Batman: Arkham City

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  1. DudeManGuy
    Sep 3, 2013
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time is even better on PC. The Dx11 stuff is kinda of a bummer, although you can still get good FPS if you get the settings right. Luckily, Nvidia's geforce experience will set the optimal settings for you now, so download that if you haven't.
  2. Longshanks1979
    Jul 30, 2014
    7
    Less is more when it comes to the Batman games. The game plays very similarly to Arkham Asylum and that's no bad thing. However the changes made are in many cases to the detriment of the game. In AA you start with only a few gadgets and slowly build them up. In AC you have all the original's gizmos and accumulate even more. The thing is, you end up with so much stuff that you barely useLess is more when it comes to the Batman games. The game plays very similarly to Arkham Asylum and that's no bad thing. However the changes made are in many cases to the detriment of the game. In AA you start with only a few gadgets and slowly build them up. In AC you have all the original's gizmos and accumulate even more. The thing is, you end up with so much stuff that you barely use some of the items at all. A similar thing happens with the combat, there are so many tricks and combos that some of the terrific flow that developed with the first game gets lost as you become spoiled for choice and the new stuff isn't integrated as well as the original moves. The open world of Arkham City is not as good as the more focused world of Arkham Asylum. It just means you have to grapple that much further between missions. I think this is still a good game but with Asylum Rocksteady made an almost perfect superhero game while Arkham City feels a bit overblown… Expand
  3. Dethstar
    Oct 4, 2014
    2
    Terrible field of view which has not been upgraded from the console made it unplayable for me. I game on a PC because I cannot stand to play any game with a perspective that feels like I am trying to watch the action through a slot designed to post mail through.

    Clearly a lot of effort went into this but they failed to deal with the most important issue rendering all the effort    Terrible field of view which has not been upgraded from the console made it unplayable for me. I game on a PC because I cannot stand to play any game with a perspective that feels like I am trying to watch the action through a slot designed to post mail through.

    Clearly a lot of effort went into this but they failed to deal with the most important issue rendering all the effort ultimately pointless. I don't buy games on a PC to be experience games with limitations imposed by console hardware.

    Apart from that I found the combat very dull indeed. I know these games are all very much reskins of the same thing when it comes to combat but this compares very badly even with similar games such as Shadows of Mordor which has far more immersive combat despite essentially being a similar console trype RPG lite formula.

    Extremely poor and a good example of why PCs are currently coming back into vogue. Got this for 5 Euros in a Steam sale or I wouldn't have bothered and it wasn't even worth that.

    Very cinematic and probably more aimed at real batman fans. Some good voice over work, character development and the usual upgrades on console graphics but still a poor port as it was ultimately unplayable for me.    … Expand
  4. screenjab
    Dec 31, 2011
    7
    Redundant game-play layered onto some pretty graphics, BAC caters to the lowest common denominator of simpletons in their teenage years. Punch, punch, walk-around, punch, walk-around, punch, repeat..
  5. hit925
    Jan 1, 2012
    4
    I was waiting for this game for so long after enjoying Arkham Asylum on my PC. What a mess that was released though. The game would be great if I can play it "the way it was meant to be played" For once, I want to buy a game without the need for endless patches just to fix problems that shouldn't exist in the first place.
  6. Veezara
    Jan 3, 2012
    6
    On the whole, I like this game. The combat is very fluid and manages to be fun, even if it is just mashing two buttons. Even though the game is basically "Press X for Batman", it's still a great game. My only disappointment with the actual game was the fact that you can't repair Batman's damaged suit. The reason I rated it only slightly better than average, however, was the fact that thisOn the whole, I like this game. The combat is very fluid and manages to be fun, even if it is just mashing two buttons. Even though the game is basically "Press X for Batman", it's still a great game. My only disappointment with the actual game was the fact that you can't repair Batman's damaged suit. The reason I rated it only slightly better than average, however, was the fact that this game is a truly terrible port. Firstly, you can't change the resolution. I couldn't believe it when I saw the settings menu. How long has this feature been in video games? Secondly, the controls. When you view them for the first time, you see an xbox controller. That's the first warning. The game lets you use special moves after you hit enough people without breaking the rhythm, and one of them is bound to Y. You have to press that in the middle of combat, and it's bound to Y. Shift, , and c aren't bound to anything, and q is bound to the same function as m3. When designing the control scheme for the PC, they just looked at the top row and gave the keys functions from left to right. And the real kicker? You can't rebind the controls in-game. Nothing can excuse that.… Expand
  7. birdman3
    Jan 22, 2013
    8
    The game played fine on my rig- no issues. The game is just as great as Arkham Asylum except it has a deeper storyline, more characters, and (most importantly) better boss battles. I saw the boss fights as a true weakness in the first one, and this has been remedied. Batman has a few new moves this time around as well, which is also a welcome feature. For me, the biggest downside was theThe game played fine on my rig- no issues. The game is just as great as Arkham Asylum except it has a deeper storyline, more characters, and (most importantly) better boss battles. I saw the boss fights as a true weakness in the first one, and this has been remedied. Batman has a few new moves this time around as well, which is also a welcome feature. For me, the biggest downside was the Riddler trophies. This time around, there are twice as many. Which means they are everywhere. Which means I spent hours hunting down every one of them... with no reward. I guess I should be okay with my own self-satisfaction. Other than that, the game is a worthy sequel to an amazing game.… Expand
  8. RudeVader
    Dec 24, 2012
    5
    To keep it simple, I would suggest you think twice about buying the PC version of this game. You literally could buy this game and never get it to work or be able to load saved progress simply due to the draconian security used to protect against piracy. If not for the pc version, you would not see so many negative reviews as the game in on par with AA for its fun factor. A simple searchTo keep it simple, I would suggest you think twice about buying the PC version of this game. You literally could buy this game and never get it to work or be able to load saved progress simply due to the draconian security used to protect against piracy. If not for the pc version, you would not see so many negative reviews as the game in on par with AA for its fun factor. A simple search on the web for windows live sign in assistant not installing will give you one of the many reasons why so many PC users are no happy with their experience with this game.

    When a game is reviewed, it's not reviewed based just on how well it plays or its cool graphics, but on the whole experience the user had with the game.

