Batman: Arkham Knight

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4988 Ratings

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  1. nightrunner97
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Before I review the game, let me tell you how silly a lot of you look right now.

    First off, you PC gamers are complaining about the PC version under the PS4 version. Maybe play it on PS4 and see how that turns out. Because one your problems are fixed, you're gonna love it, I bet you. Second, you guys who are saying this game sucks for nonchalant reasons: have you actually played the    Before I review the game, let me tell you how silly a lot of you look right now.

    First off, you PC gamers are complaining about the PC version under the PS4 version. Maybe play it on PS4 and see how that turns out. Because one your problems are fixed, you're gonna love it, I bet you.

    Second, you guys who are saying this game sucks for nonchalant reasons: have you actually played the game? Play through it before writing a review, please. And I mean all the way through the campaign.

    Third and final, a lot of people are complaining and whining about the Batmobile and the fact that this game out too early. I find this funny because these are the same people who whined and complained about the Batmobile not being in the other games and the fact that Arkham Knight was pushed back not once, not twice, but FOUR times. Rocksteady read has done everything they can to make this work and you guys just come here and complain about it? If I was Rocksteady, I would honestly just stop making games all together for you people.

    Now, this is a message to everyone. If you're thinking about not buying the game because of some lousy reviews, please get the game. Seriously, don't let someone else's opinion decide whether you are going to buy a game or not. If you WANT to play it, then get it! It doesn't matter what others are saying, because who cares! When it comes to gaming, the only thing that matters is YOUR opinion!

    Anywho, sorry for all the ranting, but people just need to be told. This game is great, it is everything I was hoping for in the Batman finale, and it has blown me away on every scale. I am terrible sorry for those who did not enjoy it, but maybe those are the same people who enjoy CoD. Who knows? But wow, Arkham Knight took my breath away. It is predictable, yes, but does that ruin the game!? Heck no! It actually helps if you try not to think about it. Just play the game and enjoy it! But yes, the gameplay is flawless, graphics are stunning, story is on point, and the sound is great. Even the characters are wonderful. Come on: it's the same batman game we've been with since Arkham Asylum. Only this time, it's a lot bigger than Asylum and a lot more addicting then City. This game is beyond amazing. It never disappoints me tbh. And to all the Batmobile haters: I love driving it around. I don't care if it's forced on me, I'm going to drive it for fun because it's just THAT cool. I love it. Maybe add the Batwing next? Overall, amazing game and I recommend this title to everyone.

    Character: 10/10
    Story: 9.7/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Sound: 10/10
    Appeal: 9.8/10
    Original Score: 10/10
    Average Score: 9.9/10    … Expand
  2. PureGamer
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    Ok....so before we proceed; for all those Batman fans out there that may be sceptical about buying the latest instalment in this franchise then allow me to allay your fears.
    Yes the game does attempt to advertise its new and impressive addition that is the Batmobile seemingly at every possible opportunity; but its what everyone has been crying out for since the Batman first made his    Ok....so before we proceed; for all those Batman fans out there that may be sceptical about buying the latest instalment in this franchise then allow me to allay your fears.
    Yes the game does attempt to advertise its new and impressive addition that is the Batmobile seemingly at every possible opportunity; but its what everyone has been crying out for since the Batman first made his comeback on the modern day consoles so although it can become a bit repetitive in that sense, do not let this detract from what a marvel this game is.
    Slick combat engine that the game series boasted from day one, the detail in the world around you is at times mind boggling and the story is immersive and will keep you entertained from start to finish.
    If your in two minds about whether to part with your hard earned money to own this title then let me assure you that you will not be disappointed; the market is full of games that fail to wow or live up to expectation but the Batman will not let you down. I wont give it a 10 because nothing is perfect but this game is a worthy addition to anybody's collection. Enjoy :)    … Expand
  3. Navictus
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    I give this game a 10 for the following reason: to counter the 67 ZEROs from idiotic zealots who are handed gold then scream and whine they want MORE gold !! Truthfully I give the game a 9/10...but again, that extra point is to help make up for the morons on this site. Game is amazing. Beautiful. All the reasons mentioned a plethora of times already. Any person with at least moderateI give this game a 10 for the following reason: to counter the 67 ZEROs from idiotic zealots who are handed gold then scream and whine they want MORE gold !! Truthfully I give the game a 9/10...but again, that extra point is to help make up for the morons on this site. Game is amazing. Beautiful. All the reasons mentioned a plethora of times already. Any person with at least moderate intelligence should know any person rating a game a 0, with only reason being "this game is garbage!" or "overhyped", is an idiot who should not be allowed to dress themselves, let alone play videogames. LOL >:)… Expand
  4. Clayton333
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    Note to everyone who gives this, or most other halfway decent games, a zero rating: nobody takes you seriously. You're free to like or dislike whatever you want, but when you give what is clearly an ambitious, well-produced game based on a solid gameplay engine the lowest rating available, a few thoughts come to mind. 1) You're obsessive about some other game that came out recentlyNote to everyone who gives this, or most other halfway decent games, a zero rating: nobody takes you seriously. You're free to like or dislike whatever you want, but when you give what is clearly an ambitious, well-produced game based on a solid gameplay engine the lowest rating available, a few thoughts come to mind. 1) You're obsessive about some other game that came out recently (perhaps The Witcher 3), and you simply want to drag down the average of any of its "competition". 2) You're unwilling to more carefully reflect on the product, and recognize that whatever its shortcomings, it's clearly not without merit on one level or another.

    With regards to PC players reviewing the game on this thread, you don't belong here. Perhaps you're having technical issues with the game on your PC; if so, review it there, and stop clogging up this thread with details that don't relate to the PS4 version.

