Batman: Arkham Asylum

 PlayStation 3
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1850 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 150 out of 1850
  3. Negative: 41 out of 1850
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  1. AbirH.
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    This game is just fantastic! It was a perfect experience for me. Everything from the story, graphics, design and especially combat. I would recommend this game to game to anyone who loves Batman or Action/Adventure games. Best Game This Year So Far!
  2. JozefK
    Aug 30, 2009
    10
    This games fantastic. As others have stated it's not 'boring an repetitive' as the demo suggests. In fact in the full game there's a lot more variety to the way in which events take place. I don't quite understand e c's review. There are no glitches which effect gameplay, and I have never seen players 'floating in midair' and only very minor This games fantastic. As others have stated it's not 'boring an repetitive' as the demo suggests. In fact in the full game there's a lot more variety to the way in which events take place. I don't quite understand e c's review. There are no glitches which effect gameplay, and I have never seen players 'floating in midair' and only very minor collision issues. As for the combat, no - you can't just sit there maching the counter button. Counters deal very little damage and there are multiple enemies who's attacks cannot be countered. Not to mention if you miss time a counter it leaves you vulnerable for about half a second. The freeflow combat system is exactly how it's advertised, fun to use but tough to master.… Expand
  3. MikeC
    Sep 16, 2009
    10
    If you liked Batman, you will love this game. GREAT voice acting, I couldn't wait for Joker to come on and be the smart ass that he is. The gadgets are a pleasure to use and the sounds that acompany are great. The difficulty isnt there, but it is a fun game none-the-less. If you don't buy it, at least rent it.
  4. FelipeL
    Dec 1, 2009
    10
    the best batman game ever. beautifull views in primorous work inside the arkam asylum, this is a serious candidate for game of the year.
  5. MohammadA
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    I loved this game. Didn't expect it to be this good. Kept playing it even after I finished it. Seriously considering playing it again even with a lot more games I didn't play yet.
  6. MattB.
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    A must play even if your not a fan of batman or superhero games at that.
  7. JimmyC.
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    The game is just amazing, You really feel like your Batman. The graphics are jaw dropping. Even if you are not a Batman fan, pick up this game. It will not disappoint.
  8. anthonyv
    Aug 27, 2009
    10
    This isn't just a great batman game, t is a great game in general. The graphics are indeed amazing. The stroy is enveloping and the gameplay is deep enough to keep u interested but not too confusing to scare you away. This is indeed the game all batman fans have been wating for and dare i say one of the best games of the year. And no its not even a shooter. This is what a great game This isn't just a great batman game, t is a great game in general. The graphics are indeed amazing. The stroy is enveloping and the gameplay is deep enough to keep u interested but not too confusing to scare you away. This is indeed the game all batman fans have been wating for and dare i say one of the best games of the year. And no its not even a shooter. This is what a great game should be. Now i cant wait for uncharted 2 to release and continue the great action/strategy game genre.… Expand
  9. ScottP
    Aug 27, 2009
    10
    Absolute fantastic game. Best comic book game ever created. This is a AAA title without a doubt and it shows. The developers took time to get the Batman universe correct, the characters are lifelike and real and you actually feel like you are Batman, stuck in a trap sprung by the Joker. The combat is fantastic and the suspense in fighting mobs of enemies with guns is real. This is a true Absolute fantastic game. Best comic book game ever created. This is a AAA title without a doubt and it shows. The developers took time to get the Batman universe correct, the characters are lifelike and real and you actually feel like you are Batman, stuck in a trap sprung by the Joker. The combat is fantastic and the suspense in fighting mobs of enemies with guns is real. This is a true game of the year contender and my favorite title so far this year.… Expand
  10. KyleH
    Aug 29, 2009
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. They got it right on every level - gameplay, story (Scarecrow episodes are amazing), voice acting, graphics, level design, upgrades, pacing, everything down to the last detail. I have played through the story mode once and feel like I'm just starting to get the gameplay mechanics down (although they are easy to pick up they are This is one of the best games I've ever played. They got it right on every level - gameplay, story (Scarecrow episodes are amazing), voice acting, graphics, level design, upgrades, pacing, everything down to the last detail. I have played through the story mode once and feel like I'm just starting to get the gameplay mechanics down (although they are easy to pick up they are hard to master). After that there are the challenge modes which greatly extend the play. You can tell it is a good game when you don't want to stop and then when you finish you want to play it again! If you are a Batman fan, you have to get this game. If you are not a fan, this will make you one.… Expand
  11. michaela
    Aug 30, 2009
    10
    EC obviously never made it to the thugs with guns/knives/stun batons. Otherwise he would know that merely hitting the counter button would not work against them. I have never had this much fun with a combat system before. One of THE best games I have ever played. I'm addicted to the challenge rooms, PLEASE release some DLC eventually!
