Batman: Arkham VR

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Iczer
    May 6, 2017
    9
    A truly fantastic little game. It's very short but what you get in that time is extremely well polished and creative. The short story is extended with extras to figure out and discover when revisiting the completed levels. This is a return to Batman as more of a detective than Batman as a kick-everybody's-ass super hero. It reminded me of watching the old Adam West Batman show as a kid andA truly fantastic little game. It's very short but what you get in that time is extremely well polished and creative. The short story is extended with extras to figure out and discover when revisiting the completed levels. This is a return to Batman as more of a detective than Batman as a kick-everybody's-ass super hero. It reminded me of watching the old Adam West Batman show as a kid and solving puzzles with the help of the Bat-computer. It is however a very dark game, as in creepy and sad. It's a must have experience though for any PSVR owner. I can only hope more is on the way from Rocksteady.… Expand
  2. joaopontesvaz
    Jun 2, 2017
    7
    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.4 Gameplay: 7.0 Fun/Story: 7.0

    A great Virtual Reality show with very nice graphics, very immersive, with good definition and nice textures. Despite that gameplay is too limited and linear. Very low duration (about an hour).
  3. Righter
    Jan 21, 2018
    5
    Yes, it IS good, and it'll tickle you if you're a Batman fan but it's ridiculously short. How short? Well, you're in Wayne Manor, then you're in the Batcave, then a crime Scene, then the morgue, then on top of a building to interrogate Penguin, then you're trapped in a cage, then you're in Arkham, then it ends. That's it. That's absolutely it. If money is no object, then sure - enjoy theYes, it IS good, and it'll tickle you if you're a Batman fan but it's ridiculously short. How short? Well, you're in Wayne Manor, then you're in the Batcave, then a crime Scene, then the morgue, then on top of a building to interrogate Penguin, then you're trapped in a cage, then you're in Arkham, then it ends. That's it. That's absolutely it. If money is no object, then sure - enjoy the short experience, but if you care about money at all, then ONLY buy it when it's on sale. It really should have been a free download.… Expand
  4. Bitek
    Dec 28, 2017
    7
    Good but just too short for me. There is not enough content in the game. Get the game on sale or at discounted price. it is awesome just way too short trip into batman's world.
  5. GuybT23
    Jan 3, 2018
    6
    Beautiful but this is a demo that is sold at a price too high. I hope a complete version will come out and the money of those who took this will be scaled up.
  6. kch3691
    Dec 18, 2017
    8
    Batman Arkham VR is probably one of the best introductions to VR for first time players. You move from room to room solving puzzles and generally just messing around with stuff. I would love to see a bigger project from this same developer.
  7. Jameel
    Dec 7, 2016
    10
    Excellent VR game even it's short around one hour but you will like it

    Great Great Great Idea

    Congratulations Rocksteady

    You made best Batman Games ever made
  8. anakinsolo
    Oct 13, 2016
    9
    This game is a great showpiece for what VR can do and what a full fledged game could look like from a AAA developer in the future. Unfortunately the game is very short, but there is some added replay-ability with riddeler trophies to find once the game has been completed. With a $20 price tag, I still think the game is definitely worth buying as it's the most engaging and fun VR experienceThis game is a great showpiece for what VR can do and what a full fledged game could look like from a AAA developer in the future. Unfortunately the game is very short, but there is some added replay-ability with riddeler trophies to find once the game has been completed. With a $20 price tag, I still think the game is definitely worth buying as it's the most engaging and fun VR experience I've had so far, not to mention it's the best looking PSVR game… Expand
  9. nastybutler224
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    If you are new to VR this game should without a doubt be your first purchase! Only $20 new and provides one of the most immersive and breathtaking VR experiences. The story is cannon with the previous arkham game, so it's pretty dark(remember batman was infected with the joker virus). This game was a smooth and polished experience from start to finish without causing any motion sickness orIf you are new to VR this game should without a doubt be your first purchase! Only $20 new and provides one of the most immersive and breathtaking VR experiences. The story is cannon with the previous arkham game, so it's pretty dark(remember batman was infected with the joker virus). This game was a smooth and polished experience from start to finish without causing any motion sickness or discomfort. The ONLY possible down side is the length of the game is extremely short , I finished the story in one night. BUT, after completing it the first time tons of riddler puzzles appear throughout the world that were thoroughly enjoyable, because I simply was begging for a reason to put on the cowl and enter arkham vr again.… Expand
  10. FoxAllmighty
    Nov 2, 2016
    8
    First VR game that made me go "WOW". Feels great with the move controllers, looks stunning (compared to everything else VR offers right now). Love the feeling when you can just keep spamming those batarangs in the batcave.
  11. yghtim
    Nov 19, 2016
    10
    I have played a lot of games on the oculus rift and playstation vr. In my opinion this is the coolest experience iv'e ever had in VR. I did miss some sort of action in the game but it is still the best VR game so far in my opinion. The games length might not be the longest one but the price its asking for is totally worth the experience.