    If you have a choice, go with the console version.    … Expand
  9. WestLil0
    Aug 13, 2014
    8
    Much, Much better story line and great side missions, compared to Arkham Asylum. Got rid of the crazy WASD movements required in Asylum when battling some of the big bosses on a PC. This version is a un-sophisticated imitation of Assassin's Creed, so it does have an interesting aspect and since it takes place throughout all of the city (instead of the previous one which was just in anMuch, Much better story line and great side missions, compared to Arkham Asylum. Got rid of the crazy WASD movements required in Asylum when battling some of the big bosses on a PC. This version is a un-sophisticated imitation of Assassin's Creed, so it does have an interesting aspect and since it takes place throughout all of the city (instead of the previous one which was just in an asylum) it makes it much more enjoyable. Still, I wouldn't pay $60 full price, anything under $30 is worth the game-to-value ratio.… Expand
  10. Jodeth
    Aug 13, 2014
    9
    Great story. Detailed characters. Outstanding voice acting. Beautiful graphics even on DX9. Don't bother with DX11 as it will lag you to death, not worth the minor graphic improvements. The game will lag/hiccup anyway when gliding around the city, so try your best to ignore it cause the rest of the game is GREAT. Smooth fighting and counter-attack animations. PhysX is a nice luxury forGreat story. Detailed characters. Outstanding voice acting. Beautiful graphics even on DX9. Don't bother with DX11 as it will lag you to death, not worth the minor graphic improvements. The game will lag/hiccup anyway when gliding around the city, so try your best to ignore it cause the rest of the game is GREAT. Smooth fighting and counter-attack animations. PhysX is a nice luxury for capable PCs. The only reason I'm not giving it a solid 10 is because of the random hiccups. I recommend it over any console version… Expand
  11. doomgamer
    Apr 30, 2013
    5
    Mediocre at best. Dialogue is plain cheesy and lame, world is small and bland, story is as predictable as that of an average badly done superhero comic and they still left Batman with a frozen mouth whenever he talks in-game. plus the fighting is just plain boring to watch as compared to even a game like Amazing Spiderman that has more spectacular fighting styles.
    If you're a huge Batman    Mediocre at best. Dialogue is plain cheesy and lame, world is small and bland, story is as predictable as that of an average badly done superhero comic and they still left Batman with a frozen mouth whenever he talks in-game. plus the fighting is just plain boring to watch as compared to even a game like Amazing Spiderman that has more spectacular fighting styles.
    If you're a huge Batman fan, you'll enjoy this wonderful lackluster game that is at least still better than most other superhero games. If not, stay clear.    … Expand
  12. tmgius
    Apr 28, 2013
    5
    Technically excellent and with a very rich and entertaining game play, Batman: Arkham City has a weak and predictable plot with poor character development (could say misogynist...). I expected an epic tale for this legend, and not the recurring Batman-Captures-Joker-Joker-Escapes-PIM-PAM-PUM thing...
  13. 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,
  14. psylife
    Dec 16, 2015
    5
    The game could have been really good if it was a more focused experience. 5 hours into it I was still trying to remember what gadget and what button does what. The game seem to assume that the player is very familiar with what the various gadget's do. What should have been a very pleasant and fun experience turned out to be quite frustrating. The combat is fun yet repetitive, idem for theThe game could have been really good if it was a more focused experience. 5 hours into it I was still trying to remember what gadget and what button does what. The game seem to assume that the player is very familiar with what the various gadget's do. What should have been a very pleasant and fun experience turned out to be quite frustrating. The combat is fun yet repetitive, idem for the stealth sessions. This game is particularly frustrating, because it can be easily turned into a great little game by simplifying the controls. Why does the electric gadget has three different modes of use? WHY? The developers need to understand that Batman is a casual game and the added complexity does not any depth, rather frustration. Under that thick layer of BS, it is clear that there is a beautiful, fun and rewarding batman experience. A lack of vision and talent turned it into a mess. Wasted potential.… Expand
  15. Marick
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    Is one of the best superhero game .
  16. KAOS661
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    "Arkham City" is great,period. This game really managed to deliver although "Arkham Asylum" was a tough one to follow. They did it again with this one. A really enjoyable game that will satisfy you both as a Batman fan and as a gamer.
  17. PrincessRose
    Aug 23, 2020
    4
    I find this game boring and over rated. I don't like the movement and no idea what Iam doing most of the time.
  18. geoffrey_weng
    Nov 10, 2015
    4
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  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. WalkingMoore
    Jan 7, 2018
    9
    Even before the release of Batman: Arkham city, Warner Bros. interactive entertainment inc. raspiarili it so that be healthy and everyone, even the one that has a job and personal life gamer, began to tear off leaves from the calendar counting the days before the release of the next series about the secretive and merciful flying mouse, which even the most dangerous attackers leaves alive.Even before the release of Batman: Arkham city, Warner Bros. interactive entertainment inc. raspiarili it so that be healthy and everyone, even the one that has a job and personal life gamer, began to tear off leaves from the calendar counting the days before the release of the next series about the secretive and merciful flying mouse, which even the most dangerous attackers leaves alive. Well, how could they not be touched?

    The surrounding world is perfectly drawn, although, as the saying goes, "in a family is not without a freak," some buildings turned out to be a little blurry, but it's difficult to notice, and why do they even look at them? The costumes of super-heroes are truly inspiring and the desire to admire every bend. Each pixel is detailed in detail, and besides, the costumes tear, scratch, get dirty, it all looks very impressive and remains until the end of the game as battle scars reminiscent of battles with opponents. The only thing I could **** with - this is how stretched the body of Batman, when you activate the cable.

    The game process is diverse, in one word there is where to unfold. 2 types of quests: Additional and story. With the plot I think everything is clear, additional quests are diverse and in some way difficult, each side quest of which we only have to do 12 completely different things, there will not be silly assignments like "Go, kill, report" or "Find, steal , bring it, "somewhere we have to find evidence, where we'll have time to reach the phone and answer the call or save the person. Batman has a bunch of devices that break open locks, deafen opponents, block weapons, hide our hero from watchful eyes and do everything that would be as confusing as possible to get out of any existing situation with insignificant losses. The most effective in this game is of course the combat system, unique in its kind, everything from counter-attacks to silent murders and dropping opponents from the roof is envisaged, I think it's not worth writing about it in detail, it will just take a lot of time. In Batman: Arkham city, of course, it's not bypassed stealth and not just stealth, but quality stealth, the enemies react to every rustle, even when squatting you can not be completely sure of your invisibility, and snipers calculate you once or twice after the slightest wrong movement . this is not Elite sniper v2. Despite this, the game is played quite easily and quickly, which is more likely a minus than plus, I would like a long storyline and more additional quests.

    1.5 years after the events in Arkham Asylum, the former psychiatric hospital superintendent becomes the mayor of Gotham, buys out the slums and builds a prison there, with Dr. Hugo Streij as its head, and employs the elite division of the Tiger mercenaries as guardians, after which "Tiger" catch Bruce Wayne as well known to us as Batman and betray Hugo Streiju, then from prison, Arkham city Wayne steals another "navel of the earth" with a deviation of the brain Penguin. The game has two possible ends, which depend on the decision you made in one mission. Further I will not tell what would not spoil the impression of the game.

    We will be given a chance to play a company for Batman and a Woman for a cat, and in the DLC there will appear characters Robin and Nightwing for which it will be possible to play in the test mode stuffing muzzles not to righteous bandyugans, recedivists and drunkards. In the plot itself, such faces as Joker, Two-faced, Penguin, Rottenhead, Ridler, Mr. Freese, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Scarecrow, Bain, Ra's al Gul, Salamon Grandi, Deedshot, Maxi Zeus, Black Mask, Hash, Quincy Shar who is the corrupt mayor of Gotham, Tilia al Ghul is the girl of Batman and the daughter of Ra's al Ghoul, the butler and loyal friend of Batman Alfred Penniworth, Jack Ryder is the reporter whom we rescue from the clutches of Dadshot, Vicky Vale, the reporter whom we also save .

    Nobody expected, but the atmosphere was just magnificent, we completely immersed in the criminal world of the city Arkham city, if you look well, you can find information about each character, building, prison area, and the dark tones in which the graphics are executed gives the final touch to the sense of danger and the inevitability of the fall of the city. Soundtracks are very nice and this game is one of the few in which I did not turn off the sound.

    Simply a great game, the best time to spend in anticipation of hot novelties, Rocksteady Studios took up the game, the films and cartoons which have grown generations and exceeded all expectations. It's time to set the ratings: Gameplay 9.5 / 10 -0.5 for a short duration, graphics 9/10 -1 for the blur of some buildings and animation with a hook, Atmosphere 1010, The plot is 10/10 because it's not predictable, and already the end ... uhhh. Despite the schedule, I put this game deserved 10/10, because in my opinion - this is the best game about super-heroes.    … Expand
  21. uaandrei
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    Awesome campaign, loved the game. Especially the ending... it was unexpected.
  22. POstAL_QueeN
    Nov 23, 2018
    1
    Абсолютно не понравилось с первых минут прохождения. В сразу предупреждаю, что я считаю свое мнение объективным, читающие эту рецензию могут подумать иначе - это их право. Но не надо забывать, что данная рецензия - это моё мнение.

