Batman: Arkham Asylum

 Xbox 360
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1496 Ratings

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  1. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Great looking, but I got bored with it. Totally linear, repetetive - buttom mashing dumb but cool looking combat. Overrated. Very consoley!
  2. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  3. azuuu
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    divertido
    final meio paia e o backtracking não é tão gostoso assim de fazer
    as vezes o combate é meio irresponsivel mas quando funciona, é muito divertido
  4. Dartza
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    A real Batman experience that makes you feel like you are in the shoes and cowl of the caped crusader. Combat is iconic and detective mode set up many future games to draw inspiration. The story is captivating and exploring Arkham Island has never been more exciting.
  5. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 28, 2023
    6
    A really good visual interpretation of the characters, some cool gadgetry and an open environment to explore with puzzles to solve makes Arkham Asylum an very impressive game initially, but after a while the combat gets very, very repetitive.
  6. yangfanhong
    Jun 19, 2023
    8
    This game changeed the situation that comic and movie adaption games are low budget and low standard games.
  7. Epicdude7979
    May 14, 2023
    9
    What a fantastic Batman game. The fact that they topped this is insane. There’s not much to dislike here.
  8. Ez1459
    May 6, 2023
    10
    only few games hit me hard in the feels and this is one of them, definitely a must play
  9. MetaBones
    Apr 4, 2023
    9
    As far as Batman games go, it really doesn't get much better than this. The developers obviously knew what would captivate players and gave them a contained, focused, and varied journey as Batman's toughest night!

    For 2009, the visual fidelity and graphical performance are quite impressive and I didn't have too many issues with frame rate dips on the 360 minus the occasional hiccup when    As far as Batman games go, it really doesn't get much better than this. The developers obviously knew what would captivate players and gave them a contained, focused, and varied journey as Batman's toughest night!

    For 2009, the visual fidelity and graphical performance are quite impressive and I didn't have too many issues with frame rate dips on the 360 minus the occasional hiccup when switching to new locations. Load times were pretty fast and general performance was solid (although it heated my 360 something fierce after a couple of hours).

    What impressed me most was the story and narrative that drives Batman further into the hellhole that is the Asylum. The pacing feels similar to a contained horror survival while seamlessly blending some nice detective/mystery-solving elements, environmental problem-solving, and some great brawling action. My only gripe with the gameplay itself was some combat encounters felt a little stiff and not as fluid as it should have. Several times I saw myself completely missing the target (even when I shouldn't have) and then other times countering in the wrong direction only to have my combo remain intact. The minor combat hiccups weren't consistent to ruin the game or anything but I felt like it could've been refined just a tad more.

    The Scarecrow sequences interwoven with the game were especially incredible and my hats off to not only the developers executing these ideas but the creatives that thought this up in the first place. The transitions between the real world and Batman's hallucinations are transitions I can only imagine in this medium and I feel like Rocksteady has taken full advantage of this medium to provide a definitive and memorable Batman experience.

    The voice acting was incredible too. Joker's taunts and henchmen's re-used dialogue did get repetitive and thoroughly obnoxious after a while but the voice talent on display makes the bother much less. Character variety and villain encounters are also unique and fun to experience. The terrifying environment of Killer Croc's lair is thoroughly anxiety-ridden and the careful maneuvering of Bane makes the boss fights grounded and rewarding to go through.

    In general, it's hard to imagine this game getting any better. If the combat mechanics were just a tad smoother for me, I dare say the game is perfect. It not only delivers on anything a Batman fan might want in a game, but it also makes it thoroughly enjoyable to collect Riddler's trophies, unlock Arkham secrets, and pursue challenges long after the credits roll.    … Expand
  10. Outdoorz
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Um game excelente de herói, que tu consegue fazer combos no combate que surpreende muito.
    História bem clássica mas com muito capricho, na sua época de lançamento era única hoje em dia todos usam essa dose para seus jogos.
  11. Pedroioz
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    It's an old game, so i won't consider the expressions of the characters , because in conversations there are not expressions. But, the game is perfect, it's a great innovation for hero games.
  12. C_Evans6710
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    It kicked off the greatest trilogy of superhero games of all time. Conroy and Hamill are the definitive voices of Batman and Joker respectively.
  13. GhostKill
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    I bought a 360 to play this game and it didn't disappoint. Arkham Asylum is an amazing game for its time. The entire series was done right and this masterpiece started it all. Long live Arkham and long live the Bat! Kevin Conroy and Mark Hammil are back at it and it's the best! This game is almost a 10 and at the time- there was nothing else like it. Rocksteady has put superhero game onI bought a 360 to play this game and it didn't disappoint. Arkham Asylum is an amazing game for its time. The entire series was done right and this masterpiece started it all. Long live Arkham and long live the Bat! Kevin Conroy and Mark Hammil are back at it and it's the best! This game is almost a 10 and at the time- there was nothing else like it. Rocksteady has put superhero game on the map with Arkham Asylum.… Expand
  14. sniffany
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Yea we all know super hero games dont have the best track record. JUST PLAY IT. You wont regret it and i guarantee that you will be buying all the sequels right after you finish it.
  15. goodgriff33
    Dec 26, 2022
    9
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  16. Cyborg_TDRK
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo que começou a tudo... por ser o primeiro o mapa é bem menor comparado aos outros jogos, mas de resto tudo no pontinho certo como deveria estar, os personagens, o combate, afinal, é um jogo da franquia Arkham. eu iria dar um 10 se não fossem as lutas contra os capangas titan, que fizeram o jogo se tornar um pouquinho cansativo, mas fora isso uma perfeição… Expand
  17. neomoonsevin
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome I like the fighting mechanics and storyline it's a great ride round Arkham asylum
  18. Arya977
    Oct 26, 2022
    8
    Gameplay..............Great
    Graphics................Amazing
    Story.......................Amazing
    Score.....................Good
  19. Jattaman
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    Un capolavoro, senza dubbio.
    Grafica splendida e ambientazione da urlo, con un'ambientazione d'atmosfera, gotica e in pieno stile batmaniano, piena zeppa di tocchi di classe.
    La narrazione è strutturata benissimo, come in un grande film.
    Il sistema di combattimenti è vario, intuitivo e profondo.
    Sicuramente uno dei migliori giochi della generazione.

