Batman: Arkham City

 Xbox 360
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1926 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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 .
  3. 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.
  4. missael
    Jul 27, 2016
    10
    Por mucho el mejor juego de superheroes de la historia, el mejor sistema de combate, una ciudad para explorar a tu libre albedrío, gráficamente de lo mejor que he visto, una buena historia y sobre todo la pelea con Mr. Freeze de los mejores jefes a los que me he enfrentado quisiera que todos los desarrolladores lo hicieran tan bien como Rocksteady.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. B4tm4n39
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the biggest reasons I am a gamer. It's also the reason I'm glad I grew up playing this instead of Batman Dark Tomorrow. This game pretty much perfectly blends Batman's unique gallery of villains from the Joker, Penguin,Two Face and many more. The combat in this game is the best in the Arkham trilogy. Even though they have pretty much have the same combat system thisThis game is one of the biggest reasons I am a gamer. It's also the reason I'm glad I grew up playing this instead of Batman Dark Tomorrow. This game pretty much perfectly blends Batman's unique gallery of villains from the Joker, Penguin,Two Face and many more. The combat in this game is the best in the Arkham trilogy. Even though they have pretty much have the same combat system this game seems to do it the most justice though. Then we get to Batman, the man the game is based on. He is done perfectly from the voice of the fantastic Kevin Conroy who never misses a beat. He is wonderful, he's menacing and threatening when he needs the great thing about Conroy. Is that he doesn't sound like he wants to break everybody's bones 24/7 he just did a fantastic job all around. The Riddler's challenges are very plentiful and although they do get pretty annoying sometimes I still liked them. I always loved it when I solved one that was hard to me and feeling a sense of accomplishment. The side missions are very well done as well, from the mission where you are tracking down the sniper to hunting down the identity thief. This game just was all around amazing, it's easily the best superhero I've ever played and also might be the best video game I've ever played… Expand
  8. 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".
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Amazing
    Story.......................Amazing
    Score.....................Great
  16. mathbidao05
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Batman Arkham City é uma obra prima. Simplesmente um dos melhores jogos já feitos.
  17. zacc7play
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    De los mejores juegos de superheroes que han hecho ES UNA OBRA MAESTRA LA FRANQUICIA ARKHAM
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The perfect comic book game. It doesn't get better than this. Excellent performances and a powerful ending.
  21. 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.
  22. 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!
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. 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?
  26. 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
  27. zachym11
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
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  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. Ray6701
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Awesome action packed and cool graphics and everything else as well as hell boy
  32. EdgeJr360
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    10 years later and this game still remains as probably the best superhero video game ever made
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. Epicdude7979
    May 14, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. I’ve played it countless times and I’m always amazed.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. zotune
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    What a great game, everything has been improved upon since the original. I was quite amazed of what seemed like an endless stream of combos and gadgets. And the Combat System is the best of its class, the animations and work gone into it are truly breathtaking - even on Secondary Characters such as Catwoman. I thoroughly enjoyed this game from beginning to end, and although they were notWhat a great game, everything has been improved upon since the original. I was quite amazed of what seemed like an endless stream of combos and gadgets. And the Combat System is the best of its class, the animations and work gone into it are truly breathtaking - even on Secondary Characters such as Catwoman. I thoroughly enjoyed this game from beginning to end, and although they were not up to par with the likes of Assassin's Creed, I still found the Side Missions quite entertaining.… Expand
  46. niconline
    Nov 5, 2012
    9
    Batman: Arkham City is an outstanding sequel in every department, with stunning gameplay, an immersive world to explore and fantastically well-realised characterisation. The music and voice-acting is exemplary and the visuals are gorgeous. Batman: Arkham City is an incredibly well-crafted, labour of love and no mistake. In short, it's genius.
  47. asylumspadez
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Its bigger but not better. The game features a rather noticeable drop in frame rate in some areas, Boss fights are short and make poor uses of good characters, The campaign (including main and side missions) are rather short as well. It doesnt have the same addictive feel that the previous game had either. Its a good game but not as great as the previous one.
  48. MichaelH
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    In 2009, Rocksteady Studios released the critically acclaimed hit Batman: Arkham Asylum and in doing so set the gold standard by which all superhero games hence forth would be compared to.

    Now, just over two years later, the developer has released the next chapter in their Batman saga, Batman: Arkham City. After promising to improve an already impressive first effort, does Arkham City    In 2009, Rocksteady Studios released the critically acclaimed hit Batman: Arkham Asylum and in doing so set the gold standard by which all superhero games hence forth would be compared to.

    Now, just over two years later, the developer has released the next chapter in their Batman saga, Batman: Arkham City. After promising to improve an already impressive first effort, does Arkham City deliver high-flying thrills and a gripping tale, or would it fall victim to the dreaded sophomore slump syndrome?

