Batman: Arkham Knight

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  1. pastacontonno
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    this game is so so beautiful 69699696969669696969696969699699669696969996996
  2. robinzvak
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    Probably best Batman game ever, probably best game based on comics. Amazing game for batman lover 10/10 must buy, for me 9/10. i enjoy it. Batmobil for me is good surprised.
  3. seano4884
    Sep 29, 2015
    9
    Another magnificent showing from Rocksteady and WB Games with Batman Arkham Knight. Gameplay is similar to previous outings but that's a good thing. Batmobile takes a while to get used to but is a massive inclusion and the game is better for it. I love the challenges in the game from The Riddler and also the time trials and VR challenges too testing your skills against thugs.

    Epic Game.
  4. FadeOutAgain
    Jul 4, 2015
    9
    The Good:
    Best game so far in the series from a technical and gameplay standpoint
    Decent story with good closure, goes places not gone before Batmobile is a great addition Lot of little things here and there which make the experience, won't spoil them Feels like an end to the Rocksteady trilogy (No one needs to mention the disaster which was Arkham Origins) The Bad: BATMOBILE,    The Good:
    Best game so far in the series from a technical and gameplay standpoint
    Decent story with good closure, goes places not gone before
    Batmobile is a great addition
    Lot of little things here and there which make the experience, won't spoil them
    Feels like an end to the Rocksteady trilogy (No one needs to mention the disaster which was Arkham Origins)

    The Bad:
    BATMOBILE, BATMOBILE, BATMOBILE. It is featured way too prominently, almost half of missions are done mainly in it. The tank battles kill the arkham mood, and the racing levels don't work as the car, although great, isn't the best handling wise. If they only cut down on the use of the bat mobile it'd be an awesome luxury, instead it's an annoying crutch.
    LOAD TIMES. Terrible, especially if it's an area where you fail repeatedly.
    Riddler trophies (Personal opinon), there are too many and are required for the secret ending and fighting The Riddler. I know it's an arkham tradition, but there are too many and it's really tedious collecting them.    … Expand
  5. hoohoo
    Jan 26, 2022
    9
    Only now played this - even though I knew it was praised, it blew me away. The environment is so finished and the plot is delicious. Just about only things less than perfect are the sad 30 frames/sec slowness even on PS5 and the way, way too many Riddler puzzles.
  6. HitmanStryker
    Jul 19, 2015
    9
    Back in 2007, the little unknown studio, known as RockSteady Studios was given the opportunity to work on Batman Arkham Asylum. The game was a phenomenal success and garnered critical acclaim which surpassed any other Batman franchise. Fast forward seven years and three games later and we have come full circle to Batman Arkham Knight, a villain set on destroying Batman while ScarecrowBack in 2007, the little unknown studio, known as RockSteady Studios was given the opportunity to work on Batman Arkham Asylum. The game was a phenomenal success and garnered critical acclaim which surpassed any other Batman franchise. Fast forward seven years and three games later and we have come full circle to Batman Arkham Knight, a villain set on destroying Batman while Scarecrow seeks the destruction of Gotham to watch Batman suffer.

    Despite the PC version plagued by an assortment of bugs and game-play issues, the PS4 version surfers from very little of problems. Yes there are glitches and the textures are not as good for this generation, but the game is playable. As with Asylum Batman encountered the longest night of his life; in Arkham Knight Batman faces death on more than one occasion, watching things falling apart around him including saying bye to some long time allies as well as foes.

    The main game is amazing with the free flow system better than ever. You can get your Batman on without the season pass which in my opinion is unnecessary if the Batgirl play-through was a complete letdown. In other words get the game but forgo the $40.00 for the season pass or wait for the game of the year to get the DLC.

    This game is worth getting and a great ending to the series.    … Expand
  7. Nevey
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    NO SPOILERS

    Best Batman game so far. Of course there will be some stuff you've already seen after playing the previous games. But they've added enough new gameplay and little details to keep it super fun to play. Next to that; the story is magnificent, the presentation is awesome. Causing this game to be as immersive as a AAA top-of-the-shelve game should be! Kudo's to Rocksteady for    NO SPOILERS

    Best Batman game so far. Of course there will be some stuff you've already seen after playing the previous games. But they've added enough new gameplay and little details to keep it super fun to play. Next to that; the story is magnificent, the presentation is awesome. Causing this game to be as immersive as a AAA top-of-the-shelve game should be! Kudo's to Rocksteady for doing it again!

    Played and finished it 100% on PS4.    … Expand
  8. Robertk
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    This is probably only the second review I have ever written for Metacritic, but I felt compelled to defend the score of this game and comment on the ridiculous USER score. Because it is an absolute joke for people who are only looking for an interpretation of the games fun factor (and by the way fun factor = Awesome).

    I loved the old Batman games and this one is so much more and    This is probably only the second review I have ever written for Metacritic, but I felt compelled to defend the score of this game and comment on the ridiculous USER score. Because it is an absolute joke for people who are only looking for an interpretation of the games fun factor (and by the way fun factor = Awesome).

    I loved the old Batman games and this one is so much more and factoring on the Richter scale as far as graphical improvement. No possible way this should score in any field below (6) no matter your feeling on the developer or the publisher or the color of the box it came in.

    This is most certainly a next generation game and if you have the next gen Console you will be missing out if you don't at least try it. I was hesitant too, because of the bad reviews on places like Metacritic, but it was unjustified. they knocked it out of the park. (9/10)    … Expand
  9. Kenmei
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    Arguably the best Batman game to ever have been made, the game really comes down to whether or not you like the inclusion of the new Batmobile. For me, it was a good distraction at times and, at others, a minor annoyance, including a main story mission entirely dependent on the Batmobile. The car sequences wouldn't be so bad if they hadn't made it such an integral part of the game. TooArguably the best Batman game to ever have been made, the game really comes down to whether or not you like the inclusion of the new Batmobile. For me, it was a good distraction at times and, at others, a minor annoyance, including a main story mission entirely dependent on the Batmobile. The car sequences wouldn't be so bad if they hadn't made it such an integral part of the game. Too much emphasis is placed on the Batmobile throughout the entire game, IMO, and the game would have been alot better for me if I wasn't forced to use it so much for so many different things. What could have been a nice change of pace for the rest of the game feels to much like a necessity that is being forced down your throat and I don't like that one bit. That doesn't take away from the rest of the game and the improvement they made on pretty much everything else. The story was excellent, even if the Arkham Knight turned into a goober halfway through, and it feels like good closure to the storyline. They did leave it open for some kind of sequel in the future but who knows what that would even look like. I'm extremely interested in seeing where Rocksteady goes from here. I wonder if they will stick with this 3rd Person-Action formula they seem to have perfected or will they go another route. I feel like it'll be a good game regardless as they have proven themselves to be extremely good at what they do.… Expand
  10. robozot
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    I found Arkham Knight underwhelming at first (been there done that in Arkham City). But once it gets going, and the Joker worms his way brilliantly into the storytelling, I found this to be the best Batman game yet. It's compelling all the way through, and the level of technical polish is astounding - there isn't one rough patch in the entire game. The Batmobile is annoying at first, butI found Arkham Knight underwhelming at first (been there done that in Arkham City). But once it gets going, and the Joker worms his way brilliantly into the storytelling, I found this to be the best Batman game yet. It's compelling all the way through, and the level of technical polish is astounding - there isn't one rough patch in the entire game. The Batmobile is annoying at first, but once you get the hang of the freaky controls, I found it to be a pure video game blast. I made over 90% completion, which is about 50% more than usual for me - I don't like to waste my life running around after collectible crap in video games, but damn if this game isn't addictive.… Expand
  11. wesker2012
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    Batman: Arkham Knight is the best game in the series and one of the most realized open world games. This game is a huge treat for any Batman fan. Once again, you really feel like you are in the Batman Universe with the exceptional voice acting of the characters and dead on character portrayals. The graphics are the best in the series with a lot more bright colors this time in contrastBatman: Arkham Knight is the best game in the series and one of the most realized open world games. This game is a huge treat for any Batman fan. Once again, you really feel like you are in the Batman Universe with the exceptional voice acting of the characters and dead on character portrayals. The graphics are the best in the series with a lot more bright colors this time in contrast to the dark, bland colors of the other games. There's tons of new cool gadgets and new ways to take down enemies. They really went all out for this game and made it the best they could. There is a ton of content. The campaign is relatively long and the amount of content besides the main story is staggering. There's tons of sidequests, puzzles, races, etc to finish. The game is really fun too, addictingly fun. The music is awesome, story was good, controls are great, camera is great, combat is great, racing great, puzzles great. Only two things that really annoyed me in the game was the tank sections and the loading times. The loading times are kind of long after you die. Other than that, this is a game that really shows the power of the next generation consoles. So far the best game I've played this year. More fun than Bloodborne and Witcher 3.… Expand
  12. Sh4rk82
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    Rocksteady does a wonderful job again. They have made great work adding the batmobile that can managed on remote control. The interaction between batman and his batmobile is well balance during all the missions. Gotham is better than ever. Some graphics details are really amazing. Batman saga has one of the best combat system I ever played. I don't understand why some reviews have been soRocksteady does a wonderful job again. They have made great work adding the batmobile that can managed on remote control. The interaction between batman and his batmobile is well balance during all the missions. Gotham is better than ever. Some graphics details are really amazing. Batman saga has one of the best combat system I ever played. I don't understand why some reviews have been so negative. If you do not appreciate a game like that I don't know really what you like!… Expand
  13. Arcendus
    Jul 27, 2015
    9
    Yeah yeah, they blundered the PC release. The fact that people retaliate by using game reviews just speaks to how pathetic some of the gaming community has become. I don't blame PC gamers for feeling betrayed, but speak that on the PC review of the game because the PS4 release is absolutely phenomenal. There's also the fact that metacritic allows for a review score of 0, which is absurd.Yeah yeah, they blundered the PC release. The fact that people retaliate by using game reviews just speaks to how pathetic some of the gaming community has become. I don't blame PC gamers for feeling betrayed, but speak that on the PC review of the game because the PS4 release is absolutely phenomenal. There's also the fact that metacritic allows for a review score of 0, which is absurd. The only games out there worthy of a 0 are the ones that fry your system when you insert the disc. Then we have all the other people who are rating the game a 10 when they'd otherwise give it an 8/9 just to combat all those people who rated it 0 for all the wrong reasons. This place is an absolute cluster and, while I give the game an enthusiastic 9/10 and have plenty to say about it, I sincerely suggest if you're reading this that you look elsewhere for game reviews. But then again, this place seems founded on the idea of people shouting their opinion and not many people actually listening to them to get an idea for the game, because they know to do so would be pretty insane when considering the amount of stupidity being shelled around here.… Expand
  14. Jack97
    May 5, 2016
    9
    Arkham Knight concludes Rocksteady's Arkham trilogy in mostly great fashion. The gameplay is the best of the series, the story is interesting and the presentation of the game is incredible, no problems there. I would've liked to have seen more boss fights since there's none until the last 3rd of the story. And the Batmobile, although a very cool addition, feels really forced many timesArkham Knight concludes Rocksteady's Arkham trilogy in mostly great fashion. The gameplay is the best of the series, the story is interesting and the presentation of the game is incredible, no problems there. I would've liked to have seen more boss fights since there's none until the last 3rd of the story. And the Batmobile, although a very cool addition, feels really forced many times throughout the game. I'd rather be Batman gliding through the city and fighting guys in hand to hand combat or taking guys out stealthy than rampaging through the streets in a massive vehicle. But AK is still a great conclusion to the Arkham trilogy , one that you have to play if you're a Batman fan.… Expand
  15. iKen
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    Played on PS4 Pro.
    Gameplay: GREAT
    Graphic: GREAT
    Story: GREAT
    Music/Sound : GREAT
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT
  16. deadchime
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    The game's great, The story, the ambition, the gameplay and the graphics. The Batmobile is a bit forced sometimes but when you get used to it AND upgrade it, it makes the whole a lot more interesting. Really enjoying my time in this first REAL "next-gen" title. Thanks Rocksteady!
  17. Storm1672
    Jul 8, 2015
    9
    Arguably the best Batman game. A lot of improvements on every aspect. Big surprises, technical marvel, well-polished and some great side missions. The batmobile although great is used a bit too much and some boss fights or side missions disappoint. All in all, excellent action adventure and worthy of the epic series.
  18. GrandScale
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    The Batmobile is an integral part to the gameplay. If you can accept this fact, you'll be having a great time with this game. There are people criticizing the Batmobile's controls for being too floaty. I can see that. But for me, after some getting used to I had no problem with it whatsoever.

