Batman: Arkham Knight

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  1. Captiosus
    Jun 30, 2015
    7
    I'm torn because I feel like I should rate the game higher since I played it so much but I found Arkham Knight to be like a meal that looks great but isn't entirely satisfying. Graphically, yes, it looks pretty amazing; HOWEVER, I am left wondering how much is being obscured by the dark, rainy ambiance. Unreal Engine 3 is aging and it hasn't really aged well, not into this new generationI'm torn because I feel like I should rate the game higher since I played it so much but I found Arkham Knight to be like a meal that looks great but isn't entirely satisfying. Graphically, yes, it looks pretty amazing; HOWEVER, I am left wondering how much is being obscured by the dark, rainy ambiance. Unreal Engine 3 is aging and it hasn't really aged well, not into this new generation at least, so I think rocksteady is getting away with hiding the blemishes with the setting. Whatever the case, they did it well and it looks really good.

    The problem, at least for me, is that the gameplay is more of the same Arkham series stuff with an (arguably) inferior control scheme. If you've played any of the games in the series, then you already know what the combat is like. Mash the right combos for the right enemies, hit evade when the warning prompt shows up over enemies' heads, pick up a weapon and free flow into using your gadgets. If you're a huge fan of the series, then you won't be disappointed except, maybe, for how Batman feels sluggish more than in the past. If you're looking for something new, you're in for a disappointment. EXCEPT FOR...

    The Batmobile is finally here! Unfortunately, it's way overused to the point of frustration (looking at you, 7+ Cobra Tanks at once) and, really, it's just the same combat situation as on ground: Evade missiles when you see the prompts, fire your vulcan cannon and 60mm gun to build your combo meter, unleash your combos when you've built up enough. Different song but same dance. The camera following the Batmobile when in car mode is novel at first as it gives you a real sense of movie action hero gameplay but, because the Batmobile is used for way too many elements in the game, the camera starts to become a bothersome hindrance.

    If you want the FULL ending, you MUST 100% the game. I will openly admit that I did not as I ended at 95.4% completion. I did everything BUT collect all 243(!) of the Riddler Trophies. I have better things to do with my time than collect 243 obscure trophies. Sorry Riddler, I have YouTube. The side quests are fun distractions that bring out a bunch of other super villains but some of them border on way too long - especially those gated by the story missions (watchtowers and road checkpoints, specifically).

    All in all, I do feel I got my money's worth but I have a bit of buyer's remorse because I doubt I'm ever going to touch it again. The AR missions do give it a good bit of replay value, as does the New Game+, but after trekking through the main story and all the side missions, I really can't see myself going back to do it again or wanting to challenge myself in AR missions for minimal (or no) reward. It's better than most games have been of late, so there's that.. but most games of late have set the bar pretty low (Witcher 3 not withstanding).    … Expand
  2. betelgeus
    Jun 30, 2015
    7
    after getting about 30% through,i can't but help think rocksteady have lost the love they had for this ip.arkham asylum had remarkable production values and pushed the boundaries for physics at the time.this just dosent have that love maybe some of the original designers have moved on.as to the game too much batmobile and who in their right mind thought cobra tanks where a good idea,i amafter getting about 30% through,i can't but help think rocksteady have lost the love they had for this ip.arkham asylum had remarkable production values and pushed the boundaries for physics at the time.this just dosent have that love maybe some of the original designers have moved on.as to the game too much batmobile and who in their right mind thought cobra tanks where a good idea,i am currently in a basement the same size as my living room fighting about 40 tanks and too be honest i dont want to load it up.
    i really hope they spend time on the pc version,this is wht we all want to see:_arkham knight in full glory.
    still a lot of game 7/10    … Expand
  3. aadms
    Aug 15, 2015
    7
    The great with this game is the polished combat, gorgeous graphics and animation, strong story telling and voice acting. I found the overall story quite satisfying, game play very fun, and highly recommend this game to everyone. They added enough new entries into this third (don't count Batman Origins) game, that it doesn't feel like it's "just the same game" we've been playing for theThe great with this game is the polished combat, gorgeous graphics and animation, strong story telling and voice acting. I found the overall story quite satisfying, game play very fun, and highly recommend this game to everyone. They added enough new entries into this third (don't count Batman Origins) game, that it doesn't feel like it's "just the same game" we've been playing for the last six years. I was very happy that the story wasn't the usual six hour long experience as was one of my biggest gripes about this series. Instead, the storyline lasted at least 15 hours for me.

    But, if I have to sum up this game in a few simple words it would have to be "a bit too much". It has a great story and adds to the cast of villains you'll encounter. It's great that instead of just mini-games you'll get mini-stories. But in the context of trying to get everything done in one night, it seems out of place having that many side stories where you ask yourself, "Shouldn't the sun be coming up now?". The addition of the Batmobile is great as they knew how to utilize the vehicle, but it's size is a bit too big so when you traverse the streets you are running objects and people over constantly. It literally is "The Bat Tank". In one particular race you have to finish, the size of the track is so small and intricate with objects in the way, and the big mobile so unwieldy that it was more frustrating than fun. Not since the Mako has a vehicle been so groaned over by me. And the use of the vehicle, although used smartly a few times, was mostly overused as a good 40% of the game is repetitive missions of chasing cars down or fighting of drone tanks of the Arkham Knight.