    Считаю ли я данную игру переоцененной, да конечно и довольно сильно. У меня нет какой-то личной неприязни к Бэтмену или героям и злодеям DC (Робин, Джокер,    Абсолютно не понравилось с первых минут прохождения. В сразу предупреждаю, что я считаю свое мнение объективным, читающие эту рецензию могут подумать иначе - это их право. Но не надо забывать, что данная рецензия - это моё мнение.

    Считаю ли я данную игру переоцененной, да конечно и довольно сильно. У меня нет какой-то личной неприязни к Бэтмену или героям и злодеям DC (Робин, Джокер, Пугало и так далее), наоборот. Мрачность, всегда заставляла меня искренне любить их. Чего стоит фильм Тима Бертона - "Бэтмен", где джокера исполнил Джек Николсон, один из моих любимых и вообще величайших актеров, в пример можно привести хотя бы "Пролетая над гнездом кукушки", и этого достаточно. Разумеется трилогия Нолана, хоть "Бэтмен: Начало" я считаю абсолютным провалом, но два последующих вытянули абсолютно все, да ещё и с запасом. Про игру Хита Леджера даже нечего говорить, кроме того, что она была великолепной. Можно заметить, что я говорил только про злодеев, и это верно. Они действительно запоминающиеся личности. А вот что касательно самого Бэтмена, то тут все легче. Нам всегда был интересен сам Бэтмен, а ни тот кто скрывается за маской, то есть Брюс Уэйн. Когда Бэтмен появлялся на экране - мы ликовали, он исчезал - мы погружались в линейный просмотр (линейность не значит плохо в данном контексте). Но следует же и про игру поговорить, а говорить собственно нечего.

    Каким бы ни был Бэтмен, он довольно глубокий персонаж, со своими особенностями и личными качествами. Я хочу сказать, что он глубокий в плане коммуникации, это можно заметить даже в фильмах. У него есть чувства и он способен взаимодействовать с окружающими, может быть иногда это парочка фраз, но говорит она о многом. Точную задачу разработчиков игры я не знаю, но делать то что они сделали - это абсурд. Опять же, тут я полностью объективен. У игры нет сюжета, абсолютно ни какого. Тут всплывает, то что я говорил выше. Бэтмен не должен быть куклой, он достоин большего. Поймите меня правильно, мне хватило часа, чтобы понять все отвращение данной игры. Если описывать в двух словах, то - это файтинг-слэшер какой-то. Цель - мочилово, да возможно способов много, но цель - мочилово. Понимаете, вся подача и завязка утонули в этом самом мочилове. Я читал какой-то отзыв. Там говорилось о разнообразии персонажей. По сути, если извлечь истину то разработчики разнообразили игру персонажами, чтобы не скучно было. Но я скажу, что этого мало, надо проработать персонажа и создать индивидуальность, кстати она в этой игре полностью отсутствует.

    1/10 Лично мое мнение, судить вам. Но я считаю это глупостью не видеть очевидного. Игра не может покрыть какой-то там хорошей боевкой всю историю Бэтмена и вообще DC. Для меня это полный провал.    … Expand
  23. tommydlbass
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Best game of the trilogy and the one that I remember I like more. The story it's still good and the gameplay was improved.
  24. Fixil_CZ
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
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  25. 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.
  26. T-Opel
    Sep 4, 2022
    5
    Not recommended unless you are a huge Batman fan. The action gameplay is ok, but nothing spectacular. The story, the level design, the side missions, and all of the optional content are all really bad IMO. I was stuck multiple times because the game requires you to backtrack through a specific path without letting you know clearly enough. The side missions were very basic and required aNot recommended unless you are a huge Batman fan. The action gameplay is ok, but nothing spectacular. The story, the level design, the side missions, and all of the optional content are all really bad IMO. I was stuck multiple times because the game requires you to backtrack through a specific path without letting you know clearly enough. The side missions were very basic and required a lot of running around - these might be a bit more enjoyable if you actually know the characters from the universe. And there is a lot of "content" that involves collecting hundreds of random items spread around the map.… Expand
  27. kman5473
    Jan 13, 2017
    10
    The definitive game of the Arkham series. Everything from the gadgets, to the missions, to the expansive free roaming city, to challenges, and the plot all work precisely together to make a game that is unquestionably solid through and through. I think maybe my only complaint is just the fact that the riddler campaign that is part of the DLC is so huge I don't know if I'll ever put in theThe definitive game of the Arkham series. Everything from the gadgets, to the missions, to the expansive free roaming city, to challenges, and the plot all work precisely together to make a game that is unquestionably solid through and through. I think maybe my only complaint is just the fact that the riddler campaign that is part of the DLC is so huge I don't know if I'll ever put in the time needed to collect every riddler trophy and finish it 100% -- but that just goes to show you the developers' dedication to making this batman game as massive as possible.… Expand
  28. BasilZero
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Game: Batman Arkham City GOTY
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Rocksteady System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 95/100 Value Score: 9.5/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Play as Batman, Catwoman and Robin throughout the different game modes (Robin in    Game: Batman Arkham City GOTY
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Rocksteady
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 95/100
    Value Score: 9.5/10

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

    Pros
    +Play as Batman, Catwoman and Robin throughout the different game modes (Robin in the DLC)
    +Open world mechanics allow you to travel all over Arkham City to do side quests
    +Gain experience from defeating enemies and finishing the story and side quests to level up all sorts of stats, abilities, etc making the game have a RPG feel to it
    +The soundtrack has improved and is a lot more memorable than the first game
    +The addition of the DLC storyline and Catwoman's side story makes the game's length a lot more than the first game
    +Costumes are unlocked and can be used once the game is finished
    +New Game+ mode which brings forth a higher difficulty rating but lets you keep items and upgrades you had gives high replay value to the game
    +There are challenge maps which can be unlocked throughout the game

    Cons
    -Some key characters from the first game do not show up or have very little presence in this game    … Expand
  29. DarKMaTTeR
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    Much like its predecessor, Arkham City's production quality is stellar in every regard. This is the kind of game that makes it all seem so easy. The only way it could be better is by taking on more genres.

    This game might not be for everyone, but it certainly is for most people. If you can appreciate a beat 'em up game with simple controls, this game will give you the most polished game    Much like its predecessor, Arkham City's production quality is stellar in every regard. This is the kind of game that makes it all seem so easy. The only way it could be better is by taking on more genres.

    This game might not be for everyone, but it certainly is for most people. If you can appreciate a beat 'em up game with simple controls, this game will give you the most polished game experience there is. This game effortlessly captures the holy grail of games: something that is easy to pick up, gradual in its refinement and hard to master.

