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  1. Jan 21, 2016
    9
    This was the first PS4 game I have played, and it was certainly worthy of the franchise name. It is visually stunning and extremely detailed characters and environments. A good size open world, but not so large that it's overwhelming. The original voice actors for Batman and Joker are back which is always a plus. Batmobile is a awesome addition, event though it is somewhat overused. My twoThis was the first PS4 game I have played, and it was certainly worthy of the franchise name. It is visually stunning and extremely detailed characters and environments. A good size open world, but not so large that it's overwhelming. The original voice actors for Batman and Joker are back which is always a plus. Batmobile is a awesome addition, event though it is somewhat overused. My two biggest beefs with this game however is the lack of boss fights, and the ending. Maybe I'm just a sucker for good boss fights but this game's idea of a boss fight is pretty much fighting a group of henchmen. And for being the final game of the series, the ending is certainly....disappointing. Definitely a must play game for the PS4 though.

    Pros:

    Looks great
    Game mechanics are smooth
    Great story

    Cons:
    A tad too much batmobile
    Lack luster boss battles
    Unsatisfying ending.
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  2. Jun 7, 2016
    7
    this game is great game but one thing can almost ruin it compeltly for you and its the batmobile in normal mode its awsome and chases across the city are fun but the battle mode ruins it i mean who thought that having to do stealth in a frigging tank whould be fun or doing the same thin a 100 times over and over again whould be fun but the hand to hand combat s great with new enemies tothis game is great game but one thing can almost ruin it compeltly for you and its the batmobile in normal mode its awsome and chases across the city are fun but the battle mode ruins it i mean who thought that having to do stealth in a frigging tank whould be fun or doing the same thin a 100 times over and over again whould be fun but the hand to hand combat s great with new enemies to change things up and new moves and the story is solid with an awesome edition but arkham knight himself is a weak villian just like the friggin boss fight the boss fights are just awful but still the side quests are fun if you are batman fan i say this is worth it but if you dont like batman or your not a huge fan i do not recommend this Expand
  3. Jun 29, 2018
    9
    arkham knight may not be better than arkham city but worthy conclusion for the arkham franchise and it delivers
  4. Jan 21, 2016
    9
    Great game. Put 9 because then user rating is quite low in my opinion. In fact this is a 8,5 game. Top notch graphics, great plot, great batmobil challenges and quests. The only thing I did not like was repetitive side missions similar to far cry.
  5. Jan 24, 2016
    10
    Este é o jogo mais importante de super-herói já feito, e também o melhor. Batman e todo o seu universo são retratados de maneira perfeita, e mesmo com a dúvida sobre o vilão Espantalho, que tinha que substituir o genial Coringa, o jogo nos surpreendi, criando um vilão assustadoramente excelente. E a maneira como inserirão o Coringa, mesmo ele tendo morrido no jogo anterior, é brilhante, eEste é o jogo mais importante de super-herói já feito, e também o melhor. Batman e todo o seu universo são retratados de maneira perfeita, e mesmo com a dúvida sobre o vilão Espantalho, que tinha que substituir o genial Coringa, o jogo nos surpreendi, criando um vilão assustadoramente excelente. E a maneira como inserirão o Coringa, mesmo ele tendo morrido no jogo anterior, é brilhante, e pode ser utilizada em outras mídias que representam o Batman, como desenhos, HQs e cinema. Expand
  6. Jan 31, 2016
    9
    Batman: Arkham Knight is a fantastic game and easily one of the best of 2015 (excluding the PC version). A brilliant finale to Rocksteady's Arkham series, it has a great narrative and massive open-world gameplay.
    The story is centred around the mysterious identity of the Arkham Knight, with Batman also facing threats from other villains such as Scarecrow and Harley Quinn, as well as some
    Batman: Arkham Knight is a fantastic game and easily one of the best of 2015 (excluding the PC version). A brilliant finale to Rocksteady's Arkham series, it has a great narrative and massive open-world gameplay.
    The story is centred around the mysterious identity of the Arkham Knight, with Batman also facing threats from other villains such as Scarecrow and Harley Quinn, as well as some Joker 'clones'. Rocksteady also did a brilliant job showing Batman's slow demise into insanity, with the Joker screwing with his head throughout.
    The game also allows the player to drive the Batmobile for the first time in the series, though sometimes the tank battles can get a little repetitive.
    With a whole host of additional side missions and DLC, the game is a magnificent play, my only criticism being the amount of tank battles, and enemies such as Deathstroke being taken down in one hit. Apart from that,it's easily one of my favourite games I'm sure to replay again and again!
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  7. Jan 30, 2016
    6
    I'm writing this review for all the hype that make people buy that game, I give it a 6 point because there are too many bat mobile missions than batman's and it's not like bat mobile it's like bat-tank it's crap, But the graphics are amazing. It's free world but there aren't any people live in Gotham but the villains. Combats are amazing, simple fighting mechanics and there are some storyI'm writing this review for all the hype that make people buy that game, I give it a 6 point because there are too many bat mobile missions than batman's and it's not like bat mobile it's like bat-tank it's crap, But the graphics are amazing. It's free world but there aren't any people live in Gotham but the villains. Combats are amazing, simple fighting mechanics and there are some story packs like Red Hood's or Harley Quinn's these are great packs but there are so many packs when you intended to buy them all it's cost like equal the game. Expand
  8. Feb 18, 2016
    9
    honestly this game is a ten out of ten it has all the thing i ever dreamed of in a batman game it is just too good. the best thing they could have add is the batmobile it is just amazing i just love shooting myself out of the batmobile and glide everything is just too good apart when you discover who the arkham knight is it is the greatest let down in any arkham game but it does not takehonestly this game is a ten out of ten it has all the thing i ever dreamed of in a batman game it is just too good. the best thing they could have add is the batmobile it is just amazing i just love shooting myself out of the batmobile and glide everything is just too good apart when you discover who the arkham knight is it is the greatest let down in any arkham game but it does not take away the fun people say there too much batmobile but the batmobile is so fun to ride that i did not mind this game is just great Expand
  9. Kvk
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    Un gran final para esta saga. Este es el camino que deberían seguir los videojuegos basados en superhéroes: una gran historia, buenos gráficos, excelente doblaje... Además en esta entrega han añadido el ansiado Batmóvil para poder movernos con libertad y rapidez por Gotham. Imprescindible
  10. Feb 6, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off i've played every arkham game before this one