    There are lots of cool new moves for Batman, like the slow motion takedowns, which you can    The Batmobile is an integral part to the gameplay. If you can accept this fact, you'll be having a great time with this game. There are people criticizing the Batmobile's controls for being too floaty. I can see that. But for me, after some getting used to I had no problem with it whatsoever.

    There are lots of cool new moves for Batman, like the slow motion takedowns, which you can chain into multiple ones.

    The side missions are plenty. Though lots of them are rather redundant. You want to complete them just for the sake of completion, not because they really mean something. And having an open world with side missions like this is rather counter productive, as these side missions interrupt the narrative.

    The presentation has been greatly improved. It's really like playing a movie. But there won't be any long cutscenes to put you into a passive position for too long.

    The combat is as great as ever. But the gamepad is overladen with combinations, making it difficult for newcomers to get accustom to.

    And there are lots of variety when it comes to stealth. You have plenty of ways to handle a situation.

    Overall, I like this entry way better than its three predecessors.    … Expand
  19. honor88
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    This game makes me feel as batman more than other games. Batmobile is necesarry almost every mission but this makes game more enjoyable i think. I like very much batmobile combat mission especially.
  20. unluckydice
    Jul 12, 2015
    9
    Here you will see another side to Batman, his flaws his anger, the rage that drives him you can see familiarity's in his character physic when you compare him to the Dark Knight Returns animated series a man who is willing to sacrifice for his own self completion, his motives are straight forward and no one will stop his anger from prevailing over his foes, with Kevin Conroy back to voiceHere you will see another side to Batman, his flaws his anger, the rage that drives him you can see familiarity's in his character physic when you compare him to the Dark Knight Returns animated series a man who is willing to sacrifice for his own self completion, his motives are straight forward and no one will stop his anger from prevailing over his foes, with Kevin Conroy back to voice the Batman this brought the Batmans anger to another level of rage the rage we are supposed to see.

    I can see that Developer Rocksteady have gained inspiration from Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy particular Batman Begins were as the previous games were more comic book based, Compared to the previous two games the threat is on a much bigger scale similar to the threat difference to say Batman Begins and the Dark Knight Rises.
    The final game is more grounded and is set to appeal to the wider audience which is why the game has its flaws particularly the overuse of the Batmobile, disappointing boss fights and Drone Battles and repetitive voice commands such as (Rattler Down!)

    But then again these minor flaws didnt deterrent from how awesome it was to have a Batmobile this monster is intimidating on top of that the driving mechanics were flawless so easy to drive throughout Gotham City, I admire Rocksteady's work of innovation gameplay rather than the same game again, As the Batman you are able to exit in and out the Batmobile flawlessly without distraction,then through remote control you are able to call on it whenever you need it and on top of that it comes with Battlemode with the touch of a button this mammoth turns into a force to be reckoned with called Battlemode ready for battle seeing the transformation from Battlemobile to Battlemode is sooo cool. The Batmobile is fun and engaging the driving mechanics and battlemode work flawlessly together and is one of Batman's coolest gadgets it feels like a needed necessity to progress in the game rather than just a placement.

    If you have played the previous Arkham games you will feel right at home here if not it will take some time to master the game, most of the same fighting techniques, gadgets and gameplay mechanics are back with some additional improvements such as fear takedowns were Batman is able to take down multiply foes at one time, being able to use weapons such as Bats against other foes, environmental takedowns such as smashing an enemy's head into a electrical circuit (I don't know if that covers Batman Do not Kill Policy) and gadgets such as the Disrupter that disables enemy's weapons, all possible and curtsey of Lucious Fox which are all needed when your going up against an army of mercenaries a Scarecrow and the likes of Harley Quinn, Penguin and Two face.

    Perks
    Batmobile is fun and engaging
    The driving mechanics and battle work flawlessly together
    John Noble voice of Scarecrow
    Kevin Conroy voice as Batman
    Stunning Graphics
    The Story's twist's and turns
    The mind boggling events that accor
    Added layers to combat mechanics such as environmental takedowns and duo takedowns
    A satisfying conclusion to a remarkable trilogy
    Side Storys indept story arch's from some of the best comic book villians in the DC Universe

    Negatives
    Too many Drone Battles
    The Arkham Knight doesn't live up to the Title
    Boss fights were somewhat disapointing and few

    Verdict
    Batman Arkham Knight has it's flaws but developer Rocksteady makes up for this by providing the player with innovation gameplay, solid story, AAA game quality, and a true Batman gaming experience. Batman Arkham Knight is satisfying conclusion to a remarkable trilogy that brought the comic book game genre to life.    … Expand
  21. Batmandude46
    Aug 2, 2017
    9
    This game is the definitive batman simulator of the generation. It has amazing gameplay and visuals and is a near perfect conclusion to the arkham trilogy (I'm talking about the main 3 origins is a prequel). Only problems were the weak 3rd act and repetitive tank battles. Also of note, this game has some of the best voice acting in a game
  22. hemmo1986
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    If you have ever wanted to be Batman than Batman Arkham Knight will most likely be the closest you will ever come to that dream being realized. The previous Batman games from RockSteady studios have all been amazing and immersive games while staying true to the Batman universe, and Batman Arkham Knight is no different; only its bigger and better than the previous entries.

    With a massive    If you have ever wanted to be Batman than Batman Arkham Knight will most likely be the closest you will ever come to that dream being realized. The previous Batman games from RockSteady studios have all been amazing and immersive games while staying true to the Batman universe, and Batman Arkham Knight is no different; only its bigger and better than the previous entries.

    With a massive roster of Batman's enemies making an appearance, the only shame is the missed opportunity have exercised boss fights. Besides this minor flaw Batman Arkham Knight is a worthy send off for this franchise.    … Expand
  23. Jerry4050
    Jul 1, 2015
    9
    Not that bad but repetitive side quest, I heard to get the better ending you need to beat the side quest 100% except the riddlers trophies so its pretty time consuming and feels like the same side quest just doing it a bunch of times to reach 100%. I do love the graphics and the lighting effect plus the story isnt that bad so far but I do wish the voice acting can be a bit better comingNot that bad but repetitive side quest, I heard to get the better ending you need to beat the side quest 100% except the riddlers trophies so its pretty time consuming and feels like the same side quest just doing it a bunch of times to reach 100%. I do love the graphics and the lighting effect plus the story isnt that bad so far but I do wish the voice acting can be a bit better coming from batman sometimes. I do enjoy Mark Hamill is back and still doing a stellar job.

