Gotham Knights

 PlayStation 5
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 586 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 221 out of 586
  2. Mixed: 99 out of 586
  3. Negative: 266 out of 586
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  1. Britmatt81
    Oct 23, 2022
    8
    I am really enjoying this game. Yes it not perfect but I like the choice to play as 4 characters. The batcycle is far too slow but for everyone banging on about fps I just don't even really notice it. So as for me I'm really enjoying it and im glad i bought it.
  2. EXTREMIX1938
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    no need to put a mode with a 60fps patch, you can't play 21fps on the bike, it really all sucks, no one here is comparing it to Batman Arkham, so it's no use that fanboys keep spamming 10 without sense, because the problem is not that but the fps. and if you complain about this, either you don't have a ps5, or you just switched to ps5 from the switch.
  3. ConorK466
    Oct 23, 2022
    8
    The reviews I have seen have been extremely harsh. This game is enjoyable with plenty of objectives to do. Huge amounts of customisation and a compelling story. The traversal could be more streamlined but hasn’t dampened my experience. The combat is fun and diverse. People complaining they want deeper combat systems makes no sense to me, the combat is similar to Arkham games, Arkham gamesThe reviews I have seen have been extremely harsh. This game is enjoyable with plenty of objectives to do. Huge amounts of customisation and a compelling story. The traversal could be more streamlined but hasn’t dampened my experience. The combat is fun and diverse. People complaining they want deeper combat systems makes no sense to me, the combat is similar to Arkham games, Arkham games are smoother but Gotham knights has the same if not more depth to combat than the Arkham games.… Expand
  4. Rsb20
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    1- First thing Don't compare Gotham Knights with Batman Arkham Knight, this is unfair to both games, there is a big difference between Action Adventure Open World game and Action RPG open world game

    2- really loved everything about the game from the story to the four superheroes too, it's gotham city, it's life full of peoples and great gameplay
  5. achillesares
    Oct 23, 2022
    8
    It’s not as bad as most of these review bombers are saying. I’m really enjoying it. I gave it an 8 to help cancel them but at the moment it’s probably a 7. The biggest issue I see is the fps being 30 and even dipping at times. For a AAA game it’s not acceptable. I know they said it was due to Xbox specs but if that’s the case then find an alternative. PS5 shouldn’t be penalized for XboxIt’s not as bad as most of these review bombers are saying. I’m really enjoying it. I gave it an 8 to help cancel them but at the moment it’s probably a 7. The biggest issue I see is the fps being 30 and even dipping at times. For a AAA game it’s not acceptable. I know they said it was due to Xbox specs but if that’s the case then find an alternative. PS5 shouldn’t be penalized for Xbox crap. It’s a fun game and has a lot to explore and side activities to do. It’s not an Arkham game but I like the formula. I don’t know if it will hold true in time and I hope dlc’s or some sort of additional villains can be added in the future but at the moment the biggest hold back of this game is the fps.… Expand
  6. Ray877
    Oct 23, 2022
    9
    Really great game with surprisingly good grapics to be a open world game, why do some reviews try to be so negative no idea.
    On ps5 it is stabile 30fps and it feels ok to be only 30fps. If you like superhero games you would need this one, better then avengers and guardians.
  7. GOTHAMnightsfps
    Oct 22, 2022
    0
    all those who put 10 are fake, it is absolutely not true that the game is beautiful, indeed, and it is really unstable on console it runs at 30 fps when you stand still and when you use the bike it drops down to 21 fps is really ridiculous.
  8. MetacriticOnur
    Oct 22, 2022
    6
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  9. DrDoko
    Oct 22, 2022
    7
    Story and cinematics are decent and engaging, the dynamics and personality given to all the characters really shines. It really strings together the background characters of Gotham and puts them into their own narrative without the need for Batman to be around every corner. It shows an nice depiction of sidekicks coming together to protect Gotham. Yes it has clunky traversal and combat,Story and cinematics are decent and engaging, the dynamics and personality given to all the characters really shines. It really strings together the background characters of Gotham and puts them into their own narrative without the need for Batman to be around every corner. It shows an nice depiction of sidekicks coming together to protect Gotham. Yes it has clunky traversal and combat, but if you're playing the game for just that, maybe consider something else, because its a co-op beat 'em up looter at its core, so the combat will become tedious at some point to anyone but die-hard fans.