    Technically, this game deserves a 10/10. The only reason I don't do that is because I've seen better in Arkham Asylum. I'm splitting hairs here, but the combat system in Batman:AC feels slightly less in your control than in Batman:AA.    … Expand
  30. cerberusd
    Mar 20, 2014
    10
    Arkham City is a curious piece of work. It stands at the junction of linear campaign and sandbox, comicbook and mature fiction, button smasher and stealth game. It is for this reason that I think it's extremely difficult to judge the real value of this game from a design perspective. It really didn't fit into any category we had at the time when it came out. And it's not a surprise to sayArkham City is a curious piece of work. It stands at the junction of linear campaign and sandbox, comicbook and mature fiction, button smasher and stealth game. It is for this reason that I think it's extremely difficult to judge the real value of this game from a design perspective. It really didn't fit into any category we had at the time when it came out. And it's not a surprise to say that 2 years after its release, no game has really succeeded it yet. It's a strange, unique game, to say the least. Arkham City contains the DNA of its predecessor, Arkham Asylum, but at the same time, the other half of its DNA is that of a sandbox game, a la GTA. In hindsight, the linear campaign portion was lackluster, but it was what we were all looking forward to, so it was necessary. Also sandbox technology at the time was not complete enough to carry a game on its own. But even then, what ended up happening was that although the sandbox elements were often overshadowed by the linear campaign, what really elevated this game to one of the absolute greatest games of all time was its sandbox design. So, Arkham City does suffer from a mild identity crisis. But in the moments where it decides it wants to be a full fledged sandbox game, it really shines, as the only well crafted non-fps action sandbox game ever made. Rocksteady's stated goal for the Arkham trilogy was to take the foundations of Arkham Asylum and expand it in scope and detail with each iteration. They showed with Arkham City that they are more than capable of doing that. Expect Arkham Knight to blow your expectations out of the water, as this next iteration of the Arkham sandbox should have a good chance of surpassing Skyrim and GTA V.… Expand
  31. Messerschmitt
    Sep 9, 2015
    7
    A good game but a bit disapointing especially in terms of the plot, pacing and the atmophere. Also i don't think that open world did a good thing for this game - Arkham Asylum was great Arkham City only good
  32. Andresitooo
    Jul 11, 2013
    8
    Cool story cool gameplay mechanics (very well done) good interface great seeing batman's enemies how they were meant to be scene altogether was a very good game. The main story line could've been longer and could've had more side missions (aside from Riddler's which seems to have more than the main story itself but isn't rewarding enough having to do so many puzzles and stuff just to goCool story cool gameplay mechanics (very well done) good interface great seeing batman's enemies how they were meant to be scene altogether was a very good game. The main story line could've been longer and could've had more side missions (aside from Riddler's which seems to have more than the main story itself but isn't rewarding enough having to do so many puzzles and stuff just to go save the next captive. Graphics and sound was great and again gameplay mechanics were done VERY well.… Expand
  33. Nataraja
    Feb 16, 2014
    10
    Simply an amazing game. Large open map with a great storyline, impeccable voice acting, great graphics, amazing sets, wonderful gadgets and the COMBAT - UNBELIEVABLY GOOD!

    Arkham Asylum was good, this is near perfect. The voice actors are now comfortable with their roles unlike the initial parts of asylum where Batman in particular sounds stiff. But in City - he nails it! The voice    Simply an amazing game. Large open map with a great storyline, impeccable voice acting, great graphics, amazing sets, wonderful gadgets and the COMBAT - UNBELIEVABLY GOOD!

    Arkham Asylum was good, this is near perfect. The voice actors are now comfortable with their roles unlike the initial parts of asylum where Batman in particular sounds stiff. But in City - he nails it! The voice of Joker is perfect as is Harley.

    The DLC (or Game of the Year Edition which has all the DLC) is a wonderful addition - playing as Catwoman and briefly as Robin is incredible fun. I am a big Robin fan so my only gripe is that I didn't get to play as him more!

    I don't give out a lot of 10/10 ratings but this game definitely deserves it!    … Expand
  34. Parthros
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    Arkham City took everything that was great about Asylum and made it better. It's story is more involved, the game play is improved, and it's got tons of replay value. Arkham City is an all around great game!

    If you're a Batman fan, you HAVE to play this game!
  35. Klewer
    Jan 11, 2013
    8
    An absolute high quality sequel to a great original which keeps very similar game play while adding another great adventure in Gotham. A must have for all fans of Batman.
  36. BlitzStein
    Jan 31, 2015
    10
    Simply one of the bests games ever. The graphic quality allies with an increible soundtrack, to give you an extensive and atmospheric adventure full of riddles, puzzles, enemies and acts. Probably one of the bests games ever.
  37. UntoldAv3nGer
    Jul 11, 2013
    9
    Batman Arkham City is a spectacular game with serious difficulty issues. Tons of villains (Poison Ivy, Joker, Catwoman, Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, etc.) are in the game. The setting is great, and I can tell the developers really thought it through. The weather is constant, the snow looks and seems cool. There is a lot to do on the side, such as collecting trophies and finding hostages, etc. TheBatman Arkham City is a spectacular game with serious difficulty issues. Tons of villains (Poison Ivy, Joker, Catwoman, Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, etc.) are in the game. The setting is great, and I can tell the developers really thought it through. The weather is constant, the snow looks and seems cool. There is a lot to do on the side, such as collecting trophies and finding hostages, etc. The plot is very well done too! The difficulty issues are that sometimes the game is very easy, and sometimes it is VERY hard. Batman doesn't kill, so if you do a "drop attack" and afterwards have to run, the enemy will get right back up again, good as new. The game tries to work far too many key combinations into the game. Evading a electric-baton wielder means that you have to press right-click and two space bar presses. I can't think or act that fast in the midst of fighting, Rocksteady! Arkham City really emphasizes the power of guns. I rarely went fists-blazing with gunman around. You really feel like you ARE Batman in this game. 9/10, well done!… Expand
  38. nitai007
    May 3, 2013
    9
    this is a really fun and great game. it feels really unique. the story is great. the story has a lot of vilans from the comics and movies and they are done really great. the voice acting is especially good. the gameplay is unique and different from other games. the only big problem is that the world is too little. you should definetly buy it because its really good!!!!!
  39. FruitCakeHD
    Oct 24, 2013
    9
    Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition:

    A sequel to the highly-rated Batman: Arkam Asylum that was released about 2 years back Running on the same Unreal Engine 3.0, very little has changed.. Arkham City provides the player with a different UI, newer gadgets, abilities, better graphics (Duh..) and a more enriched storyline. I would say that it is a little cherry atop of a    Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition:

    A sequel to the highly-rated Batman: Arkam Asylum that was released about 2 years back

    Running on the same Unreal Engine 3.0, very little has changed.. Arkham City provides the player with a different UI, newer gadgets, abilities, better graphics (Duh..) and a more enriched storyline.

    I would say that it is a little cherry atop of a nice and delicious fruit-cake, it could be an expansion instead of a full game. But of course, that is my own personal opinion.

    Recommendations/Tips:

    1) Play Arkham Asylum before Arkham City, i'll say that it is very important and crucial towards having the full experience of the series. Some of the past events that happened in Arkham Asylum and were mentioned in Arkham City.
    2) Most of the DLCs are just cosmetics and etc. But "Harley Quinn's Revenge" isnt, it is sort of a mini-story followed after the main game's storyline. Just make sure you'd play it after completing the campaign. (GOTY edition)

    Estimated Total Playtime:    … Expand
  40. Aquazi
    Mar 14, 2013
    7
    The Arkham formula was cool and fresh in Arkham Asylum. But in Arkham City everything was just bigger, most dispersive, with a very weak plot and the gameplay was the same, attack-attack-dodge-attack-jump on gargoyle-attack-attack.

    Very repetitive game, It was sure good, but I found myself pretty bored a lot of times. I hope in the next Arkham game we will see a gameplay evolution    The Arkham formula was cool and fresh in Arkham Asylum. But in Arkham City everything was just bigger, most dispersive, with a very weak plot and the gameplay was the same, attack-attack-dodge-attack-jump on gargoyle-attack-attack.

