Batman: Arkham City

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  1. gamemaster9897
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I realize how old this game is at this point, however, that doesn't anything away from this absolute masterpiece! I have been thinking long about this, however, I personally believe this game is perfect, not a single aspect about it was less than amazing, I love this game to bits, it truly is my favorite game I have ever played, and it deserves the crown for the best superhero game ever made.
  2. X-ron7
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Rocksteady made the impossible, they created a sequel that surpassed the already excellent original. The story expands on the awesome plot of Arkham Asylum introducing new villains as well as featuring returning ones from Batman's iconic rogue gallery. The scenario is well written and everyone is sure to love it and be hyped. The graphics have been definitely improved over the two yearRocksteady made the impossible, they created a sequel that surpassed the already excellent original. The story expands on the awesome plot of Arkham Asylum introducing new villains as well as featuring returning ones from Batman's iconic rogue gallery. The scenario is well written and everyone is sure to love it and be hyped. The graphics have been definitely improved over the two year break and you really feel the atmosphere of Arkham City. But the greatest thing about this game which contributed to future action games is the gameplay and more precisely the combat. At the begining it should feel easy to learn with helpful tips, but by the time you have mastered it you will think you are in a Batman movie, and look like you are dancing between enemies. Aside from that you will use a number of gadgets. In other words you will be Batman. Just don't leave gaming without playing this masterpiece.… Expand
  3. echobase2002
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    This is a perfect game. The story is top notch, the controls are phenomenal, the side quests are varied and interesting, and it has just the right depth into the Batman universe. This game kept me from sleeping many nights, staying up to pass one more story point, get one more upgrade, etc.

    I rarely play the extra content in games once I beat the story, however this game was so fun I    This is a perfect game. The story is top notch, the controls are phenomenal, the side quests are varied and interesting, and it has just the right depth into the Batman universe. This game kept me from sleeping many nights, staying up to pass one more story point, get one more upgrade, etc.

    I rarely play the extra content in games once I beat the story, however this game was so fun I played through everything.    … Expand
  4. Jaleo
    Jan 13, 2017
    8
    Awesome. Most fail when it comes to making games of superheroes, but Rocksteady was the exception. I even had fun playing the first part, which everybody complained because it was too plain. Well, that was their first try. But Arkham City brought it to a new whole level. A big city (big enough, there's no need to make huge maps, why?), lots of action (that well, will make you feel you areAwesome. Most fail when it comes to making games of superheroes, but Rocksteady was the exception. I even had fun playing the first part, which everybody complained because it was too plain. Well, that was their first try. But Arkham City brought it to a new whole level. A big city (big enough, there's no need to make huge maps, why?), lots of action (that well, will make you feel you are the best but just pressing one-two buttons), challenges, sidequests, but most importantly a great story. The Unreal engine also makes wonders in a little console like the PS3. The series should have ended here thou, then they started doing more of the same, yet bigger, but turned out to be repetitive, kinda like what happens with Assassin's creed games that, they try to convince you all is new but nothing changed.… Expand
  5. Alvokun
    Feb 5, 2017
    10
    The best video game based on a comic I have ever played. It maintains all the good elements from Arkham Asylum at the same time it is greatly improved.

    The city is bigger and offers more possibilities, and the story captivates from the very beginning. Even if you do not like superheroes, this is must-have within the adventure/action genre.
  6. Dave_esprit
    Feb 23, 2017
    10
    Perfect for Batman fans, Batman Arkham city took the best things from Arkham Asylum and improved them, just the best video game of the saga and the best superhero video game.
  7. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Supero en todos los apartados con respecto al Asylum, uno de mis juegos de la infancia y preferidos, tanto que me lo pase 14 veces xD.
  8. Phoenix123
    May 20, 2018
    10
    The best Batman game ever made. Quite frankly the best superhero game ever made. Still to this day one of the best games Ive ever played.
  9. alejoconejo
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor juego de super héroes qué exciste, la experiencia siendo batman es única, la Historia es excelente, el apartado gráfico es único, me encanta
  10. XJoseManuel10X
    Apr 1, 2018
    8
    Batman: Arkham City is a 2011 action-adventure video games developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros.

    + Excellent Presentation + Boss Battles are Better than Asylum + Has all the Good of Arkham Asylum but Now Situated in a Open World - Has The Flaws of Many Open World with Secundary Missions (Sometimes you are in a Critical Situation of the Main Story and Suddenly    Batman: Arkham City is a 2011 action-adventure video games developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros.

    + Excellent Presentation
    + Boss Battles are Better than Asylum
    + Has all the Good of Arkham Asylum but Now Situated in a Open World
    - Has The Flaws of Many Open World with Secundary Missions (Sometimes you are in a Critical Situation of the Main Story and Suddenly a Secundary objective is Activated)
    - Too Tempting to Play Through the Entire Game in Detective Vision Mode
    - The Riddler Challenges can be Frustrating Specially when you don't have the Gadgets to get it

