Batman: Arkham Knight

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  1. PrattHat20
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing!! Definitely the best of the trilogy in my opinion. The Batmobile is an awesome addition and extremely fun to play with and the story is fantastic!! This is a true Batman experience and I'm sad that it's over now.
  2. Darkestknight
    Jun 24, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Firstly, my review does contain spoilers though it is debatable whether I am spoiling anything at all.

    Arkham Knight was intended to be the epic (EPIC!) conclusion to one of the most successful gaming series of all time, with 2 GOTY's and after having Arkham City recognised as the best superhero game ever. It is fair to say that expectation were high but what was delivered was simply well below anything I could have expected.

    The final entry to the Arkham Series displays none of the excitement, tension, enjoyment or emotion of any of its predecessors, from beginning to end the tension remains the same, with virtually no plot twists or worthy challenges along the way.

    I'll start off by mentioning the good parts, the graphics were very good...now to move on.

    What bothers me most about this game is that it does not even attempt to acknowledge the events or impact of the events which took place in Arkham City or Arkham Asylum. The game simply sets off on its own course with very little build up or explanation as to why things were happening. This issue gets worse as the game goes on and you realise that all of the cliffhangers and loose ends that were left at the end of Arkham City (or even a few from Asylum) were not going to feature in any meaningful way. Azrael, Hush, Ra's al Ghul, Calendar Man among others were in no way featured in the main storyline, instead they were relegated to small, tepid side quests, or simply not featured at all. Again continuity was not preserved as Hush is shown to be unaware of Batman's secret identity.

    Another area of huge frustration was the absence of the Joker. The frustration with that was he wasn't absent for 75% of the game. He is literally in every room for 75% because batman has supposedly not gotten over his blood condition. He is actually more present than in the previous two games combined and as a result he loses his charm very quickly.

    The Arkham Knight was not only a disappointment because of his identity, which is still puzzling, but be has he serves very little purpose and is shown to be an inferior enemy to the batman with very little conviction behind his actions. I simply found him far too shallow and it showed in the way he was deposed.

    The conclusion of the game, bringing down scarecrow brought about no sense of emotion or achievement, I suppose you could say that scarecrow played his part in this game though, since I felt like I was in a nightmare while I was experiencing this most underwhelming of conclusions to one of the best video game series ever. Alas, it was true, one of the most hyped games was a complete disappointment.

    One final thing I will say is that the two games which Paul Dini wrote were master passes in story and development, I can't understand why he was not able to conclude it. These games made me aware of so many aspects of the Batman mythos which showed that he was much more than a man in a leather costume, dressed as a bat, gliding from roofs and fighting psychotic criminals. He was a protector, a saviour and a legend but also a man with very human emotions and weaknesses, which allowed so many people to connect with this character. I felt like this game did a great disservice to the character and all his fans.    … Expand
  3. talan123
    Jun 26, 2015
    4
    This is not a bad game but rather this is not the game that was wanted nor expected.

    This is not a batman game with some batmobile content. Rather this is a batmobile game that occasionally features some batmobile gaming which is not what the Arkham series is about. The controls of the batmobile are in reverse of virtually all other games which wouldn't be so bad outside of the fact    This is not a bad game but rather this is not the game that was wanted nor expected.

    This is not a batman game with some batmobile content. Rather this is a batmobile game that occasionally features some batmobile gaming which is not what the Arkham series is about. The controls of the batmobile are in reverse of virtually all other games which wouldn't be so bad outside of the fact that you cannot change them.

    The motion sickness that you get from this game is really bad if you suck at driving this vehicle as most people will since the game does nothing to actually show you how to use the car. The view of the car will randomly change if you get in too tight of spaces and then it will wildly spin the entire screen out and you will have to stop playing to reorient yourself and then die. You will die a LOT. I haven't felt like this since the 1980's Nintendo battletoad's which wouldn't be so bad if the entire game didn't feel like the jumping level. I felt like the game is punishing me for not liking vehicle games and I shouldn't be after paying $60 for it.

    In short, this is indeed a fitting end for Rocksteady and WB games. These two companies have increasingly treated players like cash machines rather than customers. Their support, since the start, has been a joke. They have been releasing game after game without actually ever addressing the quality concerns. Arkham City was the greatest game of the series and it had SAVING issues that wiped many players out and it was basically ignored by them.