    Very repetitive game, It was sure good, but I found myself pretty bored a lot of times. I hope in the next Arkham game we will see a gameplay evolution because I cannot stand another X-X-gargoyle jump-X-X-dodge all the time.    … Expand
  41. Basem101
    Jun 17, 2013
    10
    the first game was really good but this one is perfect it is one of my favourite games of all time this game is so damn good in every aspect and you'll finally see an end to the long battle between Batman and joker i highly recommend this game
  42. Sean-M
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Great gameplay, story, locations, atmosphere and characters.
  43. DragonforceKin
    May 8, 2013
    8
    I first heard about this game through a friend who highly recommended it to me and after five minutes I was hooked.

    This game brought everything I wanted and more to the table. The action was fantastic, combat was unique to say the least and the stealth (whilst playing on a high difficulty) was very challenging. Arkham City had a great balance between stealth and combat and didn't let    I first heard about this game through a friend who highly recommended it to me and after five minutes I was hooked.

    This game brought everything I wanted and more to the table. The action was fantastic, combat was unique to say the least and the stealth (whilst playing on a high difficulty) was very challenging. Arkham City had a great balance between stealth and combat and didn't let up when it came to boss fights.

    The story is also what you'd expect from DC, with Batman being the object of the story, it revolves around his absolute willingness to do whatever it takes to let justice prevail and shows what it truly means to be the Batman. I found the plot twist confusing at first but then after a second play through it was inspired.

    I would highly recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of Batman on screen or on paper, as it plays to the comic book canon very well.

    Batman: Arkham City was easily the best game I played in 2012.
    8/10    … Expand
  44. sft
    Sep 8, 2014
    7
    Oh boy, not quite such a wonder

    Arkham Asylum was a groundbreaking game for me. I loved the atmosphere, the varied and highly imaginative gameplay, the problem solving, and the superbly animated and free-flowing combat. It was engrossing, compelling, and had a far better storyline than most games. ARKHAM CITY promised more of the same and I looked forward to it immensely. Well it    Oh boy, not quite such a wonder

    Arkham Asylum was a groundbreaking game for me. I loved the atmosphere, the varied and highly imaginative gameplay, the problem solving, and the superbly animated and free-flowing combat. It was engrossing, compelling, and had a far better storyline than most games. ARKHAM CITY promised more of the same and I looked forward to it immensely. Well it delivered in some respects but disappointed in many. The overarching fault with CITY is that Rocksteady have crammed too much into one game. It’s the game equivalent of bloatware. Combat is less fluent due to too many new moves, some of which you are forced to use. The short, somewhat underwhelming main story is interrupted too often by side missions and the ridiculously numerous riddler challenges and trophies. And the open world structure, coupled with the often intrusive side missions, diminish the sense of urgency in the narrative. There are also too many villains jammed into one story. It may seem odd to criticise something for doing too much but sometimes less really is more. On the plus side you get to play as Catwoman and Robin as well as Batman (in the GOTY edition) and some of the enhancements do improve gameplay. In conclusion, CITY is a good game and is fun to play, but it’s not as impressive as Rocksteady’s admirable original. Oh, and good luck trying to get at all 440 Riddler trophies!    … Expand
  45. gannicus
    Sep 16, 2013
    9
    Looking at the reviews of this game its easy to see and i know from personal experience that DX11 doesnt work on the game in its original form. but once you get a patch for it the game is a beauty. One of the best games ever made.
  46. Losty
    Jul 17, 2013
    10
    Great game. Very enjoyable story and I loved all the characters they used even though some seemed to be randomly thrown in. Side quests were pretty entertaining as well.
  47. backInBone
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    The best game I've played this year. I like the 3D model of the characters and the combat which is responsive and of rhythm. Apart from the common elements in an action game, it turns like a puzzle game when you collect riddler's trophies and a stealth one when you enter a room full of armed enemies.
  48. aseemtiwari
    Jul 8, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best game till date....all in one stealth,action,trick,suspense...all in one package...only dissapointment was the riddle trophy which was perhaps to much and sometime boring.but overall the game set a class for all game lovers.action on the other hand was superb.music was awsome too.and the best part was the checkpoint were at evry incident.so even if your game is over you don't have to start the game from very ago.
    the suspense were also kept so gr8 that you will not even escape any cutscene.    … Expand
  49. KingShree
    Oct 20, 2013
    9
    Best superhero game ever. Now when its fully on Steam there is nothing to stop you from playing it right away. Fights will keep you entertained for the whole time, using gadgets is fun. Story is great and referring to all Batman films. You really feel like dark knight when playing this. Awesome!
  50. MacMorris
    Sep 1, 2013
    10
    The game's great.The controls are easy to master.The gameplay's amazing.The fightsyles are superb. The scenery's great so do the gadgets...I am stunned Looking forward to Batman Arkham Origins.Actually it is really easy though to install the windows live..which is at first u must install the game files then copy all the xlive files from sysWow64 folder and paste it to system 32 Then copyThe game's great.The controls are easy to master.The gameplay's amazing.The fightsyles are superb. The scenery's great so do the gadgets...I am stunned Looking forward to Batman Arkham Origins.Actually it is really easy though to install the windows live..which is at first u must install the game files then copy all the xlive files from sysWow64 folder and paste it to system 32 Then copy only xlive.dll to system folder.Then launch the game.If u can play it but can't save it close the game. Then install windows live marketplace(Note:never save the setup run it and then u are free to play the game to the core.… Expand
  51. banditpwn
    Jul 23, 2015
    9
    I found Arkham City to be a strict improvement on the first game and blends straight forward story telling with a unique open world experience. City is one of those games where you can finish the story in ~10 hours or take many many hours to find out all of the Easter eggs and intricacies in the game. The combat is fluid and interactive where every skill you level up has a noticeableI found Arkham City to be a strict improvement on the first game and blends straight forward story telling with a unique open world experience. City is one of those games where you can finish the story in ~10 hours or take many many hours to find out all of the Easter eggs and intricacies in the game. The combat is fluid and interactive where every skill you level up has a noticeable difference on how you can approach combat scenarios.

    Once I started this game I simply could not put it down and I honestly believe this is one of the most outstanding games in recent memory. The port in the only downside to ANY of these heavily combat based games that are clearly meant for controller but using a keyboard and mouse wasn't a terrible experience.

    Score: 9/10 almost perfect except for the port!    … Expand
  52. JesperNykvist
    Aug 15, 2013
    10
    Never have I felt like such a complete bad ass as when I play this game! The great story, deep characters, beautiful environment and fluid combat mechanics all blend together for a perfect game! Any fan of Batman would must play this game!
  53. csabber
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Rocksteady, after reviving our hopes in superhero games with Arkham Asylum, have dreamt big: bringing the well established Dark Knight formula to open world. A task that first sounded too great even after everything the developer has given us in the first game. Fear not, they upped the ante.

    Our favorite detective is forced to Arkham City occupied by thugs, gangsters, super-villains and    Rocksteady, after reviving our hopes in superhero games with Arkham Asylum, have dreamt big: bringing the well established Dark Knight formula to open world. A task that first sounded too great even after everything the developer has given us in the first game. Fear not, they upped the ante.

    Our favorite detective is forced to Arkham City occupied by thugs, gangsters, super-villains and Dr. Strange's guards. Initially we only know that he is after Strange who is preparing an experiment, which he calls "Protocol 10". The main plot of the game isn't the strongest we have ever experienced, but diverse enough to keep our heads spinning in every half hour or so. Even if Strange isn't the typical main villain you'd expect from a game like this, the others keep the show running. Boy, and how well. Joker, Two-Face, Penguin are only the most famous ones to recognize. Even the minor villains give splendid performances that will make you feel you're in an action packed DC comic book. Only this time around you're the one who beats up the bad guys. The ending of the game will keep you scratching your head and maybe this time and this time only Rocksteady took on more that they could bear...

