Batman: Arkham Asylum

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  1. Cmmcfreire
    May 12, 2020
    8
    Story - 8/10
    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Levels - 8/10
    Replay value - 8/10
  2. marcelgermann
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    Batman Arkham Asylum
    besitzt tolle Charaktere, der Joker ist der Wahnsinn in Person, Madison Ivy, Bane, Scarecrow, der Pinguin. Es gibt spannende Rätsel, die man mit den Batman-Gadgets lösen kann. Das Kampfsystem von Remedy ist revolutionär, es ist schnell, flüssig und wird mittlerweile von vielen Spielen übernommen. Oft befindet man sich in einem Raum mit Jokers Anhängern und kann sie    Batman Arkham Asylum
    besitzt tolle Charaktere, der Joker ist der Wahnsinn in Person, Madison Ivy, Bane, Scarecrow, der Pinguin. Es gibt spannende Rätsel, die man mit den Batman-Gadgets lösen kann. Das Kampfsystem von Remedy ist revolutionär, es ist schnell, flüssig und wird mittlerweile von vielen Spielen übernommen. Oft befindet man sich in einem Raum mit Jokers Anhängern und kann sie leise ausschalten, indem man auf Stützen sitzt,sich runterhängen kann oder durch Luftschächte klettern kann. Mit dem Batcape kann man direkt auf Feinde zufliegen oder sie mit der Batclaw ablenken. Je mehr Feinde bewusstlos sind desto nervöser werden die Gegner und schießen manchmal einfach in die Luft, die Ki ist sehr gut. Das Leveldesign ist klasse, abhängig vom Gegner verändert sich der Kampf total, die Level sind unterschiedlich und innovativ gestalt, wie die Scarecrow-Passage, wo er Batman vergiftet, der sich in einer Traumsequenz vor den Blicken eines Riesenscarecrows verstecken muss. Es ist im Gameplay und im Design sehr viel Abwechslung gegeben, genau wie die Bösewichte und deren fiesen Plänen    … Expand
  3. Cosmozerk
    Jun 19, 2016
    9
    Back in my Arkham Knight review i mentioned that if the rest of the Arkham games were just as good, if no better than that game, then i would be in for a treat...probably the most correct statement i made so far.

    STORY: After capturing the Joker with no effort, Batman goes to Arkham Asylum in where they will incarcerate Joker. However Batman gets a bad feeling about this and decides to    Back in my Arkham Knight review i mentioned that if the rest of the Arkham games were just as good, if no better than that game, then i would be in for a treat...probably the most correct statement i made so far.

    STORY: After capturing the Joker with no effort, Batman goes to Arkham Asylum in where they will incarcerate Joker. However Batman gets a bad feeling about this and decides to follow the Joker, and just like he thought, the Joker escapes rather easily and with the help of Harley Quinn and some other villains, he quickly transforms Arkham Asylum into his own playground and Batman sees himself in the middle of it. So it's up to the Dark Knight to explore the Asylum, beat the ever living **** out of everything and stop the Joker from provoking chaos.

    PRESENTATION: For a 2009 PS3 and Xbox 360 game Arkham Asylum still holds up extremely well even by today's standards. The framerate doesn't drop all that much, the environments have tons of details, the voice acting is performed by the actors you know and love, the models are well constructed, the animations are spot on (except for the dialog segments), it's just overall a nice game to look at. Of course there's some popping, dated textures and models and every once in a while the game loads in the middle of the adventure, but that's it.

    GAMEPLAY: Batman Arkham Asylum is a pretty unique game if i can say so myself.

    The game has different things going for it and i feel like the combat system is the biggest one. By mashing the attack button Batman will do attacks up the wazoo that will easily combo enemies. While the combat system is very fun and satisfying, is not until the last hours of the game where you really need some strategy, since most enemies can't do **** against you, plus you have counter-attack button that will also put enemies on the ground, but you have to react fast enough. When an enemy is on the ground you can finish them off, but leaves you vulnerable, so check that there's no one around you before doing it. The game however does throw enough enemy and attack variety to not make the combat repetitive, but it does become a little tiny bit shallow.

    When you finish fights you'll gain experience points that you can use to upgrade Batman in 20 times, whether it's giving him a new gadget, improving combat or toughness, the experience points help to make the game a little more addictive than it's already is.

    Along the way Batman will get new toys to play around with. You either get them by upgrading Batman (like i said before) or by just going through the game normally. This tools range from variations of the batarangs, to explosive gel, to a hacking device, ect. This gadgets are used for either combat or solving puzzles and situations that the game presents you and they're really fun to use. I specially love to use the explosive gel to set up traps, man does that feel good.

    But of course Batman is also the greatest detective and for that we get Detective Mode. It's as simple as it sounds, Batman will start seeing things in a blue fashion, it can detect enemies, DNA trails, breath, fingerprints, clues, etc. Detective Mode is great, but perhaps it's a little too great, since there's no punish for using it, you can approach every challenge very prepared, effectively making the game pretty easy. Because of that you'll be in Detective mode throughout 80% of the adventure at the cost of not seeing the game's graphics.

