Batman: Arkham City

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  1. McFungus
    Nov 11, 2012
    9
    Gas, man. Seriously. Bouts of some freaking ridiculous gas came exploding out of me for like a week. Coupled with painful stomach cramps. I thought my stomach was swallowing itself for a little while there but damn... Never had better gas in my life!
  2. hardkor33
    Aug 2, 2013
    9
    Batman: Arkham City 9/10..............................................................................................................................
  3. alex82101
    Dec 17, 2012
    9
    Definitely the best comic based game out there. If you are thinking about buying assassins creed III spare those 60 bucks and buy Batman Arkham city instead. This game looks gorgeous it looks exactly like arkham city. That gothic style based city is really gonna suck you in . There are so many things to find too. THe best feature is the combat though. Its really dynamic and you will feelDefinitely the best comic based game out there. If you are thinking about buying assassins creed III spare those 60 bucks and buy Batman Arkham city instead. This game looks gorgeous it looks exactly like arkham city. That gothic style based city is really gonna suck you in . There are so many things to find too. THe best feature is the combat though. Its really dynamic and you will feel just like batman. A must HAVE!… Expand
  4. determan9
    Jan 6, 2013
    9
    I wasn't all that crazy about Batman: Arkham Asylum, but Arkham City improved on everything that I had an issue with. The game looks and plays great, the voice acting is phenomenal, and the only thing I wanted to do after finishing the story was keep playing.
  5. gamer2013
    Jan 9, 2013
    9
    nice graphics, gameplay,story,characters,voice acting, atmosphere but it is a bit limited because u cant drive btw GREAt weapons and the chicks r hawt the next one will be even better get this game it rocks though
  6. sJagstang
    Mar 15, 2013
    9
    Batman: Arkham City is easily the best Batman game ever made, but even more impressive then that it is one of the best games ever made. It has some of the best combat in any game, some great graphics, exploring Arkham City is a lot of fun with tons of collectibles and side content to find, the main story itself is fantastic with great performances from several fantastic voice actors, IfBatman: Arkham City is easily the best Batman game ever made, but even more impressive then that it is one of the best games ever made. It has some of the best combat in any game, some great graphics, exploring Arkham City is a lot of fun with tons of collectibles and side content to find, the main story itself is fantastic with great performances from several fantastic voice actors, If you are a fan of Batman or action games in general then this is a must buy, There have been many Batman games over the years, but none have managed the quality and near perfection that this game has achieved.… Expand
  7. BlackfuryRises
    Jun 15, 2013
    9
    The plot is typical action-comicbook filler, however there are some genuine twists to the plot. The voice acting is great, the visual style matches the gritty yet comicbook approach from the first, and the gameplay is a blast. If you don't want to get 100% in the game, at least play through the Riddler storyline, because it's even better than it was in Arkham Asylum.
  8. NinjaSkull1
    Jul 1, 2013
    9
    Arkham City brings all of the characters, heroes and villains, back in the best superhero game ever. It shows you what it it's like to really be the Dark Knight in an amazing story that will blow your mind with awesome third-person open world gameplay that teach you Batman's ways as the DC character he truly is. I find nothing wrong with the game at all, giving the fun and spectacularArkham City brings all of the characters, heroes and villains, back in the best superhero game ever. It shows you what it it's like to really be the Dark Knight in an amazing story that will blow your mind with awesome third-person open world gameplay that teach you Batman's ways as the DC character he truly is. I find nothing wrong with the game at all, giving the fun and spectacular experience a 10/10… Expand
  9. bismp
    Jul 13, 2013
    9
    A great game!one of the best i have ever played!great story,impressive gameplay and a surprising ending!when you play you actually feel like batman.The videogame dark knight
  10. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    9
    If you love Batman, you're gonna love this game. If you don't love Batman, then you'll enjoy the game too, as it doesn't go over the head of a casual fan's head with the story. Simply put BUY THIS GAME!
  11. TheLeaderman
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    All I can really say is that this game is really good, but there is no "X Factor"
    There is no wow feeling, but no deny this game is awesome.
    I believe that this game really captures the feeling of being the Bat. I mean what more is there to ask for, voice acting: really good. Combat: simply brilliant. And the story is quite good, cat woman is a cool DLC and hours of fun in the Open    All I can really say is that this game is really good, but there is no "X Factor"
    There is no wow feeling, but no deny this game is awesome.
    I believe that this game really captures the feeling of being the Bat. I mean what more is there to ask for, voice acting: really good. Combat: simply brilliant. And the story is quite good, cat woman is a cool DLC and hours of fun in the Open world Arkham City.

