Batman: Arkham City

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8.7

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  1. 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.
  2. gautamkumar633
    Dec 23, 2022
    9
    The best Batman game in my opinion. Gameplay is very immersive and fun and there are plenty of things to do in the game.
  3. tellgam
    Jul 1, 2017
    9
    내가 이게임을 살때는 어 배트맨 게임이니 사야지 이런 덕후의 마음으로 샀지만 그 후 플레이하니 게임성이 훌륭하고 스토리전개도 마음에 쏙들었습니다. 요즘나온 시리즈하곤 비교도 앋될만큼 재밌습니다. 하지만 리메이크 버젼이 나왔으면 하는 바람이네요. 그래픽이 좋아져서요.
  4. 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
  5. nitorita
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Arkham City features a unique story with a strong focus on world building and fostering relationships with both good and evil characters alike. Instead of the usual superhero antics of simply "beating the bad guys," the story does not solely revolve around Batman but also on how the villains are trying to coexist in the same city with their own agendas, which clash with all the others.Arkham City features a unique story with a strong focus on world building and fostering relationships with both good and evil characters alike. Instead of the usual superhero antics of simply "beating the bad guys," the story does not solely revolve around Batman but also on how the villains are trying to coexist in the same city with their own agendas, which clash with all the others.

    You play as both Batman and Catwoman in this game, and it feels amazing to be able to explore the massive city freely with them, soaring from rooftop to rooftop. There are tons of Riddler trophies and challenging riddles behind them, the vast number of gameplay mechanics makes the game a true pioneer for future games to adapt from.

    Admittedly, the game starts off slow, but it builds up intensity once firearms are introduced, as it significantly ramps up the difficulty and encourages a more strategic playstyle that requires better use of your entire arsenal instead of a brute force "button-mashing" approach.

    The cutscenes really carry this game as everyone feels genuine and in character. It is as if you are watching an actual movie unfold before you, whilst being part of the action itself. Much of the lore you'd never see in cinema is introduced in this game, which exposes more of the Batman universe to those who do not really read the comics.

    Sadly, if I must point out a negative, it would be that the game is relatively short and shallow, although that is somewhat rectified with side content that you may choose to engage in. Despite the large map, there isn't much to do besides finishing off inconsequential side missions and collecting hundreds of Riddler trophies for no meaningful reward.