    Taking place six months after the events which occurred in Arkham Asylum, Arkham City drops you in the middle of a city-turned-prison on the brink of total chaos. Donning the legendary cape and cowl, you, playing as Batman, are immediately thrown into the turmoil and tasked with getting to the bottom of whatâ    … Expand
  49. PP7Silenced
    Mar 9, 2012
    9
    Presentation: 10/10 How do you make a sequel to the game that did everything right, setting the bar for what a comic book game could be? Add more. More challenges, more villains, more gadgets, more options, more places to go, more things to do. This is Arkham Asylum x10! A true Batman sim and the greatest game I've played in a long time. Gameplay: 9/10 Once you get used to the controls,Presentation: 10/10 How do you make a sequel to the game that did everything right, setting the bar for what a comic book game could be? Add more. More challenges, more villains, more gadgets, more options, more places to go, more things to do. This is Arkham Asylum x10! A true Batman sim and the greatest game I've played in a long time. Gameplay: 9/10 Once you get used to the controls, gliding through the city, performing silent takedowns and taking on a dozen thugs at once is second nature and tons of fun. As for the environment, it's Gotham City. A piece of it anyway. As you have seen is in the comics, movies, and animation. It's Batman's play ground and every alleyway, overpass, and roof top feels the way it's supposed to. You are Batman. Graphics: 9/10 Beautiful and dark in a dirty way. The city looks and feels like it's seen better days and that's a good thing. It rains and snows in places as spotlights scan the night sky and it all looks so saturated in the Unreal Engine sheen. Texture pop-in is rare but present but when everything looks as it should it's easy to forget. Sound: 10/10 Countering a thug with his own baseball bat makes an expected crack, that's just one example that comes to mind. Sounds are never recycled and there a hundreds of them. Voice acting is some of the best in any video game and the music is moody and appropriate for Batman with obvious nods to Tim Burtons 1989 score and Hans Zimmer's latest from the Nolan films. Value: 10/10 The side missions alone feel like there own game. If the developer was greedy they could have cut this game into 3rds. They could have sold the main story for $60 and the others as DLC and you would still be getting your moneys worth just the base game with it's collectables and challenge maps. The new game plus, upgrades, and achievements make sure that the game isn't over just because you finished the main story line. You could sink a good 15 hours in your first play through without collecting a single Riddler trophy or trying your skills in a challenge map.… Expand
  50. Sh0dan
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Just completed 100% the game and Riddler challenges and WOW.. Such a fantastic game! Easily as good as Arkham Asylum if not better. I kinda thought there was less stealth and gadget progression this time around, seemed to be a tad more fighting, but honestly the quotas between stealth, combat, exploration and puzzle solving were about the same. Wished the main story and side missions hadJust completed 100% the game and Riddler challenges and WOW.. Such a fantastic game! Easily as good as Arkham Asylum if not better. I kinda thought there was less stealth and gadget progression this time around, seemed to be a tad more fighting, but honestly the quotas between stealth, combat, exploration and puzzle solving were about the same. Wished the main story and side missions had been a bit longer too. Some of the side story villain missions seemed to cut a bit short. Also I have to say how unhappy I am with the Catwoman content unlock pass. I think that really wasn't necessary and it annoyed me a lot that I couldn't share the full content of this game with family members, or that in the future if my profile ever becomes compromised, I may not be able to access the Catwoman content at all. At the very least a PC style revoke tool should have been implemented so that we can move the content to different profiles and xboxs if we encounter problems. And don't believe it doesn't happen, my brother lost his profile to hackers and lost all of his GS and purchased DLC. But apart from that I thoroughly I enjoyed this game and would recommend it to any gamer, even if they aren't a Bats fan. Fantastic game. Congrats to the developers.… Expand
  51. David_wayne
    Oct 24, 2011
    9
    Batman Arkham city is a very good game and has alot of great side missions and collectibles that will keep you busy for day's.my only complaint has to be the games end which like the first batman game was kinda lame and didn't make me feel like there was enough thought put into the closing of a great story.but this is a great game none the less.
  52. KON
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    The game is all good and has free roam optional. Besides the intense graphics and the higher video requirements, I daresay this game is indeed an upgrade from the previous Batman-Arkham Asylum.
    High end PC gamers can take huge advantage of this game from CUDA and Phys-X as well. Although
    Campaign seems to be a lot longer than the previous game and the intensity of the game brings you    The game is all good and has free roam optional. Besides the intense graphics and the higher video requirements, I daresay this game is indeed an upgrade from the previous Batman-Arkham Asylum.
    High end PC gamers can take huge advantage of this game from CUDA and Phys-X as well. Although
    Campaign seems to be a lot longer than the previous game and the intensity of the game brings you
    straight into the story.    … Expand
  53. HaVoK308
    Oct 18, 2011
    9
    It's better than it's predecessor in every way. And if you played the first you k ow that is no easy task. Quite simply, Arkham City is one of the best games this generation. And I'm far from an avid Batman fan. I never read the comics and only enjoyed two of the movies. Sandbox style is similar to Assissans Creed and Infamous. Both those games are great, but Arkham City has even moreIt's better than it's predecessor in every way. And if you played the first you k ow that is no easy task. Quite simply, Arkham City is one of the best games this generation. And I'm far from an avid Batman fan. I never read the comics and only enjoyed two of the movies. Sandbox style is similar to Assissans Creed and Infamous. Both those games are great, but Arkham City has even more polish. Consider all that with an excellent story and top notch voice acting, you have one very special game.… Expand
  54. misery1990
    Oct 22, 2011
    9
    Batman: Arkham City is definitely one of the best video games of all time even after many years will not be forgotten because the company has created this game with much love and passion.Thumbs up Rocksteady!!!!