    so let's get started

    Pros:graphics:The Game Is gorgeous and showcases what the ps4/xbone can do (+3) city size:it's huge (+1) story:It's filled with action and suspense (+1) combat:it's so damn satisfying and is the best to date(+2)

    cons:the main villain arkham knight,just,you can see who he is from a mile away if you know jack **** about batman He is jason todd.The Boss battles are terrible when they got that right it in arkham city?!?!?
    The Tank Battles are the worst thing about the game the riddler race tracks are the dumbest thing i've heard of in a long time

    The Game Isn't the perfect arkham game but it is Great
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  11. May 19, 2016
    9
    Batman: Arkham Knight is an amazing last entry to Rocksteady's Dark Night's adventures. The game has an incredible story, improved graphics and soundtracks from previous entries and introduces the Batmobile, that may have been overpowered and overused, something that kind of ruined a little the experience. But that didn't stop the flow of the game, and it is a game that Batman hardcoreBatman: Arkham Knight is an amazing last entry to Rocksteady's Dark Night's adventures. The game has an incredible story, improved graphics and soundtracks from previous entries and introduces the Batmobile, that may have been overpowered and overused, something that kind of ruined a little the experience. But that didn't stop the flow of the game, and it is a game that Batman hardcore fans may not like very much and prefer the other entries, but casual gamers will probably love it. Expand
  12. Feb 21, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although the bat mobile can feel forced and the DLC is extremely disappointing I can't deny the fact that this game was the most exciting,fun and emotional next gen game for me. With the original voice cast returning (except scarecrow and Harley Quinn) I can't help but have the biggest grin on my face throughout the whole story. The story has Batman's last adventure and scarecrows ultimate plan to spread fear across the city and scarecrows ace in the hole is the mysterious arkham knight along the way you can beat side missions,challenges and explore the huge city. However when batman goes to arrest scarecrow in ace chemicals he gets a heavy dose of fear toxin and his inner joker is unleashed and through out the whole story the joker antagonizes you through visions throughout the whole story (which I loved). Near the end the arkham knight is reveled in an obvious twist and a disappointing boss fight ensues you beat him but he escapes. Then during the final confrontation with scarecrow batman's identity is raveled to the world and batman and the joker fight for control and it all ends with batman finally removing joker from his mind and is cured from his disease caused by jokers blood in arkham city. A reformed arkham knight helps batman beat scarecrow and you put him away which leaves you to clean up gotham of its criminals by beating any remaining side missions. Once you complete all the missions you activate the knight fall protocol and you get the full ending if you beat everything (not including challenge maps). Overall the game play is a lot smother than asylum and city and in my opinion the bat mobile was a lot of fun to drive and battle with and there's a lot more story to go through that I didn't write about I say check it out batman fan or not but definitely play asylum and city first (origins if you really like all 3 games) Expand
  13. Jun 30, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece game ... now we have Batman : Arkham Trilogy in video games as Batman : The Dark Knight trilogy in the movies .... well done rocksteady
  14. Oct 21, 2017
    7
    UPDATE2: Well, some thing i love about this game and some things i really hate. Sadly, for me, the game is filled with cheap fights, like the one on the top of the GCPD building. I really hate those. At the end they were just boring. I was like: how much more? Do i have to really suffer though an another cheap-ass scenario? OMG! LET IT END FiNALLLY!
    What i loved when i actually could
    UPDATE2: Well, some thing i love about this game and some things i really hate. Sadly, for me, the game is filled with cheap fights, like the one on the top of the GCPD building. I really hate those. At the end they were just boring. I was like: how much more? Do i have to really suffer though an another cheap-ass scenario? OMG! LET IT END FiNALLLY!
    What i loved when i actually could investigate something, when i could use my brain. There were too few of these.
    Riddler trophies: just like the game itself, some of them i liked, some of them i hated.
    I have really mixed feelings about this game. Maybe it's just not for me. :(
    Gotham was gorgeous! Really loved it!