    In terms of what you can do in the Asylum, there's some collectables and riddles to solve. The former being character biographies, tapes and the riddler trophies, while the the latter is something that the Riddler has prepared for you. You can find all of these things scattered all around the Asylum, but if i were you i wouldn't bother with it.

    However were the game really drops the ball is in the Bosses. To know how they are you just have to take the Bane boss battle, a muscle dude that rushes towards you, you throw a batarang, he hits himself and then you hit him while fighting some mooks, then rinse and repeat and there you go, those are the bosses of the game. The only bosses that mix things up are Scarecrow, Poison Ivy and Killer Croc, but even those have problems. Killer Croc is more boring than anything else, if you can even call it a boss battle and Poison Ivy is just more mooks with a giant plant in the background. Really the only boss i thought it was design well was Scarecrow, here you have to avoid being spotted by him, while going through a 2D course that tests your platforming and fighting abilities, that was a pretty good boss.

    Overall Arkham Asylum is a fantastic game, i can definitely see why it was the GOTY of 2009. There's plenty of content i haven't talked about yet, but honestly even when considering just the single player and the game's flaws...it's still amazing. The bosses may be uninspired, but the game kicks *** in so many other areas that i don't even notice.

    I'll give it a 9/10.    … Expand
  4. 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 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.
  5. nicomarin12
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    I, as many others, fell in love with The Dark Knight Trilogy from Christopher Nolan. That turned me into a Batman fan, and a couple of years later I discovered the Arkham games. I started with Asylum so I could follow the story, I beat the game in 2 days and I usually take about a week or two. I simply loved this game and as soon as I beat it in normal mode I went again into hard mode.I, as many others, fell in love with The Dark Knight Trilogy from Christopher Nolan. That turned me into a Batman fan, and a couple of years later I discovered the Arkham games. I started with Asylum so I could follow the story, I beat the game in 2 days and I usually take about a week or two. I simply loved this game and as soon as I beat it in normal mode I went again into hard mode.

    Arkham Asylum is the greatest game that Batman fans could've asked for. It offers a simple, yet intriguing plot filled with the best villains from the comics such as The Joker, Scarecrow, Killer Croc and more. The atmosphere of the game feels dark, scary, perfect for a Batman game. It's like The Dark Knight with a bit of comic stripes thrown around there.

    The combat is addicting, so much that you'll want to beat all the challenge missions after you beat the main storyline. Sometimes it isn't fluid or smooth but the overall exerience is satisfying. The predator missions are what take the cake for me, these section make us feel like we're Batman at its finest. Hiding in the dark gargoyles, vents, and taking the enemies silently just like Batman would do.

    We also have some boss fights with our favorite villains that are challenging and varied. The voice acting is marvelous; we have the greatest Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as The Joker, and it couldn't have been better.

    I adore this game, it's one of the best singleplayer experiences in gaming and definitely the best super hero game (until Arkham City) that you can find. PS3 users will also have a bonus The Joker challenge missions wich have a cool touch to it, I mean, you play as The Joker, what else do you want?

    This game is definitely worth buying at full price, execpt that now it's no longer at full price so... Lucky you?    … Expand
  6. AhmayVee
    Feb 22, 2016
    8
    This is a fun game. Easy to follow and transition through the whole game. Very well made- the graphics are even pretty good. For those who haven't kept up with the stories within the Batman comics and movies, this game is entertaining and gives you background stories on each of the characters. This game is a bit dark, but that is the typical for the Batman stories- I recommend this gameThis is a fun game. Easy to follow and transition through the whole game. Very well made- the graphics are even pretty good. For those who haven't kept up with the stories within the Batman comics and movies, this game is entertaining and gives you background stories on each of the characters. This game is a bit dark, but that is the typical for the Batman stories- I recommend this game for everyone.… Expand
  7. SrPepe
    Oct 29, 2017
    9
    Se agradece mucho que hagan estas obras maestras para nuestros héroes favoritos de los cómics, de verdad. Lo único malo es la batalla final, a mi gusto innecesario.
  8. Empyrea
    Sep 22, 2019
    8
    Gameplay is good not messy and voices in Spanish were decent. About graphics, well, this is a ps3 game so you'll notice the difference if you have a ps4 but it's still a good game, maybe I would have given it a 9 if I had played this game when it was released but not more. It took me about 11-12 hours.
  9. Alvokun
    Feb 5, 2017
    9
    Definitely one of the greatest PS3 video games, which precedes Arkham City (even better). As an action/adventure game is a 9, and as a video game based on a comic is probably a 10.