  55. SpartanEdge
    May 26, 2012
    9
    Very good game this.After playing the excellent Arkham Asylum,I was expecting alot,& alot i got.While i enjoyed Arkham Asylum & think its a good game,i didnt like the relatively small & claustrophobic setting of Arkham itself.Arkham City however is in a much larger area & in proper urban enviroments,which is lets face it,Batmans bread & water.You can literally spread your wings & takeVery good game this.After playing the excellent Arkham Asylum,I was expecting alot,& alot i got.While i enjoyed Arkham Asylum & think its a good game,i didnt like the relatively small & claustrophobic setting of Arkham itself.Arkham City however is in a much larger area & in proper urban enviroments,which is lets face it,Batmans bread & water.You can literally spread your wings & take flight.The game still has a fixed narrative of course,but is properly free roaming now,& has a whole host of exra things to be doing alongside the main story.You start the game with ALL the skills available in Arkham Asylum,plus more to unlock in this game,so thats impresssive,plus theres the Catwoman bits.Personally i'm not interested in the Catwoman content,but even so i thought is was extremely naughty for Rocksteady to make it accessable only if you are online & have bought the game new,via a code.It doesnt bother me,as i had the option to not download it,& forgoe playing as Catwoman & play it as a pure batman experience,but on principle,i dont agree with it,as it denies the content to people that have the right no choose to not have an internet connection,but have paid for the full game.The game on the whole though is excellent.It still has that fantastic combat system,& much more enemies to use it on.It also has challenge maps,with more to unlock in game,plus the ability to re-play the game after completition in 'Plus' or normal mode,with all your unlocks & alternative choices of Batman costumes,which is great.The game is actually a massive technical achievment in my opinion.In the next game though,can we finally have Batman- 'Gotham' city,complete with Batmobile please,thanks.… Expand
  56. c0mmander
    Oct 24, 2011
    9
    Arkham City is simply STUNNING. Expectations were high for this follow up to the critically acclaimed arkham asylum. Rocksteady have gone above expectations with a fantastic campaign that is varied in it's elements, an amazing open world in which to explore and a fantastic free flowing battle system. The game builds on everything that made the 1st game successful and added more. Playing asArkham City is simply STUNNING. Expectations were high for this follow up to the critically acclaimed arkham asylum. Rocksteady have gone above expectations with a fantastic campaign that is varied in it's elements, an amazing open world in which to explore and a fantastic free flowing battle system. The game builds on everything that made the 1st game successful and added more. Playing as Catwoman for example is a fantastic change up from playing as the Dark knight as she has fantastic combat differences. I won't go on but here are my scores for the things I've taken into consideration.

    Graphics: 9
    Gameplay:9
    Longevity: 9
    Presentation:9

    Overall: 9    … Expand
  57. rafael14
    Apr 14, 2012
    9
    it's one of the best game I ever play, because the image is wonderful, and is the best game of the year so far. And is not so difficult to play this game
  58. Jarbas6
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Arkham City is big to explore, the side missions are awesome, main quests will take about 15 hours, and then there are Riddler Trophies, Challenge Maps and New Game+. The story is fantastic and surprising as it rolls, and many of Batman's comic books characters are at least mentioned. Graphics are good, not one of the bests around, but still stunning. Gameplay is not perfect, and youArkham City is big to explore, the side missions are awesome, main quests will take about 15 hours, and then there are Riddler Trophies, Challenge Maps and New Game+. The story is fantastic and surprising as it rolls, and many of Batman's comic books characters are at least mentioned. Graphics are good, not one of the bests around, but still stunning. Gameplay is not perfect, and you certainly will take time to know what you are supposed to do, but this is definetively a great game.
    Gameplay:7/10
    Graphics:9/10
    Story:10/10
    Lifetime: 10/10
    OVERALL: 9/10    … Expand
  59. Luke2758
    Oct 18, 2011
    9
    In the end, Rocksteady did it again with the release of Arkham City. The game is beautifully impressive and the shift to the open world gameplay really makes a big difference as players can now explore and enjoy the dark streets of Gotham City. Despite the easy boss fights, the game is still phenomenal and simply the greatest Batman adventure you can imagine.
  60. marv316
    Oct 23, 2011
    9
    So, where do i start...? i confuse now. because there are no any negative thing in this game.. simply just PERFECT.. :) Rock studio did a very amazing job in this Arkham Asylum's sequel. The Storyline really straightly taken from the comics so not only it would satisfy all Batman die hard fans but it also could make non-comic fans interested to follow the story because of the easy toSo, where do i start...? i confuse now. because there are no any negative thing in this game.. simply just PERFECT.. :) Rock studio did a very amazing job in this Arkham Asylum's sequel. The Storyline really straightly taken from the comics so not only it would satisfy all Batman die hard fans but it also could make non-comic fans interested to follow the story because of the easy to understand story -telling style and the AWESOME yeah i say it once again AWESOME acting voice from all the cast (esp: Mark Hamil as Joker and Kevin Conroy as Batman). a lot of improvements are here and there in this game such as more famous Batman villain like Two-Face, Penguin, Mr. Freeze, etc. and for the first time since Arkham Asylum, two former Bruce Wayne's love interest make debut their debut in this game: Selena Kyle (Catwoman) and Vicky Vale. besides the main mission, u also can play a ton of side mission which available during the game (by meeting someone, a police call or a civilian who needs help). the environment and the view of Gotham City in this game are much.. much bigger, badder, better (oops i borrowed the WWE 12 tagline LOL... :D) the only minor negative thing in this game is the fighting system.. is not that bad but, it can make your hand a little stiff after the fight is over.. o yeah one more the graphic is so detail so it would make you feel that you're a Batman and you're really in Gotham City.. Overall this is the must-play-game for this Holiday season.. :)… Expand
  61. Bolter
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Amazing as the first. You finally get to use most of the abilities and move sets which weren't really designed for Arkham Ayslum. Great story with sometimes even better sidequests like the riddlers. Well worth the money.