    The city of Gotham itself is great and it's huge to explore being divided up into three islands. Gotham archipelago? Yet, being completely devoid of people except for thugs and drone tanks, and nothing to do but chase criminals down and fight off numerous checkpoints, it's too big. There was just no reason, as I was gliding around town, for me to want to swoop down and take out these areas of criminals because there was no one to save; the city was evacuated within the first few minutes of the game. What a bummer. It's not really an open world without people to interact with.

    What kills the game at the end is trying to finish the final piece of the story, "Kinghtfall Protocal", by getting 100% of the game. It'll take you hours and hours of mindless minigames of collecting riddler's trophies (247) and fighting off the Arkham Knights drone tanks (1,434) to reach it. I gave up after about finding 40 some trophies and 600 some tanks. Enough is enough! Just watch the two minute sequence on Youtube. It should have never have that much effort to watch the very end of the story and that's why I dropped my score down and extra point to a seven when it should have been an eight.    … Expand
  4. psychobudgie
    Jul 3, 2015
    7
    A potentially fantastic game ruined completely by a complete overreliance on using the batmobile. If I wanted to play a tank game I'd have bought a tank game. The 30% of the game that actually features Batman is great though.
  5. Redfordsto
    Jul 21, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arkham Knight has as many triumphs as it has flaws. Start with the premise: Scarecrow and the Arkham Knight join forces to destroy Batman in front of a watching world using a weapon of mass destruction as a metaphorical whip. It's the plot of Dark Knight Rises only the emotion toll on Batman isn't profoundly demonstrated. At the same time, that giant gas bomb gives a good reason for the city to be entirely empty except for thousands of henchmen and rioters and a few policemen and firefighters. Right there is a missed opportunity to rescue a few stragglers who refused to get on the buses. Rescuing the firefighters was actually quite enjoyable and made me feel like Batman. At the same time, some of the other missions felt tacked on. Chasing Firefly was a lazy excuse to further justify the existence of the Batmobile. Testing Azrael was little more than a combat challenge and busting two face was just a run of the mill stealth challenge. It was still enjoyable, but wasn't as special as it could've been considering this was the last installment. Chasing man-bat was different and tracking the pig-man was excellent but way too easy. I feel there was an opportunity for greater involvement with allies and the rogue's gallery. I'm sure more will be added by dlc. Probably not enough to make me return to the game. A major critique is the Bat-weapon-of-mass-pacification. Having the Batmobile as it was is completely against character. It was a tank with guns. Further, to justify its presence there are unmanned tanks. This in itself is a logic gap. The Arkham Knight, knowing Batman would never intentionally kill but wanting to destroy Batman wouldn't just put guys in the tanks, he'd strap innocent people to the armor. Further, the Riddler "trials" were not just tedious but infuriating. Having to collect all the trophies (and yes I eventually did because I'm a masochist) to get the actual ending is just mean. Didn't we complain about the copious Riddler trophies in the last installment? There were shining moments in the plot, in layout of the missions, and the pure breath of this installment. But large parts were additions that weren't needed and ripoffs that were done right the first time. The Arkham Knight / Red Hood plot point was very heavy handed and way too obvious even after we were told the Knight would be a "new" character. It was fun being Batman once more, but it was better the first time... And the second time.… Expand
  6. Polmanteer
    Aug 20, 2015
    7
    Overall the game is very good and a joy to play. If you're reading this you likely already know about the port issues so I'll leave those and address only things that are not platform specific. There are a few glaring bugs still present in the game which is why I scored it as a 7 where it could have been higher. One of my personal pet peeves is when my control over my character is takenOverall the game is very good and a joy to play. If you're reading this you likely already know about the port issues so I'll leave those and address only things that are not platform specific. There are a few glaring bugs still present in the game which is why I scored it as a 7 where it could have been higher. One of my personal pet peeves is when my control over my character is taken away or diminished, something this game does often. I could overlook it if not for the many unskippable cut-scenes and activities where I'm stripped of all my control and gadgets save one for some specific action that must be taken. It's this mechanic that has caused one of the more troublesome glitches where you become stuck because the game has again limited your ability to control Batman but hasn't provided the object you are supposed to interact with, thus leaving you stuck forever with no choice but to start over or quit. Despite these flaws the game is still enjoyable and I'd say if you're a fan of the series the game is very much worth picking up, though I'd look for it on sale as it's not worth full price in it's current somewhat buggy state. If not for the bugs I'd give it an 8 or 9. If not for all the times in game where I lose control of my avatar for nothing more than a cut-scene or one of the several times I'm forced to stand around and watch scenes play out while I'm restricted to doing nothing but watching (with no way to skip ahead) I would score it higher still.… Expand
  7. andishdi
    Jun 24, 2015
    7
    Firstly I love this game as I have the previous Arkham games (Origins perhaps being the exception…), the setting, characters and overall feel are unmatched by any other series and I have bene looking forward to playing it for a long time.