    The game has excellent graphical representation pushing the unreal engine to it's limits. The older engine sometimes shows it's limits with slowly loading textures and load screens in open areas. However, from artistic perspective it's breathtaking. The realization of Arkham City speaks for itself. Every character villain, hero or supporting cast is realized authentically with care and love that can be seen everywhere in the game. You can read stories about the city or it's unwanted "residents", listen to crazy interviews taped by Strange with the greatest villains that will uncover some of their background stories and let us see what has happened before the place was opened. It's exactly this where the game comes to full circle, not just being a super enjoyable action-superhero game, but a true part of the Batman legacy. The music and voice acting are top notch. Listening to an well composed orchestral piece before hearing Mark Hamill's voice behind The Joker is true joy and no fan could ask for more in that respect.

    The freeflow combat introduced in Arkham Asylum returns with an array of gadgets that can be deployed in combat. The combat is so well balanced that it will be easy for everybody to pick up, but very difficult to master as Batman has plenty of moves in his pocket. You can choose to hit or counter each enemy when you are attacked, but there will always be a second, third or eighth move to pull. It's a mechanic that will never get boring even after the 228th enemy. Of course the game will challenge you eventually with more powerful enemies that can't be put down with repeated hitting of one button.

    After you are done with the main campaign, which takes about 10 hour to complete, there's literally a dozen thing to do in Arkham City. For one you can explore the story based side quests which are not only cleverly integrated in the game's main story but they are also highly addictive. Of course Riddler made his mark in this game too, so you can try to collect his collectibles of which there is more than 300. If you have done everything in Arkham City (takes around 20-30 hours) there is a game mode called Riddler's revenge which is essentially a task-based-clean-the-room mini-game. You are rewarded with medals based on your successes, but cleaning every room and hitting high score everywhere will take you at least that much as the main game. That adds up around 50+ hours of gameplay for 100% completion. Really the only thing worth of complain here is that when you do everything and I mean everything in Arkham City there isn't anything else to load your save game again. The streets are empty except for some thug groups always spawned in the same spots. Arkham City feels empty; a thing that can be noticed even in the heat of the first walkthrough.

    Rating: 94/100; Replay Value: 4/5; To Beat: 8-10 hours (main campaign), 22-25 hours (campaign with collectibles); Played on: normal.    … Expand
  54. Sboriky
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    Batman Arkham City is way better than his predecessor. The gameplay mechanics has been improved, the combat system has been refined, and it's pretty hard if you play it on the max difficulty.

    The villains are very characterized, and the story is great (I loved the gothic atmosphere). The world is not huge, but you're free to explore it between the main missions. From a technical    Batman Arkham City is way better than his predecessor. The gameplay mechanics has been improved, the combat system has been refined, and it's pretty hard if you play it on the max difficulty.

    The villains are very characterized, and the story is great (I loved the gothic atmosphere). The world is not huge, but you're free to explore it between the main missions.

    From a technical point of view the game is just amazing. I'd definitely recommend to buy this game.    … Expand
  55. Erdrick27
    Sep 19, 2013
    7
    While this is a solid game with an interesting world to explore and the return of many memorable villains from the Batman universe I can't help but feel it missed the mark when compared to Arkham Asylum. It feels like the developer overextended themselves and the 'open world' can feel a bit too open, forcing the player to slog through previously visited areas while searching for the nextWhile this is a solid game with an interesting world to explore and the return of many memorable villains from the Batman universe I can't help but feel it missed the mark when compared to Arkham Asylum. It feels like the developer overextended themselves and the 'open world' can feel a bit too open, forcing the player to slog through previously visited areas while searching for the next goal marker. The riddler aspect is also stretched too thin with too many trophies (both for batman and catwoman) to find. The visual riddler puzzles also fall short as they don't work well in such a huge environment.… Expand
  56. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 9
    Story : 9
    Sound : 9
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    Overall : 9
  57. iliketurtles101
    Oct 19, 2013
    9
    This is easily the best dc hell even the best superhero game of all time the combat is smooth the graphics are stunning and if your an nvidia user you get great physx support.The controls are not that good but hooking up a controller will fix that problem also the game crashed a few times on me and you need games for windows live.The story is fantastic including some of the best batmanThis is easily the best dc hell even the best superhero game of all time the combat is smooth the graphics are stunning and if your an nvidia user you get great physx support.The controls are not that good but hooking up a controller will fix that problem also the game crashed a few times on me and you need games for windows live.The story is fantastic including some of the best batman villains like penguin joker deadshot ect main story last about 25 hours long and with 12 massive side missions and over 400 riddler trophies to collect by solving his puzzels its a must by for any fan of the dark knight.… Expand
  58. debigman
    May 22, 2014
    10
    This game is just as good as the first one in every regard. The only problem was the Games for Windows Live DRM, which has since been removed from Batman.
  59. ssmanniec1
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Very very great game i don't understand people saying it ruined the sequel! I recommend it to everyone interested in batman and who enjoyed arkham city.
  60. netto
    Nov 6, 2013
    9
    Great story with a great graphic and great control. The sequel from Arkham Asylum. The best game of super hero. I just loved it. The only cons is when DX 11 is activated, the game got a lot performance penalty.
  61. Krizuwe
    Jan 22, 2014
    9
    Las segundas partes dicen que siempre son malas o inferiores a las primeras, en este caso esto no es cierto, supera casi en todo al primer juego, Las peleas son mucho mejores, la ciudad es inmensa y el doblaje es muy bueno. Sus puntos fuertes es la duración (sobretodo por las misiones secundarias) y la diversión de jugar a este juegazo. Sus puntos débiles son, la ciudad no tiene vida,Las segundas partes dicen que siempre son malas o inferiores a las primeras, en este caso esto no es cierto, supera casi en todo al primer juego, Las peleas son mucho mejores, la ciudad es inmensa y el doblaje es muy bueno. Sus puntos fuertes es la duración (sobretodo por las misiones secundarias) y la diversión de jugar a este juegazo. Sus puntos débiles son, la ciudad no tiene vida, parece estar muerta y siempre es de noche y nevando. En conclusión: es un juegazo imprescindible para cualquier buen gamer y que aunque tiene algunos puntos flacos no deja de ser una verdadera obra maestra, lo recomiendo totalmente.… Expand
  62. markwhitton
    Nov 20, 2013
    9
    Arkham City brought back what we loved about Asylum and opened up the world a little bit more! I probably preferred Asylum because it was a completely new experience at the time; but getting the opportunity to play as Catwoman and Robin in Arkham City was a major benefit! Overall, the city looks great, the combat is still flawless and it’s really an all-round incredible game! I don’t careArkham City brought back what we loved about Asylum and opened up the world a little bit more! I probably preferred Asylum because it was a completely new experience at the time; but getting the opportunity to play as Catwoman and Robin in Arkham City was a major benefit! Overall, the city looks great, the combat is still flawless and it’s really an all-round incredible game! I don’t care for Batman, in any respect, outside of these video games because I just don’t like super hero comic based stuff; but I thoroughly enjoy these games and Arkham City was one of the most enjoyable titles I have ever played!… Expand
  63. 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
  64. jonghun-lee
    Dec 31, 2013
    6
    All good. But ...
    Cloud storage is a save problem.
    Save twice disappeared.
    Now and again ...