    I am finished with these two companies for their complete lack of customer service ideals. I am a retailer and will not be pushing these games at all.    … Expand
  4. AL4I
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    Its realy fantastic the best batman ive ever played .batmobil its realy good story is wanderfull if you dont play this game you lose one of the best game ever
  5. wesker2012
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    Batman: Arkham Knight is the best game in the series and one of the most realized open world games. This game is a huge treat for any Batman fan. Once again, you really feel like you are in the Batman Universe with the exceptional voice acting of the characters and dead on character portrayals. The graphics are the best in the series with a lot more bright colors this time in contrastBatman: Arkham Knight is the best game in the series and one of the most realized open world games. This game is a huge treat for any Batman fan. Once again, you really feel like you are in the Batman Universe with the exceptional voice acting of the characters and dead on character portrayals. The graphics are the best in the series with a lot more bright colors this time in contrast to the dark, bland colors of the other games. There's tons of new cool gadgets and new ways to take down enemies. They really went all out for this game and made it the best they could. There is a ton of content. The campaign is relatively long and the amount of content besides the main story is staggering. There's tons of sidequests, puzzles, races, etc to finish. The game is really fun too, addictingly fun. The music is awesome, story was good, controls are great, camera is great, combat is great, racing great, puzzles great. Only two things that really annoyed me in the game was the tank sections and the loading times. The loading times are kind of long after you die. Other than that, this is a game that really shows the power of the next generation consoles. So far the best game I've played this year. More fun than Bloodborne and Witcher 3.… Expand
  6. michaelwallace
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    Arkham Knight is a very, very good game. The graphics are excellent, the world is huge and detailed with lots to do, the predator mode parts are still highlights. The combat is still some of the best in video games but now feels a little too bloated, I'm leaning towards Shadow of Mordor now as having better combat, it's simple, fast and has great animations; Batman seems to have too muchArkham Knight is a very, very good game. The graphics are excellent, the world is huge and detailed with lots to do, the predator mode parts are still highlights. The combat is still some of the best in video games but now feels a little too bloated, I'm leaning towards Shadow of Mordor now as having better combat, it's simple, fast and has great animations; Batman seems to have too much to remember.

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

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

    I still think the game is excellent, but it's a little bloated and the world doesn't feel as alive and engrossing as Asylum. I've enjoyed the story so far, it feels like a graphic novel akin to the long halloween but less like the collection of comics that Asylum felt like.    … Expand
  7. MrDWood
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    Never played this game, however, I just simply had to make an account to combat the '0' ratings that this game is getting just because the PC version isn't working properly. Review it on the PC page you degenerate morons. Anyone with at decent IQ level will know that this game does not deserve a 0. Hence why I have given it a 10 to help give it the rating it deserves.
  8. Will_Ross18
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    Best Batman game Ever! And in my opinion one of the best games of all time. The best looking game on Next Generation consoles. The combat is just as great as the other games. The story is great like usually and the bat mobile was a great addition to the series.
  9. NorthernWoman
    Jun 24, 2015
    7
    Batman: Arkham Knight follows the adventures of Batman in this latest installment of Batman games. I will try to keep spoilers to a minimum in this short review. Please keep in mind that this review is subjective, as well as my opinions do not necessarily reflect a gaming experience on other platforms.

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

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

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

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

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

    In summary, Batman: Arkham Knight is a mixed bag of positives and negatives. In my opinion, it is a good game and I would definitely recommend it for the fans of the series. For other gamers who are not very familiar with the Batman games, Batman: Arkham Knight may be a bit generic and uneventful at times. However, I would still recommend the game for fans of action/racing games when the price drops.    … Expand
  10. Ewflex
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    No one with a ounce of sense should put a zero score down on batman arkham knight review score for stupid reasons like you don't have the game yet or because the PC version is glitchy or you don't like the batmobile. This games needs time with its learning curve of all the gadgets and the batmobile controls. I thought the batmobile was too slippery until I knew I could power slide. Also aNo one with a ounce of sense should put a zero score down on batman arkham knight review score for stupid reasons like you don't have the game yet or because the PC version is glitchy or you don't like the batmobile. This games needs time with its learning curve of all the gadgets and the batmobile controls. I thought the batmobile was too slippery until I knew I could power slide. Also a few hrs in you get to change the toggle for battle mode from L2 to R1 cause L2 is kinda of awkward since most gamers use that for brakes. So now the braking is on L2 and square is used for power slide along with R2.

