Batman: Arkham Knight

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  1. fusion_13
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    What an amazing game, my personal GOTY so far and easily the best batman game ever. Story is the best in the series, same goes for action and combat. The batmobile is just amazing, so much fun to use, people only complain about it because they suck with it. Not really anything wrong with it. The dialogue and voice acting are spot on, there is so much content. Plus the dual take downsWhat an amazing game, my personal GOTY so far and easily the best batman game ever. Story is the best in the series, same goes for action and combat. The batmobile is just amazing, so much fun to use, people only complain about it because they suck with it. Not really anything wrong with it. The dialogue and voice acting are spot on, there is so much content. Plus the dual take downs where you play as robin, nightwing and catwoman are awesome. Not really much to improve on here, now rocksteady, time to make a superman game!!… Expand
  2. Franky3121
    Aug 18, 2019
    5
    Batmobile sucks
    Boss fights suck
    Arkham Knight talks so much crap
    Scarecrow isn't even the main villain
    Side Missions are terrible and repetitive

    Worst way to end a good series
  3. Krazi_kan2
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    9.8/10 It does lack a lot of challenge maps which does kill it in the long run. However, this game is the the best arkham game. The Story is the great, gameplay is great, graphics is great. Overall just great. This is as close to being batman we will ever get.
  4. Manuals115
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    Picked this up a few days ago and I gotta say that it's been fantastic so far. Contrary to the opinions of most critics, batmobile combat is actually relatively enjoyable and the excellent other elements are more than enough to make up for its flaws, small they may be. The game has a few more puzzles this time round and this is a welcome addition, as they are also a bit harder than theyPicked this up a few days ago and I gotta say that it's been fantastic so far. Contrary to the opinions of most critics, batmobile combat is actually relatively enjoyable and the excellent other elements are more than enough to make up for its flaws, small they may be. The game has a few more puzzles this time round and this is a welcome addition, as they are also a bit harder than they were in previous instalments. The voice acting is exemplary and the story seems great so far as well. The only thing that even slightly disappointed me were the batmobile controls. In order to enter battle mode, you need to hold down L2 and keep it held down, or else you'll drop back into pursuit mode. I really couldn't understand why they did this; nor could I understand why reverse was assigned to the "square" button. This made batmobile gameplay awkward at times, but thankfully, there is an option to toggle these controls once you get past your first visit to the GCPD, which is great. And even so, the other awesome elements that Rocksteady have put into this game just completely overshadow this. New enemies, including brutes and medics are welcome (if annoying) changes to the combat and fear takedowns and dual play are perfect additions that both feel batman-y. Overall, this is a fantastic game that I would say is a MUST BUY.… Expand
  5. omochadreams
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    Rocksteady made this Batman game a living comic book. Any flaws, if there are any, just vanish behind this greatly staged setting. This is definitely the best Batman game in the world and this is how it should have ever been.
  6. dsc24axalta
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    I don't get all of the complaints of this game. Sure, it has its quirks in the form of the Batmobile, but it's certainly not worth the 0 some people are giving it. I love how people do that, give it the lowest possible rating (even if it deserves a slightly higher score) just to bring the score down. My 10 is because I've not run into a single issue. It's beautiful, enjoyable to play, hasI don't get all of the complaints of this game. Sure, it has its quirks in the form of the Batmobile, but it's certainly not worth the 0 some people are giving it. I love how people do that, give it the lowest possible rating (even if it deserves a slightly higher score) just to bring the score down. My 10 is because I've not run into a single issue. It's beautiful, enjoyable to play, has great battle segments, has a very in depth and interesting story, gives you tons to do after beating the main game, and more. It's easily the best Batman game yet. I do get that the Batmobile can be a divisive point, but I've never had a complaint using it when it was necessary. It's all personal taste at that point.… Expand
  7. JakeGreenham
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    I don't get how people can give this game 0 out of 10's. the only way that could happen is if the game didn't work. (which it doesn't on PC). the only real negative aspect to this game is the constant need for the bat mobile. your basically never, not using it. you're either using it as a tank, or using the power winch to access the next part of the level. the hand to hand combat is betterI don't get how people can give this game 0 out of 10's. the only way that could happen is if the game didn't work. (which it doesn't on PC). the only real negative aspect to this game is the constant need for the bat mobile. your basically never, not using it. you're either using it as a tank, or using the power winch to access the next part of the level. the hand to hand combat is better than ever, which is why I don't understand why they focused so heavily focused on tank combat. other than that the game is amazing. very open world, the map is absolutely huge, the grappling hook can be used at a greater distance which was sometimes annoying in the previous games. both of the main villains are awesome. always wondering who the all the arkham knight is, and the scarecrows design is flawless. Lots of twists and turns within the story. You always feel powerful. whether it's meeting up a group of 30 villains or putting the smack down on a big brute. a great game to end a fantastic trilogy. **** arkham origins.)… Expand
  8. AstonyAsh
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game is one of the best Next gen games (now current gen) People complain about the bat mobile being over the top which it sometimes is but the majority of the time its great fun. This is all boosted by every bit of arkham city and asylum which we all know and love.
  9. jake23232
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    this games amazing this games amazing this games amazing this games amazing this games amazinthis games amazing g this games amazing this games amazing
  10. thehenman
    Jun 25, 2015
    8
    Best bat man game of the lot so far, but not perfect. The combat, controls ect are all beefed up and polished and the visuals are great, the story is great also, a little darker in that respect. But I have to agree with gamespot, the bat mobile while great is forced upon you a little to much. After pulling the 10th wall down with it it starts to become a pain. Again the 10s or 5s scoredBest bat man game of the lot so far, but not perfect. The combat, controls ect are all beefed up and polished and the visuals are great, the story is great also, a little darker in that respect. But I have to agree with gamespot, the bat mobile while great is forced upon you a little to much. After pulling the 10th wall down with it it starts to become a pain. Again the 10s or 5s scored here are stupid. 8 seems about right.… Expand
  11. mikesurbroski89
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    For any batman fans out there, you will simply love this game. The story is amazing and the combat system is probably the best its ever been. The batmobile is a new feature to the series, and is a great idea on paper but the control scheme can at times be complicating. Overall, because of a few minor problems with the batmobile it isn't a perfect game but far from a zero. It's a great gameFor any batman fans out there, you will simply love this game. The story is amazing and the combat system is probably the best its ever been. The batmobile is a new feature to the series, and is a great idea on paper but the control scheme can at times be complicating. Overall, because of a few minor problems with the batmobile it isn't a perfect game but far from a zero. It's a great game with great gameplay and an awesome story. I would recommend this game to any fan of the series or just in general.… Expand
  12. PPaul27
    Jul 3, 2015
    8
    Despite the abuse of new batmobile in gameplay..arkham knight is EPIC!! Arkham is splendid to view and great to discover. A lot of enemies and plenty of action for Batman more beautiful than ever. A bit of disappointment for the history of Harley quinn..too short and too easly
  13. nastybutler224
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    This is the first Batman game I have played in the 'Arkham' series and I loved it. This game delivers diverse gameplay in spades. Assassins creed should take note on how to lay out optional content in an open world.
  14. fsuman
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    any batman fan will love this, those negative reviews are coming from pc players, if y'all hate this game go whine about it on the pc page, not the ps4 page
  15. Marshb63
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game and long time in coming for me as I didn't care for origins. Great graphics (the new consoles almost beat my PC but are still quite stunning! ), lots of encounters and side quests to do, great batmobile and the mechanics to go with it plus thoughtful upgrades to go with it.

    There are some who are saying there are no boss battles, but this isn't true, there just aren't as many of the frustrating "throw out the game mechanics that made the game interesting and whale on a giant health bar for 10 frustrating/boring minutes" that, after 30 years of gaming, has grown more than a little stale!