    The graphics are sublime, the music and other sound works great and I really like how the game progresses meaning you never finding yourself repeating    Firstly I love this game as I have the previous Arkham games (Origins perhaps being the exception…), the setting, characters and overall feel are unmatched by any other series and I have bene looking forward to playing it for a long time.

    The graphics are sublime, the music and other sound works great and I really like how the game progresses meaning you never finding yourself repeating similar tasks, it always feels like you’re moving on to something new.

    That said… There are problems…

    Firstly the controls, which they’ve just tried cramming too into. I understand that every new title in a series requires more of everything to meet expectation but it hasn’t been done in the clever manner that we’ve come to expect from Rocksteady who single-handedly invented to the one button combat system. Buttons have moved since previous titles to confusing locations and despite being no newcomer to playing a wide range of games I genuinely have to pause before I do most tasks which breaks the flow of the game and leaves me feeling a little helpless.

    Secondly the focus on how to complete certain elements is hugely flawed… The section at Ace Chemicals that requires you to put the car on the lift was fairly straightforward, a little later on you’re required to blow up a wall in the same area… I decided to swoop in from the sky only to realise there were tanks on the other side… So I thought I’d use the lift again, this initially the Batmobile floating completely unaided but after I’d jumped in it fell to the floor… What was required was to use the lift as a ramp to jump the car – now, why would I think that is what was required when I’d used it different only a few minutes previously?

    Another area similar to above is where you find yourself in the clock tower which becomes the scene of a flashback, after watching the action unfold it is completely unclear that the player is required to do anything, so I walked around the room mashing the X button only to find that turning completely around changed the scene in front of me… Then I was required to walk to another area and do the same, again no mention of what I was supposed to do was given leading to me walking around the room aimlessly hitting buttons… This lack of guidance very quickly drags the player out of the moment and left me feeling cheated that another cool moment was spoiled by unwarranted frustration.

    I admire the scope of the game but even early on it feels like a lot was sacrificed in order to achieve that, clunky game sections and many parts where there is simply no explanation of what is intended of you (I could talk about how the Batmobile needs to be revved *slowly* to power up towers or how it is never explained how to counter the charging enemies with the red flash above them etc…) and it’s for that reason that I find myself at least a little disappointed that after so many delays that Rocksteady have failed to fully capture what made the previous games special…    … Expand
  8. Viperspider
    Aug 18, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 7/10 -> Combat and city traversal as batman are great, but the dependence on the batmobile brings the game down.

    Finished the game 100%, it could have been a lot better.

    + The combat has a few new tricks to it, and overall feels more polished.

    + The gliding mechanics were greatly improved since Arkham City, it is a joy to glide throughout Gotham.

    + Lots of quests and collectables throughout the game. Keeps you interested.

    + Graphically it's quite nice. The new bat-suit is amazing.

    + Apart from the boss fights, the story is pretty decent.

    + There are large groups of goons scattered throughout the city which allow you to engage in "1 VS Many" fights at any time.

    - Bat-mobile tank functions/sections aren't very fun.

    - The game centres far too much around the batmobile. It is required for nearly every mission and to be honest it feels very forced and lazy.

    - Most of the boss fights are tank battles, it is incredibly boring and underwhelming. The boss fights that aren't tank battles are simple predator sections. The only real boss fight is VS The Riddler and even then you spend most of the boss fight battling robots (his goons).    … Expand
  9. RuslanDZE
    Jul 30, 2015
    7
    I'm a big fan of Arkham Series and I think Arkham City one of the greatest games ever.
    BUT
    I'm honestly disappointed in third part. Now we have whole Gotham to explore,better graphics, some improvements and main thing is batmobile which screwed everything ! Seriously where is normal boss battles? Game is relying toooo much on batmobile. Do not misunderstand me I like batmobile but its    I'm a big fan of Arkham Series and I think Arkham City one of the greatest games ever.
    BUT
    I'm honestly disappointed in third part. Now we have whole Gotham to explore,better graphics, some improvements and main thing is batmobile which screwed everything ! Seriously where is normal boss battles?
    Game is relying toooo much on batmobile. Do not misunderstand me I like batmobile but its way too much.
    Villains are not that great and Arkham Knight not deserves to be on title of the game. I like psychological aspect.    … Expand
  10. Rox22
    Dec 22, 2015
    7
    To be honest I didn't expect much from this game. But AK surprised me. It was better than I thought it would be.

    Aside from a few visual glitches here and there (pre-patch in was raining inside the clock tower, *lol*) this is by far the most visually stunning of the Arkham games. It is Gorgeous and Gotham is lovingly detailed. Voice acting is on par with previous titles. Gameplay    To be honest I didn't expect much from this game. But AK surprised me. It was better than I thought it would be.