    Narrazione di livello buona longevità
  20. ehtaco
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    Though it's obviously lacking compared to the newer Arkham games, this deserves the highest points possible for making Batman games genuinely fantastic for the first time ever. This was crazy to experience when it came out and it was kind of unreal that a game of this quality - starring Batman - actually existed. Really great game and kind of changed the game in terms of superhero games asThough it's obviously lacking compared to the newer Arkham games, this deserves the highest points possible for making Batman games genuinely fantastic for the first time ever. This was crazy to experience when it came out and it was kind of unreal that a game of this quality - starring Batman - actually existed. Really great game and kind of changed the game in terms of superhero games as a whole. People began taking that subgenre more seriously in terms of video games, mostly due to its success and greatness.… Expand
  21. spencerplewe
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    After proving his modern popularity in the movies, Batman now shows how he can rule the video game territory, with buttery smooth combat, slick maneuvers, just enough bosses, and the iconic voices of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill.
  22. Miguelbpaes
    Jun 16, 2022
    9
    Quando lançado, uma obra de arte. E bem, ainda é. Um combate espetacular, gráficos sensacionais e uma história excelente, Asylum pode ser sombrio demais para alguns, mas isso o faz ser temido. E bem, na pele dele, sabemos o porquê.

    O Coringa, inclusive, é outro espetáculo a parte.
  23. leofravoline
    May 10, 2022
    6
    É overrated na minha opinião, o combate é uma delícia realmente, mas controlar o batman fora do combate é estranho, é como controlar um tanque, fora que a unreal engine e todo mundo no jogo ser bombado pra caralho é esquisito.
  24. Dperks
    May 9, 2022
    8
    For me when I think of Batman and his large cast of villain's this series is typically what I picture in my head. Most of these interpretations are the definitive version for me. And I think it comes down to the fantastic voice performances from the cast and the designs of the many of the characters Killer Croc is easily my favorite design by far as he scared the **** out of me when IFor me when I think of Batman and his large cast of villain's this series is typically what I picture in my head. Most of these interpretations are the definitive version for me. And I think it comes down to the fantastic voice performances from the cast and the designs of the many of the characters Killer Croc is easily my favorite design by far as he scared the **** out of me when I first played this as a child. Also villain's taunting your death when you die in the game is a fantastic detail that I really applicate they put in.
    I think that a lot of draw backs for Asylum comes down to it's sequels improving the combat and traversal so well that it makes this one feel kind of repetitive in comparison. But when you strip away the sandbox and car and many of the later tools the game is still fun at its core. Taking on large groups of enemies or sneaking around rooms and taking out enemies one by one is so much fun. Getting your combo meter up and avoiding getting hit is invigorating especially if you play on hard mode and so don't have the counter indicator forcing you to pay attention to what each enemy is doing around you.

    Some things that I really like in Arkham Asylum the comic book art style for the menus and the character bios I really missed in later titles as they give the characters so much personality. Also I like how this one has bios for a lot of obscure characters that I had no idea even existed before playing this game. The Riddler trophies I don't really mind in this one even though the reward for getting them all from a narrative perspective is really disappointing to me but they feel the least annoying to get them all in the whole series. Although this is probably because he gives you maps to find them and the games much more linear then its predecessors. Being more so open areas with levels in them then an open world like in later titles.

    I think the biggest disappointment for me though would be the bosses their all just okay or underwhelming. Except the last boss which feels a bit out of character and is just not really fun or challenging to fight honestly. If you've played the game you know what I mean and I think those whatever boss fights is what really hold this game back for me. Still a great time would highly recommend I just don't think its the best in the series.    … Expand
  25. valente_nebula
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    Combat system not great IMO - a bit simplistic and button-mashy. But otherwise, a perfect game with every aspect working like a well oiled machinery. One of the best "movie games" ever made. Go play this absolute classic, genre-defining gem right now.
  26. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Warning: Spoilers
    When I first got my Playstation 3 one of the first games that got my attention when I play the demo was Batman: Arkham Asylum.
    Now Batman is my favorite superhero from DC Comics and I grew up with Batman from the movies to the classic Animated Series the action figures and video games. Now after so many years we finally got a game that is really what Batman fans    Warning: Spoilers
    When I first got my Playstation 3 one of the first games that got my attention when I play the demo was Batman: Arkham Asylum.