    The atmosphere is very faithful to the original, and the villains (Scarecrow, Joker) are frankly well rendered. Highly recommendable.
  10. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    8
    Gracias a este juego Batman se convirtió en mis super héroes favoritos, tiene una gran historia respetando los personajes como en los comics, un hermoso motor que envejeció muy bien y una jugabilidad hermosa, en especial el modo de combate que hasta se copio la formula en otras sagas
  11. Phoenix123
    May 25, 2018
    10
    I can't say anything bad about this game. It was amazing. It really was what made Batman my favorite superhero. The first game of a beyond amazing series, which would be the best superhero gaming franchise to date.
  12. ViniciusBrito
    Jun 2, 2017
    9
    A super-hero game that was release in 2009 who did almost all the others games of this line looks way to bad. Rocksteady really understands the character and gave us in an awesome version, a serious and scary dude, who interrogate and do all he can to get what he needs. The villains in this game are awesome, in a way we never seen in any hero game before, unique ways to face almost eachA super-hero game that was release in 2009 who did almost all the others games of this line looks way to bad. Rocksteady really understands the character and gave us in an awesome version, a serious and scary dude, who interrogate and do all he can to get what he needs. The villains in this game are awesome, in a way we never seen in any hero game before, unique ways to face almost each boss, be hiding of scarecrow, throwing batarangs at poison ivy or dodge bane runs. The combat against random enemies still differentiated, be face to face or stealth, are not boring at all, even that you do it the whole game, the stealth fights are unique with a few different moves that you can do to eliminate your target without being seen. About the level designer, it's fanastic, the asylum adaptation for the game it's very well detailed, both inside and outside, The ariety of equipments
    is another differential that makes the game become more dynamic, simple puzzles and great story telling. Batman Arkham Asylum started the best hero series in video-games introducing villains and characters in an amazing way, the joker and harley quinn duo works in every single way, nothing bad to say about them. Only one thing in this game i didn't like, wich is the final boss fight, that was not necessary at all, could be solved and finished in a much better way without that, even if that happend, the fight could be any different, but does not take away the brightness of the work at all. Great game that even after 8 years it remains a must play for every gamer and hero fans around the world, just not 10 because the sequence is on another level!    … Expand
  13. Dragonfly44
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    A very well made and atmospheric game with a good story, but the enjoyable combat and traversal is very repetitive. 84/100
  14. XJoseManuel10X
    Apr 1, 2018
    8
    Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 2009 action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady and published by Eidos Interactive in conjunction with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

    + Fun and Easy Combat + Predator Mode and Bat-Gadgets + Main Characters Designs and Voice Acting are Good + Game Over Screens +- The Game Looks Great and Batman's Damage During the Campaign is a Nice Touch,    Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 2009 action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady and published by Eidos Interactive in conjunction with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

    + Fun and Easy Combat
    + Predator Mode and Bat-Gadgets
    + Main Characters Designs and Voice Acting are Good
    + Game Over Screens
    +- The Game Looks Great and Batman's Damage During the Campaign is a Nice Touch, but Facial Animations and Lip Syncing from Secondary Characters could be Better
    +- Tons of Cool Stuff to Unlock, Including Challenge Modes, but Collect all the Collectibles can be Frustrating
    - Some Boss Battles are Forgettable and Disappointing (Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, and Titan Joker)
    - Too Tempting to Play Through the Entire Game in Detective Vision Mode

    My Score: 8.5/10    … Expand
  15. alexandrea
    Nov 25, 2021
    8
    I doubt any batman game will ever top how could and mysterious this one is. Few games have this feeling of creepiness and awessomeness.
  16. gabes1919
    Mar 30, 2018
    8
    This was amazing when it came out, a treat that I wasn't expecting. Made me feel like such a badass
  17. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    8
    Best Batman game as of released (2009) Definitely a recommended game for DC or Batman fans!
  18. AlexvaderII
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Este video juego es una pasada, un clásico instantáneo, nunca ha habido nada igual y compensa muchos años para los que esperábamos un video juego bueno de Batman, este es el ejemplo que deben de tomar para hacer mas adelante una evolución en los juegos basados en comis y películas.
    Batman Arkham Asylum es un juego en donde podremos encontrar muchos secretos y podremos resolver acertijos,    Este video juego es una pasada, un clásico instantáneo, nunca ha habido nada igual y compensa muchos años para los que esperábamos un video juego bueno de Batman, este es el ejemplo que deben de tomar para hacer mas adelante una evolución en los juegos basados en comis y películas.
    Batman Arkham Asylum es un juego en donde podremos encontrar muchos secretos y podremos resolver acertijos, pelear de manera directa contra los enemigos o en sigilo, al único que no le gustara este juego es al fanático enfermo de la competencia de DC Comics. Simplemente es perfecto.    … Expand
  19. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I remember when I first played this game, it was one of the games that made a videogame lover, I loved it. Now is not my favorite from the series, but it was a big inspiration for a loooot of action adventure games.
    Is not a perfect game, but is really awesome.
  20. ValBal
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    Rocksteady does what no one else been able to do before them - create a truly masterful AAA superhero game. Arkham Asylum shines with the combat system that made Rocksteady stand-out, unique design style and amazing atmosphere of an asylum shrouded in darkness.
  21. Br_AgSs
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    Absolutely awesome. Rocksteady did a really stuning job on this game, truly is a must play for every gamer
  22. Maarten95
    May 3, 2019
    9
    Even in 2019 this is one great game. The voice-acting is perfect and the graphics and level design still hold up against many of the latest released games. The story is a bit predictable but fine. I didn't like the combat however. It felt a times very slugish.
  23. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  24. Xilg
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    Um jogo simplesmente incrível, revolucionou o gênero de jogos de super-heróis com uma campanha voltada para o single player que te faz sentir-se na pele do Batman, os vilões são muito bem colocados e o jogo tem inúmeras referencias aos quadrinhos.
    Porem o pós game dele é muito ruim, tendo somente coletáveis e alguns desafios de combate e predador. O combate do jogo é um pouco travado,    Um jogo simplesmente incrível, revolucionou o gênero de jogos de super-heróis com uma campanha voltada para o single player que te faz sentir-se na pele do Batman, os vilões são muito bem colocados e o jogo tem inúmeras referencias aos quadrinhos.
    Porem o pós game dele é muito ruim, tendo somente coletáveis e alguns desafios de combate e predador. O combate do jogo é um pouco travado, porém muito bom, se vc curte Assassin's Creed vc irá adorar esse game pois seu combate é uma versão bem mais refinada.
    O stealth desse jogo é incrível, vc consegue sentir o pânico dos seus inimigos perante a imponência do cavaleiro das trevas.    … Expand
  25. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  26. BeboFett
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    Batman has always been one of my favourite heroes, however, I don't think I've ever played a title based on him.