  62. Peajay80
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    Batman AC is one of the best games I've played this year. Im about 50% of the way through the story and have loved every minute so far. There is tonnes to do in AC if you fancy a break from the main story. With over 400 collectibles numerous side missions and the Riddlers Revenge missions you get a lot of play for your money.
  63. mckookey
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    One of the best games of the year. The environment is completely immersive - you get lost in the city. The story is worth watching (one of VERY few games that I feel this way about) and the boss battles are fun. Add to this the challenge maps, and you have a game that you really want to play.
  64. ronswanson
    Nov 7, 2011
    9
    From the get go, the action starts off very quickly. Within the first hour, you encounter many fan favorite villains and missions send you around the very gothic looking streets (and rooftops) of Arkham City. The main campaign lacks the race against time feel of the first game, but thats only because there is so much to do and get distracted by. The upgrades and gadgets make you feel moreFrom the get go, the action starts off very quickly. Within the first hour, you encounter many fan favorite villains and missions send you around the very gothic looking streets (and rooftops) of Arkham City. The main campaign lacks the race against time feel of the first game, but thats only because there is so much to do and get distracted by. The upgrades and gadgets make you feel more powerful than ever. The catwoman section play very well and are a welcome break from playing as Bats. What really sets this appart from its predeccessor are the side missions, which feel much more like side stories, as they have you hunting down gotham criminals in episodic installments. Visuals and combat haven't changed much, but the map size and the amount of on screen enemies are very impressive. With improved boss battles, more villains and a longer campaign, this is a fantastic sequel that should not be missed.… Expand
  65. Kaiokhen
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Yet again Rocksteady has made this game one of the most amazing and memorable super villain game. A must buy for Batman fans, gameplay is splendid although there were quite too many riddles. But hey, that keep me busy for a while. Game is roughly ~20 Hrs including side mission. Really lots to do, challenge mode and Nightwing and Robin. However, you cannot free roam with any DLC charactersYet again Rocksteady has made this game one of the most amazing and memorable super villain game. A must buy for Batman fans, gameplay is splendid although there were quite too many riddles. But hey, that keep me busy for a while. Game is roughly ~20 Hrs including side mission. Really lots to do, challenge mode and Nightwing and Robin. However, you cannot free roam with any DLC characters such as Nightwing and Robin which is really unfortunate.… Expand
  66. rschnetzler
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    This game is beautifully done and exceeds all of my expectation for replay value. I find myself coming back, time and time again, to spend an hour or two searching for Riddler trophies or tackling challenge maps. This game has had my interest from the minute that I opened the case, and I don't see that changing any time soon.
  67. duluthdude
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Very fun and entertaining, I loved the first one , and I was happily suprised hey were able to add features and not just put out another game on the name of the old one. Nice job, my son and I love it!
  68. PhiAlpha44
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    If you liked Arkham Asylum, you'll like Arkham City. This Batman series of games is simply the best (only) superhero game franchise worth looking at. It's really amazing how many moves, gadgets and abilities they've given Batman and how simple they've made the controls to be able to pull those moves off. The graphics are beautiful, the stories of both games are great, and the audio isIf you liked Arkham Asylum, you'll like Arkham City. This Batman series of games is simply the best (only) superhero game franchise worth looking at. It's really amazing how many moves, gadgets and abilities they've given Batman and how simple they've made the controls to be able to pull those moves off. The graphics are beautiful, the stories of both games are great, and the audio is fantastic. The voice acting in the game are the same voice actors that made "Batman The Animated Series" back in the 90's. It's fantastic. Be sure to play Arkham Island first. The stories connect, and they're both highly worth it.… Expand
  69. TheRedZombie
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    What can I say that hasn't already been said? The storyline is awesome. The graphics and gameplay are impressive. The game is worth every penny. I will be playing this game over and over for quite some time.
  70. PeredusMaximus
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game, with a terrific story and varied, compelling gameplay. Much more freedom than Arkham Asylum, allowing Batman to sail over the city and go pretty much anywhere. The open-world feel suits Batman's ethos to a tee, and you get the feeling you are the caped crusader himself doing his nightly rounds as you come across a poor helpless hobo being beaten up by a thug, knowing that only you can take him down.