    But just no "X Factor"    … Expand
  12. Krizuwe
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    Bueno ni que decir tiene que este juego me ha decepcionado muchisimo, el 1 estaba muy bien, pero me dejo un poco con ganas de mas, pense que este me haria conformarme pero e gusto mucho menos que el 1º, la ciudad es un laberinto, es como una prision de la 3º parte de alien, es algo inverosimil, batman no tiene vidad, esta como muy pesado, como dije, la ciudad esta como muerta, no tieneBueno ni que decir tiene que este juego me ha decepcionado muchisimo, el 1 estaba muy bien, pero me dejo un poco con ganas de mas, pense que este me haria conformarme pero e gusto mucho menos que el 1º, la ciudad es un laberinto, es como una prision de la 3º parte de alien, es algo inverosimil, batman no tiene vidad, esta como muy pesado, como dije, la ciudad esta como muerta, no tiene vida, no me gusto el juego, solo lo jegue unos dias hasta que me canse, porque se vuelve repititivo, aburrido y monotono, no lo recomiendo… Expand
  13. guitarguy001
    Jan 9, 2014
    9
    An action game that improves on it's predecessor. Arkham City is much larger and just more fun. The villains are very well represented (the Joker especially), the world is massive, the narrative is well done, the visuals are impressive and the music is great. While i honestly found the beginning a little slow, this game is great in every regard.
  14. imnohero2013
    Jan 24, 2014
    9
    One of the best games I've played!!! Imagine this situation: you as Batman must circulate a huge city filled with criminals to capture the main vilans and contain the chaos. There is anything more awesome than that? Besides, the story is interpreted in an unusual way, which makes you pay attention constantly in what is happening. Graphics are spectacular and the movements are preciselyOne of the best games I've played!!! Imagine this situation: you as Batman must circulate a huge city filled with criminals to capture the main vilans and contain the chaos. There is anything more awesome than that? Besides, the story is interpreted in an unusual way, which makes you pay attention constantly in what is happening. Graphics are spectacular and the movements are precisely well done. Firstly I couldnt believe in the reviews, but now I strongly recommend this game @imnohero_br… Expand
  15. Darth24
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    There is not much that can be said about this game, that has not been said already. The arkham series are the games that allow you to truly feel like and play as Batman, and this game is even better than Asylum, and that is all that should need to be said.
  16. dyspeptic
    Jun 12, 2014
    9
    Last Played: May 2014

    PROS: + Still feels like Batman + Successfully creates a sense of urgency + More enemy types and takedowns CONS: - Difficulty does not scale well – Some tedious fights – Story worse than Arkham Asylum REVIEW: While this game does stand on its own, comparisons with Arkham Asylum are inevitable, and in fact somewhat useful, since this game’s target audience    Last Played: May 2014

    PROS: + Still feels like Batman + Successfully creates a sense of urgency + More enemy types and takedowns

    CONS: - Difficulty does not scale well – Some tedious fights – Story worse than Arkham Asylum

    REVIEW: While this game does stand on its own, comparisons with Arkham Asylum are inevitable, and in fact somewhat useful, since this game’s target audience seems to be those who played the first entry in the series. The developers have made some incremental improvements which preserve the “feel” of being Batman while improving some of the things that were weak in the previous title. One of the things that this game does better than its predecessor is to streamline the mission starts so that they aren’t quite so obviously divided. In fact, this game does what few others do in making it seem like there will actually be a consequence if you don’t pursue the main story-line fast enough (although it turns out that I happened to test this during the only event which is actually timed: most the game can spread out as much as you want it to). This game also introduces shields and body armor on enemies in crowdfights and several new mechanics to make the predator mode more interesting. This better balances the gameplay between the two modes so that the predator sequences are less of a chore than before.

    Where this game fails is in the scaling. As before, this game goes for difficulty mostly by increasing the number of enemies, rather than varying the environment or enemy behaviors, which can get boring (and annoying when you are almost finished with a crowd and another handful of goons stumble in to drag on the fight). As a consequence of the “hording” method of increasing difficulty, there are some boss fights that are downright hard because the way to beat the boss has little to do with the methods you have used. It is a little jarring to have a very easy game interspersed with frustrating moments where you can’t figure out how to win (though the game will prod you if you miss several of the Zelda-style boss vulnerability phases). Furthermore, the bonus round style riddler games can be much harder than the main game with little difficulty transition which may diminish the fun. The story is also worse than that of Arkham Asylum (in that it is less original), and though it introduces some new ideas feels more like a fragmented reason to cameo the biggest villains who didn’t get to appear in the last game. This is too bad, because the Batman franchise is ultimately successful only when it tells a compelling story.

    In the end, this game is relatively better than Arkham Asylum in most respects. It is superlatively good compared to other 3rd person action games in some ways, and by the measure of whether I’ll remember it in the future has one or two memorable moments. It isn’t perfect, though and it may not warrant a second play-though, much 100% completion-seeking.    … Expand
  17. scythe8808
    Apr 28, 2014
    9
    This game was so good that I actually felt like batman. The only problem is that it's too short and ridiculously easy. The fighting is bad-ass and graphics were nice. I loved the voice acting from Mark Hamill (Joker) and Kevin Conroy (Batman). Definitely one of the best games of 2011.
  18. Brainstorm123
    Aug 28, 2014
    9
    Arkham City will be hard to top. I mean, with great graphics, greatly improved (And still fantastic!) combat, and one of the best rogues galleries I know of, with villains like Joker, Penguin, Two-Face, Ra's al Ghul, Zsasz and The Riddler, it is unforgettable. The stealth feels great, and it has one of the greatest boss battles EVER in Mr. Freeze, which has you using critical thinking. IArkham City will be hard to top. I mean, with great graphics, greatly improved (And still fantastic!) combat, and one of the best rogues galleries I know of, with villains like Joker, Penguin, Two-Face, Ra's al Ghul, Zsasz and The Riddler, it is unforgettable. The stealth feels great, and it has one of the greatest boss battles EVER in Mr. Freeze, which has you using critical thinking. I only wish they could've made the open world bigger, and more involving. Overall, this game look at superheroes in a new light, and a fantastic new light at that.… Expand
  19. bigboss1964
    Aug 29, 2014
    9
    Batman:Arkham City

    Game-play:Almost the same as the first game but this is not bad it have some small changes it gives you more opportunities of stealth a bigger and more open map this is open world game same new gadgets and new upgrades and combos.Also it let you play as cat woman in 4 missions and the missions are well made especially the last one Story:Awsome story it have some    Batman:Arkham City

    Game-play:Almost the same as the first game but this is not bad it have some small changes it gives you more opportunities of stealth a bigger and more open map this is open world game same new gadgets and new upgrades and combos.Also it let you play as cat woman in 4 missions and the missions are well made especially the last one

    Story:Awsome story it have some great villains like mr freeze,penguin,two face,ras al ghul,doctor strange,clay face and do not forget joker.The story will take you around 8 to 9 hours.

