Batman: Arkham Knight

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  1. The101PowerCell
    Dec 27, 2015
    6
    Batman Arkham knight does not live up to its predecessors City and asylum.

    It got very fine aesthetic and soft gameplay, but.... The other Arkham knight games made me feel like Batman, the hero that moves in the shadows and drops down from the roof and take out the enemies one by one. Now Batman sits in his Batmobile and is anything but discreet, you are often forced to drive around    Batman Arkham knight does not live up to its predecessors City and asylum.

    It got very fine aesthetic and soft gameplay, but....
    The other Arkham knight games made me feel like Batman, the hero that moves in the shadows and drops down from the roof and take out the enemies one by one.
    Now Batman sits in his Batmobile and is anything but discreet, you are often forced to drive around in tank mode and battle against other combat vehicles.
    They also removed the boss fights, now you throw your enemies in the trunk of the Batmobile and take them to the police station.    … Expand
  2. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 26, 2015
    8
    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
  3. Bat-Gamer-Guy
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    I love this game. It's not as good as Arkham Asylum or Arkham City, but it's better than Arkham Origins. The gameplay has been refined, and I love it. The story is alright. I hate, I repeat, HATE the militia. Their missions are annoying and kinda hard. I'm honestly not bothered by the batmobile, though the battles can be repetitive, and I hate a certain battle with a certain orange andI love this game. It's not as good as Arkham Asylum or Arkham City, but it's better than Arkham Origins. The gameplay has been refined, and I love it. The story is alright. I hate, I repeat, HATE the militia. Their missions are annoying and kinda hard. I'm honestly not bothered by the batmobile, though the battles can be repetitive, and I hate a certain battle with a certain orange and black suited assassin. The challenge maps aren't as fun as the previous maps from previous games. I love the art direction and alternate costumes. I love this game, it's great. Not flawless, but still fun nevertheless. BE WARNED! This game is not for beginners, so you should play the others first.… Expand
  4. Rox22
    Dec 22, 2015
    7
    To be honest I didn't expect much from this game. But AK surprised me. It was better than I thought it would be.

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

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

    Voice acting is on par with previous titles.

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

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

    Overall:
    Arkham Knight is not the worst but also not the best of the series. It tries a bit too hard to innovate but unfortunately it still feels to much the same. The Bat mobile is just forced too much and the game does lose a bit of the Batman feel to it.    … Expand
  5. Kydd_Amigo
    Dec 22, 2015
    8
    Rocksteady have done a great job again. Arkham Knight is a solid entry into the series. The giant boasts great visuals, great sounds and a decent story. The story becomes obvious toward the end, but it's still well done and enjoyable nevertheless.

    The combat is refined and just as satisfying as prior titles. The puzzles are still in play along with a variety of gadgets. A number of side    Rocksteady have done a great job again. Arkham Knight is a solid entry into the series. The giant boasts great visuals, great sounds and a decent story. The story becomes obvious toward the end, but it's still well done and enjoyable nevertheless.

    The combat is refined and just as satisfying as prior titles. The puzzles are still in play along with a variety of gadgets. A number of side quests sporting the various villains is a welcome diversion from the main story adding a multiple hours to the story.

    My biggest vice is actually the inclusion of the newest item in the series the batmobile. It's fun, responsive and a welcome change in the game. But Rocksteady went nuts with it, you're forced to use it excessively in puzzles and the story line. Toward the end you just want it to explode, or be stolen, or have an engine malfunction... Anything to stop you from having to use it.

    Other than that minor gripe, the game is very good providing hours of entertainment.    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. TributeMan
    Dec 18, 2015
    8
    It's all personal. Very personal.

    Ostatnia część Batmana z serii Arkham jest prawdziwym next-genowym doświadczeniem. Niesamowita grafika (mam na myśli bardzo szczegółowy świat), GENIALNA muzyka, voice acting no i oczywiście ten klimat… Mógłbym opowiadać o nim godzinami, ale czegoś takiego trzeba samemu doświadczyć. To nie jest gra tylko dla fanów, polecam każdemu kto lubi    It's all personal. Very personal.

    Ostatnia część Batmana z serii Arkham jest prawdziwym next-genowym doświadczeniem. Niesamowita grafika (mam na myśli bardzo szczegółowy świat), GENIALNA muzyka, voice acting no i oczywiście ten klimat… Mógłbym opowiadać o nim godzinami, ale czegoś takiego trzeba samemu doświadczyć.
    To nie jest gra tylko dla fanów, polecam każdemu kto lubi superbohaterów.    … Expand
  9. Lighting-man
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    Batman arkham knight balances the meaning of darkness and being the batman. Fabulous job rocksteady, you've done it again, from the batmobile, to the amazing cutscenes. Batman arkham knight is a game I recommend on getting to anyone who is a fan of batman (DC comics) and to those who enjoy bone cracking combat. Arkham knight does was the fans were asking for and even more.... Though itBatman arkham knight balances the meaning of darkness and being the batman. Fabulous job rocksteady, you've done it again, from the batmobile, to the amazing cutscenes. Batman arkham knight is a game I recommend on getting to anyone who is a fan of batman (DC comics) and to those who enjoy bone cracking combat. Arkham knight does was the fans were asking for and even more.... Though it wasn't perfect as I wasn't to keen on the bosses and didn't enjoy them as much as the ones in the previous games but the hardcore combat makes up for it. Arkham knight is a truly amazing game and gets my score of a 9.7. 10 since it's the closest.… Expand
  10. 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!!
  11. ZenGameplays
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    this is by far the best batman game and i fell so bad that it didnt won the GOTY. .
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  12. YoItsJonesy
    Dec 14, 2015
    9
    Oh the Batman series, and let me tell you this, Rocksteady sent this game off with a bang. This was the game I got with my ps4, grabbing the bundle I am not disappointed in picking it up. Rocksteady has really outdid themselves with this one. From the amazing looking graphics and visuals, to the great story telling and side missions. I have enjoyed this Batman game the most. Many peopleOh the Batman series, and let me tell you this, Rocksteady sent this game off with a bang. This was the game I got with my ps4, grabbing the bundle I am not disappointed in picking it up. Rocksteady has really outdid themselves with this one. From the amazing looking graphics and visuals, to the great story telling and side missions. I have enjoyed this Batman game the most. Many people will complain about it not having Joker as the main villain, but.. Step back and take a look and you will see that he really is one of the main villains. I loved the acting of every character, Scarecrow was amazingly portrayed. and I loved the Arkham Knight story. Wonderful side missions to keep you going, with great character's in them and of course those tricky Riddler Trophies.
    Definite 9.3/10 for me.
    Great Finale For Rocksteady, nice job.    … Expand
  13. el_prez
    Dec 12, 2015
    5
    You don't even know how much I love me some Batman. I have played all the games and that's why I have to finally get this review in and mark it a 5.
    OK - if you love the series, you know this game is just like all the others. It's super formulaic now. It tries to come off as free world but the side quests and challenges aren't interesting - they get old quick. I get that this game tried    You don't even know how much I love me some Batman. I have played all the games and that's why I have to finally get this review in and mark it a 5.
    OK - if you love the series, you know this game is just like all the others. It's super formulaic now. It tries to come off as free world but the side quests and challenges aren't interesting - they get old quick. I get that this game tried to focus a bit more on the Batmobile and that's fun but now you have to use the Batmobile to get this done or get that done. I mean, timing your roof top jumps in the Batmobile was kinda like the jump the shark moment for me when I realized that Rocksteady was just grasping at straws here.
    So here's the problem I see for the franchise and any potential upcoming games - if we don't, as fans, let the developers know that we demand more from our games, we won't get more. These games are all the same - let's be honest - the combat, the story, the gadgets - it's like a bunch of DLC released as new games.
    Like I said, I love Batman and I've enjoyed the series but I'm hoping to see a fresh reboot.    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. bigboss1964
    Dec 9, 2015
    7
    Batman: Arkham Knight

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

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

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

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

    Notes: The boss fights are **** sometimes you may not ever realize that you are in a boss fight.But I really like the new gadgets and the team combos you can do when you take control of the Nightwing the Robin and The Catwoman. In the end it is not a bad game just it was not what we expected I think that this is the worst Arkham game to date but that does not mean I did not like it or enjoy it this is a good game but I think you should wait for a price drop before you buy it.    … Expand
  16. gdiego135
    Dec 3, 2015
    7
    If i can give this a 7.5 i would but i can't. Batman Arkham Knight is an alright game the graphics are f****** amazing, and the gameplay is the same as the previous games but a bit smoother and some new combos. Im a huge fan of Asylum and City, and Orgins was alright, never finished Black gate, but this game was kind of disappointing, if you've been a fan since the beginning of theIf i can give this a 7.5 i would but i can't. Batman Arkham Knight is an alright game the graphics are f****** amazing, and the gameplay is the same as the previous games but a bit smoother and some new combos. Im a huge fan of Asylum and City, and Orgins was alright, never finished Black gate, but this game was kind of disappointing, if you've been a fan since the beginning of the franchise, but for new players this will be a great game, it's definitely worth buying but, the story isn't all that great, and in order to see the ending you need to collect all the goddamn riddler trophies!!!! which i obtained in all the other games but this one is just frustrating and the $40 season pass was a rip off so far it's just a bunch of 30 minute garbage with new characters and skins, hopefully the season of infamy will be good because that's all im waiting for.… Expand
  17. JustinElliot
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    10. why? fighting is amazing. yes, if you didn't play the other installments the learning curve is intense. especially since they don't do a great job of telling you how to fight. but as i get older i don't find the time to really beat games anymore. but batman had me hooked and completed all the riddler trophies as well which are actually fun to collect unlike other games where you just10. why? fighting is amazing. yes, if you didn't play the other installments the learning curve is intense. especially since they don't do a great job of telling you how to fight. but as i get older i don't find the time to really beat games anymore. but batman had me hooked and completed all the riddler trophies as well which are actually fun to collect unlike other games where you just go around climbing things to find it. i was nervous about the batman tank/car.... but omg.......... things a beast and actually fun to be in. and never gets old launching yourslef out of it.

    if you like good hand to hand combat fighting games with great movement, get this.    … Expand
  18. Danneskjold
    Dec 1, 2015
    6
    My summation of this entire game is: Meh.