    Arkham Asylum is one of the best experiences of being Batman.

    A simple but bat-worthy opening story, major villains, a gameplay that mixes combat melee action, stealth, small but explorable maps, and puzzles create a pretty fun mix.
  27. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  28. Roo182
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest games to spark an even greater series of games ever. I seldom give 10's, but this game man. Wow.
  29. mikemormai
    Apr 26, 2019
    8
    Finalmente os fãs do Batman têm em mãos um game à altura do que o herói morcego merece. Aliás, porque não dizer, um game à altura de um super-herói, já que Batman Arkham Asylum pode ser considerado facilmente o melhor jogo de super-herói já feito.
  30. ToshLichev
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    A masterclass in setting, AA is a truly amazing Batman game that puts Bruce Wayne up against a madhouse filled with most of his biggest enemies. Amazing gameplay, story, sound and setting that only suffers from the fact that Rocksteady ended up besting it's own formula twice.
  31. LucasTS
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    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, the… Expand
  32. virtualvince
    May 27, 2020
    10
    This game rightly won every award and review back in 2009, and remains the favourite in this series for many. What's nice is there's a good balance of open world and classic level linearity. In this one you don't feel overwhelmed, it just feels about right and manageable, and fun. Even getting collectibles doesn't feel a chore. The stealth in this game I found exceptional and fun.This game rightly won every award and review back in 2009, and remains the favourite in this series for many. What's nice is there's a good balance of open world and classic level linearity. In this one you don't feel overwhelmed, it just feels about right and manageable, and fun. Even getting collectibles doesn't feel a chore. The stealth in this game I found exceptional and fun.

    The combat is something I didn't really master until after I'd finished the game on hard, and progressed the combat challenges. On initial impressions most people will think this is a button masher, but it most definitely isn't. You have to be careful, strategic and precise to master the 40+ move free flow and perfect combo's. After getting 100% and the Platinum in this game I felt a sense of achievement, because the Shock & Awe extreme challenge is an actual ball ache. The soundtrack, story, level design, voice acting (Mark Hamill reprises Joker) and visuals are all on point. Brilliant game...    … Expand
  33. vvvlPrincelvvv
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Master piece and must play game .. The gameplay, story, combat, it is an excellent game !!
  34. AbhinavDasiga
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    Playing as batman in an open world metroidvania feels like a dream. The layout of Arkham is great and the caped crusader brings his A game. The only let down is the boss fight department.
  35. kevin32
    Oct 28, 2020
    9
    This is why I bought PS3. love joker and croc. it's been over 10 years but it's still great.
  36. Sahmurad59
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    This is the second game batman game i finished, and this movie s masterpiece. Combat system, boss fights...Everything is perfect
  37. Rustick
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    сюжет хороший интересная боевка сам геймлей интересный красивая графика
  38. BrandoNation23
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Batman Arkham Asylum was a fantastic surprise for a superhero video game. The story and game play were extremely fun and engaging.
  39. PoptartKing
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    Batman: Arkham Asylum is pretty much a video game continuation of the 90s animated series. So many of the characters feel just like their animated counterparts with many of the voice cast returning. The plot is a whole lot simpler than other games in the series, but this works in its favor. The combat is not nearly as good as Arkham City, but it's still extremely fun, as are the stealthBatman: Arkham Asylum is pretty much a video game continuation of the 90s animated series. So many of the characters feel just like their animated counterparts with many of the voice cast returning. The plot is a whole lot simpler than other games in the series, but this works in its favor. The combat is not nearly as good as Arkham City, but it's still extremely fun, as are the stealth sections and gadgets. The real selling point of this game is its creepy atmosphere. Walking down long hallways hearing the laughter of the insane patients that inhabit the Asylum make this game at times feel like a horror title. Finding video tapes about the supervillains and doctors of Arkham is probably the most interesting thing about Arkham Asylum. The atmospheric tension that the game creates makes this a must play experience!… Expand
  40. piuscorvus
    Feb 26, 2021
    8
    Some people might be dissapponted because the game is almost completely linear and the combat is simple. For me, collectibles are the problem. They are really boring and they try to distract you to spend more time playing but at the end, they just interrupt the story flow. All in all, a good Batman game.
  41. TenLucas
    Jun 4, 2023
    8
    What it loses in terms of gameplay and open world compared to its sequels, Asylum makes up for with a simple but great story and excellent atmosphere. An amazing start to this game series and definitely worth playing even if you don't really like Batman that much.
  42. ItaloKratos
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Um marco na história dos games, tanto mostrando que é possivel fazer um jogo epico de herois tanto inovando no excelente combate
  43. Felipe_wayne10
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Simply... innovative!