    .... With the exception of it
    Good graphics, good story, configured to be well-structured ...
    two times disappeared the save, but it is reason to be again.
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. Tomle1202
    Nov 26, 2017
    9
    Batman: Arkham City masterfully tells the Caped Crusader's greatest adventure in video games to date, surpassing even the momentous foundation built by its predecessor.
  68. 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.
  69. Jack_h
    Aug 26, 2014
    9
    This game is jaw-dropping in every way. If you are a fan of Batman in any way, pick this up. Especially if you used to watch the animated series. Voice acting is superb.
  70. 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.
  71. jelikey
    Sep 4, 2015
    8
    i meet batman game series first in this arkham city. it has terrific game play and hitting sense. but, i don't know why this game is open world. but diverse weapon and just press X button always fun.
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. Siddhartha19
    Oct 24, 2015
    7
    I played it for the story, the combat is underwhelming though, enjoyed the puzzles. Everything is really top notch, you can tell its a AAA, but the combat brings it down a couple of points, If your a Batman fan you should check it out, just dont expect much combat wise.
  76. jimbobslimbob
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    Where do I start? It's a true gem that has little to no flaws whatsoever. The graphics are superb, the story is great, the voice acting is amazing, the gameplay is a spot on. In short, it's a true joy to play.

    The game revolves around a small section of Gotham City, known now as "Arkham City", where gangs and thugs seem to have free-run of there own little slice of Gotham. It allows    Where do I start? It's a true gem that has little to no flaws whatsoever. The graphics are superb, the story is great, the voice acting is amazing, the gameplay is a spot on. In short, it's a true joy to play.

    The game revolves around a small section of Gotham City, known now as "Arkham City", where gangs and thugs seem to have free-run of there own little slice of Gotham. It allows much greater freedom than Arkham Asylum did - and is all the better for it. You start with all the abilities and gadgets that you picked up in the previous game, and unlock a ton more too. As such, it may have a steep learning curve for people that did not play the previous game, but once you get into it, it's fluid, responsive and great fun.

    Upgrades to your Batsuit and character(s) abilities are bought with XP, that is earned fighting thugs - and you are rewarded for slick moves, long combos and variety. You can also quick-fire gadgets during combat, adding another really cool addition to the game.

    Jimbo Rating: 9/10    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. truxton
    Jan 1, 2015
    8
    A great action/adventure game and a game you have to have on your shelf. It has a good story. Great gameplay and a great,dark,mature atmosphere to it.You play as Batman trying to stop the crime of prince himself-the Joker as he spreads havoc through Arkham city the super prison. Good game.
  79. jackwcritic
    Jan 25, 2015
    9
    Batman Arkham City-a detailed review

    Plot summary: Bruce Wayne is kidnapped whilst protesting the use of Arkham City.He is in a super prison called Arkham City where all the super villains are and the worst criminals in Gotham.He investigates Arkham City's dark secrets and discovers a huge project called protacle 10 run by Dr Hugo Strange the owner of arkham city.What is his plan?    Batman Arkham City-a detailed review

    Plot summary: Bruce Wayne is kidnapped whilst protesting the use of Arkham City.He is in a super prison called Arkham City where all the super villains are and the worst criminals in Gotham.He investigates Arkham City's dark secrets and discovers a huge project called protacle 10 run by Dr Hugo Strange the owner of arkham city.What is his plan?

    Batman Arkham City is the sequel to Batman Arkham Asylum so those who played the original with be at home with this installment to the arkham series.The gameplay in Arkham City is vastly improved with better animations,more moves and a better upgrade system.

    The moves in this game are brilliant,its so satisfying to smash a thugs skull in.You can upgrade your amour and moves.You can also upgrade your gadgets to which is a great addition to the game.Like the original the mood set for the game is dark,gritty and dirty.

    Which is a good thing because that works best for Batman,especially in a game like this.

    The map is much bigger,as the title suggests its a city so is bigger better? Well yes it works,with a variety of side missions,thugs all over and lots of buildings it improves from the original.Its a bigger better game that overall is a great play trough

    DLC:
    The DLC for this game is great,there a Batman skins,more challenge maps and a separate story but connected to the main one where you play as robin-Harley Quinns revenge,but only play this if you have completed the main story as it has lots of spoilers,it wont make sense either if you don't complete the main story.

    Overall Arkham City is a great game,I give it a solid 9/10 just as good as the original.Better in different ways.    … Expand
  80. gui2310gBR
    May 29, 2015
    9
    the game and cool to the graphic and beautiful and realistic too mano sky controls are perfect and what horrible and the gameplay but still a good game
  81. bskierys
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    This is the first game I played in Arkham series and it surprised me how well balanced it is. I've heard that the combat mechanics are great, but it is not just this. The sections with gargoyles give the best hunter-prey feeling that I ever had in the games. Tons of collectibles gives you time to rest after the intense action in the main story. And the constant voices in the radio remindsThis is the first game I played in Arkham series and it surprised me how well balanced it is. I've heard that the combat mechanics are great, but it is not just this. The sections with gargoyles give the best hunter-prey feeling that I ever had in the games. Tons of collectibles gives you time to rest after the intense action in the main story. And the constant voices in the radio reminds you, that the bad guys are still there on the streets.
    On top of that, the detective parts give enough diversity to the gameplay, so it is not just another "punch your way through" video-game.    … Expand
  82. 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!
  83. zimmer600
    Aug 19, 2017
    7
    The second part of the trilogy of the archem, which has become much better than its predecessor in all aspects, a beautiful open world, a combat system brought to the mind (yes it is still just primitive, but it has become much more interesting), in general the game has become much better, retaining all the best That was in the game before.
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  87. 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
  88. 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.
  89. 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
  90. edem46
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    The Best in the Arkham Trilogy. The story, soundtrack, voice acting, everything in this game is perfect.
  91. 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
  92. Cougargames
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    Almost as good as the previous game Asylum, but just bigger combat could still be improved but this is definetly another Essential.
  93. Salasgz
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    muy buen juego, presenta mecánicas innovadoras para la época y un aspecto técnico excelente
  94. AbeMC
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    Batman: Arkham City is the high point of the Arkham franchise. The characters, the atmosphere, the story, the combat, the music, the visuals – all come together in a way that few other games achieve. Marred by some performance issues on PC (turning off DX11 features fixes most of the issues). If Batman has a place in your fandom, Arkham City has a place in your game library.
    Total size on    Batman: Arkham City is the high point of the Arkham franchise. The characters, the atmosphere, the story, the combat, the music, the visuals – all come together in a way that few other games achieve. Marred by some performance issues on PC (turning off DX11 features fixes most of the issues). If Batman has a place in your fandom, Arkham City has a place in your game library.
    Total size on my hard-drive (GOTY): 19GB

    + All of Gotham’s criminals have been thrown into an old, walled-off section of the city. A great excuse to bring the entire rogue’s gallery together. Exactly who brought this about and how? There’s your story. Simple but effective. (Like Arkham Asylum, the story is the creation of Paul Dini, who was a major part of the classic ‘90s TV show, Batman: The Animated Series.)
    + Batman, Robin, Catwoman, Hugo Strange, Penguin, Two-Face, Joker – there are many characters packed into Arkham City, all of them superbly voice-acted and visually realized. In addition to Kevin Conroy (as Batman) and Mark Hamill (as the Joker), Grey DeLisle brings perfection to Catwoman.
    + Great world design. Though not as large as Arkham Origins or the follow-up Arkham Knight, Arkham City is full of rooftops and shadowy corners that bear exploring. A number of buildings can be entered, bringing another dimension to the exploration (entering buildings is not seamless though - there is a loading screen).
    + The visuals look fantastic, if occasionally low-res. Light-shafts and shadows are particularly well-rendered, which play to Arkham City’s strengths. Lip-synch occasionally has issues.
    + Ambient sounds of crunching snow, wind and waves are enhanced by superb mood music and deep shadows everywhere. Finding the best brightness setting for your eyes can be tricky, but there’s no denying the atmosphere.
    + Soundtrack is superb. In contrast to Arkham Asylum’s more moody music, Arkham City immediately goes for an unabashed heroic feel. While the big heroic tracks are most obvious, the quieter tracks wonderfully fill the poignant silences.
    + The best combat of any of the Arkham games. Easy to understand, difficult to master.
    + Catwoman is playable in the open world. Awesome.
    + A nice selection of challenge maps that add playable Catwoman, Robin and Nightwing, each with their own combat styles and moves.
    + Harley Quinn’s Revenge DLC is included, and is a good two hours of supplemental gameplay material that happens post-campaign.
    + The GOTY edition includes everything – all DLC, skin packs, and challenge map packs.