    I am a huge Batman fan and I loved the very first edition of this series, Arkham Asylum, but this game just did not do it for me. It was a fun diversion but otherwise it suffered from a few key problems that made me want to not even finish the game: Tank Wars: The Batmobile was a fun new mechanic that was added to the game but quickly became    My summation of this entire game is: Meh.

    I am a huge Batman fan and I loved the very first edition of this series, Arkham Asylum, but this game just did not do it for me. It was a fun diversion but otherwise it suffered from a few key problems that made me want to not even finish the game:

    Tank Wars: The Batmobile was a fun new mechanic that was added to the game but quickly became old and tedious battling other tanks CONSTANTLY. Of the dozens of amazing Batman villians available, I'm flummoxed as to why I spent half of the game battling nameless drones. Who cares? I certainly didn't.

    Riddler Trophies: Even further down the list of things that I did not care about was anything having to do with the Riddler. The Riddler in Arkham Asylum was fun and the riddles were a bit easy to collect and added to the enjoyment. Then in Arkham City, the Riddler was overdone, leaving trophies all over the city in an insanely unrealistic way which made the landscape look silly by having glowing green paint and trophies littered everywhere. This game followed suit and I can say that I in no way derived any enjoyment from the inclusion of Riddler trophies in this game; they're not hard, they're tedious time wasters as Batman trying to save the city from certain death or a gamer trying to experience the story, I couldn't care less about that arc. The fact that I needed to complete these for the full final ending sequence added to my frustration and that's when I decided to not spend another 8 hours on this nonsense and just watch the full ending on Youtube.

    Not enough challenge maps / Microtransaction: One of the things that added a few dozen more hours to my enjoyment in Arkham Asylum was the extra challenge maps. I forget how many maps there were, but it certainly felt more than 4, which is all we get in Arkham Knight...oh unless we pay extra for them with DLC. I'd of course be apt to do this if the original game was satisfying enough but it feels like this was something they removed to make more money and I don't feel like supporting that.

    Not enough Batman: As I mentioned with my frustration in the Tank Wars, this game is filled with endless nameless thugs and drones. Bad guys I don't really care about and whom don't really challenge me as a player or Batman as a hero. There is so much rich history and lore to dive into with Batman and I feel like we're getting a rehash of sidequest from Arkham Asylum as the main story here. I didn't really get to know more about Batman, Gotham, or it's heroes and rogues galleries and the end result was "Meh." An ok, somewhat fun distraction but not a game that really satisfied.    … Expand
  19. grcool
    Dec 1, 2015
    6
    If I wish to play Need For Speed I will buy Need For Speed. Almost every mission need to use batmobile. I want to jump, fly, run but not endless car chases.
  20. BlackWolf89x
    Nov 24, 2015
    7
    So far I like this game, great graphics, great story, but that must be all about that.

    I really like the batmobile, but the handling was a really bit too sensitive and difficult at times, but I got used to it and enjoyed it when I got the hang of it. The only thing that was annoying with the batmobile was when you had to drive through some of "the riddlers" tracks, that was when the    So far I like this game, great graphics, great story, but that must be all about that.

    I really like the batmobile, but the handling was a really bit too sensitive and difficult at times, but I got used to it and enjoyed it when I got the hang of it. The only thing that was annoying with the batmobile was when you had to drive through some of "the riddlers" tracks, that was when the driving and my patience really was put to a test, and I was going to throw the controller many times at these parts, but I managed to go through them after many attempts.
    But apart from that I enjoyed this game, its beautifull and fun, but some parts in this game can be really frustrating, when you try your best but fail many times.

    It was a good game and I will play it many times more, but just after a long break, its not really a game that I want to play again shortly after I have completed it. It's good, but not perfect.    … Expand
  21. Vikiquiz93
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    A great game and a very satisfying finish to the Batman Arkham series. The game works almost flawlessly on the consoles. Shame it didn't perform that well on PC.
    Pros:
    1.Fantastic Variety in the side missions. Really eager to play the Season of Infamy. 2.Decent story. It might not be the best in the series but I still enjoyed it despite it's predictability. 3.Great voice acting and    A great game and a very satisfying finish to the Batman Arkham series. The game works almost flawlessly on the consoles. Shame it didn't perform that well on PC.
    Pros:
    1.Fantastic Variety in the side missions. Really eager to play the Season of Infamy.
    2.Decent story. It might not be the best in the series but I still enjoyed it despite it's predictability.
    3.Great voice acting and sound effects.
    4.Pursuit Mode of the batmobile. It's slippery but once you get used to it, it feels menacing.
    5.Dual Play. Best part of the game. Wish there was more of it in the game.
    6.The portrayal of a certain returning character ;)
    7.Amazing open world with lots of things to do like playing around with Photo Mode,collecting riddler trophies is actually fun this time,riddles to solve,stunts to perform, easter eggs to find, taking down vehicles and riddler informants etc.

    Cons:
    1.Bad bossfights.There are some decent ones like Pyg's, Riddler's bossfight and maybe the stealth battle with Arkham knight, but the rest are just batmobile oriented and are kind of frustrating. But I got to say the excavator mission was intense. Also wish there were more one on one boss fights especially deathstrokes.Hopefully Season of Infamy will rectify that.

    2.Overuse of the Batmobile and tank fights: While the tank fights are fun, as you progress through the game it feels more and more like a chore. Also the batmobile takes almost 50% of the game overall.

    With all that being said, I had a great time with the game and it's easily one of the best games of 2015.    … Expand
  22. Lolipoplord
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Batman arkham knight is a fun filled game that delivers so much in terms of story and overall perfection, from the moment you torch the joker to the moment you hear him singing at the end credits you are always on your feet, you never expect what happens next, which is not delivered in most games. I will not spoil any of the story but you can trust me its one of the best, with a diverseBatman arkham knight is a fun filled game that delivers so much in terms of story and overall perfection, from the moment you torch the joker to the moment you hear him singing at the end credits you are always on your feet, you never expect what happens next, which is not delivered in most games. I will not spoil any of the story but you can trust me its one of the best, with a diverse range of characters and amazing voice acting you are immersed in this world. The graphics are on point and the combat is the best it has ever been. If this is truly the last arkham game then the series will die on a high note.… Expand
  23. haztee
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    First game I've completed to 100 percent.

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

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

    Best side quest: The Perfect Crime    … Expand
  24. tomaspientka
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    best game ever!!!!!! I had a lot of fun let me repeat :best game ever :-) ________________________________________________________________________________________
  25. Murredly
    Nov 16, 2015
    7
    This is a great game - visually and story-wise - but it still has a ton of control/camera issues during the game-play that makes me want to throw my controller through a wall.

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

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

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

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

    Riddles are fun but some are incredibly stupid to find.

    Overall, definitely worth a buy now that it is cheaper.    … Expand
  26. 88888888888lqzz
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Batman: Arkham Knight is an exquisite video game that is not too short to play because it could be 12-13 hours long for its campaign on the bright side. The new ability of "Fear Takedown" is an impressive gameplay choice against all of the enemies. The open world of Gotham City is filled with wonderful villains and a lot of A.I. thugs that could be confronted in any way. This video gameBatman: Arkham Knight is an exquisite video game that is not too short to play because it could be 12-13 hours long for its campaign on the bright side. The new ability of "Fear Takedown" is an impressive gameplay choice against all of the enemies. The open world of Gotham City is filled with wonderful villains and a lot of A.I. thugs that could be confronted in any way. This video game has magnificent visual effects and graphics that are magnificent, honestly. The side missions completely tie in with this video game's campaign and all of the voice actors perform wonderfully. The "Batman: Arkham Knight" video game has new and slick combat abilities that all of those that buy this video game can use again the enemies. The Batmobile has been long overdue for becoming playable in a "Batman: Arkham" video game in the "Arkham" video game franchise for almost 6-7 years from this year and it is a miracle that it is in this video game right now. This game is one of the most exquisite and best video games of this year. I support this video game because it avoids being repetitive of any of the combat mechanics (such as the electric shock gloves) of the other past "Arkham" video games from before and quite honestly, it is also a real video game treat.… Expand
  27. Gingergamer
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    The Game itself is not bad, if not for it's awful release state. Warner brothers really dropped a ball with it, and it is such a shame. But there is already enough talk about that out there.

    The Games graphics are amazing, there is nothing to complain about, if not for occasional framerate dips. The plotline is a little bit predictable, albeit still very enjoyable. Sometimes quests    The Game itself is not bad, if not for it's awful release state. Warner brothers really dropped a ball with it, and it is such a shame. But there is already enough talk about that out there.