    The combat is exhilarating and you have many more options than in the previous game as to how you nail your opponents. New gadgets such as the freeze grenade and the shock gun add spice to combat, while new enemies like the armoured thugs and the shielded thugs mean you have to approach each encounter in a new way. Some of the ways in which familiar enemies were realised was refreshing and thrilling, particularly the Penguin with his 'monocle', and (to me) new characters like the Mad Hatter and Deadshot added to the richness of the backstory. After finishing the main quest and the various side quests, there are still the 400 Riddler challenges to cope with, some of which are infuriating but many of which are a pleasure to take a few minutes to take stock until you work out the solution. It's this constant change of pace and tack that makes BAC such a great game, eschewing the monotony than can so often be the problem with any game, particularly button-mashing combat game, of which it would be easy to discard BAC as one. Don't be fooled: this is a mixture of combat, stealth, detective work, puzzle solving and some lite RPG elements. Something for everyone. My only two gripes would be that (1) the main story felt as if it could have been longer, and too many crucial moments (e.g. defeating major characters) are handled by cutscene, which is no-one's idea of fun, and (2) some of the villains don't get enough screen time--Two Face in particular is mishandled (apart from a brief encounter if you play as Catwoman). I hope some DLC is released which expands the adventure and allows us to wear Batman's cape once more and kick the snot out of some bad guys.    … Expand
  71. Runfocovah
    Apr 18, 2012
    9
    Yes this game is way better than the first one and has plenty of bonus stuff to get you coming back for more. The story is cool, some twists here and there, good graphics, very good sound, superb game play, lots of easter eggs and you get to see the joker once again
  72. KaeBlade
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Batman: Arkham City is, without a doubt, the best Batman game produced so far. I'm a bit undecided on the combat gameplay as I found it a bit too simple. I can't think of a better system that would incorporate Batman's gadgets as well as the current system did though. The combat can get a little repetitive 3/4ths through the game but there are a ton of other elements in the game that makeBatman: Arkham City is, without a doubt, the best Batman game produced so far. I'm a bit undecided on the combat gameplay as I found it a bit too simple. I can't think of a better system that would incorporate Batman's gadgets as well as the current system did though. The combat can get a little repetitive 3/4ths through the game but there are a ton of other elements in the game that make up for it. If you don't feel like following the storyline, there are a lot of side missions to cover. Discovering and solving all the Riddler challenges alone will take quite a bit of time. If you're a Batman fan, you will drown in all the details developer Rocksteady has crammed into Arkham City. This is a must-buy for 2011.… Expand
  73. themark79
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game takes everything that was great about Arkham Asylum and raises the bar in every aspect. More quests, more gadgets, an open world and even better combat controls. The graphics, sound, and gameplay are basically flawless. The story reminds you of something that you could really see yourself reading in a comic book and the art direction of Arkham makes you feel like you are reallyThis game takes everything that was great about Arkham Asylum and raises the bar in every aspect. More quests, more gadgets, an open world and even better combat controls. The graphics, sound, and gameplay are basically flawless. The story reminds you of something that you could really see yourself reading in a comic book and the art direction of Arkham makes you feel like you are really in a dark and twisted place. The Catwoman story arc integrated into the main story was actually a quite a surprise, it didn't feel like dlc and felt like it was integrated into the game very well. This game is by far the best game ever based on a comic book character, if only other developers would take the same approach with their licensed franchises the gaming world would be a better place. Easily one of the top 5 games of 2011, and quite possible the GOTY in my opinion. It's been a long time since a game has grabbed me and kept my attention the whole way through and left me wanting more while still feeling complete.… Expand
  74. DarrkHawk
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game sets the example of what a game should be. A solid story, solid game play, smooth combat and excellent mechanics. 1 of my very few flaws with this game is that it is too short. I completed the story in less than 7 hours. Sure, new game + lets you replay the story with all previous unlocks but where's the fun in that? Maybe after a few weeks of parting with the game sure.
    The    This game sets the example of what a game should be. A solid story, solid game play, smooth combat and excellent mechanics. 1 of my very few flaws with this game is that it is too short. I completed the story in less than 7 hours. Sure, new game + lets you replay the story with all previous unlocks but where's the fun in that? Maybe after a few weeks of parting with the game sure.
    The variation in villains in this game compared to its predecessor, Arkham Asylum, is very well thought out and they tie in with the story almost perfectly. Although people say that this is just a larger version of Arkham Asylum, I cannot disagree more. Sure, it's an open world game (almost like a sandbox style) whereas Arkham Asylum was almost on a linear, bottleneck path but Arkham City is so much more than that. There are tonnes of things to do such as its side missions that introduce some less heard of villains into the game, the Riddler challenges and even another characters ability to free roam once the story is complete. Speaking of the Riddler, no Batman game is complete without the Riddler and his challenges.
    Challenges also make a return with more variation, characters and tasks to complete to earn those precious stars.
    Robin also makes an appearance in the story but sadly, it's only a brief moment. A robin section in this game would make it a whole lot better and add on more precious hours of gameplay.    … Expand
  75. Daghostofsparta
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game was pretty solid. It continued the awesomeness that Arkham Asylum started. This game brought in a few new characters (familiar faces) to the series, like cat woman, robin etc. The fighting is epic as you just punish multiple enemies at once and the counter button is pressed a million times. The story is great, specially if your a fan and follow the series on tv, movies or comics.This game was pretty solid. It continued the awesomeness that Arkham Asylum started. This game brought in a few new characters (familiar faces) to the series, like cat woman, robin etc. The fighting is epic as you just punish multiple enemies at once and the counter button is pressed a million times. The story is great, specially if your a fan and follow the series on tv, movies or comics. The graphics are impressive , specifically the charter models and scenery. I love the grappling hook and soaring throughout the city looking for trouble. This is a great buy and I recommend it to any one thats looking for a great plat former slash kick ass game.… Expand
  76. killiana1a
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A great sequel. By sequel I mean it in every sense of the word. Arkham City has not recreated the wheel as we know it when we drive. Arkham City is the same prison type setting for a game that has brought respect for comic book video games. New villains, a bigger prison, and more gadgets. The combat is the same with a few more enemies to make you mad when you don't get that 30+ hit combo.A great sequel. By sequel I mean it in every sense of the word. Arkham City has not recreated the wheel as we know it when we drive. Arkham City is the same prison type setting for a game that has brought respect for comic book video games. New villains, a bigger prison, and more gadgets. The combat is the same with a few more enemies to make you mad when you don't get that 30+ hit combo. The best part about Arkham City is moving from point A to point B. You feel like you are Batman and not just some Street Fighter type character.… Expand
  77. seannydrama
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Overall: amazing game. It struck a good balance of keeping the things that worked in Arkham Asylum the same, but changing enough things that this game felt new and better. Some of the villains felt a little diluted because there were so many, but it's a minor gripe. The fighting style is something you will either love or hate, and falls in the "easy to learn but hard to master" cliche.Overall: amazing game. It struck a good balance of keeping the things that worked in Arkham Asylum the same, but changing enough things that this game felt new and better. Some of the villains felt a little diluted because there were so many, but it's a minor gripe. The fighting style is something you will either love or hate, and falls in the "easy to learn but hard to master" cliche. The primary story line felt a little short, but there is enough to do around the City that keeps you busy for a long time. This game was a blast and worth every penny.… Expand
  78. Remedylive
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Fantastic super hero game with lots to see and do. A must have in any collection. would like to have seen more in the multilayer side of things but that isn't a big issue with a game of this quality.
