Batman: Arkham City

 Xbox 360
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  1. thecurriepower
    Dec 25, 2013
    10
    I did not honestly think that this game could be better than its masterpiece of a predecessor, yet it was. Absolutely must buy for any gamer, this game is a masterpiece and one of the most engaging games I have ever played. You can play over and over again and not get bored. There IS SO MUCH TO DO. The graphics are a significant leap over arkham asylum with vivid colours and fine textures.I did not honestly think that this game could be better than its masterpiece of a predecessor, yet it was. Absolutely must buy for any gamer, this game is a masterpiece and one of the most engaging games I have ever played. You can play over and over again and not get bored. There IS SO MUCH TO DO. The graphics are a significant leap over arkham asylum with vivid colours and fine textures. It looks like a next gen game on teh xbox 360. BUY THIS NOW!… Expand
  2. etb444
    Dec 27, 2013
    9
    Seriously, this game is a step up from asylum. Enhanced graphics, better AI and fighting techniques plus the freedom to roam this section of Gotham City that they allocated to prisoners. The story is very well written, and the best part is getting all new gadgets. Sadly, the game gets old and boring after a handful of missions and thugs to beat up when you roam around come in smallSeriously, this game is a step up from asylum. Enhanced graphics, better AI and fighting techniques plus the freedom to roam this section of Gotham City that they allocated to prisoners. The story is very well written, and the best part is getting all new gadgets. Sadly, the game gets old and boring after a handful of missions and thugs to beat up when you roam around come in small quantities. Overall, this is so great it should set a precedent for all other superhero action-adventures.… Expand
  3. paradox51
    May 23, 2014
    10
    As a raging bat-fanatic, Batman: Arkham City is everything I could've hoped for. Intense, fluid combat. A menagerie of some great villains. The best story I've seen in a superhero videogame. And an open world that's full of secrets to find. A must play.
  4. Ape
    Feb 26, 2014
    9
    Great game and very promising. Almost perfect aside from a few frame dips. Tightest fighting mechanics I've found in quite a while. There's a few times you're not even sure how it reacts so fast and as precisely as it does but it's pretty amazing. Only downfall was how short the main story was. A few more hours would have been nice but aside from that it's fantastic. If you don't have itGreat game and very promising. Almost perfect aside from a few frame dips. Tightest fighting mechanics I've found in quite a while. There's a few times you're not even sure how it reacts so fast and as precisely as it does but it's pretty amazing. Only downfall was how short the main story was. A few more hours would have been nice but aside from that it's fantastic. If you don't have it already something must be wrong with you.… Expand
  5. Wolfie1987
    Mar 26, 2014
    9
    Spider-Man (PS1) & Spider-Man 2 (PS2) & The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction used to be the best superhero games until the Arkham series stole all their sunshine. Arkham City is arguably the finest creation in the Arkham trilogy.
  6. Rahsmoove
    Jul 25, 2014
    10
    I don't care how small the map is. The game is amazing. Beautiful Robotics, smart NPC's, a strong story, they made the character unforgettable (Especially The Joker) the combat is the best I've seen in a Super hero game. This game is a must have. Don't listen to the 125 dumbasses, who are giving this game low scores. They just wanted a big open world. Gameplay is what matters.
  7. flametail23
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    I have already reviewed most of the games I have played this year so far so I thought I would go back and review a few games I played a year or two ago.
    Batman Arkham City is the awesome sequel to the then best superhero game of all time Batman Arkham Asylum. Is this game better than Arkham Asylum? Yes it is, Arkham City improves on all most everything that needed improving from the first    I have already reviewed most of the games I have played this year so far so I thought I would go back and review a few games I played a year or two ago.
    Batman Arkham City is the awesome sequel to the then best superhero game of all time Batman Arkham Asylum. Is this game better than Arkham Asylum? Yes it is, Arkham City improves on all most everything that needed improving from the first game.
    10/10 One of the best games I have ever played    … Expand
  8. lordT
    Aug 1, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Officially the best superhero game EVER!

    The new combat mechanics are like, making a high end Ferrari car even more faster, the voice acting is superb, thanks to old time veterans Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill as Batman and The Joker, the story is even better than Asylum's story (Yeah I know, try to imagine). But it is the main villain, Hugo Strange, that makes this game work. The guy just plays it flawlessly. Oh yeah and the ending might shock you a little bit.

    So if you are looking for a open world superhero game that actually works, we got the game for you. Go out and try it, I recommend it to everyone. Comic book nerds(like my self) will love it, and the non comic book nerds will learn the franchise and also love it!    … Expand
  9. MargaretL
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Love the dark atmosphere and the freedom to explore (although open world can be boring). Good story. Love to hunt the goons and hide in the shadows.
  10. JoshLuck1995
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    I had never played a batman game before i decided to get my old 360 out to get through asylum, city & origins, Arkham City is the same as Asylum, a absolute fantastic game.