    Batman story is great, acting superb, combat and side missions top notch and presentation is second to non. This is so far the best batman game ever.    … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. WryMouth
    Jun 30, 2015
    6
    Too many bugs, not even 60 FPS, crappy content spread around 10 different retailers, seemed it got cut into pieces and sold separately. Leader boards dont work and seems less and less of an effort from Rocksteady. With his many bugs on release it will show what game critic got paid for the review is its anything over 8.
  13. DDP
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    Best game of the saga. Batmobile is a fantastic tool to use and it makes the game a lot more challenging. Story is amazing and it seems directed by Nolan. Great upgrade to enemies which are not anymore gimmicky, but really a bunch of psychos.

    Ignore anyone giving 0, this 10 is to balance it out for those useless people rating 0 a masterpiece. Give it a go, you will fall in love for this title.
  14. LucaO
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is for me the best game of the next-generation but the only thing that i don't like is the map but the other things are fantastic i recommend to all people to buy it in ps4

    For the players    … Expand
  15. WillakaDirk
    Jul 25, 2015
    9
    Would of been a perfect 10 to me. I was never as immersed in a game before while playing and when im not. I couldnt stop thinking of this beautiful world at work and wanted to get back to it asap. as i made sure to finish the game and kept myself true spoiler free of the arkham knight true identity. I honestly couldnt and didnt figure it out till the game told me. And was shocked. TheWould of been a perfect 10 to me. I was never as immersed in a game before while playing and when im not. I couldnt stop thinking of this beautiful world at work and wanted to get back to it asap. as i made sure to finish the game and kept myself true spoiler free of the arkham knight true identity. I honestly couldnt and didnt figure it out till the game told me. And was shocked. The story was a perfect 10.combat always brilliant and respnsive with new gadgets and playthings to keep things anew. the only thing holding it back from perfection was a bit too many drone fights and lack of great boss battles. But its still held high up by all the rest.… Expand
  16. Flashyboy89
    Nov 23, 2019
    0
    Bought this game on sale after seeing all the high review scores. Never played any of the previous Batman games. I played the game for about an hour and then became frustrated by the lack of tutorial, guidance, gps, navigation system. I didn’t know where to go or what to do. Stopped playing it and never went back.
  17. Dickblasterson
    Jun 24, 2015
    3
    "We're going to make you play racing games in a tank with zero handling."