    My Score: 8/10    … Expand
  11. user12
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    Arkham City is a very fun and challenging game, with compelling story and narrative, top-notch voice acting, stellar graphics, and very well-written characters. It also features one of the best boss fights in video gaming history. The best parts of this game are probably the gameplay and voice acting. In any case I would recommend this version over the remaster.
  12. iliescu
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    Much fun though the bat ears are no height as such saying..the hat of the Dunpeal in D the Vampire Hunter. Batman Arkham City has technological gadgets to beat anything that is criminal in the game world. He can reach heights however the city is dark and might creep something a little too much. Great game other wise, not that found as handful as Vampire Hunter D though.
  13. Darkison
    Jan 25, 2018
    8
    Tá aí, digna de uma continuação do Asylum. Não tenho muitas memórias dele, portanto não falarei muito
  14. Treymur7
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It has incredible fighting and stealth combat. The voice acting in great especially Mark Hamill as the Joker. It has a great story and an excellent twist. There is a lot of open world free roaming with lots of easter eggs. Great side missions. The riddler challenges could have a little bit more explaining but it is a small flaw. Great bass battles. Also there isThis game is a masterpiece. It has incredible fighting and stealth combat. The voice acting in great especially Mark Hamill as the Joker. It has a great story and an excellent twist. There is a lot of open world free roaming with lots of easter eggs. Great side missions. The riddler challenges could have a little bit more explaining but it is a small flaw. Great bass battles. Also there is an awesome DLC where you can play as robin with different gadgets.… Expand
  15. gabes1919
    Mar 30, 2018
    9
    Wasn't expecting to love this as it seemed like just a retread of Asylum with a cheap reason to continue. Oooo boy was I wrong. This game is everything Asylum was and better.
  16. Professorfett
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Awe yeah lets hear it for Batman for making a kick ass game. This game is a phenomenon that it is a sequel that truly out does the original in every department. I believe sequels tend to be better but this one is so good it actually makes Arkham Asylum look like it was a beta to this game. The combat was improved, the stealth was improved, and the story was improved. Rocksteady outdidAwe yeah lets hear it for Batman for making a kick ass game. This game is a phenomenon that it is a sequel that truly out does the original in every department. I believe sequels tend to be better but this one is so good it actually makes Arkham Asylum look like it was a beta to this game. The combat was improved, the stealth was improved, and the story was improved. Rocksteady outdid themselves. The only flaw that anyone can put against this game is that there is too much **** to do in it. That's more of a nitpick than a flaw. Check list; you have a great story with a rouges gallery of characters, you have improved gameplay with over 20 hours of extra content, and incredible voice acting from Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill. You know what I am hearing is that this game is damn near perfect. Honestly the only people who wouldn't like this game would be those people who hate on Batman because he's popular and they would like to feel superior to trash him then to just admit the guy is a badass. In the end if you haven't guessed the rating by now I give this game a BETTER THAN SEX.… Expand
  17. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    Just when Batman Arkham Asylum was so good, this game blew that game away! They took a huge step forward with this game and it paid off! Best Batman game to date!
  18. AlexvaderII
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Pensaba que Batman Arkham Asylum era un juego que no se podía mejorar pero esto es un abuso, este juego es mejor en todos los aspectos, peleas mas fluidas, acertijos inteligentes, una ciudad mas grande que explorar y mas jefes finales, si te gusto el juego anterior de Batman este te volara la mente. Simplemente a mi criterio es "EL MEJOR VIDEO JUEGO DE SUPER HEROES DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS".
  19. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    What can we say? Is without doubt, the best superhero videogame, at least until this year 2020, is almost perfect.
    The story, gameplay, graphics, everything is awesome and a lot better than Asylum.
    unfotunatelly I can´t rate with a 9.7, but that´s the rate I would give to this masterpiece.
  20. Ryanm42
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Fantastic, just an excellent game all the way through. Combat, Voice Acting, STORY, just breathtaking. Props to Paul Dini and Rocksteady.
  21. Br_AgSs
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    Best super hero game ever made. The story is great, gameplay is awesome, the combat is intense and fun, graphics are great . The ultimate Batman experience
  22. IagoTRS
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    É um jogo muito bom, possui uma jogabilidade incrível, gráficos bons e uma história obscura, mas o que eu mais gostei no jogo foi o universo dele, a rocksteady fez um ótimo trabalho respresentando o universo de Batman, com inimigos clássicos dos quadrinhos, e uma Gotham corrupta e domada pelos vilões, se você gosta das HQ's você certamente ira adorar esse jogo, se você não acompanha, seráÉ um jogo muito bom, possui uma jogabilidade incrível, gráficos bons e uma história obscura, mas o que eu mais gostei no jogo foi o universo dele, a rocksteady fez um ótimo trabalho respresentando o universo de Batman, com inimigos clássicos dos quadrinhos, e uma Gotham corrupta e domada pelos vilões, se você gosta das HQ's você certamente ira adorar esse jogo, se você não acompanha, será uma ótima forma de se introduzir nesse universo, e se você simplesmente não gosta, ainda pode se divertir com os combates ou explorando o mapa… Expand
  23. Xilg
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    Uma sequência mais do que digna, Batman Arkham City, é maior, melhor, mais emocionante e mais divertido que seu antecessor. Um jogo que melhora o que já era bom, e concerta o que era ruim de seu antecessor, agora com a adição de um mundo aberto tão cheio de referencias quanto o Asilo Arkham, Arkham City é organismo vivo, com vários detalhes no mapa mudando com o decorrer da campanha. OUma sequência mais do que digna, Batman Arkham City, é maior, melhor, mais emocionante e mais divertido que seu antecessor. Um jogo que melhora o que já era bom, e concerta o que era ruim de seu antecessor, agora com a adição de um mundo aberto tão cheio de referencias quanto o Asilo Arkham, Arkham City é organismo vivo, com vários detalhes no mapa mudando com o decorrer da campanha. O jogo agora te permite jogar com Mulher-Gato e Robin se vc possuir as DLCs, são excelentes adições ao jogo, junto com outros vilões da melhor galeria de vilões dos quadrinhos.… Expand
  24. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  25. kaantamtunali
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    My favorite game of all time. A must play. You are becoming batman story is legendary and side quests are worth playing mysterious and action packed.
  26. BeboFett
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    The technical improvements don't feel very significant, but the most important point is that the game changed those "big" maps into a "sandbox" map. Exploring Arkham City is fun, even though it doesn't have the variety you'd like. I didn't get this new format very well at first, but I adapted over time.