    The Games graphics are amazing, there is nothing to complain about, if not for occasional framerate dips.
    The plotline is a little bit predictable, albeit still very enjoyable. Sometimes quests break though, if you complete something you shouldn't have right now, you will watch batman have extensive knowledge in some cases, while in related quests he will act completely oblivious to events and facts you found out. But if you accept that, it will be a nice ride. Well, batmobile action is boring. It mostly includes eradicating waves upon waves of same enemies, sometimes new types join in and it gets harder, but it is still repetitive.

    One thing for 100% completionists - riddler quests and collectibles are death. Annoying, annoying, repetitive, annoying.

    As far as combat goes - it's the batman combat. I'd say the standard batman combat.    … Expand
  28. 7ursi
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    Played on PS4 with 1080p. I think is one of the best games I've ever had.
    Awesome game at all.
    Batman and batmobile has a impressive synergy and both give to player the opportunity to plunge into the plot. In the end graphic is awesome but plot could be better.
  29. Feartrain
    Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Wow... Overall praise to the technology, the talent an all the hard work put into making this game. Incredible effort and 'Photo Mode' is by far the coolest feature added into any game in recent memory. Works flawlessly. It's something i've always wanted to see since after watching 'The Matrix' for first time. Batmobile worked alright, sometimes downright badass'd, otherWow... Overall praise to the technology, the talent an all the hard work put into making this game. Incredible effort and 'Photo Mode' is by far the coolest feature added into any game in recent memory. Works flawlessly. It's something i've always wanted to see since after watching 'The Matrix' for first time. Batmobile worked alright, sometimes downright badass'd, other times the most frustrating part of the game. Blah blah you've heard about it hundreds of times. My main complaint is there's a lil' too much content fluff added, the most mundane of this showing when your'e revisiting old locations solving fairly easy 'riddles' the challenge being in finding where they are and in maintaining the will to finish. Since this is all optional, i won't deduct my score.… Expand
  30. randomguy94
    Nov 11, 2015
    7
    I have played the excellent Arkham asylum and city, and can safely say that Batman's transition to the next generation feels rather stale and jarring. It feels like more of the same game with beautiful graphics and grander scope, but padded content and uninspired activities. Never did I feel the desire to explore Gotham, even less so when in the batmobile as inevitably that involves "tankI have played the excellent Arkham asylum and city, and can safely say that Batman's transition to the next generation feels rather stale and jarring. It feels like more of the same game with beautiful graphics and grander scope, but padded content and uninspired activities. Never did I feel the desire to explore Gotham, even less so when in the batmobile as inevitably that involves "tank combat". Less said about that the better.
    Side activities are not innovative or interesting enough to make them more then a set of chores.    … Expand
  31. kuletzki
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    The graphics is very nice. Very fun to drive and rampage throughout Gotham. Story, missions and side quest are good. The battle and action input is a bit complicated though. Overall, its a great game.
  32. marcelgermann
    Nov 9, 2015
    7
    Batman Arkham Knight
    Scarecrow hat vor Gotham unter eine Gaswolke zu legen, dies soll Batman verhindern. Man kämpft mit Batman und Robin gegen das Böse, alte Feinde kehren zurück, aber sie sind nicht gut geschrieben und spannend inszeniert wie in den anderen Teilen, sondern nur Teil von Nebenmissionen. So soll man den Pinguin nicht bekämpfen, sondern legt seine Drogengeschäfte flach haut    Batman Arkham Knight
    Scarecrow hat vor Gotham unter eine Gaswolke zu legen, dies soll Batman verhindern. Man kämpft mit Batman und Robin gegen das Böse, alte Feinde kehren zurück, aber sie sind nicht gut geschrieben und spannend inszeniert wie in den anderen Teilen, sondern nur Teil von Nebenmissionen. So soll man den Pinguin nicht bekämpfen, sondern legt seine Drogengeschäfte flach haut ihm in einer sekündigen Zwischensequenz aufs Maul und bringt ins Policedepartment. So sind die Feinde außer Scarecrow und der Joker, der Batman nun als Geist heimsucht, komplett uninteressant. Andere Nebenmissionen sind auch langweilig, nehme diesen Stützpunkt ein, zerstöre die Drohnen, einzig die Riddlermissionen um Catwoman zu befreien haben Spaß gemacht. In diesem Teil wird das Batmobil eingeführt, mit dem man durch die Stadt fahren kann oder Missionen lösen muss, allerdings wird man permanent von anderen Panzern angegriffen, diese Kämpfe werden schnell langweilig und nervig, weil sie immer wieder und wieder kommen. Deshalb konzentrierte ich mich auf die Hauptstory, welche immer noch spannend ist, es gibt sogar Konflikte zwischen Batman und Gordon. Es wurden auch richtig frische coole Ideen eingefügt, am Anfang befindet man sich in der First Person Sicht, später muss man tausende Jokers besiegen...
    Jedoch hätte man mit den tollen Charakteren viel mehr raushauen können, deshalb ist es ein wenig enttäuschend    … Expand
  33. unit_1
    Nov 9, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The good thing about the game is that after playing it people will start saying that Arkham Origins wasn't so bad (and it isn't- best boss battles anyone?). Too much Batmobile, too boring boss fights. I'm not a comic fan but I saw the twist after the first flashback.… Expand
  34. ravenheart42
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    This is the best Batman so far, this game plays and looks amazing on the PlayStation 4, getting control of the Bat Mobile is a lot of fun, the controls are excellent, when I write a review I'm honest on what I am writing about, Batman Arkham Knight on PS4 IS A BLAST
  35. AnonymousPal
    Nov 8, 2015
    6
    Arkham City was one of my favorite games ever so I had some big expectations coming in which in many areas this game met but unfortunately there was just too much dang Batmobile which is very un Batman, I didn't buy this game for GTA.
  36. savetrees
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Heard Everyone(Good ones) so I would just Rate
    Everything 10/10 But still see the points
    Story:10/10 Joker:12/10 Toxin:30/10 Batmobile:10/10 Batmobile work:40/10 Graphics:10/10 Characters:10/10 Cinematic Exp. :10/10 Emotions:10/10 Danger Is Real:10/10 Easter Eggs:10/10 ###### Metre blown up For more Buy the Game ND BE    Heard Everyone(Good ones) so I would just Rate
    Everything 10/10 But still see the points

    Story:10/10 Joker:12/10 Toxin:30/10 Batmobile:10/10 Batmobile work:40/10
    Graphics:10/10 Characters:10/10 Cinematic Exp. :10/10 Emotions:10/10 Danger Is Real:10/10
    Easter Eggs:10/10 ###### Metre blown up For more Buy the Game ND BE THE BATMAN    … Expand
  37. Tyger44
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    Batman Arkham Knight is an amazing experience and a worthy end to the trilogy. The combat is fast and intense, the stealth is deep, missions are varied and interesting, and Batman's struggle to save Gotham from Scarecrow is genuinely interesting and exciting. While I'm not a fan of how frequently I was forced to drive the Bat-mobile, it was still a great addition. The quality and quantityBatman Arkham Knight is an amazing experience and a worthy end to the trilogy. The combat is fast and intense, the stealth is deep, missions are varied and interesting, and Batman's struggle to save Gotham from Scarecrow is genuinely interesting and exciting. While I'm not a fan of how frequently I was forced to drive the Bat-mobile, it was still a great addition. The quality and quantity of the problems you solve in Arkham Knight, make this game a worthy contender for Game of the Year.… Expand
  38. thomasnichols
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    Batman Arkham Knight is a great addition to the series. Sure the PC version had a rough start, but the console version was great. The combat is very fun, and grappling and flying around Gotham is really good fun. The bat mobile sometimes felt unnecessary and felt as if they were trying to push it towards you. The bat mobile gameplay can be fun and is a good addition in my opinion. OverallBatman Arkham Knight is a great addition to the series. Sure the PC version had a rough start, but the console version was great. The combat is very fun, and grappling and flying around Gotham is really good fun. The bat mobile sometimes felt unnecessary and felt as if they were trying to push it towards you. The bat mobile gameplay can be fun and is a good addition in my opinion. Overall it was a very good game and if you are a fan of Batman then this is the game for you.… Expand
  39. king5ter
    Nov 5, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Reviewed on PS4]

    This review contains spoilers for the main story and some of the side quests.

    Batman: Arkham Knight is a fitting send off for Rocksteady's trilogy that packs a lot of punch, but overuse of the Batmobile can make some parts of the game feel monotonous and repetitive.

    Presentation:

    This is definitely the best looking game in the series, and one of the best looking games on the Playstation 4. The neon lights of the city and thebeautiful rain give the game a very dark, bittersweet feel. The detail on the characters, vehicles and locations is amazing. Watching the rain bounce off of Batman's costume and soak his cape never gets old, and the addition of a Photo Mode in an update lets players create some phenomonal in-game pictures. The sound design is also brilliant. The Batmobile sounds loud and ferocious, the combat is made more meaty and realistic as through the sound of hits connecting, and the soundtrack perfectly complements the game.