    A word of warning, the game seems a little bit more twitchy than earlier editions but then I did just admit to being old! ; p    … Expand
  16. vrildox
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Best game so far for this generation. The Batmobile is even better than i expected it to be. The story is the best story possibly EVER in a game. The gameplay is just an improvement on the original which is the best combat in the history of video games. I see negative reviews and I get people are entitled to their own opinion, but I cannot for the life of me understand how a person couldBest game so far for this generation. The Batmobile is even better than i expected it to be. The story is the best story possibly EVER in a game. The gameplay is just an improvement on the original which is the best combat in the history of video games. I see negative reviews and I get people are entitled to their own opinion, but I cannot for the life of me understand how a person could dislike this game. It's basically like becoming Batman and they finally realized that ideal to the absolute max. If I could give this game a score of 20 on Metacritic I would. All I do all day at work is sit and think about new ways to approach different scenarios and how to tackle the side missions. On a quick side note, I notice a lot of people are referencing the Riddler trophies as being "annoying" or "tedious" and that makes me laugh because they're the same as they've always been. I personally LOVE the Riddler trophies and the new Riddler car challenges might be the funnest missions in the history of the franchise. Perfect game Rocksteady is legendary.… Expand
  17. WGDetective
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    It's best game from Arkham franchise, and for my opinion best game in the world. Haters always gonna hate, but let be honest - Rocksteady are professionals, they made it again, they again help us to be the Batman. Thanks them for this wonderful days in Gotham city.
  18. Harvey_Birdman
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    I give it AK 10 to offset the butthurt PC players who believe the problems encountered on their platform should reflect on the console versions, and for every idiot that posted 0. To me in reality it's a solid 9. Admittedly I was underwhelmed with the game to begin with, but that's not surprising considering I was concentrating on the campaign which is (quite sensibly) of a similar styleI give it AK 10 to offset the butthurt PC players who believe the problems encountered on their platform should reflect on the console versions, and for every idiot that posted 0. To me in reality it's a solid 9. Admittedly I was underwhelmed with the game to begin with, but that's not surprising considering I was concentrating on the campaign which is (quite sensibly) of a similar style to the two (and a half) previous versions of the title. My advice would be 'don't just throttle the campaign', allow yourself to make use of the mission wheel that will have you up to all sorts of additional content, and this is where you will find many new concepts in the game. The Batmobile is not as big an issue as it has been reported here and there, where it is heavily utilised early on (in the campaign) to introduce you to it, it moves on quick enough. I have found the majority of Batmobile activities are in the optional sidequests. Personally I am really starting to love having it in game, now I am getting the hang of using it, a few upgrades help too. Definitely use the 'toggle battle mode' in the game options if you prefer a traditional L2/R2 brake setup, and would prefer not to have to hold down a button at all times to remain in battle mode. The combat as always is great. I've read complaints about the simplicity, in regards to being able to just use triangle, which is a counter, and weak as **** Yeah it's a perfect counter that is almost invulnerable (early on at least), but if you choose to rely on it, then you're fights will be boring as hell and very long, which is on you. My experience with the Batman games has always been, the more experienced you get, the more fun you have. Seasoned players of the previous should defo go hard difficulty straight up.

    TLDR:
    + Plenty of new concepts and content in the well designed Mission wheel. The fun is in the variety.
    + Awesome combat that can be as simple or complex as varying players want.
    + Batmobile = Beast!! (and entirely optional for the most part after a few bits early on in campaign)
    + Enjoyment scales with your skill, the better you get the more you'll love it.
    - Potentially disappointing for those just wanting to smash the campaign. Rushing it could well ruin it.
    - City map isn't as helpful as it could be.    … Expand
  19. ESPRIT
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best games ever but it has some serious problems that caused by their publisher, warner bros.
    you must absolutely try and play it because beside of the batmobile problem this game doesn't any problem
  20. leopoldo
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    Batman Arkham Knight is an action game produced by Rocksteady. This game is a continuation of Arkham City. The game is incredible, so far it is the best generation. The graphics are the best to date, in addition, the soundtrack is wonderful. I had no problem with bugs. The story is fantastic, and the gameplay. The Batmobile and the Dual Play are the best innovations of the game. TheBatman Arkham Knight is an action game produced by Rocksteady. This game is a continuation of Arkham City. The game is incredible, so far it is the best generation. The graphics are the best to date, in addition, the soundtrack is wonderful. I had no problem with bugs. The story is fantastic, and the gameplay. The Batmobile and the Dual Play are the best innovations of the game. The Batmobile is great, the best vehicle of a game today, the struggles continue wonderful with many innovations, so with stealth. The story is great, you'll surely fall in love with her. The side quests are even better than those in Arkham city. The Riddler is very challenging, a great thing is that even if you finished the story, still have many hours to do the side quests and pick up collectibles. Batman Arkham Knight is the best game of the year so far, it sets the new generation, and finished Arkham franchise masterfully. 10 of 10… Expand
  21. Sanctify
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    PC gamers are so mad that they lower the average user score lmao. Get a life, this game is absolutely perfect, no flaws in it. Such an incredible masterpiece.
  22. Shayan_MU
    Jul 29, 2015
    0
    They ruined it with batmobile , its get boring more and more ... boss fights with batmobile ?? Its batman , not terminator. Arkham city was soooooo much better
  23. Harrymomo
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    When you thought that they couldn't improve upon the Arkham games any longer, I'm happy to say it has improved. The story is great, the graphics are great, and there's plenty of content. The only problem I have with it is the sometimes forced batmobile gameplay, but it isn't unbearable to the point of it detracting from the game. Worth picking up even if you aren't a batman fan.
  24. commando41
    Jun 25, 2015
    6
    Game is beautiful...but it just feels so disjointed...the ebb and flow of the game just isn't there like the previous Batman games. The fact the game forces the Batmobile onto you on a few occasions isn't all that great as well..unlike the previous Batman games this one just doesn't feel polished. Still has the same mechanics that made this franchise great...but all in all I find thisGame is beautiful...but it just feels so disjointed...the ebb and flow of the game just isn't there like the previous Batman games. The fact the game forces the Batmobile onto you on a few occasions isn't all that great as well..unlike the previous Batman games this one just doesn't feel polished. Still has the same mechanics that made this franchise great...but all in all I find this version to be a bit bloated...it's a great rental gang don't waste your money on buying it.… Expand
  25. Superskilled121
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    This game is pretty good. There are a few issues like I had some issues with the batmobile controls and some of the tankcombat but this does not wreck the experience. The story is pretty good but it is predictable for big Batman comic fans. Other then that this game is amazing, it was worth every penny. I loved the simplistic combat and the beautiful graphics and mission variety. ThisThis game is pretty good. There are a few issues like I had some issues with the batmobile controls and some of the tankcombat but this does not wreck the experience. The story is pretty good but it is predictable for big Batman comic fans. Other then that this game is amazing, it was worth every penny. I loved the simplistic combat and the beautiful graphics and mission variety. This anger you see on the PS4 page is mostly from PC players, but they do have a right to complain because of the awful port , but they should keep this anger on the PC page of this game.… Expand
  26. ScarecrowJames
    Jun 25, 2015
    6
    Batman Arkham Knight still has the fluid and great combat that the Batman series has always done while adding in some new features, Sadly some features are hardly ever used such as gliding and using gadgets because you must purchase an upgrade and even when you do its...not that rewarding. It does give you options. Batman has a huge arsenal of gadgets so the game does give you several wayBatman Arkham Knight still has the fluid and great combat that the Batman series has always done while adding in some new features, Sadly some features are hardly ever used such as gliding and using gadgets because you must purchase an upgrade and even when you do its...not that rewarding. It does give you options. Batman has a huge arsenal of gadgets so the game does give you several way to take down enemies. So its up to the player to explore those options. The Arkham Knght character was billed as being a brand new character and some of its key plot points were pointed out before the games release despite Developers told players they were wrong. There is some disappointment in this game. The batmobile is a fun addition which quickly soon turns in to a crutch. Where you must take the Batmobile just about everywhere, including inside buildings to solve puzzles, Riddler or not. Riddler is back and quite possibly boring more then ever. Side quest are reduced to instead of adding extra story elements to enrich the story to defeat soldiers x amount of times(10+) or disarm mines to engage in Bat tank vs Tank combat over x times(10+) and so on with no reward other than..its done. The games Story how ever is fully engaging despite Arkham Knight's identity is quite predictable Scarecrow and his Fear toxins puts you on a fun ride but sadly the batmobile quite possibly starts to ruin you experience. The game looks great and sounds better than ever.

    Challenge Modes have also been removed. No longer can you pick Cat Woman, Nightwing, Robin/etc in predator missions or horde style map challenges, its just Batman with less stealth and more tank. For that reason I give a game that could have been the best, a 6 out of 10. It could have been a great game but it was ruined by weak side quest, Boss fights are all reduced to Bat Tank fights or cheap clone fights from previous games and the over abundance of the Batmobile is annoying.    … Expand
  27. SD55
    Jun 25, 2015
    8
    Best Batman in the Series with a few Downsites.

    + Visuals/ Rain looks awesome and enviroment too ..Smooth framerate. + Story / Best Story in the Series . Just enojable + New Gadget / Moves ...a few new cool Gadgets and Combat Moves make the game feel fresh + Extras / Riddlers Quests just awesome / Cool Sidemissions - Batmobile / Its cool to Drive and crash into buildings but the    Best Batman in the Series with a few Downsites.

    + Visuals/ Rain looks awesome and enviroment too ..Smooth framerate.
    + Story / Best Story in the Series . Just enojable
    + New Gadget / Moves ...a few new cool Gadgets and Combat Moves make the game feel fresh
    + Extras / Riddlers Quests just awesome / Cool Sidemissions

    - Batmobile / Its cool to Drive and crash into buildings but the Tank option doesnt fit
    into the Batman Universe...Too many Fights against Tanks ...They are fun at the beginning
    but turn into pain in the ass later.