    Its mechanics are almost the same, with slight improvements, although the plot is    The technical improvements don't feel very significant, but the most important point is that the game changed those "big" maps into a "sandbox" map. Exploring Arkham City is fun, even though it doesn't have the variety you'd like. I didn't get this new format very well at first, but I adapted over time.

    Its mechanics are almost the same, with slight improvements, although the plot is certainly better than its predecessor.
    I love challenges maps (combat) and its extra DLCs skins and characteres too.    … Expand
  27. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  28. KratosKong
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    El mejor videojuego de Batman jamas creado hasta la fecha, lleno de guiños y de secretos y con la sensación continua de ser Batman.
  29. mikemormai
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    esse batman é muito bom mesmo, foi melhor que o outro arkham, recomendo jogar ele
  30. awayka
    Oct 8, 2019
    9
    Стало интереснее, чем Asylum, хороший сюжет, концовка, даже в титрах кусочек сюжета.
    Но все еще проблемы с восприятием мира и ориентацией в нем. Недоработка.
    Еще минус, что есть всякое для дополнения с Кошкой, хотя у тебя может и не быть этого дополнения. Считаю, что лучше бы это доустанавливалось вместе с допом.    Стало интереснее, чем Asylum, хороший сюжет, концовка, даже в титрах кусочек сюжета.
    Но все еще проблемы с восприятием мира и ориентацией в нем. Недоработка.
    Еще минус, что есть всякое для дополнения с Кошкой, хотя у тебя может и не быть этого дополнения. Считаю, что лучше бы это доустанавливалось вместе с допом.
  31. ToshLichev
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Arkham Asylum but bigger, with improved gameplay, a more complex story and more content. However the game does lack a bit when compared to it's predecessor, due to the incredible atmosphere in Asylum, which Rocksteady just didn't quite manage to match in the way bigger and open Arkham City prison. Nevertheless, AC succeeds as a sequel and is yet another brilliant Batman game by Rocksteady.
  32. Wolfenstein11
    Mar 29, 2019
    9
    Gotham city is well crafted, the story picks up nicely with a return of most batman's known villains, amazing voice acting, the amazing combat system is here with a well used modifications.
  33. adriantorres
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Best super hero game ever of all time The story is a masterpiece the gameplay is is so good
  34. Norm_Dom
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think Batman: Arkhem City is one of the best superhero's games!!!! You must buy it, becous it is good game. 10/10… Expand
  35. Lil_Lord_Headas
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved playing this game through the many times I have completed it. Though I loved Arkham Asylum this game improves on everything Asylum did right from combat to gliding and to the story *spoiler alert* I loved the characters from Ra's Al Ghul to the Joker himself and the end is filled with so many twist from clayface being a fake Joker to Talia's death. The DLC was also amazing showing what happened after Joker died and I love that at the end of the game you can though I loved Arkham Asylum this game tops it of by a smidge switch from Batman. Though I loved Arkham Asylum this game… Expand
  36. skskskddd
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Best game i've played untill today and surely best game in Playstation 3. I was shocked and adore this game. Amazing story, gameplay, map, world, riddles, characters, bosses and Joker in this game was the best villain in every game i played before. I LOVE THIS GAME IT WORTH EVERY DOLLAR
  37. Marckiller
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    The best videogame of batman ever seen, with one of the most inexpect end of all
  38. virtualvince
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    As a follow-up to Arkham Asylum, I'm not sure what much else Rocksteady could have pulled off back in 2011. Bigger and bolder and more expansive. More classic villains, and even introducing Cat Woman as a playable character with her own unique moves and abilities for a small part of the game. I will say that although 'Asylum' is still my favourite of these two, for reasons outlined inAs a follow-up to Arkham Asylum, I'm not sure what much else Rocksteady could have pulled off back in 2011. Bigger and bolder and more expansive. More classic villains, and even introducing Cat Woman as a playable character with her own unique moves and abilities for a small part of the game. I will say that although 'Asylum' is still my favourite of these two, for reasons outlined in my Asylum review, this game is exceptional. Some will prefer the bigger scope, though for me, I really like Asylum as a classic example of what a more contained experience can be.

    This time we have side missions introduced, nearly all of which don't feel tacked on to me, and many you can complete naturally during the main mission, or anytime at your leisure post-completion on your way to your Platinum / 100%. I enjoyed some of the mini challenges like the AR Bat-Clawing stuff, and, like Asylum, I respected that the post-game predator and combat challenges really made you 'master' the mechanics. For those going for the platinum achievement on this game, by the end you feel like you've really mastered all facets of this game, and is well worth pursing. If this is your first game of this nature you should now feel a more formidable gamer for other similar titles if you try them. For me, the 'ball-ache' moment this time, at least for a while was the Master Predator campaign. Campaigns were a new mode introduced that combined 3 predator and/or combat challenges into one campaign to complete, and you choose up to 3 modifiers that can make the challenges harder or easier.

    For me, one downside on the base PS4 remaster is this does blue screen 'crash', and unlike Arkham I experienced some fps slow down on occasion, though for me, this happened during the combat challenges aka Riddler's revenge post-game, where we can have many many enemies on screen at once being pummeled. The PS4 just sort of gave up at one point. That said, it was still rare enough not to burn my experience. Bat-clawing around the city was very fun this time, and clearly a fore-bearer to the likes of what Insomniac did to arguably even better effect later on in Marvel's Spider-Man.

