Batman: Arkham City

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8.8

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  1. Wesker500
    Jan 18, 2012
    8
    Batman Arkham City is one of the 3 games that I bothered to play more than once in 2011 with the other 2 being Duke Nukem Forever and Uncharted 3.

    Batman Arkham City is a Great game, great open world gameplay, lovely voice acting, slick graphics and was worthy to be in my Top 5 Games of 2011 placed at Number 2. The only ugly thing about Batman Arkham City is the New Game+ mode, with the    Batman Arkham City is one of the 3 games that I bothered to play more than once in 2011 with the other 2 being Duke Nukem Forever and Uncharted 3.

    Batman Arkham City is a Great game, great open world gameplay, lovely voice acting, slick graphics and was worthy to be in my Top 5 Games of 2011 placed at Number 2.

    The only ugly thing about Batman Arkham City is the New Game+ mode, with the removal of the counter icon and tougher enemies which is not what I wanted from a new game+ I just wanted to flow through the new game+ relaxed and having some fun but I cant do that, which is the only downside to Arkham City.

    But final Verdict: Great Game and is my 2nd Game of the Year.    … Expand
  2. MrKittyBiscuit
    Jan 23, 2012
    8
    It's a very nice game and it's not as frustrating as Arkham Asylum, and the Joker is lovable as usual. The graphics are nice too, but Batman's legs go through his cape magically again, but the fighting system has greatly improved and it never gets old to wipe out some bad guys.
  3. Cmcolin
    Jan 23, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really good sequal to "Arkham Assylum". This game retains what was great about the first game and expands upon it with great relish. The story is fresh and exciting, the acting is (again) superb, and the new gadgets and combat techniques keep things interesting without falling into feature-creep.

    On the downside, the game is a little short and the available DLC don't at all live up to their potential. I was also a little wierded out at how casually this game kills off some of the major villians. In all though, this is a brilliant game and I, for one, can't wait to visit Rocksteady's next imagining of the Batman universe.    … Expand
  4. mosessaur
    Feb 28, 2013
    8
    Nice story, nice graphics and nice gameplay experience. The game is full of puzzles side quests. However the story mode is short. Story isn't what makes Batman Arkham City awesome. The whole package is awesome.
    Nice controls and cool combos.
  5. Jouna92
    Jul 31, 2012
    8
    Very good game. Ok first the good: Characters, Joker, Graphics, Voice acting, Music, you feel like a batman and gameplay. And then the bad: short main story, not so good boss battles and the story aint so good. But the ending was...
  6. Blahguy126
    Mar 8, 2013
    8
    A very well thought-out stealth-action title, but the plot tries to cram in way too many characters to make it interesting. As with many series (I'm looking at you, Resident Evil and MLP), this is another where they've included too much fanservice to the point where it hinders the series. The gameplay is certainly there, but it still wasn't as good as Arkham Asylum. Another point to add isA very well thought-out stealth-action title, but the plot tries to cram in way too many characters to make it interesting. As with many series (I'm looking at you, Resident Evil and MLP), this is another where they've included too much fanservice to the point where it hinders the series. The gameplay is certainly there, but it still wasn't as good as Arkham Asylum. Another point to add is that this game tries too hard to be an open-world game, but it doesn't feel complete like games such as Oblivion and Fallout 3 did. It comes across to me as more of an Assassin's Creed II style game. It would have played much better linear, more like what Asylum did. Also, the game doesn't seem to add too many new mechanics to the game, and it doesn't feel quite like a true sequel and more like a spinoff.… Expand
  7. Kunrya
    Jun 27, 2013
    8
    I've never really gotten into super hero/comic book games, but I'm glad I decided to take a chance on this one. Great gameplay and graphics, but I enjoyed the characters most of all.
  8. umut4598
    Jul 25, 2013
    8
    I loved the first game and I always loved the Joker. So, I was really hopeful for this game. This game was still very good and it was fun to play as Catwoman. But, overall there aren't any big changes from the last game. They added an open world and some side missions can keep you busy. But, overall it is the same game.
  9. Lcvolt
    Sep 25, 2013
    8
    This game fixed many of the errors on the last one. However, the game is not as epic as its predecessor. Sadly, even if a lot of great features were added, the game was shorter than the last one, which only leaves the player with the desire to explore more. The sidequests were great, but there were not many of then, and they were really easy and fast to beat. I would recommend to get theThis game fixed many of the errors on the last one. However, the game is not as epic as its predecessor. Sadly, even if a lot of great features were added, the game was shorter than the last one, which only leaves the player with the desire to explore more. The sidequests were great, but there were not many of then, and they were really easy and fast to beat. I would recommend to get the normal version of this game, since most of them now have all he DLC, which is not really that good, except for the harley quinn's revenge. the only thing that the DLC will give you is a lot of tedious trophies you wont want to get. Graphics, presentation, sound and gameplay are better (detective mode deactivates automatically, so you dont overuse it, killing the fun and the graphics), but atmosphere difficulty and story were affected.… Expand
  10. JuanLuisGG14
    Jan 31, 2016
    8
    EDIT: Still think the game is great, but combat, though it works really well, is monotonous and boring.(specially after many hours of playing). Other things remain the same on my opinion.
    8/10 (previous score: 10/10)
  11. AhmayVee
    Feb 22, 2016
    8
    Great game! Overwhelming when it comes to gathering all of the hidden trophies. I love that you can transition between playing as Catwoman and Batman. There was a moment towards the end of the game where I was a bit lost on what I was supposed to be doing. I love the open world feel to the game. It feels as if you can fly around forever and the scenery is amazing. Combat style is easy toGreat game! Overwhelming when it comes to gathering all of the hidden trophies. I love that you can transition between playing as Catwoman and Batman. There was a moment towards the end of the game where I was a bit lost on what I was supposed to be doing. I love the open world feel to the game. It feels as if you can fly around forever and the scenery is amazing. Combat style is easy to get used to and not too difficult. Storyline is entertaining and the game kept me engaged. I recommend this game to everyone.… Expand
  12. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    8
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Its an Action-Adventure game. Was it fun? Yes, this was my favorite of the Arkham series games. Are there any similar games? The combat system is very similar to Shadow of Mordor and also it feels like a more refined and better polished Arkham Asylum. What did you think of the story? The Penguin plays a much larger role in the overall story but    What Kind of Adventure?