    That aside, for those who are open to it, enjoy the game.    … Expand
  5. sky_haze
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Batman Arkham Knight is a game that improves on the combat and graphics from previous games in the Batman franchise but everything else suffers because of that, the missions are simple and predictable, the bat mobile which is supposed to be a genre defining feature ends up being pointless and repetitive. This game was WAY to hyped!
  6. aaaaaaa123321
    Jun 23, 2015
    8
    This game is very good, but it was still let down for me, because it isnt that great like it supposed to be. It isn't the GOTY that I was waiting for but it is still fun.
    Story 6/10
    Gameplay 10/10 Graphics 9/10 Audio 8/10 pros: -YOU ARE BATMAN -Arkham Knight is pretty cool -combat -bat mobile is so cool -batman gadgets -gameplay is so fun -graphics on ps4 are very good cons:    This game is very good, but it was still let down for me, because it isnt that great like it supposed to be. It isn't the GOTY that I was waiting for but it is still fun.
    Story 6/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Graphics 9/10
    Audio 8/10
    pros:
    -YOU ARE BATMAN
    -Arkham Knight is pretty cool
    -combat
    -bat mobile is so cool
    -batman gadgets
    -gameplay is so fun
    -graphics on ps4 are very good
    cons:
    -bat mobile is awesome, but using it feel very forced and it's combat is meh
    -story is very predictable and sometimes boring
    -city is big, but nothing special
    -the damn minigames (I didnt play other batman games, but they are so boring)
    -pretty easy
    It's still good game, but it was supposed to be GOTY and for me (and many others basing on user score) this game isn't as good as witcher 3. And there is fallout 4 and MGS 5 on the way.    … Expand
  7. Sabbatum
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    A perfect game for the new generation. They really got the soul of Batman series with this incredible end of saga. Awesome game at all. Batman and batmobile has a impressive synergy and both complete the gameplay experience. If you really are a fan of Batman series and want to feel the Batman universe and all it's atmosphere with an awesome graphics + gameplay, this game is for you.
  8. AerobicPlum
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    I don't typically write reviews, but I feel it is necessary this time to offset the PC users who are reviewing on the PS4 page instead of the PC page. Although, I was originally planning on buying it for PC, the reports of strange compatibility with GPU's and such turned me off. Buying it on PS4 then came to a struggle considering that PSN was slowed by the release of this game.I don't typically write reviews, but I feel it is necessary this time to offset the PC users who are reviewing on the PS4 page instead of the PC page. Although, I was originally planning on buying it for PC, the reports of strange compatibility with GPU's and such turned me off. Buying it on PS4 then came to a struggle considering that PSN was slowed by the release of this game. Nonetheless, after six hours of downloading I finally had my own copy of Batman: Arkham Knight. And boy, I definitely have no regrets. Having never completed a Batman game before (except a bit of Arkham Asylum), getting into this game was a breeze. All the combat feels intuitive and flowing. Never does it feel like a the chopped up mess some fighting games can be. The combat seamlessly introduces you to the world of the Dark Knight. So far, I have yet to notice anything game breaking. Graphics are phenomenal, fighting is fluid, multi-hero integration is outstanding, and the story is absolutely a breath of fresh air. This game hits every single criteria of being a success, yet is not deserving of a perfect score. Nothing really is. This game is solid and has yet to show show any glaring flaws, it just simply neglects to be extraordinarily innovative or game-changing. Therefore, I am happy and quite confident to give Batman: Arkham Knight a near perfect score of a 9/10. Without a doubt, I would suggest this game to anyone of my friends or family.… Expand
  9. joshandy96
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game has more of everything I loved in the first two games. The batmobile is a little much at times, but doesn't stop me from feeling like a serious force plowing through the city. People complain because they want perfection. The game isn't perfect, no game is. But this is one heck of a video game.
  10. Wrede
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    Batman Arkham Knight is great!
    The graphics are awesome. Game-play/combat is smooth. If you like Batman/super-heroes/super-villains you will enjoy this game, and if not, don't buy it..
    The Bat-mobile is the best new "thing" in this series and its really fun to drive. A lot of the game content seem to be made for fans of the previous Arkham games. Missions and side-quests are ranging    Batman Arkham Knight is great!
    The graphics are awesome. Game-play/combat is smooth. If you like Batman/super-heroes/super-villains you will enjoy this game, and if not, don't buy it..
    The Bat-mobile is the best new "thing" in this series and its really fun to drive.
    A lot of the game content seem to be made for fans of the previous Arkham games. Missions and side-quests are ranging from great to fine. Of-course the game is not perfect, there have been some small bugs here and there. And sometimes lip-sync is a bit of.
    Still want to give this a good score 9/10    … Expand
  11. Dartek
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    I have the limited edition, first of all if you preorder you will have a great surprise, all the content have great quality and you will need some batteries, next the game, is really great how Rocksteady take the same spirit of Arkham City and added new great features and more characters with a bigger city and of course the amazing batmobile, the problem maybe is the tanks that feel likeI have the limited edition, first of all if you preorder you will have a great surprise, all the content have great quality and you will need some batteries, next the game, is really great how Rocksteady take the same spirit of Arkham City and added new great features and more characters with a bigger city and of course the amazing batmobile, the problem maybe is the tanks that feel like out of place but in general terms this is a great candidate for GOTY DLC of Harley "Babe" Quinn and Red Hood just amazing... give a try and Be The Batman… Expand
  12. zkurtz
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This is an amazing game. Playing it on the PS4, it is an absolute joy to play. It looks and plays fabulously with no hiccups whatsoever. The combat system is as fluid as ever with new improvements, driving around in the Batmobile is stellar, and the game shines through and through.
  13. nickforty6and2
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    I felt it necessary to create an account simply to combat these COMPLETELY unfounded negative reviews, they are doing the game a serious injustice. I'm reading things like "combat and graphics are great, but it feels like the last games in the series" or "this game should not have been released on PC, there are some framerate drops" or "Warner Bros is a horrible publisher, too much contentI felt it necessary to create an account simply to combat these COMPLETELY unfounded negative reviews, they are doing the game a serious injustice. I'm reading things like "combat and graphics are great, but it feels like the last games in the series" or "this game should not have been released on PC, there are some framerate drops" or "Warner Bros is a horrible publisher, too much content cut" (honestly, this game is jam packed with content, not to mention it comes with 3 pieces of free DLC right out of the box, this dude must be high) where they then proceed to give the game a whopping ZERO. How unfair! These people have most likely put in a couple hours MAX into this amazing game, and then they come on with relatively minor complaints and give it a ZERO?? When reviewers do this they proceed to lose all credibility, period. Honestly, pay no attention to these reviews, they are bogus, written by extremely immature gamers who are unable to write objective, fair reviews. All that being said, I AM LOVING THIS GAME! I am around 12 hours into the main story line (I felt that was enough to write this review) and I am truly in awe of this game, the graphics, combat, story, voice acting, writing, new gameplay mechanics. I am in Batman heaven. Yes, the Batmobile is a TAD overused, but it is still FUN, I promise. That is my only "complaint" (if you can even call it that). Other than that, so far this is gaming perfection. Rocksteady has proved yet again that they truly know how to make amazing, top shelf games. The current user score is at a surprising and shameful 7.0. This is wildly inaccurate, I can assure you. Seriously guys!? Pay attention to the critic reviews, they tell the true story. If you loved (or even remotely liked) Arkham Asylum and/or Arkham City, or if you love dark, suspenseful, insanely fun action/stealth games, I could not recommend this game more. I am giving it a well deserved 10/10.… Expand
  14. whiskeyknight
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Simply amazing. Breathtaking visuals, solid combat, great performances, and a gripping tale. Contrary to popular belief, the Batmobile is actually really fun and makes you feel even more like the Bat. There is nothing more exhilarating than diving off a skyscraper straight into the cockpit of the iconic car and saying "I'm Batman.."
  15. Magnetobinwayne
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, makes you feel like just like batman. The open world of gotham, the batmobile (in pursuit mode), and the new gliding abilities are awesome. The side missions tie in really well too, and a certain person's cameo was just out of this world. Definitely 10/10. Worth playing if you liked previous arkham games, or if you like exploring open worlds.
  16. thehero
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Best Batman game ever I love it best story and best graphics to date I recommend everybody to go out and play this nice game and to see if you all love it like I do
  17. seshoumaru_27
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    So far the game is absolutely amazing.! The new features work perfect with the arkham gameplay, the batmobile is probably the most fun and addictive vehicle to drive in any video game to date. The story is incredible, with so many epic moments, and the dual gameplay is just perfect. This is the game of the year and one of the best games in history.! Masterpiece.!
  18. MrAmazing1914
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Beautiful gameBatman was always my favorite super hero. A legend and larger than life character who will stop at nothing to save Gotham from the unspeakable evil. In 2009 Rocksteady shocked everyone by making the most beautiful comic video game, Batman Arkham Asylum and now, batman is back in the final game which is bigger and better than ever, Batman Arkham Knight.
    Beautiful Game
  19. fhKn19ht
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Arkham knight is the best game in arkham series.graphics are awesome.they were NOT downgraded unlike other games.batmobile pursuit mode is awesome.While combat is still mostly rooted in the acclaimed systems from Asylum and City, Arkham Knight’s hand to hand action has seen changes as well. There’s a number of new enemy types that will require re-learning for mastery, but the fluidity andArkham knight is the best game in arkham series.graphics are awesome.they were NOT downgraded unlike other games.batmobile pursuit mode is awesome.While combat is still mostly rooted in the acclaimed systems from Asylum and City, Arkham Knight’s hand to hand action has seen changes as well. There’s a number of new enemy types that will require re-learning for mastery, but the fluidity and brutality still remain.Predator maps (including story)are much better and challenging too.Batman: Arkham Knight is a game that shows what can happen when a talented development studio is completely invested in a fictional universe and has mastered the technology to bring it to life… Expand
  20. steviejayyy
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Best game of this console generation!!! No game comes close to the quality of this game. It is perfect in almost every way. Strong story, with incredible gameplay and outstanding graphics.
  21. Irfaan
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Amazing is all I can say don't listen to those idiots saying 0 pick it up if your a bat fan of a gamer I guarantee you will all love it. The combat has new features the world is amazing there is dual play and the bat mobile is just so much fun
  22. foxviewchannel
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    Batman was always my favorite super hero. A legend and larger than life character who will stop at nothing to save Gotham from the unspeakable evil. In 2009 Rocksteady shocked everyone by making the most beautiful comic video game, Batman Arkham Asylum and now, batman is back in the final game which is bigger and better than ever, Batman Arkham Knight.
    The opening scene starts out    Batman was always my favorite super hero. A legend and larger than life character who will stop at nothing to save Gotham from the unspeakable evil. In 2009 Rocksteady shocked everyone by making the most beautiful comic video game, Batman Arkham Asylum and now, batman is back in the final game which is bigger and better than ever, Batman Arkham Knight.
    The opening scene starts out strong and is one of the best I have seen in a video game this year with the scarecrow making a big impact. Batman Arkham Knight picks up after Arkham city. The stakes are higher now than ever and the people of Gotham have evacuated the city because Scarecrow has threatened to detonate a chemical weapon. The city is now filled with all kinds of gangs causing chaos and it is up to our hero to save the day.
    Gliding over the city of Arkham was an awesome feeling. The first thing you will notice is just how impressive the world around batman is. The world is divided into 3 islands, Bleake Island, Founders Island and Miagani Island, each with its own landscapes and unique setting.
    Everything is done with detail, from the dark sky, huge buildings to the gang filled streets that feel more lively. I appreciated the attention to detail such as the rain drops falling on batman’s cape. The graphics are also very good, I did not notice any frame rate drops or loading times during my gameplay. Loading times happens only when batman dies.
    One of the main strengths of the batman series was the fighting mechanics. The combat system is more refined than before making every hit, grapple and environmental take down rewarding. The combinations are impressive. Every fight felt different because you get to use the gadgets as well which helps you improvise the best approach and strategy on enemies. I liked the addition of the fear takedowns because if done successfully, you will be able to take out multiple enemies simultaneously. The excellent level design allows you to approach enemies in different ways by silently taking them out, luring them to where you want or going all out on them.
    There will be a lot of gadgets at your disposal each having its own strengths. My favorite gadget was the remote controlled batmobile that allows you to control the batmobile remotely. The most important addition in Batman Arkham Knight is the powerful batmobile. The first in the series and it plays a big part of the whole game because you will use it to travel from point to point and to take out enemies. You will spend a lot of time with the batmobile. Controlling it is smooth and turning around tight corners feels satisfying. I liked how destructible the environments around me were and hearing the gangs scream out when they notice the batman is a nice touch. With just a press of a button you can call the batmobile from anywhere and hope into it. You can propel batman up into the sky while driving which is very cool to pull off. Switching the batmobile into a tank is easily done, you can use the tank to take out multiple enemies, solve puzzles, and control it in hard to reach places. I enjoyed the addition of the batmobile but it does get tiring especially at the end of the game where it feels forced.
    There is a well-balanced progression system in which you collect XP to upgrade your gadgets skills, batsuit, combat, and batmobile.
    Every character in the game felt rich with lots of dialogue and performances by the Joker and Scarecrow were memorable. You will come across many characters throughput the main campaign. Such as Penguin, Face Off and Poison Ivy. All are there for a reason which adds to the overall experience. Seeing the Catwomen and Robin again was great. There will be missions where you will be teaming up with them. The game is challenging and unlike previous instalments where most of the enemies looked the same, here you will encounter many groups of enemies with their own skills.
    It took me around 13 hours to complete the main campaign. The story is the most focused in the series. It is more personal and batman is in for the biggest challenge yet. The pacing of the story is very good with a lot of twists and turns. The variety of missions and the clever puzzles are intriguing. Replay value is high and there will be plenty of reasons to come back for like the side missions, AR challenges, Riddlers missions and solving murder cases.
    Batman Arkham Knight is a bench mark for superhero games. It is an action packed game with great music, voice acting, characters, and fun gameplay that will entertain you from start to finish. Batman Arkham Knight is one of those games that successfully makes you feel that you are the batman.    … Expand
  23. RobyLula555
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    I don't care what other people say, i like all the arkham games and this one is included. Of course nothing is better than Arkham City but still, it's a great time.
  24. Sunnyday
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game is Awesome fans of the series will love it and comic fans will love it graphics are amazing. The story is pretty cool to and the reveal is big
  25. aliba
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    the game is awsome but some a-holes are reviewing this game for pc!!!!
    and some other a-holes just for batmobile
    just don't review the game do not!!!!
  26. JoJomonkey
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    So, everyone knows that the Arkham series is amazing, but does Arkham Knight live up to the hype? Yes, in my opinion it very much does. The combat is everything you've come to know and love from the other games, with a few slight improvements. For those of you who aren't familiar, imagine a fighting games combos, mixed with assassin's creed's stealth, counters, and punches, just doneSo, everyone knows that the Arkham series is amazing, but does Arkham Knight live up to the hype? Yes, in my opinion it very much does. The combat is everything you've come to know and love from the other games, with a few slight improvements. For those of you who aren't familiar, imagine a fighting games combos, mixed with assassin's creed's stealth, counters, and punches, just done better. The story is captivating I've already played for four hours, and still really am enjoying it.The open world is huge, about three times the size of city's. It's fun to just run/fly/drive around, you don't even have to fight. The batmobile is a fun way to get around. You destroy all in your path as you drive around the streets of gotham. The one negative about the game is how much the game forces you to use the batmobile, especially the tank mode. Even the most fun of activities gets dull after constant usage. The graphics are absolutely gorgeous which is impressive, as the open world is huge, and there are no loading screens. In conclusion, Arkham knight is the best game in the series, while not perfect, (a ten does not mean perfect.), is the best open world game since Bully.… Expand
  27. Lievan
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game is Batman. If you loved the other ones as I did, then you'll love this one as well. If you're looking for something brand new and different from the other ones, than you'll be disappointed. This is everything that I wanted in the game and more! Also, DLC is NOT how I would describe this game since there are none out there except for the preorder stuff.
  28. WatchMyShortz
    Jun 23, 2015
    8
    Nearly 4 hours into the story and so far I've got to say it's a mixed bag. On a technical level the game runs fantastic, animations are great and I've not encountered a single loading screen so far. The normal combat has been polished to perfection and runs much smoothly than ever before. However, the inclusion of the Batmobile is somewhat controversial in my opinion. It's a fun featureNearly 4 hours into the story and so far I've got to say it's a mixed bag. On a technical level the game runs fantastic, animations are great and I've not encountered a single loading screen so far. The normal combat has been polished to perfection and runs much smoothly than ever before. However, the inclusion of the Batmobile is somewhat controversial in my opinion. It's a fun feature that really helps separate Arkham Knight from the other Batman games and it makes for some great variety. However, so much emphasis is placed on using the Batmobile that a lot of the features present in Arkham City are either not present or go unnoticed. Riddler trophies have been replaced with timed trial sections, which are enjoyable unless you're someone who loves perfecting games and go for three stars, in which case it becomes a monotonous and frustrating test of patience and intense concentration. Furthermore, travelling through the streets of Gotham on the Batmobile simply doesn't grant the same amount of exploration that City did. Overall, I have really enjoyed it so far, but it's not as good as Batman Arkham City… Expand
  29. FogCityRoller
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Writing this as someone who is not a Batman fan, has never even seen a Batman movie, and generally dislikes superhero-themed entertainment (the one big exception for me is X-Men). I think this game is absolutely fantastic. Gotham is stunning, Batman's arsenal of moves is complex enough to not be a button masher but not too complicated to deter a casual gamer, the Batmobile also has a greatWriting this as someone who is not a Batman fan, has never even seen a Batman movie, and generally dislikes superhero-themed entertainment (the one big exception for me is X-Men). I think this game is absolutely fantastic. Gotham is stunning, Batman's arsenal of moves is complex enough to not be a button masher but not too complicated to deter a casual gamer, the Batmobile also has a great set of mechanisms (though having to hold down a button to keep it in combat mode is annoying), and the story isn't nearly as bad as people are making it out to be. I don't exactly know what these people expect. I'm not even a superhero fanboy and I know that superhero storylines follow a very simple formula:
    1. City is in a state of calm.
    2. A threat to the city presents itself.
    3. Superhero is called upon to save the city.
    4. City is saved.
    5. Back to normal.