    One other down-side is if you didn't enjoy collecting the Riddler trophies in Asylum, you really won't enjoy it here, because there are more of them, and some of them are taxing puzzlers. That said, again, getting them feels rewarding as you get very cool concept art, 3D character trophies, and Arkham lore stories for doing it all, and doing it all is a requirement for the Platinum / 100%. It's time consuming, but for a game like this, doing all this AND having to do a new game plus run I feel the game is one of the harder Platinums, but also that it deserves completing.    … Expand
  39. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 17, 2021
    8
    Arkham City just does everything Arkham Asylum did but bigger and better. The scope of the open world and narrative is grander and playing as batman in a wider arena is pure joy. Boss fights also offer a remarkable improvement over the first game.
  40. kevin32
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    This was why I bought PS3, too. joker and batman are in love. maybe? maybe not?
  41. mathbidao05
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrível!!! Arkham City é uma experiência imperdível para qualquer gamer.
  42. BrandoNation23
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Arkham City expands on Asylum in every way. A near perfect story, coupled with fantastic game play. Exploring the open world was awesome!
  43. Madman85
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Нормально, пушто это битман, поняла а??????????????????????????????????!!!
  44. RafaelHeldt
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This is a comic that become a game, this is Batman at its most real and faithful view. Batman: Arkham City offers you the most enjoyable game, with a great combat engine, storytelling and your favorite comic's characters. Batman: Arkham City is a game for everyone who enjoys games, not just comic books fans or Batman fans, as the story develops in a good and understandable pace. Now, youThis is a comic that become a game, this is Batman at its most real and faithful view. Batman: Arkham City offers you the most enjoyable game, with a great combat engine, storytelling and your favorite comic's characters. Batman: Arkham City is a game for everyone who enjoys games, not just comic books fans or Batman fans, as the story develops in a good and understandable pace. Now, you can be THE Batman and beat the crap out of villains with a smile on your face.… Expand
  45. PoptartKing
    Dec 20, 2021
    9
    This is a phenomenal Batman game, from top to bottom. The story is extremely ambitious as it attempts to juggle so many different characters and intertwining plots, so it's a shame that it stumbles ever so slightly towards the end. Nevertheless, the voice acting and pacing elevate it above all of the other Arkham games. Speaking of voice acting, it's just as incredible as it was in ArkhamThis is a phenomenal Batman game, from top to bottom. The story is extremely ambitious as it attempts to juggle so many different characters and intertwining plots, so it's a shame that it stumbles ever so slightly towards the end. Nevertheless, the voice acting and pacing elevate it above all of the other Arkham games. Speaking of voice acting, it's just as incredible as it was in Arkham Asylum. Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, Nolan North, Troy Baker, and dozens of others feature in this game and they all put on their very best performances. This game just feels like Arkham Asylum, but improved in every way, including combat, stealth, traversal, dialogue, and puzzles. The only advantage that Arkham Asylum has over City is its intense atmosphere and immersion. This is a must play for any DC fan!… Expand
  46. ItaloKratos
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma das melhores, se não a melhor história de todos os games... o plot twist do coringa é algo surreal… Expand
  47. Felipe_wayne10
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    Wearing the mantle of the bat again, the story continues to make us feel like Batman himself!

    The atmosphere of the game makes us always active, looking at every detail so we can unravel the mysteries that surround Arkham City. I believe that compared to its predecessor, Arkham City has slightly inferior graphics, however, more fluid mechanics and new types of blows and weapons.    Wearing the mantle of the bat again, the story continues to make us feel like Batman himself!

    The atmosphere of the game makes us always active, looking at every detail so we can unravel the mysteries that surround Arkham City.

    I believe that compared to its predecessor, Arkham City has slightly inferior graphics, however, more fluid mechanics and new types of blows and weapons.

    Highly recommended!    … Expand
  48. pingw30
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Best Batman game of all time. It corrected all of strange slow downs that happens randonly during a combat in asylum, the story is better and the cliff hanger ending shows that Rocksteady was writing Arkham Knight since 2011. the two finals plot twists are unexpectable.
    Even following the same story structure of asylum (first problem happens, joker´s free and strange knowing who is    Best Batman game of all time. It corrected all of strange slow downs that happens randonly during a combat in asylum, the story is better and the cliff hanger ending shows that Rocksteady was writing Arkham Knight since 2011. the two finals plot twists are unexpectable.
    Even following the same story structure of asylum (first problem happens, joker´s free and strange knowing who is batman, a new component or decease is discovered, titan and the joker´s blood, batman had to find the cure and the game progresses around this) but is so well made that it wraps you into the game making you do everything that has to do in the game.    … Expand
  49. Dr_Unk
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Another Great game in the Arkham series! The only issue I had with this game was the plot felt like it was rushing me. But a very minor issue compared to everything good about the game
  50. Fox45
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    Uma evolução em relação ao primeiro, melhorando tudo o que o primeiro jogo teve de bom! A história é bem melhor que a do primeiro jogo, mais complexa e mais apelativa. A gameplay, apesar de parecida tem aspetos melhorados o que a torna melhor que a do primeiro!
  51. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    Mit der Arkham Serie hat Rocksteady gezeigt, dass man mit Superhelden Lizenzen nicht nur Geld drucken kann, sondern, wenn man denn will, wirklich auch hervorragende Spieleserien produzieren. Bereits mit ihrem Überraschungserfolg Arkham Asylum, stellte das vormals völlig unbekannte Entwicklerstudio, die grundlegenden Spielmechaniken ihres mittlerweile legendären Batman Franchises vor. MitMit der Arkham Serie hat Rocksteady gezeigt, dass man mit Superhelden Lizenzen nicht nur Geld drucken kann, sondern, wenn man denn will, wirklich auch hervorragende Spieleserien produzieren. Bereits mit ihrem Überraschungserfolg Arkham Asylum, stellte das vormals völlig unbekannte Entwicklerstudio, die grundlegenden Spielmechaniken ihres mittlerweile legendären Batman Franchises vor. Mit dem Nachfolger Arkham City, werden diese nun in jeder Hinsicht perfektioniert.