    Now Batman is my favorite superhero from DC Comics and I grew up with Batman from the movies to the classic Animated Series the action figures and video games.

    Now after so many years we finally got a game that is really what Batman fans have always wanted and Thankfully it does not disappoint.

    The plot of the game has Batman bringing The Joker back to Askham Asylum only for it to be all part of The Joker's plan to make this the longest night of Batman's life. With The Joker and Harley Quinn in control of the Asylum Batman has to be one step ahead of them along with fighting the other villains in the asylum like Bane, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy and others

    The writers really took their time to make this game a joy to play and the story line just keeps you interested from the start as it proves to be one of the longest nights of Batman's life.

    But Barbara Gordon AKA Oracle helps Batman whenever she can and it gives the game more interest.

    Also there are a lot to unlock like Character Bios, Interview tapes, Trophies and more. The only thing I didn't care too much for is The Riddler's riddles while they are for helping you unlock items and maps in my opinion The Riddler serves little to no meaning to the plot just a side mission.

    The boss battles will have you on your highest gaming sense my favorite battle in this game is Poison Ivy but you also fight Bane, Killer Croc, Scarecrow and The Joker in the climax of the game. Now you have to do a lot of thinking on how to defeat these bosses.

    The game play is really well done with a mix of stealth, action, and puzzle solving which you'll be doing through the game to unlock new combos and gadgets. The game play just spare no expense

    The voice acting is just phenomenal. My favorite part is that Kevin Conroy reprise his role as Batman from Batman The Animated Series he is the best voice for Batman he knows how to bring the legend to life and once again he prove to do a successful job as Batman. Also Mark Hamill reprise his role as The Joker and his performance is just perfect you can tell he put his heart and soul into the character making him the best Joker in the animated department. Arleen Sorkin also returns as Harley Quinn and she is quite entertaining for the game she really did a great job as the character.

    Also the rest of the cast, Tom Kane, Kimberly Brooks, Dino Andrade, Wally Wingert,Steve Blum,Tasia Valenza, Danny Jacobs, Fred Tatasciore and the others were just perfect fits for their respected characters they voiced in the game.

    The Controls work very well for the game. Also the sound and music really matches the Dark Knight.

    Now onto the Graphics were are just flawless attention to detail for the level designs and the characters really just gives you the feel of being in Batman's world. It goes to show that a lot of love went into this game and it feels like it was done for Batman Fans by fans of Batman.

    The game also gives you chills with the Scarecrow levels which really brings the fear out and gets your skin to crawl. Also you never know what the game will throw at you next. It gives you the feel of actually expect the unexpected.

    Seriously if you don't have this game you must get it because it one of the best video games ever created, the Best Batman Game and one of the best comic book games that really is a champion.

    With original story, Excellent Graphics, Tight Game Play and Superb Voice acting you will be in for a thrill ride

    I give Batman Arkham Asylum an 10 out of 10    … Expand
  27. MildCritic
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    With the amazing cast of the Animated Series for the voices of Batman, Joker, and Harley Quinn and a head writer from the show to give it an authentic feel. The amazing graphics of the time and the now primitive, but amazing early freeflow system make the combat challenging but very fun. This deserves to be in the video game Hall of Fame.
  28. MiddleMufo
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    Toda una sorpresa y eso que no soy muy fan de los superheroes pero con este videojuego es inebitable no ser fan de Batman. Su exploración, su toque metroidvaina y ese combate lo hacen exquisito. Además el carisma del Joker que es brutal.
  29. Haris_k
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Great game but it is slightly repetitive. Not as good as everyone makes it out to be but still a blast.
  30. Der_Sperling_
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    Отличная игра, но на данный момент немного устарела.
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
4
#4 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
9
#9 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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92

Universal acclaim - based on 78 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 78
  3. Negative: 0 out of 78
  1. My Gamer
    88
    What may be one of Batman’s worst nights of his life may end up being one of many players’ best experiences of the year.
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  2. Xbox Achievements
    93
    This is certainly not a game for just Batman fans, comic fans or action fans; this is a game that everyone should play and thoroughly enjoy. It looks beautiful, plays like a dream and has a superb mix of action, stealth and detective elements. The combat is intuitive, flexible and surprisingly deep too. Give this game a go and you will not be pleasantly surprise, you will be blown away.
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  3. SpazioGames
    90
    Batman Arkham Asylum is a product of absolute value that can count on a cast of colorful characters to build a great game, really fun. The greatest strengths of the production lie in the gameplay built around what are the real capabilities of Batman, mixing action and stealth section, but always related with the universe from which have been extrapolated. Rocksteady's game is certainly the new standard for understanding how produce games under license, adapting for videogaming the very spirit of this historic character.
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