    Graphics:Well made graphics with detail.

    Notes:Awsome game i really love it the side missions are very good and the collectibles are to gather the only reason i give this game a 9 out of 10 is because i think it rash into the story very fast if they could take some time to build the story around a little more it would be a 10 out of 10    … Expand
  20. skulltulainahat
    Dec 14, 2014
    9
    Arkham City has to be the best Batman game I've ever played. It truly captures the essence of Batman. You really feel like you're the Caped Crusader here. Most everything about this game is great, from the combat, to the boss battles, to the story, and the voice acting. The only complaint I have is that the city itself wasn't terribly interesting. And while it is fitting in a Batman game,Arkham City has to be the best Batman game I've ever played. It truly captures the essence of Batman. You really feel like you're the Caped Crusader here. Most everything about this game is great, from the combat, to the boss battles, to the story, and the voice acting. The only complaint I have is that the city itself wasn't terribly interesting. And while it is fitting in a Batman game, the city was still fairly boring to traverse through. Nonetheless, if you still haven't played Arkham City, I'd say it's a must buy for sure.… Expand
  21. ElectroSoul
    Jan 22, 2016
    9
    Great game! Is easily the best batman game ever done (even better than Batman Arkham Knight). Good graphics, great story, great voice acting and...a superb soundtrack. Totally recommend this game. 9/10
  22. emlugo123
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    The combat is so simple yet so addicting. One hit of the square button after finishing a 10-12 combo has never felt so satisfying. The only problem in this game is the grapple hook, as sometimes it can be inaccurate and annoying.
  23. homer4president
    Apr 4, 2016
    9
    For those that haven't played the first Batman Arkham Asylum, it is not necessary to start there but I highly recommend not passing up the first before you go to the sequel as the first will wet your appetite for this one and you will be amazed at what they did for the follow up in Arkham City. It is not often that you have a sequel that does so well at adding and bringing more that whatFor those that haven't played the first Batman Arkham Asylum, it is not necessary to start there but I highly recommend not passing up the first before you go to the sequel as the first will wet your appetite for this one and you will be amazed at what they did for the follow up in Arkham City. It is not often that you have a sequel that does so well at adding and bringing more that what the first game did.… Expand
  24. EHansen14
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    The sequel to one of the most beloved superhero games of all time, Batman: Arkham City brings a new open world to go along with many more overall improvements. But how does it stack up? In this review I will be giving my opinions and ratings on the following: Gameplay, Story, Sound, Graphics, Last Impressions, and this will be summed up in my final score.

    Gameplay: 9.5/10 - Arkham City    The sequel to one of the most beloved superhero games of all time, Batman: Arkham City brings a new open world to go along with many more overall improvements. But how does it stack up? In this review I will be giving my opinions and ratings on the following: Gameplay, Story, Sound, Graphics, Last Impressions, and this will be summed up in my final score.

    Gameplay: 9.5/10
    - Arkham City brings back the popular free flow combat system from the first game. New this time, is the open world "Arkham City" for you to explore. The game gives much more freedom than the first did and gliding through the skies never felt better. The scale feels much larger and with this, larger scale fights will also be apparent right from the start. Batman controls just as well as in the first game, and the game plays very much the same overall.

    Story: 9/10
    - Again an original story was made by Rocksteady, and again they delivered. The tale is dark and expansive, reappearing are some foes from the first game to go along with many new ones. The cutscenes are well done and the game tells an interesting story. The ending is a bold move by Rocksteady, one that I think will pay off.

    Sound: 8.5/10
    - Sound is good yet again, with excellent voice acting and music. Many of the sound effects are the same as the first game, which is to be expected when doing the same moves. Some of the common thugs you recycled voices, which can at times be very apparent.

    Graphics: 9/10
    - The game looks excellent, improved from the already great looking Arkham Asylum. Gameplay runs fluidly and with a much larger scale to the game, it is an impressive feat. Combat yet again looks seemless. Overuse of "Detective Mode" can really take away from the beauty of many areas, so take my advice and don't overuse it!

    Last Impressions:
    - Batman Arkham City is an excellent sequel, as well as an excellent standalone game. The original doesn't need to be played to understand this, but veteran Arkham players will enjoy the continuation of the Dark Knight's tale. The game is fun to play and tells a new story which Batman fans will enjoy. I recommend this game to anyone who enjoyed the first game and to anyone who just likes Batman in general.

    Final Score: 9/10    … Expand
  25. Darkestknight
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    With the release of Arkham Knight, I now feel compelled to give this game a review and show my true appreciation for it. This game was a worthy winner of game of the year, it transcended its genre and really went that extra step to dele into the batman mythos and explain what he, his allies and villains were all about. Most importantly though, it expanded upon the story set out in ArkhamWith the release of Arkham Knight, I now feel compelled to give this game a review and show my true appreciation for it. This game was a worthy winner of game of the year, it transcended its genre and really went that extra step to dele into the batman mythos and explain what he, his allies and villains were all about. Most importantly though, it expanded upon the story set out in Arkham Asylum and improved the interest and scope of the story with many new, exciting twists and boss battles that are both exciting and necessary. I feel that this game challenges the player and highlights the many aspects of the batman, as a crime fighter and detective and also as a fearsome, almost mythical figure who is all too human. Arkham City is a great credit to the batman franchise and is equally as well developed as it's storyline.