    So präsentiert sich Arkham City mit einer vollwertigen Open World Architektur. Die Mainquests um den Joker und Dr. Strange machen dabei höchstens ein Drittel des gebotenen Contents aus. Allerhand Nebengeschichte um weitere Unterweltgrößen Gotham Citys, wie den Riddler, Two Face oder auch Catwoman und Pinguin, machen Arkham City eigentlich erst zu dem was es ist, nämlich zu einer Spielwiese für alle Fans des Batman Universums. Rocksteady ist es unglaublich gut gelungen, die Vielzahl an Charakteren, die wir alle kennen und lieben, in die Quests der Open World zu integrieren. Dabei agiert Rocksteady zudem so stilsicher, dass man sich tatsächlich direkt nach Gotham City versetzt fühlt, da sich alles so **** cool, irgendwie echt und einfach nach DC anfühlt.

    Eine weitere Stärke der Arkham Reihe sind zudem die vielen innovativen Gameplaymechaniken. So gleiten wir nicht nur stilsicher über die Dächer von Gotham, sondern erledigen unsere Gegner, ganz Batman like, meist geschickt aus dem Dunkeln, was sich dank der hervorragend umgesetzten Stealth Mechanik unglaublich befriedigend spielt. Kommt es dann doch einmal zum offenen Kampf, greift die Arkham Serie hier auch ein extrem flüssiges Beat'em Up Gameplay zurück, bei dem wir ganz geschickt automatisch von einem zum nächsten Gegner hechten können, auf Knopfdruck Ausweichkonter austeilen oder verschiedene Spezialmanöver ausführen, die wir im Laufe des Spiels erlernen. Das Gekloppe spielt sich dabei so rasend schnell und fluide, dass einem fast schwindelig wird.

    Bewegen wir uns eher in Räumen, bzw. den Dungeon-artigen Leveln, die vor allem im Rahmen der Mainquests zu finden sind, dann kommen zudem verschiedene Gimmicks und Gadgets zum Einsatz, wie etwa das Batarang oder die Batclaws, die wir vor allem zum Lösen diverser Umgebungsrätsel benötigen. Eine weitere stilprägende Mechanik ist der Detektiv Modus, den wir auf Knopfdruck aktivieren können und der die Umgebung nach interessanten Objekten scannt. Die Mechanik hat sich nicht zuletzt auch Tomb Raider ganz prominent geklaut. Der Detektiv Modus wird auch in vielen Nebenquests genutzt, beispielsweise wenn wir Tatorte untersuchen und dort Hinweise und Spuren finden müssen.

    Es gibt wirklich nicht viele Spiele, die es schaffen, so viele Spielelemente so elegant zu verbinden und dabei auch das richtige Pacing und Leading treffen, damit man mit all den Möglichkeiten nicht völlig überfordert da steht. Das schafft Rocksteady wirklich großartig. Wenn man das Spiel denn irgendwo kritisieren möchte, dann wäre da zum Einen die Tatsache, dass es kaum begehbare Gebäude in Arkham City gibt. Die Stadt fungiert primär als Kulisse und nur wirklich Quest-relevante Locations sind auch wirklich betretbar. Das Zweite wäre, dass Storytelling scheinbar nicht unbedingt zu den größten Stärken Rocksteadys zählt. Die Quests an sich sind toll inszeniert und die Charaktere großartig gezeichnet, die erzählerischen Mittel generell jedoch eher sehr einfach gehalten. Mit Naughty Dog Produktionen beispielsweise, kann das Arkham Franchise jetzt nicht konkurrieren. Aber das ist Meckern auf hohem Niveau. Denn Arkham City ist nicht nur ein unglaublich gut gelungenes Batman Spiel, sondern auch eine der besten Open World Erfahrungen dieser Konsolengeneration.    … Expand
  52. ThriarthLon
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    It was the first time I entered Super Hero games with Batman Arkham City.The action system really fascinated me.The fighting system was so beautiful and exciting that my hand and foot trembled while I was playing.One of the most successful representatives of its kind.
  53. Pedroilha
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing story, Nice voice actors, Nice Music, real good combat system, this is one of The Best games of metacritic.com buy Now! :)
  54. Zethor
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    Batman: Arkham City's somewhat messy story holds it down, but the story's truly impactful moments help it to be memorable and incredible regardless. Paired with an incredible evolution of Arkham Asylum's combat, a more open world to explore, and incredible side content that will keep you preoccupied for dozens of hours, Arkham City stands as a shining example of what open world games should be.
  55. Kjoske
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Hat super Spaß gemacht!!! Die Story ist sehr packend und nicht zu lang.
  56. Ballinlikejokic
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Man I love this every since I was 9 years old getting this game not knowing what to expect it was such a beauty. First the stealth, stealth is one of the of the best qualities of this game the different ways you can takedown your enemies is so unique as well as the combos. It never stops amazing be how different fighting styles batman has learned. The best thing about this game was the story so compelling not knowing what to expect and it continues off Arkham asylum very well. The voice for every character did a fantastic job especially both Batman and Joker, The boss fights are good enough to keep me on my toes. And by far the best boss fight Mr freeze, finding new ways I've never tried taking down a person was so amazing and mr freeze learning of the same tricks makes you adapt to new ideas. Although I do like this game not a fan of the world it seems bland yet its a batman game so its somewhat expected. The introduction to other characters like Robin and catwoman was well executed. The plot twist of the joker dying was such a twist leaving me shocked of what batman ultimately did. 9/10 definitely would recommend this game… Expand
  57. Zxnder
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    iT rEaLlY mAkEs YoU fEeL lIke BaTmAn