  12. GuiS
    Aug 30, 2009
    10
    The best Batman game to come out. The first time I booted up the demo, i instantly fell in love with this game. The graphics are top notch and the voice overs are just amazing, Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy did an amazing job. My only complaint with this game is it's length on story mode but the challenge rooms are so fun to play that you wont mind the length of the story.
  13. kieranS
    Sep 2, 2009
    10
    It is truly amazing, the combination of the fact files, the riddlers chalenges, the amazing graphics, the whole design of Arham, the voice acting from Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamil and the incredible game play makes it one of the best games i have ever played and definatly a contender for game of the year. i have completed the storyline and going back to it to complete it 100%. I knew it It is truly amazing, the combination of the fact files, the riddlers chalenges, the amazing graphics, the whole design of Arham, the voice acting from Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamil and the incredible game play makes it one of the best games i have ever played and definatly a contender for game of the year. i have completed the storyline and going back to it to complete it 100%. I knew it was going to be a great game but this i did not expect.… Expand
  14. KennethW
    Sep 3, 2009
    10
    As per usual, when i heard that a new Batman game was coming i thought it would just be another bad superhero spin-off. But i was very surprised. This game is amazing. Great pacing, great story and it is quite long too. The riddles add plenty off depth as do the challenges. You feel like your batman. A perfect 10 for me!!!
  15. DaveI
    Sep 30, 2009
    10
    I bought this after seeing several very high scores and I certainly don't regret it. The pacing is superb and whilst short is challenging on the hardest difficulty. The riddle challenges add quite a few more hours and roaming over the island to find them never gets boring. The graphics are incredible aswell. Many great characters from Batmans past are involved with awesome diologue I bought this after seeing several very high scores and I certainly don't regret it. The pacing is superb and whilst short is challenging on the hardest difficulty. The riddle challenges add quite a few more hours and roaming over the island to find them never gets boring. The graphics are incredible aswell. Many great characters from Batmans past are involved with awesome diologue and voice over. By far the best game of the year so far. It will be up amongst the likes of Uncharted 2 when it comes to voting. Also goes straight into my top 10 most enjoyable games of all time!… Expand
  16. HarveyB
    Sep 8, 2009
    10
    The Dark Knight of superhero video games. by far the best Batman game ever. all of it, the combat, the story, the graphics are so satisfying that it is hard to put this game down until you are done. Rocksteady has a superhero masterpiece in their hands.
  17. nezj
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    This is the best game I have played for ps3 hands down I've played uncharted 2 and it was awsome but I'm sorry guys it can't beat batman I wish there was a higher ranking so I could give it a 20
  18. GlanceC
    Nov 21, 2009
    10
    its batman and the joker
  19. 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 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 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
  20. CodyB.
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    DO NOT LISTEN TO e c. He/She doesn't know what they are talking about. e c, you may as well go work for one of the jaded game critic magazines. This game is extremely polished and you can tell that there was a lot of care put into every detail! This is a must buy.
  21. JAMESS.
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    One of the most immersive, most entertaining and fun I've had this gen and I play a lot of games! You do not have to be a Batman fan to enjoy this. Unbelievable all around. Some faults, sure. But never a moment where you're frustrated because of the design.It has an arcade like addiction with it's complex and very deep combat. Simply brilliant. I can't put my words One of the most immersive, most entertaining and fun I've had this gen and I play a lot of games! You do not have to be a Batman fan to enjoy this. Unbelievable all around. Some faults, sure. But never a moment where you're frustrated because of the design.It has an arcade like addiction with it's complex and very deep combat. Simply brilliant. I can't put my words together well enough to describe. Fyi, I have roughly 60% completed with over 11 hrs into it.… Expand
  22. DavidC.
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    Unbelievable production and gameplay values for a superhero based game. It does everything so well that the very few things it doesn't do well -- the boss fights -- are quickly forgotten and are non-obtrusive to the shear joy you will experience playing this game. Buy it now and show the support and credit where it is due. Thank you Rocksteady!!!! Thank you!!!!