    Thanks to the Batcave, hidden objects and puzzels    I have played a lot of games on the oculus rift and playstation vr. In my opinion this is the coolest experience iv'e ever had in VR. I did miss some sort of action in the game but it is still the best VR game so far in my opinion. The games length might not be the longest one but the price its asking for is totally worth the experience.

    Thanks to the Batcave, hidden objects and puzzels this game has a huge replay value, i have spent more hours into this game than i have with a lot of 60 dollar games. The Graphics are incredible and looking The Joker straight in the eyes is incredibly realistic.

    You want the best VR game for Motion controls then look no further!    … Expand
  12. likevin96
    Dec 28, 2016
    8
    Pros:
    - Best use of VR I have ever seen
    - Best looking VR game I have played - I really felt like the Batman - Ending is phenomenal as an experience - The Batcave was very well-designed Cons: - Transitions are sloppy - Way too short. Way, way too short - even for a $20 game While I can't deny that this was the best use of VR I have seen yet, it is very difficult to justify    Pros:
    - Best use of VR I have ever seen
    - Best looking VR game I have played
    - I really felt like the Batman
    - Ending is phenomenal as an experience
    - The Batcave was very well-designed

    Cons:
    - Transitions are sloppy
    - Way too short. Way, way too short - even for a $20 game

    While I can't deny that this was the best use of VR I have seen yet, it is very difficult to justify the price.

    True Score: 7.8    … Expand
  13. MADRICKY97
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    WHAT A BLAST!!!!

    Believe me this an absolute , no THE absolute gaming experience!!! After the first two or three seconds , boom ,your in the zone!!! And it s crazy, voir yourself incarnate for almost the real batman, AWESOME!!!! 10/10 that no need to argue on this!!!Graphics are 10/10 and gameplay and immersive blast 10/10! Go get one fast or you pass just to near from the    WHAT A BLAST!!!!

    Believe me this an absolute , no THE absolute gaming experience!!!

    After the first two or three seconds , boom ,your in the zone!!! And it s crazy, voir yourself incarnate for almost the real batman, AWESOME!!!!

    10/10 that no need to argue on this!!!Graphics are 10/10 and gameplay and immersive blast 10/10!

    Go get one fast or you pass just to near from the biggest step in gaming for the two last decades !!

    Ricky from QC    … Expand
  14. Labassa
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    If you ever wanted to be batman this is only way to do it. The sense of immersion and the sights you will behold will wow you. This is something any gamer or comic book can should try.
  15. NikolayG
    Dec 13, 2016
    10
    The single most incredible gaming experience I have ever had since a friend first gave me floppy disks of Doom 24 years ago. It is hard to describe. I have tried another PS4 VR game, Robinson's Journey, which is fine, but Batman somehow convey a sense of weight and substance to the environments and characters that makes everything seem much more as if it is really there. You just feelThe single most incredible gaming experience I have ever had since a friend first gave me floppy disks of Doom 24 years ago. It is hard to describe. I have tried another PS4 VR game, Robinson's Journey, which is fine, but Batman somehow convey a sense of weight and substance to the environments and characters that makes everything seem much more as if it is really there. You just feel overwhelmed and surrounded by a gritty but beautiful city - everything from the fallen leaves and rain puddles to the zeppelins overhead, to the bricks inches from your eyes as you stand on a fire escape peering into windows, to the strength and substance of Nightwing and Robin who are perfectly animated in the most natural way possible - it must all be motion capture. This is not even to mention the beautiful lighting and sound.