    This is just some extra words to get over the min word count
  58. mrdane01
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    Yes, I'm writing this review in 2020. But looking back, this is my single favorite game i've ever played in my life. There is so much passion evident in the world building and character building, and makes for a extremely satisfying game to finish. I hate story games. I've finished this game 5 times. It really is an absolute masterpiece that I can never forget
  59. hector_bcn98
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Una ciudad por la que perderse y ser Batman. Quién no pagaría millones por hacerlo en la vida real?
  60. SUPERw4ner
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Best superhero game of all time, even 11 years later. An absolute masterpiece
  61. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o coringa morreu e eu fiquei ce tá doidoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo… Expand
  62. Turbosad
    Nov 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is great, there are good sidequests, but the combat is where the game shines. The most satisfying combat system in any game. I ran out of sidequests fairly quick and the only thing remaining were the Riddler trophies, but it has great replay value due to the story and great sidequests.… Expand
  63. BaileyJ
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Easily one of, if not the best Batman games ever made. Improves a lot over the first games like the combat seems much more fluid. A way bigger area to explore. Gadgets can be used in way more unique and creative ways. Best shown in the Mr. Freeze fight which still holds up as one of the best boss battles in the Arkham series. We have skins for batman which can be used in the main game.Easily one of, if not the best Batman games ever made. Improves a lot over the first games like the combat seems much more fluid. A way bigger area to explore. Gadgets can be used in way more unique and creative ways. Best shown in the Mr. Freeze fight which still holds up as one of the best boss battles in the Arkham series. We have skins for batman which can be used in the main game.

    The catwoman DLC is something i want to briefly touch on. Although it's not a bad addition to the game by any means, it isn't that great either. It gives more combat options and ways to traverse around the city which i find pretty neat. And the levels themselves aren't too bad, i don't think it's anything really special. It's a pretty good addition breaking the pacing between the main game just to take a break i guess. But i feel they could've done a lot more with this. What we got was fine, not taking away any points from this or anything. Just feel it could've been a bit better.

    I don't wanna make this too long. So i'll slim this down by saying, some levels are pretty uninspiring and some plain boring. Some boss battles are really underwhelming. Riddler trophies are a damn pain. But altogether, amazing game and a classic.    … Expand
  64. Axelle_1
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    игра с открытым миром ???? ну хроший сюжет жаль что игра якобы происходит в пределах 1 ночи
  65. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 18, 2020
    9
    OVERALL - 93%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 7/10
    Game Length - 9/10
    Characters - 9/10
    Level/Area Design - 7/10
    Atmosphere - 9/10
    Sound Effects - 7/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    Still arguably the best superhero game.
  66. Brunoprado
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom… Expand
  67. JonaSCX
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    Al igual que su predecesor, las mecanicas de combate son la mejor y mas pura diversion de este juego, siguiendo una historia que continua los eventos del juego anterior y que ademas nos vuelve a presentar caras conocidas como nuevas; esta historia de batman no tiene nada que envidiarle a las de los comics. Con poco mas de 24 horas complete el juego y logre terminar casi todas las misionesAl igual que su predecesor, las mecanicas de combate son la mejor y mas pura diversion de este juego, siguiendo una historia que continua los eventos del juego anterior y que ademas nos vuelve a presentar caras conocidas como nuevas; esta historia de batman no tiene nada que envidiarle a las de los comics. Con poco mas de 24 horas complete el juego y logre terminar casi todas las misiones secundarios, si no fuera por falta de tiempo seguiria con los acertijos de Riddle, pero no puedo esperar a jugar la tercera entrega.… Expand
  68. datguytoxic
    Aug 13, 2021
    8
    Complete boredom. The plot is boring as hell, all characters are just saying you what to do, no interesting interactions with them, only with antagonists, bland. The game in terms of tech looks fine, the combat is excellent, but because of the boring plotline there is no motivation to play further. Learn from Insomniac Games please. Imo
  69. PS1Snake
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    The gameplay in this game is probably the best of any freeflow combat to date. The story in this game was so good it literally got me into comics. I was genuinely surprised by the ending, despite it being foreshadowed a ton. The added difficulty of the new game plus, paired with the clever bits of foreshadowing I missed made revisiting the game totally worth it. There is a lot ofThe gameplay in this game is probably the best of any freeflow combat to date. The story in this game was so good it literally got me into comics. I was genuinely surprised by the ending, despite it being foreshadowed a ton. The added difficulty of the new game plus, paired with the clever bits of foreshadowing I missed made revisiting the game totally worth it. There is a lot of suspension of disbelief required, but it's the goddamn Batman. What do you expect?… Expand
  70. XBA
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing Game. Number 1 on my list of my favorite games of all time. Amazing Story and Good Side Quests and the list goes Overall 10/10 partly due to nostalgia and mostly due to it being an amazing game
  71. JoseManuel10_
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    Batman: Arkham City is a 2011 action-adventure video games developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros.