    Maybe not the GOTY Candidate but definately one of the better games this year.
    For Batman fans a Must!    … Expand
  28. falloutcritic
    Jun 24, 2015
    8
    Before I begin I want to say that people giving this game a zero are doing so because they are slightly disappointed. I want to give an honest review. I give "Batman Arkham Knight" an 8 out of 10 quite a low score considering the previous two games. let me start by saying the Bat-mobile is garbage. it interrupts the flow of the game and the general feeling of being batman. in fact itBefore I begin I want to say that people giving this game a zero are doing so because they are slightly disappointed. I want to give an honest review. I give "Batman Arkham Knight" an 8 out of 10 quite a low score considering the previous two games. let me start by saying the Bat-mobile is garbage. it interrupts the flow of the game and the general feeling of being batman. in fact it contradicts everything he stands for. i love Batman and I love the arkham games however this one just couldn't live up to its predecessors due to over interaction with the batmobile. the side quests make up for the main story issues i had. I am still having fun with this game no it does not deserve a rating of 6.8 but is sure doesn'r deserve the 10/10 some sites are giving.… Expand
  29. KolyaLolRus
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    Batman:Arkham Knight is one of the best games ever.Maybe even the best game ever.Everything in this game is cool:graphics,story,side missions,gameplay,optimization.10/10
  30. Phangled5
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    I can assure you this is a good game on consoles and even better if you are a fan. I have noticed that the PC players have started polluting the user scores on the PS4 and XBOX ONE consoles. So just because their version doesnt work they want to ruin everyones experience. Its behavior like this that shows just what kind of people pc players are. I dont care if your version doesnt work,I can assure you this is a good game on consoles and even better if you are a fan. I have noticed that the PC players have started polluting the user scores on the PS4 and XBOX ONE consoles. So just because their version doesnt work they want to ruin everyones experience. Its behavior like this that shows just what kind of people pc players are. I dont care if your version doesnt work, i just dont care.. All I care about is that my version works and it is a great game.… Expand
  31. jay4399
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I would like to begin with addressing people who give this game a zero.. yes a zero or a one or two on this game not running perfectly on the PC version! Why does the PS4 version reviews suffer this score due to the PC version, hence I have given it a ten to counter those zeros and ones.

    Moving on to the review, the game is exceptional with splendid graphics for an open world game with    I would like to begin with addressing people who give this game a zero.. yes a zero or a one or two on this game not running perfectly on the PC version! Why does the PS4 version reviews suffer this score due to the PC version, hence I have given it a ten to counter those zeros and ones.

    Moving on to the review, the game is exceptional with splendid graphics for an open world game with amazing rain effects I have ever seen and light effects (Though the Witcher 3 had better light effects for the PS4) But nonetheless the graphics are phenomenal.
    The story seems to be quite good though not something very memorable but still acceptable and good. I won't spoil it for you hence won't concentrate on this bit and not forgetting by the end the bat mobile can seem a bit over repetitive.
    The music, sound and voice acting as usual is amazing combined with no loading screens and amazing cut scenes make the game even more immersive.
    I would definitely recommend the PS4 version of this game or Xbox One and its definitely worth the price tag but we have to question whether the price tag of the DLC is really worth it? I think not and this should not be encouraged.    … Expand
  32. judobatman
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    I can't believe this game is only achieving a 6.7 user score. I gave this game a 10 because it deserves it based on killer graphics, bone-crunching-bat-brawling-game-play, an intriguing batman story and a bat-mobile that turns into a villain immobilizing battle tank. It builds on the foundation from previous games and expands with the franchise with the addition of the bat-tank/bat-mobileI can't believe this game is only achieving a 6.7 user score. I gave this game a 10 because it deserves it based on killer graphics, bone-crunching-bat-brawling-game-play, an intriguing batman story and a bat-mobile that turns into a villain immobilizing battle tank. It builds on the foundation from previous games and expands with the franchise with the addition of the bat-tank/bat-mobile and a huge, well decorated Gotham city to thrash around in. Worth the $60, don't listen to the haters. Zero is not a fair review for this game, Critics are objective and are scoring an average of 91. If you love Batman, then be the Batman.… Expand
  33. collegefooball4
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Anyone who gives this game (console versions) anything less than a 6 is a complete bonehead. So what if you don't like the bat mobile ? game is gorgeous and the developers took the time to create a gorgeous game. that alone deserves at least a 7. and anything found enjoyable the points add up from there. people these days . no appreciation
  34. betelgeus
    Jun 30, 2015
    7
    after getting about 30% through,i can't but help think rocksteady have lost the love they had for this ip.arkham asylum had remarkable production values and pushed the boundaries for physics at the time.this just dosent have that love maybe some of the original designers have moved on.as to the game too much batmobile and who in their right mind thought cobra tanks where a good idea,i amafter getting about 30% through,i can't but help think rocksteady have lost the love they had for this ip.arkham asylum had remarkable production values and pushed the boundaries for physics at the time.this just dosent have that love maybe some of the original designers have moved on.as to the game too much batmobile and who in their right mind thought cobra tanks where a good idea,i am currently in a basement the same size as my living room fighting about 40 tanks and too be honest i dont want to load it up.
    i really hope they spend time on the pc version,this is wht we all want to see:_arkham knight in full glory.
    still a lot of game 7/10    … Expand
  35. TheMarine316
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    This site really needs to do something about how anybody can come on her and give a game a zero or a one when they haven't even played the game, some dislike a franchise without even playing it just because it's popular so they backlash on it and try to start a smear campaign, it's pathetic... now with that out of the way...

    I'm cutting right to the chase, this game is a 10, so far in    This site really needs to do something about how anybody can come on her and give a game a zero or a one when they haven't even played the game, some dislike a franchise without even playing it just because it's popular so they backlash on it and try to start a smear campaign, it's pathetic... now with that out of the way...

    I'm cutting right to the chase, this game is a 10, so far in this generation of gaming I've been let down more then i've been thrilled, amazed, liked or even just felt content with a game i've been looking forward too, that all stops with Batman: Arkham Knight, this game lives up to all the hype, the hype that began with the surprisingly great Arkham asylum followed by the even better Arkham city, I was actually a little worried leading into Arkham knight because it wouldn't be the first time that a game studio knocked it outta the park with the first 2 games of a franchise only to come back with a disappointing 3rd entry, that is as far from the truth as I can get with Arkham Knight, this game delivers on every single aspect...

    Combat
    Gliding
    Driving
    Tank battles
    Detective segments
    Rescuing people
    mini boss encounters
    Major boss encounters

    If you name it, this game has it in spades and in a surprising twist, this game actually has a lot of funny moments (That I refuse to spoil) and a few really dark moments that make excellent call backs to Batman's comic history, I was even surprised that there were actually a few jump scare moments that I wouldn't have associated with a Batman title, this truly feels like a Next gen title and the Graphics are second to none, he way the rain slides down Batman's mask and cape look extremely real that it's hard to imagine that it was all generated in a computer, to give this game a 10 feels like I'm under selling it but that's highest the scale goes, so a 10 it is.    … Expand
  36. Viperspider
    Aug 18, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 7/10 -> Combat and city traversal as batman are great, but the dependence on the batmobile brings the game down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    - Most of the boss fights are tank battles, it is incredibly boring and underwhelming. The boss fights that aren't tank battles are simple predator sections. The only real boss fight is VS The Riddler and even then you spend most of the boss fight battling robots (his goons).    … Expand
  37. Ladders44
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    The negative reviews are baffling...this game is fantastic and gets a lot of things right. The presentation of the game is stunning, graphics look sharp and detailed, the rippling on batmans cape when souring though the air and the water running off it.. The lighting effects in the city are colourful and can be seen from each end of the map, the sound is eery and suits the games overallThe negative reviews are baffling...this game is fantastic and gets a lot of things right. The presentation of the game is stunning, graphics look sharp and detailed, the rippling on batmans cape when souring though the air and the water running off it.. The lighting effects in the city are colourful and can be seen from each end of the map, the sound is eery and suits the games overall mood. Performances by the voice actors are convincing although the same voices are used for all the normal enemies, John noble as scarecrow does a very good job and despite what some people have been saying I think batman is suitably voiced for the game. The batmobile can be a chore to use sometimes but it doesn't effect the overall experience in my opinion and does well to mix things up. Driving around the city in the batmobile can be thrilling as you get a good sense of speed and the controls are very responsive making you feel accomplished when you pull off a tight turn. It's the tank gameplay with the batmobile that can be a drag and it is used too often throughout the game. The normal batman mechanics such as the excellent combat and stealth sections are as good as ever.
    The side missions are varied although some are better than others but none of them are bad. The story is the games strongest aspect followed by the batman gameplay, there are a lot of surprises in the game and you always want to play more. The game is brilliant don't listen to the negative reviews!    … Expand
  38. bardlala
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    Great game except for the batmobile driving controls as well as the overall invasiveness and the lack of boss fights. Everything is top notch like graphics, combat, world design, story etc...
  39. oneeighty
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    HOLY **** this game is awesome. play it immediately. its rock solid on ps4. i never experienced a fps drop and man, those graphics. ill play this game over and over again every time.
  40. carsonccc
    Jul 2, 2015
    5
    I was really excited for Batman Arkham Knight, and really tried to like it. However, the game is absolutely drug down by the fact that you literally spend 2/3 of the game driving and battling it out in the batmobile/tank. I loved when you actually were able to play as batman, such as fighting and doing detective work, but the game focused too much on the batmobile, and even the sideI was really excited for Batman Arkham Knight, and really tried to like it. However, the game is absolutely drug down by the fact that you literally spend 2/3 of the game driving and battling it out in the batmobile/tank. I loved when you actually were able to play as batman, such as fighting and doing detective work, but the game focused too much on the batmobile, and even the side missions generally required it as well, such as the Riddler Missions. Honestly, the game creators should have titled it Batman: The Batmobile. Further, the DLC released for the game, such as the Harvey Quinn and Red Hood dlc were completely underwhelming. Also, the game has some issues/bugs, which impairs game play. If you love just driving around and battling it out in a tank then I recommend, but if you are actually wanting to play an actual batman game, I would choose Batman Arkham Asylum or Batman Arkham Knight, or at least wait until the game has dropped to $20.… Expand
  41. Dukay66
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    While Batman: Arkham Knight is not perfect by any means, but it's definitely loads of fun to play and that's what it boils down to. There is the main story that is interesting and will keep you chugging along through this beautiful world. There are also a bunch of side missions to do that are interesting enough to play through and you have the riddler trophies that keep you busy for a veryWhile Batman: Arkham Knight is not perfect by any means, but it's definitely loads of fun to play and that's what it boils down to. There is the main story that is interesting and will keep you chugging along through this beautiful world. There are also a bunch of side missions to do that are interesting enough to play through and you have the riddler trophies that keep you busy for a very long time. Arkham Knight also brings back challenge rooms that let you put your skills to the test. Overall Batman: Arkham Knight is a worthy installment into the franchise and just might be the best one yet.… Expand
  42. Nevey
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    NO SPOILERS