    Without having even played through this entire game, I can tell just by the trophies available for the game that this is more or less how the game functions--like every other superhero storyline in history. Why people want this complicated for the sake of some unseen uniqueness that could very well be a huge disaster is beyond me. Regarding the storyline formula: if it isn't broke, don't fix it.

    A perfect 10 if only for the fact that this is the first superhero game I've ever played that thrilled me immediately and kept me interested for hours on end so far. Not the first I've played, far from it, but we all know most superhero games are terrible even going back to the 8-bit era. My interest in this game has yet to wane. Completely engrossing.    … Expand
  30. heisenberg88
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    I love how there are already 0's as reviews 3 hours after the release lol I swear there are some people in this world who hate something just because other people enjoy it and they aren't comfortable with other people's excitement. I can understand people putting 10's even though none of us have really played enough to review The game feels like you are playing the Christopher Nolan darkI love how there are already 0's as reviews 3 hours after the release lol I swear there are some people in this world who hate something just because other people enjoy it and they aren't comfortable with other people's excitement. I can understand people putting 10's even though none of us have really played enough to review The game feels like you are playing the Christopher Nolan dark knight. Everything is just so dark and evil, i love it. The only problem I have is that you have to hold the left trigger the whole time during tank mode but that's a minor flaw. Other then that, everything is pretty amazing. I respect the developers for putting this much effort into it because the fact is, they could of came out with an average length, average story, and everyone of us would of still bought the game because it's batman. But they put everything they had into it.… Expand
  31. COD2005
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    The best batman game EVER!!!! I picked it up at midnight and haven't stopped playing it since. The game is massive, so much content I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface.

    Gameplay: Nothing too different from the previous Arkham games but this does it better. The old mechanics have been polished moving it into the new generation of gaming. The batmobile is fun to play and so    The best batman game EVER!!!! I picked it up at midnight and haven't stopped playing it since. The game is massive, so much content I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface.

    Gameplay: Nothing too different from the previous Arkham games but this does it better. The old mechanics have been polished moving it into the new generation of gaming. The batmobile is fun to play and so far I'm enjoying the tank battles, but hopefully we see some variation later in the game.

    Story: Although a little predictable for the more knowledgable batman fan, the majority of people will fall into the hook. Like a movie it's best enjoyed by just letting the narrative take you on the journey rather than trying to guess the ending. Im loving it so far though.

    Visuals: cant fault a thing. It doesn't look as good as the order but it is like 10 times bigger than the order in terms of content. The characters look great, the special fx are probably the best i've seen in a videogame, i really enjoyed the big scale moments (infamous second son is a close second).

    Overall I am loving the game so far and can't wait to 100% it.    … Expand
  32. GDrake
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Game is smooth as hell. Not a single loading screen. Improved combat and flight. Huge map really detailed.
    Tank battles still feel out of place and forced. I mean never in batman's comic history did batman go blowing up tanks(tons of them!). All of them unmanned really!
    Still a 10 because its the godamm BATMAN.
  33. HelloHi
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Never played a better game ngl. Just wow man, game of the year is an understatement man holy cow just wow. Bang bang arkham knight is amazing. Yeeeeeeee
  34. satopato16
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    In my opinion I do not agree with some reviews, although the critics are generally very positive. I think that this game is the definitive experience of batman and a candidate for the goty.
  35. HungryHippo123
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    I agree their is a lot of batmobile segments, but its a great finally to the series i have put in 8 hours already, and its class calling in the batmobile! Definitely worth your money. (My opinion)
  36. TheLastColossus
    Jun 23, 2015
    5
    The hype got me again, this game felt like its more about Joker than anybody else, the Batmobile combat is not great at all, the sound effects in the while fighting thugs feels weird, the graphics are the best for a 3rd party game, MGS V TPP will own any game that was and is going to be released this year.
  37. lethalchicken56
    Jun 24, 2015
    7
    In my opinion, so far the game is nothing special compared to other Arkham games. It is more or less the same as the other Arkham games with a new story, better graphics and now you can drive a car.

    The driving is a bit 'Clunky' but then again, the game isn't really about the driving. That is more of a side thing. I think it would have been better to focus on other things and forget    In my opinion, so far the game is nothing special compared to other Arkham games. It is more or less the same as the other Arkham games with a new story, better graphics and now you can drive a car.

    The driving is a bit 'Clunky' but then again, the game isn't really about the driving. That is more of a side thing. I think it would have been better to focus on other things and forget about the car driving.

    Overall its still decent but nothing we haven't seen before.    … Expand
  38. SamoanMormon
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Any game doesn't deserve a 0. People who rate games with 0 are trolls. Even poorly made games at least deserve a 2 or 3 for effort. This game is definitely a 10 for graphics gameplay story
  39. Hunterese
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Great end, to an awesome trilogy. Rocksteady took their time with this, and it shows. The Batmobile segments are fun, but can be a bit much towards the end. Overall, this is an easy buy for any Batman fan!
  40. AJSADevon
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Best in the series by far. Graphics = AMAZING! Twists? YES! Batman? YES! BATMOBILE? **** YES. If you love Batman you will love this game especially power sliding around in the batmobile and destroying tanks.
  41. Piddy__
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game is the best game to date for next gen, It had me hooked from the first 3 seconds. I've played it since midnight when i could and didn't want to go to bed. Graphics are amazing, Gameplay so far is amazing. Story line is amazing... Its a must Buy
  42. TheOnlineGamer
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    "I am Vengeance. I am the Knight. I AM BATMAN!" Are the words you'll repeat to yourself as you play through Rocksteady's Finale to the Batman Arkham Trilogy. 'Be The Batman' is the perfect tagline because that's exactly the experience I had with this masterpiece of a game. Aside from delivering an exquisitely detailed open-world, graphics and gameplay, Arkham Knight tells the most"I am Vengeance. I am the Knight. I AM BATMAN!" Are the words you'll repeat to yourself as you play through Rocksteady's Finale to the Batman Arkham Trilogy. 'Be The Batman' is the perfect tagline because that's exactly the experience I had with this masterpiece of a game. Aside from delivering an exquisitely detailed open-world, graphics and gameplay, Arkham Knight tells the most profound and thought-provoking Batman tale of all time!

    Rocksteady's first Batman game showed they know how to make a great game; transcending the Superhero genre. Arkham City showed they know how to utilise established mechanics and characters e.g The Joker to their highest potential. Arkham Knight shows that these guys COMPLETELY understand Batman as a public figure; a character, a symbol.

    In the end, Batman: Arkham Knight is the perfect Batman story, with complex characters, jaw-dropping twists, exhilarating quests, gargantuan exploration, creatively intricate puzzles, extensive variety and one hell of a soundtrack.

    Wether you saved the Asylum or cleared the City, it's best to be Arkham's Knight himself: Batman.    … Expand
  43. killab1984
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    7.0.... BAHAHAHAHHAA gimme a break. its a 10 for the fact that the batmobile has a headshot loaded up at all times to back me up. Game is ridic, so good, must play! its a 10 all day.
  44. cas514
    Jul 18, 2015
    6
    Update: Dam Biggest Disappointment of 2015

    No Challenge Maps. (before you say it, the Ar missions are not Challenge maps they are watered down bullshyt) No Real Boss Battles (except for Riddler sorta after you get the 300 riddler trophies).. Unsatisfying Ending. The Arkham Knight Identity was lame. Arkham Knight fight was terrible Side quest were so lame. There was no depth to the    Update: Dam Biggest Disappointment of 2015

    No Challenge Maps. (before you say it, the Ar missions are not Challenge maps they are watered down bullshyt)
    No Real Boss Battles (except for Riddler sorta after you get the 300 riddler trophies)..
    Unsatisfying Ending.
    The Arkham Knight Identity was lame.
    Arkham Knight fight was terrible
    Side quest were so lame. There was no depth to the sidequest example: Hush sidequest was a quicktime event such a let down.
    Robin and Nightwing cameo sections were so short
    Can't Free Roam with Robin and Nightwing after you beat the game
    Cant even play as robin in the ar missions.smh
    Too many Tank Battles.
    Penguin and Two Face were throw away villains.    … Expand
  45. djnicey
    Jun 23, 2015
    6
    If this game wasn't associated with Batman the scores would be much worse, its OK, just another mediocre Batman game. Witcher 3 is a much better game in every way, better story, better graphics, better gameplay.
  46. kabirawan2001
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    One of the best games in the world the city is amazing everything is amazing the dlc are gonna be big.in this game BE THE BATMAN FOR REAL THIS TIME. U are entering a city of Gotham where the real crime is and ur the batman to stop it.
  47. ElBiggus
    Jun 24, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll start with the positives: graphically (at least from a technical standpoint) the game is outstanding -- texture and model detail is superb, the effects are impressive, and everything looks solid; audio is also decent -- the music sets the mood without being intrusive, the crunch of fist against body is satisfying, and for the most part the voice acting is above average (although at times Kevin Conroy sounds like he's wearing ill-fitting dentures). The frame rate seems fairly consistent, texture pop-in is minimal, and all in all it's a good example of what the Unreal engine can do when it's pushed.