    - the makers of this unfun game

    Seriously, this is the worst part of the game for any completionist. Everything is Batmobile related. I'd like to finish please, and getting held up on this ridiculous nonsense is bull. The Souls series is easier than these racing minigames.
  18. Allthat
    Jul 9, 2015
    4
    This game sucks. Arkham Origins is miles better than this game, and Arkham City is a Once in a generation type game. But this... this is boring. And its all because of that stupid batmobile, that useless vehicle kills the game. There isn't enough batman and too much batmobile. In fact, Batmobile: Arkham Knight would have been a more suitable tittle for this game. And then there is theThis game sucks. Arkham Origins is miles better than this game, and Arkham City is a Once in a generation type game. But this... this is boring. And its all because of that stupid batmobile, that useless vehicle kills the game. There isn't enough batman and too much batmobile. In fact, Batmobile: Arkham Knight would have been a more suitable tittle for this game. And then there is the boring main villains, Arkham knight sucks and wtf... Scarecrow is now some sort of weird zombie guy. In theory my rating is a 4 but I had to give it a zero to even out the user score.… Expand
  19. libindi
    Jun 25, 2015
    0
    dont get fooled by those flashy reviews（except the gamespot review），its only good at beginning，then the quality goes nose dive，terrible storyline，forced and unbearable batmobile control，lots meaningless filler side quests，and there is this 40 bucks season pass BS，stay away from this trap！
  20. bearnold15
    Jun 28, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First the story is very predictable if you know anything about Batman comics. If you don't know too much than you will probably like it more than i did. The whole Tim Drake / Barbara Gordon thing comes out of left field and really isn't necessary. I mean actually the Arkham Unhinged comic actually says Grayson and Gordon had a past relationship. Which makes it wierd to the point it is actually distracting. Tim is practically Barbara's little brother. They could have inserted Spoiler into Barbara's kidnapping position and at least I wouldn't reject it. The Arkham Knight's identity I figured out 6 months ago when they first announced it so that fell a little flat. I mean really what major Batman character is missing and could possibly fit the bill. But they did do some really amazing story-telling tricks with flashbacks that I loved. Also the Joker was very entertaining. Moving to missions - Locking out the other islands or gadgets required for side missions makes going out and doing them in the first place difficult. I did Nightwing's because it was so easy and requires practically nothing. Which is not very rewarding to not be challenged in the slightest. This also bugged me that they blew off Batman's greatest ally with the excuse of "Oh no... You have to watch Bludhaven" Yeah like that place has Scarecrow toxin turning into a literal hell. There are some really annoying bits about trying to find easy objectives in some instances that make the game really frustrating. Like being stuck in a room for 5 minutes running in circles trying to find the right door to go in because I could not find a single bit of orange. when the Batmobile was chased by one of the big tanks it would switch the camera view to this camera that was really far and even the car's controls felt different. That would end up getting me killed several times easily. But after a while I actually like the Batmobile gameplay in general it was a very cool and different addition. Oh and the no loading screen thing is cleverly disguised with the old Mass Effect elevators trick. The first 'ending' was okay, if it was an actual ending it would be great, but even the post-knightfall ending was just... not good. So Batman gives himself a superpower of being part-scarecrow, really? The whole Tim/Barbara getting engaged thing was like a cherry on top of just a story I really didn't care for. I know a lot of these things are nitpicky but too bad, I spent $100 bucks on this thing. I'm giving this game a negative review for the fact my expectations were extremely high, and they weren't met, especially story-wise. I have never bought a season pass for a game before and I probably will never do that blindly again but hopefully that Batgirl DLC makes up for it.… Expand
  21. NauvooJoe
    Jul 5, 2015
    4
    This **** game is broken on so many levels. Long cut-scenes, short gameplay and WAY too much batmobile. I just started new game plus and now there are no indicators on enemies heads to show if they are attacking. None. It's like playing the game blind. **** Rocksteady for this atrocity. Arkham city is vastly superior to this garbage.
  22. fckurfeelings
    Jun 24, 2015
    0
    -you don't even have to aim at the target to kill them just keep spamming the attack button, I can beat this game with one hand.

    -forced to use the pos batmobile in half ass missions.

    -this garbage shouldn't even be called a game more like a **** interactive batman movie with a **** story.

    -gamespot's 7/10 review was being generous, all those 10/10 reviews are paid shills.
  23. LoLd9d
    Jun 25, 2015
    8
    Now that I have played it for 26 hrs, the issue I have encountered are FPS cap (solved it by changing the BmSystemSetting.ini MaxFPS), game stuttering (not optimised map loading even tho im using SSD), missing textures (mostly happened on the yellow terminal box), and graphical glitches when flying high up near flying drones. But damn the game is Awesome! perhaps its my first time playingNow that I have played it for 26 hrs, the issue I have encountered are FPS cap (solved it by changing the BmSystemSetting.ini MaxFPS), game stuttering (not optimised map loading even tho im using SSD), missing textures (mostly happened on the yellow terminal box), and graphical glitches when flying high up near flying drones. But damn the game is Awesome! perhaps its my first time playing any of its franchise games. All bugs listed above its tolerable. The storyline is great (my opinion its original)! Vehicular Warfare is getting more and more challenging by time progresses. The detective/puzzle is annoying, but the excitement you got after solving it makes your IQ gain 1 point. As conclusion I will give a score of 8, because all good things listed above and its quite an addicting game.… Expand
  24. markryan1989
    Jun 25, 2015
    3
    I had not played the other Arkham games in the series on PS3, so I was expecting something spectacular based on the hype and other reviews of this game. I purchased the game the day after launch and was excited to give it a shot.

    The original graphics were nice, but i found the gliding to be very clunky and the grappling hook not being able to hook onto anything even when you are next    I had not played the other Arkham games in the series on PS3, so I was expecting something spectacular based on the hype and other reviews of this game. I purchased the game the day after launch and was excited to give it a shot.

    The original graphics were nice, but i found the gliding to be very clunky and the grappling hook not being able to hook onto anything even when you are next to it. It seems there are fixed positions that you can grab onto, which is goofy.

    There are a lot of reviews on here complaining about the batmobile, and for the most part they are dead on the money. The car slides all over the place and the movements are awkward. The controls for the batmobile are so awkward, that they should have kept to the standard car racing controls of any other game in gaming history. Not sure why they changed something when there werent any issues with it to begin with. The attack mode on the batmobile seems so forced and just isnt a fun experience in my opinion.

