punisher
    Dec 1, 2011
    9
    This is a great game. I recommend it.

    Story: I believe the main story line mission was around 10 hours long so that felt kind of short, but there are PLENTY of other things to do (side-missions, collecting Riddler trophies, new game +, challenges) that will keep you busy for a lot longer than that. I felt the characters were done really well and the game's atmosphere was pretty    This is a great game. I recommend it.

    Story:
    I believe the main story line mission was around 10 hours long so that felt kind of short, but there are PLENTY of other things to do (side-missions, collecting Riddler trophies, new game +, challenges) that will keep you busy for a lot longer than that. I felt the characters were done really well and the game's atmosphere was pretty immersive.

    Gameplay:
    If you enjoyed Batman: Arkham Asylum, then I recommend you get this game. It had improved combat mechanics, such as new moves, new gadgets, and new types of enemies, giving it a whole new level of entertainment when compared to the original. Sure, the gameplay can get repetitive....but the combat is entertaining enough that you probably won't mind. The original key-bindings were a little screwed up for my style so I had to change them but I didn't notice anything wrong with respect to controls. I really enjoyed the new style of the Riddler puzzles. I've gotten all of them now, but some of them took me a little while to figure out, hah.


    Graphics:
    The graphics looked amazing when ran at high specs with dx11 disabled. I did not have any problems with lag or stuttering, however I did crash once or twice. If you are actually looking to run this game with dx11, I would recommend you wait for the patch because I could not get an enjoyable framerate with dx11 enabled.

    @Matthew_Hayward .... I went out of my way, made an account and posted on here simply because I felt the need to call you a moron, as obvious as it is to everybody else. Just letting you know, j***ass, that you can't possibly beat the game in 10 minutes. No idea what you were trying to achieve coming on here and posting that useless crap you call a review. People like you (morons) need to stop coming on here to rage instead of reviewing because it doesn't help the people who are trying to gather information to decide whether they would enjoy this game or not if they bought it.    … Expand
  98. Stensy
    Dec 2, 2011
    9
    Game is fantastic, like the previous Batman: Arkham Asylum the gameplay and storyline is engrossing. I found this a little more challenging than Arkham Asylum and has more replayability, which is a good thing. I found it harder and harder to peel myself away from the game wanting to discover the rest of the story. The game has a few bugs that need ironed out, mainly graphical, but allGame is fantastic, like the previous Batman: Arkham Asylum the gameplay and storyline is engrossing. I found this a little more challenging than Arkham Asylum and has more replayability, which is a good thing. I found it harder and harder to peel myself away from the game wanting to discover the rest of the story. The game has a few bugs that need ironed out, mainly graphical, but all in all a job well done.… Expand
  99. jicama
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    An excellent game, but not the masterpiece that Asylum was. The plot is very well executed and fun, but has some holes that bug me. The combat system seems like a natural extension of Asylum, and is still excellent. The free-roaming aspect is OK, but the gliding/diving system is hard to control; the advanced AR exercises and some of the Riddler puzzles are all about exiting a power diveAn excellent game, but not the masterpiece that Asylum was. The plot is very well executed and fun, but has some holes that bug me. The combat system seems like a natural extension of Asylum, and is still excellent. The free-roaming aspect is OK, but the gliding/diving system is hard to control; the advanced AR exercises and some of the Riddler puzzles are all about exiting a power dive into level flight (rather than a slight climb), which is a lot harder than it ought to be due to the over-the-shoulder perspective. I like the system of interrogating inmates to learn about Riddler's secrets.

    It sounds like other people have had worse technical issues than I have. With my 4-year-old computer (Intel E6850/Radeon HD 3850 256MB) the default settings were completely unplayable, taking several seconds between frames. After I turned down the detail level to low and resolution to 1024x768, it runs fine.    … Expand
  100. meediocre
    Jan 3, 2012
    9
    A massive improvement on the original Arkham City. This time you have so much more to do and see, but the game hasn't lost the playability and authenticity of the original. I've bought and played several top titles in 2011 and Arkham City was a Xmas present, so it had a lot of competition in my mind. However, I cannot stop playing the game - soundtrack, graphics, atmosphere, challenges,A massive improvement on the original Arkham City. This time you have so much more to do and see, but the game hasn't lost the playability and authenticity of the original. I've bought and played several top titles in 2011 and Arkham City was a Xmas present, so it had a lot of competition in my mind. However, I cannot stop playing the game - soundtrack, graphics, atmosphere, challenges, voice-acting - all top-notch. There's just one thing that I personally don't like though - so far I'm half way through the game and there's been no sign of any vehicles to play with. All of the combat so far as been based on stealthy tactics or punch ups. There's pockets of goons absolutely everywhere to have fun with, and there are some good/excellent fun boss fights, but I'd like to see more variety in the combat options, so think that vehicles would be good. Well, maybe I'll find some later on ..… Expand
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#4 Best PC Game of 2011
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#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Computer Games Online RO
    Mar 5, 2012
    92
    Though the ending is surprising, in a way, the story isn't the main focus of Batman: Arkham City. Exploring and adventuring come first, you have so much to do that you that the hours just slip by you. Yes, the boss fights are probably too easy, the narrative too short, the framerate goes down on occasion and not all the players will appreciate searching through every nook and cranny to find trophies. But it's all up to you and Arkham City offers a variety that not a lot of new games have nowadays.
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  2. PC Master (Greece)
    Mar 1, 2012
    92
    The developers should be proud for Arkham City and its precise portrayal of Gotham's mood- at least accordingly to recent films and comic books. A gothic atmosphere is undoubtedly dominant, as the majestic architecture of neoclassical buildings shadows the industrialization and the bright lights of a contemporary metropolis.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 20, 2012
    90
    It's hard to create an extraordinary game but to recognize it is quite simple. Arkham City with its cinematic appearance towers high above the rest with its production values. [Dec 2011]
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