    Brawling mechanics are largely unchanged, although it feels a little easier than before, the enemies are less varied, and there's less incentive to get creative. Occasionally Bats will still punch forlornly at the air rather than head towards an opponent, but it seems to happen less often than in Origins and the addition of a few tag-team fights spices it up, and overall it's still a fun diversion.

    Unfortunately, from here it all goes a bit downhill. The first three instalments really felt like you *were* Batman, and that Gotham City (or Arkham Asylum) were real locations, but in Arkham Knight this sense of person and place are missing. For starters the city is too big, and due to some of the gameplay mechanics you're either high above it or at ground level in one of the (all too frequent) "World of Tanks: Gotham Edition" shooting sections (more on which later), neither of which allow for any real involvement in the location. In previous games I always knew where I was and could navigate by landmarks, but AK becomes an exercise in "follow the marker".

    Other elements are missing: In City and Origins the street thugs played a central role in the game, but in AK they may as well not be there. The Predator encounters are few and far between, the environments they occur in are poorly designed, and there's little sense of suspense or tension. One thing I particularly miss is random street brawls; yes, they're available, but they seem pointless somehow -- there's little reason to ever approach street level on foot (and until you've cleared an area of all its tanks it's actually a recipe for death), and apart from the Riddler informants you gain nothing for your trouble.

    If those were its only defects the game wouldn't be so bad -- still the weakest in the series, but enjoyable. What really spoils the experience, though, boils down to two things:

    First, the plot. It's confused, predictable, dull, and at points you have to wonder how Batman can claim to be "the world's greatest detective" when "chemicals are being mixed at the chemical plant" is a surprise to him, or any of the other mind-numbingly obvious "surprises" that the dunderhead can't spot a mile off. Also, while it's true that Bats is a little emotionally unstable, this game paints him as being somewhere on the border between sociopath and psychopath, and while we're endlessly reminded that he "doesn't kill people" it certainly doesn't feel that way at points, particularly when the Batmobile comes in to play...

    ...and the Batmobile is the final nail in the coffin. The first time you get in it it's pretty freakin' sweet and the first time you switch to combat mode and blow up some tanks is fun, but the 100th time you go through the EXACT SAME "shoot loads of tanks" section the novelty has worn off. Despite acquiring upgrades the general combat mechanic remains the same (hold L2, fire a missile, strafe to avoid incoming fire while it recharges, repeat), and you get the feeling these moments are in there simply to justify the vehicle's inclusion. They're dull, repetitive, and feel about as un-Batmanlike as it's possible to be, and the less said about the lengthy, tedious, frustrating, and honest-to-goodness PAINFUL battle against the uber-weapon at the end of Act 2 the better. (The Batmobile even comes in to play in the Riddler side missions -- sure, some are puzzles and mildly diverting, but some are, I kid you not, RACES AGAINST THE CLOCK.)

    I've replayed the previous three instalments several times, each time to 100%, collecting every last Riddler trophy, wiping out all the Most Wanted, the whole nine yards. Arkham Knight, in contrast, is getting traded in now I've finished the main plot (and I only persevered with that out of a desire for it to be over rather than because I gave a hoot about what was going on.

    Origins may have been something of a let down at the time, but in contrast to this appalling mess it's an absolute gem. A bitterly disappointing end to the series; avoid it at all costs.    … Expand
  48. YessirKilla
    Jun 23, 2015
    6
    Well, since everyone is losing their virginity over this game, I might as well review it:

    It was okay. I won't lie, the graphics are phenomenal, the story is good, and the controls aren't bad. HOWEVER! The game does have some problems: There are times when the game wasn't running that well on my PS4 and I sometimes felt that the game didn't really add much new. I also felt that the    Well, since everyone is losing their virginity over this game, I might as well review it:

    It was okay. I won't lie, the graphics are phenomenal, the story is good, and the controls aren't bad. HOWEVER! The game does have some problems: There are times when the game wasn't running that well on my PS4 and I sometimes felt that the game didn't really add much new. I also felt that the Batmobile was a little overpowered at times, as you can just shoot people and run them over.

    So do I recommend it? Only at your own risk. I suggest waiting until the price drops to $40 or something before buying it. At its current state, I feel as if Rocksteady has tricked me out of my money. Go ahead, dislike this comment for not loving this game, I'm just stating my opinion here.    … Expand
  49. Lepmontog
    Jun 23, 2015
    2
    Bought this game with the hope of something new, something exiting, something enthraling. This game did not deliver in any sense whatsoever (except the graphics, which frankly fail to make the game any better). For anybody looking to buy this game, I'd suggest not. I cannot say for sure you'll be dissapointed, but it's just the same from the past games with an added (and extremely overusedBought this game with the hope of something new, something exiting, something enthraling. This game did not deliver in any sense whatsoever (except the graphics, which frankly fail to make the game any better). For anybody looking to buy this game, I'd suggest not. I cannot say for sure you'll be dissapointed, but it's just the same from the past games with an added (and extremely overused vehicle), so maybe try and be cautious with whether you buy this game or not.… Expand
  50. FRAge
    Jun 23, 2015
    0
    Batman Arkham Knight is a game that improves on the combat and graphics from previous games in the Batman franchise but everything else suffers because of that, the missions are simple and predictable, the bat mobile which is supposed to be a genre defining feature ends up being pointless and repetitive. This game was WAY to hyped!
  51. alexakosman
    Jul 3, 2015
    8
    So basicly the batman,after its first game(Arhkam Aylum)which was pretty good,didnt really manage to offer something new from the first to the third-there was a small leap with the second being open world but the second and the third were almost the same which was very tiresome to repeat...
    BUT here come the Arhkam Knight,with the most major change being the Batmobile!
    Well i've got to    So basicly the batman,after its first game(Arhkam Aylum)which was pretty good,didnt really manage to offer something new from the first to the third-there was a small leap with the second being open world but the second and the third were almost the same which was very tiresome to repeat...
    BUT here come the Arhkam Knight,with the most major change being the Batmobile!
    Well i've got to say Batmobile is pretty awesome,its like adding another 50 % of the gameplay-since half of the time almost u are using the batmobile-and suddenly u play a different game than the 3 games before.
    Now the batmobile itself,it is georgeous,it feels georgeous but it lacks on some parts :
    1)It has extreme handlings making it pretty OP in the game.
    2)there is too much gameplay with it
    3)it get repeatitive,not easly,but it gets

    Now,lets not forget this is a new-gen game and on this part Batman does a good job too!
    The world is not massive like witcher 3 for example but it is so detailed making an outstanding atmosphere and combining the city while using ur car on chasing thugs and **** its an impresive feeling

    So overall u would say this game is pretty amazing,however,the most dissapointing thing for me is the combat!Although they add some new mechanics like enviroment knock-out(batman never kills,although he smashes their skulls)or multy-takedown and stuff,the combat seems very easy even on hard difficulty and it is completely souless...the thugs can be like 100 yet they hit in total slower than u do alone,batman is acting like the nightwing when he jumps from one corner to another 10 feet away corner,the sounds are ridicoulous and thugs fall down like puppets...i know its pretty much the same with the old games but with this potentiall and the atmosphere it feels even worse,having granded that we have played 3 more batman games with the same fking combat system...

    Overall its a very good game and i think is worth buying,i just feel like all these stuff could have been added on batman origins or even batman city 4-5 years ago,having the ultimatum of a game!    … Expand
  52. Youngybhoy1988
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    8 may seem a little harsh but i have to say i was a bit let down by arkham knight compared with arkham city, theres plenty of positives to this game, it looks great, the hand to hand combat and stealth are brilliant as usual, very cool well acted story, cool little puzzles, the 2 things that drag the score down are, 1.The batmobile, you spend far too much time in the batmobile doing the8 may seem a little harsh but i have to say i was a bit let down by arkham knight compared with arkham city, theres plenty of positives to this game, it looks great, the hand to hand combat and stealth are brilliant as usual, very cool well acted story, cool little puzzles, the 2 things that drag the score down are, 1.The batmobile, you spend far too much time in the batmobile doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which eventually will give you severe brain damage, 2. The ending, no spoilers but there are 2 endings, the 1st when you complete the story is fine since it tells you that 100% completion will give you the full ending, after wasting hours doing repetitive side quests i was left really disappointed by the full ending to such an epic trilogy, my advice is unless you're a trophy hunter dont bother with the 100% completion just finish the main story… Expand
  53. Dukemang
    Feb 13, 2016
    7
    I've played all of the Arkham games to date, and I have to say that Arkham Knight was ok to say the least. I did enjoy playing the main story but it got way too predictable as the game went on. Scarecrow is an excellent villain and was portrayed well for the majority of the time. Having a massive Gotham at your disposal was fun too, and you could do a lot in your free time when not doingI've played all of the Arkham games to date, and I have to say that Arkham Knight was ok to say the least. I did enjoy playing the main story but it got way too predictable as the game went on. Scarecrow is an excellent villain and was portrayed well for the majority of the time. Having a massive Gotham at your disposal was fun too, and you could do a lot in your free time when not doing any main quests. I will say this though, the game still has the same repetitive fighting style and the bat-mobile is awful at controlling. Many of the side quests can get tedious as well, on top of trying to deal with enemy vehicles that pack a huge punch. I will say that this game isn't the best Arkham game but it is worth buying. It may not have a ton of replay value, but it's a nice game that wraps up the series.… Expand
  54. DaKinkyCthulhu
    Jul 14, 2015
    8
    To start on a positive, the graphics on the PS4 are truly stunning. Not only do the character models look brilliant and really show the facial expressions and weathered effects of the characters but they make the surroundings feel real and are a blast to explore. Gotham City is lively and feels like a run down city which is helped by the constant rain which just adds to the visual candy.To start on a positive, the graphics on the PS4 are truly stunning. Not only do the character models look brilliant and really show the facial expressions and weathered effects of the characters but they make the surroundings feel real and are a blast to explore. Gotham City is lively and feels like a run down city which is helped by the constant rain which just adds to the visual candy. The visuals in this game really show what the PS4 is capable of and it is definitely the best looking game in my collection.