    Graphics 10
    Sound 9
    Gameplay 8
    Replay Value 7

    9.5    … Expand
  24. GigaBeer
    Oct 13, 2015
    9
    Great story with some amazing moments right from the beginning. Fighting is improved, there are new gadgets, graphic is top-notch, Gotham is bigger than ever and there are a lot of stuff to do.
    Batmobile is the best thing and biggest flaw in the game. It's very cool and fun to play with, but there's too much of the batmobile, and Batman often feels useless without it.
    Overall B:AK is a    Great story with some amazing moments right from the beginning. Fighting is improved, there are new gadgets, graphic is top-notch, Gotham is bigger than ever and there are a lot of stuff to do.
    Batmobile is the best thing and biggest flaw in the game. It's very cool and fun to play with, but there's too much of the batmobile, and Batman often feels useless without it.
    Overall B:AK is a great game that will keep you busy for some time if you want to fully complete it, and must play for Batman fans.    … Expand
  25. Ibanez89
    Jul 5, 2015
    9
    Brilliant game.

    The story is so immersive and the characters are very exciting, leaving us with plenty of twists throughout its entirety. The gameplay is all the same just with better graphics! The upgrade system is even better and those fluent combos..soooo good! Personally, I was hoping it would be this way as it was all so perfect in the previous two titles. If there was    Brilliant game.

    The story is so immersive and the characters are very exciting, leaving us with plenty of twists throughout its entirety.
    The gameplay is all the same just with better graphics! The upgrade system is even better and those fluent combos..soooo good!
    Personally, I was hoping it would be this way as it was all so perfect in the previous two titles.

    If there was something I can pick on, it would be that the Batmobile can feel a bit clunky, but that aside the Batmobile is badass, it has a perfect place for this game and its so good to see it in use.
    I've notice people are complaining that it is "over used."
    It belongs to Batman. It is iconic. It's supposed to show usefulness in a driven and highly engaging environment. Again this is opinionated, but I honestly didn't feel that was a problem at all. Infact, I LOVE all the car chases.

    I didn't seem to realise this, but there was a lack of boss fights in the game. I was so engaged in the story and combat to really notice, but I can understand others who may have seen this as a downfall.

    In a nutshell:
    Pros:
    - Excellent Story telling
    - Amazing graphics
    - Combat system is still epic as usual. The core mechanic is left the same so you wont be disappointed if you liked it in the other games.
    - Upgrade system is more refined and makes you think more on what to upgrade to assist your situation at the time
    - The same gadgets are back, including some new arrivals/enhancements which are really cool.
    - The Batmobile is badass. Enjoy cleaning up the streets.

    Cons:
    - Some gadgets can be underused. I didn't feel I needed to explore through them often as I should have. (The line launcher did have much need at all)
    - Batmobile controls and movement can feel a bit clunky
    - Side quests can get a bit tedious.

    Overall, another masterpiece for 2015.
    Arkham Asylum has been my personal favorite, but there is so much to love in this game. Rocksteady again, continue to make legendary games that will go down as the some of the best superhero titles to ever be released.
    9/10.    … Expand
  26. DragonBorn-
    Feb 2, 2016
    9
    Another awesome game in the 'Arkham' franchise from Rocksteady!

    Excellent main story-line and as ever it goes on and on which is great for me as I cant stand games that end quickly! And as always the little side quests are in abundance to keep you busy. Graphics are outstanding, the best of the series as you would expect for next gen. Combat is as smooth and loose as ever with a few    Another awesome game in the 'Arkham' franchise from Rocksteady!

    Excellent main story-line and as ever it goes on and on which is great for me as I cant stand games that end quickly! And as always the little side quests are in abundance to keep you busy.

    Graphics are outstanding, the best of the series as you would expect for next gen. Combat is as smooth and loose as ever with a few new additional moves thrown into the mix.

    All the Supervillians of Batman of the so called 'rogues gallery' are included. Riddler, Two-Face, Penguin, Scarecrow, Ivy etc etc. Even the very much dead Joker!

    The Batmobile on the whole is a cool addition, but can get a little annoying at times when you have no option but to use it. Schooling the Militia tanks with the missile barrage however is pretty sick!

    Overall Arkham Knight is another solid addition to the never disappointing series. Just a shame Rocksteady has decided to bring it to an end. Such fun games to play!

    Not too sure what some peoples problem is giving it a zero? If you liked AA, AC or AO there is absolutely no reason why you wouldn't like this. Its more of the same! Stop hunting for perfection, you aint gona get it!

    9/10 from me.    … Expand
  27. Reciter5613
    Jul 7, 2015
    9
    Just beat the game and I feel it was a good way to end the series. The game was polished well even thought there were still parts that got me frustrated. Of course that may have been because I didn't know every root I could take and didn't keep up with every button prompt. The story and characters were still awesome. My favorite part was the tank battles. It reminded me of Battletanx andJust beat the game and I feel it was a good way to end the series. The game was polished well even thought there were still parts that got me frustrated. Of course that may have been because I didn't know every root I could take and didn't keep up with every button prompt. The story and characters were still awesome. My favorite part was the tank battles. It reminded me of Battletanx and hope someone makes a game in these tank mechanics.… Expand
  28. JakeGreenham
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    I don't get how people can give this game 0 out of 10's. the only way that could happen is if the game didn't work. (which it doesn't on PC). the only real negative aspect to this game is the constant need for the bat mobile. your basically never, not using it. you're either using it as a tank, or using the power winch to access the next part of the level. the hand to hand combat is betterI don't get how people can give this game 0 out of 10's. the only way that could happen is if the game didn't work. (which it doesn't on PC). the only real negative aspect to this game is the constant need for the bat mobile. your basically never, not using it. you're either using it as a tank, or using the power winch to access the next part of the level. the hand to hand combat is better than ever, which is why I don't understand why they focused so heavily focused on tank combat. other than that the game is amazing. very open world, the map is absolutely huge, the grappling hook can be used at a greater distance which was sometimes annoying in the previous games. both of the main villains are awesome. always wondering who the all the arkham knight is, and the scarecrows design is flawless. Lots of twists and turns within the story. You always feel powerful. whether it's meeting up a group of 30 villains or putting the smack down on a big brute. a great game to end a fantastic trilogy. **** arkham origins.)… Expand
  29. Eikast
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    I originally got this game for the PC (I had only played 60-90 minutes). I eventually got a refund for it because WB stopped selling it and I was worried about prospects of getting the DLC (I got the premium version). So I ordered this version (PS4). I just beat it last night and this game is amazing. The story is fun, the game isn't too repetitive (even those riddler challenges).

    Now I    I originally got this game for the PC (I had only played 60-90 minutes). I eventually got a refund for it because WB stopped selling it and I was worried about prospects of getting the DLC (I got the premium version). So I ordered this version (PS4). I just beat it last night and this game is amazing. The story is fun, the game isn't too repetitive (even those riddler challenges).

    Now I am not going to spoil the ending but I only finished the first tier of ending (there's 3 total). My review is based off that first ending. The story was very intriguing. When I was younger I use to watch the Batman cartoons and even some of those old reruns of the old show (I'm 25 now but I saw those reruns when I was 5 or 6). I even saw and loved the first four batman movies. I love the Dark Knight trilogy. When I was 10 or 11 I loved watching Batman Beyond on cartoon network. Having said all of this I have never been into comics. I feel that the story of this game does Batman justice.

    I took one star off because there are no boss fights outside of using the Batmobile. Driving in the batmobile is fun but I feel like it's forced too many times.    … Expand
  30. SeanGamerDays
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    Arkham Knight done a great job! The batmobile was the most wicked s-it I've ever seen, since they didn't show this on Arkham City. I'm not gonna spoiled this, but before you play this, The Ending, is suck! Seriously, Batman kill himself (Spoiler Alert!) because everyone knows he is Bruce Wayne, but the ending dosen't bother me much (Cause I was bussy doing Free-roaming & Batmobile).Arkham Knight done a great job! The batmobile was the most wicked s-it I've ever seen, since they didn't show this on Arkham City. I'm not gonna spoiled this, but before you play this, The Ending, is suck! Seriously, Batman kill himself (Spoiler Alert!) because everyone knows he is Bruce Wayne, but the ending dosen't bother me much (Cause I was bussy doing Free-roaming & Batmobile). Although, there was something confuse me, Mark Hamill (The Voice of Joker) says it will be his last role. But, why does he voice Joker again? Does Rocksteady hires him again, with a lot of buck? Or... They don't trust other Actors (Troy Baker for example, since he played Joker in Arkham Origins). Nevertheless, Arkham is best to play...

    Unless, you count the upcoming Uncharted 4: The Thief's End on your PS4 which is coming next year :v    … Expand
  31. pongkrit03
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    Batman Arkham Knight is an amazing final sequel of the series. As always, It has great gameplay, great contents and great graphic. What even more standing out is the story and side quests, they are all very well done. I really want to rate this game 10/10 but I can't because there are something imperfect in the game.

    1.Lack of Epic boss fights. Unlike Asylum and Arkham City does, this    Batman Arkham Knight is an amazing final sequel of the series. As always, It has great gameplay, great contents and great graphic. What even more standing out is the story and side quests, they are all very well done. I really want to rate this game 10/10 but I can't because there are something imperfect in the game.

    1.Lack of Epic boss fights. Unlike Asylum and Arkham City does, this game has almost no boss fight.