  79. LFClegend
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    This game was amazing this is 10times better than arkham asylum the map was bigger the graphics were amazing the gameplay was phenomenal only thing that let's it down is replay value you do not get the same feeling it feels completely different overall amazing
  80. jonnyb2007
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    loved the first one and this is an even better version of that. More areas to explore and cool enhancements, a must have game for any xbox owner. The combat alone is worth the price of entry alone. It is so fluid and fun just bashing people with their own bats or throwing a smoke pellet and flee from incoming bullets. A great game with a great story !
  81. Rizz0
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Great story, stellar voice cast, and brilliant setting, Arkham Asylum was one of the sleeper hits of 2009, and Rocksteady showing once more they can make it with the big boys. This game is a must for any gamer, not just comic junkie, loads of variety, and hard to put down, my only complaint is that they could have made the world slightly bigger, as opening upgrades means you can get acrossGreat story, stellar voice cast, and brilliant setting, Arkham Asylum was one of the sleeper hits of 2009, and Rocksteady showing once more they can make it with the big boys. This game is a must for any gamer, not just comic junkie, loads of variety, and hard to put down, my only complaint is that they could have made the world slightly bigger, as opening upgrades means you can get across it a little too quick, but the future is bright for this franchise..… Expand
  82. organicpeach
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    A truly stunning game that is a completely worthy sequel to the amazing Arkham Asylum. What the story lacks in focus is made up for with a huge amount of content and detail within the city itself. This game also contains the best sub-quests of any game because they feel like whole plots within themselves. A massive lifespan and stunning looks makes this game a must buy.
  83. dharma
    Jun 29, 2012
    9
    One of the best superhero video game of all time is back, and this time it offers a more vastly bigger environment. Great action, superb controls (with a little bit of a learning curve) and superb production values are staples. What makes it the best super hero game series is its ability to make the player 'become' the Dark Knight himself. Highly recommended.
  84. stevvti
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    I've been waiting for this game ever since I completed Arkham asylum which is over 2 years. And I can say that it is an excellent game in every aspect. The game length can be as long as you want it to be because there are so many side missions. You dont have to complete them but if you dont then you miss out on A LOT of the story. An example is the Riddler missions, I missed them outI've been waiting for this game ever since I completed Arkham asylum which is over 2 years. And I can say that it is an excellent game in every aspect. The game length can be as long as you want it to be because there are so many side missions. You dont have to complete them but if you dont then you miss out on A LOT of the story. An example is the Riddler missions, I missed them out completely on my 1st play though... and missed out on the story. My only complaints with the game and the reason I gave it 9 not 10 is because I was dissapointed with the ending, the game seems to just end with no indication as to weather or not there will be a 3rd game. Also I miss the Scarecrow... He was fantastic in Arkham asylum.… Expand
  85. neo512210
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I have to say coming into this game I had very high hopes for it I loved Arkham Asylum and with the exception of two little parts mediocre boss fights and the end it was a near perfect game. It improves upon the previous game immensely. the sheer size alone is aw inspiring when you first set your eyes on Arkham City it can be a tad overwhelming but the first time I grappled along theI have to say coming into this game I had very high hopes for it I loved Arkham Asylum and with the exception of two little parts mediocre boss fights and the end it was a near perfect game. It improves upon the previous game immensely. the sheer size alone is aw inspiring when you first set your eyes on Arkham City it can be a tad overwhelming but the first time I grappled along the rooftops and started zipping along the city taking out thugs and finding those freaking riddlers trophies I felt right at home as Batman. The voice acting of all the major players is top notch and the story is pretty seamless and flowing. Yes you can do the plethora of side quests along side the main one but I did find myself always getting drawn back into the main story line wondering what happened next and who I would run into next. I won't spoil anything but its hard not to run into some bat villain either main stream or obscure to the bat universe. The boss fights are more varied and a much improvement over the last game and the ending just wow which is all I will say. After the game is done there was still plenty of to do and finish up. My only real criticisms of the game is are minor ones but its what keeps the game from being a 10 in my opinion. The catwoman stages are not bad but they feel a bit tacked on and detract a little bit from the main story and that last part is a giant pain in the rear. The only part is those Riddler trophies I have about 1/2 of them complete but kinda lost the desire to finish them off its just a tad overwhelming. But that aside the whole game is a complete package and a must play for any Batfan… Expand
  86. flamingpretzel
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WOW. What a freaking blast! Batman:AA redefined what it meant to be Batman, This game only improves upon the format. Excellent in every way. Including some of the more memorable villians in Batman's rogues gallery was a great move, and the only complaint I have is that Bats never really got to beat the crap out of two-face, and left that to catwoman. SPOILER ALERT ***** Joker dying, and Batman walking out through the gates of the city with him in his arms.... EPIC.… Expand