    Gameplay:

    In terms of combat, Arkham Knight is as good as it was in Arkham City, with some new additions such as environmental takedowns that add even more flavour. You feel powerful but never so powerful that winning fights is a breeze, and there are endless opportunities to add variety with your moves. Stealth also feels just as great, and with the enemies now adapting to how you play, you must vary your moves to make sure they don't counter you and make you vulnerable. Enemy numbers in both Combat and Stealth are a lot higher this time, especially in Stealth, but the new Fear Takedown that lets you take out up to three enemies at once (five with upgrades) makes sure you never feel overwhelmed. However, it only requires one Silent Takedown to recharge your ability to perform a Fear Takedown, and so in some of the last few fights it seems a bit too powerful, especially if you have it upgraded.

    The roster of gadgets feels better than ever, especially in Stealth, where the introduction of new enemy typse and Drones means you have to utilize your arsenal more than you did in the previous games. There are a few puzzles scattered throughout the story that require the use of gadgets, but they are so signposted that they require no more than 10 seconds to figure out, which is a bit of a letdown.

    Now we come on to the Batmobile, one of the main features advertised for the game. At first it feels great, a powerful, hunking beast featured in battles against drones that feel desperate as you are vastly outnumbered. As you progress through the story though, the Batmobile seems to be forced in wherever possible, with endless tank battles in the final few hours and platforming puzzles utilizing the car that feel awkward and clumsy. It is also used in a side mission in which you defuse mines across the city, where the tank battles will really start feeling repetitive, and it is highly featured in the Riddler side quest, although the creative races here are a lot more fun than the platforming puzzles that are part of the quest. Also, there are a couple of sidequests (the roadblocks and the watchtowers)which involve hunting down locations and performing Combat/Stealth sections again, and again, and again, and for a completionist, these can feel very repetitive and boring, especially if you attempt the majority of them after completing the main story.

    A major problem I have with the game is that by just playing through the story you do not earn enough xp to level up enough to make a difference quickly. Most powerful upgrades require at least 3 upgrade tokens, and most of the tokens are recieved from completing objectives in side quests. Overall, I levelled up and recoeved a token about 15-20 times in the main quest, which only let me focus on 8 or so upgrades. If you just want to play through the story at first, you won't feel much more powerful at the end than you did at the start. I highly reccomend you keep a good balance between the story and the side quests if you want to level up your character properly.

    Story:

    The story is very similar to a lot of Batman stories, especially those in the Arkham series. The inclusion of the Joker in hallucination form is a welcome addition, and the writing is really good, but everything feels a little same old same old. As for the Arkham Knight, the titular character, his identity seemed pretty obvious after a series of flashbacks that seemed to scream "THIS CHARACTER IS THE ARKHAM KNIGHT", and so the reveal wasn't that surprising and didn't really affect me much. Overall it just feels too much like the past games, and can feel a little repetitive with the endless tank battles.

    + Great combat and stealth
    + Joker provides excelllent humour
    + Brilliant writing
    + Batmobile is powerful and fun...at first
    + Great variety in gadgets and moves
    - Batmobile combat is repetitive
    - Awkward Batmobile platforming
    - Repetitive side quests
    - Lacklustre reveals    … Expand
  40. alexxander_02
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    It is the most stunning game I have both played and seen online. The graphics, plot, beginning, ending and fight scenes are just fascinating. I have never seen a game this fantastic. It is described as "The Perfect Game" in my words. Everything about this game is wonderful except one part. Even though I find this to be my favorite game, it always will be. the bat-mobile is used to often inIt is the most stunning game I have both played and seen online. The graphics, plot, beginning, ending and fight scenes are just fascinating. I have never seen a game this fantastic. It is described as "The Perfect Game" in my words. Everything about this game is wonderful except one part. Even though I find this to be my favorite game, it always will be. the bat-mobile is used to often in this game. But then again its both exciting and scary. Joyful and sad. Frightening and playful. Batman: Arkham Night has everything you would want in a game. Plus its suitable for nearly all ages. Teenagers and young adults like it because of the action scenes while seemingly older adults and elderly will like because of its plot… Expand
  41. fallouts
    Nov 1, 2015
    0
    For all of the hype this game is really boring. I thought it would be fun but its really drawn out and the controls are horrible. You have to use the bat mobile all of the time and I really could care less for it. The combat is so easy and unsatisfying compared to other games like Mordor, Sleeping Dogs and Mad Max. The missions design is very linear and often relies heavily on gimmicks.For all of the hype this game is really boring. I thought it would be fun but its really drawn out and the controls are horrible. You have to use the bat mobile all of the time and I really could care less for it. The combat is so easy and unsatisfying compared to other games like Mordor, Sleeping Dogs and Mad Max. The missions design is very linear and often relies heavily on gimmicks. There is nothing pure fun about the game play at all, it all seems like busy work. I was expecting much more and I am always trying to figure out what I was supposed to be doing. All in all disappointing and I will play when I am really bored.… Expand
  42. jeffreymccarty1
    Oct 28, 2015
    8
    This game is good and a lot of fun. Everyone seems to complain about the vehicle combat but I like it. It is something different and the controls are solid.
  43. 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
  44. wrath_of_khan
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    Batman: Arkham City is in my top 10 games ever made. Batman: Arkham Knight comes within an inch of its predecessor's greatness and stands out as not only one of the best Batman games ever created, but one of the best superhero games ever created.
  45. Multitude
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    one of the best games (if not the best game) i have played on ps4 so far - graphics, sound, story, controls, gameplay: all of them 10/10 - plus this game has some really cool features (which i will not spoil for you) and the bat car is just amazing!!!!
  46. BladeWorthy
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    Although many people hate this game. When I first came in to Arkham Knight, I was scared it was a 7 like GameSpot had said. But its amazing story that twists and turns at every corner is what made this game great. Yes, the tank sections which take up quite a big portion of the game and is boring and repetitive, and I breezed through the side missions quite quickly. It is definitely a gameAlthough many people hate this game. When I first came in to Arkham Knight, I was scared it was a 7 like GameSpot had said. But its amazing story that twists and turns at every corner is what made this game great. Yes, the tank sections which take up quite a big portion of the game and is boring and repetitive, and I breezed through the side missions quite quickly. It is definitely a game you won't be able to help yourself, and continue to come back for more.… Expand
  47. SileSixEcho
    Oct 19, 2015
    10
    The relatively low user score makes me question humanity once more. Yes, I think that WB Games did alot wrong with the business model here (ridiculous season pass). But the game itself is just another proof of what great things developer rocksteady can achieve (I am thrilled to see what they will do next). Everyone who likes good action games, open world settings and of course the darkThe relatively low user score makes me question humanity once more. Yes, I think that WB Games did alot wrong with the business model here (ridiculous season pass). But the game itself is just another proof of what great things developer rocksteady can achieve (I am thrilled to see what they will do next). Everyone who likes good action games, open world settings and of course the dark knight has no excuse not to play this great game. It's a worthy end to an amazing triology. Be the batman!… Expand
  48. Puffer2002
    Oct 19, 2015
    2
    Pros:
    Great Characters
    Respect for source material
    Looks Amazing

    Cons:
    **** on PC
    Batmoblie is awkward and overused

    PS4: 8/10
    XBOXONE:8/10
    PC:4/10 (Do NOT play this on PC. The graphics are bull**** and there are technical bugs EVERYWHERE!)
  49. Mudgee
    Oct 18, 2015
    5
    All round a mediocre product. I can admit I'm not the biggest batman fan, but after just 30min I was already ready to move on. The core gameplay, camera panning and mechanics are simply average. I personally believe the only reason these games score so well is the remnants of fans from the first of the trilogy and a blind love for the dark knight himself. I got it simply from hearingAll round a mediocre product. I can admit I'm not the biggest batman fan, but after just 30min I was already ready to move on. The core gameplay, camera panning and mechanics are simply average. I personally believe the only reason these games score so well is the remnants of fans from the first of the trilogy and a blind love for the dark knight himself. I got it simply from hearing reviews, one of the greatest purchasing mistakes this year. I cannot recommend this game to anyone unfortunately.… Expand
  50. Unbiased_Critic
    Oct 18, 2015
    10
    From the interactive cut scenes (NOT QTE) to the flawless presentation on all fronts, Arkham Knight will delight ALL but the most devoted Arkham fan, simply because much of what is in the game is an extreme refinement of previous games.
  51. MOISEISTHEONE
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    Best game of the year. I mean with the season pass you got a full batman comic control in you hand and what else could they add as dlc on the game except for better boss battls
  52. 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
  53. AndySwaggly
    Oct 8, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never before have I been as captivated by a game as I did here, I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed this game, all around one of the best games I have played in decades. If not ever. I started off being very aggravated by the idea of Paul Dini not playing a large part in the writing this time around. But they pulled it off very well. This is without a doubt the Best Arkham game I have played.