    Ahead of its time, bringing, particularly, my favorite horoi, Batman brings from the shadows of old games, a magnificent game!

    With a captivating story, impressive graphics, and rich details, Batman brings the mantle to the player, managing to make his player feel like the dark knight himself!
  44. Dr_Unk
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Glad to see a good superhero game for once! My only gripe with the game is that I would use detective mode way too much to the point were I missed out on some of the designs of certain levels
  45. KVS_Gamer_Face
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    What Can I Say About This Game Most Probably A Masterpiece As This Game Has Some Real Story ANd Combat
  46. Fox45
    Apr 6, 2021
    9
    I play the batman arkham collection on PS4 and i really the game! For a 2009 game, the gameplay is very good and it has lots of options of stealth which is good. The story isn´t the best, but the characters are very good, especially of course, the Joker.
  47. SoapNugget
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    What The Dark Knight needed, Batman games were a joke then Rocksteady made a Batman game that was right, Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprise the roles of Batman and Joker respectively in a story that is spectacular in a closterfobic setting in Arkham Asylum with all of Batman's most dangerous criminals, Bane, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Harley Quinn, Riddler and more with you having to solveWhat The Dark Knight needed, Batman games were a joke then Rocksteady made a Batman game that was right, Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprise the roles of Batman and Joker respectively in a story that is spectacular in a closterfobic setting in Arkham Asylum with all of Batman's most dangerous criminals, Bane, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Harley Quinn, Riddler and more with you having to solve riddles set throughout Arkham Asylum by the Riddler where you will have to use your detective skills to solve them, an amazing story, amazing characters, an amazing game.… Expand
  48. Sus1216
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    Siempre he sido fan de Batman y he había probado algunos juegos de Batman, como Batman Begins y este Assylum fue un golpe de aire fresco. Estaoms ante un juego de acción en tercera persona que mezcla combates, sigilo, plataformeo e investigación. Batman ha capturado al Joker y lo lleva a Arkham pero este planea un motín y libera a todos los presos. Nuestra misión: capturarlo y salir conSiempre he sido fan de Batman y he había probado algunos juegos de Batman, como Batman Begins y este Assylum fue un golpe de aire fresco. Estaoms ante un juego de acción en tercera persona que mezcla combates, sigilo, plataformeo e investigación. Batman ha capturado al Joker y lo lleva a Arkham pero este planea un motín y libera a todos los presos. Nuestra misión: capturarlo y salir con vida. Anivel gráfico y visual es muy bueno, con una atmósfera opresiva en zonas cerradas. También hay zonas abiertas (los jardines) desde donde podemos acceder a las diferentes ubicaciones de Arkham. Podemos pelear contra los enemigos y hacer contraataques. En ocasiones, habrá que usar el sigilo para eliminar enemigos con armas para así no sufrir daños graves. Y en otras, habrá que usar el modo detective para encontrar pistas par avanzar en la historia. También tenemos a los jefes, que no resultan complicados pero si entretenidos. Por último, el juego cuenta con los enigmas de Riddler, la mayoría sencillos, y otros algo más complicados. Además, tenemos gran cantidad de coleccionables para desbloquear biografías de personajes para descubrir más del mundo del murciélago. Uno de los puntos negativos es en cuanto al diseño de Batman, lo veo muy musculado. Un Batman más esbelto me hubiese gustado más. Y otro punto negativo es en cuanto al jefe final del juego del que no voy a comentar nada, pero no me gustó nada. Un juego muy recomendable.… Expand
  49. Cjmolina007
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Truly one of the best comic book/video games I have ever played. From the writer/creator of Batman the Animated Series, this basically feels just like that only slightly more mature. If you always wanted to be Batman then this game is perfect for you because up to that point (2009 I mean) I have never felt like I was playing a superhero in any video game. From the sweet gadgets, to theTruly one of the best comic book/video games I have ever played. From the writer/creator of Batman the Animated Series, this basically feels just like that only slightly more mature. If you always wanted to be Batman then this game is perfect for you because up to that point (2009 I mean) I have never felt like I was playing a superhero in any video game. From the sweet gadgets, to the amazing voice work from both Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy, this is a perfect game to own especially if you're a big Batman fan like I am.… Expand
  50. lucas_alves24
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo do Batman que já testemunhei até então. Jogabilidade, mecânicas, diálogo dos personagens, tudo bem feito.
  51. hector_bcn98
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Por fin se hizo justicia al Caballero Oscuro. No de la misma forma al Joker, y quién se ha acabado el juego sabe por qué.
  52. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    8
    o coringa ficou doidao e eu fiquei ce tá doidoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  53. Dampferrets
    Nov 26, 2020
    8
    Honestly I didn't know what to expect when I first got this game and I am quite impressed with what I received.