  87. Xboxgamer421
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Great game the story was good and i found it easier to follow doing the side missions after the main story. the combat was smooth but i never found myself using any quickfire gadgets except for the batclaw. some of the riddler challenges were challenging until you thought of it like a detective. a lot of the Super-criminals received the short end of the stick but others were perfect. theGreat game the story was good and i found it easier to follow doing the side missions after the main story. the combat was smooth but i never found myself using any quickfire gadgets except for the batclaw. some of the riddler challenges were challenging until you thought of it like a detective. a lot of the Super-criminals received the short end of the stick but others were perfect. the beginning and the ending were fantastic and moving around the city was great once I got gliding down and it fit in perfectly for Batman and if i got tired of it i would zip-line around. I felt like i actually had a boss battle something that hasn't worked for me in along time. The riddler was probably the most satisfying enemy because i really felt like i had to work for it. if you don't like collecting things don't but i thought it worked greatly. I am a bit of an achievement hunter and was looking forward to collecting all of them when i noticed that one you have to have Robin which i didnt preorder and you have to buy Nightwing which doesn't seem fair those achievements should have been downloaded after you downloaded the characters. Just a minor setback for a fantastic game definitely one of the need to buy games of the year even if you don't like Batman because i didn't really care for it until I played Arkham Asylum and i have learned that Batman is the best super hero because he doesn't have superpower. Amazing follow up to an amazing original Rocksteady keep up the great work… Expand
  88. YipManSays
    Nov 23, 2011
    9
    A really fun adventure through the Batman universe with a great twist ending! Once again Rocksteady Studios nails it! The combat has been improved with cool new tricks for Batman as well as new gadgets. There are far more villains to take down and not to mention the ability to play as Catwoman which adds a new twist on things! Mark Hamel also does a spectacular job playing the Joker.A really fun adventure through the Batman universe with a great twist ending! Once again Rocksteady Studios nails it! The combat has been improved with cool new tricks for Batman as well as new gadgets. There are far more villains to take down and not to mention the ability to play as Catwoman which adds a new twist on things! Mark Hamel also does a spectacular job playing the Joker. Actually most of the voice cast does a great job voicing the heroes and villains. There are some unpolished character models and areas and at times it feels like they put too many villains in for you to wrap your head around. Either way this is the best superhero game to date!… Expand
  89. logicrulez
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    Arkham City is great game, the graphics are second to none, the acting is oscar worthy, the game play is just fun. Everything that is Batman is depicted in this game and the one before it. Rocksteady studios is doing a great job and I will pay attention to any future releases they have coming out. They are a really hard working team that really puts their all into a project. You can seeArkham City is great game, the graphics are second to none, the acting is oscar worthy, the game play is just fun. Everything that is Batman is depicted in this game and the one before it. Rocksteady studios is doing a great job and I will pay attention to any future releases they have coming out. They are a really hard working team that really puts their all into a project. You can see how much care was put into every detail of this game, and it goes to show hard work pays off.… Expand
  90. VictorRay
    Nov 27, 2011
    9
    Combat is satisfying and uniquely rhythmic, as it was in Arkham Asylum, but additional combat moves make free-flow the best melee combat gameplay in any recent game. The additional take-downs and gadgets make predator far more interesting too. The biggest change, however, is the gliding system, which makes navigating the beautifully rendered city a lot of fun. The voice acting isCombat is satisfying and uniquely rhythmic, as it was in Arkham Asylum, but additional combat moves make free-flow the best melee combat gameplay in any recent game. The additional take-downs and gadgets make predator far more interesting too. The biggest change, however, is the gliding system, which makes navigating the beautifully rendered city a lot of fun. The voice acting is phenomenal, aside from the fact that all the thugs seem to be played by the same 3 voice actors. My only other complaint is that many characters did not get the time they deserved.… Expand
  91. Critic1029
    Dec 20, 2011
    9
    Batman: Arkham City is a very good game. It's not great such as a Batman: Arkham Asylum, but this sequel is maybe one of the best games of 2011.It wasn't made for money. It was made for gamers and players. I really recommend this game.
  92. gooeycard
    Dec 20, 2011
    9
    I may not be the biggest superhero fan but this game is incredible the graphics the dlc the side missons and of course catwoman This game needs the catwoman opening because thats how the game should really kicked off
  93. kremeovsumgai
    Dec 22, 2011
    9
    This game is great. The visuals, gameplay, story, and characters are great. I wish some of the other villains had more screen time, but it all adheres to the DC Universe quite well. I'm playing through for a second time, and I found a ton of stuff that I missed the first time. It's a linear open world, but I like games with a story to be a little bit linear. Overall great game.