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

    The Story is the best of the Arkham games, the gameplay is better than ever, the bat mobile is incredible, and the first ending, marvellous job guys. It was a great way to end the Arkham series by being able to lock up all the villains too, that was a nice touch :). I rate Batman Arkham Knight 10/10. In my opinion This will be my GOTY, that is of course is battlefront doesn't wipe the flaw.    … Expand
  54. SmartBobomb
    Oct 6, 2015
    7
    In spite of the Batmobile sequences and a blasé ending, it's still a lot of fun to be The Batman. The game is beautiful, voice acting is top-notch, the storytelling and atmosphere are solid, even if it drags quite a bit towards the end. If you're at all familiar with the Batman comics, you'll see the identity of the Arkham Knight coming from a hundred miles away. The controls don't feel asIn spite of the Batmobile sequences and a blasé ending, it's still a lot of fun to be The Batman. The game is beautiful, voice acting is top-notch, the storytelling and atmosphere are solid, even if it drags quite a bit towards the end. If you're at all familiar with the Batman comics, you'll see the identity of the Arkham Knight coming from a hundred miles away. The controls don't feel as tight in this game (especially the marble-on-ice traction of the Batmobile), and it does end up suffering a bit from "Generic Sandbox Syndrome." Regarding gadgets, the Voice Synthesizer and Electrical Charge in this game could easily have been left out. In the end, it falls short of the progressively higher bar set by Asylum and City, but is still an enjoyable experience for any Batman fan. If you're not much into Batman, you can probably pass on this one.
    (If you do play, I highly recommend avoiding melee combat whenever possible, and going the "Predator" route in encounters. It's the most enjoyable way to play the game, and trust me, you'll get enough forced fights to fulfill your fisticuffs fetish.)    … Expand
  55. bfoore90
    Oct 6, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arkham Knight was a very good game, though not quite Arkham City I tried my best to keep an open mind throughout the game. The combat and gameplay is crisp and very engaging and the story at the end of the day was very well done. I was happy to see Scarecrow (one of my favorite villains) get a chance to shine in a rather intimidating fashion and the Arkham Knight, even though he turned out to be Jason Todd was actually a pretty awesome character himself. Though one of my complaints would be that they almost made it too easy to figure out that he was Red Hood all along. The Joker returning in the way he does was one of the best parts of the game, its keeps you on edge and every time he shows up and taunts a driven to the edge Batman, you get the sense at where Batman's mind is at psychologically. The Batmobile, I also found to be pretty cool though the fact that they made it such a necessity in the game made it kind of annoying. My only complaint was the riddler and all his trophies having to be completed before getting the best ending of the game. It felt too much like the Mass Effect 3 debacle and its a Batman game, I shouldn't have to spend time grinding to get trophies and solve riddles from one of the lamest villains in the DC universe.… Expand
  56. CalRochey
    Oct 5, 2015
    7
    Its defiantly a good game but the worst in the batman arkham series, I don't know where it went wrong but I felt like there was way too much tank fights and it was a bit repetitive in the side missions, the arkham knight could have been a huge last villain to end the series on a high note but sadly how his character feels not as impact as it should have been.

    Do not worry about the huge    Its defiantly a good game but the worst in the batman arkham series, I don't know where it went wrong but I felt like there was way too much tank fights and it was a bit repetitive in the side missions, the arkham knight could have been a huge last villain to end the series on a high note but sadly how his character feels not as impact as it should have been.

    Do not worry about the huge season pass price as well most of the content coming from it is for huge arkham fans, if you want all these great skins and challenges for leader boards. If you want content to add to the campaign you wont find it here.

    Overall not the best way to end the series but a good game    … Expand
  57. markshiran
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Batman arkham knight is a must have game whether you are playing it on the ps4, xbox one or pc . The story ,game play and graphics are amazing.Bringing the batmobile to this game is awesome . Solving the Riddlers riddles are hard and a waste of time .I have not played Arkham Asylum, City or Origin .But i hope to complete this franchise when i get a ps3… Expand
  58. slim1985
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    this is the last arkham game and they greatly ended the trilogy the graphics of this game is really amazing and breathe taking gameplay is enhanced and forcing batmobile in missions will reduce the score for me overall this game is one of the best this year no doubt
  59. mehrab
    Oct 3, 2015
    8
    I've played only the main mission! And as a new PS4 gamer i found out pretty difficult at the ending. But the fights visual and the overall graphics were pretty awesome. As it's the last game of the Batman series the story went for a pretty long time! The riddlers puzzle were also pretty interesting. Overall Its a must play game for everyone in the PS4 platform!
  60. 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.
  61. Lukatron
    Sep 30, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is really great, but there's a few things that keep if from living up to the previous installment, Arkham City. Much of the gameplay is similar to the other game in the series, the gliding, combat, puzzle solving, etc, but the new mechanic in this game is the batmobile, which is very well designed, which is greeat for travelling across the city or engaging in combat. however this is used WAY WAY to much. You hardly spent any time outside the batmobile before you need to use it to progress. Although the combat against unmanned drones is well designed, it feels lifeless and overused. Most of the bossbattles are recycled batmobile fights, as opposed to unique bossfights seen in the other games. The story focuses on the villains scarecrow and the arkham knight, as well as (SPOILERS!) an imaginary of the Joker inplanted in batmans head by scarecrows gas and his own damaged mind. This story is fairly good, although many of the other main villains such as penguin and twoface are pushed into sidequests, leaving little room for new villains to be introduced. The reveal of the Arkham Knight's identity is well done as an adaption of a classic batman story, but is nothing new to the series as they promoted him to be. There is a glaring lack of challenge maps that were found in the previous games, there only being 3 predator and 4 combat, and far too many batmobile maps in place. Even though there are 5 playable characters, (Batman, Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing and Azreal), the challenge maps have set characters for each, limiting their replayabilit. Overall, the game has great gameplay and graphics, but has some major design flaws that keep it from being great.… Expand
  62. Rhysstr
    Sep 30, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it, it's the best superhero nay one of the best games ever.The batmobile is grate the graphis look great and don't get me started when @#/×&*$ died by #$&_+#@ them self in the @#&* because of crans $÷@#^&* that blow my mind!… Expand
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. maxim98
    Sep 25, 2015
    9
    I'm still new to the PS4, in that I've not played so many games yet. however this truly takes the biscuit at the time of typing, as not only is this the definitive Batman game the series has been waiting for since the equally awesome Arkham City, the controversial addition of the Batmobile I personally feel is a welcome one, and with DLC coming all the time i can only see the game gettingI'm still new to the PS4, in that I've not played so many games yet. however this truly takes the biscuit at the time of typing, as not only is this the definitive Batman game the series has been waiting for since the equally awesome Arkham City, the controversial addition of the Batmobile I personally feel is a welcome one, and with DLC coming all the time i can only see the game getting better in the areas it maybe loses out; for instance the Batmobile tank missions aren't very popular with fans so far, though I can see why as they are admittedly out of place at times, and the games action is VERY reliant on the Batmobile segments carrying I'd say at least 50% of the games storyline and AR Challenges. Rocksteady has promised there will be added focus on main gameplay with added villains and mission via DLC in the coming months, which I'm sure will balance things out as far as that problem is concerned. When all is said and done; without disclosing details on the story, this is enjoyable from the start to finish. The Freeflow combat system has come through improved again, with new ways to take down enemies and a fresh 'fear' takedown system which was really awesome to use, allowing Batman to take down multiple enemies granted they can't see you coming, which frankly makes a lot of the far more overwhelming and challenging combat missions more manageable. And for any fellow paranoid gamers out there like myself I will set your mind at ease in saying that this game managed to escape the Mass Effect 3 curse of having a terrible ending for a third game, as after you've poured hours into getting that 100% completion the ending is very fulfilling. When standing up to the other two in the series (Origins doesn't count) I can't help but say that it is equal to Arkham City in brilliance. Deserving of a 9/10, I'm gutted to see this fantastic series end.… Expand
  66. 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
  67. DarthVader2015
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing, one of the better on this new gen. Rocksteady once again succeeded in making heroes games. Let's wait what will come of Rocksteady Games.
  68. Wh1teLion
    Sep 23, 2015
    7
    First of all I have to say that Im a fan of the Arkham series and I've played all the games (okay, with City, the best one I only play for a few hours but let it count) and I loved 'em. I was excited about this game with new graphics and stuff then I got to play it in August. Almost from the first step you take you have to use that piece of *&@{} Batmobile like a 9-year-old how just got aFirst of all I have to say that Im a fan of the Arkham series and I've played all the games (okay, with City, the best one I only play for a few hours but let it count) and I loved 'em. I was excited about this game with new graphics and stuff then I got to play it in August. Almost from the first step you take you have to use that piece of *&@{} Batmobile like a 9-year-old how just got a new toy. Okay I understand, if one day I will get an Audi I will go to the store and drive circles around my house with it, even take the car with myself to walk by my side. Its fun but that became hilarious after some missons. Every damn time after you punch some dudes in the face than you dont know where to go and a lil' batsound in your heard starts to say "come on bat, use your new vehicle" or Joker says "Ohh Baaaatz, you need to use something that moooves and has wheels". Its weird but you will know this feeling after playing for an hour or so.
    Am I the only one who got bothered defeating the same villans over and over and over?! I mean, okay, they are the "batvillains" from the "batcomic" in the "batcity" and bat*&{}@ but I locked Scarcrow into a god damn prison for 2 times and that little freakin' Penguin for 3 times... I hope they lock up that GCPD building under the city cause my bata$$ wont save any more lives 'cause you guys are so unaware and forget to lock the doors for a night once in 2 years (even if its Christmas or Halloween and they wanna go home to their families).