    Of course, the visuals are just the icing on the cake and when I play through a game I like to enjoy the story as it makes the experience all that more satisfying. Unfortunately, the story was fairly mediocre at best. I did enjoy thoroughly playing through the story for the most part but it wasn't gripping and certain aspects were a little too predictable. The new character who was actually originally made for the game is given in the title and known as the Arkham Knight. I feel like this character was slightly lazy and could've been used better in the story as the only reason he wants batman dead is because "ooh I hate batman the most and I know his tricks so I can kill him.". As well as being underdeveloped it was made extremely obvious who the Arkham Knight's identity was with the foreshadowing which was practically writing his name on the walls. It seems evident that the arkham knight was forced into the story in order the keep the word "Arkham" in the game title as when he is inevitably defeated (is that really a spoiler?) it makes no difference to the story as Scarecrow was the one actually threatening Gotham City and posing any sort of a threat. The Arkham Knight aside, the rest of the villains were portrayed very well with the exception of the riddler looking like he's going through a midlife crisis and can't even bring himself to button up his shirt anymore but nevertheless the entire cast were voiced wonderfully and the script writing was engaging and well written. I especially loved the lines the thugs would randomly spew out as you were travelling along Gotham City and I found myself laughing at a lot of the things that were said. Most of the things they came out with were actually relevant to the plot too which was always very fun to hear. There were multiple references to Arkham City and it was clear that the plot may have been more enjoyable had I played the previous games but the story is enjoyable to both veterans and newcomers alike.

    Finally the most important feature of any video game: the gameplay. First off the game is almost perfectly optimized for PS4 and works like a charm. I say almost because I did encounter a few glitches throughout my experience including a "falling through the floor" glitch which I would say is probably fairly rare and I'm just stupid. With that out of the way I think it is best that I point out the obvious fly in the ointment: the batmobile. Yes, what has been the main promotion for this game and what fans have supposedly been begging for since the first Arkham game was released is finally here and of course they've crammed it down our throats at every opportunity they got and after a while it becomes hard to breathe. In my opinion one of the main flaws of this game is indeed the main gimmick of this game and like all gimmicks the effect wears off quickly when you're using it for almost every mission in the story. As I have said previously I did thoroughly enjoy the story but in an attempt to make the game more "badass" the batmobile is needlessly slapped around your face until well after your cheeks have torn off. Whilst I didn't hate the batmobile, I did get extremely sick of it, especially towards the end of the game as the combat does not change in the slightest. There are two modes for the batmobile: driving and battle mode. Obviously the driving mode is for speeding around Gotham City and despite the floaty controls I didn't have too much of a problem with the feel of racing around in the dark knights compensator but then there is the battle mode which believe me you will know all about by the end. The batmobile is used in every chance they can possibly get to fight off tanks and it gets very monotonous as despite the upgrades and additional perks the fights are repetitive and become boring especially when they're not even challenging. Even most bosses are replaced by tank battles which was very disappointing as any climax is destroyed by the boring action shooting. Luckily it's not used much in the side missions which are actually really fun and add a lot to the experience. Also when the combat is used it is extremely fun and smooth and despite being simple to learn it soon gets very challenging to master but I found myself purposely fighting thugs just to use it more. There are also stealth missions which I am horrible at but they were tough and fun to figure out ways of taking out thugs without being seeing as it was done very well.    … Expand
  55. EarlessSpark027
    Jul 24, 2015
    8
    The final entry in Rocksteady's Arkham knight series is a mixed bag; while technically impressive and incredibly fluid, the overall feels like a missed opportunity. The story is quite good but most certainly the weakest out of the franchise due to the fact that it's predictable(with one exception that saves the story from being weak) and 80% of it takes after director Christopher Nolan'sThe final entry in Rocksteady's Arkham knight series is a mixed bag; while technically impressive and incredibly fluid, the overall feels like a missed opportunity. The story is quite good but most certainly the weakest out of the franchise due to the fact that it's predictable(with one exception that saves the story from being weak) and 80% of it takes after director Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Rises. The combat is excellent, easily the best in a Rocksteady game to date; the voice acting is top notch, the characters are great, the graphics are amazing. And that's all the pros of the game.
    The side missions are fun but weaker than the ones in Arkham City; the Riddler challenges aren't that interesting anymore since they've been done again and again; and the batmobile, which is a mixed bag in and of itself. It feels very fluid and fun to drive it throughout the(rather small and lifeless) city, but the part where it turns into a tank and fights drones, while fun, gets a little repetitive at one point.
    If you are a Batman fan like I am, then you certainly must buy this game; if you're not, you might still enjoy the excellent combat and entertaining batmobile rides. Love it or hate it, this game is a good, albeit faulty, send off for Rocksteady's version of the The Dark Knight.    … Expand
  56. MarcoYolo
    May 6, 2016
    8
    Smooth combat, glorious graphics, a cool (yet predictable) villain, a Batmobile, and an open city.
    Batmobile combat got stale pretty quick sadly and I often opted to glide around the city in favour of it. Unfortunately 10 seconds later I was forced back into vehicle combat for the sake of a mission/side mission. Stealth segments were done well with more ways to takedown and strike fear    Smooth combat, glorious graphics, a cool (yet predictable) villain, a Batmobile, and an open city.
    Batmobile combat got stale pretty quick sadly and I often opted to glide around the city in favour of it. Unfortunately 10 seconds later I was forced back into vehicle combat for the sake of a mission/side mission. Stealth segments were done well with more ways to takedown and strike fear into your enemies.
    Solid game, if you liked the other Arkham games you'll like this one too.    … Expand
  57. Mando44646
    Jul 24, 2015
    8
    The Arkham games continue to be fantastic. Though I really wish that we had more play time as other characters, especially Nightwing and Robin. Why are others like Huntress or Bat Woman also not present or playable in this?

    Rocksteady also continues to struggle with making boss fights significant, and a few were particularly disappointing in this. Oh and the Batmobile was fun, but way    The Arkham games continue to be fantastic. Though I really wish that we had more play time as other characters, especially Nightwing and Robin. Why are others like Huntress or Bat Woman also not present or playable in this?

    Rocksteady also continues to struggle with making boss fights significant, and a few were particularly disappointing in this. Oh and the Batmobile was fun, but way too forced.

    (and please, for the love of the gods, remove the need to get all the stupid Riddler trophies to get the final ending)    … Expand
  58. angelooliveira
    Aug 28, 2015
    8
    Bem produzido e com vários recursos ja conhecidos e melhorados. Algumas cenas são bem legais e parece mais um filme, aliás o jogo tem um gráfico espetacular.

    Para quem é fã da série vai curtir. Nao entendo tantas criticas, quando o hype é alto dá nisso. Se você jogou os anteriores, vai perceber a preocupação com a ligação dos fatos anteriores. Você usa o carro de dois modos    Bem produzido e com vários recursos ja conhecidos e melhorados. Algumas cenas são bem legais e parece mais um filme, aliás o jogo tem um gráfico espetacular.

    Para quem é fã da série vai curtir. Nao entendo tantas criticas, quando o hype é alto dá nisso. Se você jogou os anteriores, vai perceber a preocupação com a ligação dos fatos anteriores.

    Você usa o carro de dois modos diferentes, o aprendizado dos recursos ocorre durante o jogo e a história até convence. É um título pra ter e jogar com calma.    … Expand
  59. ii_like_bl00d
    Jul 30, 2015
    8
    This game is good, very good in fact and much better in terms of gameplay than it's predecessor, Arkham City. Where it falls short, however is the story. Although some people might think that scarecrow was a particularly good choice for the villain, to me he seemed less impressive than the villains you fight in the side missions. The story to me just felt too predictable, everythingThis game is good, very good in fact and much better in terms of gameplay than it's predecessor, Arkham City. Where it falls short, however is the story. Although some people might think that scarecrow was a particularly good choice for the villain, to me he seemed less impressive than the villains you fight in the side missions. The story to me just felt too predictable, everything happens as you expect it to, for me there were no surprises. But that doesn't interfere with the superb gameplay which is, quite frankly so perfect that you have to admire the developers skill. In terms of the batmobile entering the fray. It's functionable, easy to use once you get used to it. As an addition however, considering the gameplay I don't think it was necessary, the game holds up, even without the batmobile.

    This game absolutely nails how it feels to be Batman. Playing it and enjoying the ride makes me want to go back to the previous games. Very good.    … Expand
  60. sammythelord
    Sep 18, 2015
    8
    First of all its fair to say, Im not the biggest fan of the franchise and picked up the game because there was not much else to play in summer, but I was pleasantly surprised, it didnt have too many puzzles like previous games, action and fights are very good, sometimes the special moves were not too responsive, other than that its really entertaining to watch. Stealth approach is quiteFirst of all its fair to say, Im not the biggest fan of the franchise and picked up the game because there was not much else to play in summer, but I was pleasantly surprised, it didnt have too many puzzles like previous games, action and fights are very good, sometimes the special moves were not too responsive, other than that its really entertaining to watch. Stealth approach is quite rewarding too, and there were not too many situation where the game would be forcing me to it, so U can choose your approach. Driving wasn't that great, I found myself crashing too often, but the tank battles were great, I would say its one of my favorite parts of the game. Story has a few surprising twists and its quite dark, and it is quite bold and there are big things going on. So overall it was a very enjoyable experience, with a few flaws and some sort of WOW factor was kinda missing, it all works well, but nothing really blown me away.… Expand
  61. Batmanplayer
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    Amazing game, the open world is very well designed and the new abilities in combat and predator are great. I do think that there are too many tank battles;however, other than that great game.
  62. dwagner13
    Aug 21, 2015
    8
    This is by no means a bad game. It is actually a very good game on its own; it just isn't the excellent conclusion we were all expecting...

    First, the melee and vehicle combat... As always, the melee combat was superb, although I thought there were too many advanced combos, and it was easier just to stick to the standard combos. For the most part, I enjoyed the use of the Batmobile in    This is by no means a bad game. It is actually a very good game on its own; it just isn't the excellent conclusion we were all expecting...

    First, the melee and vehicle combat... As always, the melee combat was superb, although I thought there were too many advanced combos, and it was easier just to stick to the standard combos. For the most part, I enjoyed the use of the Batmobile in this game, but the multiple vehicle stealth sections were terribly implemented. There were too many forced Batmobile sections and sometimes it seemed that Batman was taking a backseat to his own car...

