Batman: Arkham Asylum

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  • Summary: In Batman: Arkham Asylum, the player assumes the role of Batman as he delivers The Joker to Arkham Asylum. There, the imprisoned super-villains have set a trap and an immersive combat gaming experience unfolds. With an original script penned by Emmy Award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini, theIn Batman: Arkham Asylum, the player assumes the role of Batman as he delivers The Joker to Arkham Asylum. There, the imprisoned super-villains have set a trap and an immersive combat gaming experience unfolds. With an original script penned by Emmy Award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini, the game brings the universe of DC Comics' detective to life with stunning graphics. Batman: Arkham Asylum offers players the chance to battle Gotham's worst villains with Batman's physical and psychological strength in a graphically distinct and story-driven game. [Eidos Interactive]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    100
    Yes, this is the Batman you've been waiting for...It's a wonderful experience, beginning to end, never taking the easy or familiar route, and infusing each shift of the story with original ideas that cut no corners. [Oct 2009, p.70]
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  2. Armchair Empire
    100
    I can’t recommend Arkam Asylum enough.
  3. GamingExcellence
    95
    Don’t waste another second hanging on the fence about it. Buy this game.
  4. Da Gameboyz
    90
    In my opinion Batman: Arkham Asylum is a landmark game based on a comic book superhero and is equivalent to what the The Dark Knight did for comic book films.
  5. GameSpot
    90
    Regardless of whether you're getting sucked into the Story mode or competing for high scores in the Challenge mode, Batman: Arkham Asylum does an outstanding job of letting you be Batman. Everything about this game--the impressive visuals, stirring soundtrack, superb voice acting, fiendish puzzles, hard-hitting combat--feels like it has been lovingly crafted by a development team that's both knowledgeable and passionate about the source material.
  6. PS3bloggen.se
    90
    The pessimist in me never thought that it was possible to make a really good game from a popular license, but Rocksteady have managed to do just that with Batman: Arkham Asylum. The game is second to none in the genre, and beats all contenders with a mighy bat-punch!
  7. games(TM)
    80
    Rocksteady Studios has produced a game as ravishing as Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and as compelling as Dead Space, one that very nearly lives up to its own hype. [Oct 2009, p.122]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 283 out of 314
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 314
  3. Negative: 6 out of 314
  1. Inuit_Dude
    Mar 16, 2011
    10
    i absolutly love this game i never liked Batman or red or played any of the batman merchandise out there until i was recomended and reasuredi absolutly love this game i never liked Batman or red or played any of the batman merchandise out there until i was recomended and reasured that it was a good game (also it was the deal of the day at EB games) and i am so glad that i bought it. i play this game religously now that i have sunk my teeth into this decedant piece of Batman merchandise and it has actually gotten me interested in Batman and i want to learn and look more into Batman. i have not compleated the story yet but i have played a couple of hours and usually i have beeten the games by this point so i think it is safe to assume that this is a long story line. the graphics in this game are also amazing it is just like watching a movie and i dont mind the camera view because it changes when you fight and when you run so i basicly am never looking over the shoulder. there is also a very deep plot involved with the story to and is layered with lots of detail and is very interesting. i especially love the amount of villains in this game and the voice acting of every character is superb. this gmae has turned me onto the entire batman name and is defenatly in my top 10 favorite games if not my favorite and im glad i finally gave in and bought this game… Expand
  2. KevinF.
    Oct 14, 2009
    10
    Easily in the top 5 games I've played all year, other then Uncharted 2 that is. The combat physics are beautiful, the atmosphere is Easily in the top 5 games I've played all year, other then Uncharted 2 that is. The combat physics are beautiful, the atmosphere is amazing, and the dialogue and story are top-notch. This is one of the only 6 games I've rated (out of a lot) that has drven me to giving it a 10. The ONLY issue with this game is the story is difficult to follow at times, but it takes good patience to pull through. My point is simple: Get this game. You will not regret it.… Expand
  4. rolyatidok
    Oct 17, 2013
    10
    This game is a must play and a must own. Growing up with Batman: TAS, and Justice League, this is my Batman. The story is engaging andThis game is a must play and a must own. Growing up with Batman: TAS, and Justice League, this is my Batman. The story is engaging and respectful to the mythos. The gameplay is extraordinary The combat is tight, and and rewarding. The progression of story and powerups is easily akin to a Zelda game. This game is not just a great superhero game, or Batman game, but one of the greatest games ever made overall. Story, combat, puzzles, extras... that's all i got.… Expand
  5. PhenomHeat
    Oct 20, 2011
    9
    Although it can get a little bit repetitive at times, its still one of the greatest games I've ever played. Great voice acting, visuals,Although it can get a little bit repetitive at times, its still one of the greatest games I've ever played. Great voice acting, visuals, gameplay, and to top it all, a story that will keep you entertained for hours to come.… Expand
  6. gdiego135
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    If you've wanted to start playing the Arkham Games definitely start with the first, this one.
    Batman Arkham Asylum is an amazing game with    If you've wanted to start playing the Arkham Games definitely start with the first, this one.
    Batman Arkham Asylum is an amazing game with interesting characters, fantastic voice acting, great combat and stealth action and a pretty good story, also with awesome boss fights except the last one.
    You want to be the Batman then pick this game up immediately because it's worth your time.    … Expand
  7. KP1994
    Jun 19, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eye g1ve 2009-2011 @$ylum c1t1e$ 8/10 de$p1te M1cr0$0ft M0n0p0l1e$ @b0ut C@tw0m@n.… Expand
  8. herrmoekl
    Aug 3, 2021
    0
    A Masterpiece & the best Game in the Series

    This game is an amazing lesson in atmospherical density and level design, both things in which    A Masterpiece & the best Game in the Series

    This game is an amazing lesson in atmospherical density and level design, both things in which the prequels while improving on the gameplay, disappointed. It was also the first game ever that really made me feel like a superhero...    … Expand

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