    Anyway, I give this game a 7, maybe a 7,2 because it was fun and reminded me of the previous games. If you havent played the prvious games or are looking for a game that give you some hours of pounching, driving, playing like a detective and sometimes you feel that you want to solve a riddle, buy it, play it out, its an avarage game, not less, not more :)-    … Expand
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. sammythelord
    Sep 18, 2015
    8
    First of all its fair to say, Im not the biggest fan of the franchise and picked up the game because there was not much else to play in summer, but I was pleasantly surprised, it didnt have too many puzzles like previous games, action and fights are very good, sometimes the special moves were not too responsive, other than that its really entertaining to watch. Stealth approach is quiteFirst of all its fair to say, Im not the biggest fan of the franchise and picked up the game because there was not much else to play in summer, but I was pleasantly surprised, it didnt have too many puzzles like previous games, action and fights are very good, sometimes the special moves were not too responsive, other than that its really entertaining to watch. Stealth approach is quite rewarding too, and there were not too many situation where the game would be forcing me to it, so U can choose your approach. Driving wasn't that great, I found myself crashing too often, but the tank battles were great, I would say its one of my favorite parts of the game. Story has a few surprising twists and its quite dark, and it is quite bold and there are big things going on. So overall it was a very enjoyable experience, with a few flaws and some sort of WOW factor was kinda missing, it all works well, but nothing really blown me away.… Expand
  72. 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.
  73. e645
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    I really didn't like this game to begin with, I was expecting it to be the best Batman game so far as I had heard amazing things about it. Instead of flying around Gotham, I found myself forced into driving the Bat-mobile around and not enjoying it. After completing the first main mission where it seemed as though you were constantly in the Bat-mobile, the next missions made less use ofI really didn't like this game to begin with, I was expecting it to be the best Batman game so far as I had heard amazing things about it. Instead of flying around Gotham, I found myself forced into driving the Bat-mobile around and not enjoying it. After completing the first main mission where it seemed as though you were constantly in the Bat-mobile, the next missions made less use of the Bat-mobile. The story got better as the game went along and by the end of the game I was left thinking that it was the best Batman yet!… Expand
  74. EzioA88
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Rocksteady have created a significant and impressive trend with their critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham series. Since the launch of the surprisingly excellent Arkham Asylum, there's been Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Alien: Isolation, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron and numerous other excellent licensed games- something that can be rarely said in the medium of gaming. With ArkhamRocksteady have created a significant and impressive trend with their critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham series. Since the launch of the surprisingly excellent Arkham Asylum, there's been Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Alien: Isolation, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron and numerous other excellent licensed games- something that can be rarely said in the medium of gaming. With Arkham Knight comes the senses shattering conclusion to this brilliant franchise (or Rocksteady's involvement in it anyway) and it's just as much of a masterpiece as would be expected. And while this review may be late (even if I did receive the game on launch day), in retrospect it's just as brilliant looking back as it was playing it.

    The Arkham games have always held a place of honour in the mythos of the Dark Knight. While they may be removed from standard Detective Comics continuity, they portray the same level of excellence and depth as many of the hero's finest works, such as the Killing Joke and the Dark Knight Returns. The games also pay attention to the history of the bat-loving, bad guy basher with many references to iconic moments and Batman's past mostly mirrors that of in the comics (yet what shouldn't be expected is a brighter era like the 50's or 60's). Arkham Knight is a perfect example of how to craft a mature and well written Batman story that implements both emotional elements and a plot that sees the Batman out to save his city as well. While I won't spoil anything major, the basic plot overview is that Scarcrow is back from his brief journey onto Croc's dinner menu near the end of Asylum and he wants revenge for the injuries he sustained and the embarrassment he experienced- not at the hands of Croc but at those of the Dark Knight himself. Partnering with a mysterious armoured figure known as the Arkham Knight, who has his own private army and a seemingly limitless amount of money to spend, he sets out to not just kill the Batman, but to completely break him mentally and physically as he tears down his city and everyone he loves. As such, his terrorist threats against the people of Gotham see them evacuated from the city and into the outer reaches, which while being a very good set up to ensure Batman can tear around the streets in his new set of wheels, is also an effective way to get the ball rolling. It's a fast paced and incredibly interesting narrative, though you should also be aware for some slower paced and character building scenarios. And of course there are plot twists- many in abundance and some that completely change the way the game plays out. Last but not least, the identity of the Arkham Knight. It's been controversial to say the least, as many are disappointed by the obvious allusions towards the face behind the mask. In my opinion it was an effective retelling of a famous Batman story arc and so found it to make the story even better.

    Moving onto the gameplay and while no major additions have been implemented into the combat and air traversal components, these mechanics are at their greatest height and seeing them perfected is a sign of how far the series has come. The Freeflow system is faster and features better animations, as well as the ability to pick up weapons and use environmental takedowns among other things. Grappling is faster and I even noticed Batman has better agility with some animations seeing him bouncing off walls. Stealth has also been mixed up with new Fear Takedowns and a greater range of options open in Detective mode. Being the ultimate Predator has never been so much fun!

    Of course it's the Batmobile that makes this entry stand out the most though and for good reason. Despite everyone's claims of it being overused and the combat being repetitive, I believe that the car is bloody awesome! It handles well and can deftly drift around corners, while also having a boost system and suspension that is unbelievable. Switching into Battle Mode is simple with the tap of a button (on a different control scheme that is) and the amount of weapons and enemy types available is great. It's challenging yet enjoyable and mixes it up from standard fights.

    Arkham Knight is jam packed with content, including tonnes of varied side missions, a fair amount of new AR challenges and a New Game Plus option that will definitely encourage you to replay it. To see the game's true ending though, you also need to complete most of the side missions. Complete them all and you can see the TRUE, true ending. This may annoy some as it requires you to get every single Riddler trophy and all of the villain's puzzles as well, but I found these more varied and easier to get than before and they are also in shorter supply so it's not a massive task.

    It's too early to call Arkham Knight game of the generation (though the graphics are the best I've seen yet) and it has some strong competition this year with Witcher 3 and MGSV. But after 61 hours with the game and seeing everything, it's the best I've played.    … Expand
  75. BurakPulat
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    This game is great. Gameplay is **** awesome and graphics is beatiful. But story is really bad and the boss fights is weak. I think Arkham City is bettter than Arkham Knight. But Arkham Knight is great game.
  76. Nuttts
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Best game that i have played in a long time. since this game came out, i have not found a game that matches it in gameplay............................
  77. The6ovnar
    Sep 15, 2015
    7
    This game is not as great as you might think. The last few games of the Arkham series built upon what their predecessors had in order to make themselves better. This game failed to do that. Instead it propped itself up using the mechanics of previous games then failed in all of its new additions. These new additions are dull at best and actually take away from the gameplay that made itsThis game is not as great as you might think. The last few games of the Arkham series built upon what their predecessors had in order to make themselves better. This game failed to do that. Instead it propped itself up using the mechanics of previous games then failed in all of its new additions. These new additions are dull at best and actually take away from the gameplay that made its predecessors so good. I am of course specifically speaking of the addition of the vehicle which detracts from the game in almost every way. The world seems much smaller and less engaging because you spend most of the time looking at it from a speeding car. They shoehorn the vehicle into almost every level even in places where it doesn't really make sense.

    The game is good but it isn't innovative. Its the same as Arkham City with a whole lot of pointless driving. Does that make it bad? No, but I had enough of Arkham City when it ended and I didn't really need the same game with a car added. Due to the success of the games predecessors I was left disappointed.    … Expand
  78. SigilFey
    Sep 13, 2015
    5
    All patched up and running acceptably on PC. Let's bring it down to the level.

    Absolutely nothing works the way it is supposed to, absolutely nothing is polished (except for the graphics, which are lovely [but completely dysfunctional]), and absolutely nothing lives up to the previous Batman games. Rather than polishing the experience up to a fine sheen, Rocksteady crammed    All patched up and running acceptably on PC. Let's bring it down to the level.

    Absolutely nothing works the way it is supposed to, absolutely nothing is polished (except for the graphics, which are lovely [but completely dysfunctional]), and absolutely nothing lives up to the previous Batman games.

    Rather than polishing the experience up to a fine sheen, Rocksteady crammed everything they could think of into a disjointed romp of fan-boy lip service, all focusing on the twitch-based ability to tap 2 buttons at the right moment. Repeat until the endgame.

    1.) Graphics

    They're gorgeous. Absolutely, amazingly gorgeous. Dark and gritty, with layers of detail at every turn, and gorgeous special effects...and all of it serves degrade the experience. 90% of the time you'll be unable to tell what you're looking at, because everything is a crisscrossing nightmare of catwalks, odd angles, and vision-obscuring clutter. This "noise" coupled with the most asinine camera control scheme I've ever encountered in a game means that you never get to appreciate anything your seeing. Details are either something blocking what's important or something whizzing by the foreground of the screen as the stupid "cinematic effect" kicks in and sends the camera automatically panning around to the most obscure and disorienting angle and zoom-level possible. And if you need to get a sense of what you can do or interact with, you tap a key to make everything disappear into a wash of flat blue, orange, and yellow -- literally turning your objectives in glowing neon signs. So very immersive.

    On foot, you literally cannot see what's in front of you as half your field of vision is obscured by Batman himself. That's right. You cannot look FORWARD. You are forced to play the game by glancing down and to the left to see what's directly freaking in front of you. Rocksteady, you gotta be kidding.