    Up next, story and characterization... The story was decent: it was good enough to keep you going through the story without it seeming like a chore, but it was not as good as I would have liked. The Arkham Knight reveal was poor and predictable, and his character was a more annoying than menacing. There were multiple clue drops throughout the game, but not in a subtle way though. It's very obvious by the team he is revealed who he is. In fact, much of the story is predictable, not bad, but predictable. Scarecrow was O.K., but he didn't feel like the main villain and the reasoning behind his plans didn't really add up, I thought. The creative implementation of the Joker was a highlight though, and Mark Hamill was a treat, as always.

    Up next, graphics and setting... The graphics are great, not the best, but very good. And the stormy, murky atmosphere was also fantastic. This game takes place in Gotham City so it is a little disappointing that it doesn't feel like a city. As soon as the game starts up, you're given reason to think you'll be playing in this bustling city. It is then immediately evacuated so only criminals remain... Also the fact that this game takes place over a SINGLE night, is a little unrealistic. You easily play this game for over 20 hours and it's supposed to be a single Halloween night. A look at a drizzly and gray Gotham during the day would have been nice to see. Overall, this beautiful city just feels empty with some collectibles scattered throughout.

    Batman was a solid addition, but a lackluster conclusion, to the Batman: Arkham series. It's closer to a 7 than an 8, but I'm trying to even out the unfair scores.    … Expand
  63. AndySwaggly
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never before have I been as captivated by a game as I did here, I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed this game, all around one of the best games I have played in decades. If not ever. I started off being very aggravated by the idea of Paul Dini not playing a large part in the writing this time around. But they pulled it off very well. This is without a doubt the Best Arkham game I have played.

    The only problem I have with it is the 3 endings. The first ending you get is flawless, top job to Rocksteady. The second is.. I don't want to say **** but I feel it's an accurate description, The third is meh. I thought after getting 100% completion (in game) there would be a good ending third ending but I was left unsatisfied. however it did not take away from the overall gaming experience. This is definitely next gen. The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is flawless, the bat mobile is awesome and My god when the Joker popped up I was screaming with excitement, that was the only time a game ever got me to be genuinely shocked and very excited. I dislike how there weren't any great boss fights but I like the narrative enough to forgive that.

    The Story is the best of the Arkham games, the gameplay is better than ever, the bat mobile is incredible, and the first ending, marvellous job guys. It was a great way to end the Arkham series by being able to lock up all the villains too, that was a nice touch :). I rate Batman Arkham Knight 10/10. In my opinion This will be my GOTY, that is of course is battlefront doesn't wipe the flaw.    … Expand
  64. PsychoShane123
    Feb 15, 2017
    8
    Fluid game-play, fantastic presentation and an intriguing story make this game a fitting way to end a already outstanding trilogy. .
  65. PhilipBlake
    Sep 12, 2019
    7
    Welcome to World of Tank Gotham Edition! Kind of...
    Batman Arkham Knight is overall a pretty good game, the visual aspect is really well done, this is a great open world in Gotham, the voice acting and music score was really awesome and the main story is well conceived. Most of the main mission are really interesting and nice to play. The wrong part came from the side mission, most of    Welcome to World of Tank Gotham Edition! Kind of...
    Batman Arkham Knight is overall a pretty good game, the visual aspect is really well done, this is a great open world in Gotham, the voice acting and music score was really awesome and the main story is well conceived. Most of the main mission are really interesting and nice to play. The wrong part came from the side mission, most of them are really annoying and absolutely unnecessary, most of them does not feet the main story at all. And the very wrong part came from the Batmobile mission, and there's really a lot of them. This looks like an eternal battle with stupid tanks and all these parts are exactly the same. Just boring as a World of Tanks game was. That's sad since this is really about reduce the quality of the game, and even if you choose to do not do the side mission you have anyway a lot of them in the main arc missions too. And what is really wrong is you need to do all the side missions if you expect to have to correct complete ending and that's a shame since as I've said the game is really good otherwise.    … Expand
  66. Unbiased_Critic
    Oct 18, 2015
    10
    From the interactive cut scenes (NOT QTE) to the flawless presentation on all fronts, Arkham Knight will delight ALL but the most devoted Arkham fan, simply because much of what is in the game is an extreme refinement of previous games.
  67. pioop33
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    This game is great. The combat is amazing as usual, the stealth sequences are great and even better than it was in arkham city.The graphics are just so good.The only gripe i have is the batmobile's combat mode is overused and not as entertaining as the combat or the stealth moments. The story is really good also which makes it my second favourite game in the arkham trilogy. Overall, thisThis game is great. The combat is amazing as usual, the stealth sequences are great and even better than it was in arkham city.The graphics are just so good.The only gripe i have is the batmobile's combat mode is overused and not as entertaining as the combat or the stealth moments. The story is really good also which makes it my second favourite game in the arkham trilogy. Overall, this is a great game and a great conclusion to the arkham trilogy.… Expand
  68. fabricioss
    Jul 19, 2015
    10
    Best Batman game ever. Super clever puzzles, excellent and satisfying combat. The introduction of the Bat-mobile was very well made, I thought it would be on rails, but actually you can go almost anywhere even vertically sometimes. A nice range of different activities makes it diversified. Buildings around the city look unique and there is lots of attention to details.
  69. CoNn3r_B
    Jul 13, 2015
    9
    So close to perfect...

    Batman Arkham Knight is a beautiful game with tasteful visuals, a deep and engaging story and a combat system that is as smooth as ever, but there is a few things which brings it down. The Gameworld is the prettiest it's ever been with a massive open world full of stuff to do, Gotham looks pretty in its ugliness from the intimidating skyscrapers to the    So close to perfect...

    Batman Arkham Knight is a beautiful game with tasteful visuals, a deep and engaging story and a combat system that is as smooth as ever, but there is a few things which brings it down.

    The Gameworld is the prettiest it's ever been with a massive open world full of stuff to do, Gotham looks pretty in its ugliness from the intimidating skyscrapers to the glistening wet streets. The enemies are well detailed with believable facial expressions and body movements and Batman looks awesome in his new suit. This game makes even Robin look cool.

    The combat isn't just copy and pasted from Arkham City either, they've added new counters, new enemy tactics, new gadgets and new enemy combatants. The predator sections are awesome with new movement systems that allow you to move around and take out enemies smoothly but it's still challenging, one misstep and you mess up your grove and get pounded buy a horde of goons.

    The Most wanted missions are also something worth sinking your teeth into if you crave more bad guy brutalisation, most are check list occupation missions like disable the gun tower but others allow you to take on super villains such as Two-Face or the Riddler. The side missions have story elements that actually matter which I think is how side missions should be done.

    The story is engaging and keeps you on edge, it does pull some cheap shots though for the sake of drama and you figure out who the Arkham Knight is quite early if you pay attention which ruins the surprise.

    The Batmobile is where the game looses its 10/10 because even though getting around would be a pain in the a** and the gameplay is fun, the game relies too much on it making most of the boss fights tank battles, one which annoyed me so much is that Deathstoke my favourite villain is restricted to an easy tank battle and then defeated with a single hit, I personally wanted to go mano e mano and have a proper fist fight but alas they cheated me out of my satisfaction there.

    All in all this game is a near perfect homage to the Batman Arkham series and is worthy of our respect.

    Thank you Rocksteady for one hell of a ride.    … Expand
  70. Trevez85
    Jul 8, 2015
    8
    So. Many. TANK BATTLES!!! Everything in this game is great and perfectly refined; story, the openworld city of Gotham, new combat and predator options, new enemies and I even enjoyed the riddler puzzle solving with the use of the batmobile. Side missions are brilliantly varied and balanced. I didn't even mind the odd tank battle side quest. But why oh WHY did Rocksteady decide that almostSo. Many. TANK BATTLES!!! Everything in this game is great and perfectly refined; story, the openworld city of Gotham, new combat and predator options, new enemies and I even enjoyed the riddler puzzle solving with the use of the batmobile. Side missions are brilliantly varied and balanced. I didn't even mind the odd tank battle side quest. But why oh WHY did Rocksteady decide that almost every meaningful supervillian encounter will be decided by a flipping tank battle?!
    Arkham Asylam, City (especially) and even Origins proved how creative and exhilarating boss encounters could be, yet it is nigh on no existent. Every time I got my hopes up of a great boss encounter, I was faced with yet ANOTHER, more tedious than the last tank battle...even worse - STEALTH tank battle!
    This gradually ebbed away at the fun in this game for me, leaving me slightly underwhelmed by the experience after loving all the previous games so much. I don't live for just the boss fights, but enjoyed them so much in the last games that I had high expectations that were treacherously dashed.
    Still a great game on so many levels, but Why Rocksteady, Why?    … Expand
  71. Lazlo21
    Jul 16, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this is the final game in the acclaimed arkham franchise, I can say the series will not go out on a sour note. It offers fun, entertaining, varied gameplay, a story which is more about character drama and relationships more than previous arkham games, and great visuals and animations.

    The story centers around batman saving a deserted Gotham from scarecrow and his accomplice, the new villain on the block: the arkham knight. It sounds simple yes, but paired with the amazing performances of actors such as Kevin conroy, Jonathan banks, and John Noble, many plot twists, and the character development and drama that goes on in between segments of bashing thug's heads in, makes it a hell of a ride. While the arkham Knights true identity is a letdown, and comic book fans will know miles away, it has plenty of other surprises in store, and a final act which made me cry tears of joy as they did the establishing shot. Overall, I enjoyed the main story.

    Peppered throughout the huge open world are many side quests to participate in. The "most wanted" jobs consist of you taking out some of gotham's worst, and foiling their schemes. Included are two-face, whose goal is to rob banks, penguin, whose gun shipments must be destroyed, and of course the riddler, who has his ever presence all over the hub with his precious green trophies. One spoiler I am going to include is that deathstroke is in the game, and wants revenge after the events of arkham origins. I was excited, for he was the highlight of that game for me. I expected his boss fight to be arkham origins 5x, But nope, just a tank battle. One spoiler that I am not going to include, is my favorite most wanted mission, which finds batman tracking bodies to a mysterious serial killer, and one of bat man's wackiest foes. That was a better boss battle than deathstroke's. Overall though, these side missions offered much variety and a good 10+ hours of gameplay after the main story.

    The gameplay is as good as ever in this one. It consists of the usuals, beating up thugs with epic free flow combat, gliding around the city from above, and (my favorite part of arkham games) the stealthy predator encounters. Combat is a highlight, introducing many different enemy types and gadgets. Predator on the other hand, falls just short for me in arkham knight. Most of the encounters take place outside, taking away the claustrophobic, enclosed sections that the other games had. The huge new feature though (which you know from the trailers) is the ability to drive the batmobile. I found driving the thing immensely fun, speeding after thugs and militia is extremely entertaining. Tank combat on the other hand. These tank encounters are way too many throughout the game, not to mention they got boring fast after the first 5 or so. The good thing though is that this adds more variety to the gameplay.