    Aside from a few visual glitches here and there (pre-patch in was raining inside the clock tower, *lol*) this is by far the most visually stunning of the Arkham games. It is Gorgeous and Gotham is lovingly detailed.

    Voice acting is on par with previous titles.

    Gameplay wise nothing much has changed. AK more or less does the same as in the previous games adding little new of note. With exception to the Bat mobile which is a nice idea but seems most of the time to be a very forced gameplay mechanic. Gotham this time round feel smaller than before. Predator areas are not as prominent as in previous titles and this time round seems to favour H2H combat and bat mobile combat. A pity as the predator sections of the previous titles were my favourite.

    Story is alright but not on par with previous iterations. However the surprise inclusion of a certain character was very creative and well done (even though one was lead to believe it not possible.)

    Overall:
    Arkham Knight is not the worst but also not the best of the series. It tries a bit too hard to innovate but unfortunately it still feels to much the same. The Bat mobile is just forced too much and the game does lose a bit of the Batman feel to it.    … Expand
  11. BassGuru82
    Jul 8, 2015
    7
    It really all comes down to one thing. If you love the Batmobile, this game is a 9 or 10. If you don't, it's a 7... I didn't. I think there is generally too much racing/chasing and too many repetitive tank battles. I also thought that the stealth tank parts were absolutely brutal. On top on that, this game seriously lacked good Boss Fights. It's not a bad game and anyone giving itIt really all comes down to one thing. If you love the Batmobile, this game is a 9 or 10. If you don't, it's a 7... I didn't. I think there is generally too much racing/chasing and too many repetitive tank battles. I also thought that the stealth tank parts were absolutely brutal. On top on that, this game seriously lacked good Boss Fights. It's not a bad game and anyone giving it less than a 5 is a troll but I didn't enjoy Knight nearly as much as City. Like City, the combat and predator parts are excellent but I personally feel that the Batmobile was Subtraction by Addition.… Expand
  12. riley794
    Jul 29, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was so close to being legendary but did everything it could to mess it up. The story is great, the side quest are plentiful and the game makes you feel like the world's greatest detective. However, the game decides to ruin everything. All of Batman's enemies are free following the disaster of Arkham City but your only able to fight against a handful of them. To add insult to injury the boss battles are by far the weakest of the series. Several of the boss battles consist of Batmobile fights, aka and generic tank battle. I love the addition of the batmobile but not when I am fighting a featured villain. It is hard not to blame Warner Brothers for the missed connection of this game. I can almost picture Rocksteady telling Warner they need to delay the launch for a couple months to put in the final touches and Warner saying "screw that, release whatever you got and sell the fans the rest over the next six months. Very disappointed by still a good game.… Expand
  13. dariuszppl
    Jun 25, 2015
    7
    Everyone who are giving this game 0 because of single thing they don't like are just plain trolls. And should not be allowed to speak in public. But we live in society where 2 idiots have more votes than single smart person so it is what it is. Idiocracy.

    1. GRAPHIC People complain about Unreal Engine 3 used. They have no idea what they are talking about. Game look amazing. City is    Everyone who are giving this game 0 because of single thing they don't like are just plain trolls. And should not be allowed to speak in public. But we live in society where 2 idiots have more votes than single smart person so it is what it is. Idiocracy.

    1. GRAPHIC
    People complain about Unreal Engine 3 used. They have no idea what they are talking about. Game look amazing. City is great. Lights, flares etc everywhere. Smoke, garbage etc. Environment can be destroyed on level never shown on any Batman Games. When you roam around Gotham in Your Batmobil, nothing stops you. Even concrete walls. Things fly everywhere.

    2. Batmobil. Batmobil is like Siren. You can't f**k it and you can't eat it. This is how I feel about this game. Rocksteady introduced Batmobil in this game. And it's amazing. During first hour or two. After that you upgrade Batman so he can glide better and faster and then Batmobil is just slower way to move around city. So you do some racing, tank battles (you destroy like 50-100 enemy tanks in one battle). It's like they got hammer and see nails everywhere. Batmobil is overused, repetitive and even annoying after a while (like 3 repeated activities with more and more enemies to destroy - plain and stupid).

    3. Combat. To be honest, it's just like before. They got hammer so they see nails everywhere. Batman ALWAYS was all about stealth. Arkham Asylum was perfect in this. Arkham City was OK. Arkham Knight is just plain TERRIBLE. They introduced few more ways to dispatch your enemies. Environment "stuns", chain attacks (where you can put down 3-5 enemies without chance for them to fight back), tag team etc. And you end up fighting tons of enemies over and over again. Only few sections allow you to play stealth. BUT combat is fun.

    4. Story. Story is OK. It's not great but have it's moment. Too bad is too obvious. And whole idea about Arkham Knight... well I won't give you spoilers but it's NOT new character. Rocksteady played it safe :-/. I like idea with second ending after you reach 100% completion. On the other hand - 240 Riddlers trophies? REALLY? I understand 50-100 but 240? Just finish side missions that have sense and then watch second ending on Youtube.