    BUY IT
  11. EmblinGaming
    Jul 20, 2014
    10
    Batman: Arkham City is undoubtedly the best superhero game I have ever played. It features so many of Batman's most notorious villiains, like Two-Face, Penguin, and The Joker, and each one has their own specific part in the story. Combined with really cool collectibles, incredible boss fights, and a brilliantly designed environment, Arkham City is really in a league of it's own. But theBatman: Arkham City is undoubtedly the best superhero game I have ever played. It features so many of Batman's most notorious villiains, like Two-Face, Penguin, and The Joker, and each one has their own specific part in the story. Combined with really cool collectibles, incredible boss fights, and a brilliantly designed environment, Arkham City is really in a league of it's own. But the best thing about the experience is that you really feel like Batman, having a wide variety of gadgets to use and being able to take several approaches to combat. A truly fantastic game, worth every penny of it's asking price.… Expand
  12. awesomenaut777
    Aug 17, 2014
    10
    Batman is one of the most well-known and superheroes ever created, and until Arkham Asylum, hadn't been portrayed in a video game properly. Arkham City does everything Asylum did, but bigger and better. The story, characters, gameplay, everything is just superb in this game. Gliding and grappling is fluent, and you just feel like you should as batman.
  13. aver233
    Aug 15, 2018
    8
    In reality this probably is the best Arkham game but it just doesn't grab me in the same way that Asylum did. With that said, this game is still fun as hell.
  14. ChristianDiaz
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    With intense combat, epic story telling, and more varieties of challenges than before, Batman: Arkham City is an astounding follow up to an already excellent predecessor.
  15. peterpace
    Sep 17, 2014
    9
    Bought this game a few months ago in May... Played nothing except BAC till mid-Aug. when I had to pack up my games & console cause of exams... This game is absolutely fantastic & immersing... The story is great & there has been a lot of work put into it in those 2 years from 2009-2011... From Riddler Challenges to the combat, this game is absolutely a masterpiece created by RockSteady...Bought this game a few months ago in May... Played nothing except BAC till mid-Aug. when I had to pack up my games & console cause of exams... This game is absolutely fantastic & immersing... The story is great & there has been a lot of work put into it in those 2 years from 2009-2011... From Riddler Challenges to the combat, this game is absolutely a masterpiece created by RockSteady... The AI is super intelligent... The graphics are satisfying seeing what a 2011 game should look like... I really fell in love with the Batman franchise... All thanks to this game... One of the best games I've ever played
    A few cons that I noted were the unresponsive counter button(sometimes) which caused me to die as Batman many times, a few glitches(very minor) For eg: I got stuck on a helicopter during the campaign & wasn't able to proceed further... But sorted it out when I quit the game & restarted it... Boss battles are nothing special... But my most favorite boss battle was against Ra's Al Ghul... Great replay ability, loads of content... One more special feature... Arkham City may not be as big as open worlds in GTA games... But is very deep & there is a lot of stuff to do & explore... Proud of RockSteady... Greatest job ever done by you guys at RockSteady... Hope Arkham Knight to be a huge success & the best installment in the Arkham series!    … Expand
  16. Legitfool22249
    Dec 28, 2014
    10
    Great game! Big map! Awesome combat ! Fascinating gameplay and the amount of gadgets, upgrades are challenging. Riddles are sometime confusing and you must use your mind. Hand-eye coordination is also required during combats and stealth takedowns since the map is swarming with bad guys. Boss fights are great and the ways in which you can slow them and defeat them makes it even moreGreat game! Big map! Awesome combat ! Fascinating gameplay and the amount of gadgets, upgrades are challenging. Riddles are sometime confusing and you must use your mind. Hand-eye coordination is also required during combats and stealth takedowns since the map is swarming with bad guys. Boss fights are great and the ways in which you can slow them and defeat them makes it even more fantastic. The game is very lengthy but isn't boring at all due to the inclusion of these riddles. The Catwoman story also gives a taste about the character who has a completely different combat style which again makes the gameplay interesting. Overall it is worth the money and definitely deserved the game of the year title… Expand
  17. DudeUnknown
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. I'm so excited for Arkham Knight. Honestly, it's not exactly my type of game, but it still caught my breath. After the story, there isn't much to do, honestly, but the campaign is great. Awesome storyline too. It's interesting how the amount of time taken to beat the game is about how long it is in the game.
  18. casneovox
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Jogo excelente. Analisar ele com jogos atuais que usam as mesmas mecânicas e melhoraram diversos aspectos e dar nota menor, é uma pura falta de bom senso. O Spider Man de PS4 bebeu muito dele e é um dos melhores jogos que já joguei. Porém, isso não tira o 10 que o Batman merece. Jogo muito bom para a época, com jogabilidade super divertida. História legal. Meu sentimento quando joguei naJogo excelente. Analisar ele com jogos atuais que usam as mesmas mecânicas e melhoraram diversos aspectos e dar nota menor, é uma pura falta de bom senso. O Spider Man de PS4 bebeu muito dele e é um dos melhores jogos que já joguei. Porém, isso não tira o 10 que o Batman merece. Jogo muito bom para a época, com jogabilidade super divertida. História legal. Meu sentimento quando joguei na época foi de um game nota 10.… Expand
  19. Termin8ter
    Feb 8, 2016
    10
    Arkham City is a groundbreaking, amazing game that you should buy right now. The replay value is huge, the open world is fun to explore, the story is interesting and compelling, the boss fights are innovative, the combat is even better, with even more moves and ways to approach a battle. This game should make all Batman fans excited for the upcoming Arkham Knight.
  20. fishthegamer
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    (Do note that I do not own the PC version of this game, but rather the xbox 360 version. I decided to write this review anyway considering the few differences there are between the versions are minute, and also this is simply one of the best games I have ever played.)

    Batman: Arkham City is a great game in every sense of the word. The game is immersive, and pulls you in for hours on    (Do note that I do not own the PC version of this game, but rather the xbox 360 version. I decided to write this review anyway considering the few differences there are between the versions are minute, and also this is simply one of the best games I have ever played.)