    I played the game for about 30 minutes and was very disappointed and have sold the game already trying to get some of my money back.

    This is solely my thoughts of the game and each player expects something else from the games they buy, and this one failed my expectations.    … Expand
  25. TheLastLaugh
    Jun 30, 2015
    4
    Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City were two of my favorite games. They were fantastically detailed, rich with story and were expertly polished games overall. I was extremely excited for the release of Batman: Arkham Knight...as one could probably imagine. The graphics in this game are exceptional and the city looks absolutely beautiful. However, where are all the sideBatman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City were two of my favorite games. They were fantastically detailed, rich with story and were expertly polished games overall. I was extremely excited for the release of Batman: Arkham Knight...as one could probably imagine. The graphics in this game are exceptional and the city looks absolutely beautiful. However, where are all the side missions and stories? The game just feels like an empty sandbox with nothing to do. A huge part of what made the previous two games incredible was their rich content. Their stories were amazing as well. This game just seemed to branch off in a completely different direction and it had no focus whatsoever. Where are all of the loose-ends and villains from the previous games? Additionally, while the Batmobile may be fun at times, mostly it is just a nuisance and it takes away from the experience of being Batman. I miss the feelings that came to me when playing Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. This game seems to have ignored everything the previous two games had to offer. It is the biggest disappointment, in my opinion, to ever come out. Again, visually the game is stunning. But this game has none of the magic that made the previous two games so special. Overall, it just feels like a rushed and unpolished product and a lazy excuse for a finale that people have waited four years for.… Expand
  26. Storm1672
    Jul 8, 2015
    9
    Arguably the best Batman game. A lot of improvements on every aspect. Big surprises, technical marvel, well-polished and some great side missions. The batmobile although great is used a bit too much and some boss fights or side missions disappoint. All in all, excellent action adventure and worthy of the epic series.
  27. yamman
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    Fantastic end to the Arkham trilogy. A little bit too much tank combat, but the Batmobile is such an amazing achievement that I can forgive it. Congrats Rocksteady!
  28. desertofthereal
    Jun 26, 2015
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When this game was announced I was looking forward to it and reserved the Special Edition PS4 with the game. At first it was fun, but the Batmobile kept popping up and needed to be used to complete parts of the story. It has lousy controls and drives like a brick. As a GT6 fan it reminds me of a Bugatti, very fast but not really driveable. I feel that the Batmobile gets the "starring" role in this game and Batman is just there to minor things. As with Batman Arkham Origins you quickly get put into situations that are frustrating too early in the game when you barely have started to play. As others have said, Batman does not use guns, he abhors them, but we are forced to use the Batmobile that is armed. I don't ever remember the Batmobile being a tank, except in Frank Miller's story( but he called it the Bat Tank).
    As I write this,I'm approximately 6% through the game and I'm completely frustrated by the over reliance on the Batmobile. During battle mode the controls are really clunky and fighting both aerial and ground forces at the same time is aggravating. The camera controls don't function well and the weaponry takes forever to reload. If Bruce Wayne really armed the Batmobile, this would not be how he would do it. It's supposed to be a Batman game , no a car / tank battle game. I really enjoyed the first 2 Batman games (Arkham Asylum and Arkham City) but this one leaves me not so happy.    … Expand
  29. zekepliskin
    Jul 4, 2015
    3
    I couldn't have been more disappointed with this game.

    It's nothing we haven't seen and done before in the series. It coasts by on a series of recycled elements and poorly executed new ones. Remember how Hugo Strange and Joker would taunt Arkham City to break the will of the inmates, or Batman? Here Scarecrow combines those two things… badly. Remember how stealth was challenging but    I couldn't have been more disappointed with this game.

    It's nothing we haven't seen and done before in the series. It coasts by on a series of recycled elements and poorly executed new ones.

    Remember how Hugo Strange and Joker would taunt Arkham City to break the will of the inmates, or Batman? Here Scarecrow combines those two things… badly. Remember how stealth was challenging but rewarding? Now skill has been taken out of the equation. The Batsuit is upgraded: the first time you use it you can speed takedown three armed thugs at once with no effort. Remember the clever Riddler puzzles? Now he's into underground death races – why? The first challenge you solve is pressing the circle button on the controller. The Riddler hostage missions have been swapped for the Firemen rescue missions so that's not particularly original or interesting either. I laughed at the contrivance of the Riddler creating a perfect Batmobile sized elevator for entrance to his death race track though!