    Right away with the opening, witnessing Batman's origin as your parents fall dead to your left and right is the most meaningful way to experience that origin tragedy. The use this game makes not only of the VR headset, but of the move controllers which have you reaching and turning objects in the game, taking things from and handing things to other characters, as well as the use the game makes of the PS4 camera which allows you to literally in the real world walk left to right about 7 feet and front to back as far back as my living room allowed before I hit the sofa, also lends a visceral sense that you are really in this other palpable credible concrete place.

    The gameplay is not Arkham City or Arkham Asylum gameplay. This is not an action game. It is traditional point-and-click style adventure game where you move around first person MYST style (except for the area in which you can actually walk back and forth and toward and away from the camera), utilizing gameplay where you search for and put together clues including one cool scene in which you reassemble a smashed bomb detonator by manipulating the broken pieces with your hands and put them together like a 3D jigsaw puzzle. I almost didn't buy this game due to the MYST style movement but now I realize it is to prevent nausea which, in VR games, can become a real issue. I was unprepared for how much that MYST style movement just did not bother me, partly because within a small area you always can walk around.

    The game is short but when you consider the sheer massive amount of detail - more than in any game I've ever seen - you realize that a great deal of work went into this. I prefer a shorter game that is so strikingly beautiful and full of minute detail, over a longer more stylized game with simplified environments.

    Finally, the puzzles are enjoyable but not very difficult. I would prefer a choice of difficulty levels that makes puzzles more difficult on the harder setting. The voice acting, including Mark Hammill as The Joker, is as good as it gets. The character animations are perfect.

