Gotham Knights

 PlayStation 5
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 586 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 221 out of 586
  2. Mixed: 99 out of 586
  3. Negative: 266 out of 586
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  1. Tesseract
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Once again, there has never been a more easily triggered, crybaby group of hypocrites as the review bombers on MetaCritic, who cry about literally any mention of anything they don’t like, as “wOkE”. The bar for them pissing their pants is equivalent to the Taliban and middle eastern theocracies at this point. Someone mention a gay person? WOKE! Have a random tiny bit of dialogue andOnce again, there has never been a more easily triggered, crybaby group of hypocrites as the review bombers on MetaCritic, who cry about literally any mention of anything they don’t like, as “wOkE”. The bar for them pissing their pants is equivalent to the Taliban and middle eastern theocracies at this point. Someone mention a gay person? WOKE! Have a random tiny bit of dialogue and wandering around a pride parade? WOKE! You will be stoned with dozens of 0s and 1s by the Morality Police. You can literally see the froth forming around their agape mouths. The best part is that it’s the same ones rushing in on any movie, music album or video game, regardless of whether they actually watched, listened or played it (spoiler alert: they haven’t). 95% of them have zero experience with whatever they’re wailing about and just parrot the same vague crap over and over again. I’d love for MC to take some responsibility and IP ban these scrubs, but alas, clicks are king.

    As for those who actually have money to purchase things and come looking for real reviews, I apologize you have to dig through this muck. There are some good ones sprinkled amongst the dredge, so I’ll be brief. The experience you’ll have with this game is inversely proportional to what your standards were going into it. Don’t compare it to the Arkham series; it ain’t that. Combat isn’t as engaging, and it’s not as sprawling and developed as you’d expect for a AAA “open world RPG”. The story develops nicely but the experience as a whole doesn’t feel fully complete. On the technical side, there are legitimate issues and gripes to be had, especially if you’re on a current gen console (PS5/XBOX Series X/S), in particular the frame rate hovering around 30 or less. I’d recommend this for someone who is a big DC/Batman fan, but waiting for some patches and updates to smooth out problems as well as a price drop, isn’t a bad idea. 7/10 game. 10/10 score to do my minuscule part in offsetting the fundamentalists posing as buying customers.    … Expand
  2. LonestarBR
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    I love this game, i just cant stop playing. You have to try, dont go for the reviews.
  3. Mikez14
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    It's not an Arkham game, and that's fine. It's an action RPG. So keep that in mind when going into this game. With that being said, I think this game is a real treat for die hard Batman fans. I love what WB Montreal has done with this and appreciate the different direction they have taken.

    First of all, the graphics are impressive. I'm so immersed in this neon noir styled Gotham City,    It's not an Arkham game, and that's fine. It's an action RPG. So keep that in mind when going into this game. With that being said, I think this game is a real treat for die hard Batman fans. I love what WB Montreal has done with this and appreciate the different direction they have taken.

    First of all, the graphics are impressive. I'm so immersed in this neon noir styled Gotham City, which is filled with people and things to do. The gameplay is incredibly fun once you get used to all the new mechanics and upgrade your stats and unlock new abilities. Also, the combat takedowns in this game are some of the flashiest and most style takedowns I've ever seen. I'm glad they went with the court of owls storyline, it's a great ride with very cool and perhaps slightly predictable twists. Customisation is really well done, with lots of variety in suits to choose from. Especially the Jim Lee inspired suits, they look incredible. I haven't even spoken about how awesome co-op is, it adds a whole other dimension to the game and opens up another level of enjoyment when exploring the city and stopping crime with your friends.