    5. Bugs. Game is very polished (I'm talking about PS4, they say PC is unplayable so much they halted sales on Steam). No frame drops (even during car changes where you destroy everything, move very fast etc. No crashes (and I finished the game). I'm amazed how good this game works.

    OVERALL:
    There is less batman in batman but more combat, destruction and action. For me that's not a good thing. But still I managed to finish the game and I was very pleased with it. Worth every peny. Just go and buy it!.    … Expand
  14. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    7
    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.
  15. HaloFever
    Mar 15, 2017
    7
    Batman: Arkham Knight is solidly ok, maybe more on the high side of a 7. The worst of the game is turning the super hero adventure into just another open world game where you have to take down bases and watchtowers. It's more like Far Cry: Batman than actual Batman. Actually, it gets even worse because many times in the game you cannot progress the main story until you wander around theBatman: Arkham Knight is solidly ok, maybe more on the high side of a 7. The worst of the game is turning the super hero adventure into just another open world game where you have to take down bases and watchtowers. It's more like Far Cry: Batman than actual Batman. Actually, it gets even worse because many times in the game you cannot progress the main story until you wander around the map and find enough side missions to pursue. Then there's the Batmobile.

    At first blush, the Batmobile seems like an interesting addition to the game, and it turns into a tank so you can shoot "unmanned" drones. Then the it quickly becomes clear that the game requires you to use the Batmobile every other mission and constantly upgrade it to complete those missions. The game then becomes part driving, part tank fighting, and part actual Batman game. Only one of those is really worth playing. Maybe I would enjoy the Batmobile more if it was more driveable, faster, and less prone to slide into buildings and off bridges.

    The actual story in the game is greatly presented but actually pretty short when you subtract the Batmobile sequences and all of the time you spend running around looking for mandatory side missions. The encounters with the side villains are slight, such as stopping a few bank robberies and then punching the villain just like any other goon. The Riddler missions are more extensive, but even they waste time by requiring Batman to traverse the city to find and then solve simple puzzles. I can imagine a better game presenting truly difficult Riddler puzzle that the player could solve while the game is paused, and then watch the Riddler's astonished face as Batman once again proves his mental superiority.

    As far as the real Batman part of the game goes, it works wonderfully. The story is classic Batman, the brooding loner against all odds to save Gotham from his sadistic and psychologically damaged foes. Batman has his usual counter moves and gadgets and as I player I felt confident taking on large groups of enemies. Some of the gadgets could use more oomph, and I'm surprised Batman's arsenal doesn't include a taser and other non-lethal ways to quickly take down enemies. I suppose when you have the strength and reflexes of Batman, your don't really need a lot of offensive gadgets.

    All in all, Arkham Knight is a decent enough adventure but you have to be willing to accept repetitive Batmobile tank battles, base captures, and wandering around Gotham aimlessly in hopes of finding something fun to do.    … Expand
  16. GamergodsFail
    Jun 30, 2015
    7
    If I were to sum up this game in 5 words, it would be "It's a good, FLAWED game." I liked it and hated it at the same time. I LOVED the story and the characters.

    The gameplay has some bad problems though...I hated the batmobile, how it was overused compared to everything else, and don't get me started on the sloppy movement. And the controls! Hold square for reverse??? I also don't    If I were to sum up this game in 5 words, it would be "It's a good, FLAWED game." I liked it and hated it at the same time. I LOVED the story and the characters.

    The gameplay has some bad problems though...I hated the batmobile, how it was overused compared to everything else, and don't get me started on the sloppy movement. And the controls! Hold square for reverse???

    I also don't like how the pre-planned season pass seperated content that should have been in the game to begin with. There was great variety in side missions, but some of them went on for too long that it became a tedious grind to complete. And I think it's absolutely stupid how you need to 100% everything to get the best ending even if it makes sense for the sake of concluding the story.

    And lastly, the riddles...some of the trophies are unattainable if you don't have the correct upgrade, making them missable if you sucked all the XP you can get out of the current playthrough, thus locking you out of the real ending, thus forcing you to play through New Game+ to get everything right. That is f***ing harsh, and something that should be patched immediately. Perhaps Rocksteady should let us players continuously earn XP from street fights, like in the previous games?

    Despite my subjective and personal hatred towards this game, it is still a decent game in general that should keep you busy for at least a week. But it is a HUGE disappointment after what we got from Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. I am sad that this fantastic series is over...but at the same time, after playing this game, I also can't help but think - good riddance!    … Expand
  17. randomguy94
    Nov 11, 2015
    7
    I have played the excellent Arkham asylum and city, and can safely say that Batman's transition to the next generation feels rather stale and jarring. It feels like more of the same game with beautiful graphics and grander scope, but padded content and uninspired activities. Never did I feel the desire to explore Gotham, even less so when in the batmobile as inevitably that involves "tankI have played the excellent Arkham asylum and city, and can safely say that Batman's transition to the next generation feels rather stale and jarring. It feels like more of the same game with beautiful graphics and grander scope, but padded content and uninspired activities. Never did I feel the desire to explore Gotham, even less so when in the batmobile as inevitably that involves "tank combat". Less said about that the better.
    Side activities are not innovative or interesting enough to make them more then a set of chores.    … Expand
  18. Murredly
    Nov 16, 2015
    7
    This is a great game - visually and story-wise - but it still has a ton of control/camera issues during the game-play that makes me want to throw my controller through a wall.