    2.Too much of a tank fight. While I enjoy using batmoblie around the city, I don't think using it as a tank is a good way to do in Batman game. Sometimes it feels good but sometimes it does not, and if you rethink for a second, we buy this game because we want to play as batman, not a tank destroyer. Therefore, even the tank-fight mechanic is good (it is really good), it is not batman game. They should make a separate game for this.

    That is it for my short review. Even with 2 flaws, this game is awesome not the less, Everyone should get this game and enjoy your time for more than 2 weeks    … Expand
  32. Bastrix
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    Extremely fun game, I really enjoyed the main story and also the secondary missions. Graphics are beautiful, really, one of the best games (if not the best) I've seen on ps4.

    About the new batmobile, I've read some negative comments, I found it really really cool. The tank combats was pretty simple but challenging and entertaining. The handling was really cool, the sound is great and    Extremely fun game, I really enjoyed the main story and also the secondary missions. Graphics are beautiful, really, one of the best games (if not the best) I've seen on ps4.

    About the new batmobile, I've read some negative comments, I found it really really cool. The tank combats was pretty simple but challenging and entertaining. The handling was really cool, the sound is great and you destroy everything you run into.

    Overall I found this game to be really well done, loads of content, no bugs, fun secondary missions, loads of stuff to do and stunning graphics.

    The only thing I didn't like that much, I was expecting the skills you can unlock to be more powerful and spectacular.    … Expand
  33. joaopontesvaz
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    Graphics: 9.0 Sound: 9.5 Gameplay: 8.8 Fun/Story: 9.0

    A great game, some of the best night/dark graphics i ever seen. In the beginning i wasn't really enjoying the game but this game grows the more you play it. Despite i would like some day scenes and more environments, the most annoying thing was the batmobile control (really bad) and its puzzles/fights. The atmosphere, the joker,    Graphics: 9.0 Sound: 9.5 Gameplay: 8.8 Fun/Story: 9.0

    A great game, some of the best night/dark graphics i ever seen. In the beginning i wasn't really enjoying the game but this game grows the more you play it. Despite i would like some day scenes and more environments, the most annoying thing was the batmobile control (really bad) and its puzzles/fights. The atmosphere, the joker, skullface, ... brilliant. And the ending scene, surely one of the best all time.    … Expand
  34. MaximumD
    Sep 25, 2015
    9
    After seeing all the negative user reviews I was hesitant to get this game but I sure am glad I finally pulled the trigger. The main negative of the last two games was that it didn't expand on the gameplay enough. Well here is the Batmobile, an expansion to the gameplay. I don't mind it at all like some poeple, giving the game zeroes. OK, let's just get the two worst things about thisAfter seeing all the negative user reviews I was hesitant to get this game but I sure am glad I finally pulled the trigger. The main negative of the last two games was that it didn't expand on the gameplay enough. Well here is the Batmobile, an expansion to the gameplay. I don't mind it at all like some poeple, giving the game zeroes. OK, let's just get the two worst things about this game out of the way first.

    -Tank Battles - easily the dumbest addition to the franchise. However, this is getting way overblown in negative reviews. I noticed there are many other things to do with the Batmobile, such as chasing down enemy vehicles and using it for some environmental puzzles. It's launching system is also super awesome, allowing you to effortlessly glide across huge swathes of the city. The game does not force you to drive the Batmobile, you can still choose to go on foot if you please. Also, the tank battles are not as frequent as advertised by those 0 reviews and they are very short most of the time.

    -Riddler - After 3 games of this crap I think I've finally had it with the Riddler and his totally illogical puzzles. Unfortunately here he is again with more trophies and puzzle rooms which are easy, but many and tedious. Also, you need beat his stupid rooms to free a side kick. Touche Rocksteady. This dude somehow has the resources to build huge race track style death traps under the city. It's ludicrous. Worse villian of all time. The riddler should have never been more that the actual riddles that you need to solve by scanning in items in the environment. That has always been fun. The trophies and challenge rooms, not so much.

    If you can get over those two things like I did, you will have a hell of a time with this game. The new fear takedown mechanic makes you really feel like the Batman. Throw a smoke bomb, take out three armed thugs, and then swoop back away before anyone sees you. It's awesome. The controls are tight and the closeups of the takedowns are nice and brutal.

    The two main modes of combat, melee and predator, are completely intertwined now letting you choose what to do in any encounter. Stealth movement and grappling have been polished to fine sheen, letting you move effortlessly around and plan your moves. The gadgets are still plenty and a whole wealth of new options are at your disposal for taking out enemies. This is good because the enemies are smarter overall whether it's just regular melee combat or a predator room. There are also new types, like the medic who revives enemies you've already taken out. It lends some new strategy to think about. I have to say overall, the gameplay aspects are polished to near perfection in this game so you could just concentrate on being Batman. Gamepley wise, it's the best in the series by far. One detraction though, there still some camera issues during melee combat.

    The story is also well done and all cutscenes are top notch. It's not my favorite Batman story, but I'm kind f a comics snob so there ya go. Batman purists have always found issues with Rocksteady's take, but it's their take and the production values certainly don't detract. Voice acting is top notch.

    Environments are varied and you are tasked with some short puzzles in addition to beating down thugs as you move through the story. Certain areas also require some detective work, which has been enhanced a bit from previous games but still rather easy to figure out. Also let me add that the city overall is very well laid out with interesting nooks and cranny all over. From dank sewers to the highest point you'll never see the same things. The detail is simply superb. Great level design going on here, but some may feel the area is smallish, more on par with City than Origins. I don't mind that. I'd rather have interesting environments than some huge empty world like we saw in Arkham Origins.

    There are a ton of side activities to do as well and the only negative I can say about them is they are required to be complete in order to see the real ending. That means Riddler and all his stupid trophies as well. However, the rest of the side missions are pretty robust and they don't feel tedious to do. Rocksteady will at times block of the pursuit of a side mission until you proceed further with the main story. I actually liked that, but some people will find it annoying. I found to be a good balance throughout the game.

    Anyway, I guess I got a little long winded there. Long story short, if you loved the previous Arkham games you will absolutely love this game too. Don't worry about the tank battles, they are not that bad but definitely not "Batman" like. The Batmobile other than that is a fun tool to have at your disposal. I can't enough of the glide boost function. If you are on the fence like I was and if you loved City and Origins, just get it. It's a bigger and better version of Arkham City, which previously was my favorite. Honestly though, Riddler trophies. GAH! Why Rocksteady?    … Expand
  35. Naveen196
    Dec 21, 2015
    9
    An excellent game, but with one very divisive flaw: The Batmobile.
    Combat: The combat is the main reason the Arkham series' fame. And the combat is the best in any of the Arkham games. With LOADS of moves to unlock, and even more powerful and newer enemy types (Example: The medic can revive downed opponents and electrically charge them for more damage). The combat never gets stale.    An excellent game, but with one very divisive flaw: The Batmobile.
    Combat: The combat is the main reason the Arkham series' fame. And the combat is the best in any of the Arkham games. With LOADS of moves to unlock, and even more powerful and newer enemy types (Example: The medic can revive downed opponents and electrically charge them for more damage). The combat never gets stale.
    Batmobile: Now this may be divisive. There is a lot of driving and tank combat in the game, especially in the main story. The batmobile is fun to drive, looks beautiful, and controls like a car in a good racing game. The tank combat is fun, but it gets stale after a while, and it lacks the depth or fluidity of on-foot combat. So, I recommend doing some side quests (which usually involve on-foot combat) in between bouts of Tank combat.
    The City: Gotham is dark, violent, and incredibly gorgeous. The game from a technical standpoint runs like a dream on the PS4, though only 30 fps, its very stable. The graphics are beautiful, especially the textures and water. Exploring the city while gliding feels amazing, and my favourite thing to do in the game.
    Story: Not gonna spoil anything. The story isnt as good as Asylum. We can see Batman get pushed to his moral and Psychological limit. While the main plot itself isn't too complex, the characters, dialogues and screenplay are movie-level. The game is very cinematic.
    There are sidequests involving recurring villains like Penguin, Harvey Dent and Riddler, and also FireFly, which are all a blast to play through.
    The game will last you 15 hours on main story, about 30-35 if you wanna do side quests.
    Ultimately, it dependa on the batmobile tank combat. Check some gameplay footage to see what you feel about it.    … Expand
  36. JoshLuck1995
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    Very impressed with this game, I have played all the Arkham games and this is easily my favourite one, with Arkham City in a close second. So far this is easily my 2015 Game Of The Year. Cannot recommend it enough
  37. 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
  38. Darth_Kane
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    An amazing game from start to finish, I really enjoyed Batman's last ride. I feel that this game is a perfect closure for the Arkham trilogy, but damn I'll miss them
  39. ToFewViews
    Jul 23, 2015
    9
    Arkham Knight picks up the story of Arkham City right where it left off, But in Arkham Knight Scarecrow and the other villains have planned a massive take over of Gotham and Scarecrow threatens to poison the city with his "Fear Toxin" Witch leaves the city next to empty except for Looters,Rioters and the "Arkham Knight's" Militia. The Arkham Knight is the some what focus of this gameArkham Knight picks up the story of Arkham City right where it left off, But in Arkham Knight Scarecrow and the other villains have planned a massive take over of Gotham and Scarecrow threatens to poison the city with his "Fear Toxin" Witch leaves the city next to empty except for Looters,Rioters and the "Arkham Knight's" Militia. The Arkham Knight is the some what focus of this game (Hints the name) and he is a unknown villain hell bent on bringing Batman to his kneels and getting his revenge. Him and his Men are the most prepared and well armed when it comes to fighting the Batman. The combat to the game is very fluid and smooth with only a few times where you get mad at Batman for not doing even remotely close to what you wanted him to, other then those odd points the combat is very enjoyable. The environments mostly give you multiple ways to handle a situation rather it be stealth from below/above or a all out brawl or something in-between. The addition of the Batmobile adds a whole new level of combat to the game with the ability to call in the Tank/Super Car with a press of a button you are able to use it to take out enemy checkpoints, Tanks or whatever you need. The Batmobile is extremely fun to drive with it smashing through parts of builds and pushing cars, Also drifting corners and hitting jumps is fun. There are a few Riddler challenges and story missions that build some puzzles around the Batmobile witch can get boring and repetitive but still nice to see them work the vehicle into some puzzles. The game is also full of things to do with tons of side missions to track down and finish, from Hostage's to save,Murders to Solve or other villains to hunt down and lock up. The story to me was a amazing story exploring points of the Batman universe that are extremely well known and close to the fans of the series, anyone who is a slight fan of the Batman universe will instantly love the story of Arkham Knight.The game looks beautiful, Environments are extremely detailed and it gives the feeling of immersion and really pulls you into the story.Arkham Knight Isn't a perfect game but it's really close, if you a fan of past Batman games or a Batman Nerd like myself you will love this game but if your not invested in the world of Batman you may not have the same experience but I'm sure it'll still be enjoyable.… Expand
  40. 670Gamer
    Jan 5, 2016
    9
    Great game! Similar combat mechanics compared to the others. Love the new stuff and the side missions with the batmobile. Everything was pretty smooth for me.
  41. Artur95
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    I don't understand why so many negative critics. I seriously think that this is the best Arkham game. There is plenty of things to do in many ways you want. Examples:

    I've spent more time doing sidequests than the main missions, sidequests makes you insepct, look around buildings and streets for clues (most of the sidequests doesn't have waypoints) ; you need to explore the map and its    I don't understand why so many negative critics. I seriously think that this is the best Arkham game. There is plenty of things to do in many ways you want. Examples:

    I've spent more time doing sidequests than the main missions, sidequests makes you insepct, look around buildings and streets for clues (most of the sidequests doesn't have waypoints) ; you need to explore the map and its cool when you do it with the awesome batmobile! Also, the quests that Nigma gives to you are very, very fun and complicated. The game mechanics like combat system, camera, good voice acting and tons of action makes you feel like YOU ARE THE BATMAN.

    Graphics are incredible, one of the best graphics i've ever seen. There are a lot of details around you, destruction with the batmobile is epic, makes it so powerful but at the same time vulnerable to other tanks.

    This game deserves better reviews, this game doesn't diserve lower than 7.0    … Expand
  42. ariel2
    Jul 4, 2015
    9
    Amazing,one of the contenders for game of the year,but (spoiler alert) i didn't like how batman killed himself like that,i thought it's gonna happen in an epic fight,but not like this
  43. mikesurbroski89
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    For any batman fans out there, you will simply love this game. The story is amazing and the combat system is probably the best its ever been. The batmobile is a new feature to the series, and is a great idea on paper but the control scheme can at times be complicating. Overall, because of a few minor problems with the batmobile it isn't a perfect game but far from a zero. It's a great gameFor any batman fans out there, you will simply love this game. The story is amazing and the combat system is probably the best its ever been. The batmobile is a new feature to the series, and is a great idea on paper but the control scheme can at times be complicating. Overall, because of a few minor problems with the batmobile it isn't a perfect game but far from a zero. It's a great game with great gameplay and an awesome story. I would recommend this game to any fan of the series or just in general.… Expand
  44. SGZone
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    Overall it's a great game. One of the best of the year just behind Witcher 3 in my opinion and for one big reason. Do not let the 7.0 discourage you. Most of them are from PC gamers not reviewing on their own page and others don't review the whole game just the worst part of it. Even Witcher 3 can be the worst if focused only on the negative. Since the negative's are really easy let'sOverall it's a great game. One of the best of the year just behind Witcher 3 in my opinion and for one big reason. Do not let the 7.0 discourage you. Most of them are from PC gamers not reviewing on their own page and others don't review the whole game just the worst part of it. Even Witcher 3 can be the worst if focused only on the negative. Since the negative's are really easy let's start with the one.

    -Batmobile combat. The combat of the Batmobile will take you out of it. Without a doubt the worst part of the game. Sadly there is quite a bit of it. Thankfully they are not that long and can be beaten quickly. Driving is fun but it takes a while to get used to. Once you do though it is rather fun but some disagree. Personally I have had no problems handling the batmobile in non-combat mode. Even if you don't like driving it you can get around the city just as easily gliding. This really about does it for negatives sadly it's a pretty big one and does bring the game down.

    Pros:
    -Story: Simply Sublime best it's ever been.
    -Combat: As Smooth and fluid as past games. It's not super different from past iterations however more aggressive AI adds that little touch to make it fresh. Also the ability to team up with fellow heroes to beat on villains is amazing. Switching between them is easy and the double take-downs are satisfying to watch. I hope more games figure out how to implement this.
    -Navigation: As mentioned above simply driving the batmobile is fun at least for me. I had no real problems with the handling and hunting down villains in cars with it can lead to some great chases. However, if you find yourself having difficulty with it going on foot is just as viable. Zipping up buildings to glide across the city is even better than Arkham City.
    Puzzles: The puzzles in this game are interesting and unique. The puzzles feature the best use of the batmobile. For example one puzzle involves using a winch to create your own ramps to get across some buildings.
    -Villains. This one is a hit or miss depending on who you are. Some of the boss battles are sadly not as elaborate as Arkham City's. Some of them like Two-Face you can beat with a silent takedown. Which in my opinion makes sense and I prefer to the classic 3 hit-point of older games. You may like it or not just saying it's there. However, the character themselves are fantastic as usual.

    Conclusion: Overall this ties up the Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady superbly. If your a fan of the past ones this is a must have. However, it should be mentioned if you plan on playing it on PC and found your way to the PS4 page by accident. Just go there to find out all the reasons it's an awful idea. Judging the game purely on it's own merit and not awful ports. It's one of the best games of the year. Honestly, hopefully PC gets a patch soon so they can experience just how great this game is.    … Expand
  45. 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
  46. yamman
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    Fantastic end to the Arkham trilogy. A little bit too much tank combat, but the Batmobile is such an amazing achievement that I can forgive it. Congrats Rocksteady!
  47. BaronMonaco
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    The Arkham series is the prove of how great super hero videogames can be when they're not mindless cash-in but how did this episode (the first on PS4) fared ?

    Technically the game is beautiful and flawless on PS4 (yes I'm well aware of the problems on PC but I'm not reviewing this version of the game), it was probably the best looking game on this generation (exclusives aside) when it    The Arkham series is the prove of how great super hero videogames can be when they're not mindless cash-in but how did this episode (the first on PS4) fared ?

    Technically the game is beautiful and flawless on PS4 (yes I'm well aware of the problems on PC but I'm not reviewing this version of the game), it was probably the best looking game on this generation (exclusives aside) when it came out, the animations are also superb, a great job from Rocksteady (they didn't manage the PC version).

    Concerning the gameplay the fighting system is still absolutely fun, the action never stops, there's a good variety of combo and the controls are responsive. The stealth part is also very well manage with lot of possibilities to deal with them. And for the driving, the main novelty of this episode it is also very well down, the bat-mobile is as reactive and powerful that you'll dream of , unfortunately they over did it a little and you use it a bit too much in the game and you can be bored with it during time.

    The story is once again marvelous, Batman fan or not everybody will be committed to it, with some nice twists. There's also a lot of side activities to do (like I said a bit too much of bat-mobile in them, but also some great ones) that brings variety and length to the game ( around 50 hours for 100%).