    Its an Action-Adventure game.

    Was it fun?

    Yes, this was my favorite of the Arkham series games.

    Are there any similar games?

    The combat system is very similar to Shadow of Mordor and also it feels like a more refined and better polished Arkham Asylum.

    What did you think of the story?

    The Penguin plays a much larger role in the overall story but unfortunately it revolves around the Joker doing stuff and you have to stop him. Its not a terrible story or anything, I’m just kind of getting sick of Joker always being synonymous with Batman. I get that the Joker is Batman’s most iconic villain but you can make a Batman game without the Joker.

    Favorite Character?

    Right at the start of the game you actually start out as someone other than Batman. You get to play as Catwoman and let me just say that I loved playing as her. Especially in the combat sequences, she just had more mobility so I could get even higher combo strings. Not to mention, I really did like the slow motion “combo ending” cut scenes. But if you were in Gotham, going from point A to Point B, I preferred to be Batman. With him being able to glide around the city, it was just a faster way to move around.

    Would you play it again?

    Out of the 3 Batman Arkham games I have played so far, this has the most replayability but probably no.

    Any Complaints?

    First and foremost, why did they take the time to make Robin (or Nightwing) and only have him in 5 seconds of the story. I was so excited when I first saw him because I thought he would be a playable character but he was only in the story for that 1, 5 second sequence. Now I do know there is DLC with him available but still, it was disappointing and I would have preferred him not to be in the game at all.

    How many hours did you play it?