  94. Swimming_MANGO
    Jan 6, 2012
    9
    Rocksteady went through a hell of a lot of work to bring this one. Batman: Arkham City is essentially Batman: Arkham Asylum on steroids, with a bigger world, side content besides picking up trophies, and an amazing story. Firstly, the game play. As with Arkham Asylum, Batman will be going from hand-to-hand combat against thugs, and criminals, and stealth based game play against armedRocksteady went through a hell of a lot of work to bring this one. Batman: Arkham City is essentially Batman: Arkham Asylum on steroids, with a bigger world, side content besides picking up trophies, and an amazing story. Firstly, the game play. As with Arkham Asylum, Batman will be going from hand-to-hand combat against thugs, and criminals, and stealth based game play against armed men,both of which employ a variety of gadgets, and strategies to overcome the intimidating odds. While that was the majority of Arkham Asylum, this time around Batman has even more gadgets, and a massive open world to run around in. Before, the transitions between combat, and stealth were obvious, but Arkham City does this with smooth transitions, that unless prepared for it doesn't appear as a change at all. This serves to create a very believable environment, adding to the realistic, grittiness of the game, which is one of the reasons Arkham Asylum was so popular. As well as this, for this instalment, Batman is not the only playable character as a very attractive, and curvy Catwoman is playable for a few missions of the game, and indefinitely once the story is completed and a "free play" mode is possible. While this serves for a change in game play (slight, but still refreshing), it also serves to feed all the hormone pumped geeks, like myself, hungry for some virtual boob. The game is also stunning in the graphical, and sound department. I encountered no obvious game bugs, or glitches during my playthrough, a very shocking, and unlikely thing to occur in an open world game. The voice acting, like the the last game is spectacular with the voices from the last game such as Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker the most notable, being The Joker. As well as that, there is a ton of content in the form of radio communication, and audio tapes that do nothing, but add to the amount of basis on the original Batman comics. Now with all the good there must also be some bad. Many of the added features, such as the new gadgets are unnecessary beyond the one or two puzzles they're needed for, and one can still easily make it through the game without many of the upgrades you can get. That being said however, the game does have a significant amount of upgrades for Batman, and very few for Catwoman, making it apparent that she was not put into the game beyond the occasional switch up to keep interest, and another selling point. My biggest gripe however is the addition of downloadable characters. Catwoman, Robin, and Nightwing all can be currently bought, and used in the challenge mode of the game, but that's it. Robin does make an appearance in the campaign of the game, but both him and Nightwing are only usable for a quick combat or stealth section of the challenge mode, making them again just an addition for more money to be made. This is a huge disappointment to me as I would have enjoying roaming the entirety of Arkham City as either Robin, or Nightwing, and onto that, why bother have Robin appear in the game at all if he wasn't going to do anything? But I digress, Batman: Arkham City is by far a fantastic game, and had a fantastic... well everything. A game with such a emphasis on the original comics, with such entertaining content, and riveting story make it a must buy. A well deserved 9, and indeed almost a perfect score.… Expand
  95. RandomGamer
    Feb 23, 2012
    9
    Words cannot describe the fun and excitement that I had playing Batman Arkham City. An already amazing predecessor and even better sequel. Let me begin with the graphics. They are exceptionally well designed from top to bottom. Not a single time I looked around and found something that I didn't like. The gameplay. A little sketchy at some points to be honest because the gadgets areWords cannot describe the fun and excitement that I had playing Batman Arkham City. An already amazing predecessor and even better sequel. Let me begin with the graphics. They are exceptionally well designed from top to bottom. Not a single time I looked around and found something that I didn't like. The gameplay. A little sketchy at some points to be honest because the gadgets are sometimes a pain to get to in time of need and at certain times, overall movement isn't all that responsive. But believe me, the game makes up with everything else for these stupid little things that I'm pointing out. Through out the campaign, the game does a great job keeping you busy with secondary missions and side objectives while the game progresses. A nice way to keep you entertained without finishing the campaign in 2 - 3 days (general time I complete the base story for a game). Batman: Arkham City does a relatively good job keeping you entertained and on track with the story with the story, but I find myself walking through the same hallways over and over again during a primary objective. But like I said the game always makes up for it afterwards. Arkham City blew my mind, it's not good, it's not really good. It's amazing. It's Batman: Arkham City.… Expand
  96. 2ndchild
    Mar 13, 2012
    9
    Arkham Asylum was good, but in this you are the Bat! Either engaged in street level combat or soaring above the rooftops and chimneys of old Arkham City every inch of this game is perfect
  97. pavi132
    Mar 14, 2012
    9
    The core game was great! There were plenty of interesting side quests to complete on top of an awesome main campaign. Many characters from the Batman universe were included and it was cool to see how each one had entrenched themself in Arkham City. Possibly my only complaints could be the ridiculous pre-order and post-launch DLC. Besides that, it is satisfying to zip around the cityThe core game was great! There were plenty of interesting side quests to complete on top of an awesome main campaign. Many characters from the Batman universe were included and it was cool to see how each one had entrenched themself in Arkham City. Possibly my only complaints could be the ridiculous pre-order and post-launch DLC. Besides that, it is satisfying to zip around the city feeling like Batman!… Expand
  98. PrinceHandsome
    Mar 16, 2012
    9
    Arkham Asylum is a near perfect game, the only flaw being low re-playability value. It has something to offer to every type of video game player, so if you don't already own this gem, make sure to hurry out to pick it up!
  99. ZHenderHill
    Apr 16, 2013
    9
    1. Incredible atmosphere and graphics
    2. Awesome mechanics for fighting, grappling and gliding
    3. Engaged me to achieve 100% completion (not once feeling like a chore)
  100. watithink123
    Apr 9, 2012
    9
    Batman Arkham City was amazing game by far the best superhero game of all time, even better than Batman Arkham Asylum which was amazing. The story line was fantastic. Many bad guys in it. Rider challenges are fun as hell and a supprise at the end. Campain 9/10 Rider challenges 9/10 Batman Arkham City 9.8/10
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#3 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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Universal acclaim - based on 87 Critic Reviews

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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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