    + Excellent Presentation + Boss Battles are Better than Asylum + Has all the Good of Arkham Asylum but Now Situated in a Open World - Has The Flaws of Many Open World with Secundary Missions (Sometimes you are in a Critical Situation of the Main Story and Suddenly    Batman: Arkham City is a 2011 action-adventure video games developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros.

    + Excellent Presentation
    + Boss Battles are Better than Asylum
    + Has all the Good of Arkham Asylum but Now Situated in a Open World
    - Has The Flaws of Many Open World with Secundary Missions (Sometimes you are in a Critical Situation of the Main Story and Suddenly a Secundary objective is Activated)
    - Too Tempting to Play Through the Entire Game in Detective Vision Mode
    - The Riddler Challenges can be Frustrating Specially when you don't have the Gadgets to get it    … Expand
  72. dado01102008
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    To me, Batman arkham city is in the top 2 games of all time ( along rdr2) the arkham series is also my favorite gaming franchise. It's everything I love about Batman and gaming
  73. stiviwonder
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    (ENG)

    Batman: Arkham City is not just an excellent game. It is not only superior to its predecessor. It is a true Masterpiece and probably the best Batman and superhero video game ever created. Few expected better after Rocksteady’s sublime work on Batman: Arkham Asylum. But they did, exceeding all expectations. An exquisite game in all its facets, with one of the best stories    (ENG)

    Batman: Arkham City is not just an excellent game. It is not only superior to its predecessor. It is a true Masterpiece and probably the best Batman and superhero video game ever created.

    Few expected better after Rocksteady’s sublime work on Batman: Arkham Asylum. But they did, exceeding all expectations.

    An exquisite game in all its facets, with one of the best stories ever made for a video game. With a stratospheric ending that will last forever in the players’ memory.

    An essential for lovers of the genre and the adventures of the batman.

    The perfect Masterpiece.

    (ESP)

    Batman: Arkham City no es solamente un juego excelente. No solamente es superior a su predecesor. Es una auténtica Obra Maestra y, probablemente, el mejor videojuego de Batman y de superhéroes jamás creado.

    Pocos esperaban algo mejor tras el sublime trabajo de Rocksteady en Batman: Arkham Asylum. Pero lo han conseguido, superando todas las expectativas.

    Un juego exquisito en todas sus facetas, con una de las mejores historias jamás realizada para un videojuego. Con un final estratosférico que perdurará para siempre en la retina de los jugadores.

    Un imprescindible para los amantes del género y de las aventuras del hombre murciélago.

    La Obra Maestra perfecta.    … Expand
  74. 511andahalf
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    What can I say about this game that hasn't been said already? AC took everything from AA and improved on it so much. The plot, action, and soundtrack are legendary, and it still amazes how Rocksteady was able to surpass AA in so many ways. This game makes you feel like Batman, and I'll always consider it to be THE greatest game ever made.
  75. masnoni
    Mar 3, 2021
    9
    considering the fact that this game was released in 2011 the graphics are great. The story is intriguing. Combat system has it's flaws and compared to Arkham Knight it's not the best but it's still pretty good. Im giving it 9/10 because you need to do all challenges and campaigns to get 100% which is very frustrating. Im glad they changed it in next game
  76. KevLooney
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    The game is an 8/10. I enjoy the combat. It would be better if the game was less open. I don't like the open world aspect. it leads to more downtime.
  77. Aguy123
    Mar 15, 2021
    9
    This game is amazing. It has an amazing open world filled with riddle puzzles, side missions, and random thugs to brawl at any time, using the amazing combat system and all the new takedowns they added. The predator is smooth, with knockout smashes solving a big problem with Arkham Asylums' predator, where you would be stuck taking down a henchman while being shot at. The boss fights areThis game is amazing. It has an amazing open world filled with riddle puzzles, side missions, and random thugs to brawl at any time, using the amazing combat system and all the new takedowns they added. The predator is smooth, with knockout smashes solving a big problem with Arkham Asylums' predator, where you would be stuck taking down a henchman while being shot at. The boss fights are amazing and creative, the beat down system is fun, the challenge maps are great, and the story is intriguing. The new gliding mechanics are amazing, with dive-bombing and grapnel boosts. Lots of upgrades to get with your skill points, and you can even play as Catwoman. My only problems with the game are that batman will randomly punch the air sometimes, guns do a crazy amount of damage, and there is a big portion of the map you can only enter via an underground passage, and so while gliding you have to go around it, which can be a hassle. Other then that, combat, predator, street brawls, side content, boss fights and the story are all amazing and fun.… Expand
  78. Domdom21br
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    é uma delicia a trilogia arkham do ps3, os graficos são muito bons, em geral o jogo vale a pena ser comprado, não vou listar todos os topicos do jogo pra falar bem de todos eles individualmente, confie em mim e jogue
  79. Dinerofresco
    May 5, 2021
    10
    arguably one of the best action adventure games of all time , best batman game , in my opinion best arkham game for sure. great story and just amazing combat system just perfect ten
  80. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
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  81. Stinky_i
    May 18, 2021
    10
    Batman arkham city is amazing in every way the open world is amazing compared to Arkham asylum the plot is great and when your done with the game you can play the amazing side missions this game has a place in my heart
  82. OdinLord
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A master piece in all aspects From gameplay to aesthetics sound design soundtrack lore and characters the right game to fall in love with the dark night series… Expand
  83. BatmanTheNr1
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    best batman game eeeeeeevvvveeeeeeer. Just like the first game it's awesome
  84. CrAzy_JoE_99
    Jul 17, 2021
    8
    The games a lot of fun and I loved playing it, there were some points in the story that annoyed me and the combat did get a little annoying by the end but I loved Batman Arkham city and would defiantly recommend you buy it as it doesn’t cost to much, i got it for like £3 of eBay so it is well worth the price.
  85. 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
  86. F3T1W
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    In its brilliant 2011, it was almost a masterpiece, the highest quality side mission in history.
  87. VikiSetyah
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece genre action with the one of the best combat system,and story is awesome
  88. hellacool
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    Awesome game, worth it! A bit too tricky to finish completely but also just the main story/side missions are awesome.
  89. TooLateLouis
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    Soaring through Arkham felt like being a kid with a towel tied around the nape of your neck soaring through the hallways of your home. This game absolutely nails the experience of being THE BAT. Traversal and combat are exceptional and a long list of cameos manage to never outstay their welcome while also feeling meaningfully weighted to the overall story.
    Where the game stumbles for this    Soaring through Arkham felt like being a kid with a towel tied around the nape of your neck soaring through the hallways of your home. This game absolutely nails the experience of being THE BAT. Traversal and combat are exceptional and a long list of cameos manage to never outstay their welcome while also feeling meaningfully weighted to the overall story.
    Where the game stumbles for this reviewer is within the open world itself. Navigation to and from objectives is quite obtuse, particularly at the start of the game. Additional way-points or a better map would have assisted greatly. Furthering this challenge, there is no penalty for wasting your time as Batman. Which means the urgency of the narrative is often only driven by the desire of the player to move things forward. It is quite easy to not save Iceman from his kidnapped state when there are literally BATloads of things to see and do along the way. So much so that the game does feel bloated and padded with extras.
    Finally, in truth - this entire game could have been a standalone Cat Woman experience and I would not have been mad. It might have even squeaked out a nine - from me. The whip is a yes from me dawg.    … Expand
  90. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    9
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  91. OliverAfton
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    The best of Batman: Dark Knight in the movies, Arkham City in the games. And obviously: The joker is in the two.
  92. heisenberg_88
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    This game is awesome , played it multiple times !
    The gameplay mechanics is just amazing . Story is very good.
    Background soundtrack is very good .
    I love catwomen's voice in this game !
    Everything about this game is 10/10.
    MUST PLAY
  93. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    9
    Can we have another Batman game please? This & Asylum are truly top tier games. The more open-world nature of this hurts it slightly, but it's still so good.
  94. carloh
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    simply beatiful