    Overall, an 8 out of 10 is a fair rating for this game. It could have easily been a 9 if the side missions had decent storylines that justified exploring every nook and cranny. But there is simply no incentive whatsoever to do anything more than the main storyline and the Catwoman and Harley Quinn DLCs. You're better off watching playthroughs of the side missions instead to avoid the stress.    … Expand
  6. 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.
  7. Beggo
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Makes you feel like Batman 9/10 would beat more guys to a pulp (and mr freeze bossfight 11/10)
  8. vankos
    Aug 6, 2021
    5
    great art and music
    terrible story and dialogs
    mediocre gameplay
    overall skippable
  9. Tegurd
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    Overall a fantastic sequel to Arkham Asylum. It takes the same gameplay and applies it to a new story set in a more open setting. Arkham City is a gated-off part of Gotham that was made into a maximum security prison (basically like Manhattan in Escape from New York). The world isn't very big but it basically functions as an open world with side quests and collectibles while the main questOverall a fantastic sequel to Arkham Asylum. It takes the same gameplay and applies it to a new story set in a more open setting. Arkham City is a gated-off part of Gotham that was made into a maximum security prison (basically like Manhattan in Escape from New York). The world isn't very big but it basically functions as an open world with side quests and collectibles while the main quest sends Batman around the map to explore the interior "dungeons".
    This is the main difference in design compared to Asylum, which was more of a metriodvania where the exteriors functioned as a hub. Sure the hub had some collectibles, secrets and fights, but you spent the absolute majority of the time in the different interior levels. In Arkham City, you spend the majority in the open world (at least if you do the side quests).
    When it comes to combat it's basically an improved version of the one in Asylum, which is great. The only thing that annoyed me was not being able to cancel takeout animations if someone is attacking me. It's like Batman has the reflexes of a bat except when he's in the middle of finishing someone off. Then he needs 5 seconds where he can't interrupt what he's doing. Otherwise, the combat is extremely fluid and responsive.
    I also love the fact that the stealth gameplay isn't slow. It feels just as great as in Asylum to quickly jump down, take someone out and then disappear leaving the rest scared. But I think Asylums level design was better at encouraging stealth while City favored brawls a bit more. The open world also doesn't feel designed with stealth in mind but this is also somewhat true for the dungeons. Compared to Asylum, City's dungeons are more focused on complex ways of traversal with gadgets and then rooms with brawls, than the methodical hunting Batman does in Asylum. The mechanics are there though, this is just my experience of the level design.
    My big gripe with the game is that the story isn't written in a way to encourage exploration since Batman is always on a literal timer in the story (not mechanically but narratively). As I was playing the main quest I found no motivation to stop and do silly riddles while Batman/Gotham was on the verge of death/collapse, it just didn't make any sense to me. So I finished the main quest and put the game down but after a week I felt the need to return and do the side quests. It was nice that the game allowed me to return after the credits and story wise I still think it makes sense for Batman to tie up the loose ends.
    The side quests themselves were fine. Some endings hinted towards a sequel (Mysterious Watcher and Identity Thief) so it'll be interesting to see if they are resolved in Arkham Knight.    … Expand
  10. Tonixson
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    Great gameplay, cool story and a lot of things to do in game :) And of course, BATMAN!
  11. aralath
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Wonderful game with lots of side missions. You can spend hundreds of hours just wandering around Arkham
  12. brekthar
    Aug 14, 2018
    8
    I have to say I was a bit sceptical about this game, but fortunately it turned out to be quite fun. The story length was appropriate, because the dark setting wold have been a little much to bear, esecially later on in my opinion. The combat was nothing to write home about, but it not felt clunky, so thats good. The story was okay. Overall it was a solid game.
  13. Kotofon
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Кроссплатформеная компьютерная игра в жанре action-adventure, stealth action и beat ’em up, часть серии Batman: Arkham. Является сюжетным продолжением предыдущей части — «Batman: Arkham Asylum».
  14. 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.
  15. NightGeisha
    Jan 2, 2019
    8
    Even taking into account the parameters of the games in 2018 this 2012 game is awesome.
    Batman is one of my favorite DC characters, not so much for the character itself, but much more for the dark universe and for the many incredible arch-enemies that he has.
    The game have a mad, chaotic and dark story, full of villains and with interesting side quests. The gameplay is intense and    Even taking into account the parameters of the games in 2018 this 2012 game is awesome.
    Batman is one of my favorite DC characters, not so much for the character itself, but much more for the dark universe and for the many incredible arch-enemies that he has.

    The game have a mad, chaotic and dark story, full of villains and with interesting side quests. The gameplay is intense and diverse. You have a lot of fighting to do and each fight seems more challenging and rewarding them the previous one. And in between fighting there are moments where a direct approach most be avoided and you need to be stealthy and use your brain to stay alive, something that could be even more challenging and rewarding them the fight itself.
    You have a lot of side quests to do, and things to collect and some of them are really challenging to get. And also the awesome possibility to play has Catwoman, and Robin (in a post story content included on the GOTY edition).

    The game mechanic are intuitive, and the progress is rewarding. Each level you unlock more fighting moves or more gadgets to improve the possibility of success.

    Visually the game his very good for a 2012 standards. Enemy models are diversified and well constructed, in a fight it is frequent to appear a diverse number of models of enemies. But where the game graphics really shine are in the "bosses". Joker its the most impressive one, the facial details and animations are superb.

    Overall the game is fantastic, you can easily spend more them 20 hours to explore all the quests and side quests available.