  23. warvibe24
    Aug 26, 2009
    10
    This game is the Batman game everyone has been waiting for!! This game is perfected to the point of craziness its passed so amazedly. The joker dlc and the scarecrow challenge maps will be very hard to let go this game is a game that you can play over and over again.
  24. AdolfoC
    Aug 27, 2009
    10
    This game is an absolute buy. The demo was fantastic. And the real game is insane, the pace of the game was questioned in a lot of game sites, but this is actually the strength of the game, everything you do, every move is important, the graphics, sound, environment are perfect for this game. Yes the voice acting needs work, these aren't humans!!! Overall this game is an absolute This game is an absolute buy. The demo was fantastic. And the real game is insane, the pace of the game was questioned in a lot of game sites, but this is actually the strength of the game, everything you do, every move is important, the graphics, sound, environment are perfect for this game. Yes the voice acting needs work, these aren't humans!!! Overall this game is an absolute must have it has so much replay value and downloadable content that will come soon, extremely pleased with this game a total surprise.… Expand
  25. HuyT
    Aug 28, 2009
    10
    This is the best Batman and comic book game you will ever play. Period. This game hooked me all night long until the sun came up. The gameplay is addictive, the story and voice acting is great, and it's packed with so many little things to enjoy. It's the real deal!
  26. AM
    Aug 28, 2009
    10
    You just know from the start this is something special , the gameplay is perfectly suited to the dark knight , the combat is super , and detail leaks out from all corners of Arkham. I'm not usually a DC comics fan , (I'm a marvel purist) , but this is the third time Batman has drawn me away from the X-men , ok their games aren't amazing , but they're just too cool. Now You just know from the start this is something special , the gameplay is perfectly suited to the dark knight , the combat is super , and detail leaks out from all corners of Arkham. I'm not usually a DC comics fan , (I'm a marvel purist) , but this is the third time Batman has drawn me away from the X-men , ok their games aren't amazing , but they're just too cool. Now if marvel could do something like this.… Expand
  27. GreyT
    Aug 28, 2009
    10
    It's not for everyone, that's for sure. It's not very easy, it's not entirely linear, and it's very dark, even genuinely scary sometimes. But if you are at all a Batman fan, you'll probably love it. If you are a fan of the comics and know more than most about Batman, this game is your wet dream come true. It doesn't MAKE you go anywhere, you have to It's not for everyone, that's for sure. It's not very easy, it's not entirely linear, and it's very dark, even genuinely scary sometimes. But if you are at all a Batman fan, you'll probably love it. If you are a fan of the comics and know more than most about Batman, this game is your wet dream come true. It doesn't MAKE you go anywhere, you have to figure things out for yourself. But at the same time it doesn't tug you around on a leash, it also doesn't call you stupid.… Expand
  28. KevinB
    Aug 29, 2009
    10
    Amazing graphics n imerssive engaging story with fanatastic voice acting n the free flow combat fighting system is simple yet fun def one of the best games of 09 if not the best def will be up for game of the year honors theirs nothing else like it out rite now so if ur a fan of batman or just know home from the blockbuster movies go and buy this game I promise you won't be dissapointed
  29. TheSaint
    Sep 14, 2009
    10
    This game is NOT for arcade-minded simpletons who enjoy MINDLESS and POINTLESS button-memorization that is typical of hack & slash titles like Ninja Gaiden. Batman: Arkham Asylum's combat is ABSOLUTELY the best, most cinematic ever seen in a video game. And yes, it is challenging but not cheap, which seems to be what arcade morons are looking for. DO NOT listen to any fool who claims This game is NOT for arcade-minded simpletons who enjoy MINDLESS and POINTLESS button-memorization that is typical of hack & slash titles like Ninja Gaiden. Batman: Arkham Asylum's combat is ABSOLUTELY the best, most cinematic ever seen in a video game. And yes, it is challenging but not cheap, which seems to be what arcade morons are looking for. DO NOT listen to any fool who claims the combat is boring in Arkham Asylum. It's just some low life who thinks he's a stud for beating Ninja Gaiden 2.… Expand
  30. karans
    Nov 19, 2009
    10
    the most satisfying superhero game i;ve ever played...the freeflow action combos are the most amazing in the game comparable to god of war
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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
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  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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