    Batman: Arkham City is a great game in every sense of the word. The game is immersive, and pulls you in for hours on end. The atmosphere is spot-on to the lore, and gives a vibe reminiscent of comics such as “The Long Halloween” “Hush” or “The Black Mirror”. The story is well done as well, with talented voice actors giving respectable portrayals of the Caped Crusader’s greatest allies and enemies. The huge map is realized with staggering attention to detail, and is even more breathtaking, I assume, on the PC version. Everything you loved about Arkham Asylum remains intact, the Empowering combat, the Adrenaline pumping stealth sections, the multitude of fantastic Villains who eagerly await their next “Bat-Beating”. However nearly every aspect of the game is significantly improved over AA. There are considerably more enemy types in combat, providing for much more varied and interesting combat sections. You are also given roughly twice the gadgets given in the first game, and everything feels much more open. Going back and playing Asylum after getting used to the freedom provided in City, makes you truly appreciate the changes RockSteady made. The city itself is also significantly larger, 5 times bigger in fact, and you are able to traverse it much faster and with greater precision. The increase in size also allows for TONS of interesting and unique side missions, usually involving a villain not featured in the main story. Which brings me to my next point, the story. The story starts off incredibly, and keeps the momentum going for the first few hours. However, once your map starts to get flooded with side missions and collectibles, the game becomes somewhat cramped, and the middle of the story loses some focus. However, it is wrapped up in a fantastic 3rd act that leaves the ending open, and my jaw on the floor. As far as replayability, there is a LOT of stuff to do. After finishing the main story, you still have to complete a more than a dozen lengthy side missions, 30 challenge maps, 12 different challenge campaigns where you have to complete specific challenge maps in a specific order with specific buffs and debuffs making each fight memorable. Add to that the playable catwoman story missions, the newgame+ mode in which you play through the story and side missions again, with much more difficulty, and the 440 riddler challenges that will test both your skill at the game, and at times your intellect. All of this must be completed in order to 100% arkham city. (Which I am very proud that I did) Even with its minor flaws, Batman Arkham City stands tall, as what is in my opinion, the greatest game of all time.
    10/10    … Expand
  21. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    Is the best game for the last gen, must have, also the collector's edition is a great quality statue, with a art book and a movie, go and buy it! MASTERPIECE
  22. Nugatory
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played! The graphics are exceptional, the in game fighting and grappling(as well as several other abilities) is amazing, and I wish I could stop playing it, well, not really.
  23. moviefanatic15
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    Batman is probably my favorite superhero ever and this game is one of the reasons why batman is so awesome. Arkham City features all of the heroes and villains you expect to see in a batman game. Arkham City has the best game play, story, gadgets, and voice-acting, especially by Mark Hamill. It's one of if not my favorite video game of all time. I'e played this game multiple times and it'sBatman is probably my favorite superhero ever and this game is one of the reasons why batman is so awesome. Arkham City features all of the heroes and villains you expect to see in a batman game. Arkham City has the best game play, story, gadgets, and voice-acting, especially by Mark Hamill. It's one of if not my favorite video game of all time. I'e played this game multiple times and it's still not enough.… Expand
  24. MetaCrisis1337
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    Good lord this game was amazing. This is a must-play for any gamer and fan of Batman out there. Gameplay, worked smoothly, little to no bugs are present, graphics are good, awesome music that really fits the mood, and the plot will sweep you off your feet for a heck of a ride. Clearly this is a game worthy of a 10/10
  25. FlushtheFashion
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    The Dark Knight returns to our disc trays for Rocksteady’s, Arkham City, and it’s one of this year’s most anticipated video games.

    Following on from Arkham Asylum, a title that was a massive step-up from previous superhero based gaming, in terms of controls, movement, flow and story-line. It introduced a fresh & unique combat system that drew players into the action with gripping    The Dark Knight returns to our disc trays for Rocksteady’s, Arkham City, and it’s one of this year’s most anticipated video games.

    Following on from Arkham Asylum, a title that was a massive step-up from previous superhero based gaming, in terms of controls, movement, flow and story-line. It introduced a fresh & unique combat system that drew players into the action with gripping combo’s and counters, and had a more detective-like feel than most beat ’em ups.

    Arkham CityArkham Asylum ended with a bang, watching The Joker mutate (through use of “titan”), to an epic final boss fight, and Arkham City picks up not too far along the timeline.

    Bruce Wayne is captured by Tyger Forces under orders of Arkham Cities head of operations Dr. Hugo Strange, and it doesn’t take long for Mr. Wayne to suit up and reign justice from the shadows. The new story-line follows Strange, The Joker, and other masters of the criminal underworld’s quest to bring down the bat from the sky.

    Sideline missions are a great use of the ‘open world’ factor, fellow super villains (including The Penguin, Mr Freeze and Bane) are pitted against Batman and his small entourage. These sub-plots allow for deeper character involvement, screen time and dialogue compared to that of its predecessor.

    Arkham City has got all new modifications, tweaks and improvements, giving a much understood “Bigger, Better, Bolder” feeling to the game. Vastly noticeable is the open world aspect of the city (not seen hugely on Arkham Asylum), freeing players to soar from amazing heights, zip-line across the roof-tops and really take in the environment. Districts and relative locations such as Penguins Iceberg Lounge, and memory saddened Monument Theatre (where Bruce’ parents were killed) also reside within in its walls.

    The graphics are better and seem more realistic in movement and appearance while still retaining that all important comic book look and feel.

    Detective view is still available and crisper than ever, character representation and costume are thoroughly brought forward ( although Mr Freeze’s suit does look a bit “off”). Good to is the dialogue, gripping enough to keep you from skipping straight to the action.

    New Gadgets are available through level-ups and have been expanded, giving the Utility Belt a diverse use in all situations. All utilities from Arkham Asylum are available from the beginning, so you can focus on getting those all-new awesome gadgets. Together with an updated combo system, predator moves, and bat-suit upgrades it pulls you even deeper behind the mask.

    DLC (downloadable content) opportunities are available with Arkham City, with additional downloadable characters Catwoman and boy-wonder sidekick Robin. Along with campaign add-ons, creating ever more game-play.