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

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

    Played and finished it 100% on PS4.    … Expand
  43. GrandScale
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    The Batmobile is an integral part to the gameplay. If you can accept this fact, you'll be having a great time with this game. There are people criticizing the Batmobile's controls for being too floaty. I can see that. But for me, after some getting used to I had no problem with it whatsoever.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, I like this entry way better than its three predecessors.    … Expand
  44. kaosloco
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    I would urge players to play a few hours before judging the game. I'm about 1/2 way through the story and having a blast at the moment. Gotham looks amazing,, the attention to detail is awesome.

    The character's are all memorable and all have some very cool/funny dialogue.

    Gameplay is great with numerous ways to take down enemies.
  45. batlock_cooper
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    A great Batman game with a great storyline.....don't know the reason for so many -ve reviews....
    Also , gamers who are rating it a 0/10 for the PC version are requested to to review the PC version here :
    http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/batman-arkham-knight. Now , lets start by breaking down the components :- 1)Gameplay : Awsome as ever !(or even better !) 2)Story : Could have    A great Batman game with a great storyline.....don't know the reason for so many -ve reviews....
    Also , gamers who are rating it a 0/10 for the PC version are requested to to review the PC version here :

    http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/batman-arkham-knight.

    Now , lets start by breaking down the components :-
    1)Gameplay : Awsome as ever !(or even better !)
    2)Story : Could have been better but was still a very good storyline with good twists and turns !
    3)Batmobile : Fun for 2/3 part , but then slightly boring...
    4)Graphics : 11/10(So good !)
    5)Side quests : Very very interesting(best in the series !)

    Overall , I think that this game was worth the wait ! A good send off to one of the best gaming trilogies ever made ! Well done Rocksteady...just fix the goddamn PC version ASAP so that even PC gamers can enjoy this wonderful game....

    10/10    … Expand
  46. EpicGamer102
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    Batman: Arkham Knight is an amazing conclusion to the arkham trilogy. The game has an awesome main story with a variety of twists to keep you interested and Most Wanted missions that are fun to play and make you feel like a detective. Even though the batmobile was a little overused, the rest of game made up for it.
  47. TheNastyDraw
    Jun 29, 2015
    8
    I absolutely love the Arkham series , and this is one of the games that got me to buy into "next generation of gaming". I enjoyed a lot of this game but feel that there are too many staples of the "Arkham" series missing. We can only play challenge maps as Batman and they are now known as AR Challenges. My biggest gripe with this game isn't what a lot of people are annoyed about ( theI absolutely love the Arkham series , and this is one of the games that got me to buy into "next generation of gaming". I enjoyed a lot of this game but feel that there are too many staples of the "Arkham" series missing. We can only play challenge maps as Batman and they are now known as AR Challenges. My biggest gripe with this game isn't what a lot of people are annoyed about ( the identity of the Arkham Knight) , but the way that the game features zero hand to hand or innovative boss fights which is what I'm used to from the Arkham series. I guess you could class the batmobile fights as Boss fights but to me they did not have the same feel at all , i can remember having to actually experiment gadget combinations to take down bosses in the previous games , whereas there is none of that here. The closest thing we get is a Dual play encounter with a "Press L1 to win" sequence and a predator "encounter" ( if you can call it that) with the Arkham Knight.

    I think the batmobile was focused on way too much , and im not against its inclusion , its the degree to which it is used , the only way this advances on Arkham City in my opinion is in the Graphics department , which baffles me because if Rocksteady spent more time on getting the story straightened out and giving us the 1v1 H2H boss fights we were used to , this would probably be my favourite game in the series.

    The plot overall is fine with me as i heavily expected hallucinations of the clown variety the second it was announced Scarecrow was the "main villain" in this game. Mark Hamill reprised his role brilliantly and I think John Noble did a terrific job as Scarecrow. I was a fan of the Panessa Studios sequence in the game where they relied on plot details from Arkham City , but i thought there were other elements they could have relied on or fell back on also , for example Clayface is not even mentioned outside of some posters for movies and the Al Ghul's are also omitted.

    The Soundtrack is once again brilliant and doesnt have too much of a different vibe from previous games , to be expected as it is the same Audio Director again. I enjoyed this game but I feel like I should have gotten a lot more out of it , and I think its ridiculous to go from having so many challenge maps in Origins (I know that wasn't Rocksteady but still consistency please) to a paltry 4 combat and 4 predator maps in Arkham Knight.
    I think the worst think about this game is not having boss fights as every previous games has had a fair few of them , and City had some of my favourite boss fights of all time , it's a shame they couldnt top themselves again with Arkham Knight but im hoping the Season Pass adds more combat bosses , very disappointing that they relied on the Batmobile so much for combat and boss fights , seeing as i thought some of the ways the Batmobile was used in puzzles and Riddler sequences were genius.

    Conclusion: I thought Arkham Knight would effortlessly top Rocksteady's previous efforts , A lot of my faults with the game can be remedied with good DLC but i feel like i haven't been given what I was promised and that sucks , I miss being able to spend hours and hours just on the combat challenge maps. I would replay Asylum and City and speed run them because i knew there were some cool boss fights to reward my efforts. I rushed through New Game + and i'm already struggling to find motivation to go back to Gotham    … Expand
  48. samiam7
    Jul 7, 2015
    9
    What is with that user score?! PC fanboys coming over to the ps4 and xbox1 versions and lowering the scores cause the PC version just happens to not be the best port of the game? I can NEVER take user reviews and scores on metacritic seriously anymore...

