Batman: Arkham City

 PlayStation 3
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3542 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o coringa morreu e eu fiquei ce tá doidoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo… Expand
  5. kevin32
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    This was why I bought PS3, too. joker and batman are in love. maybe? maybe not?
  6. Kai82
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Even better than Arkham Asylum. It improves on nearly all levels, has memorable boss fights, one of the best Batman stories and probably the best conclusion in videogame history. It is dark, matured and entertaining. 18 months have passed since the prequel. Quincy Sharp is now mayor of Gotham and has converted parts of Gotham City in a prison enclosure called Arkham City. Bruce Wayne isEven better than Arkham Asylum. It improves on nearly all levels, has memorable boss fights, one of the best Batman stories and probably the best conclusion in videogame history. It is dark, matured and entertaining. 18 months have passed since the prequel. Quincy Sharp is now mayor of Gotham and has converted parts of Gotham City in a prison enclosure called Arkham City. Bruce Wayne is holding a press conference condemning these action as he is arrested live on TV and thrown into Arkham City while Hugo Strange tells him he knows his two identities. This will become one of the hardest and impactful nights Batman will ever experience. I will praise the story and characters. The characters are well interwoven into the story. With each twist it gets better and better. It is a great experience and was never boring. After the final conclusion you will be left as speechless as Batman (the positive way) by this bold, matured and awesome events. There are of cause some side activities and The Riddler has again a lot of trophies for you. Prepare to face a lot of Batmans great rouges and normal criminals. While I am at it: It has many great boss battles but one is better than nearly anything else in videogame history. “Small spoiler” A fight were you have consistently evolve and change your tactics as your opponent is smart and wont let you exploit a weakness twice. “End of spoiler”. The gameplay itself was improved as no mayor changes were needed. You have multiple enemies that could only be taken down in certain ways. The free flow combat works well and you feel the impact of your hits. Batman would not be himself if he had not his gadgets. Again you have powerful tools at your disposal and more options than in the prequel. As before stealth is king and it is also again so satisfying to defeat a room full of enemies one by one without them seeing you. The statement that you become Batman in these games is well deserved. The detective mode is also back by making use of your scanning equipment to solve cases and reconstruct events. It is even pretty useful outside of this. Overall this is the best Batman experience in videogames with one of the best stories and a conclusion that you will never forget. It is basically Arkham Asylum that improves on all levels.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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".
  11. Kjoske
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Hat super Spaß gemacht!!! Die Story ist sehr packend und nicht zu lang.
  12. 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.
  13. Madman85
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Нормально, пушто это битман, поняла а??????????????????????????????????!!!
  14. 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
  15. 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! :)
  16. 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
  17. Soldier1stClass
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    One of my few 10 out 10 ratings. This was the best game in the Batman Arkham series.
  18. Sus1216
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    Arkham City es el favorito de la gente, aunque a mí no me terminó de convencer, es más, si tengo que hacer un top, lo pondría el último de los Arkham. La jugabilidad es la misma que en el anterior y contamos con más gadgets, más combos y un espacio más abierto que en el anterior. La historia está bien y cuenta con muchas misiones secundarias donde vemos a muchos enemigos del murciélago.Arkham City es el favorito de la gente, aunque a mí no me terminó de convencer, es más, si tengo que hacer un top, lo pondría el último de los Arkham. La jugabilidad es la misma que en el anterior y contamos con más gadgets, más combos y un espacio más abierto que en el anterior. La historia está bien y cuenta con muchas misiones secundarias donde vemos a muchos enemigos del murciélago. Por supuesto, no faltan los coleccionables y los enigmas de Riddler, que esta vez han aumentando mucho. Algo que pierde con el anterior es esa atmósfera claustrofóbica y ciertos puntos de terror por un mundo más abierto por el que planear a nuestro antojo. La BSO sigue estando a buen nivel y gráficamente sigue siendo bueno. Si sois fan, debéis jugarlo.… Expand
  19. mathbidao05
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrível!!! Arkham City é uma experiência imperdível para qualquer gamer.
  20. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Don’t kill me, it’s a good game, but it’s very repetitive
    The story is good, but just that, good.
    The combat is good, and the characters are fine (some of them, or not catwoman robin, penguin and two face?)
    That’s all what i can say for this game, i think is over rated but it’s the 2nd best superheroe game (to me)
  21. LatinCritic13
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Batman Arkham City is without a shadow of a doubt the very best Batman Arkham game ever made. And I don’t think any other superhero game would top this as this game felt like The Dark Knight of all superhero games.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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!
  25. vassbarrela
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    O melhor jogo de super herói feito até os dias de hoje esse jogo é simplesmente fantástico a história é maravilhosa, o joker aqui esta bi seu melhor sinceramente me faltam paravras para descrever esse jogo, recomendo as versões remasterizadas para quem tem os vídeo games mais recentes que sao xbox one e PlayStation 4 eu no caso jogo a versão de pc mas o jogo é bom em qualquer plataformaO melhor jogo de super herói feito até os dias de hoje esse jogo é simplesmente fantástico a história é maravilhosa, o joker aqui esta bi seu melhor sinceramente me faltam paravras para descrever esse jogo, recomendo as versões remasterizadas para quem tem os vídeo games mais recentes que sao xbox one e PlayStation 4 eu no caso jogo a versão de pc mas o jogo é bom em qualquer plataforma
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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#1 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#5 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Shared 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
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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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