    The performance issues at launch are not great, but I expect fixes to roll out soon as is the case with most games. WBM have even created a bug tracking system for players to submit their issues to, so that's a good sign.    … Expand
  4. kstud1
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    I’ve never gave any game a 10 in my life, because no game is perfect, but I will today because all the 5 year olds are giving the game 0 and 1’s just because it runs at 30fps, which is highly unfair, granted the game shouldn’t cost $70.00 but that’s the world we live in, the game runs flawlessly, the speed of the fighter is determined by who you choose, Red hood is a power fighter and isI’ve never gave any game a 10 in my life, because no game is perfect, but I will today because all the 5 year olds are giving the game 0 and 1’s just because it runs at 30fps, which is highly unfair, granted the game shouldn’t cost $70.00 but that’s the world we live in, the game runs flawlessly, the speed of the fighter is determined by who you choose, Red hood is a power fighter and is slower than Night wing and the rest.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. Masanity24
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    This game is one of the most fun I’ve played all year. And I’ve played Elden Ring and Horizon FW. There’s something nice about it’s simplicity and its combat system is just deep enough to be compelling but not tiring. Worth playing but maybe not at $70 if you don’t want to spend or rather spend on something else. Only giving 10 to counteract the bombing but it’s probably a 7-8 due to someThis game is one of the most fun I’ve played all year. And I’ve played Elden Ring and Horizon FW. There’s something nice about it’s simplicity and its combat system is just deep enough to be compelling but not tiring. Worth playing but maybe not at $70 if you don’t want to spend or rather spend on something else. Only giving 10 to counteract the bombing but it’s probably a 7-8 due to some technical issues… Expand
  7. 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
  8. Jochristian
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow wow wow the Batman world is my favorite This game is Amazing I don’t feed into the negative hype this game was getting allready before it even dropped over frame rate but I gotta tell you outside of a few bugs that is expected with new release this game runs great on my ps5 reguardless amazing game no way this game is less then an 8 score Game of the year for me… Expand
  9. nikolaj48
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    A 10 to cancel out the trolls - if i should give a real rating it would be 7/10
  10. Queruba
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Dar nota zero porque o jogo roda a 30 FPS é coisa de criança/jovem/adulto mimado. O jogo é bom, nota 8, mas por causa dos mimados vou deixar 10. Parabéns a WB Games por dublar o jogo em pt-br.
  11. Jackhull1996
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Ignore the reviews and try it for your self own opinion is important great game
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. PRABHAV981
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    30+ hrs into the game, and it's evident that this game needs the player to put those initial hours in to really open up (similar to days gone), but once it does open up, it's almost like a love letter to the bat family comic book fans! This game is in no way unnecessary or bad. It's above average in the initial hours, and good to almost a masterpiece post those hours! Yes, each character30+ hrs into the game, and it's evident that this game needs the player to put those initial hours in to really open up (similar to days gone), but once it does open up, it's almost like a love letter to the bat family comic book fans! This game is in no way unnecessary or bad. It's above average in the initial hours, and good to almost a masterpiece post those hours! Yes, each character plays different, yes the open world feels amazing, yes the story is an absolute comic book story, and the vibe of Gotham is done just right, given post batman! This game is doing it's own thing, and comparing it to Arkham games is foolish. At the end of the day, I think at everyone will enjoy this game, whether they pick it up day 1, or pick it up on a sale later down the line. This game is a good foundation for what a co-op superhero open world game can be!… Expand
  15. ronchek
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    great game, I can't tear myself away from the premiere! Gotham looks wonderful, the fight is fun and you can't get enough. engaging quests and missions. do not listen to those crazy people who do not tailor but spam because the game has 30fps. on ps5 stably.
  16. 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
  17. Naverdaum
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. シングルストーリーがマルチプレーイ対応しているとてもうれしい。
    一人でやるより二人が楽しいかな。グラフィックも美しい。
    アーカムナイトより進化している。
    個人的におすすめしたいゲームです。    … Expand
  18. WolfDog
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Amazing and fun, Gotham Knights looks visually beautiful & stunning. Had a lot of fun playing the Co-op with my little brother. This was definitely a different take from the arkham Series. Some people may like it and others won't. But don't listen to reviews and go give it a try for yourself.
  19. redrush
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    Im a arkham fanboy, but i'm loving this game, loved the city, and how gotham is more alive in this game, the gameplay is fun, and i liked the characters, i dont know why the media critics are so harsh on this game
  20. FingsTwoPoint0
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Really don't understand where all the hate and bad reviews this game is getting!! WB Montreal did an amazing job all around!! Gotham City is absolutely stunning, and the gameplay is great! Stop comparing this to the Rocksteady games cause it's not supposed to be one of those! This is a must play to anyone who likes open world RPG's
  21. MajinNobuu
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    The game is really an 8 but I bumped it up to a 10 just because of the completely disingenuous 0's and 1's the game is getting from people that haven't even played the game. Now lets get into how much I enjoyed this game..