    So in conclusion Arkham Knight on PS4 is great game prevented from perfection only by an overdose of bat-mobile (but I can understand them, it must have been like hell to program it as good as they did) but every super hero lovers must play this game (as well as the whole Arkham series).    … Expand
  48. PaladinRudjack
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    I don't know why but i love this game so much maybe because I'm one Batman fans but it is certainly good game at PS4. No lags, no FPS drops like PC. The usage of Batmobile is awesome and it is compatible with Batman himself.
  49. LatinCritic13
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    After the events of Arkham City, the third and final chapter for Bruce Wayne is about to come to an end and Arkham Knight is a proper sendoff to the watchful protector that we know and love about Gotham City. The game is near perfect in terms of technical aspects, but nowhere as perfect when the repetition of utilizing the Batmobile comes into play. It’s purely a beautiful sendoff thatAfter the events of Arkham City, the third and final chapter for Bruce Wayne is about to come to an end and Arkham Knight is a proper sendoff to the watchful protector that we know and love about Gotham City. The game is near perfect in terms of technical aspects, but nowhere as perfect when the repetition of utilizing the Batmobile comes into play. It’s purely a beautiful sendoff that Batman deserved and I am sure as hell that a Superman game might be in the works by Rocksteady.… Expand
  50. DudeUnknown
    Jul 11, 2015
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, and personally, would give it a 10. However, although it doesn't seem to affect me much, there are obvious and important problems. The combat and stealth are just like Arkham City, in general, and so is a lot of the game. This is a good and bad thing. Lack of originality, however Arkham City was heavily praised for this system, which was (and, in my opinion,I really enjoyed this game, and personally, would give it a 10. However, although it doesn't seem to affect me much, there are obvious and important problems. The combat and stealth are just like Arkham City, in general, and so is a lot of the game. This is a good and bad thing. Lack of originality, however Arkham City was heavily praised for this system, which was (and, in my opinion, still is) amazing. Which was actually really similar to Assassin's Creed, although I haven't seen much negativity about that (and at the same time I don't know which one developed the combat first). There was also the Batmobile, a common problem. It took over the game often. I really liked it, but there was still too much of it in the game. The storyline is great, and it's a really long one (the full thing, however the main story is just over average in length, but a very good story no matter how far you go). With the combination of the quality storyline and the decent open world, it makes for a huge game. Arkham City still remains slightly better, but Arkham Knight is a good game.… Expand
  51. alexmanea
    Dec 21, 2015
    9
    Batman Arkham Knight is one of the most entertaining games I've played in a long time. Completed 100% of the game because of how much I liked it. This is the best Batman game in the franchise in my opinion, although the ending was not that great. I mean, yeah, sure, it was awesome, but it still left some unanswered questions. Graphycs, gameplay, voice acting, everything exceeded myBatman Arkham Knight is one of the most entertaining games I've played in a long time. Completed 100% of the game because of how much I liked it. This is the best Batman game in the franchise in my opinion, although the ending was not that great. I mean, yeah, sure, it was awesome, but it still left some unanswered questions. Graphycs, gameplay, voice acting, everything exceeded my expectations. This game is definitely worth buying.… Expand
  52. vaughtex
    Jul 27, 2015
    9
    Just finished this game on the PS4. Took me around 15 hours with side quests. Graphically, the game is stunning, the draw distance and lighting in particular are amazing. Using the scarecrow as the main villain is refreshing and it makes you realise how much of an underrated character he is.The storyline is "good", but does get a bit silly in the last third for my liking. Despite this, theJust finished this game on the PS4. Took me around 15 hours with side quests. Graphically, the game is stunning, the draw distance and lighting in particular are amazing. Using the scarecrow as the main villain is refreshing and it makes you realise how much of an underrated character he is.The storyline is "good", but does get a bit silly in the last third for my liking. Despite this, the side missions are mostly great, but some of them do get repetitive and were missed on my first playthrough, especially the ones involving the mines in the city. The batmobile is a great fun and some of the puzzle elements that utilise this feature are cleverly conceived. The combat is more or less the same as previous incarnations, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It works really well. Overall, great game - lots of variety with the missions, graphics are great but some of the side missions could have been better.
    I did get the DLC codes for the Red Hood and Harley Quinn packs. Don't pay extra for these, they are largely terrible. I finished both of them in little over an hour.    … Expand
  53. crispycrunch15
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    In my opinion, this game is close to perfection as it excels through your expectations. The batmobile though, can be great and fun at times, but Rocksteady tries to include it as much as they can in the story; which starts to get annoying because its repetitive. Besides this, the main story missions have a great variety and they are more interesting as the story progresses. I actually wasIn my opinion, this game is close to perfection as it excels through your expectations. The batmobile though, can be great and fun at times, but Rocksteady tries to include it as much as they can in the story; which starts to get annoying because its repetitive. Besides this, the main story missions have a great variety and they are more interesting as the story progresses. I actually was not happy by the fact that some of the boss battles were a one move takedown even though the villain has a great history to them. Overall, this final instalment to the arkham series was well done in regards to graphics, gameplay, and the story and how it closed to end the series.… Expand
  54. Thesomebody
    Sep 19, 2015
    9
    What can i say? Easily one of the best games this year and it's a shame some can't appreciate that.my main gripe with the game is the bat mobile ,while it is fun it may get boring after a while,also the riddler trophies were annoying at times.that said great game it may not dethrone witcher or the phantom pain as goty but it's still great.
  55. JMARSseph
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    Congratulations to Rocksteady for a very polished title. Any fool who gives this game a low review is either mentally unstable or your typical Call Of Duty or GTA moron. Please for the rest of us, go back to your overrated choices of gaming. I have maybe 10 to 12 hours in the game at this point. The time put into building Gotham by the Rocksteady team must have been staggering. I am a fanCongratulations to Rocksteady for a very polished title. Any fool who gives this game a low review is either mentally unstable or your typical Call Of Duty or GTA moron. Please for the rest of us, go back to your overrated choices of gaming. I have maybe 10 to 12 hours in the game at this point. The time put into building Gotham by the Rocksteady team must have been staggering. I am a fan of the entire series and am simply amazed at the detail found in this rendition of Gotham. The lighting and shading is nothing short of quality art, once again thanks to the team responsible. The combat is as usual fluid and better than previous titles. If you felt Batman was a bada55 before this title, you will think he is a pi55ed off bada55 in this addition to the series. The story is just fine, all the trolls who call it predictable should be laughed at. It has a lot of predictability about it, but really most games do, move on with your negativity. The presentation of the story is where it counts. If you are a fan of this genre and Batman, you will be pleased. The game is deep in storyline and I probably have not scratched the surface. Like previous titles there is a plethora of choices of what to do, where to go, who to inflict Batmans will upon. The addition of the batmobile is no deterrent to the greatness of this game. Remember this is not Gran Turismo or Forza, it is an open world action game. Anyone who tells you the driving in any comparable games is great is lying. No GTA, or Saints Row, Godfather, Watch Dogs, etc, has perfect driving and maneuverability. Arkham Knight is no different, and the inclusion of the batmobile is welcome. Realistically Rocksteady didn't need to and the game would have sold the same number of copies. That said it is a bonus and provides a nice touch. This game has the graphics, the gameplay, the story and adds up to a compelling and very fun title. Idiots will be idiots, in 2015 we are surrounded by them. We all know them, always negative, always tearing others down to attempt to justify their ignorance. Join me and laugh at them, my life is good and I look to enjoy finishing this great game. Sorry to the children who have nothing better to do and are angry at mom and dad, your reviews are laughable. Thanks again Rocksteady for putting forth great effort to give us a very capable game.… Expand
  56. nastybutler224
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    This is the first Batman game I have played in the 'Arkham' series and I loved it. This game delivers diverse gameplay in spades. Assassins creed should take note on how to lay out optional content in an open world.
  57. Ladders44
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    The negative reviews are baffling...this game is fantastic and gets a lot of things right. The presentation of the game is stunning, graphics look sharp and detailed, the rippling on batmans cape when souring though the air and the water running off it.. The lighting effects in the city are colourful and can be seen from each end of the map, the sound is eery and suits the games overallThe negative reviews are baffling...this game is fantastic and gets a lot of things right. The presentation of the game is stunning, graphics look sharp and detailed, the rippling on batmans cape when souring though the air and the water running off it.. The lighting effects in the city are colourful and can be seen from each end of the map, the sound is eery and suits the games overall mood. Performances by the voice actors are convincing although the same voices are used for all the normal enemies, John noble as scarecrow does a very good job and despite what some people have been saying I think batman is suitably voiced for the game. The batmobile can be a chore to use sometimes but it doesn't effect the overall experience in my opinion and does well to mix things up. Driving around the city in the batmobile can be thrilling as you get a good sense of speed and the controls are very responsive making you feel accomplished when you pull off a tight turn. It's the tank gameplay with the batmobile that can be a drag and it is used too often throughout the game. The normal batman mechanics such as the excellent combat and stealth sections are as good as ever.
    The side missions are varied although some are better than others but none of them are bad. The story is the games strongest aspect followed by the batman gameplay, there are a lot of surprises in the game and you always want to play more. The game is brilliant don't listen to the negative reviews!    … Expand
  58. 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)
  59. GiftofGab
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    This goes out to all of the idiots who rate this game under a 3. I don't care if you hate batman with a burning passion, there is literally no way you could rate this game anywhere under a 5/10. The combination of stunning graphics, amazing counter based combat, and solid story make this a must purchase.

    But then again why should I expect any different? It is metacritic after all and    This goes out to all of the idiots who rate this game under a 3. I don't care if you hate batman with a burning passion, there is literally no way you could rate this game anywhere under a 5/10. The combination of stunning graphics, amazing counter based combat, and solid story make this a must purchase.

    But then again why should I expect any different? It is metacritic after all and there isn't a shortage of immature morons that spew nonsense all over the website.

    Buy this game. Love this game.    … Expand
  60. 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
  61. DangerGecko
    Jul 5, 2015
    9
    Arkham Knight doesn't have an amazing story compared to Arkham City, but it is a fitting end to the Arkham trilogy. The graphics are amazing on the PS4 which is what I played the game on. The frame rate was overall pretty stable at 30 fps. I only experienced a handful of frame rate dips during my playthrough. John Noble and Kevin Conroy were great as Scarecrow and Batman, too.Sometimes, IArkham Knight doesn't have an amazing story compared to Arkham City, but it is a fitting end to the Arkham trilogy. The graphics are amazing on the PS4 which is what I played the game on. The frame rate was overall pretty stable at 30 fps. I only experienced a handful of frame rate dips during my playthrough. John Noble and Kevin Conroy were great as Scarecrow and Batman, too.Sometimes, I felt like what I was doing wasn't moving the story along, and some moments were absolutely amazing.… Expand
  62. TheDude-
    Aug 2, 2015
    9
    Arkham Knight is an awesome game with a fantastic story and characters which create a gripping and suspenseful atmosphere as the game moves along. The game play is of course just great the combat is very fun and exciting also there are many upgrades and abilities to improve on an already awesome game play system.
  63. Crisiscore7iet
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    This game is amazing. It has great graphics, great combat, and badass batmobile. The stroy is just pure amazing. I wont spoil anything but this game in the perfect way to end the series. The downside to the game is the lack of bosses. THe Arkham series always had awsome boss fights, but this game only had 2-3(cant remeber) But overall, this game is amzing!!
  64. michaelwallace
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    Arkham Knight is a very, very good game. The graphics are excellent, the world is huge and detailed with lots to do, the predator mode parts are still highlights. The combat is still some of the best in video games but now feels a little too bloated, I'm leaning towards Shadow of Mordor now as having better combat, it's simple, fast and has great animations; Batman seems to have too muchArkham Knight is a very, very good game. The graphics are excellent, the world is huge and detailed with lots to do, the predator mode parts are still highlights. The combat is still some of the best in video games but now feels a little too bloated, I'm leaning towards Shadow of Mordor now as having better combat, it's simple, fast and has great animations; Batman seems to have too much to remember.