    My strong advice is to get this game.    … Expand
  16. toaplan
    Nov 18, 2016
    8
    The best 2-hour game I've ever played, even beats Journey. It also looks stunningly gorgeous on the PS4 Pro. I'd give this a 10, if it was a full game. Adding driving sections in the Batmobile & Batwing and possibly some combat would also improve the game. The movement system (teleportation) is too restrictive, I wanted so much to move more freely in the beautiful world. As it is, it'sThe best 2-hour game I've ever played, even beats Journey. It also looks stunningly gorgeous on the PS4 Pro. I'd give this a 10, if it was a full game. Adding driving sections in the Batmobile & Batwing and possibly some combat would also improve the game. The movement system (teleportation) is too restrictive, I wanted so much to move more freely in the beautiful world. As it is, it's still an amazing and unforgettable experience that unfortunately is over way too soon, leaving you desperate for more. Please Rocksteady, give us a full Batman VR game...… Expand
  17. vulkman
    Oct 16, 2016
    9
    Amazing experience. This is the first time I can really say I experienced something in VR that I have never experienced before anywhere else. The only bad thing about this game is that it's way too short to satisfy your hunger, but how bad of a thing is this really?
  18. JowyBlight
    Oct 19, 2016
    8
    This game is what should have been in the launch bundle. It feels great with the 2 move controllers. The game is very short and leaves me wanting more but only $20. Grabbing my crotch and then throwing batarangs is awesome.
  19. joebotz
    Nov 11, 2016
    10
    Graphics are incredible with great story line. Needs a full fleshed out game. It's like having just a taste and I want more. This is number 1 or 2 on my list of must have games
  20. JediL1c1ous
    Nov 9, 2016
    10
    Best PS VR game in every way, so far. The only downside is that it's short. In my opinion it does have some decent replay-ability though just because the experience is so good and there's collectables that provide more eye candy. It shows just how fun and immersive VR can be while PS VR can in fact produce some quality graphics, even on the base PS4. Excited for more full versions ofBest PS VR game in every way, so far. The only downside is that it's short. In my opinion it does have some decent replay-ability though just because the experience is so good and there's collectables that provide more eye candy. It shows just how fun and immersive VR can be while PS VR can in fact produce some quality graphics, even on the base PS4. Excited for more full versions of games just as good as this and adding the power of the PS4 Pro!… Expand
  21. DoubleTripple
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Stunning showcase of VR potential. Batman VR will leave you wanting more, since the experience is so short, but its worth every penny. Things like character gallery which would be something completely irrelevant in non vr game is turned into fascinating experience. Staring into Killer Crocs face makes you almost feel his foul breath on your face. Yes, i want more, it could be longer,Stunning showcase of VR potential. Batman VR will leave you wanting more, since the experience is so short, but its worth every penny. Things like character gallery which would be something completely irrelevant in non vr game is turned into fascinating experience. Staring into Killer Crocs face makes you almost feel his foul breath on your face. Yes, i want more, it could be longer, visuals could be slightly better etc etc. but this is still one of the best ps vr experiences you can have right now.… Expand
  22. carlosrossi
    Oct 23, 2016
    8
    Another solid launch title with an intense immersive plunge into the world of Gotham. It definitely suffers in the graphic department at times but the actual depth of the world is AMAZING. The controls work about 80% of the time as sometimes certain gestures aren't recognized by the camera, or maybe I'm just doing it wrong sometimes. Besides that, the story is pretty cool and the controlsAnother solid launch title with an intense immersive plunge into the world of Gotham. It definitely suffers in the graphic department at times but the actual depth of the world is AMAZING. The controls work about 80% of the time as sometimes certain gestures aren't recognized by the camera, or maybe I'm just doing it wrong sometimes. Besides that, the story is pretty cool and the controls are really cool as you can use all of Batman's familiar gadgets. I wish we could control things like the batmobile / batwing but honestly it's still a pretty cool game for any level of Batman fan!… Expand
  23. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    6
    It's fun, but way too short. It looks amazing, and there are plenty of cool moments. I just wished they did more with the concept.
  24. ersin
    Nov 2, 2016
    2
    There must be a reason why there is no demo for this game and it is only available as a download and no Bluray. Because it is nothing more than a demo for 20 bucks.
  25. EmirKhorasani
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    Buy this game. Send the message that this is what we want from PSVR. A beautiful, immersive experience as the Batman. The only conceivable negative is that the game is very short, which is compensated for by its $20 price point.

    Arkham VR is an incredible experience, full of hidden goodies and easter eggs that reward the player for exploring this beautiful rendition of Gotham. I cannot    Buy this game. Send the message that this is what we want from PSVR. A beautiful, immersive experience as the Batman. The only conceivable negative is that the game is very short, which is compensated for by its $20 price point.

    Arkham VR is an incredible experience, full of hidden goodies and easter eggs that reward the player for exploring this beautiful rendition of Gotham. I cannot wait for more PSVR Games like this.    … Expand
  26. HappySpaceInvdr
    Jan 12, 2017
    2
    Utter rip-off. This is no more than a demo that should have been free with the PSVR headset. It lasts just under 1 hour and the gameplay is extremely primitive: you can only move by focusing on a distant icon, and then pressing a button. Whenever you're travelling to a location in the BatMobile or BatWing, there's not even a cut scene... the screen just fades to black and all you getUtter rip-off. This is no more than a demo that should have been free with the PSVR headset. It lasts just under 1 hour and the gameplay is extremely primitive: you can only move by focusing on a distant icon, and then pressing a button. Whenever you're travelling to a location in the BatMobile or BatWing, there's not even a cut scene... the screen just fades to black and all you get is sound!!

    Honestly, many of the PSVR demos last longer than this and are more fun (e.g. the Resident Evil 7 demo).

    For the same price, DriveClub VR has given me much more entertainment (but maybe I'm fortunate that I don't get motion sickness?).