    For me, batman: arkham knight is the second best arkham game (the first being asylum.) I had a blast the whole trip, and it is a perfect conclusion for rocksteady's epic arkham trilogy. 8/10    … Expand
  72. Olskoolah
    Jul 14, 2015
    9
    Well this sure as hell came as a surprise. I have played all the Arkham games but never really got that invested in them, I would do the story missions and when credits rolled I was done. I had so much fun with this game that i beat it and kept going until I reached over 90 percent completion. The only thing i didn't do was the Riddler missions because I just don't have the time orWell this sure as hell came as a surprise. I have played all the Arkham games but never really got that invested in them, I would do the story missions and when credits rolled I was done. I had so much fun with this game that i beat it and kept going until I reached over 90 percent completion. The only thing i didn't do was the Riddler missions because I just don't have the time or patience to find 300 of those damn things. All in all it was a damn good game and I had a lot of fun. 9/10… Expand
  73. deathreaper180
    Jul 18, 2015
    9
    This was most likely one of the BEST Batman games I have ever played. And I thought it couldn't get better after City. Arkham Knight takes the whole "Last Night of the Batman" scenario which we've seen done several time in things such as The Dark Knight Rises or The Dark Knight Returns and gives it its own uniquely perfect twist. The gameplay is solid. You can see RockSteady has reallyThis was most likely one of the BEST Batman games I have ever played. And I thought it couldn't get better after City. Arkham Knight takes the whole "Last Night of the Batman" scenario which we've seen done several time in things such as The Dark Knight Rises or The Dark Knight Returns and gives it its own uniquely perfect twist. The gameplay is solid. You can see RockSteady has really refined the freeflow system since they first came out with Asylum. The graphics are most likely the best I've ever seen in a PS4 game so far. And I loved the graphical look of games like Far Cry 4, Bloodborne, and even Assassins Creed Unity. Though no game is without its quirks. The Batmobile I love. It takes time to get used to it and RockSteady really forces it upon you to use it constantly. Batman has way too many gadgets in this game too. We know he has all those pouches but he cant carry all those things. But overall besides those few things. This is Game of the Year for a reason. Also on another note: For those into DLC- There's some cool stuff being announced but they aren't delivering the overall appeal to games in the DLC. I would say wait it out and check updates to find out which ones are good to buy packs separately… Expand
  74. mattitude28
    Jul 18, 2015
    9
    Batman Arkham Knight isn't the best of the series because of the tank mode for the batmobile(mostly the stealth aspect) and the story isn't the best in the series but it is the best gameplay and graphically wise when it comes down to it
  75. Matintheflat
    Jul 26, 2015
    9
    What a game! Looks, sounds, plays brilliantly! Story is typical Batman, yes admittedly nothing new but executed well with enough edge of your seat moments coupled with action a plenty. Yes there are times when the sheer volume of drones or bad guys sporting machine guns, shock gloves and blades are a little bit frustrating but satisfying when they fall and I guess that is the whole pointWhat a game! Looks, sounds, plays brilliantly! Story is typical Batman, yes admittedly nothing new but executed well with enough edge of your seat moments coupled with action a plenty. Yes there are times when the sheer volume of drones or bad guys sporting machine guns, shock gloves and blades are a little bit frustrating but satisfying when they fall and I guess that is the whole point of being the caped crusader, being out manned and out gunned yet still coming up victorious. The Bat mobile serves as a break up from swinging from roof top to roof top and beating hench men to a pulp and if like me you don't mind the drone shooting there is a particularly satisfying part towards the end of the game triggered by a count down and then BOOM!.
    Overall very very good and well worth the time invested.    … Expand
  76. ninjanickx10
    Jul 28, 2015
    9
    This game starts out great! It opens up with a amazing panorama that really shows off the PS4's capabilities. The fighting is basically PERFECT all the way through and through. It never gets repetitive with a ton of new fighting mechanics and enemy types. You can also upgrade for more combo moves witch really switches things up. The upgrade system is very well rounded. You can chooseThis game starts out great! It opens up with a amazing panorama that really shows off the PS4's capabilities. The fighting is basically PERFECT all the way through and through. It never gets repetitive with a ton of new fighting mechanics and enemy types. You can also upgrade for more combo moves witch really switches things up. The upgrade system is very well rounded. You can choose through a variety of large upgrades such as weapons and armor on the Batmobile. Speaking of the batmobile, aka the most controversial thing about the game. It is very well done in a way that lets you drive around and have lots of fun with it. But they should have stopped there. They keep forcing you into batmobile puzzles and just waves of the same drones over and over witch do get very frustrating and very annoying throughout the game. The plot is very good in my opinion. In the near beginning that is basically just amazing. I won't spoil obviously but prepare to be surprised. Yes the Arkham Knight's Identity is very obvious to any comic book fan or just basically someone with knowledge of the Batman Universe. But there were some plot twists that kept things interesting.… Expand
  77. rajudgamer
    Aug 10, 2015
    8
    Pros & Cons for this game :

    Pros : Graphics (One of the best looking ps4 game), story (I loved the story), Inclusion of Joker (This was one of the best parts of the game), Sound design, Gameplay (Similar gameplay but tweaked in a good way), Batmobile (I loved the batmobile - I know I will be the first to say this), City of Arkham (this city is larger as well as taller which makes the    Pros & Cons for this game :

    Pros : Graphics (One of the best looking ps4 game), story (I loved the story), Inclusion of Joker (This was one of the best parts of the game), Sound design, Gameplay (Similar gameplay but tweaked in a good way), Batmobile (I loved the batmobile - I know I will be the first to say this), City of Arkham (this city is larger as well as taller which makes the gliding awesome).

    Cons : No boss fights (Few are there but I do not count them as a boss fight), Arkham knight (the character as well as the reveal was disappointing), Cobra tank fights (this part was terrible), Ending (There is no problem with the ending, my problem was I had to complete all the riddler challenges to see the actual ending of the game which was boring).

    Overall this is a must buy game for Batman & Arkham fans. There were no issues with the Batmobile fights (it had to be included orelse people would have been criticising saying this is as same as Arkham city), the main problem was no boss fights & Arkham knight (Duhhhhhhh).

    NOTE : This game has the best rain effects. :)    … Expand
  78. gurugames
    Aug 20, 2015
    8
    really enjoyed playing this game... the look and feel of this game has improved greatly from previous iterations. Graphics are great... game play is well balanced and I love the way they are pushing boundaries. I get why some people are complaining with where they went with this, but I personally loved it and have spent hours on end playing it.
  79. Lukassliw
    Aug 23, 2015
    8
    I think it's good old Batman maybe bat mobile wasn't good idea (too many missions with this car can started annoying ) sad that's last game about Batman from Rocksteady but ending was amazing :)
  80. Chema1983
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    Siguiendo la tonica de los Batman, un gran juego, con un gran apartado visual.
    20 horas minimos, haciendo misiones secundarias.
    Si te gusta el mundo de Batman, no debes perderte este juego.
  81. HENCHMAN
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    Graphics were sick along with grapple launching and flying accross the city. I found the game challenging at times which is a must. Loved the actual riddler challenges that made you think. Thats the only way to get value out of a game like this. Had to replay many missions which were upsetting while playing but rewarding in the end, I do wish it were a bit longer. Maybe i just had tooGraphics were sick along with grapple launching and flying accross the city. I found the game challenging at times which is a must. Loved the actual riddler challenges that made you think. Thats the only way to get value out of a game like this. Had to replay many missions which were upsetting while playing but rewarding in the end, I do wish it were a bit longer. Maybe i just had too much time on my hands Story was enjoyable and playing as other characters was cool. lastly, the Batmobile was sick!!!… Expand
  82. The_Garays
    Sep 4, 2015
    9
    This was an epic saga closure game. BE THE BATMAN!

    Seriously, this game is amazing, the storyline, the characters, graphics, bs, atmosphere! Everything matches with what a Batman game should be: Dark, tormented and intense! I love the stealth mode, but I also enjoy kicking everyones asses in the middle of the street: "This is MY city, get the hell outta here!". The batmobile    This was an epic saga closure game. BE THE BATMAN!

    Seriously, this game is amazing, the storyline, the characters, graphics, bs, atmosphere! Everything matches with what a Batman game should be: Dark, tormented and intense!

    I love the stealth mode, but I also enjoy kicking everyones asses in the middle of the street: "This is MY city, get the hell outta here!". The batmobile controlers didn't feel very natural to me at the beginning, but once you have a couple of hours driving it around the city you feel more comfortable.

    This game double checks everything: Action, stealth, persecutions with the batmobile, riddles, puzzles, races, tank fight! But there was one thing I missed, a real epic final boss fight with Scarecrow, that's the only thing I would change, everything else was awesome.