    UPDATE: Apparently i was stupid and/or tired (it was sometime after midnight), because that was a feature, not a bug :D
    I leave the there, maybe someone makes the same mistake as i did. Apologies for the QA team.
    Actual review coming soon, in the meantime i give it a nine (instead of the original 0).

    Original review:
    After about 30 hours of gameplay i encountered a game breaking bug. At Panessa Studios when i am trying to apprehend Albert King, and i open the door that leads to King, then i get back to the room where i was before. So i open the door at room A to get in room B, but instead i return back to room A. I can't open the door again, can't return ti the surface, total lockup. Tried many things, for hours actually, but nothing. I am tapped. Robin is nowhere to be seen.
    I liked this game so far, but a game breaking bug is a deal breaker!
    THERE ARE NO WORDS HOW FURIOUS I AM RIGHT NOW!!! A FREAKING GAME BREAKING BUG AFTER 2 YEARS OF THE RELEASE?!? Come on guys, you should fire your QA team at once!
    I invested so many hours in this game, i simply not going to start again, just to run into an another game breaking bug, or the same one. It's a shame. And terrible job also.
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  15. Aug 15, 2016
    7
    WARNING THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS READ AT OWN RISK

    First off all im going to start off by saying batman on PS4 and XB1 is awesome, but batman on pc is like the worst performing game off 2015 its just unacceptable from an AAA title and the fact that other games are taking the same path makes my wanna stop playing on pc forever , Now the story is decent but there are a few things
    WARNING THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS READ AT OWN RISK

    First off all im going to start off by saying batman on PS4 and XB1 is awesome, but batman on pc is like the worst performing game off 2015 its just unacceptable from an AAA title and the fact that other games are taking the same path makes my wanna stop playing on pc forever ,
    Now the story is decent but there are a few things that piss me off like the fact that you never face scarecrow in a final bossfight like you do with the arkham knight and the fact that 60% of this game is drone fighting with your batmobile (MORE LIKE THE BAT TANK) it just sucks that rocksteady decided to ignore all the potential for the batmobile (BAT TANK ) and just feel lazy about it and not even bother,
    Its like get in the batmobile fight drones SHUT UPP :( the characters are boring especially the arkham knight
    Scarecrow is not any better as well , but theres one man who outshines them all and its your good old friend THE JOKER this such a creative edition to the game and it gives the game some very funny moments the controlles are great though i do recommend you using a controller instead of a mouse and keyboard, the fighting is awesome stealth is decent graphics are gorgeous best looking batman game off all time exploration is cool some skills are useless all in all its an above average game and its definetly worth buying now :)
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  16. Jul 18, 2016
    9
    No idea why this game got so much hate. It has obvious flaws, but the pros outweigh the cons by a lot. The only issue is the repetitive bat mobile gun play, outside of that its amazing in every way. It has the batman combat system we know and love, awesome and intimidating antagonist, best protagonist in the series, very dark and thrilling story, fun side missions, and fun to drive the batNo idea why this game got so much hate. It has obvious flaws, but the pros outweigh the cons by a lot. The only issue is the repetitive bat mobile gun play, outside of that its amazing in every way. It has the batman combat system we know and love, awesome and intimidating antagonist, best protagonist in the series, very dark and thrilling story, fun side missions, and fun to drive the bat mobile all over Gotham (and yes, I think the Riddler bat mobile mini games were a lot of fun).