    Arkham City is an amazing game and will keep a lot of gamers wanting more. A third installment is hinted at within the story, and the though of being able to fly around the whole of Gotham City next time will have fans drooling in anticipation. Developers Rocksteady deserve credit for the hard work put in, awesome story line, great use of characters and… just go buy it, god damn it!    … Expand
  26. ImBatman2
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    Batman Arkham City is one of the best games I have ever played. It is challenging, the combat is solid, you have to work around armed gunmen, roaming the city is fun, the story is good, and come on, it's BATMAN!
  27. aadityamudhar
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    Batman: Arkham City is easily the best game of 2011 thus far, and a contender for the greatest game of the generation. Unmissable for fans of Batman and essentially everyone else. Those who claim the open world is too small should consider that every square centimetre of Arkham City is memorable and packed with hundreds of mini-puzzles and a dozen deep side-missions. The attention toBatman: Arkham City is easily the best game of 2011 thus far, and a contender for the greatest game of the generation. Unmissable for fans of Batman and essentially everyone else. Those who claim the open world is too small should consider that every square centimetre of Arkham City is memorable and packed with hundreds of mini-puzzles and a dozen deep side-missions. The attention to detail is incredible, and each and every villain is effortlessly compelling despite their impressive numbers. Multiple playable characters, a tonne of combat and predator challenges (along with 400 Riddler puzzles hidden in the campaign), and a fantastic, thrilling story will keep me coming back to Arkham City for years.… Expand
  28. Bat-Gamer-Guy
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    This sequel was somehow better than the original, something that rarely happens. The boss battles have been improved upon since Arkham Asylum, the open world is much more open and filled with hidden goodies to find, the story is spectacular, emotional, and jaw-dropping, the gameplay is more refined and improved upon, and super replayable. It's currently 2015, and I still play this game toThis sequel was somehow better than the original, something that rarely happens. The boss battles have been improved upon since Arkham Asylum, the open world is much more open and filled with hidden goodies to find, the story is spectacular, emotional, and jaw-dropping, the gameplay is more refined and improved upon, and super replayable. It's currently 2015, and I still play this game to this day, 4 years and 2 games later. I've played this game for hours upon hours, and it was worth it. I love this game, and you might too.… Expand
  29. AgentVenom117
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    My favorite game ever based on my favorite DC superhero with an intense and fun story plus the awesome side missions to keep you busy (especially the Riddler mission) with the same main voice cast from the animated series with much darker versions of the characters but they are not extremely dark like the Nolan verse as they have a charm to them and a sense of humor (especially MarkMy favorite game ever based on my favorite DC superhero with an intense and fun story plus the awesome side missions to keep you busy (especially the Riddler mission) with the same main voice cast from the animated series with much darker versions of the characters but they are not extremely dark like the Nolan verse as they have a charm to them and a sense of humor (especially Mark Hamill's Joker). Batman Arkham City is everything you want in a action adventure game and to go into detail on how much I love this game would take me ages. I highly recommend it to any one interested in the Arkham trilogy.… Expand
  30. Butinho
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    Batman Arkham Asylum set the bar very high .Suprisingly this installment clears it . The new moves in the combat system such as stunning an enemy first and then unleashing a lethal combo was a nice addition . The bigger open word map and the plot is great . This is one of the best games for 2011 and one of the best for the generation . Well done Rocksteady
  31. Shadow1
    May 23, 2016
    10
    Batman Arkham City is the best Batman Game and one of the best game of 2011 and one of the best game on Xbox 360 . In this game amazing storyline and good graphics . In this game cool combat system and nice gameplay . this game one of the best game about superheroes . Very good game . This game even better than The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim . Amazing and Awesome Game .
  32. Jimi360
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    I don't like giving anything a 10/10 unless I'm sure of it, and I am sure that Batman: Arkham City is one of the greatest games ever made. From it's extraordinary combat system and beautiful open world, to superb voice acting and a fantastic plot, Arkham City has absolutely everything. That's it. Play it.
  33. COOLQUINN17
    Jul 12, 2016
    9
    Open World + Great graphics + Brilliant voice acting + Amazing game play + Great villains + Kickass combos + Great story =The best superhero game ever made
  34. MiguelNeto
    Nov 21, 2016
    9
    Batman Arkham City conseguiu fazer algo que parecia improvavel, ser melhor que Arkham Asylum, Arkham City é incrivel, a dublagem continua excelente, os personagens sao muito bem adaptado, mais uma vez Coringa rouba a cena sempre que aparece, o grafico é excelente, a direçao de arte é muito competente, o visual de Gotham é excelente, Batman Arkham City conseguiu ainda ser melhor que o seuBatman Arkham City conseguiu fazer algo que parecia improvavel, ser melhor que Arkham Asylum, Arkham City é incrivel, a dublagem continua excelente, os personagens sao muito bem adaptado, mais uma vez Coringa rouba a cena sempre que aparece, o grafico é excelente, a direçao de arte é muito competente, o visual de Gotham é excelente, Batman Arkham City conseguiu ainda ser melhor que o seu antecessor, é um jogo obrigatorio. Nota 9.8… Expand