    Play it alone and enjoy the story, or mess around with the boys in co-op, and its a good time.
    Not incredible, but not nearly as terrible as some might say, especially in the age of modern gaming.    … Expand
  10. truethought
    Oct 23, 2022
    7
    I don’t understand why this game is getting as much hate as it is. This is my honest review! The story is good for what it is. The side missions are in-depth and enjoyable. The world is amazing! Great to explore for me and Gothem has never looked better. The starting of the game is boring BUT! When you get further into the game it gets a lot better with many different types of enemies,I don’t understand why this game is getting as much hate as it is. This is my honest review! The story is good for what it is. The side missions are in-depth and enjoyable. The world is amazing! Great to explore for me and Gothem has never looked better. The starting of the game is boring BUT! When you get further into the game it gets a lot better with many different types of enemies, brilliant gear customisation, as well as how challenging it gets makes it fun. The combat isn’t great but it does get better when you have more abilities. And the stealth is really fun!
    The game is much better in coop BUT with a friend. It’s not good with a random player! Coop with a friend does make the game shine! With the 30fps it’s ok only really noticeable when you are riding you bike. And I have countered no bugs which is great. I give it 7.4/10 I do believe this game will get better with dlc and improvement with the combat.    … Expand
  11. Bradly
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    P GOOD!! Had a good time you can hit people eith a stick really hard. Things I LIKE:
    NOGHTWINGS NICE TUCCUS.
  12. Rodrigocuco
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    Batman Gotham Knights é um jogo bom, talvez não tenha a excelência da série Arkan mas é um jogo divertido, muito se fala da duração do jogo mas em um tempo onde os jogos tem campanhas gigantes e intermináveis esse jogo acha seu espaço sendo um jogo bonito, bem polido, poderia ser ótimo mas certamente é um bom Jogo
  13. prettymahn
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    It started with the Arkham series and then it was PS4 Spiderman but now objectively the evolution and current peak of superhero videogames is without a doubt Gotham Knights. Thank you so much Warner Bros Montreal!
  14. Alexanders33
    Oct 23, 2022
    0
    I kindly ask whoever put 10 on this game to realize we have to stick together and protest not to be happy with a mediocre job, such a mediocre game can't run at 30fps at all, it's really a ridiculous thing as a thing.
  15. Diourne
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    As someone who feels that fps is an irrelevant factor in how good a game is I adore this game. To such a degree it's one of my favorite games of the year. Every single boss in the game is amazing (except 1 which I admittedly despise) combat feels more rewarding as I learn more about the games mechanics. For instance grabbing an enemy while someone is about to shoot you forces them to lineAs someone who feels that fps is an irrelevant factor in how good a game is I adore this game. To such a degree it's one of my favorite games of the year. Every single boss in the game is amazing (except 1 which I admittedly despise) combat feels more rewarding as I learn more about the games mechanics. For instance grabbing an enemy while someone is about to shoot you forces them to line up the shot again. While the movement definitely could have been better it's still extremely fun grappling around. Plenty of things to do and find. But don't get me wrong it's far from perfect. Collectibles are all a nightmare to find without just googling it as none of these very small items have hints on where to find them. Bike is very underwhelming considering it's the only vehicle. And while I enjoy learning about the mechanics of each enemy they could have used a tips menu of some kind. But even with all that being said. I love this game. And I highly recommend it as long as you aren't obsessed with the notion of fps like many of the other reviews here.… Expand
  16. Azagoth99
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Great game play well designed not repetitive or boring all around well built world design I recommend this for every fan of the batman games. Solid 10/10.
  17. Azagoth666
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Great game good story awesome game mechanic not boring or repetitive.story is awesome world design is great I highly recommend. 10/10
  18. Mrstone33