    Overall score for this game 9/10.
  49. Kenmei
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    Arguably the best Batman game to ever have been made, the game really comes down to whether or not you like the inclusion of the new Batmobile. For me, it was a good distraction at times and, at others, a minor annoyance, including a main story mission entirely dependent on the Batmobile. The car sequences wouldn't be so bad if they hadn't made it such an integral part of the game. TooArguably the best Batman game to ever have been made, the game really comes down to whether or not you like the inclusion of the new Batmobile. For me, it was a good distraction at times and, at others, a minor annoyance, including a main story mission entirely dependent on the Batmobile. The car sequences wouldn't be so bad if they hadn't made it such an integral part of the game. Too much emphasis is placed on the Batmobile throughout the entire game, IMO, and the game would have been alot better for me if I wasn't forced to use it so much for so many different things. What could have been a nice change of pace for the rest of the game feels to much like a necessity that is being forced down your throat and I don't like that one bit. That doesn't take away from the rest of the game and the improvement they made on pretty much everything else. The story was excellent, even if the Arkham Knight turned into a goober halfway through, and it feels like good closure to the storyline. They did leave it open for some kind of sequel in the future but who knows what that would even look like. I'm extremely interested in seeing where Rocksteady goes from here. I wonder if they will stick with this 3rd Person-Action formula they seem to have perfected or will they go another route. I feel like it'll be a good game regardless as they have proven themselves to be extremely good at what they do.… Expand
  50. deadchime
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    The game's great, The story, the ambition, the gameplay and the graphics. The Batmobile is a bit forced sometimes but when you get used to it AND upgrade it, it makes the whole a lot more interesting. Really enjoying my time in this first REAL "next-gen" title. Thanks Rocksteady!
  51. Enforcer122
    Aug 6, 2015
    10
    Batman Arkham Knight is an absolute triumph. From the incredible range of gameplay, to the excellent story and voice acting, wonderful characters, terrific graphics. I'm not a huge superhero fan at all, but these Batman games are always excellent and the third one has not disappointed at all.
  52. Abolfazl3007
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    The best batman exprience i ever had
    Top notch Grade A fantastic CG level visuals
    Outstanding Combat with new features like Dual play Batmobile is a game changer , if it wasn't for batmobile this game would just be another arkham city clone like origins , and its one of the best batmobile's Desings in batman history Batmobile breathed new life in franchise and its fascinating Massive    The best batman exprience i ever had
    Top notch Grade A fantastic CG level visuals
    Outstanding Combat with new features like Dual play
    Batmobile is a game changer , if it wasn't for batmobile this game would just be another arkham city clone like origins , and its one of the best batmobile's Desings in batman history
    Batmobile breathed new life in franchise and its fascinating
    Massive amoung of content
    Pro Level voice actings
    Great story
    Great use of batman's source material    … Expand
  53. unluckydice
    Jul 12, 2015
    9
    Here you will see another side to Batman, his flaws his anger, the rage that drives him you can see familiarity's in his character physic when you compare him to the Dark Knight Returns animated series a man who is willing to sacrifice for his own self completion, his motives are straight forward and no one will stop his anger from prevailing over his foes, with Kevin Conroy back to voiceHere you will see another side to Batman, his flaws his anger, the rage that drives him you can see familiarity's in his character physic when you compare him to the Dark Knight Returns animated series a man who is willing to sacrifice for his own self completion, his motives are straight forward and no one will stop his anger from prevailing over his foes, with Kevin Conroy back to voice the Batman this brought the Batmans anger to another level of rage the rage we are supposed to see.

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

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

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

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

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

    Verdict
    Batman Arkham Knight has it's flaws but developer Rocksteady makes up for this by providing the player with innovation gameplay, solid story, AAA game quality, and a true Batman gaming experience. Batman Arkham Knight is satisfying conclusion to a remarkable trilogy that brought the comic book game genre to life.    … Expand
  54. SuperstarVenom
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    Arkham Knight is an excellent addition to The Rocksteady Series.
    I'm currently 70% through the main story and 47% overall completion, I've not been disappointed at all, it's just super. I read a lot of complaints about the Batmobile which I don't understand, you need to use it for a few parts but not the whole game like people are saying and when you do call it up, it's awesome, it feels    Arkham Knight is an excellent addition to The Rocksteady Series.
    I'm currently 70% through the main story and 47% overall completion, I've not been disappointed at all, it's just super. I read a lot of complaints about the Batmobile which I don't understand, you need to use it for a few parts but not the whole game like people are saying and when you do call it up, it's awesome, it feels like Batman should and the car does act just like another gadget in the Dark Knights arsenal. It's not forced on you. I've thoroughly enjoyed the surprises that I've encountered so far and the Main story is well written and has some " oh my god " moments.
    The season pass is a rip-off but we don't have to buy it and the score shouldn't be affected by that.
    To round this up simply, if you enjoyed Asylum, City and even Origins, you'll love this.
    Ignore the negativity.    … Expand
  55. Eikast
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    I originally got this game for the PC (I had only played 60-90 minutes). I eventually got a refund for it because WB stopped selling it and I was worried about prospects of getting the DLC (I got the premium version). So I ordered this version (PS4). I just beat it last night and this game is amazing. The story is fun, the game isn't too repetitive (even those riddler challenges).

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

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

    I took one star off because there are no boss fights outside of using the Batmobile. Driving in the batmobile is fun but I feel like it's forced too many times.    … Expand
  56. crispycrunch15
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    In my opinion, this game is close to perfection as it excels through your expectations. The batmobile though, can be great and fun at times, but Rocksteady tries to include it as much as they can in the story; which starts to get annoying because its repetitive. Besides this, the main story missions have a great variety and they are more interesting as the story progresses. I actually wasIn my opinion, this game is close to perfection as it excels through your expectations. The batmobile though, can be great and fun at times, but Rocksteady tries to include it as much as they can in the story; which starts to get annoying because its repetitive. Besides this, the main story missions have a great variety and they are more interesting as the story progresses. I actually was not happy by the fact that some of the boss battles were a one move takedown even though the villain has a great history to them. Overall, this final instalment to the arkham series was well done in regards to graphics, gameplay, and the story and how it closed to end the series.… Expand
  57. JAX85
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    i love all batman game. this game is very good. This game has more of everything I loved in the first two games. I love it best story and best graphics to date I recommend everybody to go out and play this nice game and to see if you all love it like I do
  58. lunchyboy
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    the batmobile controls generously compared to most other racers. mostly because of the fact that you could turn in place instead of having to turn while moving. and that the batmobile could obliterate anything it ran through making it a little more easy not to crash for people that are new to driving in video game. the tank is a fun distraction and I agree that it was used a little tothe batmobile controls generously compared to most other racers. mostly because of the fact that you could turn in place instead of having to turn while moving. and that the batmobile could obliterate anything it ran through making it a little more easy not to crash for people that are new to driving in video game. the tank is a fun distraction and I agree that it was used a little to much. but not nearly to the extent that idiots say it is! it just barely goes over the sweet spot. now for the parts that don't include the batmobile. rocksteady improved everything in the game! combat has new fun stuff without being to complicated, predator has so many cool new techniques like now being able to do silent takedowns from anywhere unlike the last game where you wanted to do a grate takedown but you did not want to make noise. both combat and stealth make you feel overpowered without sacrificing the fear of defeat, side missions both have more variety and are more plentiful, and the open world is bigger and more rich! final verdict 9.7/10. do yourself a favor and don't listen to any jokers(pun intended) who say this game sucks!… Expand
  59. mason2910
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Batman Arkham Knight was worth every single penny. It was actually one of the first games I completed 100%. Overall the game had a great story, graphics and the combat we are all so familiar with as well as added new features such a the batmobile. The only thing I find disappointing is finding out the Arkham Knight was actually Jason Todd.… Expand
  60. catdogcat1
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    The game is beautiful in all aspects, the gameplay, graphics, etc. Its mostly the best Arkham game in pair with Arkham City. Probably a contender of GOTY.
  61. Fabiocl
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    Batman: Arkham Knight is everything Arkham Asylum and Arkham City were, but bigger and better. Never mind the haters and the complaints, if you liked both previous games (from Rocksteady), you're gonna love this one.

    While I agree they could have downsized the use of the bat mobile as a tank by a it, it isn't nearly as frustrating and a deal breaker as some have said it. People like to    Batman: Arkham Knight is everything Arkham Asylum and Arkham City were, but bigger and better. Never mind the haters and the complaints, if you liked both previous games (from Rocksteady), you're gonna love this one.

    While I agree they could have downsized the use of the bat mobile as a tank by a it, it isn't nearly as frustrating and a deal breaker as some have said it. People like to complain, and it seems as if this game is their new target. I've seen people complaining that the game has far too much things to do and variety? What? Seriously? It´s an open world game, for Christ's sake.. When a developer offers fewer options, people complain about it, when it gives dozen of side missions, lots of different enemy types to deal with in battle and in predator mode and a huge number of was you can deal with enemies, people say it's too much? Go understand.

    I've also seen people complaining about the side missions, saying they are unrelated to the main story... Again, WHAT? It´s a side mission, it's supposed to be like that, and while it's true they don't follow the main story line, all of them play a huge part in the plot and really feel like missions from the Batman universe.

    Go play the game and check for yourselves, I haven't had this much fun this generation yet. I'm currently at 87% of completion and about to start new game plus. This is the true Batman simulator and it´s totally worth it.    … Expand
  62. DALinProgress
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    The only downfall of Arkham Knight seems to be that it is the fourth entry in a game that started out with near perfection. The Batmobile is a lot of fun after you learn to control it. The fighting remains about as perfect as it always has been even though it has been tweaked for this game, not making it better or worse, just slightly different. The graphics are fantastic, although atThe only downfall of Arkham Knight seems to be that it is the fourth entry in a game that started out with near perfection. The Batmobile is a lot of fun after you learn to control it. The fighting remains about as perfect as it always has been even though it has been tweaked for this game, not making it better or worse, just slightly different. The graphics are fantastic, although at first glance, it's similar to the other Arkhams, but they too were gorgeous. The city itself is amazing with lots of detail. While, minor gripes can be found with any game, they are so minor, they're not worth mentioning. A fantastic end to a fantastic series.… Expand
  63. yoshimon3
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    Best Story, Best Gameplay, Best World, Best Characters. Arkham Knight Is the best Arkham game.

    Now, concerning the constant nitpicks: Yes, there is a ton of batmobile. No, it is not a bad thing. In city, there was a lot of detective vision, and a lot of batclaw, and the fistfighting got quite boring after a while. Knight offers 2 types of combat, and the tank/ pursuit combat got    Best Story, Best Gameplay, Best World, Best Characters. Arkham Knight Is the best Arkham game.