  35. closecomabt44
    Nov 11, 2016
    10
    easily one of the greatest games of all time and the best of the batman arkham series. it has twists and turns that makes you keep guessing. 10/10 it was easily game of the year
  36. FeerFrikazus
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    Un juego muy bueno, el control del personaje es perfecto igual que el sistema de planeo, la historia me encanto y las misiones secundarias son muy buenas, la duración del juego es buena aunque tampoco es nada del otro mundo y el sistema de mejora del personaje es básico, no tiene gran variedad de enemigos aunque tampoco es necesario en un juego así y el tamaño del mapa esta bien no mas queUn juego muy bueno, el control del personaje es perfecto igual que el sistema de planeo, la historia me encanto y las misiones secundarias son muy buenas, la duración del juego es buena aunque tampoco es nada del otro mundo y el sistema de mejora del personaje es básico, no tiene gran variedad de enemigos aunque tampoco es necesario en un juego así y el tamaño del mapa esta bien no mas que eso.
    El juego es bueno para cualquiera pero es buenísimo si te gustan los personajes.    … Expand
  37. BSchwarz95
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Everything that Arkham Asylum amazed with, this game perfects. In my Top Five of All Time, Arkham City takes the open-world aspect and multiplies it by five. While it doesn't fill it with as many important events (Asylum used every area to it's full potential, City touches on each of them maybe once or twice max), it provides so many areas to roam, explore, and clear of hostiles. EndlesslyEverything that Arkham Asylum amazed with, this game perfects. In my Top Five of All Time, Arkham City takes the open-world aspect and multiplies it by five. While it doesn't fill it with as many important events (Asylum used every area to it's full potential, City touches on each of them maybe once or twice max), it provides so many areas to roam, explore, and clear of hostiles. Endlessly impressive and entertaining, City prides itself on it's large map, unpredictable story, and perfect gameplay. Customization is limited but with a character you don't want to alter, the lack of options is in no way a detraction. You still get new weapons, abilities, and tech to ease combat and make the game more fun. You truly feel like a superhero when playing this game which makes the game fairly easy to beat, but it's even easier to spend more time than necessary beating the story. The gameplay is more fluid than any other game I've played even after nearly 7 more years of game releases. I tried to beat everything in this game, extras and all; it's difficult. There are puzzles, challenges, and feats to overcome which all prove to be challenging. Without a doubt, what all this game offers is much more than 95% of other games you could spend your time with. Arkham City is well worth every second.… Expand
  38. AlexvaderII
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Pensaba que Batman Arkham Asylum era un juego que no se podía mejorar pero esto es un abuso, este juego es mejor en todos los aspectos, peleas mas fluidas, acertijos inteligentes, una ciudad mas grande que explorar y mas jefes finales, si te gusto el juego anterior de Batman este te volara la mente. Simplemente a mi criterio es "EL MEJOR VIDEO JUEGO DE SUPER HEROES DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS".
  39. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 13, 2018
    8
    Batman Arkham City was an excellent sequel to Arkham Asylum! Rocksteady improved on every aspect of the game. Dont get me wrong, Arkham Asylum was great, but Arkham City is PHENOMENAL! The map is good size, not too big and not too small, just perfect. The story is great, and all the villains was great. The ending with Batman and Joker is a very emotional scene. Normally games dontBatman Arkham City was an excellent sequel to Arkham Asylum! Rocksteady improved on every aspect of the game. Dont get me wrong, Arkham Asylum was great, but Arkham City is PHENOMENAL! The map is good size, not too big and not too small, just perfect. The story is great, and all the villains was great. The ending with Batman and Joker is a very emotional scene. Normally games dont get to me, but that scene at the end did the trick. I loved how Ras and Talia al Ghul were in this game. If you have never played the Arkham games...WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU???!!!… Expand
  40. JeanCarloLR
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Here's an awesome game for every fan of Batman. Has awesome graphics that request all the potential from the console without falling into a bad optimization or a FPS fall. This game has a great attention to the details, counting with secondary missions that make you feel as a real hero. The combat system is perfect, a defiant AI who doesn't skimp on punishing the player if you commit aHere's an awesome game for every fan of Batman. Has awesome graphics that request all the potential from the console without falling into a bad optimization or a FPS fall. This game has a great attention to the details, counting with secondary missions that make you feel as a real hero. The combat system is perfect, a defiant AI who doesn't skimp on punishing the player if you commit a fail.
    All the game is a masterpiece, that deserves the glory and attention. A great game with a great development team behind. You will need all you intellect to make strategies for this game.
    The only thing that i found "bad" on this game is that maybe, just maybe, it will be kind of frustrating, each death comes with a little anger made by the current villain; this makes you want to play more but if you die many times in a row well... could make you hate the game. And also it has many collectibles, so many, maybe if there were a few less collectibles, the game will make the trophy hunters come to it to give some fight.    … Expand
  41. Dperks
    Jun 3, 2022
    8
    The main campaign is pretty good but the side missions and other side content is boring and tedious to get through.