    The game is pretty well optimized for PS4, though I do notice frame rate drops at random points in game. ironically it is not during action shots but at random junctions. I am not sure if it is actually my ps4 or    This is a great game - visually and story-wise - but it still has a ton of control/camera issues during the game-play that makes me want to throw my controller through a wall.

    The game is pretty well optimized for PS4, though I do notice frame rate drops at random points in game. ironically it is not during action shots but at random junctions. I am not sure if it is actually my ps4 or an issue with the game.

    I think the batman mobile addition is a good, but agree with reviews that the game feels like it forces you to use it. Fights that involve that car can be tedious and annoying.

    Getting 100% ending is easy, but very time consuming.

    Riddles are fun but some are incredibly stupid to find.

    Overall, definitely worth a buy now that it is cheaper.    … Expand
  19. Kai82
    Nov 16, 2020
    7
    The PS4 version is not plagued by the bugs of the PC port. It is the final game in the Arkham trilogy (Origins was from a different developer). For itself the game follows the successful formula of the predecessors. It has been 9 months since the events of Arkham City and the death of a certain character (No name given here because I don't know if this counts as spoiler even if it happenedThe PS4 version is not plagued by the bugs of the PC port. It is the final game in the Arkham trilogy (Origins was from a different developer). For itself the game follows the successful formula of the predecessors. It has been 9 months since the events of Arkham City and the death of a certain character (No name given here because I don't know if this counts as spoiler even if it happened in the prequel). Scarecrow is threatening Gotham City with his fear toxin. The whole city is evacuated and Batman has to deal with this menace. Additionally there is a new enemy the Arkham Knight who knows far more about Batman then any other of his enemies. The story is good and immersive from start to finish. There is something that I cant spoil that makes it enjoyable and is a good twist or brilliant idea. Alone this makes the game better and I was most entertained. Lets say it is all inside his head ;-). However the Arkham Knight was disappointing. When you have even a little knowledge you think about who he could be and make a conclusion that it could not be a certain character as it would be much too obvious, a letdown and boring. It was that character and they advertised the Arkham Knight as something special and mysterious. The addition that we all were hyped for was the Batmobile. While being firstly satisfying and awesome it gets soon boring and repetitive or just overstayed its welcome. After a while you want to skip using it. Then there is the true ending. You have too solve all Riddlers trophies to get it. It is a waste of time as there are over 200 and I as nearly all others don't have the patience to do this (and skill for some if I am honest). Luckily there is YouTube for this. The gameplay is rock solid or stays at the formula of the Arkham games and the stealth and free flow combat system is satisfying. I must repeat that this games make you feel like Batman. It is still satisfying to use stealth to incapacitate one enemy after the other without getting seen or feel the impact of hits and counters in the free flow combat. I must however also admit that it gets a bit repetitive after 3 games. You get also new gadgets that are satisfying. Warning: Some can be missed or skipped. The graphic and representation is really good. The soundtrack helps to create a good atmosphere. I think I have enough dodged the bullet. Overall this is my least liked Arkham game. Some disappointments add up like the Batmobile, true ending, some parts of the (good) story and the identity of the Arkham Knight. Sounds maybe too harsh because it is still a good game but not as good and impressive as Arkham Asylum and Arkham City at their time.… Expand
  20. bigboss1964
    Dec 9, 2015
    7
    Batman: Arkham Knight

    Game-Play: The game-play follows the recipe from previous arkham games with some very welcome improvements in the combat and the traveling system. The Batmobile is on the game and I should say it is fun at first but it is over stays it's welcome I know that we all wanted the batmobile in the arkham games but in this game it takes the 50 % of the game and turns it    Batman: Arkham Knight

    Game-Play: The game-play follows the recipe from previous arkham games with some very welcome improvements in the combat and the traveling system. The Batmobile is on the game and I should say it is fun at first but it is over stays it's welcome I know that we all wanted the batmobile in the arkham games but in this game it takes the 50 % of the game and turns it into a world of tanks batman edition or the batman goes on war or maybe batmobile the arkham knight it feels like batman always need the batmobile to do something like throwing a rope a thing that in previous games could do with the batclaw that by the way is still in the game and it is almost useless.

    Story: The story is the best I have ever seen in a Batman game very strong with great character development the only thing I was disappointed was the very obvious reveal of the Arkham Knight and the ending which it was ok but I wanted something more for the ending of this epic games.The story will take you around 15 hours to complete although I have to say that I really did not like the fact that you have to complete the game at 100% to get the true ending.