    Now, concerning the constant nitpicks:

    Yes, there is a ton of batmobile. No, it is not a bad thing. In city, there was a lot of detective vision, and a lot of batclaw, and the fistfighting got quite boring after a while. Knight offers 2 types of combat, and the tank/ pursuit combat got boring as quickly as the predator combat, and that requires 300+ hours of fighting. That's what the batmobile is- an alternative to those who feel that predator gets boring. It is also a nice nod towards Batfans.

    The batmobile is also a gadget that is used as much as detective vision in the previous games. And on top of all that, on exploration of Gotham, you will find that the batmobile is only forced upon you during about 25% of the story, and as a fun gadget, form of combat and mode of transportation.

    In Gotham, the skies are pretty empty, and I feel that gamers would complain about "not enough Batmobile" if it was used less. You can never please some people. Also, the story is the best and has the best plot twist in the series.

    Overall, This is one of the greatest games ever, with too much criticism for its own good. Wind Waker also got criticized like this for its graphics on launch.    … Expand
  64. AgeTheSix
    Jul 2, 2015
    8
    definitely try this game out for yourself you will find a good Batman experience similar to that of the others. But definite view story and gameplay changes or new mechanics that you may love or not so much.

    The story Following the events of Arkham Asylum and Arkham city this is supposed to be the last in a great franchise. A lot of fan favorite villains are back and going straight    definitely try this game out for yourself you will find a good Batman experience similar to that of the others. But definite view story and gameplay changes or new mechanics that you may love or not so much.

    The story

    Following the events of Arkham Asylum and Arkham city this is supposed to be the last in a great franchise. A lot of fan favorite villains are back and going straight for the dark Knight on Halloween night. without spoiling too much early on you encounter a twist in the story line that in my opinion takes the brilliant focus off of scarecrow being the main villain. Which is a disappointment considering that scarecrow was supposed to be this new super villain which he is still very interesting and executed very nice. As for the others you don't really see them unless you do the side missions. And then we get to the Arkham night which is a awesome character and a surprising one. You know the comics and some the movies you will probably guess is secret identity couple of missions before you fight him. Overall there are some good moments that create for a very cinematic Batman experience. But sometimes a few of the story elements over shadows characters. Gameplay. An overall the experience.

    The gameplay

    If you have played the previous ones you can easily pick this game up and beat up villains like it wasn't nothing which is a good thing when it comes to the controls and button layout. They definitely made it feel updated and that it flows together nicely. They also made use of new and old gadgets and actually made them useful in both combat and stealth scenarios. You actually feel like Batman when you have to you use gadgets in detective scenarios which has been completely redone which is good they are never the same and always feel like they have a purpose. Not to spoil everything but there are moments when you can team up with other iconic heroes such as Nightwing. Or Catwoman these moments are really awesome and can create some fantastic memories.

    the Graphics

    the game looks really good I mean really good if you have seen the trailers they look just as good if not better. Especially with some of the cinematic moments with the Batmobile or a cut scene it looks very gorgeous and the game runs very very smooth on the PlayStation 4.

    The Positive
    + Easy to pick up and play for veterans and newcomers.
    + Scarecrow is a great villain along with a few others.
    + New mechanics to stealth (multiple takedowns. Or more use of gadgets)
    + the game looks gorgeous.
    + Beaten up criminals with iconic heroes is just awesome.
    + It's still a Batman game that you can just have a good time with.

    The Negative
    = the story can become predictable.
    = the Batmobile can be annoying and frustrating at times.
    = I don't feel like they are many side missions versus the previous ones.
    = They took out the ability to play as different iconic heroes/characters in fun challenges.
    = don't be expecting new villains ( they are mostly all returning fan favorites that you have captured several times by now)

    !Overall this is a very good game that delivers a good Batman experience and that will definitely keep you entertained while his week of two if you are trying to get a platinum trophy or just taking time enjoying the story and side missions. But when you compare it to the other ones you would deftly notice the flaws.    … Expand
  65. gamernorcal
    Jul 5, 2015
    5
    +Great Graphics, Good Story, Batman Universe
    -Batmobile gameplay ruins this game. Repetitive gameplay destroying drones and tanks which increase every level you advance. Gets ridiculous at times.
    -Other gameplay gets repetitive and old. It's a feeling of more of the same if you've played the other 2 games on 360/ps3.
  66. lizpie
    Jul 8, 2015
    9
    This game was awesome! I do not regret buying or playing it or the previous 3. Aside from its stunning graphics and textures, the story is really riveting. I spent hours just finishing the side quests whose stories was also great to see unfold. I especially loved how you could listen to comments from thugs or the police to give clues as to where to go for certain items or side quests -This game was awesome! I do not regret buying or playing it or the previous 3. Aside from its stunning graphics and textures, the story is really riveting. I spent hours just finishing the side quests whose stories was also great to see unfold. I especially loved how you could listen to comments from thugs or the police to give clues as to where to go for certain items or side quests - this game probably would have been even more awesome playing with a headset. I absolutely loved this game and would recommend to anyone to play! Definitely does not deserve bad reviews. I admit, I got a little annoyed with all the trophy hunting, but it was because I wanted to see the true end so bad!! Big thumbs up for this game!… Expand
  67. rainzor077
    Jul 9, 2015
    9
    Amazing finale of the Arkham Trilogy By Rocksteady. The Graphics, Gameplay and Soundtrack were all amazing! The only letdowns about the game is that the Batmobile is sometimes forced and the arkham knight reveal could've been done better.
  68. CFCValuemeal
    Jul 13, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Note: my actual rating for this one would probably be around 7.7

    First thing's first, the aspect that practically makes or breaks the game for you. The Batmobile. I myself share a love-hate relationship with it. Let me put it this way, the Batmobile, as a gameplay aspect, is pretty damn cool. Racing through Gotham in the fast paced crime chasing vehicle through an open world. However, as cool as it is, it's undeniably shoved down your throat. To clarify, the Batmobile is a mode of transport, so why the hell am I using it for everything else as well? Quest, puzzles, indoors, outdoors, boss battles. Eventually, it got to the point where I found myself avoiding use of the batmobile as much as possible because I just wanted to be Batman. Not to mention, the tank drones and helicopters are gathered in hordes to force the player to be use the batmobile more often. Not only is that annoying in terms of taking choice away from the player, it's annoying in that it takes away the essence of being Batman, the master strategist, hand to hand master, with a utility belt full of awesome crap, who always wins via his wit.
    Really, that's what the Arkham games thrived on, capturing the essence of being the feared Dark knight.
    Does this game do that?
    When you're playing as Batman, yes, since not much has changed in terms of Batman's gameplay, I'll list the changes that really stuck out. The new Fear Multi Takedown REALLY captures that feeling of being Batman, jumping out of nowhere to take out one crook then taking out the other while he's still too shocked to attack.
    In terms of writing and what not, Batman is very much himself, breaking bones, solving mysteries with high tech, pushing onward no matter how bad the odds are.
    In terms of the sidequests, I was taken by surprise by a lot of the villains. Notably Man-Bat, and Pyg were ones I didn't expect. Nightwing showing up was great too, though he didn't really get enough of a role as he should. Honestly, a lot of characters you'd hope would be in there were either absent or just plain cameos.
    As for the graphics, awesome.
    As for the boss battles, horrid.
    As for the story... as a comic book fan, let me put it this way, for the most part it's damn good, but it felt tainted by ghost-writing from Jeph loeb.
    Notably, there are parts where everything just feels... forced. Batman neutralizing the blast, seemingly giving his life, only for the batmobile to save him at the last second. The situation where the cowl is removed is the exact kind of situation where Batman is known for turning the tide last second. Arkham Knight's identity being obvious, he's basically just saying everything he said AFTER he was revealed to be Red Hood in the comics . In fact, now that I think about it. The Arkham Knight himself was pretty much unnecessary to the story, except to shoehorn in a more powerful foe. Especially considering the highlights of the original Knightfall arc were what happened AFTER the Bat was broken, with the then new criminal Bane, and Bruce's replacement going murderous. The most entertaining parts of the story are against Scarecrow, who made for quite the antagonist on his own. I also loved Joker in this one, even from the grave still managing to cause chaos and torment everyone

    In the end, the game could have easily been a 9 for me, ironically though, a lot of Arkham Knight's flaws came not from what it didn't do, but what it did. The Batmobile may have been awesome, but there were times where I wanted to be Batman, the militia may have been formidable, but they not only took away exploration, but in doing so took away the player's ability to be a fearsome creature of the night by limiting the number of ways to tackle the situation. There is a sidequest to lessen the militia presence, however, so it really depends on how willing you are to do said sidequest.
    Again, Arkham Knight is a great game, but there is a lot of crap you have to be willing to tolerate in order to get to the parts that make it great.    … Expand
  69. RvwFromUpHere
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    Who: The F***ing Batman