    In previous games Batman would get on the Batphone just enough. Here, like a teenager, it seems he's never off the phone. He even gets into a conference calls! He relies on Oracle so much that I started to think he should use his "genius level intellect" to do his own detective work.

    Let's talk about the Batmobile. It's AWFUL. It handles appallingly and the controls are counter-intuitive to every driving game. The game forces it on you by having entrances only the Batmobile can open. There's a rooftop jump sequence that wants to be like Batman Begins, except it's clunky and frustrating because it's so hard to pilot. It feels like a cross between GTA IV and a tank/mech combat title which is not a nice mix. The game shills it on you by flashing up [L1] ENTER BATMOBILE at every opportunity yet if you weren't forced to use it you could get the job done just fine with Bats on foot. The game shills it on you again by having the criminals chat about how cool it is, how they'd joyride it. I read that the final third of the game relies upon it, and I have to say after an hour in the city and repeatedly trying the first Riddler challenge I never want to use it again. The tragedy is that the Batwing would work well in a city this big, but once again it's just drops plot items. The Batwing could have been fun. The Batmobile isn't.

    The new Batsuit makes ol' Bats tougher and faster despite being heavier. Lucius Fox technobabbles about how and why but it's irrelevant. The grapnel boost/gliding mechanic of Arkham City required finesse but was satisfying. Grapnel Boost Mk II requires no skill as it punts Bats so high into the air. Allied to the same old combat (now with a camera more likely to get in your way) it feels like there's no skill to it. Before, a few bullets could kill Batman easily so you had to be careful. Here you can blunder in and not worry - where's the fun in that? The thugs might as well have Nerf rockets coming out of their guns. Their AI isn't significantly better, either.

    What is better are the graphics: better lighting, sharper textures and more fluid animation. This doesn't mean much as the story and dialogue are so crummy - if you've played the others you'll notice how much is badly cookie-cuttered from them. You still get some framerate drops too. Like The Witcher 3 (a better game) the text is too small; game developers need to remember not everyone has a huge TV and perfect vision.

    Arkham Knight was built up a lot. It's one of the reasons I bought a PS4, that and for the new Deus Ex title. But it just feels tired. Apart from the Crapmobile nothing I've done is new, it's all just on a bigger scale. It's a blockbuster game which feels as formulaic as any Call Of Duty title, even with all of Gotham at your feet. Missions are: go to point A, beat thugs, stand there and press X to make Batman do a thing (rescue a hostage, pull off a control panel), go to point B, meet one of your allies, finish mission, do it all again.

    I'm in the minority being so critical. But Arkham City - close to perfect in so many respects - set such a high standard that it was always going to be tough to follow. Everything feels less polished here, graphics aside, as if Rocksteady were making it all things to all gamers but even with a huge team couldn't make the different styles and story twists work. Kevin Conroy's usually masterful voice acting as the Dark Knight sounds tired, hoarse and forced as the character is even more moody, broody and humourless than usual. In a way this mirrors the Nolan movies, in that it gets too dark and po-faced to be fun.

    I don't understand how this game is getting 80-100% reviews in respected magazines and on top rated websites. Chances are, I'm just wrong and this is a brilliant game. It just doesn't feel like it to me, sorry.
    In my opinion save your money and go play Arkham City again - or for the first time if you're lucky enough to not have played it yet, because it's fantastic.    … Expand
  30. NinjaLandGameYT
    Jul 23, 2015
    7
    Graphics Upgrade - Similar Game-play as other games

    + Great Graphics + Interesting City to jump around in +/- Gamplay is about the same as other games before it, just bigger set ups - Once the story is done, you have side quest to do, then it's over, no multi player, DLC is coming though Overall - If you like the other batman games it's more of what you like, but bigger and    Graphics Upgrade - Similar Game-play as other games

    + Great Graphics
    + Interesting City to jump around in

    +/- Gamplay is about the same as other games before it, just bigger set ups

    - Once the story is done, you have side quest to do, then it's over, no multi player, DLC is coming though

    Overall - If you like the other batman games it's more of what you like, but bigger and more to do. But that's also why it's not lasting longer for players who have played the similar set ups as the same games that have come before.    … Expand
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#12 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#6 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#14 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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87

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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