    Let's see if the DLC don't fall short with the game, I hope they don't!    … Expand
  83. TyphoonHamster
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    If you are a fan of the Arkham series then you are in for a treat. Arkham Knight brings a big heaping dose of everything great from the past games along with introducing some new initiatives that make it feel particularly unique in the Arkham series lineup. The combat system and upgrade system are back form the previous games. The combat flows better than ever and the animations reallyIf you are a fan of the Arkham series then you are in for a treat. Arkham Knight brings a big heaping dose of everything great from the past games along with introducing some new initiatives that make it feel particularly unique in the Arkham series lineup. The combat system and upgrade system are back form the previous games. The combat flows better than ever and the animations really give you a brutal sense of joy when you go to clobbering a bunch of brutes in a dark alley. Some complain that it is a bit button mashy, and I agree that overall it is, but that doesn't make it any less fun. I like to focus on the beatdown I'm unleashing rather than complex button combinations. To add some complexity you can really focus on using the various finishers that become available or you can change the difficulty and play without prompts to block/evade. This makes fighting a large group substantially more difficult without changing the experience too much. The upgrade system as been changed a little bit. You get upgrade points by completing side missions and can spend at your discretion. This is a nice way to incentivize the side missions. They are fun and all but get a bit old after rescuing the 13th firefighter or taking down the 74th militia checkpoint. There are not that many but it feels that way. I have read a lot about people hating the batmobile portion of the game. I actually enjoyed rampaging through town in Batman's pimpmobile and the tank battles but it does feel like it was focused on a bit too much. It just felt forced down my throat about 3/4s the way through the game. Boss battles were a bit of a letdown compared to previous games, especially a certain tank battle when all the militia have been defeated. There weren't that many boss battles that really felt integral to the game. They were just there to give you a taste of the rogues gallery and that's about it. The story was fun and felt totally like a Batman storyline. The big reveal was a bit of a letdown but I think they made up for it with the great sequence inside of Batman's subconscious. Overall, this game is a must buy for anyone even barely interested in the Arkham games. It has it's flaws (I hate the Riddler trophies!) but the fun will far outweigh them. Lastly, the DLCs are wayyyyyyyyyyyy too short fyi.… Expand
  84. IAMGEOFFREY99
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fun, massive and completely awesome in every way! If not the repetitive, overpowered batmobile action that is built into this game it would be a 10 BUT forget that! The campaign is interesting, (spoilers) the way that the Joker killing joke stuff and death in the family stuff link into the campaign is amazing, it all makes sense and the suspense is enough too keep you on the edge of your seat with excitement! The dual play mechanic is BY FAR one of the most fun things in this game! and the regular combat could be one one of the best combat mechanics in gaming! AND beyond all of this, they still don't forget batmans code of conduct, he doesn't kill! this game is worth your money if you want a open world, superhero game! hope you enjoyed this review c: .… Expand
  85. Kawsgard
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    Batman: Arkham Knight is a game that could be "perfect", but fails in some points.
    The game concludes the so well made history that started in Arkham Asylum and has excellent graphics.
    The gameplay remains very good, like the previous ones. The final balance is extremely positive and Batman got the conclusion it deserves in the hands of Rocksteady.
  86. itsmebenhur
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very wonderful game.Excellent graphics.Gotham City is wonderful.Nice story.Worth purchasing.This game is better than infamous second son.this game is going to create another sensation.… Expand
  87. Ryanstone
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    Batman Arkham Knight is the game that defines "next-gen" simple because of all the features it brings to the table.The batmobile is a very challenging point in the finally of Rocksteadys legendary series,but when mastered,its phenomenal.People seem to take shoots at the batmobile because its too "difficult" but be honest....games are supposed to be challenging. This game has the bestBatman Arkham Knight is the game that defines "next-gen" simple because of all the features it brings to the table.The batmobile is a very challenging point in the finally of Rocksteadys legendary series,but when mastered,its phenomenal.People seem to take shoots at the batmobile because its too "difficult" but be honest....games are supposed to be challenging. This game has the best visuals,story line,and game-play in any game that's been put out on the current gen so far.The game-play is highly addictive,along with the best combat that's ever been put into a video game. Do yourself a favor and play through the experience.… Expand
  88. Crux037
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    Such an epic ending. I feel pity for the problems with the PC version, because with the consoles it's just... just perfect. Good move Rocksteady. Farewell Arkham Series.
  89. BeckettGaming
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    Arkham Knight is a beautiful game in graphics and world design, The amount of detail that's gone it to the city is astounding easter eggs, scenery and more it's a vibrant city waiting to be explored. The story is gripping and lure's you into further and further and is around one big question "Who is the Arkham Knight" even the first mission when you meet the Knight you feel you'veArkham Knight is a beautiful game in graphics and world design, The amount of detail that's gone it to the city is astounding easter eggs, scenery and more it's a vibrant city waiting to be explored. The story is gripping and lure's you into further and further and is around one big question "Who is the Arkham Knight" even the first mission when you meet the Knight you feel you've experianced a whole game because it was fun and a experiance you really can be the batman… Expand
  90. Nuttts
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Best game that i have played in a long time. since this game came out, i have not found a game that matches it in gameplay............................
  91. BurakPulat
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    This game is great. Gameplay is **** awesome and graphics is beatiful. But story is really bad and the boss fights is weak. I think Arkham City is bettter than Arkham Knight. But Arkham Knight is great game.
  92. e645
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    I really didn't like this game to begin with, I was expecting it to be the best Batman game so far as I had heard amazing things about it. Instead of flying around Gotham, I found myself forced into driving the Bat-mobile around and not enjoying it. After completing the first main mission where it seemed as though you were constantly in the Bat-mobile, the next missions made less use ofI really didn't like this game to begin with, I was expecting it to be the best Batman game so far as I had heard amazing things about it. Instead of flying around Gotham, I found myself forced into driving the Bat-mobile around and not enjoying it. After completing the first main mission where it seemed as though you were constantly in the Bat-mobile, the next missions made less use of the Bat-mobile. The story got better as the game went along and by the end of the game I was left thinking that it was the best Batman yet!… Expand
  93. DarthVader2015
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing, one of the better on this new gen. Rocksteady once again succeeded in making heroes games. Let's wait what will come of Rocksteady Games.
  94. Datamari
    Jan 1, 2016
    8
    This game is really good.
    Batman Arkham Knight may do a lot of things differently than from the previous entries in the series, but it's still a well made Batman game. The game looks absolutely gorgeous on the PS4, and the detailed open world gives a well-made representation of Gotham. The amount of detail put into it is great, and even gives homage to some other DC superheroes such as    This game is really good.
    Batman Arkham Knight may do a lot of things differently than from the previous entries in the series, but it's still a well made Batman game. The game looks absolutely gorgeous on the PS4, and the detailed open world gives a well-made representation of Gotham. The amount of detail put into it is great, and even gives homage to some other DC superheroes such as Superman and Aquaman. The game retains what it already has in the Arkham games, but has some smaller improvements on top of some familar gameplay. However the biggest difference being the inclusion of the Batmoblie. This new feature is a hit or miss; it feels great to drive around Gotham and take on enemies with it's battle mode, but there is a lot of high-action combat that mostly takes place in the Batmoblie. Almost no boss battles or important fights take place on foot. There's hardly any boss fights to begin with; it's mostly just you/Batman investigating crime scenes, finding the culprit, and fighting their goons and stopping their plan. It may seem like a big deal, but the gameplay, story, characters, missions and the replay value this game offers make you truly feel like the Dark Knight.

    Batman: Arkham Knight gets an 8/10.    … Expand
  95. haztee
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    First game I've completed to 100 percent.

    Ironically, even though the main story is well done and "acted", the game came to it's right after the main story was completed and the hunt for the full knightfall protocol began. Then you got to be batman for real in a sense, soaring the city (oh my how they nailed that part) hunting down various bad guys. The hunt for riddler trophies also    First game I've completed to 100 percent.

    Ironically, even though the main story is well done and "acted", the game came to it's right after the main story was completed and the hunt for the full knightfall protocol began. Then you got to be batman for real in a sense, soaring the city (oh my how they nailed that part) hunting down various bad guys. The hunt for riddler trophies also sent me exploring all the beautiful (and ugly) parts of Gotham, all done with great detail.

    Best side quest: The Perfect Crime    … Expand
  96. tomaspientka
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    best game ever!!!!!! I had a lot of fun let me repeat :best game ever :-) ________________________________________________________________________________________
  97. Lolipoplord
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Batman arkham knight is a fun filled game that delivers so much in terms of story and overall perfection, from the moment you torch the joker to the moment you hear him singing at the end credits you are always on your feet, you never expect what happens next, which is not delivered in most games. I will not spoil any of the story but you can trust me its one of the best, with a diverseBatman arkham knight is a fun filled game that delivers so much in terms of story and overall perfection, from the moment you torch the joker to the moment you hear him singing at the end credits you are always on your feet, you never expect what happens next, which is not delivered in most games. I will not spoil any of the story but you can trust me its one of the best, with a diverse range of characters and amazing voice acting you are immersed in this world. The graphics are on point and the combat is the best it has ever been. If this is truly the last arkham game then the series will die on a high note.… Expand
  98. jordancotton
    Mar 30, 2016
    10
    The final game in the batman franchise has certainly proved to be the most successful. With a big detailed open world and amazing graphics that follows it. Arkham knight does a great job of making you feel like your playing the role of batman and taking on the numerous villains. Also, it has a engaging story and great voice over. I think this batman game is a true masterpiece as it evenThe final game in the batman franchise has certainly proved to be the most successful. With a big detailed open world and amazing graphics that follows it. Arkham knight does a great job of making you feel like your playing the role of batman and taking on the numerous villains. Also, it has a engaging story and great voice over. I think this batman game is a true masterpiece as it even stands out from arkham city which was a true accomplishment. Every detail and situation fits together perfectly making this the best batman game by rock steady. The batmobile however is a great thing they added to the game. In addition, at points where the batmobile is needed for platforming doesn't work out, it can get frustrating at times. However, the batmobile works great and swiftly when it comes to the combat

    Pros
    - amazing, huge and graphical open world like no other batman in the series
    - combat system is smoother and better than ever
    - the batmobile is a great add on and came around to be a success
    - easy transport around Gotham
    - you really feel like you are playing the role of Batman

    Cons
    - batmobile doesn't work when platforming is required    … Expand
  99. UNARMED_JORD
    Oct 30, 2016
    9
    not quite as incredible as Arkham city, but Arkham knight brings the Arkham series to an emotional and powerful conclusion that definitely delivers, in both an open world and storytelling aspect
  100. echobase2002
    Dec 31, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Arkham series is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites. I love how they included the Joker while keeping true to the events in Arkham City. I love Mark Hamill as the Joker. The side quests are fun and give you something else to do other than advance the story. I like that the writers aren't afraid to kill major characters, because it makes the stakes higher. You never know what's going to happen from one cut scene to another. The game also has several great jump moments that not only startle, but make you cautious in other scenes. It is very difficult to make a game that causes an emotional response in the player, and this is one of those games. This should be applauded. I'm also a big fan of the free flow combat system, which really draws me in and makes me feel more immersed in the Batman experience. I also like the holding cells at GCPD. It's fun to watch them fill up and the shelves in the evidence room store mementos from the super villains you capture.

    Great game and a wonderful return to the gameplay of Asylum and City after the disappointment of Origins.

    The bat mobile is somewhat difficult to control. I think they needed to tighten their physics just a little bit. The tank mode is fun, but feels somewhat cheap in the big boss battles. I also meet the free flow slowdown from getting high enough combos that was present in earlier games. When you're facing a giant crowd, it's nice to have those few extra moments to plan your next move. Last, I wish there was a batcave or other home base like previous games. Not that it really affects the story, but it's feels more like Batman.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 89
  3. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 1, 2015
    87
    Batman: Arkham Knight presents a technically proficient and overall satisfying ending to the Arkham series, but suffers from overuse of the novelty item Batmobile and extremely repetitive tank battles. [Aug 2015]
  2. Level7.nu
    Aug 26, 2015
    70
    Batman: Arkham Knight is the best looking game in the series so far, and includes a lot of cool stuff for fans of Batman. But at the same time it’s starting to feel like Rocksteady is almost too comfortable. It lacks new content, except the pretty bad designed Batmobile parts. If you haven’t played the previous games that much you will probably think that this is one of the best games this year.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Aug 18, 2015
    90
    A million different elements blended seamlessly into one brilliantly cohesive experience. [Summer 2015, p.64]
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