    Graphics: The graphics are amazing on of the best looking games out there.

    Notes: The boss fights are **** sometimes you may not ever realize that you are in a boss fight.But I really like the new gadgets and the team combos you can do when you take control of the Nightwing the Robin and The Catwoman. In the end it is not a bad game just it was not what we expected I think that this is the worst Arkham game to date but that does not mean I did not like it or enjoy it this is a good game but I think you should wait for a price drop before you buy it.    … Expand
  21. matt_2905
    Sep 2, 2015
    7
    Visually, Batman Arkham Knight has fantastic graphics, and surprisingly well fleshed out cinematic. The voice acting is excellent and the game gives you plenty to do. The issue with Batman Arkham Knight is the batmobile; the creators at Rocksteady clearly went overboard and didn't think this through, overstuffing the game with as many "cool" things they could. Some of the milita missionsVisually, Batman Arkham Knight has fantastic graphics, and surprisingly well fleshed out cinematic. The voice acting is excellent and the game gives you plenty to do. The issue with Batman Arkham Knight is the batmobile; the creators at Rocksteady clearly went overboard and didn't think this through, overstuffing the game with as many "cool" things they could. Some of the milita missions are very repetitive and the Arkham Knight turns out to be a very weak, poorly realised villain. Arkham City remains the best game in th series.… Expand
  22. NorthernWoman
    Jun 24, 2015
    7
    Batman: Arkham Knight follows the adventures of Batman in this latest installment of Batman games. I will try to keep spoilers to a minimum in this short review. Please keep in mind that this review is subjective, as well as my opinions do not necessarily reflect a gaming experience on other platforms.

    In my opinion, the presentation of the game is very good. The game has a very high    Batman: Arkham Knight follows the adventures of Batman in this latest installment of Batman games. I will try to keep spoilers to a minimum in this short review. Please keep in mind that this review is subjective, as well as my opinions do not necessarily reflect a gaming experience on other platforms.

    In my opinion, the presentation of the game is very good. The game has a very high level of detail and graphical fidelity. At the same time, the framerate is generally smooth and consistent. As graphical glitches are rare and far between, the game looks great and provide the player with great visuals. The audio is very good as well with nice environmental effects, good voice acting and a very good soundtrack. While some minor audio problems may occur once in awhile, it does not detract from the general impression. Overall, both the visuals and the audio help the player to have an immersive experience.

    As for the story, Scarecrow is back and it is up to Batman to stop him and his band of other villains. The game structure is divided into a main storyline and side missions. As such, the player have some influence over the pace of which to complete the game. It is worth mentioning that the storyline is rather linear and predictable, and some people may find the plot to be weak and a bit dull overall. However, it is possible to do various side activities and missions which add a little bit of variety to the game.

    Many of the game mechanics are very similar to previous installments. Batman has the ability to move around on the ground or in the air, and much of the fighting consists of hand-to-hand combat. The combat segments feel fluid and smooth, with a blend of fast-paced moves and slow motion knockdowns. Fighting styles and moves can being upgraded as one earn skill points and XP. Further, it is possible to acquire various gadgets which can be purchased with skill points among others. A new addition to the series is the ability to use the Batmobile. By using the Batmobile, the player participate in car chases and races, as well as fight enemies, for instance vehicles and tanks.

    In terms of gameplay however, the enemy variety is rather limited which may be off-putting to some people. At the same time, the boss battles are somewhat mediocre, and the game may seem a bit easy for a player who is familiar with these kind of games. While the introduction of Batmobile adds more gameplay, some people may find it to be overused at times. The racing sections may feel out of place once in awhile and the combat sections involving the Batmobile lack a bit of variety.

    In summary, Batman: Arkham Knight is a mixed bag of positives and negatives. In my opinion, it is a good game and I would definitely recommend it for the fans of the series. For other gamers who are not very familiar with the Batman games, Batman: Arkham Knight may be a bit generic and uneventful at times. However, I would still recommend the game for fans of action/racing games when the price drops.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. TK4EVA47
    Aug 24, 2022
    7
    I played Batman: Arkham Knight in 2018 and thought it was a good game that I liked.
    However, I dislike the DLC microtransactions in this game.
  25. SmartBobomb
    Oct 6, 2015
    7
    In spite of the Batmobile sequences and a blasé ending, it's still a lot of fun to be The Batman. The game is beautiful, voice acting is top-notch, the storytelling and atmosphere are solid, even if it drags quite a bit towards the end. If you're at all familiar with the Batman comics, you'll see the identity of the Arkham Knight coming from a hundred miles away. The controls don't feel asIn spite of the Batmobile sequences and a blasé ending, it's still a lot of fun to be The Batman. The game is beautiful, voice acting is top-notch, the storytelling and atmosphere are solid, even if it drags quite a bit towards the end. If you're at all familiar with the Batman comics, you'll see the identity of the Arkham Knight coming from a hundred miles away. The controls don't feel as tight in this game (especially the marble-on-ice traction of the Batmobile), and it does end up suffering a bit from "Generic Sandbox Syndrome." Regarding gadgets, the Voice Synthesizer and Electrical Charge in this game could easily have been left out. In the end, it falls short of the progressively higher bar set by Asylum and City, but is still an enjoyable experience for any Batman fan. If you're not much into Batman, you can probably pass on this one.
    (If you do play, I highly recommend avoiding melee combat whenever possible, and going the "Predator" route in encounters. It's the most enjoyable way to play the game, and trust me, you'll get enough forced fights to fulfill your fisticuffs fetish.)    … Expand
  26. ParkerRose
    Jul 13, 2015
    7
    This game is fun. Incredibly fun. The difficulty curve at the end is a little too hard, but can be solved by dialing the difficulty down a little bit. I would love to give this game a 9.5 or even a 10, but there are some game-freezing glitches. The game could have been so much better if it was just delayed one month.
  27. Sky-Line___
    Jul 14, 2015
    7
    It's the first time I play a BATMAN game, i would say that i liked it, but it isn't perfect neither. Let's see this with some goods and bads.