    The world is beautiful and detailed, and as a comic lover i enjoy the vast story tied together in one hellish night for Batman. But Arkham Asylum was tighter, the story was just as good with the amount of villians you didn't see, catching glimpses of their lives in the Asylum before the breakout seemed to give them more mythos than the clumsy way some are simply ham fisted into Arkham Knight.

    The Batmobile is hit and miss, using it more sparingly may have been better. After the first few battles i was thinking "great, another tank battle". I do enjoy swinging round the city in the Bmobile and some of the chase parts are fun; but, overall too much was given to the tank battles.

    I still think the game is excellent, but it's a little bloated and the world doesn't feel as alive and engrossing as Asylum. I've enjoyed the story so far, it feels like a graphic novel akin to the long halloween but less like the collection of comics that Asylum felt like.    … Expand
  65. 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
  66. GameReviewJrnal
    Sep 20, 2015
    9
    A fantastic combination of narrative, gameplay and structured freedom. This is the best Batman game to date. The focus has driven away from stealth and more on the batmobile in this iteration, but the integration of the story that flows with the open world is only matched by GTA V.
  67. bskierys
    Jun 13, 2018
    9
    A perfect closure for amazing Arkham game series. Gameplay is fluent and addicting, with smoothness of controls and animations. Story is engaging and well balanced. After every portion of main story you are introduced to one or few side-quests which lets you calm down a little. I was afraid of game forcing us to use Batmobil as a main mean of transportation but it actually turned out to beA perfect closure for amazing Arkham game series. Gameplay is fluent and addicting, with smoothness of controls and animations. Story is engaging and well balanced. After every portion of main story you are introduced to one or few side-quests which lets you calm down a little. I was afraid of game forcing us to use Batmobil as a main mean of transportation but it actually turned out to be super fun. Not to mention really satisfying tank battles.
    Cons? Dark, Comic DC atmosphere was sometimes so dark it was becoming funny. When graphics improved, some things that has worked previously became grotesque and unnatural (f.ex. Batman punch sound effects). If you did'nt like Nigma's "Riddles" you are getting much more of them here. And most of them are not riddles anymore.    … Expand
  68. bardlala
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    Great game except for the batmobile driving controls as well as the overall invasiveness and the lack of boss fights. Everything is top notch like graphics, combat, world design, story etc...
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. Kakita258
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    Graphics and gameplay are solid. An immersive experience that justifies the tagline, "Be the Batman" and all $60. Time will tell on the season pass., though.
  72. BraxtonPayne
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    I'll keep it simple to help sway the negative reviews that this game has been getting upon releasing. The game is good. Very good, in my opinion. I won't list all the things this game does right, but I can tell you that almost all of the negative reviews have been focused on the early PC port having a low frame rate at first or the graphical options available.

    The story is incredible,    I'll keep it simple to help sway the negative reviews that this game has been getting upon releasing. The game is good. Very good, in my opinion. I won't list all the things this game does right, but I can tell you that almost all of the negative reviews have been focused on the early PC port having a low frame rate at first or the graphical options available.

    The story is incredible, the musical score is outstanding, and the game play is immersive. despite the overselling of the batmobile, I greatly enjoyed the game and have absolutely no doubts in buying it. Definitely worth the 60 dollars.    … Expand
  73. trnicek
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    Developers make a good work here, they using max of unreal engine 3, besides using newest unreal engine 4 will be still more better. I know, that Rain is looking amazing, but if he drops every minutes like in Kauai, its anoying. Is clear, that developers want hide graphic detail (oldgen origins?). Mostly hateful Batmobil is for me great change in Batman series and have perfect synergy withDevelopers make a good work here, they using max of unreal engine 3, besides using newest unreal engine 4 will be still more better. I know, that Rain is looking amazing, but if he drops every minutes like in Kauai, its anoying. Is clear, that developers want hide graphic detail (oldgen origins?). Mostly hateful Batmobil is for me great change in Batman series and have perfect synergy with puzzles. Quest are various, especially if you understand it and read it (princip is always same).

    Played 20+ hours, amazing and I am not bored.    … Expand
  74. iTz-SiNZ-v2
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    This game is exceptional. An easy candidate for Game of the Year, Arkham Knight tells a really compelling story that serves to be a great end to the Trilogy. It has everything and more that we have come to expect from Rocksteady.
  75. mixmasta91
    Jun 25, 2015
    9
    One of the best 'next-gen' games i've ever purchased. The mechanics are solid, the graphics are gorgeous, the story is great, and the mechanics are very enjoyable. Almost NO LOADING screens. You load in the game initially, and then you never hit another load unless you get Batman killed - failing missions usually doesn't even require a load.
  76. lucidgamer
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    Sadly, unhappy PC users and the preorder rebels have been able to skew the scales on the rating score just a little bit so I decided to write an accurate user review from the perspective of a gamer who has played and loved this franchise through and through (with the exception of Arkham Origins). This game doesn't deserve the 6.7 user score that it's been given so far; although I agreeSadly, unhappy PC users and the preorder rebels have been able to skew the scales on the rating score just a little bit so I decided to write an accurate user review from the perspective of a gamer who has played and loved this franchise through and through (with the exception of Arkham Origins). This game doesn't deserve the 6.7 user score that it's been given so far; although I agree with the preorder haters on this busch league system they scattered amongst gaming distributers, these reviews are for the game itself not about the way it's DLC is distributed. As for the PC users, its hard to feel any sympathy when on every form you're bragging about how much better PC is than console gaming then come crying to the console user scores when the PC version doesn't work. This game is a solid 9/10. If you loved Arkham City then you're gonna love this game, basically same thing just better graphic and an amazing addition with the batmobile. It is a bit frustrating sometimes how much they implement the Batmobile into every other mission but it's a new toy and all they try to do is show off it's features. The story mode is emotional and shocking to say the least, the fighting feels just as good as Arkham City with updated moves, and taking flight through the skies is absolutely beautiful and satisfying.… Expand
  77. Nazmul
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    Firstly: Gotham City is displayed entrancingly. The gloomy atmosphere along with the amazing little details, from the rain slithering down the batsuit, to the quirky background conversations/interactions. Rocksteady have reignited the Arkham series after the disappointing Arkham Origins. The story is engaging (as expected, due to no multiplayer) and has varied side missions which areFirstly: Gotham City is displayed entrancingly. The gloomy atmosphere along with the amazing little details, from the rain slithering down the batsuit, to the quirky background conversations/interactions. Rocksteady have reignited the Arkham series after the disappointing Arkham Origins. The story is engaging (as expected, due to no multiplayer) and has varied side missions which are highly entertaining, especially the Riddler puzzles which add another aspect by including the batmobile. Whilst on the topic of the batmobile, in all honesty, it was a let down. It is relied upon too heavily at times, and although it's fun to powerslide across Gotham city, personally it detaches from the 'Batman' feel of the game. I much prefer gliding across the city like a bad-ass butterfly. The add ons (Harley Quinn, Red-hod and Scarecrow mission packs) are also very entertaining, but quite short. The combat is what makes the game in my opinion. The freeflowing combos and the addition of the fear attack, makes the melee engrossing and addictive. Nothing better than beating the crap out of a thug, in true emphatic Batman-fashion. The options to plan out your attacks is also a great feature, which gives you more choice and makes the game more strategic. To briefly summarise, the game is beautiful and fully utilises the next-gen, however the batmobile is relied on quite alot and the story/side missions could be longer, however the melee and the range of missions push Batman to a solid 9/10. Well done Rocksteady.… Expand
  78. mason2910
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Batman Arkham Knight was worth every single penny. It was actually one of the first games I completed 100%. Overall the game had a great story, graphics and the combat we are all so familiar with as well as added new features such a the batmobile. The only thing I find disappointing is finding out the Arkham Knight was actually Jason Todd.… Expand
  79. LucaO
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is for me the best game of the next-generation but the only thing that i don't like is the map but the other things are fantastic i recommend to all people to buy it in ps4

    For the players    … Expand
  80. Szen
    Aug 2, 2015
    9
    The story is exceptional and the game play is as good as always in "Arkham Knight" but the game is a little bit held down, from the often annoying use of the batmobile.
  81. g121
    Jul 1, 2015
    9
    It's sad when graphics make up somebody's entire opinion about a game. Being a console gamer, I play for the game itself, seeing good visuals as a bonus. This game's idea is incredible and I don't regret picking it up on the release date at all. Good conclusion to the Arkham series. The only things that weren't wonderful about the game was the slightly repetitive use of the batmobile andIt's sad when graphics make up somebody's entire opinion about a game. Being a console gamer, I play for the game itself, seeing good visuals as a bonus. This game's idea is incredible and I don't regret picking it up on the release date at all. Good conclusion to the Arkham series. The only things that weren't wonderful about the game was the slightly repetitive use of the batmobile and the supernatural ideas that showed up in several portions of the game. This game was excellent overall, and these minor flaws do not merit the game a zero, despite all of negative reviews.… Expand
  82. 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
  83. DarkSlayer786
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    Be the batman ! The term says it all my experience with this game was amazing Predator roams and combat feel better than ever with the few new tweaks the city is alive thugs everywhere amazing and interesting story [wouldnt spoil it for you ] access to the batmobile is the one of the best parts and my only complaint because firing missles in 'tank' is mode is the most un batman thing otherBe the batman ! The term says it all my experience with this game was amazing Predator roams and combat feel better than ever with the few new tweaks the city is alive thugs everywhere amazing and interesting story [wouldnt spoil it for you ] access to the batmobile is the one of the best parts and my only complaint because firing missles in 'tank' is mode is the most un batman thing other than that top notch highly recommended… Expand
  84. samiam7
    Jul 7, 2015
    9
    What is with that user score?! PC fanboys coming over to the ps4 and xbox1 versions and lowering the scores cause the PC version just happens to not be the best port of the game? I can NEVER take user reviews and scores on metacritic seriously anymore...