    I feel that in order to give a 10 a game needs to be perfect, this game is not perfect, though nonetheless is very, very good. Though for me I enjoyed it as much as I have enjoyed any other game, I feel that for the general user a 9/10 reflects the value of this game best.    … Expand
  26. p0t1t4yp0t1t0
    Sep 7, 2016
    9
    This game is better than Arkham Asylum in almost all but story, however this game is in my own TOP 5 of videogames: I love its modes and challenges, I love its map and I love its enemies. 9/10
  27. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    9
    Everything is improved from the last game, combat, open world, side content, etc. Only thing that is worse is the inconsistent story. Still interesting though.
  28. geo333
    Sep 29, 2022
    9
    This is a great sequel that has a better story and greater scope. What I like the most is the new boss fights characters as none repeat from the first. The side quest is also better and brings new depth and added bonus to the story. The only downgrade is that the game graphics have not aged well, a remaster or new engine graphics will make this one a 10 for me. Overall this is a must-play game.
  29. Spazero
    Jan 24, 2016
    9
    Really good game. Haven't played a Batman game before and took a risk with the hardest difficulty, just cause I like challenges. At 1st I thought I made a big mistake, but after the first boss battle I got the hang of it and enjoyed myself, would have been way too easy on any other setting. Boss fights were cool, especially Mr. Freeze. But the other boss fights bring me to why I gave theReally good game. Haven't played a Batman game before and took a risk with the hardest difficulty, just cause I like challenges. At 1st I thought I made a big mistake, but after the first boss battle I got the hang of it and enjoyed myself, would have been way too easy on any other setting. Boss fights were cool, especially Mr. Freeze. But the other boss fights bring me to why I gave the game a 9, not 10. The other fights were way too similar in tactics wise and maybe even a little too easy. Still a great game and worth playing even in 2016!… Expand
  30. Cmmcfreire
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Story - 9/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Levels - 9/10
    Replay value - 9/10
  31. marcelgermann
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    Batman Arkham City
    ist genauso gut wie sein Vorgänger, wenn nicht sogar besser. Die Kämpfe sind noch flüssiger, es gibt neue Gegner wie Two Face, Mr. Freeze oder der Pinguin. Man befindet sich nicht mehr im Gefängnis, sonder hat eine Open World und kann mit seinem Batcape durch Gotham gleiten. Jeder Bösewicht hat seine eigenen Anhänger, Joker ist wieder der Hauptbösewicht und ist komplett    Batman Arkham City
    ist genauso gut wie sein Vorgänger, wenn nicht sogar besser. Die Kämpfe sind noch flüssiger, es gibt neue Gegner wie Two Face, Mr. Freeze oder der Pinguin. Man befindet sich nicht mehr im Gefängnis, sonder hat eine Open World und kann mit seinem Batcape durch Gotham gleiten. Jeder Bösewicht hat seine eigenen Anhänger, Joker ist wieder der Hauptbösewicht und ist komplett enstellt von der Droge aus dem ersten Teil    … Expand
  32. revellex
    Dec 2, 2016
    9
    Almost Perfect! Great story, great combat, smooth gameplay, tons of content especially with all DLCs, great graphics, great audio. More fun than Arkham Asylum in my opinion. Recommended!
  33. gdiego135
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    This game improves on soooo many levels from the previous one, the combat is smoother, the world is bigger, more badass villains, and cat woman's booty, what more can you ask for, BE THE BATMAN!!!!!!
  34. SrPepe
    Oct 29, 2017
    9
    Se agradece mucho que hagan estas obras maestras para nuestros héroes favoritos de los cómics, de verdad. Excelente en todos sentidos, el mejor de la saga.
  35. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Feb 13, 2022
    9
    "City" is the best game in the "Arkham" series. An improvement over the original, it refines and expands on every aspect. This is one of those rare sequels that is both bigger and better. If the first game's model was "Bioshock", than "Grand Theft Auto" is the reference point here. As the title implies, the story takes place in a city and its open-world environment is amazing. If you're a"City" is the best game in the "Arkham" series. An improvement over the original, it refines and expands on every aspect. This is one of those rare sequels that is both bigger and better. If the first game's model was "Bioshock", than "Grand Theft Auto" is the reference point here. As the title implies, the story takes place in a city and its open-world environment is amazing. If you're a Batman fan, then you'll love this game. The story is a classic Dark Knight tale and the action is astounding. This is the greatest comic-book based video game made. I would rate it with a 9.5 out of 10.… Expand
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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!
  39. 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
  40. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  41. mikemormai
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    esse batman é muito bom mesmo, foi melhor que o outro arkham, recomendo jogar ele
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  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. 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
  49. 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!
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. Kjoske
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Hat super Spaß gemacht!!! Die Story ist sehr packend und nicht zu lang.
  53. 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
  54. 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?
  55. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o coringa morreu e eu fiquei ce tá doidoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo… Expand
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    9
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. GeckoMaBoi
    Jul 23, 2022
    9
    Pros:
    -great story
    -masterful pacing
    -perfect combat
    -pretty good traversal
    -great graphics
    -incredible voice acting
    -the best sound design in any game
    -godly music
    -great bosses

    Cons:
    -the end of the story is kind of lacklustre
  67. atyoukha
    Aug 12, 2022
    9
    I loved the game. I enjoyed the characters and the story, not to mention the awesome soundtrack.
  68. nathanthew
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    Batman: Arkham City is a GREAT GAME.
    - Graphics are good.
    - Pacing is smooth.
    - Most missions are enjoyable.
    - The combat is one of the best parts of the game.
    - The Voice Acting, for the most part, is solid.
    - I love the overall dark tone of the game.