    + : • graphics are beautiful, especially when you're inside a building • fighting system is perfect, the animations are so good, TW3's sword fights are miles away from Batman gameplay, but i cannot compare those games, right? • i played it in    It's the first time I play a BATMAN game, i would say that i liked it, but it isn't perfect neither. Let's see this with some goods and bads.

    + :
    • graphics are beautiful, especially when you're inside a building
    • fighting system is perfect, the animations are so good, TW3's sword fights are miles away from Batman gameplay, but i cannot compare those games, right?
    • i played it in french, and dialogues were PERFECT, i guess it's even better in english
    • the way you choose which mission to do is great
    • there are funny moments, those are my fav parts of the game !
    - :
    • too much batmobile?
    • because of it and maybe for some other reasons, the game can be repetitive sometimes, not always fortunately
    • the main story is not bad, but not great. I would say that it could be a way better, but it's acceptable

    As a final word, i can say i enjoyed this game pretty well. Not a must-have, but if you have any hesitation, buy it, if you like batman's universe, buy it immediately, and if you don't know it, try out with checking some vids before, without being spoiled lol.

    PS: it's a solid 15/20 for me, 7/10 sounds wrong, but 8 too    … Expand
  28. Animator97
    Jul 16, 2015
    7
    This game was disappointing to me. I hate to say it, but it's true. It's not bad. It's fun, it just doesn't match up to the other Arkham games. This is the game that people have been waiting for since the PS4 released. This game is a good mix of action, driving, puzzle solving and stealth. Now if you haven't played the last three Arkham games, you might want to pick it up. They have aThis game was disappointing to me. I hate to say it, but it's true. It's not bad. It's fun, it just doesn't match up to the other Arkham games. This is the game that people have been waiting for since the PS4 released. This game is a good mix of action, driving, puzzle solving and stealth. Now if you haven't played the last three Arkham games, you might want to pick it up. They have a great mix of difficulty, however, Arkham knight was very difficult. Mostly the driving. I love that in the Arkham series that each game is an improvement from the previous game. Most games diminish in quality as the series continues. Also I love that they improve the game without taking away what makes the series great. A great variety of characters that you normally don't get to see are seen, but I felt that the villains were scarcily seen. I love that this game makes you feel more like a detective with more uses of gadgets and investigations. The graphics are beautiful and gameplay is smooth but very hard at times. The batmobile mechanics are cool. I won't reveal much but you'll be surprised what it is capable of. On to the cons. There are hardly any boss fights and the ones that are in it are ridiculously easy. Nothing like the great boss fights of Arkham Origins. There are several villains in this game, I would have love to actually fought them. The game set an entirely different mood than the previous games since the city is empty throughout 99.9% of the game. The setting was in my opinion depression. Still this game is worth trying. It's still fun. Just not as fun as the other Arkham games. You should really try the other Arkham games too.… Expand
  29. Proctorious
    Jul 6, 2015
    7
    Batman: Arkham Knight is a game that I wanted to blow me away, did it? not really, it's a same that is rushed, sloppy and overall, an impressive game but a complete mess. The story isn't very impressive, the Arkham Knight is just a ridiculous let down and the ending is just stupid, Scarecrow isn't really used at all and you meet him like twice, I adored the previous three games but thisBatman: Arkham Knight is a game that I wanted to blow me away, did it? not really, it's a same that is rushed, sloppy and overall, an impressive game but a complete mess. The story isn't very impressive, the Arkham Knight is just a ridiculous let down and the ending is just stupid, Scarecrow isn't really used at all and you meet him like twice, I adored the previous three games but this one did not do much for me, except for the environment, graphics and gameplay, story wise was just a big no.… Expand
  30. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    The Rocksteady Batman games have all been good games. And this is no exception. With the best combat in the game and a huge open world whats there not to like? Well the Villain "The Arkham Knight" kinda was underdeveloped and you can guess who it is straight away and oh boy that bat mobile combat. Geez. Still fun game.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 89
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  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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