    What: The most Joker filled game of the trilogy Where: A Gotham abandoned by all of those pesky civilians always getting in Batman's way When: A time where the Batmobile is your greatest (and sometimes only) ally Why: This game is a must play for any fan of the franchise, video games in general are Batman. If you don't have a game console but like Batman    Who: The F***ing Batman

    What: The most Joker filled game of the trilogy

    Where: A Gotham abandoned by all of those pesky civilians always getting in Batman's way

    When: A time where the Batmobile is your greatest (and sometimes only) ally

    Why: This game is a must play for any fan of the franchise, video games in general are Batman. If you don't have a game console but like Batman even a little bit, buy one and get this game.    … Expand
  70. 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.
  71. FadeOutAgain
    Jul 4, 2015
    9
    The Good:
    Best game so far in the series from a technical and gameplay standpoint
    Decent story with good closure, goes places not gone before Batmobile is a great addition Lot of little things here and there which make the experience, won't spoil them Feels like an end to the Rocksteady trilogy (No one needs to mention the disaster which was Arkham Origins) The Bad: BATMOBILE,    The Good:
    Best game so far in the series from a technical and gameplay standpoint
    Decent story with good closure, goes places not gone before
    Batmobile is a great addition
    Lot of little things here and there which make the experience, won't spoil them
    Feels like an end to the Rocksteady trilogy (No one needs to mention the disaster which was Arkham Origins)

    The Bad:
    BATMOBILE, BATMOBILE, BATMOBILE. It is featured way too prominently, almost half of missions are done mainly in it. The tank battles kill the arkham mood, and the racing levels don't work as the car, although great, isn't the best handling wise. If they only cut down on the use of the bat mobile it'd be an awesome luxury, instead it's an annoying crutch.
    LOAD TIMES. Terrible, especially if it's an area where you fail repeatedly.
    Riddler trophies (Personal opinon), there are too many and are required for the secret ending and fighting The Riddler. I know it's an arkham tradition, but there are too many and it's really tedious collecting them.    … Expand
  72. psychobudgie
    Jul 3, 2015
    7
    A potentially fantastic game ruined completely by a complete overreliance on using the batmobile. If I wanted to play a tank game I'd have bought a tank game. The 30% of the game that actually features Batman is great though.
  73. GrumpyReviewer
    Aug 12, 2015
    8
    Arkham Knight is a great game and a great Batman Game. And, in my personal opinion, a much better game than Arkham City (which I do think is a bit overrated). I think Rocksteady did a fantastic work with the franchise on this new generation giving 'more of the same' in the best possible way. And with a plus: the batmobile.

    The batmobile is the big thing about AK. It's like the game    Arkham Knight is a great game and a great Batman Game. And, in my personal opinion, a much better game than Arkham City (which I do think is a bit overrated). I think Rocksteady did a fantastic work with the franchise on this new generation giving 'more of the same' in the best possible way. And with a plus: the batmobile.

    The batmobile is the big thing about AK. It's like the game keeps giving you excuses to drive, meaning that AK is more of a ground experience other than a rooftop experience. But it comes with a price. Some missions make driving feel clunky and frustrating. I did not like the Riddler's racing missions, for instance.

    The main story is interesting and has nice twists. Mark Hamill does an incredible work as the Joker and the game had several moments that got me in awe, saying to myself "wow, this is cool". It's a fantastic game that everyone should play.

    My ONLY problem with the game, though - something that is kind of a deal-breaker - is the way the game forces you to achieve a certain % in order to finish. And for a sand-box game I think this is quite questionable. If a player decides to do only the main story, they should be allowed to do so. AK does not allow that. Even if you finish the main story you are FORCED to complete more than 80% of the sidequests in order to see an ending AT ALL. And I'm not talking about watching the good ending, like so many games do. I'm talking about ACTUALLY SEEING THE CREDITS ROLL. If you don't reach the quota, you don't finish the game. It's simple as that. And that's BULLSH*T.    … Expand
  74. HitmanStryker
    Jul 19, 2015
    9
    Back in 2007, the little unknown studio, known as RockSteady Studios was given the opportunity to work on Batman Arkham Asylum. The game was a phenomenal success and garnered critical acclaim which surpassed any other Batman franchise. Fast forward seven years and three games later and we have come full circle to Batman Arkham Knight, a villain set on destroying Batman while ScarecrowBack in 2007, the little unknown studio, known as RockSteady Studios was given the opportunity to work on Batman Arkham Asylum. The game was a phenomenal success and garnered critical acclaim which surpassed any other Batman franchise. Fast forward seven years and three games later and we have come full circle to Batman Arkham Knight, a villain set on destroying Batman while Scarecrow seeks the destruction of Gotham to watch Batman suffer.