    To cut a long review short, if you enjoyed the first game, then you will absolutely have a great time with the sequel. Enjoy!!
  69. Pereira2000
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Muy buen juego de batman en mi opinion es mejor el arkam asylium pero es un gran juego
  70. JrDouble
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    A great Batman game that improves on the gameplay and graphics of Arkham Asylum. Very good mechanics and combat, good progression and gadgets. Solid voice acting. A few frustrating sections, by very fun overall.
  71. trigueru
    Dec 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aunque Batman Arkham city sea un juego relativamente corto el tiempo de juego se alarga con sus misiones secundarias eventos por todo el mapa y sus del es eso como los que venían en la edición juego del año los cuales son el dlc de gatúbela el dlc de la venganza de Harley Quinn también el tiempo de juego se respalda y se aumenta con los desafíos de riddler al conseguir todos los trofeos dispersos por el mapa y ahí conseguir todos los trofeos que hay que escanear en escenas y partes de todo el mapa y cuando nos escaneamos nos relata una breve historia qué nos dará más información del juego su narrativa de las mejores que he visto en un videojuego los personajes están bien escritos el juego es divertido sus combates son espléndidos los controles están bien hechos muy bien merecido el título de juego del año aunque su portada edición juego del año me parece muy exagerado y hasta un poquito feo deber que resaltaron tanto el logo juego del año ese tema de la portada es el único que veo de punto negativo pero no tiene nada que ver con la jugabilidad los voy amar así rompecabezas en que tú tienes que buscar y hallar resolver todas esas partes del juego aunque son muy fáciles la verdad otro. Negativo pero no le quita nada otro punto que no le quita nada nuevamente pero me hubiera encantado es que a los plataformas de PlayStation 3 y Xbox 360 tuviera un doblaje latino pero no le quita nada ya que posee el doblaje en español España y también posee subtítulos para la versión norteamericana en español latino… Expand
  72. darkraven0623
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Very good storyline and interesting game play. best comic game ever played.I can feel the passion inside rocksteady.
  73. JoshPetrie
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    My second favourite in the Batman: Arkham series, this game expands on essentially everything from the first game, with the most notable improvements being the combat, story, and map - 9/10.
  74. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    85/100 .
  75. Spidertime99
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Batman: Arkham City takes the gritty setting of Arkham Asylum and expands it into a vast and atmospheric open-world, immersing players in the heart of Gotham's criminal underbelly. The game's stunning plot weaves together a tapestry of iconic Batman characters, culminating in a thrilling final showdown with the infamous Joker. With improved stealth and combat mechanics, players have evenBatman: Arkham City takes the gritty setting of Arkham Asylum and expands it into a vast and atmospheric open-world, immersing players in the heart of Gotham's criminal underbelly. The game's stunning plot weaves together a tapestry of iconic Batman characters, culminating in a thrilling final showdown with the infamous Joker. With improved stealth and combat mechanics, players have even more freedom to unleash their inner vigilante, engaging in intense, strategic battles and seamlessly blending into the shadows. The boss fights are exhilarating and varied, each requiring unique tactics to overcome. The diverse missions offer a captivating blend of action, detective work, and exploration, ensuring an unforgettable experience for fans of the Caped Crusader. Batman: Arkham City solidifies its status as a superhero masterpiece, surpassing its predecessor in every aspect.… Expand
  76. Tujito
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Es un juego fantástico con mil y un referencias a los cómics de batman, tanto el combate como la ambientación son espectaculares y la historia es intrigante.
  77. skim123
    Jul 4, 2012
    8
    I was not a huge fan of Arkham Asylum, so I was somewhat skeptical about how good Arkham City would be. When I played the first installment of this series, I thought it was just too repetitive and revolved too much around mindless button-mashing fight sequences...but in Arkham City, the developers added a lot more variety to the missions and added some great new controls to go with theI was not a huge fan of Arkham Asylum, so I was somewhat skeptical about how good Arkham City would be. When I played the first installment of this series, I thought it was just too repetitive and revolved too much around mindless button-mashing fight sequences...but in Arkham City, the developers added a lot more variety to the missions and added some great new controls to go with the open world environment. Gliding around the city and using the grappling hook are a blast. And some of the stealth missions are actually pretty challenging. Add on the replay value of the Riddler content and you have a pretty solid game.… Expand
  78. Davito
    Feb 12, 2012
    8
    The first Batman Arkham Asylum was better. The new Batman Arkham City didn't improve the bad graphics the first one had. But it does have som e new cool mechanics. The one character that saved the game was Catwoman. And **** you on the developers that spoiled the ending before releasing the game.
  79. SAVAGEHENRY
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    My goodness what can I say, well with all the hype surrounding this game I was pretty sure that these scores were too good to be true. I do not come from a place of profound misunderstanding about how much time and effort it takes to make a game of this nature, but I do believe that this game received far greater acclaim than it deserved for it's meek campaign and tedious ass riddlerMy goodness what can I say, well with all the hype surrounding this game I was pretty sure that these scores were too good to be true. I do not come from a place of profound misunderstanding about how much time and effort it takes to make a game of this nature, but I do believe that this game received far greater acclaim than it deserved for it's meek campaign and tedious ass riddler challenges. All in all, damn good with absolute expert execution, but I felt that far more could have been done to make this game more engrossing. There were many more opportunities in Arkahm City than were taken. If you have watched or read any batman at all in your day you will squeal with piggish excitement when you meet any of the bosses. Salomon Grundy was a flipping shocker to play against, but I must say I still feel like their could have been more. But I guess I'm **** bravo Rocksteady. Buy it used, pay for any of the downloadable extra content, cat-woman you will be forced to pay extra for if buying used, enjoy.… Expand
  80. Jacksjus
    Nov 1, 2011
    8
    This is a good game but it's way too short. I understand that there are trophies and riddles to collect however I beat the game at 29%, WTF?