    10 hours at the most.    … Expand
  13. Jaleo
    Jan 13, 2017
    8
    Awesome. Most fail when it comes to making games of superheroes, but Rocksteady was the exception. I even had fun playing the first part, which everybody complained because it was too plain. Well, that was their first try. But Arkham City brought it to a new whole level. A big city (big enough, there's no need to make huge maps, why?), lots of action (that well, will make you feel you areAwesome. Most fail when it comes to making games of superheroes, but Rocksteady was the exception. I even had fun playing the first part, which everybody complained because it was too plain. Well, that was their first try. But Arkham City brought it to a new whole level. A big city (big enough, there's no need to make huge maps, why?), lots of action (that well, will make you feel you are the best but just pressing one-two buttons), challenges, sidequests, but most importantly a great story. The Unreal engine also makes wonders in a little console like the PS3. The series should have ended here thou, then they started doing more of the same, yet bigger, but turned out to be repetitive, kinda like what happens with Assassin's creed games that, they try to convince you all is new but nothing changed.… Expand
  14. XJoseManuel10X
    Apr 1, 2018
    8
    Batman: Arkham City is a 2011 action-adventure video games developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros.

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

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

    My Score: 8/10    … Expand
  15. iliescu
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    Much fun though the bat ears are no height as such saying..the hat of the Dunpeal in D the Vampire Hunter. Batman Arkham City has technological gadgets to beat anything that is criminal in the game world. He can reach heights however the city is dark and might creep something a little too much. Great game other wise, not that found as handful as Vampire Hunter D though.
  16. Darkison
    Jan 25, 2018
    8
    Tá aí, digna de uma continuação do Asylum. Não tenho muitas memórias dele, portanto não falarei muito
  17. Schism78
    Jul 24, 2018
    8
    It improves everything that Arkham Asylum had, I do not have much to say, excellent game.
  18. BeboFett
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    The technical improvements don't feel very significant, but the most important point is that the game changed those "big" maps into a "sandbox" map. Exploring Arkham City is fun, even though it doesn't have the variety you'd like. I didn't get this new format very well at first, but I adapted over time.

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

    Its mechanics are almost the same, with slight improvements, although the plot is certainly better than its predecessor.
    I love challenges maps (combat) and its extra DLCs skins and characteres too.    … Expand
  19. 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.
  20. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 17, 2021
    8
    Arkham City just does everything Arkham Asylum did but bigger and better. The scope of the open world and narrative is grander and playing as batman in a wider arena is pure joy. Boss fights also offer a remarkable improvement over the first game.
  21. kevin32
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    This was why I bought PS3, too. joker and batman are in love. maybe? maybe not?
  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. 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
  24. Axelle_1
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    игра с открытым миром ???? ну хроший сюжет жаль что игра якобы происходит в пределах 1 ночи
  25. datguytoxic
    Aug 13, 2021
    8
    Complete boredom. The plot is boring as hell, all characters are just saying you what to do, no interesting interactions with them, only with antagonists, bland. The game in terms of tech looks fine, the combat is excellent, but because of the boring plotline there is no motivation to play further. Learn from Insomniac Games please. Imo
  26. JoseManuel10_
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    Batman: Arkham City is a 2011 action-adventure video games developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros.

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

    + Excellent Presentation
    + Boss Battles are Better than Asylum
    + Has all the Good of Arkham Asylum but Now Situated in a Open World
    - Has The Flaws of Many Open World with Secundary Missions (Sometimes you are in a Critical Situation of the Main Story and Suddenly a Secundary objective is Activated)
    - Too Tempting to Play Through the Entire Game in Detective Vision Mode
    - The Riddler Challenges can be Frustrating Specially when you don't have the Gadgets to get it    … Expand
  27. KevLooney
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    The game is an 8/10. I enjoy the combat. It would be better if the game was less open. I don't like the open world aspect. it leads to more downtime.
  28. Domdom21br
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    é uma delicia a trilogia arkham do ps3, os graficos são muito bons, em geral o jogo vale a pena ser comprado, não vou listar todos os topicos do jogo pra falar bem de todos eles individualmente, confie em mim e jogue
  29. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
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  30. CrAzy_JoE_99
    Jul 17, 2021
    8
    The games a lot of fun and I loved playing it, there were some points in the story that annoyed me and the combat did get a little annoying by the end but I loved Batman Arkham city and would defiantly recommend you buy it as it doesn’t cost to much, i got it for like £3 of eBay so it is well worth the price.
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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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