    There are a few reasons as to why it didn't receive a perfect score and I will explain below: 1) The game was too damn short 2) A real lack of bosses. It was mainly just beating guys up the whole time and even when you had a "boss" like encounters you still just had to    Honestly I didn't know what to expect when I first got this game and I am quite impressed with what I received.

    There are a few reasons as to why it didn't receive a perfect score and I will explain below:

    1) The game was too damn short
    2) A real lack of bosses. It was mainly just beating guys up the whole time and even when you had a "boss" like encounters you still just had to beat up a bunch of dudes
    3) While the island had a lot going on, there was a real lack of variety of different things. Felt almost castlevaniaesque in the way you went back with new items, however it just felt limited.

    That being said, still a *very* entertaining game and one I won't soon forget!    … Expand
  54. JoseManuel10_
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 2009 action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady and published by Eidos Interactive in conjunction with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

    + Fun and Easy Combat + Predator Mode and Bat-Gadgets + Main Characters Designs and Voice Acting are Good + Game Over Screens +- The Game Looks Great and Batman's Damage During the Campaign is a Nice Touch,    Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 2009 action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady and published by Eidos Interactive in conjunction with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

    + Fun and Easy Combat
    + Predator Mode and Bat-Gadgets
    + Main Characters Designs and Voice Acting are Good
    + Game Over Screens
    +- The Game Looks Great and Batman's Damage During the Campaign is a Nice Touch, but Facial Animations and Lip Syncing from Secondary Characters could be Better
    +- Tons of Cool Stuff to Unlock, Including Challenge Modes, but Collect all the Collectibles can be Frustrating
    - Some Boss Battles are Forgettable and Disappointing (Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, and Titan Joker)
    - Too Tempting to Play Through the Entire Game in Detective Vision Mode    … Expand
  55. stiviwonder
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    (ENG)

    Batman Arkham Asylum is a must-have Masterpiece. A classic that no video game lover should miss. A game that perfectly mixes exploration, combat, stealth and investigation, resulting in not only one of the best titles set in the universe of Bob Kane’s character, it is one of the best ever created in the industry. Exquisite gameplay combined with a script worthy of the best    (ENG)

    Batman Arkham Asylum is a must-have Masterpiece. A classic that no video game lover should miss.

    A game that perfectly mixes exploration, combat, stealth and investigation, resulting in not only one of the best titles set in the universe of Bob Kane’s character, it is one of the best ever created in the industry.

    Exquisite gameplay combined with a script worthy of the best Hollywood blockbusters. A reference and an insane Masterpiece.

    Welcome to the madhouse.

    (ESP)

    Batman Arkham Asylum es una Obra Maestra imprescindible. Un clásico que ningún amante de los videojuegos debe dejar escapar.

    Un juego que mezcla a la perfección la exploración, combate, sigilo e investigación dando como resultado a no solo uno de los mejores títulos ambientados en el universo del personaje de Bob Kane, es uno de los mejores jamás creados en la industria.

    Jugabilidad exquisita combinada con un guión digno de las mejores superproducciones de Hollywood. Un referente y una demente Obra Maestra.

    Bienvenidos al manicomio.    … Expand
  56. 511andahalf
    Dec 30, 2021
    9
    Solid start to the Arkham series. The atmosphere, plot, characters, and action are top notch. This game really does make you feel like the Batman. Weak bosses and clunky movements aside, it's not a surprise that this game is considered to be one of the best Batman games ever made.
  57. masnoni
    Mar 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story as in all arkham games is great. Some boss fights are quite boring, bane is just typical titan thug fight, joker boss fight is very underwhelming. Luckily Ivy, Scarecrow and Croc are pretty solid. Personally I really like riddle hunt but I think it's just me. Graphics are not amazing but this game was released in 2009 so they're quite good.… Expand
  58. Topoide
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    Jugabilidad, historia y gráficos perfectos.
    De los mejores juegos de super héroes.
  59. Faknord90
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Just got into the batman games. Wow what have I been missing out. Combat, story and levels are just soo good.
  60. Domdom21br
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    e aqui começa a trilogia do ps3 do batman, mesmo que seja o mais fraco da trilogia, não deixa de ser muito bom, que vale a pena jogar
  61. Ray6701
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome action and fun to play as batman and do cool graphics and everything… Expand
  62. BatmanTheNr1
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    my first ps3 game ooooooh the memories it's a f................ masterpiece
  63. 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
  64. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    9
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  65. OliverAfton
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Harley Quinn is annoying in this game. Really don't know why the public romancize her charisma.
  66. cchenders40
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    There isn't much that I can say about this game that hasn't been said. It is a (flawed) masterpiece. The story is great, Joker is peak here (maybe the best representation of him outside of comics), the combat is fun, and the setting of Arkham Asylum is just too fun!