    Note- I said a lot more but Metacritic felt like deleting 2 paragraphs worth of writing after hitting submit thanks Metacritic for barely functioning half the time.
  42. xXClutchDutchXx
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Just when you think the gameplay can't get any better it does. Everything right about the first game has been amped up here. The look, combat, character arks, and even riddles, it all improves here and that's saying a lot after playing the first one.
  43. PixelKing370
    Jul 2, 2019
    10
    This made me feel like a Batman the combat and equipment to were amazing at least in my opinion. It is breath Taking.
  44. Miguelbpaes
    Jun 16, 2022
    9
    Nota final: 9.3

    Um espetáculo, do início ao fim. O que já foi espetacular em seu antecessor, foi aumentado muitas vezes na sequência. Com muita ação, um mundo aberto inovador e missões memoráveis, City é o melhor jogo eletrônico do Batman já lançado. E para superá-lo, portanto, vai precisar de muito.
  45. Pardoow
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    What an awesome game. Best one in the franchise by far. Great combat, repetitive but never boring. Also the best story out of any batman game
  46. Rubiales
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Wow! Perfection, that is the word that describes this game, one of the best videogames of the past generation so far, and for me probably even the best. An astonishing and incredible masterpiece in which every character is perfectly implemented and the story is gorgeous, how can we forgot that epic ending??. EVERYTHING IN THIS GAME IS PERFECT.
  47. Caldan
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
  48. C_Evans6710
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    A game even better than it's already great predecessor. The returning voices of Conroy and Hamill and a great story with some cool boss fights.
  49. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Amazing
    Story.......................Amazing
    Score.....................Great
  50. spencerplewe
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    Building on every success of Arkham Asylum, whether it's gameplay, graphics, exploration or storytelling, it's no question why this is one of the best superhero games ever.
  51. mathbidao05
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Batman Arkham City é uma obra prima. Simplesmente um dos melhores jogos já feitos.
  52. zacc7play
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    De los mejores juegos de superheroes que han hecho ES UNA OBRA MAESTRA LA FRANQUICIA ARKHAM
  53. SupahGualtah
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    finished this one before finishing AA and loved both but i like this one more cause it lets you loose in no time and you are free to kick ass. cant wait to get the goty edi for pc and try to complete it this one might be worth it
  54. MattKingsbury
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Arkham City is a beautifully crafted experience, with a whole host of diverse villains that draw you into the Batman Universe. A narrative arc that twists and turns with excitement. There are plenty of memorable moments during the runtime of this campaign, and after I completed it I immediately jumped into a New Game Plus. The predator sections are the highlights of the game, with musicArkham City is a beautifully crafted experience, with a whole host of diverse villains that draw you into the Batman Universe. A narrative arc that twists and turns with excitement. There are plenty of memorable moments during the runtime of this campaign, and after I completed it I immediately jumped into a New Game Plus. The predator sections are the highlights of the game, with music that ramps the tension. The combat sections are also fun, if a little repetitive.… Expand
  55. aeroaviation
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Yes it does in fact, make you feel like Batman. My favorite open world game of the xbox 360/ps3 era.
  56. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The perfect comic book game. It doesn't get better than this. Excellent performances and a powerful ending.
  57. MANXMAN76
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    By far one of my favourite batman games with so many improvements from Arkham Asylum with gliding and stealth as well as combat this is up there as one of the greatest superhero games to date.
  58. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Una gran juego un mundo abierto mejor que el de la entrega pasada y que pule el combate en el juego
  59. GhostKill
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Perfect! Only a few games have ever gotten a 10 from me and this is one of them. Arkham City is a great follow up to Arkham Asylum in every way. The world is bigger and the combat is finally perfected. This game is one of the best in my books. Long live the Bat!
  60. Mirowave
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY and BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM are the two best Batman Games of all Time. Great Graphics and Sound, great Story and Fun. Masterpiece!
  61. RoyTheDog
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This wasn’t just the best Batman game of all time, it’s one of the best superhero pieces of media of all time. I really enjoy Rocksteady’s darker more psychological take on Batman. As he and Catwoman fight their personal demons and the rouges gallery of villains. I really enjoyed how Rocksteady choose to portray the villains especially. Mark Hamill gave one of the best performances of his career as the joker and cemented his place as the definitive animated joker. The ending of this game is hands down the greatest video game ending of all time in my opinion. It’s a dark sad and gritty game. I definitely recommend.… Expand
  62. ehtaco
    Aug 19, 2022
    8
    More of Asylum, but with a much larger world. Can't really go wrong with that! At the time of release, I was slightly disappointed that there wasn't too much evolution in the melee combat. Don't get me wrong, I love the combat in all of these Arkham games. Some of the best around. But this games fighting mechanics are virtually the exact same as Asylum, down to the enemy types andMore of Asylum, but with a much larger world. Can't really go wrong with that! At the time of release, I was slightly disappointed that there wasn't too much evolution in the melee combat. Don't get me wrong, I love the combat in all of these Arkham games. Some of the best around. But this games fighting mechanics are virtually the exact same as Asylum, down to the enemy types and everything. This was slightly disappointing. Also, this is where the Arkham stealth gameplay began to frustrate a little bit. Not enough options. Almost every stealth section is identical to the other. But it was a bit more... forgiving due to the bigger environments in City.… Expand
  63. pxouria
    May 7, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece that offers everything a game should.
    I wasn't even into Batman and I still loved every second of plating the game.
    Both combat and stealth are fun. The story is engaging and nail-biting.
    OST is god-tier especially the main theme.
    What else would you want?
  64. wiredspore44
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Damn this was good. I think I've finally found a game to take away Halo CE's title as my favourite game of all time. It keeps everything that made Arkham Asylum so good and expands upon it so much. The bosses are all unique and incredibly fun to interact with, the open world Arkham City is so fun to grapple around in and there's so much to do! I don't usually do many side quests after IDamn this was good. I think I've finally found a game to take away Halo CE's title as my favourite game of all time. It keeps everything that made Arkham Asylum so good and expands upon it so much. The bosses are all unique and incredibly fun to interact with, the open world Arkham City is so fun to grapple around in and there's so much to do! I don't usually do many side quests after I beat a game but Batman Arkham City is just so compelling and entertaining with all it's secrets and side stories. The story is also way more expansive than Arkham Asylum and is just incredible. From start to finish you'll be completely hooked. Usually I play a game like maybe an hour every day or two but this game was just too fun to turn off. Can't wait to finish off the trilogy with Arkham Knight.… Expand
  65. zachym11
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  66. Cyborg_TDRK
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo foi o primeiro jogo que me tirou do mais "bobinho" e me trouxe um jogo de ação de verdade, eu tenho um carinho muito grande por ele. Eu ganhei ele de um amigo de minha irmã quando eu tinha 7 anos e eu joguei e zerei ele e cara... eu adorei. Eu rejoguei o jogo 3 vezes, inclusive uma semana atrás e ele sempre vai ser tão bom quanto da primeira vez, melhora tudo que o Asylum trouxeEsse jogo foi o primeiro jogo que me tirou do mais "bobinho" e me trouxe um jogo de ação de verdade, eu tenho um carinho muito grande por ele. Eu ganhei ele de um amigo de minha irmã quando eu tinha 7 anos e eu joguei e zerei ele e cara... eu adorei. Eu rejoguei o jogo 3 vezes, inclusive uma semana atrás e ele sempre vai ser tão bom quanto da primeira vez, melhora tudo que o Asylum trouxe em 100% e traz um plot twist muito bom, sempre foi e sempre será o meu jogo do Batman e provavelmente de super-heróis existente… Expand
  67. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    Марафон ассасинов разбавляем мрачной эстетикой лучшей супергеройской серией игр Batman Arkham. Asylum уже перепройден и он по-прежнему хорошо заходит, конечно же с оговорками, но если вспомнить когда была выпущена игра, то вопросов не остаётся. Вторая часть Arkham City - новая ступень в серии. Открытый прекрасный мрачный мир а-ля Бёртон, великолепная графика и механика боев, полетов и вМарафон ассасинов разбавляем мрачной эстетикой лучшей супергеройской серией игр Batman Arkham. Asylum уже перепройден и он по-прежнему хорошо заходит, конечно же с оговорками, но если вспомнить когда была выпущена игра, то вопросов не остаётся. Вторая часть Arkham City - новая ступень в серии. Открытый прекрасный мрачный мир а-ля Бёртон, великолепная графика и механика боев, полетов и в общем всего происходящего. Потрясающие яркие главные действующие лица, интересный сюжет, хоть и не самый продолжительный. Минусами игры являются не самые интересные допы и загадки, проходить которые соответственно большого желания не возникает, что значительно сокращает игровое действо.… Expand
  68. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    The best "beat 'em up" game I have ever played.