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Personally I like this better than Arkham and the I enjoy different combat for a change and it's more fitting for a rpg like similar to dark souls, plus the multiplayer is awesome. This game is RPG and NOT a Arkham action game. These toxic, hive mindless, drones cannot think for themselves, they're literally regergtating and spewing same crap they hear all other hive minded like people sayPersonally I like this better than Arkham and the I enjoy different combat for a change and it's more fitting for a rpg like similar to dark souls, plus the multiplayer is awesome. This game is RPG and NOT a Arkham action game. These toxic, hive mindless, drones cannot think for themselves, they're literally regergtating and spewing same crap they hear all other hive minded like people say on the internet. I understand the game is not perfect and doesn't have 30 fps (Which they could add later and is seriously not the end of the world, lol) Also I keep seeing videos of people telling not to get the game because they don't like it and if course cry about the 30 fps (still looks and feels great.) which like I said is not the end all things and can hopefully be added later. Other than that I'm going to keep enjoying my most anticipated game Gotham Knights… Expand
  19. Jackhull1996
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Ignore the reviews and try it for your self own opinion is important great game
  20. BenAdams7
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    The game is not perfect, but it’s still a 10 for me! It’s the most fun I’ve ever had on a co-op campaign, exploring the city separately and coming together for mission is really fun and the team attacks are awesome!
  21. Seanboss1999
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    If you’re hating you were expecting another Arkham game it’s different new and amazing ignore the hate
  22. Lar02s91
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    Not sure why this game is getting such hard reviews. Don’t compare it to Arkham. It’s not that but it’s a fun game with a great story and voice acting.
  23. Meatboss
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    stop comparing it to arkham knight and complaining about the frame rate so what it don't run like you need it shut up and go play something else.
  24. nicknasty14
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Do not listen to the hate! Only reason people are crying is because its 30fps and no performance mode. So that is why you are seeing such division in scores. I will take beautiful nex gen graphics with 30fps any day over performance mode. Graphics here are truly amazing and the gameplay, open world and combat are all very good! There are a ton of different options here for all 4 charactersDo not listen to the hate! Only reason people are crying is because its 30fps and no performance mode. So that is why you are seeing such division in scores. I will take beautiful nex gen graphics with 30fps any day over performance mode. Graphics here are truly amazing and the gameplay, open world and combat are all very good! There are a ton of different options here for all 4 characters you can work on like your upgrades, skills, skins, challenges etc. A ton of replay value here! If you liked Arkham Knight, then this is a no brainer!… Expand
  25. Ray6701
    Oct 23, 2022
    0
    It could have been more interesting than it was the Gameplay is very hard to control
  26. Daniel2009
    Oct 23, 2022
    2
    The characters were good but the Gameplay and story wasn't anything interesting or fun
  27. Intohimo
    Oct 22, 2022
    1
    Я эту игру ждал с момента анонса. И что мы имеем на выходе? Не оптимизированная игра лишённая того шарма, который был в серии Аркхем. И самый жирный гвоздь, лично для меня- это отсутствие русского языка. Как можно из-за политических взглядов лишить все русскоговорящие комьюнити русской локализации. Игры ведь в не политики, ни так ли? У меня десяток друзей и знакомых которые были готовы ееЯ эту игру ждал с момента анонса. И что мы имеем на выходе? Не оптимизированная игра лишённая того шарма, который был в серии Аркхем. И самый жирный гвоздь, лично для меня- это отсутствие русского языка. Как можно из-за политических взглядов лишить все русскоговорящие комьюнити русской локализации. Игры ведь в не политики, ни так ли? У меня десяток друзей и знакомых которые были готовы ее купить, но без русского языка, все отказались. Это уже 700 долларов разрабам, а сколько таких как я?… Expand
  28. Rincemac
    Oct 24, 2022
    7
    A solid showing in the "Arkham" (in "extended" universe sans Batman) Gotham City. Play the "New Guard", Batgirl, Red Hood, Nightwing - and everybody's favorite since the 60s: Robin! Scour a narrative-driven, open world Gotham with random (read: grindy) tasks to take Batman's baton - and hit it repeatedly over the bad guys girls and diverse underground reps committing felonies across town,A solid showing in the "Arkham" (in "extended" universe sans Batman) Gotham City. Play the "New Guard", Batgirl, Red Hood, Nightwing - and everybody's favorite since the 60s: Robin! Scour a narrative-driven, open world Gotham with random (read: grindy) tasks to take Batman's baton - and hit it repeatedly over the bad guys girls and diverse underground reps committing felonies across town, all the while finding out why the heck Batman had to die by the hand of a supervillain. Go for it if a DC hardcore fan at full price, wait for a sale if a 3rd Person Open World fan with AAA branding.