    My only two complaints about this game is the lack of enemy variety and backtracking. I played this game for the first    There isn't much that I can say about this game that hasn't been said. It is a (flawed) masterpiece. The story is great, Joker is peak here (maybe the best representation of him outside of comics), the combat is fun, and the setting of Arkham Asylum is just too fun!

    My only two complaints about this game is the lack of enemy variety and backtracking. I played this game for the first time in 2022, and it holds up, but the enemy variety severely lacks, and the devs try to make up for it by just adding more enemies to encounters to up the difficulty. It does not make encounters more difficult it just makes late game fights and frustrating battle of health management. Back tracking is also a big problem. You will re-clear and go through each area 2-3 times in the game. It just isn't interesting. I'm sure there were technical limitations or limitations in how big the asylum could be in the logic of the story and world, it just didn't feel good.

    One of my biggest praises for this game is the art direction. In 2022, the graphics obviously aren't amazing, but that is okay because the art style down to the architecture of the buildings makes this game beautiful even today. Art style will always be greater than graphics and frame rate.

    My last big praise is the voice acting. Dear gosh, give Mark Hamill and Oscar for Joker in this game. Also, Kevin Conroy literally voices Batman for this game, it is just too perfect. From the moment I heard Hamill's psychotic monologue in the opening scene I knew I was in for a truly amazing Batman/Joker dynamic that actually gets their relationship. What a game!    … Expand
  67. zach_grech
    May 5, 2022
    9
    Excellent combat and overall world design. The tone of the game is excellent. Great roster of antagonists as well. Variety of excellent moments and set pieces. Story is the best in the series with what it tries to accomplish. Only gripe is lack of side activities to do. Not much reason to replay.
  68. Ez1459
    May 6, 2023
    10
    my first ps3 game, I will never forget that day I first put the cd in my brand new ps3. city does improve on this game in many ways but this game hit me differently
  69. Jdotdeedot
    Jul 1, 2022
    9
    The first game in the arkham series and it's pretty great for it's time. It's definitely aged a lot now but it can till be heavily appreciated now. This game excels the most in atmosphere and characters. I swear in a lot of moments it really feels like i'm in the very creepy arkham asylum. As for the characters they are some of the best versions of the our favorite villains and heroes i'veThe first game in the arkham series and it's pretty great for it's time. It's definitely aged a lot now but it can till be heavily appreciated now. This game excels the most in atmosphere and characters. I swear in a lot of moments it really feels like i'm in the very creepy arkham asylum. As for the characters they are some of the best versions of the our favorite villains and heroes i've personally seen. The weakest part of the game is the combat and the boss battles. The combat is very hit and miss. Sometimes it's veryy fluid and other times itt's very clunky and inconsistent The bosses overall aren't bad, they aren't mind blowing and some are underwhelming. In all, Batman Arkham Asylum is the foundation of a great series in it's future and is still a damn great batman game on it's own.… Expand
  70. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Rocksteady delivers on a fantastic Batman game that ended up being much better the expected.
  71. atyoukha
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    What a game. It was fun, well paced, and always an adventure. I could not get enough.
  72. VictorHugo1482
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    Cons: the gameplay is is not as good as Arkham City

    Pros: everything else (the story, the villains, the soundtrack, etc...)
  73. nathanthew
    Oct 24, 2022
    8
    When we got Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, I was thankful we finally got good Batman movies. After playing this game, I was thankful we finally got a good Batman game (not including the lego games). This game is thrilling and at times scary. They did a great job creating a creepy and dark tone throughout the game. The voice acting is pretty solid, the graphics are great, and the gameWhen we got Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, I was thankful we finally got good Batman movies. After playing this game, I was thankful we finally got a good Batman game (not including the lego games). This game is thrilling and at times scary. They did a great job creating a creepy and dark tone throughout the game. The voice acting is pretty solid, the graphics are great, and the game flowed very well. There were a few times I thought the game dragged, and I wasn't the biggest fan of the ending, but this game, for the most part, is AWESOME and ENJOYABLE. Good job.… Expand
  74. kidsseeghxst
    Oct 30, 2022
    9
    no bad things about this game at all boss fights are decent story feels like the animated series which is amazing and arkham feels scary
  75. Elpapas
    Nov 28, 2022
    9
    sinopsis: Primer juego de la saga batman arkham dirigido por rocksteady studios en donde como su nombre lo indica encarnaremos a batman en otra aventura en donde nos enfrentaremos a varios villanos de los comics de este incluyendo al memorable joker utlilizando muchos artilujios utilizados por el mismo batman vasandose en la serie de comics con el mismo nombre y en todos los echos hasta lasinopsis: Primer juego de la saga batman arkham dirigido por rocksteady studios en donde como su nombre lo indica encarnaremos a batman en otra aventura en donde nos enfrentaremos a varios villanos de los comics de este incluyendo al memorable joker utlilizando muchos artilujios utilizados por el mismo batman vasandose en la serie de comics con el mismo nombre y en todos los echos hasta la fecha en que salio este titulo.

    Lo bueno: fue un muy buen comienzo en la saga de batman arkham por su semi mundo abierto su sistema de combate muy adictivo (en el que se pueden usar los artilugios que no se les tiene pensado para el combate para dejarte llevar) la ambientacion caracteristica del personaje su ritmo fluido e incluso aprovechando el sistema de combate y sigilo se implementaron los retos cada uno mas dificil que el anterior.