    I thought that ending was okay as I thought there was more to it.
  81. Robbie111222
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    The truth is......you fancy yourself as abit of a dark knight, and their is no coming closer to the experience than playing this amazing game. Upon reflection the game throws you thick and fast, deep into the action, and that's great, the gritty dark mood throws you into a sinister world of crime, and it's you job to clean up....quickly. While the game expands openly compared to itsThe truth is......you fancy yourself as abit of a dark knight, and their is no coming closer to the experience than playing this amazing game. Upon reflection the game throws you thick and fast, deep into the action, and that's great, the gritty dark mood throws you into a sinister world of crime, and it's you job to clean up....quickly. While the game expands openly compared to its predecessor, it can sometimes feel a little crammed in, it's a little hard to connect with the bad guys the way I did with arkham asylum to greater the experience, and the amount of different divides between these criminals felt from one to the next, this was my only downer, other than that the game has an immense amount of unlockables that will keep the fans engines ticking over. And some require some patience, and skill in equal measures.… Expand
  82. Tokyochuchu
    Dec 9, 2013
    8
    Batman: Arkham City might well be the best video-game sequel ever made. It retains the core elements that made Arkham Asylum such a revelation, while expanding the series' ambition exponentially. The open world works excellently in Arkham City. Better yet, the way the limitations of it are actually written into the story is a stroke of genius. The world feels real and integral to the plot,Batman: Arkham City might well be the best video-game sequel ever made. It retains the core elements that made Arkham Asylum such a revelation, while expanding the series' ambition exponentially. The open world works excellently in Arkham City. Better yet, the way the limitations of it are actually written into the story is a stroke of genius. The world feels real and integral to the plot, rather than just a sandbox to swing around in. Likewise, the story's flow works brilliantly, with each villain having their own reasons to exist within the plot. Nothing feels shoehorned in and everything just seems natural. Just like Arkham Asylum, it really feels like a genuine Batman adventure. The pacing also deserves a mention; the game peaks at all the right moments and the end is, well, very climatic. Technically, the game looks beautiful and is one of the best looking titles on PS3. The controls and design are tight, rarely offering up problems (no mean feat in an open world game). Arkham City is such a perfect sequel that it's hard to see how the series can maintain it's momentum. How do you make a Batman game that moves the goalposts so spectacularly again? How do you make a Batman game where the open world makes so much sense again? It's going to take a magician to pull that one off, I think. So... Batman: Arkham City is a true, authentic Batman adventure and also a masterclass on how to do a videogame sequel right. But most of all, it's just really fun to play.… Expand
  83. Crext
    Nov 7, 2011
    8
    This game is everything you can expect an scroll beat em up in our time can be, and they've truly made it shine.

