Batman: Arkham City

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3012 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 115 out of 3012
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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
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PC Game of 2011
15
#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
3
#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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