    Lo malo: es dificil encontrar algo malo en esta entrega ya que por donde lo veo esta pulida hasta el mas minimo detalle para darnos una aventura digna del personaje.

    Numero de jugadores: 1.
    Online: solo para las listas de clasificasion en los retos.
    Logros o trofeos: si (para el 100% o el platino se requiere una habilidad de 5/10 ya que no es tan complicado pero tampoco es una tarea facil)
    Horas para completarlo: 25-40 (completista)    … Expand
  76. drak12317
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    Recenzja powstała w celu zapisu oceny z gry na moim profilu, ku potomności.
  77. ReviewsAreBS
    Feb 15, 2023
    9
    The second-best superhero game (the sequel is the best). Perfectly captures what it’s like to be Batman. Filled with secrets and easter eggs. Combat is really fluid.
  78. JoshPetrie
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    Probably my least favourite Batman: Arkham game, but even that is telling of how good the series is. The combat, while not as good as the later games (understandably), is still fun, but its best quality is arguably its atmosphere. The only downsides are that the boss fights aren't amazing, and, while the story is consistent, it doesn't reach the heights of the games that succeed it - 8/10.
  79. chong
    Mar 22, 2023
    9
    The combat and gameplay in this slaps! I legit felt like batman when I was playing this at some parts, however the final boss was mediocre and some of the graphics don’t hold up, buts still amazing game
  80. DonTheGamer
    Jul 15, 2023
    9
    Listen, are you really trying to convince me that you don't know anything about this game? And that you need a review in order to decide whether to play it or not? Stop it! Just play it! The whole Batman trilogy is a masterpiece that was ahead of it's time.
  81. Spidertime99
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    Batman: Arkham Asylum delivers an unforgettable action-adventure experience with a captivating blend of psychological horror and thrilling gameplay. The game's setting within the walls of Arkham Asylum creates a beautiful and haunting atmosphere, immersing players in a chilling journey. The villains, especially the Joker, shine brightly with exceptional voice acting from Mark Hamill andBatman: Arkham Asylum delivers an unforgettable action-adventure experience with a captivating blend of psychological horror and thrilling gameplay. The game's setting within the walls of Arkham Asylum creates a beautiful and haunting atmosphere, immersing players in a chilling journey. The villains, especially the Joker, shine brightly with exceptional voice acting from Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy as Batman, adding depth and intensity to the story. With state-of-the-art gameplay mechanics and a solid plot, Batman: Arkham Asylum solidifies itself as a groundbreaking title that has set the bar high for future superhero games.… Expand
  82. JBreed
    Aug 8, 2023
    8
    Arkham asylum offers great stealth, gadgets, puzzles, and a unique combat system. The setting is also well done but I found that exploring the truncated open world to be unrewarding at parts. The combat system is great with it's use of "free flow" mechanics but I found that because of this mechanic, the dodge button wouldn't register which caused some unfair damage. Outside of these flawsArkham asylum offers great stealth, gadgets, puzzles, and a unique combat system. The setting is also well done but I found that exploring the truncated open world to be unrewarding at parts. The combat system is great with it's use of "free flow" mechanics but I found that because of this mechanic, the dodge button wouldn't register which caused some unfair damage. Outside of these flaws the story saves it with the plot being very on par with the characters however the final boss is very easy and disappointing.… Expand
  83. AmzingSkull
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    The perfect start to the franchise of arkham games. To start of with is the combat which is perfect you can feel how impactful all of the moves are, even when you fly 30 meters from one guy to next the “free flow” combat is very satisfying. The graphics for a nearly 14 year old game still holds up, when you first get a shot over the whole Arkham island the gothic, dark atmosphere is madeThe perfect start to the franchise of arkham games. To start of with is the combat which is perfect you can feel how impactful all of the moves are, even when you fly 30 meters from one guy to next the “free flow” combat is very satisfying. The graphics for a nearly 14 year old game still holds up, when you first get a shot over the whole Arkham island the gothic, dark atmosphere is made perfectly in this game and really makes you feel like Batman. Story is intense and it’s really Batman versus a whole island infested with prison inmates and villains. The villains in the game are introduced over the course of the game and it really feels like everyone’s after you, so you have an uneasy feeling traversing the different buildings not knowing what’s waiting, Especially with the lunatics they freak me out. 100% this game recently and can’t recommend it enough.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#7 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#5 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Universal acclaim - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    90
    The whole game is a class act. The fighting is sophisticated but arcade-addictive, the visuals are stylish, and the Lara-like exploration is smartly done. Plus the DC heritage feels all-encompassing like a big blanket. Arkham Asylum is comfortably the best comic book game that PlayStation's ever had, and is up there with the system's best actioners, full stop. [Sept 2009, p.95]
  2. Game Informer
    95
    Batman: Arkham Asylum is this year's "BioShock," not just from the connection established with the world, but from its ability to innovate where new ideas are needed, and moreover, deliver an adventure unlike any other. [Sept 2009, p.82]
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  3. 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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