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  95. Lucy_Williams
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolutely amazing game! I’ve played this three times all to a 100% completion and loved it every time. The twists and the turns of the story are just amazing and are the reasons that I keep coming back to this game along with the incredible voice acting of Mark Hamil and Kevin Conroy two amazing actors. The boss fights are all unique and very fun to play and as you’ve probably heard the Mr Freeze boss fight is one of the best fights in gaming history as you have to use all your skills and weapons to beat him but on new game plus mode he is bloody hard to beat I have to admit. The side missions although short and sometimes tedious (looking at riddlers trophies right now) they are very fun and inventive. The riddler puzzles and trophies (even though there are 400 of them) are all in my opinion fun to collect and all have there own little challenge but some are just blatantly easy. Overall I love this game to bits and think it’s still one of the best games ever to this day. Highly recommend.… Expand
  96. SpeedyTurtleYT
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing is a mere adjective to describe this masterpiece. Full of action, adventure, expert story telling and great graphics, this game does not disappoint to most. The best superhero game of all time!
  97. chrzanekz
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    One of the best games, i ever played. As I am huge fan since my childhood of Batman, it's like dreams come true. Really it's amazing story and graphics. They revolutionized a combat system. Developers are huge fans of comic books. This game are perfect in terms to fanbase.
  98. levoxyl
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    Total favorite. Batman Arkham series is pure classic into the superhero genre of games. You really get the feeling of what Batman is like. The story is just as a movie and the graphics are enough to feel real
  99. ccstewa9
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best superhero games of all TIME. The story, the plot, the emotion, just a great game, you will enjoy this game it has mark hamill as Joker, Kevin Conroy as Batman and just a beautiful music and tone. Great gameplay obviously it has aged a bit but still a great game today
  100. MildCritic
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Playing this game a decade later, it stands the test of time. A classic original batman story better than all of the 90s live-action movies. The freeflow combat system is still one of the best ever in 2022. Even though there are better-looking games than this now, the graphics are still surprisingly very good for 2022. I hope people who have never played this game pick it up as it is stillPlaying this game a decade later, it stands the test of time. A classic original batman story better than all of the 90s live-action movies. The freeflow combat system is still one of the best ever in 2022. Even though there are better-looking games than this now, the graphics are still surprisingly very good for 2022. I hope people who have never played this game pick it up as it is still worth it.… Expand
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#1 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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Universal acclaim - based on 42 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 42 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Dec 29, 2011
    89
    Arkham City is the best reflection of the Batman-comic books ever. Not because of the sheer amount of famous enemies that challenge our hero, but thanks to the amazing atmosphere that oozes from every pore of this remarkable action game. [Nov 2011, p.70]
  2. Gamer Limit
    Nov 29, 2011
    95
    All in all, outside of a few minor issues, I couldn't ask for a better Batman experience. If Arkham City was a graphic novel, it would be considered a classic.
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  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Nov 18, 2011
    100
    Arkham City should be celebrated as a shining achievement for the action-adventure genre for its masterful execution. [Holiday 2011, p.70]
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