    The Good:
    Graphics! Gorgeous and far-sighted views of Gotham and fluid enough on PS5 (but: not 60 fps mostly since the views are far and wide...) ... but... [see "bad"]
    Easy to traverse Gotham - ascend and descend buildings, go on patrol on your Bat Cycle etc.
    Open world - go anywhere you want, beat anyone you want over the head... live with the consequences
    Story is well-done and voiceovers are AA (not movie style, but well done)
    The "New Guard" of heroes is pretty different in skill sets and specialisations - although... [see "bad"]
    Rocksteady tried to mix it up and give you some "crime scene investigation" gameplay ... but [see "bad"]

    The bad:
    [Open Gotham...] is big! Which means a huge world to traverse and most of the time getting from A to B to do just some menial "random task" (insert: beat up bad underground mobs) - guidance is only given for the main plot + some "premediated crime" sub tasks - the rest is just grind... literally repeating the one and same sub-missions to get your favorite new DC Knight that next skill.
    [Open Gotham ct'd] - no 60 fps, leave alone more than that.
    They still couldn't manage to make Robin cool - not on them, but if you'd rather play Nightwing than Robin... 'nuff said.
    [Crime Scenes...] - they are just some screwed-on-top "point and click" style adventures - where you often will end up "just clicking stuff and combining random things" to get it over with... not well done at all, but a nice touch.

    The ugly:
    The story might not be your cup of tea, glass of beer, bottle of Kombucha. It is "new guard" / extended universe - sans Batman, sans Commissioner Gordon etc. pp.
    Does get grindy the more you get into it... in a repetitive mediocre way.
    "Stealth" gameplay in a non-stealth environment - always was, is and will always be a bad idea... badly executed and kind of gimmicky at best here.    … Expand
  29. userlatte
    Oct 24, 2022
    0
    Traversal is slow. For a game that encourages "patrols" you would think the bike would be able to go faster than 25 MPH. The driving mechanics are also laughably bad, no better than an NES game. You can traverse via grappling but it is hard to aim and not fluid.

    Combat is so much clunkier than Arkham or Spiderman. The camera is all over the place! I was so hyped for this game but was    Traversal is slow. For a game that encourages "patrols" you would think the bike would be able to go faster than 25 MPH. The driving mechanics are also laughably bad, no better than an NES game. You can traverse via grappling but it is hard to aim and not fluid.

    Combat is so much clunkier than Arkham or Spiderman. The camera is all over the place! I was so hyped for this game but was severely disappointed after the long wait.    … Expand
  30. DanteYoda
    Oct 24, 2022
    8
    Its solid, ran fine on my older 5 year old system at 1080p and has a lot of fun characters to enjoy.. Not a fan of Batman myself but like the Bat family a lot. The systems are fun the loot is fun and the world feel just right. The combat feels deeper than Arkham series and looks a lot nicer as well, and finally less Rain 24/7..

    Solid 8/10 for me.
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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 80
  3. Negative: 6 out of 80
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    60
    The game is not bad and serves you a lot. You want a hero? You have four. Want big missions? Usually you have about three going at once. You want side missions? You've got a city full of them. Which doesn't mean it's a great game. Just good and solid. [Issue#323]
  2. Cubed3
    May 30, 2023
    40
    Not being content with being one of the most soulless products released under the Warner Bros. label, it is also extremely underwhelming from a technical point of view. Gotham Knights was originally developed as a multi-gen title, but PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions got cancelled. Despite this, the visuals underwhelm and fail to impress and manage to look worse than the last major Batman instalment released seven years prior. Capping at a mere 30fps might be excusable if this boasted the most cutting edge visuals on the market, but it manages to look cheap and dated. For a AAA production from Warner Bros., this should have been a visual tour de force, with top writing talent, and have evolved the gameplay to compete with its contemporaries. Maybe it can be salvaged over time with updates, but currently it's one of the most droll and sloppily designed triple-A products of 2022.
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  3. PSX Extreme
    Dec 16, 2022
    74
    Gotham Knights would be a great game, its sandbox approach to exploring Gotham is top-notch and its story keeps you just engaged enough to keep playing. The problem lies in the game’s lackluster combat and endless fighting cycles of beating up the same factions over and over and over with little to no variation to dialogue.
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