    Here is small YouTube vide with the first minutes of the gameplay if you wanna check it out: https://youtu.be/OglxVgSwf-g    … Expand
  16. PortalToH3LL
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Лучшая игра с Бэтменом - даже лучше, чем Arkham Asylum. Больше побочных миссий, улучшен геймплей и сюжет / история. Я настоятельно рекомендую купить эту игру!
  17. 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
  18. gameking
    Mar 18, 2020
    8
    This game is very good. Sometimes can be bored but generally very good. The graphics, combat system, everythingis very good. The scenario is satisfied. I don't like catwoman missions.
  19. Eliloq
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Batman será un murcielago, pero en las peliculas y videojuegos de superheroes es el más pijudo
  20. AeonTr
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    Great !!!
    I love this game because is very good
    (SPOİLER!!!)
    Joker death scene is very beatiful
  21. 4ya5h1
    Apr 15, 2022
    7
    much better then arkham asylum but ending is awful. plot was really good for all of the game but ending... boss fights is 50/50. some of them is great(freeze), some awful (killer crock). game looks great. graphic is gorgeous, gameplay good
  22. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 89 IIIIIIIIII====================
  23. VincentVegan
    Mar 5, 2019
    8
    Gutes Batman Spiel mit einem coolen Kampfsystem. Die Story ist auch großartig. Lediglich die Fortbewegung in Arkham City kann etwas anstrengend werden.
  24. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    I was not so into it as the first Batman Arkham Asylum, however it was a very decent game.
  25. boeph
    Sep 26, 2020
    8
    ДОСТОИНСТВА:
    геймплей, звуковое сопровождение, боевая система.
    НЕДОСТАТКИ: местами кривое управление, слабоватая подача сюжета. Игра обладающая своим уникальным шармом. Игра которая воплощает все фантазии связанные с городом Готэм в том числе и с нашим героем, которого зовут Бэтмен. Когда вы приобретёте игру в одном из цифровых магазинах или на полках вашего магазина, вы получите ключ    ДОСТОИНСТВА:
    геймплей, звуковое сопровождение, боевая система.
    НЕДОСТАТКИ:
    местами кривое управление, слабоватая подача сюжета.
    Игра обладающая своим уникальным шармом. Игра которая воплощает все фантазии связанные с городом Готэм в том числе и с нашим героем, которого зовут Бэтмен. Когда вы приобретёте игру в одном из цифровых магазинах или на полках вашего магазина, вы получите ключ к миру удивительных приключений и ощутите мурашки на кончиках пальцев. Rocksteady Studios удивит будущих игроков, улучшениями в плане проработки боевой механики, детально проработанными уровнями, мрачноватой атмосферой Готэма, противостоянием Бэтмена и Джокера, уникальный саундтрек, множеством отсылок как к комиксам так и к фильмам и иное. Будущий игрок будет с радостью возвращаться в игру дабы ощутить себя тем самым супергероем которого мы все так любим.    … Expand
  26. GabriMH19
    May 12, 2021
    7
    - BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY -

    Ambientación --> 8 Escenarios --> 8 Narrativa --> 7 Personajes --> 9 Dificultad --> 6 Jugabilidad --> 6 Mecánicas --> 5 Gráficos --> 7 Innovación --> 5 Contenido --> 8 Errores o bugs --> 9 Plano artístico --> 7 - TIPS - No llego a entender porque esta segunda adaptación por parte de Warner del famoso caballero oscuro llega a ser tan aclamada por el    - BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY -

    Ambientación --> 8 Escenarios --> 8
    Narrativa --> 7 Personajes --> 9
    Dificultad --> 6 Jugabilidad --> 6
    Mecánicas --> 5 Gráficos --> 7
    Innovación --> 5 Contenido --> 8
    Errores o bugs --> 9 Plano artístico --> 7

    - TIPS -
    No llego a entender porque esta segunda adaptación por parte de Warner del famoso caballero oscuro llega a ser tan aclamada por el público. Si es verdad que esta ya cuenta con varios años a sus espaldas porque se nota que ha envejecido un poco mal y en muchas ocasiones peca de ser repetitivo. Pero en si no es una mala entrega de esta saga Batman Arkham. Se nota rápidamente todas esas mecánicas y variantes a las que nos tiene acostumbrados los juegos de Warner pero en mi opinión esta entrega no destaca pese a esto sino que han sabido adaptar y contar una buena historia relacionada con el personaje. En mi opinión creo que su tercera entrega Batman Arkham Knight es mejor en casi todos los sentidos aun siendo una adaptación mas moderna y actual de la misma formula empleada en toda la saga.    … Expand
  27. elolugo
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    Good game with lot of content. if you are a fan of comics this game is a must have
  28. clem666
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Unbelievable story, great acting and dubbing. A lot of different characters from the DC Comics universe introduced. Cool soundtrack. Great feeling of progression all along the game. A lot of winks of eye to the franchise's fans. Missions and opponents are varied. Bossfights are just awesome. Gadgets and their improvements are interesting. Cool missions added even after the end o the mainUnbelievable story, great acting and dubbing. A lot of different characters from the DC Comics universe introduced. Cool soundtrack. Great feeling of progression all along the game. A lot of winks of eye to the franchise's fans. Missions and opponents are varied. Bossfights are just awesome. Gadgets and their improvements are interesting. Cool missions added even after the end o the main game. Possibility to play different characters.

    Overall fights may be repetitive just as the infiltration parts, but it is the only flaw of this amazing game.    … Expand
  29. Crypt
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    O jogo é bom, porém repetitivo em diversos momentos. A campanha do charada, extremamente repetitiva, tira pontos do jogo.
  30. 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.
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4
#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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Metascore
91

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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