    Save your money - this will probably be available free on PS+ before long.    … Expand
  27. pedrorebelo2001
    Oct 14, 2016
    10
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  28. wesker2012
    May 30, 2018
    7
    The locations were atmospheric and the overall design of the gameplay was good. I had issues with the tracking which made the game less enjoyable than it could have been. It also made me a bit nauseous. The visuals were also more blurry than other games which detracted from the experience.
  29. Voodoo123
    May 11, 2018
    6
    +Be batman!!
    +Excellent visuals
    +Great detective style gameplay
    -Very short 'point and click adventure' style experience
    -Teleport movement is very limited

    Impressive and high quality VR 'Batman experience' marred only by its short length (1 hour or so). Definitely worth a try! For me this would score higher had it not been such bad value for money...
  30. BaronMonaco
    Nov 20, 2016
    8
    This was one of the star titles of the PS VR launch, so is this a good advocate for the technology ?

    Technically the game is pretty good with great recognition of movements and some of the most beautiful graphics you will encounter on VR (at this point), there's absolutely no motion sickness and you can play the game for several hours straight. The only setback is some minor collision    This was one of the star titles of the PS VR launch, so is this a good advocate for the technology ?

    Technically the game is pretty good with great recognition of movements and some of the most beautiful graphics you will encounter on VR (at this point), there's absolutely no motion sickness and you can play the game for several hours straight. The only setback is some minor collision issues when you hold an object in your hands.

    Concerning the gameplay it's mainly puzzle solving where you use the different gadgets of the batman to advance further in the story, those puzzles are clever while logical so you shouldn't encountered any frustration from those.

    The story is set between Arkham City and Arkham Knight and it's quite enjoyable for any Batman aficionado.But the main issue of this game is its length, count between 1 and 2 hours to finish the main story, of course the riddler puzzles will add 2 more hours but for a 20 €/$ price tag its still way too short.

    In conclusion Batman Arkham VR is a good example of how great VR is and all the possibilities it opens. But the industry must have a better idea of the price compared to the value as this game is worth closer to a 10$/€ pricetag in my opinion due to its small length.    … Expand
  31. SgtPepperr
    Oct 27, 2016
    8
    It is a very cool game with an unexpected twist at the end. You really do feel like batman when playing this, but overall you can only get an hour of game play out of it. If you go back for the collectibles then another hour, but Im just not sure if 20 dollars is worth that much game play.
  32. RandomLetters27
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Don't let anyone tell you it's too short to be worth $20. For the previous 30+ years of gaming, experiencing this in VR would have been the absolute best way you could possibly spend $20.

    The menu screen -alone- is my VR showcase for new people. This game looks incredible. Good character moments, good scale moments, good hand-interactive puzzles, good only-in-VR    Amazing game. Don't let anyone tell you it's too short to be worth $20. For the previous 30+ years of gaming, experiencing this in VR would have been the absolute best way you could possibly spend $20.

    The menu screen -alone- is my VR showcase for new people. This game looks incredible.
    Good character moments, good scale moments, good hand-interactive puzzles, good only-in-VR Riddler puzzles, fight scene that instantly defines what fighting games in VR will be - basically everything that VR does right, this game demonstrates right out of the gate. It's clearly a launch title in that way, showcasing a lot of neat variety while not intended to dive into great depth on any one piece.

