Batman: Arkham City

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3012 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. Cibermesias
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    This is the ultimate Batman simulator. Story, graphics, gameplay, VOICE ACTINGS, extras, collectibles, lore... everything is perfect!
  3. 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.
  4. Umur
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    Best game of the series.It is remarkable and the combat just feels awesome..
  5. 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
  6. imalynxcat
    Aug 20, 2023
    6
    oyunu oynamak istiyorum ama port çok kötü. oyundan atmalar, oyuna hiç girmemeler. oynayabildiğim 3,4 saat eğlenceliydi ama.
  7. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Gameplay - 9
    Plot & Characters - 8
    Storytelling - 7
    Pacing - 8
    Music & Sound - 7
    Replayability - 5
    Performance - 10
  8. Haltsu
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Batman returns after the events of Arkham Asylum in Arkham City! Rocksteady continues to refine their Batman formula in this sequel!

    Pros: + Story is excellent! + Gameplay has improved a lot both combat and stealth wise! + Once again Kevin Conroy and Mark Hammill deliver as Batman & Joker! + Even more easter eggs and references! + Much improved Boss encounters compared to Asylum!    Batman returns after the events of Arkham Asylum in Arkham City! Rocksteady continues to refine their Batman formula in this sequel!

    Pros:
    + Story is excellent!
    + Gameplay has improved a lot both combat and stealth wise!
    + Once again Kevin Conroy and Mark Hammill deliver as Batman & Joker!
    + Even more easter eggs and references!
    + Much improved Boss encounters compared to Asylum!

    Cons:
    - Some story pacing issues.    … Expand
  9. petrkozak13
    Jun 13, 2023
    8
    I avoided this game for a decade because I thought I'm not gonna enjoy it. I was wrong. This game has one of the best combat mechanics I've ever witnessed, beautiful world and interesting characters. Can't wait to try out Arkham Knight next.
  10. Rustick
    May 28, 2023
    8
    хороший сюжет с довольно эпичным финалом, крутая боевка, как и всегда, очень приятная графика, доп миссии неплохие, раскрывают некоторых злодеев
  11. TypInSomething
    May 26, 2023
    6
    I loved the first game. This game was good, not the best, but not bad either. Everything was somewhat alright.
    One thing tho, this game is far better than the games we are getting these days. Back then devs had the balls to do some **** Now all we have are **** devs.
  12. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    10
    I am night. Might be the best comic book game ever made. Perfect with everything. Perfect.
  13. 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)
  14. levoxyl
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Can't get enough of how good the game is. The arkham series is really something else that you should try
  15. 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
  16. ZombieGreen
    Apr 16, 2023
    8
    Ich hatte leider mit meinem alten PC einen unlösbaren Bug, sodass ich das Spiel erst Jahre später auf meinem neuen PC Spielen konnte. Und es ist ein tolles Spiel, so viel kann man direkt sagen. Die Story ist super, die Bosskämpfe Spaßig und das Spiel ist allgemein ziemlich gut.
    Nur leider ist das Spiel nicht so gut für den PC optimiert. Denn selbst auf meiner High End Grafikkarte ruckelt    Ich hatte leider mit meinem alten PC einen unlösbaren Bug, sodass ich das Spiel erst Jahre später auf meinem neuen PC Spielen konnte. Und es ist ein tolles Spiel, so viel kann man direkt sagen. Die Story ist super, die Bosskämpfe Spaßig und das Spiel ist allgemein ziemlich gut.
    Nur leider ist das Spiel nicht so gut für den PC optimiert. Denn selbst auf meiner High End Grafikkarte ruckelt das Spiel ziemlich beim gleiten durch die Stadt. Das ist leider etwas Spaß-hemmend.    … Expand
  17. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  18. Eliloq
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Batman será un murcielago, pero en las peliculas y videojuegos de superheroes es el más pijudo
  19. Snjake
    Mar 18, 2023
    7
    Great story and gameplay rocksteady really outdid themselves with the arkham games
  20. Nick7000
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    Венец творения Rocksteady, каждый раз играю, каждый раз писаюсь кипятком. Ничего лучше в супергероике уже не придумают.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    Batman has the equipment and intelligence to get rid of all kinds of trouble under all conditions. They give the feeling of being really good. i think it is the best fighting game
  25. 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.
  26. DiegoVildez
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    this game is something else, I enjoyed so much , thanks for everything guys
  27. ProfAmateur
    Jan 21, 2023
    8
    The game already starts off relatively complex with a lot of combat mechanics. Compared to Arkham Asylum, the puzzles have become a bit more difficult and new ones have been added.
    The atmosphere is very successful, as in every Arkham game - pure cinema feeling.
    As with the predecessor, it's a bit annoying that you encounter various puzzles that you can only solve at a later time -due to    The game already starts off relatively complex with a lot of combat mechanics. Compared to Arkham Asylum, the puzzles have become a bit more difficult and new ones have been added.
    The atmosphere is very successful, as in every Arkham game - pure cinema feeling.
    As with the predecessor, it's a bit annoying that you encounter various puzzles that you can only solve at a later time -due to the equipment.
    The boss fights are challenging and varied.
    You can also play Catwomen in some passages, and Robin in the additional story.    … Expand
  28. Crypt
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    O jogo é bom, porém repetitivo em diversos momentos. A campanha do charada, extremamente repetitiva, tira pontos do jogo.
  29. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  30. Fatihinhho
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    First of all, the story of the game is not bad and the atmosphere of the game is nice, but the city is not lively as an effect of the story selection. The mechanics and animations in the game are great, fighting with the enemies is enjoyable, but the boss battles are not that good. Overall the game is excellent my rating is 90/100
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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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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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