    I feel like one of the few people who wasn't disappointed with this game almost at all. A solid 9.4/10
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  17. Mar 24, 2016
    7
    Being someone who's favourite game of all time is Batman: Arkham City, you can imagine how high the bar was set for Arkham Knight. It does try its very best to scratch and claw its way to that bar, but does not quite reach it, for a reason I will explain later on.

    Firstly, the gameplay is as spectacular as it is in previous instalments, its far from broke so why fix it, right? Gotham
    Being someone who's favourite game of all time is Batman: Arkham City, you can imagine how high the bar was set for Arkham Knight. It does try its very best to scratch and claw its way to that bar, but does not quite reach it, for a reason I will explain later on.

    Firstly, the gameplay is as spectacular as it is in previous instalments, its far from broke so why fix it, right? Gotham City has never looked so crisp, and the sheer size of the City to glide from building to building really does make you feel like the Bat. The voice acting is as brilliant as previous games, with most actors returning to their roles, in sometimes brilliant fashion.

    What takes this score to a 7? The batmobile. When it was announced that the batmobile was playable in Arkham Knight I was optimistic about what that would bring to the game, would it be a way of getting around a huge Gotham City quicker? Maybe used in a couple of missions? This is true, but using the batmobile becomes more of a chore than a help. Most missions will include some kind of mini-horde mode where you will have to take out other tanks, which is fun the first couple of times but becomes a drag. The Riddler creates tracks for the batmobile, come on, is that what The Riddler is all about?

    All in all Arkham Knight is a very good game, but the batmobile does overstay its welcome massively.
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  18. Aug 26, 2018
    10
    Como fan de la saga este juego fue lo mejor que jugué en mucho tiempo, me encanto de principio a fin, la calidad que Rocksteady nos tiene acostumbrados. La historia es impresionante y muy conmovedora, el gameplay divertdísimo y los personajes espectaculares como siempre.
    Me encanto.
  19. Apr 4, 2016
    9
    Batman : Arkham Knight is a continuation of the excellent action-adventure video game series featuring Batman, developed by Rocksteady studios.

    Some fans have affectionately called the games which consist of Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Origins (not developed by Rocksteady, but Warner Bros Montreal) as "Batman simulators" whereby you as the player get to really experience the
    Batman : Arkham Knight is a continuation of the excellent action-adventure video game series featuring Batman, developed by Rocksteady studios.

    Some fans have affectionately called the games which consist of Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Origins (not developed by Rocksteady, but Warner Bros Montreal) as "Batman simulators" whereby you as the player get to really experience the awesome skills and tech that Batman has at his disposal.

    Arkham Knight continues and improves on the tried and tested formula established by the previous games in the series, most notably by including the Batmobile and giving the player complete control and freedom to use the vehicle pretty much anywhere on the streets of Gotham City.
    Enhancements and additions have been made to the freeflow combat system, and beating on thugs has never been more fun. Where the freeflow combat really shines is during missions where Batman is fighting side by side with an ally, such as Robin, Nightwing or Catwoman and doing skull-cracking dual takedowns on your victims.
    Predator mode does not seem to feature as much in Arkham Knight as much as it did in the previous games - quite possibly due to the game world having been expanded significantly and no longer having so many closed off and tight spaces, but another skill has been introduced in the form of Fear Takedowns - which is basically a move where Batman can take down a number of goons in quick succession by selecting and pressing a single button on your controller.

    The story is similar to the previous games with the Scarecrow and the an original character named the Arkham Knight being the "big bads" alongside a wide selection from Batman's rogues gallery such as the Penguin, Riddler, Two Face, in lesser roles - who are putting Batman through his paces during one rainy night in Gotham City.

    This game, being a "next gen" exclusive title for PS4, XBox One and PC, has seen a major improvement in the graphics department and the detail is truly impressive. From raindrops running down Batman's suit and cowl to high detail models and textures, this game truly showcases next gen graphics. While the PC version of the game has had a lot of bad press due to its general buggy state, the PS4 version runs flawlessly and smoothly.