    2.) Controls

    I need to draw a comparison here between Batman: AK and the much older The Matrix: Path of Neo. Both games introduce a wildly complex combat system with insanely complicated combos. And both aim for the same goal -- you can get through the game by using nothing but the basic attacks, but you can invest in the system to get through fights with style! While Path of Neo offers awesome combos and take-downs that let you set up a fight for brilliant, improvised awesomeness, Batman: AK refuses to allow the player any meaningful control over combat, instead forcing them to react to predetermined attacks constantly shoved in the player's face by endless "alert icons" that appear over enemies' heads. The game is filled with interesting approaches to combat evidenced by huge trees of combo and technology upgrades. Good luck actually using them at will, however. Every single skill or gadget that you attempt to use during combat will either fail outright or execute in the most illogical way possible. I guess Rocksteady was trying to add difficulty to a game that can be won simply by spamming beat-down and execution attacks. Nice. Now you're punished for improvisation.

    Oh, and unless you're a professional typist, be ready to exercise extreme levels of patience. Functions that should have been context sensitive are instead placed in brain-dead locations all over the keyboard, such as quick-attacks required the player to double-tap a number key. Have fun re-configuring keys and avoiding conflicts. Even then, trying to glide while locking onto specific enemies while tapping number keys and switching gadgets without releasing the spacebar... How about a simple system allowing you to queue the attacks in advance, then a single execute button when you're ready to launch. You know, like actual tactics and planning.

    And the Batmobile is a wash. Tank-mode? Seriously? At least it's only ONE-THIRD OF THE DAMN GAME.

    3.) The Story

    I know nothing about the Batman universe except for the Hollywood films and maybe 10 episodes of one of the cartoons I watched with my nephew a few years ago. It took me approximately two hours to figure out who the Arkham Knight was. Brilliant writing.

    The rest of the story is a confusing, disjointed series of events and references that requires you to be familiar with the universe and/or the prior games.

    4.) Conclusion

    Why a rating of 5? Voice acting is brilliant. Loved the Joker stuff -- Mark Hamill is my favorite Joker after Heath Ledger! And I really enjoyed wasting time and beating up random rioters in the streets. Best part of the whole game.    … Expand
  79. BeckettGaming
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    Arkham Knight is a beautiful game in graphics and world design, The amount of detail that's gone it to the city is astounding easter eggs, scenery and more it's a vibrant city waiting to be explored. The story is gripping and lure's you into further and further and is around one big question "Who is the Arkham Knight" even the first mission when you meet the Knight you feel you'veArkham Knight is a beautiful game in graphics and world design, The amount of detail that's gone it to the city is astounding easter eggs, scenery and more it's a vibrant city waiting to be explored. The story is gripping and lure's you into further and further and is around one big question "Who is the Arkham Knight" even the first mission when you meet the Knight you feel you've experianced a whole game because it was fun and a experiance you really can be the batman… Expand
  80. Ryanstone
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    Batman Arkham Knight is the game that defines "next-gen" simple because of all the features it brings to the table.The batmobile is a very challenging point in the finally of Rocksteadys legendary series,but when mastered,its phenomenal.People seem to take shoots at the batmobile because its too "difficult" but be honest....games are supposed to be challenging. This game has the bestBatman Arkham Knight is the game that defines "next-gen" simple because of all the features it brings to the table.The batmobile is a very challenging point in the finally of Rocksteadys legendary series,but when mastered,its phenomenal.People seem to take shoots at the batmobile because its too "difficult" but be honest....games are supposed to be challenging. This game has the best visuals,story line,and game-play in any game that's been put out on the current gen so far.The game-play is highly addictive,along with the best combat that's ever been put into a video game. Do yourself a favor and play through the experience.… Expand
  81. Snake_roo
    Sep 9, 2015
    0
    The game is boring. They make you use the battank for too long. You have to fight tanks all the time during the game. The worse game on batman series.
  82. justdoit
    Sep 8, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Looking back at it, the only good thing was the joker plot twist.
    Everything else was very disappointing especially the plot
    Batmobile sucked major ass too    … Expand
  83. Crux037
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    Such an epic ending. I feel pity for the problems with the PC version, because with the consoles it's just... just perfect. Good move Rocksteady. Farewell Arkham Series.
  84. Batmanplayer
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    Amazing game, the open world is very well designed and the new abilities in combat and predator are great. I do think that there are too many tank battles;however, other than that great game.
  85. itsmebenhur
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very wonderful game.Excellent graphics.Gotham City is wonderful.Nice story.Worth purchasing.This game is better than infamous second son.this game is going to create another sensation.… Expand
  86. OldSkoolGamerz
    Sep 4, 2015
    6
    An incredibly mediocre game. There are far too few 'kick-arse' moments throughout the game and the idea that the Batman can't kill anyone is now absurd. You literally run over people in your Batmobile at top speed and blow them away with your 20mm cannon but they are all magically survive and are labelled "unconscious". That is just one example of how lame and uninspiring this game can get.
  87. Shioned
    Sep 4, 2015
    8
    Batman: Arkham Knight is a great game with incredible graphics, gameplay and story. But, the batmobile at the end of the game is a negative point, eventually being overused.
  88. The_Garays
    Sep 4, 2015
    9
    This was an epic saga closure game. BE THE BATMAN!

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

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

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

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

    Let's see if the DLC don't fall short with the game, I hope they don't!    … Expand
  89. TotalSound
    Sep 3, 2015
    0
    I've now played this game for many more hours. I like it even less. I do not know what the people who give this game such high numbers are seeing. I see a horribly repetitious game with the same exact scenarios except there are more COBRA tanks or whatever. The player works hard to get upgrades to the awful Batmobile just to find that they are useless in the tougher fights. You still haveI've now played this game for many more hours. I like it even less. I do not know what the people who give this game such high numbers are seeing. I see a horribly repetitious game with the same exact scenarios except there are more COBRA tanks or whatever. The player works hard to get upgrades to the awful Batmobile just to find that they are useless in the tougher fights. You still have to shoot the Cobra is the butt anyway. It is a simple "lather, rinse and repeat" game. Not to mention side quests (i.e rescue firemen) that do not finish for one game flaw reason or another. The game is uninspired and irritating.… Expand
  90. 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
  91. smurfsdabomb
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    A lot more story heavy than previous arkham games which makes everything feel more purposeful. Graphically it looks very impressive although combat and gameplay are virtually identical to previous arkham games so don't expect anything refreshing there. The major new addition the batmobile achieves mixed results, its used excessively and annoyingly early in the game but settles into a moreA lot more story heavy than previous arkham games which makes everything feel more purposeful. Graphically it looks very impressive although combat and gameplay are virtually identical to previous arkham games so don't expect anything refreshing there. The major new addition the batmobile achieves mixed results, its used excessively and annoyingly early in the game but settles into a more balanced role after a while.
    DLC is complete garbage, a few brawls and fetch quests with the same main game mechanics but with a different character. Do not consider buying DLC at any price, if you're considering holding off for a GOTY bundle edition I wouldn't bother.    … Expand
  92. Kawsgard
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    Batman: Arkham Knight is a game that could be "perfect", but fails in some points.
    The game concludes the so well made history that started in Arkham Asylum and has excellent graphics.
    The gameplay remains very good, like the previous ones. The final balance is extremely positive and Batman got the conclusion it deserves in the hands of Rocksteady.
  93. Playstation_fan
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    Great combat, great atmosphere and a great story. The bat mobile sections in the game felt forced, once I got the hang of what I was supposed to do I had a great time. Not my favourite in the series but is still my favourite game of the year (so far.)
  94. Youngybhoy1988
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    8 may seem a little harsh but i have to say i was a bit let down by arkham knight compared with arkham city, theres plenty of positives to this game, it looks great, the hand to hand combat and stealth are brilliant as usual, very cool well acted story, cool little puzzles, the 2 things that drag the score down are, 1.The batmobile, you spend far too much time in the batmobile doing the8 may seem a little harsh but i have to say i was a bit let down by arkham knight compared with arkham city, theres plenty of positives to this game, it looks great, the hand to hand combat and stealth are brilliant as usual, very cool well acted story, cool little puzzles, the 2 things that drag the score down are, 1.The batmobile, you spend far too much time in the batmobile doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which eventually will give you severe brain damage, 2. The ending, no spoilers but there are 2 endings, the 1st when you complete the story is fine since it tells you that 100% completion will give you the full ending, after wasting hours doing repetitive side quests i was left really disappointed by the full ending to such an epic trilogy, my advice is unless you're a trophy hunter dont bother with the 100% completion just finish the main story… Expand
  95. matt_2905
    Sep 2, 2015
    7
    Visually, Batman Arkham Knight has fantastic graphics, and surprisingly well fleshed out cinematic. The voice acting is excellent and the game gives you plenty to do. The issue with Batman Arkham Knight is the batmobile; the creators at Rocksteady clearly went overboard and didn't think this through, overstuffing the game with as many "cool" things they could. Some of the milita missionsVisually, Batman Arkham Knight has fantastic graphics, and surprisingly well fleshed out cinematic. The voice acting is excellent and the game gives you plenty to do. The issue with Batman Arkham Knight is the batmobile; the creators at Rocksteady clearly went overboard and didn't think this through, overstuffing the game with as many "cool" things they could. Some of the milita missions are very repetitive and the Arkham Knight turns out to be a very weak, poorly realised villain. Arkham City remains the best game in th series.… Expand
  96. Tf-81
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    This Batman is really a good game. I would say it's back-to basic, given that "Arkham Origins" was kind of special and not really interesting... (from a different team)
    Some critics mentionned that there is too many "batmobile gameplays". It wasn't a problem for me. Well, in fact, this is fun and well-thinked.
    Graphics, sounds, story, all is really good here. The only    This Batman is really a good game. I would say it's back-to basic, given that "Arkham Origins" was kind of special and not really interesting... (from a different team)
    Some critics mentionned that there is too many "batmobile gameplays". It wasn't a problem for me. Well, in fact, this is fun and well-thinked.
    Graphics, sounds, story, all is really good here.
    The only point which deserves something negatve would be the fact that if you know batman universe very well, you can easily guess the rest of the story, passed 1 hour...and without so many clues.    … Expand
  97. IAMGEOFFREY99
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fun, massive and completely awesome in every way! If not the repetitive, overpowered batmobile action that is built into this game it would be a 10 BUT forget that! The campaign is interesting, (spoilers) the way that the Joker killing joke stuff and death in the family stuff link into the campaign is amazing, it all makes sense and the suspense is enough too keep you on the edge of your seat with excitement! The dual play mechanic is BY FAR one of the most fun things in this game! and the regular combat could be one one of the best combat mechanics in gaming! AND beyond all of this, they still don't forget batmans code of conduct, he doesn't kill! this game is worth your money if you want a open world, superhero game! hope you enjoyed this review c: .… Expand
  98. TyphoonHamster
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    If you are a fan of the Arkham series then you are in for a treat. Arkham Knight brings a big heaping dose of everything great from the past games along with introducing some new initiatives that make it feel particularly unique in the Arkham series lineup. The combat system and upgrade system are back form the previous games. The combat flows better than ever and the animations reallyIf you are a fan of the Arkham series then you are in for a treat. Arkham Knight brings a big heaping dose of everything great from the past games along with introducing some new initiatives that make it feel particularly unique in the Arkham series lineup. The combat system and upgrade system are back form the previous games. The combat flows better than ever and the animations really give you a brutal sense of joy when you go to clobbering a bunch of brutes in a dark alley. Some complain that it is a bit button mashy, and I agree that overall it is, but that doesn't make it any less fun. I like to focus on the beatdown I'm unleashing rather than complex button combinations. To add some complexity you can really focus on using the various finishers that become available or you can change the difficulty and play without prompts to block/evade. This makes fighting a large group substantially more difficult without changing the experience too much. The upgrade system as been changed a little bit. You get upgrade points by completing side missions and can spend at your discretion. This is a nice way to incentivize the side missions. They are fun and all but get a bit old after rescuing the 13th firefighter or taking down the 74th militia checkpoint. There are not that many but it feels that way. I have read a lot about people hating the batmobile portion of the game. I actually enjoyed rampaging through town in Batman's pimpmobile and the tank battles but it does feel like it was focused on a bit too much. It just felt forced down my throat about 3/4s the way through the game. Boss battles were a bit of a letdown compared to previous games, especially a certain tank battle when all the militia have been defeated. There weren't that many boss battles that really felt integral to the game. They were just there to give you a taste of the rogues gallery and that's about it. The story was fun and felt totally like a Batman storyline. The big reveal was a bit of a letdown but I think they made up for it with the great sequence inside of Batman's subconscious. Overall, this game is a must buy for anyone even barely interested in the Arkham games. It has it's flaws (I hate the Riddler trophies!) but the fun will far outweigh them. Lastly, the DLCs are wayyyyyyyyyyyy too short fyi.… Expand
  99. NoGoFairPlay
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    Ignore the hate this game is getting from a lot of people. The story was very strong all the way up to the ending, which I feel fell short and did not satisfy my expectations. The combat is just as perfect this time around, don't fix what ain't broken. The missions are mostly varied and fun throughout the entire game. The gadgets menu, main menu, map and mission menu are all smooth andIgnore the hate this game is getting from a lot of people. The story was very strong all the way up to the ending, which I feel fell short and did not satisfy my expectations. The combat is just as perfect this time around, don't fix what ain't broken. The missions are mostly varied and fun throughout the entire game. The gadgets menu, main menu, map and mission menu are all smooth and very easy to navigate. Gliding around the city somehow feels even better than in Arkham City and Gotham City is really well done, it's a blast to explore it.