    However, the lack of multiplayer in both story and survival mode makes it a game quickly conquered and felt done with.
  84. GrumpyReviewer
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Ok, people, let's put a leash on the hype machine, for a moment. Is Batman Arkham City a great game? Yes, definitely. Does it improve on Batman AA? Yes, it does. Graphics, gameplay, story, sidequests, fun factor, replay value. It has everything. But calling it "the best game ever made", as I read a couple reviewers saying, is way too much. This is a PHENOMENAL game but that's it. It hasOk, people, let's put a leash on the hype machine, for a moment. Is Batman Arkham City a great game? Yes, definitely. Does it improve on Batman AA? Yes, it does. Graphics, gameplay, story, sidequests, fun factor, replay value. It has everything. But calling it "the best game ever made", as I read a couple reviewers saying, is way too much. This is a PHENOMENAL game but that's it. It has it's flaws and, by all means, is a perfect game. I hade fun and frustration on perfectly balanced doses. But there was some frustration and aspects that should have been fixed before release. Once this hype is over, people will concentrate on the next "great releases" and forget about it. And that's how it is. There's no doubt Batman AC is one of 2011 best games and an important addition to any collection. I had an amazing time with it and will return for more. But I stop here. I'm very tired of the hype machine and do not accept to be pushed by it anymore.… Expand
  85. tonymontana
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I start by saying i bought Arkham Asylum last year, and after 30 minutes i hit eject. I found it too boring. Two months later and sold it shamelessly. Now appears Arkham City. Beautiful game! Visuals 8.5, Audio 9.0, history 8.5, gameplay 8.5. This results in a 8.6. A game with satisfactory immersion , good visuals, good dose of fun and nice sound effects. In my opinion this end being theI start by saying i bought Arkham Asylum last year, and after 30 minutes i hit eject. I found it too boring. Two months later and sold it shamelessly. Now appears Arkham City. Beautiful game! Visuals 8.5, Audio 9.0, history 8.5, gameplay 8.5. This results in a 8.6. A game with satisfactory immersion , good visuals, good dose of fun and nice sound effects. In my opinion this end being the best part of the game ... I mean i like the game, i'm almost finished the campaign by the way, but 96 is a lot of hype for this game!… Expand
  86. MiOdd
    Nov 7, 2011
    8
    While Arkham City is bigger and arguably better then Arkham Asylum, at the end of the day, it is still more or less the same game. Much like the original the graphics, atmosphere, free flow combat and stealth missions are all superb. I feel Arkham Asylum had better story telling because of the games linear progression, this element is lost in the open-world that Arkham City has created,While Arkham City is bigger and arguably better then Arkham Asylum, at the end of the day, it is still more or less the same game. Much like the original the graphics, atmosphere, free flow combat and stealth missions are all superb. I feel Arkham Asylum had better story telling because of the games linear progression, this element is lost in the open-world that Arkham City has created, however, it is an acceptable trade-off in my opinion because the open-world setting allows for much more content to be thrown in the mix with plenty of engaging side-missions to accompany the games main story. In addition to the side missions the city allows for a lot more hiding places for Riddler trophies if you're into collect-a-thons. If you have never played either game, I would recommend Arkham City over Arkham Asylum just because of the greater amount of content on offer. If you've played Arkham Asylum before, you may feel a little underwhelmed by this title, because as stated previously, its more or less the same.… Expand
  87. MrSvennis
    Nov 5, 2011
    8
    I am always dubious of scores of 10 - that would suggest the game is damn near perfect - it's not. Scores of 0 though can be completely ignored as that would suggest the game is broken and has no redeeming features which is patent nonsense to anyone who plays for even a few minutes. It is a vast improvement on the original. It is also a big game - I am upto 11% completion after about 6 hrsI am always dubious of scores of 10 - that would suggest the game is damn near perfect - it's not. Scores of 0 though can be completely ignored as that would suggest the game is broken and has no redeeming features which is patent nonsense to anyone who plays for even a few minutes. It is a vast improvement on the original. It is also a big game - I am upto 11% completion after about 6 hrs play. The only reason I didn't give it a nine is that sometimes the controls are a little clumsy & awkward. If you liked Arkham Asylum you'll love this.… Expand
  88. Murugan
    Oct 20, 2011
    8
    For the most part, Arkham City is an enjoyable experience. Combat is somewhat repetitive, but the feeling of destroying countless foes as Batman definitely eases the repetition. Sidequests are numerous, but many are uninspired. Where the game shines without much detraction, though, is atmosphere, story, and voice acting. The city is brilliantly detailed and bleakly frigid. The story,For the most part, Arkham City is an enjoyable experience. Combat is somewhat repetitive, but the feeling of destroying countless foes as Batman definitely eases the repetition. Sidequests are numerous, but many are uninspired. Where the game shines without much detraction, though, is atmosphere, story, and voice acting. The city is brilliantly detailed and bleakly frigid. The story, though occasionally lagging, is for the most party intriguing. All actors are wonderful, but Mark Hamill's Joker reigns supreme. With nearly thirty hours worth of material here, Arkham City offers an enjoyable, albeit somewhat repetitive, experience. It's not the perfect game so many have claimed, but it's better than most.… Expand
  89. Ralphi3
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    The main story for me took about 5 hours, so it feels like a short game on the normal difficulty. It was a fun journey with some familiar faces from the batman series. I have not gotten around to side quests and collectibles just yet, but the story alone made this a truly unique game and a sure one to pick up
  90. Yosemite_Sam
    Oct 28, 2011
    8
    This game has one flaw and it permeates the entire experience... overkill. Don't get me wrong, the game is worthwhile and Rocksteady has put together one of the best, smoothest, combat systems out. But everywhere in the game it's overkill, too many new combat moves, too many new gadgets (seriously the Justice League union reps better get on this because the Bats is taking away other superThis game has one flaw and it permeates the entire experience... overkill. Don't get me wrong, the game is worthwhile and Rocksteady has put together one of the best, smoothest, combat systems out. But everywhere in the game it's overkill, too many new combat moves, too many new gadgets (seriously the Justice League union reps better get on this because the Bats is taking away other super hero jobs!!!!), too many Riddler trophy challenges which just clutter up the landscape. This also shows itself in the main story line, trying to get too many of Batmans foes into the plot just left it disjointed, at times I felt lost. If you thought with all these guys getting into the plot it would be long, wrong, story is shorter then AA, but, with side missions and stuff the overall game is longer. Arkham Aslylums story is much better, Arkham Citys story isn't crap, it's just not as good. Arkham City (the map) is very nicely done and nice to look at, it's almost two worlds in one, with the upper rooftops feeling completely different then at street level. Aside from going overboard on combat moves, some of the new moves are great like 'the beatdown'. One real nice thing about AC is that it pretty much picks up right where AA left off, so you can play through AA and then roll right into AC without missing a beat. The Challenge mode has more types and more maps then AA did, and looks like it will be even harder to master. Overall I would say if you liked Arkham Asylum, then this is a must play.… Expand
  91. snowsnows85
    Nov 1, 2011
    8
    DNA never meant soo much to the Joker as of now! Batman Arkham City is the best Batman game I have ever played in my entire life. I never played Arkham Asylum but I have completed this title and this is my perks and let downs of this game. Perks: Non-stop action, fun challenging puzzles, weapons and gadgets, boss battles, taking down villians such as the Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Joker. LetDNA never meant soo much to the Joker as of now! Batman Arkham City is the best Batman game I have ever played in my entire life. I never played Arkham Asylum but I have completed this title and this is my perks and let downs of this game. Perks: Non-stop action, fun challenging puzzles, weapons and gadgets, boss battles, taking down villians such as the Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Joker. Let downs: Not a very long game story mode wise, some places are hard to find on the map they could have done a better job with the map more detailed, no online modes. All and all a fun game worth renting over a weekend and beating but not worth $60 unless your a huge fan of Batman and half to collect this one. You will not be let down by this title.… Expand
  92. Heckom
    Nov 1, 2011
    8
    That game definitely worth to buy. Fun factor is awesome. Only game that IMO are better then this one so far this year are UC3 and Infamous 2.
    Control are great once your used to them, which does not take long. Graphics are very nice. The story is fun and the combat is awesome.