    The story is greatly thought out and very interesting though it may not be perfect and has some weaker moments. The main characters we have here have charm and all    The game is really an 8 but I bumped it up to a 10 just because of the completely disingenuous 0's and 1's the game is getting from people that haven't even played the game. Now lets get into how much I enjoyed this game..

    The story is greatly thought out and very interesting though it may not be perfect and has some weaker moments. The main characters we have here have charm and all have different personalities and feelings and struggles. The graphics are pretty great and the game may run at 30 but honestly it doesn't take that long until you get used to it.

    And lastly the gameplay, the strongest part of the game and the game that has the most potential, the gameplay is extremely good and all the characters play differently and are all fleshed out. I don't understand the hate for the gameplay here, its truly very good and satisfying when using all your momentum abilities, hacking electronics or beating down foes with Barbara, using your piercing bullets from a range and being a brawler with Red Hood, using his acrobatic skills to his advantage and bouncing from enemy to enemy with Nightwing, playing stealthy, using your staff to strike enemies fluidly and teleporting from enemy to enemy with Robin. It's all so good!

    Some key issues I have with the game however is levels can sometimes be tedious to get through as the level design isn't very well thought out and honestly very average. Some story missions feel very lazy and half assed forcing you to do some crimes and just slapping a cutscene at the end of it. The gear system can monotonous as you constantly have to create new gear when leveling up and swapping your current gear with gear that just does more damage and so on and so forth. Some enemies are just very annoying and tedious to get through as some higher tier enemies or the talons for example will continuously dodge your attacks. And a final complaint would be the fact that sometimes you may have to grind to do certain missions or you'll find that enemies/bosses will be health sponges and it can get very annoying.

    But overall, we have a very solid game here and I would recommend it to anyone, the core of the game has lots of potential for a sequel with the main issue being that the game is just rough around the edges in a lot of aspects, but again with the main core mechanics, story and characters being overall very good. 8/10    … Expand
  22. Jojozl
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    O jogo esta Muito bom e tem um enredo enteressante já começando com misterio, e as interações entre os protagonistas e o Alfred são incriveis.
    Quem esta dando nota zero é só por "birra de criança "
    The game is very good and has an interesting plot already starting with mystery, and the interactions between the protagonists and Alfred are incredible. Who's giving zero grade is just    O jogo esta Muito bom e tem um enredo enteressante já começando com misterio, e as interações entre os protagonistas e o Alfred são incriveis.
    Quem esta dando nota zero é só por "birra de criança "

    The game is very good and has an interesting plot already starting with mystery, and the interactions between the protagonists and Alfred are incredible.
    Who's giving zero grade is just for "child tantrum"    … Expand
  23. Seanboss1999
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    If you’re hating you were expecting another Arkham game it’s different new and amazing ignore the hate
  24. 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.
  25. 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!
  26. 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!
  27. Nitnekraw
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Is the game perfect? Obviously not, but the amount of reviews giving this game a 0 based solely on 30fps is ridiculous. This score is to even out the crappy reviews this game is getting.

    I’m really enjoying the game so far. I’d probably give the game a 8. If your a Batman fan I think you will enjoy this game. If your not a pretentious fps snob.
  28. 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
  29. Chicoshouse
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Gotham knights is a lot of fun! Playing coop with friends is a great time. Ive been a fan of the Arkham series since day one. This is a different experience but extremely fun in its own way! 10/10 would buy
  30. helloicool
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    You all know the praise don't knock it till you have tried it. That is a great saying for this game everyone is giving it a zero just because of 30 fps, but if it were to have more then graphics would not be as good. It also has a pretty cool story and fun combat. This game I would recommend if you are looking for a fun game to play.
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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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