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

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

    This game is worth getting and a great ending to the series.    … Expand
  75. rdekoch
    Aug 27, 2015
    5
    I understand some of the decisions made in this game but wtf with heavy reliance on the Batmobile. I loved Arkam City. This feels tedious. I'm disappointed in this game.
  76. mcmunsta
    Jul 24, 2015
    10
    I absolutely loved the game, I'm giving it a 10 as it hit all the things I love in a game. Suspense, action, difficulty, STORYLINE...Batman Arkham Night hit all the right buttons for me. I have beat the game and I'll probably play it again at a later time. Great game. If you like the batman serious or comics in general I consider this an absolute must play! Great Job Rocksteady and WB.
  77. 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
  78. Arcendus
    Jul 27, 2015
    9
    Yeah yeah, they blundered the PC release. The fact that people retaliate by using game reviews just speaks to how pathetic some of the gaming community has become. I don't blame PC gamers for feeling betrayed, but speak that on the PC review of the game because the PS4 release is absolutely phenomenal. There's also the fact that metacritic allows for a review score of 0, which is absurd.Yeah yeah, they blundered the PC release. The fact that people retaliate by using game reviews just speaks to how pathetic some of the gaming community has become. I don't blame PC gamers for feeling betrayed, but speak that on the PC review of the game because the PS4 release is absolutely phenomenal. There's also the fact that metacritic allows for a review score of 0, which is absurd. The only games out there worthy of a 0 are the ones that fry your system when you insert the disc. Then we have all the other people who are rating the game a 10 when they'd otherwise give it an 8/9 just to combat all those people who rated it 0 for all the wrong reasons. This place is an absolute cluster and, while I give the game an enthusiastic 9/10 and have plenty to say about it, I sincerely suggest if you're reading this that you look elsewhere for game reviews. But then again, this place seems founded on the idea of people shouting their opinion and not many people actually listening to them to get an idea for the game, because they know to do so would be pretty insane when considering the amount of stupidity being shelled around here.… Expand
  79. Joeizzle
    Jul 26, 2015
    10
    Cant, believe the user score is that low, but haters Will hate i suppose. This is imo the best Batman game ive ever played. And ive played the other 2 from rocksteady. The story is awesome, which is the biggest Reason why i play any game at all. it seems like They put focus on the most interesting villains which suits me just fine. The batmobile feature is cool and it Was about time too,Cant, believe the user score is that low, but haters Will hate i suppose. This is imo the best Batman game ive ever played. And ive played the other 2 from rocksteady. The story is awesome, which is the biggest Reason why i play any game at all. it seems like They put focus on the most interesting villains which suits me just fine. The batmobile feature is cool and it Was about time too, cant beat tanks with knuckles. the flow between Entering and exiting the batmobile is so incredibly good. You can torpedo out of the it anytime and land in it everywhere. (Exept on certain missions) graphics are amazing and its some of the best, if not the best ive seen on my ps4. Combat is almost the same but somehow better than the last games. Overall just better in every Way compared to the other 2.… Expand
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. rafaaguilera
    Jul 12, 2015
    8
    The main gameplay novelty now is the batmobile. It was well implemented, comes in hand to cross faster the big open world and is used as key to some really creative puzzles and boss battles. The successive shooting sequences against the tanks can get tiresome, but it doesn't hurt the game overall.
    My only complaint was that you need to do 100% of the missions to see the definitive ending,    The main gameplay novelty now is the batmobile. It was well implemented, comes in hand to cross faster the big open world and is used as key to some really creative puzzles and boss battles. The successive shooting sequences against the tanks can get tiresome, but it doesn't hurt the game overall.
    My only complaint was that you need to do 100% of the missions to see the definitive ending, because the game is not really over after defeating the scarecrow in the main story. The majority of these tasks are fun and interesting enough to motivate us to complete it, but have to collect all the Riddler's trophies is a pain in the a**!!!!! It's hard work and nothing pleasant to do. I tried, but i couldn't deal with it and got frustrated because i really wanted to see the conclusion to the story. Besides that, if you enjoyed the past two games, everything you love about them is here: beautiful graphics, great action sequences, creative puzzles, good writing and amazing characters. Highly recommended and a satisfying conclusion to this trilogy.    … Expand
  84. Renju
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    Arkham Knight being the first game I've played in the Arkham game series, it is undoubtedly one of the best games in the console. The amount of content is huge as I have played for two days straight and it feels like I barely touched the surface. The graphics and visuals are amazing and the only downside being that the batmobile controls can be a bit difficult in the beginning and the tankArkham Knight being the first game I've played in the Arkham game series, it is undoubtedly one of the best games in the console. The amount of content is huge as I have played for two days straight and it feels like I barely touched the surface. The graphics and visuals are amazing and the only downside being that the batmobile controls can be a bit difficult in the beginning and the tank battles also feel repetitive at times. Honestly, I'd give a rating of 9/10 but seeing a lot of unfair and idiotic zeroes for such a great game, I think it deserves a perfect score.… Expand
  85. 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.
  86. me5ut
    Aug 30, 2015
    8
    characters,environment, graphs are 10/10. The missions a bit repetitive, and bat-mobile usage (in many missions) especially the tank mode is boring 10/6 , combats are not bad, map is big enough. Not a best PS4 game, but a best batman game ever , in overall 10/8.
  87. DekuSeb1234
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    I don't understand what's up with all the bad ratings. I've been playing this game for about a week and its quickly become one of my favorite games. The biggest complaint is about the bat mobile being overused. I'm at about 75%, and I can honestly say the bat mobile hasn't been forced onto me in any way. Actually, I wouldn't have minded if their was MORE bat mobile, since every time it wasI don't understand what's up with all the bad ratings. I've been playing this game for about a week and its quickly become one of my favorite games. The biggest complaint is about the bat mobile being overused. I'm at about 75%, and I can honestly say the bat mobile hasn't been forced onto me in any way. Actually, I wouldn't have minded if their was MORE bat mobile, since every time it was implemented in the story, it was super fun. Anyone in their right mind wouldn't give this game less than a 7, even if the bat mobile is overused, because the mechanics are the same as the other ones, except better. I know it's hard to trust some random guy on the Internet, but if you even slightly like the other one, buy this game.… Expand
  88. Truberton
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    I think the game is great, the plot is interesting and makes me want to keep playing the main mission, but at the same time the side missions are so fun, i don't understand why people hate the batmobile, i for one enjoy rollin round town
  89. Rebelarch
    Sep 12, 2017
    1
    The game is a mess of unorganized content thrown at you at without any design. It's a far cry away from the clever level design of Arkham asylum that actually asked you to problem solve.
  90. DudeUnknown
    Jul 11, 2015
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, and personally, would give it a 10. However, although it doesn't seem to affect me much, there are obvious and important problems. The combat and stealth are just like Arkham City, in general, and so is a lot of the game. This is a good and bad thing. Lack of originality, however Arkham City was heavily praised for this system, which was (and, in my opinion,I really enjoyed this game, and personally, would give it a 10. However, although it doesn't seem to affect me much, there are obvious and important problems. The combat and stealth are just like Arkham City, in general, and so is a lot of the game. This is a good and bad thing. Lack of originality, however Arkham City was heavily praised for this system, which was (and, in my opinion, still is) amazing. Which was actually really similar to Assassin's Creed, although I haven't seen much negativity about that (and at the same time I don't know which one developed the combat first). There was also the Batmobile, a common problem. It took over the game often. I really liked it, but there was still too much of it in the game. The storyline is great, and it's a really long one (the full thing, however the main story is just over average in length, but a very good story no matter how far you go). With the combination of the quality storyline and the decent open world, it makes for a huge game. Arkham City still remains slightly better, but Arkham Knight is a good game.… Expand
  91. AnimeKing
    Jul 29, 2015
    6
    Its a fun game but the car parts in the game are just bad, also some of the combos in the game are kinda if'y. like the shield guys, my combo sometimes works and sometimes he just jumps right past them or runs oup there shield but no slam, but thats a small issue i worked around.
    Its really not bad but the car is just not needed.
  92. DangerGecko
    Jul 5, 2015
    9
    Arkham Knight doesn't have an amazing story compared to Arkham City, but it is a fitting end to the Arkham trilogy. The graphics are amazing on the PS4 which is what I played the game on. The frame rate was overall pretty stable at 30 fps. I only experienced a handful of frame rate dips during my playthrough. John Noble and Kevin Conroy were great as Scarecrow and Batman, too.Sometimes, IArkham Knight doesn't have an amazing story compared to Arkham City, but it is a fitting end to the Arkham trilogy. The graphics are amazing on the PS4 which is what I played the game on. The frame rate was overall pretty stable at 30 fps. I only experienced a handful of frame rate dips during my playthrough. John Noble and Kevin Conroy were great as Scarecrow and Batman, too.Sometimes, I felt like what I was doing wasn't moving the story along, and some moments were absolutely amazing.… Expand
  93. TheDude-
    Aug 2, 2015
    9
    Arkham Knight is an awesome game with a fantastic story and characters which create a gripping and suspenseful atmosphere as the game moves along. The game play is of course just great the combat is very fun and exciting also there are many upgrades and abilities to improve on an already awesome game play system.
  94. Proctorious
    Jul 6, 2015
    7
    Batman: Arkham Knight is a game that I wanted to blow me away, did it? not really, it's a same that is rushed, sloppy and overall, an impressive game but a complete mess. The story isn't very impressive, the Arkham Knight is just a ridiculous let down and the ending is just stupid, Scarecrow isn't really used at all and you meet him like twice, I adored the previous three games but thisBatman: Arkham Knight is a game that I wanted to blow me away, did it? not really, it's a same that is rushed, sloppy and overall, an impressive game but a complete mess. The story isn't very impressive, the Arkham Knight is just a ridiculous let down and the ending is just stupid, Scarecrow isn't really used at all and you meet him like twice, I adored the previous three games but this one did not do much for me, except for the environment, graphics and gameplay, story wise was just a big no.… Expand
  95. Alca_Traz
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    Best Batman game so far. i can play like a whole day after buying the game. And i even forget to continue to play the witcher 3. LOL

    Can't explain about the graphic, it's awesome in every detail. The storyline is great. the best thing in this new batman game is the BATMOBILE!! it's quite hard in the first time actually. The way we solve The Riddler puzze with batmobile is enjoyable.
  96. gowoojin
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    The best ending. Batman was the most tidy endings in history. Batmobile complaints but-- but the brilliant directing and screenplay weave make you forget it.
  97. DarkSlayer786
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    Be the batman ! The term says it all my experience with this game was amazing Predator roams and combat feel better than ever with the few new tweaks the city is alive thugs everywhere amazing and interesting story [wouldnt spoil it for you ] access to the batmobile is the one of the best parts and my only complaint because firing missles in 'tank' is mode is the most un batman thing otherBe the batman ! The term says it all my experience with this game was amazing Predator roams and combat feel better than ever with the few new tweaks the city is alive thugs everywhere amazing and interesting story [wouldnt spoil it for you ] access to the batmobile is the one of the best parts and my only complaint because firing missles in 'tank' is mode is the most un batman thing other than that top notch highly recommended… Expand
  98. GreyAllan
    Jul 8, 2015
    7
    A little bit of the same, but that doesn't make this a game you don't want to play. Bigger, not especially better. As a fan of Arkham City, play this if you want more of the same with a nice storyline.
  99. ccward1993
    Jul 9, 2015
    6
    Okay so i had very high hopes for this game for a number of reason, first of all the release was pushed back several times to allow the developers to make sure that this game was all that it could be. Also this game was advertised as all of Gothams worst villains coming together to take down the bat with Scarecrow being the leader and then the arkham knight as well. However it was not thatOkay so i had very high hopes for this game for a number of reason, first of all the release was pushed back several times to allow the developers to make sure that this game was all that it could be. Also this game was advertised as all of Gothams worst villains coming together to take down the bat with Scarecrow being the leader and then the arkham knight as well. However it was not that at all. I was expecting it to take me some time to get through the game but the main story is very short and I finished this game in 3 days which is a little disappointed given all the hype about it. People are complaining about the Batmobile and while yes it is a bit much at times that was this games big selling point, the thing that the developers pushed the most so it would make sense that you would have to use it more in the game, I personally think they should have had it in the game but not made it such a bug part of the gameplay snd story line. I would have loved to go back to the bat cave since that element was introduced in Arkham Origins (yes i know different developers). I was expecting this game to rival Arkham City with its game play, intricate story line, multiple interesting side missions, new gadgets but it fell short of mu expectations, I personally think this game was way to over hyped. I did not enjoy it as much as I thought I would and I have enjoyed all of the other games even Origins. One user wrote that is wasn't Batman: Askham Knight it was Batmoble: Arkham Knight which is entirely true. There is so much more I could say but it would border on spoilers and if you love the franchise you should play this game and form your own opinion.… Expand
  100. Tinko
    Jul 11, 2015
    10
    Best Batman Game Ever ! Game of the Year 2015! Just love this awesome game on my PS4! Witcher 3 was good, but Batman Arkman Knight is new level for videogames and very best superhero game in history. 10/10

    Batman + Rocksteady = Masterpiece
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#12 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

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