    Overall score for this game 9/10.
  85. lizpie
    Jul 8, 2015
    9
    This game was awesome! I do not regret buying or playing it or the previous 3. Aside from its stunning graphics and textures, the story is really riveting. I spent hours just finishing the side quests whose stories was also great to see unfold. I especially loved how you could listen to comments from thugs or the police to give clues as to where to go for certain items or side quests -This game was awesome! I do not regret buying or playing it or the previous 3. Aside from its stunning graphics and textures, the story is really riveting. I spent hours just finishing the side quests whose stories was also great to see unfold. I especially loved how you could listen to comments from thugs or the police to give clues as to where to go for certain items or side quests - this game probably would have been even more awesome playing with a headset. I absolutely loved this game and would recommend to anyone to play! Definitely does not deserve bad reviews. I admit, I got a little annoyed with all the trophy hunting, but it was because I wanted to see the true end so bad!! Big thumbs up for this game!… Expand
  86. rainzor077
    Jul 9, 2015
    9
    Amazing finale of the Arkham Trilogy By Rocksteady. The Graphics, Gameplay and Soundtrack were all amazing! The only letdowns about the game is that the Batmobile is sometimes forced and the arkham knight reveal could've been done better.
  87. Jonte_V19
    Jul 12, 2015
    9
    Batman Arkham Knight is the last game in the trilogy from Rocksteady and the series does not end in a bad way. Arkham Knight one of the best games existing today and it combines a great main story with interesting side missions. And a big plus for the game is of course the batmobile. 10 out of 10 for me.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. WillakaDirk
    Jul 25, 2015
    9
    Would of been a perfect 10 to me. I was never as immersed in a game before while playing and when im not. I couldnt stop thinking of this beautiful world at work and wanted to get back to it asap. as i made sure to finish the game and kept myself true spoiler free of the arkham knight true identity. I honestly couldnt and didnt figure it out till the game told me. And was shocked. TheWould of been a perfect 10 to me. I was never as immersed in a game before while playing and when im not. I couldnt stop thinking of this beautiful world at work and wanted to get back to it asap. as i made sure to finish the game and kept myself true spoiler free of the arkham knight true identity. I honestly couldnt and didnt figure it out till the game told me. And was shocked. The story was a perfect 10.combat always brilliant and respnsive with new gadgets and playthings to keep things anew. the only thing holding it back from perfection was a bit too many drone fights and lack of great boss battles. But its still held high up by all the rest.… Expand
  93. BatmanDude
    Jul 26, 2015
    9
    I freaking love the Batman Arkham Franchise, its my favorite game Franchise of all time, but this game is huge let down for me, its worst than asylum and city, but its better than origins, anyway its a must buy for every PS4 owner.
  94. 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
  95. qqbearz
    Aug 4, 2015
    9
    Certainly one of the most fantastic games of the year and should win by a long shot for best game. Were do i even start, the story, the attention to detail, the cityscapes, everything. The only quam i have with this game is the obvious forced batmobile, even though after getting far in to the story i ended up not getting enough of it. Considering i didnt play the first two so i could beCertainly one of the most fantastic games of the year and should win by a long shot for best game. Were do i even start, the story, the attention to detail, the cityscapes, everything. The only quam i have with this game is the obvious forced batmobile, even though after getting far in to the story i ended up not getting enough of it. Considering i didnt play the first two so i could be set up for this plot, it really didnt matter to me, this game is just to enthralling not to read in to every single detail of the settings, characters and hidden eggs you see along the way defeating each villain. I simply could not get enough, i loved how they used Christopher Nolans batman series as reference. The toxin threat from "batman begins" , the use of the joker (even though it was over played) from " the dark knight" and the mass amount of armies and thug take overs just like Banes plan in Rises. I am so sad that this is only a triology, i ended up completing the story and buying elder scrolls and the witcher 3 only to go back so i can 100% the game. I know fan boys who are upset about the batmobile and using joker way to much but get over it. Just think of the man hours put in to this enthralling game, Shame on you for voting it anything less then a 7. Rocksteady out did themselves on this one, another problem i only have with this game is that i wish there were way more villains rather then 240 riddler trophies they could have implemented them way more.… Expand
  96. outraaageous
    Aug 23, 2015
    9
    As someone who didn't play the two preceding games, I perhaps benefited from seeing everything through fresh eyes - all of the gadgets were new and exciting to me, which I gather some other veterans of the series found rather tired. What I will say is this is an unashamedly slick and well-executed game, with a plot that goes from the sublime to the ridiculous, just as Batman should. WithAs someone who didn't play the two preceding games, I perhaps benefited from seeing everything through fresh eyes - all of the gadgets were new and exciting to me, which I gather some other veterans of the series found rather tired. What I will say is this is an unashamedly slick and well-executed game, with a plot that goes from the sublime to the ridiculous, just as Batman should. With so many gameplay quirks that could easily be extremely annoying, the devs have done a fantastic job in making everything so intuitive. The graphics are gorgeous, and the side quests engaging. Opinion will continue to be divided on the overuse of tank encounters, but personally I liked them. For me, this is the second best PS4 game released behind The Witcher, and I love it for different reasons; shallow reasons such as the beauty of the graphics and the abundance of explosions.… Expand
  97. JacobWood
    Aug 25, 2015
    9
    Batman: Arkham Knight is one of the best Batman games ever made and it's the best one out of the Arkham games. First off I didn't play it on PC so I didn't experience any problems like PC gamers did. The characters in the game are awesome you have Batman, Robin, Catwoman, Nightwing, Scarecrow, Joker, Arkham Knight, and many more. The graphics and the combat are much improved and this isBatman: Arkham Knight is one of the best Batman games ever made and it's the best one out of the Arkham games. First off I didn't play it on PC so I didn't experience any problems like PC gamers did. The characters in the game are awesome you have Batman, Robin, Catwoman, Nightwing, Scarecrow, Joker, Arkham Knight, and many more. The graphics and the combat are much improved and this is probably one of the best looking PS4 game I've played so far. The Arkham Knight was a great villain and the game kept it a mystery trying to figure out who is the Arkham Knight but as you progress through the game you start to figure out who is the Arkham Knight. There are more gadgets in the game but one of the best additions to the game is that the player can drive the batmobile which I thought was going to be hard to control but it was easy driving it. The only negative I can say about this game is the ending. The ending wasn't bad or great it was just okay and it's something I've seen already. If you've seen The Dark Knight Rises then you'll know how Batman: Arkham Knight will end. Overall if your a Batman fan this is a game that you definitely need to play. This is one of the best Arkham games out of its series and it's one of my favorite games so far this year.… Expand
  98. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Batman confronts the ultimate threat against the city he has been sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to congeal an imposing array of super villains, including The Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to summarily destroy The Dark Knight. The game introduces Rocksteady's uniquely-designed imagining of the Batmobile drivable for the first time in the franchise. Batman: Arkham KnightBatman confronts the ultimate threat against the city he has been sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to congeal an imposing array of super villains, including The Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to summarily destroy The Dark Knight. The game introduces Rocksteady's uniquely-designed imagining of the Batmobile drivable for the first time in the franchise. Batman: Arkham Knight offers gamers a complete Batman experience as they rip through the streets and soar across the skyline of the iconic Gotham City.… Expand
  99. Quinny202
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    With enough references to satisfy the most die hard DC Comics fan, a beautiful open world, impeccable sound design, and a very well crafted fighting style, combined with a gritty and emotional storyline, Batman: Arkham Knight is a somewhat perfect ending, to the perfect Rocksteady Arkham series.
  100. PseudoSonyer
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Good:
    The definitive Batman game in terms of gameplay yet still inferior to Arkham City's Plot and playable characters. Outstanding graphics and music, alogn with next to no loading while traversing Gotham City.
    Bad: Weak Plot and repetitive "tank battles" keeps you from "being the batman" rather "be the Batmo". Too few playable characters are unavailable most of time. Criminaly    Good:
    The definitive Batman game in terms of gameplay yet still inferior to Arkham City's Plot and playable characters. Outstanding graphics and music, alogn with next to no loading while traversing Gotham City.

    Bad:
    Weak Plot and repetitive "tank battles" keeps you from "being the batman" rather "be the Batmo". Too few playable characters are unavailable most of time.

    Criminaly underrated due to the terrible "Masterrace Port", but still a very good game and solid GOTY candidate.    … Expand
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#12 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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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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