    Sure it's short, and it still beats the pants off of nearly every gaming experience you've ever had, at a fraction of the price. Play it immediately, even if you're not a Batman fan in the slightest (I'm not, I can only imagine it would be even more incredible if you were!).    … Expand
  33. Termin8ter
    Dec 8, 2016
    7
    So here we are. Rocksteady's final Batman Arkham game before they move on to new projects. Arkham VR is a strange beast. It abandons the free-flowing combat system that it's predecessor's aspoused, and goes for a dark, menacing, detective story following the Caped Crusader as he solves the murder of his student, Night-wing. The story is dark, pretty short, but very unpredictable, and a bitSo here we are. Rocksteady's final Batman Arkham game before they move on to new projects. Arkham VR is a strange beast. It abandons the free-flowing combat system that it's predecessor's aspoused, and goes for a dark, menacing, detective story following the Caped Crusader as he solves the murder of his student, Night-wing. The story is dark, pretty short, but very unpredictable, and a bit more interesting than Arkham Knight's. If you own a PSVR, you should go pick AVR up, but If you don't, you'll get the same experience by watching a walkthrough online.… Expand
  34. Ember
    Jun 10, 2018
    9
    If you just got your VR on PS4 I tell you please get this game, for raw experience this game destroys all other games. When you are playing this game everything looks so real and up in your face that you will literally feel like you are in the game (Without as good of Visuals but still). There are fighting scenes, Coroner work type scenes so on, the fighting scene is so real looking and upIf you just got your VR on PS4 I tell you please get this game, for raw experience this game destroys all other games. When you are playing this game everything looks so real and up in your face that you will literally feel like you are in the game (Without as good of Visuals but still). There are fighting scenes, Coroner work type scenes so on, the fighting scene is so real looking and up in your face that when they are coming at you it makes you want to try and dodge the people, but you cant. Now the Coroner scene is a little nasty and a bit more nasty than any other scenes in the game (its more of a movie than a game but a movie you control) but thats only 10 minutes of the game, maybe 20-25. The game also at the end gets a bit frightening if you played it you know what im talking about, when you are going to save Robin, but that really only is around 20 minutes maybe 30 minutes of the game. Best part about the game I would say is experience you get then I would have to say visuals and of course being able to see Joker like almost in person (thats how real it is). Now the bad its not really the game but more of a tracking, but when you are playing the screen shakes a little which when you are done you will have weird feeling eyes, but other than that everything is positive besides the little time you get in the game. So I rate it a solid 8 now it would be a 9 if they added like 2 or more hours to the game, hopefully it happens later on in VR's life.… Expand
  35. visiblelight7
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Although it was short, that by itself changes nothing. This 20$ demo is made out of pure love. Easily the top 3 best experience I've ever had in VR. I don't even have a PS4 pro and the graphics are just excellent!! Top Notch. Everything is 10/10 in this.

    Things that would've made it better: -There's no fighting at all. Not even one fight. -Length. It's like 1 hour. -I would've    Although it was short, that by itself changes nothing. This 20$ demo is made out of pure love. Easily the top 3 best experience I've ever had in VR. I don't even have a PS4 pro and the graphics are just excellent!! Top Notch. Everything is 10/10 in this.

    Things that would've made it better:

    -There's no fighting at all. Not even one fight.

    -Length. It's like 1 hour.

    -I would've liked the option to choose to move instead of only "teleportation" mode.

    I'm giving it a 10/10 because if this game was 7-9 hours long. It would've been a masterpiece.    … Expand
  36. pacific1
    Feb 7, 2019
    8
    This was probably the best PSVR launch title. If you are new to VR I highly recommend this title. It's a pretty limited experience relative to what is available now but still if you just bought the system this should probably be one of the first things you play.
  37. alienux
    Jun 5, 2018
    9
    Batman: Arkham VR is one of the best experiences I've had on the PSVR. The environments are well done, and the concept of the game works well in the VR world.

    This is not an action game with combat. It's a detective game, which fits the Batman theme perfectly. You essentially find clues in each area to solve an aspect of a crime that allows you to proceed further. The only reason I    Batman: Arkham VR is one of the best experiences I've had on the PSVR. The environments are well done, and the concept of the game works well in the VR world.

    This is not an action game with combat. It's a detective game, which fits the Batman theme perfectly. You essentially find clues in each area to solve an aspect of a crime that allows you to proceed further.

    The only reason I don't give this a 10 is due to length. The main story can be completed in about an hour. For the price, I feel this is a little short. However, there is some fun in replaying the game, as there are scavenger hunt mini-games that are unlocked after completing the story that are a pretty fun reason to go back and play through the game again.