    Now, the most talked about and most controversial feature in this game is without a doubt the batmobile. Some people hated it, I actually thought it was fun. Driving around the city is fun and it handles ALMOST perfectly. (The last Ridler track was a pain in the ass). Many are complaining that they want less "World of Tanks" in their Batman-game, and I can understand that. Cause a sizable amount of time is spent in tank combat, so if you don't like that you may wan't to think twice about this game. But, I would say I enjoyed the tank combat about 70-80% of the time, because it's really well done tank combat. You really feel like a badass when you take down 20-30 tanks on your own.

    So to sum it all up, this game is almost perfect for me. The story's ending and a tiny bit too much tank combat are my only two complaints really. Ah wait, the fact that you have to collect all one hundred thounsand friggin' million Ridler trophies to get the complete ending is also a big let down... But none of that holds this back from beeing a fantastic game. No brainer if you are a Batman fan, and if you like video games in general you should also pick up this game, it's a blast! 9/10    … Expand
  100. Matodox
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Batman: Arkham Knight is the conclusion to Rocksteady's critically acclaimed "Arkham" trilogy. And boy is it a worthy ending at that!

    Let me start with the basic stuff: the graphics are AMAZING! I've never seen so good graphics on the PS4 before! THIS is a next-gen game without a doubt! It's even better than the likes of Assassin's Creed Unity or Witcher 3. The details are just    Batman: Arkham Knight is the conclusion to Rocksteady's critically acclaimed "Arkham" trilogy. And boy is it a worthy ending at that!

    Let me start with the basic stuff: the graphics are AMAZING! I've never seen so good graphics on the PS4 before! THIS is a next-gen game without a doubt! It's even better than the likes of Assassin's Creed Unity or Witcher 3. The details are just astounding. You can clearly see the rain on Batman, or if he's inside and dry. The buildings also looks great and the neon lightning from the streets make it feel like an authentic big city by night. All of the other characters are also very detailed, even more than they were in Arkham City. Everything just looks astoundingly beautiful, no doubt.

    Having played both of the previous Arkham games, Rocksteady had a lot to live up to. Not just gameplay wise but story wise too. Now keep in mind that I know "some" about Batman from the comics, but only what I read online. I am NOT a comic fan! I'm just a regular gamer and Batman fan. The story serves perfect as the final outing of the Dark Knight, in my mind. Batman taking on Scarecrow and the Militia feels real and authentic as a final threat. This time Batman has to give his everything, and he does. Now there is also the Arkham Knight - the titular villain. I love his design, and his voice. He is believable as the greatest threat to Batman that he is in the beginning of the game (next to Scarecrow), since he knows everything about him, and he leads the militia and aids them by pointing out his weaknesses etc.

    Then there is the biggest new gameplay feature: the Batmobile. Some people whine about it being used too much, but I disagree. This is Rocksteady's final Batman game, and they said from the beginning that they wanted to incorporate the Batmobile in the finale and put a lot of their focus on there. It shows that they did. The driving is miles better than in games like GTA 5, or Watch_Dogz. It feels much more fluid and you can use the breaks at full speed without crashing into everything. The tank mode seems to be the biggest complaint for some reason. I highly enjoyed all of the tank battles, and all of the riddler challenges which required the Batmobile. It felt nice for some diversity. I think the only people who don't like it, are people who say they want change, but hate it when it happens. Or just because they suck at it. Either way, as another reviewer pointed out, maybe you should just continue playing CoD or other games that has barely been changed in the last 10 years, if you like repetitiveness so much. Some people just can't seem to be pleased with anything sadly.

    The combat is polished and you receive new moves and gadgets, which you will use a lot on your final journey. There are numerous ways to take down your enemies, either stealthy or just going all out. Again, adding some nice diversity if you like me, appreciate games that are not too repetitive.

    The side missions are also awesome. I like the new "Most Wanted" mode, where you have a "main baddie" attached to every line of side missions, and you have to complete X number of missions in that line to get to him. Like the Penguin or Two-Face missions, where you work your way up to them, by spoiling their robberies/weapons caches so you can beat them and arrest them afterwards. Or when you have to destroy strategic militia outposts in order to gain full control of the islands, to get GCPD to patrol again. There are many sorts of side missions, so even after you've beaten the story which is fairly long by itself, you still have plenty of stuff to do afterwards. I love that Rocksteady sort of "forces" you to complete all of the missions, because by doing so, you get to activate "Knightfall protocol" which reveals the true ending. You can complete most of them and activate it, and get the partial ending and you can complete 100% and get the full ending afterwards. A great motivation to get you to complete everything, since nothing is tedious to do. Maybe except for some of the Riddler challenges.

    The only downside to an otherwise perfect game, are the rather disappointing boss battles. This is where the Batmobile could've been used a little less IMO. But it's not so bad that the rest of the game is ruined.

    Batman: Arkham Knight is without a doubt, the greatest game I've played in many many years. And I've played games for 12 years now. While games like GTA 5 and the Witcher 3 are both great games in their own right, they don't really have a lot of replay value. Arkham Knight is one of the very few games I can see myself playing just for the fun of it in a year or two again from now. I've already completed the game 200% (new game plus), and I still can't get enough. If Arkham Asylum was a 9.0 and Arkham City was a 9.5, then Arkham Knight is a solid 10, there's no doubt about it! If you haven't already gotten the game, do yourself a massive favor and buy this gem. I guarantee you won't regret it.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

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