    +/- The Catwoman DLC has been folded into the main story campaign. Can create some jarring moments when Batman is at a crucial plot point, and the cut-scene switches the story to Catwoman.

    - Performance on the PC is spotty, even now. Try cranking all the settings up, and the benchmark will run without issue, but the game will be plagued by stutter, both in the pre-rendered cutscenes (a video streaming issue) and in-game as the game-world loads in. I installed Arkham City to my SSD drive, I have a Haswell Core i5, 16GB of ram and an RX 470. My system is not the issue. Search the forums and you’ll find many complaints about cut-scene stutter and generally poor stream-in performance. Turn off DX11 graphical features and most of the problems disappear. Still have some issues with initial load-in stutter, but otherwise the issues were resolved. Maybe you won’t have issues if you’re on Nvidia instead of Radeon, but don’t be surprised if you do.
    - Frame-rate is capped at 62 by default. Altering a config file reveals the real fps limit to be around 200.

    Without the technical concerns, Arkham City wouldn’t just be a near-perfect Batman game, but one of the best games ever made. Still, the technical concerns are assuaged by the fact that Arkham City frequently discounts to $5 (or less!) on Steam during sales, where it offers incredible value. Heartily recommended.    … Expand
  95. 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))
  96. frhanhanif
    Nov 23, 2020
    8
    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.
  97. DaiBi
    Nov 20, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Прошел Batman Arkham City и, по обыкновению, полез смотреть на ревьюшки. К своему изумлению увидел повальный восторг. Как по мне игра несколько скучновата, и боевка и сюжет и персонажи.

    В боевке не понравилось малое вовлечение гаджетов, т.е. ты их можешь использовать, но особого толка от них нет, чисто для разнообразия. Все бои идут в общем то одинаково и после 10й стычки уже нет ничего нового. Врагов требующих особой тактики всего 3,5 штуки: чувак с броней, чувак со щитом, чувак с шокером, плюс чуваки с молотками и толстяки полубоссы (их, наверно, было штуки 3 на всю игру). Жалко, что в боях совершенно не вовлечено окружение, какая нить лужа для электрошокинга или, там, капот машины, которым можно было бы оглушить вражину или фонарь, вокруг которого бэтман мог бы сделать вертушку - столько возможностей...

    Формула стелса, как и боевки, тоже довольно статична. Способы решения не сильно меняются по ходу игры, увы.

    Сюжет поначалу интригует, но развивается странно:

    С самого начала нас озадачивают неким злодейским замыслом под названием "протокол 10", но почти сразу весь фокус переходит на болезнь бэтмана и "протокол" уходит в тень, чтобы всплыть уже в самом конце. То, что он все таки всплыл не удивительно - сия субстанция не тонет. Не, ну правда - разбомбить всех преступников ракетами, для чего их собрать в резервацию? А главный злодей считает этот факт началом захвата мира? Ммм....нет. Ну хоть Джокер наконец помер. Хотя тоже довольно бредово - напал на Бэтмана в последний момент и тот выронил лекарство, которым собирался вылечить Джокера. Чепуха какая то, если честно. :)

    Персонажи - ну это бэтман, комикс. Злодеи злодейские, герои геройские. Всё понятно. Серых персонажей одна штука. Да и той не дали сделать свой единственный значимый нейтральный поступок.

    По геймплею не очень понравилась гипернасыщенность мира загадками Ридлера, прям за каждым углом что-то зеленое. Как и когда, черт возьми, он умудрился сделать все эти головолмки? Их же сотни! :) Ну и ломать голову, почему не решается головоломка - "или я туплю или просто еще нужного гаджета не дали", не особо радует. Зато радует возможность получить эти загадки на карте, без необходимости заниматься их поиском.

    Не знаю, может не распробовал просто. Игра прошлась довольно быстро - 23 часа всего, и это включая тупления над загадками. Может еще попробую на харде и с падом.    … Expand
  98. Demon2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    Batman:Arkham City - Прекрасное продолжение первой части и лучшая игра 2011 года.(Да,она мне понравилась больше,чем Skyrim и L.A. Noire). Это прямое продолжение предыдущей части 2009 года - Arkham Asylum. Вторая часть,кратко говоря, то же,только лучше. Что нового? Теперь появился полноценный открытый мир,хоть и не большой,но зато насыщенный. Появились дополнительные квесты, и это не простоBatman:Arkham City - Прекрасное продолжение первой части и лучшая игра 2011 года.(Да,она мне понравилась больше,чем Skyrim и L.A. Noire). Это прямое продолжение предыдущей части 2009 года - Arkham Asylum. Вторая часть,кратко говоря, то же,только лучше. Что нового? Теперь появился полноценный открытый мир,хоть и не большой,но зато насыщенный. Появились дополнительные квесты, и это не просто собирательство,как загадочник в предыдущей части(который,кстати,остался и его загадок стало в 2 раза больше), но и другие квесты,которые очень интересны и сделаны не просто,чтобы было. Они уникальны и ничем не уступают основной компании. Некоторые из них,даже остаются нераскрытыми и продолжаются в следующей части. Появился ещё один играбельный персонаж: Женщина кошка,а так же в испытаниях можно сыграть за Робина и Найтвинга. И ещё много других изменений в геймплейном плане. Это часть,по моему, во всём лучше предыдущей. Сюжет стал более интересным,разветвлённым и я реально переживал за бэтмэна по мере прохождения, хоть и знал, что он не умрёт. Появился русский язык,появились неожиданные повороты в сюжете, и даже не один. Атмосфера стала ещё мрачнее,хоть и потеряла свой комиксный стиль. Единственное,что было в предыдущей части, но не было в этой - это офигенные моменты с пугалом,здесь есть что-то подобное в одном из квестов, но это совсем не то. Но в целом это почти идеальная игра про бэтмэна. Если бы не 2 минуса.
    1)Головоломок загадочника стало в 2 раза больше,чем в предыдущей части.Их же,конечно,можно не собирать,но я из тех людей,кто любит проходить игры на 100%, причём, нас награждают за собирание всех этих трофеев и загадок,но этого стало настолько много,что замучаешься всё это собирать. Причём,некоторые из загадок довольно сложны, и приходится помучится.
    2)Оптимизация. Довольно часто проседал ФПС на пустом месте. Не знаю, в чём дело,но в двух последующих частях всё было нормально. Не знаю,может я что-то не так настроил,но факт остаётся фактом.
    Итог: Достойное продолжение , которое кое-что потеряла от оригинала,но в целом стала намного лучше во всех отношениях.
    9.5/10    … Expand
  99. 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.
  100. Mitya64
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Это игра изумительна. 12 из 10. Прошел больше 10 раз эту игру.
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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
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  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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