    Pros: - Ability to play as Catwoman(DLC), Robin(DLC) and Batman. Both have their unique styles of combat and methods of movement through Arkham City. - Graphics are gorgeous. - Arsenal of side quests, which add to the story. Riddler's trophies are back again, and this time, they are a bit more of a challenge to obtain. - Arkham    The best "beat 'em up" game I have ever played.

    Pros:

    - Ability to play as Catwoman(DLC), Robin(DLC) and Batman. Both have their unique styles of combat and methods of movement through Arkham City.

    - Graphics are gorgeous.

    - Arsenal of side quests, which add to the story. Riddler's trophies are back again, and this time, they are a bit more of a challenge to obtain.

    - Arkham City is a great sandbox. The cleverly placed grapple points and environment will have you swinging, climbing, and gliding with satisfaction.

    - You get a chance to work in the same interests as some villains, which is a nice twist compared to Arkham Asylum.

    - Gadgets are unique and their applications are very cool. Every playable characters have their own unique upgrades also.

    - Conversations throughout Arkham City between the inmates give more information about the plot as it is updated through Batman's actions.

    - The cries of the political prisoners are gruelling enough to make you want to save them.

    - Combat has improved from Arkham Asylum. There are more variety of skills you can learn to handle enemies with new equipment.

    - Many villains are featured. In the main quest, without DLCs, most only appear for a short duration. With DLCs, they will appear again for the side quests.

    - The precision in selecting the gadgets, located on the diagonals of the d-pad, have been improved from Arkham Asylum.

    Cons:

    None (nothing major), in my opinion.    … Expand
  69. Nebraska619
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    This game is one of the best i have ever played. The combat is awesome with the many combo attacks and the freeflow challenges and all the gadgets make the game so fun to mess around with. The story kept me glued for hours as i played trying to get all the side missions and riddler challenges and tried to get 100% on it. The voice acting is great and the story is fun to play and it's oneThis game is one of the best i have ever played. The combat is awesome with the many combo attacks and the freeflow challenges and all the gadgets make the game so fun to mess around with. The story kept me glued for hours as i played trying to get all the side missions and riddler challenges and tried to get 100% on it. The voice acting is great and the story is fun to play and it's one of the few games that i can replay 100's of times and never get bored. Getting the riddler trophies was a challenge but it was fun and i could collect most of them along the way so by the time i got finished with everything else there was only a few trophies and riddles left. I'm glad that i bought the game when i did because this was one of the best there is. It's a gift from the video game gods that brought us this creation. I cannot complain much about the game except for the fact there are so many riddler trophies (its not enough to knock it down to 9) but other than that i love this game and it'll forever be in my heart.… Expand
  70. felipelucktt
    Aug 23, 2021
    8
    Um jogo muito bom, com uma jogabilidade bacana. Só sinto falta de uma história mais "cinemática!
  71. Ray6701
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Awesome action packed and cool graphics and everything else as well as hell boy
  72. keroxsan
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    Batman Arkham City has to be one of my favorite videogames that Ive EVER played. The story is absolutely phenomenal and the gameplay is REALLY good too. I also really liked all of the side characters too. I loved being able to do missions and free roam as Catwoman. This game kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time I was playing it. Definitely a must play for all gamers.
  73. CloudStrife05
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything Asylum was but bigger and better. Story is once again great, voice acting is at its best, and the fight with Mr. Freeze is one you will not be able to forget since it takes more brains than brawn from the players part on how to defeat him.… Expand
  74. grimreapersims
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
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  75. realjaytheboom
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Batman Arkham City: Yeah for International Video Game Day why not do the best game of all time. In Batman Arkham City you play as Batman trying to find out what Protocol 10 is and to save yourself from being poisoned from the Joker. That’s really all I can say without spoilers because I have beaten this game 15 time I have 3 copy’s of the game and I no regrets. So we are going to startBatman Arkham City: Yeah for International Video Game Day why not do the best game of all time. In Batman Arkham City you play as Batman trying to find out what Protocol 10 is and to save yourself from being poisoned from the Joker. That’s really all I can say without spoilers because I have beaten this game 15 time I have 3 copy’s of the game and I no regrets. So we are going to start with the voice actors obviously Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are Batman and Joker, whenever those two have scenes of dialogue together I always say the lines with them. I love why other cast members to Nolan North as the Penguin, Troy Baker as Two-Face and Tara Strong as Harley Quinn they are all so great. But the bosses are where it’s at it greatly improved upon Arkham Asylum, and now the bosses are big and amazing Solomon Grundy and Mr Freeze are my favorites. The graphics are great and so is the music it’s so atmospheric and gameplay is great as well, punching and flipping around sound amazing but nothing compares to just gliding around Arkham City. Overall this is my favorite game of all time some games have come close but I don’t think it will ever get replaced. Ranking Masterpiece.… Expand
  76. Jattaman
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    Buonissimo seguito, più open world del predecessore. Ne conserva la giocabilità e l'ottimo sistema di combattimento.

    Un po' meno d'impatto l'ambientazione, perchè il manicomio del primo capitolo è imbattibile.

    Per il resto, si mantiene su ottimi livelli anche se non raggiunge i tocchi di classe e l'inventiva del primo episodio della serie.
  77. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Atmosphere: 10
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 9
    Music: 8
    Story: 9
    Total: 9.00
  78. Der_Sperling_
    Jan 14, 2022
    9
    Определённо лучшая игра серии, отличный сюжет и геймплей.
  79. Zanta121
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    This game was inevitably what got me into Batman. The story, basic in its nature but perfect in its execution. The character are well adapted and their continuation from the first game is phenomenal.

    This game will always be held in my heart as one of the greatest experiences I have ever had.
  80. cchenders40
    Oct 18, 2022
    9
    My unpopular hot take is that this is the weakest of the trilogy.