    Overall, Batman in VR is a great experience and highly recommended.    … Expand
  38. thatdanner
    May 26, 2019
    5
    I was initially very disappointed with the game because of how short it is. The gameplay is a little wonky, but it is what it is. It's certainly not a title that should be worth the $26 I paid for it. The game is little more than an extended demo, and when it was over I assumed I had only finished the first level, world, or something. The gadget belt was probably my favorite part of theI was initially very disappointed with the game because of how short it is. The gameplay is a little wonky, but it is what it is. It's certainly not a title that should be worth the $26 I paid for it. The game is little more than an extended demo, and when it was over I assumed I had only finished the first level, world, or something. The gadget belt was probably my favorite part of the game, as it was cool to see Batman use his gadgets through the move controllers. Grabbing objects was excruciating, as the controls in this aspect were poorly crafted. I liked the story, since it provided a bit of insight into Batman's descent into madness, but it added little to the amazing story that "Arkham Knight" was. The Riddler collectibles scattered throughout the game as you finish give little replay-ability and even then, I didn't bother to finish them as they were painfully boring. There are little knick-knacks to find in the Batcave that are interesting, but can only hold one's attention for so long. Ultimately, what could've been a better game was squandered by rushing a game that was barely finished enough to sell. However, getting to dab in a mirror as Batman is definitely the best VR experience I've had to date.… Expand
  39. Shenandoah
    Mar 5, 2021
    8
    Extremely well polished VR experience, not really a game, and most important it is a good way too short for this price tag. I got it on sale but it still feels too pricey.
  40. mbnvcxz
    Nov 10, 2022
    6
    Bit disappointed with this even though I bought it cheap on sale. Thought it might be a good introduction for me to Batman games since I'm not very into combat stuff, but in reality the ending (which I won't spoil) was kinda lost on me because I didn't know some stuff that happened in previous Arkham games. I went back to see if I could have some fun with the Riddler bits, and just foundBit disappointed with this even though I bought it cheap on sale. Thought it might be a good introduction for me to Batman games since I'm not very into combat stuff, but in reality the ending (which I won't spoil) was kinda lost on me because I didn't know some stuff that happened in previous Arkham games. I went back to see if I could have some fun with the Riddler bits, and just found them super frustrating. I had to look up online just to find out what I was meant to do, let alone how to do it. The official game manual is no use, but I did get some help on unofficial websites. I feel like I play enough games to generally get how games work, but it felt like I was lacking explanation at various points with this one and just waiting around for ages to accidentally guess the right thing.

    I found the aiming of the batarang and grapnel gun kinda wonky so it wasn't quite as fun as it could have been.

    The good stuff: I enjoyed looking around at the environments. Some of the story moments were cool on my first run through. No motion sickness.    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. Road to VR
    Jul 29, 2017
    80
    Batman: Arkham VR plays like a long demo with highly detailed and immersive environments and fun (if one-dimensional) gameplay. For Rocksteady’s first attempt at a VR game, Arkham VR is a solid foundation for what we hope will be future episodic installments. What the game lacks in mobility and action it makes up for in storytelling and satisfying object interaction. Overall Arkham VR is a taste of the potential virtual reality can offer the series, but leaves us wanting more varied gameplay. [Tested with PSVR]
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  2. UploadVR
    Apr 25, 2017
    50
    Batman: Arkham VR isn’t a terrible VR experience — it even manages to deliver a satisfying twist ending to the short narrative — but it’s a far cry from the type of game fans want or expect. What was shipped here is little more than a tech demo, or a museum of objects and features that are never fully realized. Just as each scene from the game starts to feel like its picking up some steam, it’s over and you’re onto the next vignette of content. Die hard Batman fans will find enough fan service to warrant a purchase, but if you’re looking for an actual game featuring the Dark Knight in VR, then you’re better off waiting a while longer.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2017
    60
    A moderately interactive tour of familiar locations and themes (like the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents). It’s not bad, but sometimes the illusion bursts (objects you throw bounce off an invisible cage you’re in) and it’s a short, one time experience. [13/2016, p.77]
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