    All in all the game is thoroughly enjoyable and a must-have for anyone who enjoys action adventure games such as Shadow of Mordor, God of War and the previous Batman Arkham titles.
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  20. Mar 31, 2016
    10
    THIS BATMAN GAME IS AMAZING, I COULDN'T STOP PLAYING IT AND THE GRAPHICS ARE GOODDDYYyyy and i can't explain how great it is for a finale... wow. They is so much to do and it's just like... omg perfecttttttt
  21. Apr 7, 2016
    8
    Not the best title in the trilogy, but i had a good time overall and liked the batmobile. Batman controls like he should and so forth. The story is okay, not the best but okay to get through the game. Buy it if you like Batman.
  22. Apr 8, 2016
    10
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  23. Apr 12, 2016
    8
    Este juego es muy muy muy bueno, con excepcion de la version de pc. Sistema de combate sumamente evolucionado con respecto a los anteriores, graficos muy buenos, sonido muy bueno. La duracion de la campaña es regular pero los colecionables son de infarto (Se pasaron de tantos que hay) pero se agradece.
  24. Apr 13, 2016
    9
    Magnífico final para concluir la saga de Batman Arkham.
    La historia transcurre en un Gotham a merced completamente del Espantapájaros. Ambiente fidedigno a los cómic.
    Técnicamente es un portento, bien es cierto que abusa de las escenas de noche y lloviendo, pero realmente le da un dramatismo a la historia que le hace subir enteros. En PC, tuvo muchísimos problemas, cosa que en consola,
    Magnífico final para concluir la saga de Batman Arkham.
    La historia transcurre en un Gotham a merced completamente del Espantapájaros. Ambiente fidedigno a los cómic.
    Técnicamente es un portento, bien es cierto que abusa de las escenas de noche y lloviendo, pero realmente le da un dramatismo a la historia que le hace subir enteros.
    En PC, tuvo muchísimos problemas, cosa que en consola, en mi caso PS4 no he llegado a sufrir, salvo alguna caída de FPS puntual y tampoco muy apreciable.

    En definitiva, es un juego que lo vas a disfrutar ya seas fan de la saga de cómics, videojuegos e incluso si es tu primer Batman. Buen videojuego y digno final para una saga que merecía juegos de este calíbre.
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  25. Apr 18, 2016
    8
    Arkham Knight is beatiful game, but the Batmobil, that piece of crap. Tanks fight was Ok, but hey, Cobras stealth fights was worst. Rockstady´s big mistake.
  26. Apr 20, 2016
    5
    65% Tank Battles 35% Batman Game Play.

    The tank was an amazing addition but way too much of the game is spent in tank battles. Use of cannons and guns goes against what Batman stands for but developers brush over it with the use of hundreds of unmanned tank drones.
  27. May 11, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing. It's the best game Batman and arkham series.
    The graphics are incredible, the light effects and the effects of rain are excellent.
    Drive the Batmobile in this game is very rewarding.
    This is the definitive Batman game.
    Congratulations Rockstady !!!
  28. May 27, 2016
    10
    Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game,Great Game.
  29. Aug 15, 2021
    3
    Very overrated game! In one word: awful (especially because of the difficutly and repetitive feeling). I played Asylum some years ago and although this is not my kind of game I recognise that it was a good game so there were not any red flags, especially with so many reviews praising this game but from the beginning it felt repetitive. Also, don't expect having any help when you don't knowVery overrated game! In one word: awful (especially because of the difficutly and repetitive feeling). I played Asylum some years ago and although this is not my kind of game I recognise that it was a good game so there were not any red flags, especially with so many reviews praising this game but from the beginning it felt repetitive. Also, don't expect having any help when you don't know what to do (I don't know how many times I looked for help on Youtube!). I highly recommend to spend some points improving the defense and the cannon of the batmobile because if not it's going to be very very difficult and even doing that you are going to have to be skilled with the battles with the batmobile. I only did 3 sidequests and they were not much interesting. I don't like games were you have to do many sidequests to keep advancing with the main story and this game is made this way (like the latest Asssassin's Creed games are too). I like playing to be entertained and not for being stressed like in this. Plot is ok. Graphics are good. It could have been a better game if it was easier and if it would help you with hints when you needed them. The voice of Batman is horrible (he speaks like a robot), much better in Spanish.

    I would only recommend this game to people looking for "challenging" games or that want to do the sidequests (and then earn points to improve things). If not the case, you will end up dying again and again and again and getting frustrating. I bought it for a good price so I will probably get my money back. The main story must last about 16-19 hours but I think it would have last about 12 hours if it wasn't so difficult.
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  30. May 17, 2016
    10
    It's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 89
  2. 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. 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.
  3. Games Master UK
    Aug 18, 2015
    90
    A million different elements blended seamlessly into one brilliantly cohesive experience. [Summer 2015, p.64]