    Verdict: that game is really a must have
  93. herothing11
    Nov 3, 2011
    8
    I bought the game about 3 days after it came out. I enjoyed the majority of the game, although after a while it began to feel a little to repetitive in my opinion. The addition of the Catwoman not only added to the story, but also made the game slightly more fun for me. I purchased the Robin edition, also, so the challenge maps in which I could control any of the 3 characters kept myI bought the game about 3 days after it came out. I enjoyed the majority of the game, although after a while it began to feel a little to repetitive in my opinion. The addition of the Catwoman not only added to the story, but also made the game slightly more fun for me. I purchased the Robin edition, also, so the challenge maps in which I could control any of the 3 characters kept my satisfied for a while. A good game, although maybe a little too repetitive.… Expand
  94. Lehnsherr
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    This game is a solid 8. It's got more depth than the first one, a better story, and Catwoman is playable! If you enjoyed the first one, this is a must have. The only real drawback to the game is the same as the first, it's FAR too short to charge $60 for. The game can be beat in 10-12 hours, that's with side quests. The challenges mode is fun at first, but become boring, very quickly.This game is a solid 8. It's got more depth than the first one, a better story, and Catwoman is playable! If you enjoyed the first one, this is a must have. The only real drawback to the game is the same as the first, it's FAR too short to charge $60 for. The game can be beat in 10-12 hours, that's with side quests. The challenges mode is fun at first, but become boring, very quickly. The option to start the story over after beating it with all of your upgrades is cool, but it's much more of a chore to play through the story again once you have seen it. I would suggest catching it on sale at Best Buy, or just waiting for the price to drop.… Expand
  95. Domino792
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Overall great game. It was just a little two short for my liking. But the story was top notch and the voice acting is just so good. Nolan North giving a great performance as The Penguin, and honestly what more can be said about Mark Hamills Joker other than legendary. I cant wait to see how the story continues.
  96. zombie1531
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Batman is a solid game lets just clear that out of the way before we get started. when i first got into the game i noticed the nice detail to everything including a impressive storyline,The main story is about 6-8 hours with an amazing twist at the end.Also there is Alot of side missions so be prepared to explore a little.once i beat the game and traveled around arkham city i realised thatBatman is a solid game lets just clear that out of the way before we get started. when i first got into the game i noticed the nice detail to everything including a impressive storyline,The main story is about 6-8 hours with an amazing twist at the end.Also there is Alot of side missions so be prepared to explore a little.once i beat the game and traveled around arkham city i realised that i feel very hollow without anything really important to do ill i could really do was just fly around beating up baddies I felt like i done everything i had to do,So i walk away from this game feeling good and bad about it yes it is fun but it couldn't hold my interest, im gonna give this game a 8/10 yes its a great game i just feel like there could be more.so if you liked arkham city then i suggest get this game… Expand
  97. TheGreatBigBuck
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    Visually this game is stunning and swinging from roof top to roof top is as fun as leaping around the roofs on Assassins Creed. The gadgets are good again and the fighting on it, like the first one, makes all other games take notice of how to actually do it. The introduction of Catwoman as a playable character as well is really fun. However I cant help but think I have played it all beforeVisually this game is stunning and swinging from roof top to roof top is as fun as leaping around the roofs on Assassins Creed. The gadgets are good again and the fighting on it, like the first one, makes all other games take notice of how to actually do it. The introduction of Catwoman as a playable character as well is really fun. However I cant help but think I have played it all before and the story line is a little bit weak in comparison to the first one. I have yet to 100% it and I am not sure I will. Good game but seems like they are running out of new idea's.… Expand
  98. KLary
    Dec 5, 2011
    8
    An excellent sequel to Arkham Asylum. All the fun from the first game is still here, with more objectives and a longer campaign. The inclusion of Catwoman was a nice touch, and adding Robin and Nightwing as DLC was great. The free roaming environment was nice, but a lot of travelling between objectives. Overall, a great game worth the money.
  99. o-k
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    the only complaint that i have is that it was WAY too short. everything else was amazing. i just hate that xbox doesn't have a blu ray player. why not just port from the PS3? geez.
  100. MovieScouse007
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I am only 8 hours into "Batman: Arkham Asylum" but I've played enough of the game to get a feel for the overall gameplay and controls. Firstly I believe it's an excellent game. There is a joy in diving off a building then firing your grappling gun and hooking to another building's roof at the last minute, to swoop up and start the process all over again, rendering walking and runningI am only 8 hours into "Batman: Arkham Asylum" but I've played enough of the game to get a feel for the overall gameplay and controls. Firstly I believe it's an excellent game. There is a joy in diving off a building then firing your grappling gun and hooking to another building's roof at the last minute, to swoop up and start the process all over again, rendering walking and running redundant. The combat is well judged, not relying on button-bashing like Tekken or Street Fighter. The radar and way-point markers are good, I love the mist-ridden bat symbols that guide you to a way-point or an objective. The chance to play an additional character, as I enjoyed doing in L.A. Noire, again proves to be fun, especially when she is in the sexy figure of Catwoman, and with Nightwing to come...… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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