    This is an amazing game, don't get me wrong, but it misses in some really big areas. The world, art style, story, and puzzles are all amazing. The voice acting is again flawless and a comic book fan's dream. But man does this game get frustrating towards the end. Here is why... The combat is more repetitive than the    My unpopular hot take is that this is the weakest of the trilogy.

    This is an amazing game, don't get me wrong, but it misses in some really big areas.
    The world, art style, story, and puzzles are all amazing. The voice acting is again flawless and a comic book fan's dream. But man does this game get frustrating towards the end. Here is why...
    The combat is more repetitive than the first game. The enemy variety seriously lacks to the point that the only ways the devs can make the game harder towards the end of the game is by throwing more of the same at you, which really just becomes a battle of maintaining a good health bar. The back tracking is somehow worse in this game and even less justifiable. There is a whole city this time, not just an asylum and somehow you are still made to repeat areas over and over in the main story.

    Spoilers here
    The story is great aside from Talia. In no way is she developed or interesting enough for me to give a rip that Joker kills her in the end. i don't know why the short amount of time in the third act of the game appears to be enough development for her to the devs, but it wasn't. It wasn't emotionally impactful at all.

    Edit: interestingly enough Arkham Knight made me dislike this game even more. If you subbed in Jason Todd for Talia the set up for Knight would have been so much better and paid off in a really great way. What a missed opportunity.

    Other than those complaints the story is great, the combat feels good, Joker is an amazing villain, and there is plenty of side content to go around. This is an amazing game with some frustrating problems.    … Expand
  81. Haris_k
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best batman stories and one of the best stories in general put in the form of a video game. Amazing gameplay, top tier voice acting, and a fantastic score make this game spectacular.
  82. SnakeEyes9155
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. Rocksteady improved on everything from Arkham Asylum and more. The story is great, and the voice acting is superb.
  83. neomoonsevin
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    Loved this game this is an awesome game almost have all the achievements very good
  84. TippyTony
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    Remember, a ten does not equal a perfect game. Let's start with some positives. All of the positives that went with its predecessor belong to this game as well. Combat is still fun and wildly addictive. The vast array of gadgets is fun and sometimes challenging to use. There are even some improvements, like more gadgets unlocked from the start, and gaining new skills has been made easier.Remember, a ten does not equal a perfect game. Let's start with some positives. All of the positives that went with its predecessor belong to this game as well. Combat is still fun and wildly addictive. The vast array of gadgets is fun and sometimes challenging to use. There are even some improvements, like more gadgets unlocked from the start, and gaining new skills has been made easier. The story is better overall than in the first one. There are a few negatives, however. While I did get lost a few times in the original, I got lost way to many times to be considered passable while playing this game. This style of game, in my opinion, should have stayed with the smaller, more enclosed map. I also feel like the story gets cut off way too soon. After the first boss fight with Ra's A Ghul, i didn't expect to see him again, until it's revealed that he's been working with Strange all along. After that, I was fully expecting another boss fight, perhaps after the death of the Joker. The first game ended just at the right point, so I dont know what happened here. Anyway, its a great game overall, just slightly worse than its predecessor.… Expand
  85. goodgriff33
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
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  86. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  87. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
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  88. DaviLOL
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    De los mejores juegos de accion de la historia. es muy completo en todos los apartados de mis favorito. Ademas de lo mejor de xbox 360 me parece que de todas las versiones es la superior. Es divertido, Tiene buena histora, Musica y es rejugable. De lo mejor.
  89. MetaBones
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Following up on one of the best action games in recent memory, Batman: Arkham City manages to up the ante in almost every way you can imagine.

    While it loses some of the focused and contained psychological elements of Arkham Asylum, this sequel makes up for the loss in sheer scale and ambition in its story, side missions and extra DLC content. Not only did Rocksteady create a bolder and    Following up on one of the best action games in recent memory, Batman: Arkham City manages to up the ante in almost every way you can imagine.

    While it loses some of the focused and contained psychological elements of Arkham Asylum, this sequel makes up for the loss in sheer scale and ambition in its story, side missions and extra DLC content. Not only did Rocksteady create a bolder and more ambitious game story, but they also created more memorable villain boss fights, multiply Riddler challenges by 5x, and just smash so much more content and things to do in the game.

    I loved the Catwoman and Robin DLC challenges and options in-game as well as the introduction of new skins to play with and of course the much larger map Batman has to fly across. Also important is the slightly refined combat mechanics from Arkham Asylum. One of the very few complaints I had with Asylum was its occasional combat mechanic issues and clunkiness that made it less fluid than hoped for. All those issues were fixed in the sequel.

    If you're a fan of Batman games, this might be the definitive Batman game out there (still need to play Arkham Knight). The story, challenges, gadgets, content, and overall experience make this simply one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  90. Epicdude7979
    May 14, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. I’ve played it countless times and I’m always amazed.
  91. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Fun and engaging Batman game. Has the perfect mood and stalking around gotham fighting thugs and investigating supervillains is super fun. Drags towards the end and the story is forgettable, but gameplay and atmosphere is the star
  92. Dartza
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Possibly the best superhero game ever made. Everything the original Arkham does right, this does more of and then some. The story is better than ever and exploring a whole city and some of it's underground really expands on what this style of game can do.
  93. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  94. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    an overall great game. it was a lot like arkham asylum but that isn't really a bad thing. this game exceeded my expectations and built on an already great game.
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#6 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Universal acclaim - based on 87 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Planet Xbox 360
    Dec 22, 2011
    95
    Improved gameplay, new mechanics, and an even stronger story denote whether you care about Batman or not, it's still a game worthy of your time. With some easter eggs possibly hinting at plots for a third game, let's hope Rocksteady isn't quite done with the Dark Knight.
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  2. games(TM)
    Dec 1, 2011
    90
    Arkham City handles its side-stories gloriously. [Christmas 2011, p.102]
  3. Gamer Limit
    Nov 29, 2011
    95
    All in all, outside of a few minor issues, I couldn't ask for a better Batman experience. If Arkham City was a graphic novel, it would be considered a classic.
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