Batman: Arkham Knight

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  1. Cyborg_TDRK
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    Um ótimo "final" pra franquia Arkham, ele aprimorou tudo que tinha de bom nos jogos anteriores e os gráficos são melhores até que os de Gotham Knights, UM JOGO DE 2022! Acho que a única coisa que me incomodou profundamente foi ter que usar o batmóvel toda hora, isso não era necessário nos últimos jogos, e agora você tem que usar pra tudo!
  2. gotterpotter56
    Feb 15, 2021
    9
    Хороший конец- хорошей игры. Концовка оставила меня в раздумьях. В игре, атмосфера Готэма передается отлично.
  3. Iamgiannhs
    Jul 26, 2021
    9
    This game feels right. Arkham is my favorite franchise ever made and this game is a MASTERPIECE literally.
    After the last game Arkham Origins which was a flop (well deserved tho) this game fixes everything.
    Awesome story,awesome mechanics & amazing DLC's. The only complain i have is Riddler. Riddler's missions are hard but the hardest part is that you got to find 200+ riddles to play the    This game feels right. Arkham is my favorite franchise ever made and this game is a MASTERPIECE literally.
    After the last game Arkham Origins which was a flop (well deserved tho) this game fixes everything.
    Awesome story,awesome mechanics & amazing DLC's.
    The only complain i have is Riddler. Riddler's missions are hard but the hardest part is that you got to find 200+ riddles to play the last one, which is kinda annoying.    … Expand
  4. CloudStrife05
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    Any game in the Arkham series that comes out after Arkham City will be under a microscope from those types of people. I enjoyed this game though. I actually loved the Batmobile and its missions. I did not buy this game at launch, (which I have not done since the early 2000's), so I was able to miss the bugs it came with. If you are not fan of racing games then you might really hate theAny game in the Arkham series that comes out after Arkham City will be under a microscope from those types of people. I enjoyed this game though. I actually loved the Batmobile and its missions. I did not buy this game at launch, (which I have not done since the early 2000's), so I was able to miss the bugs it came with. If you are not fan of racing games then you might really hate the Batmobile aspect, but the rest is pure Batman and all its glory.......including the Batmobile lol.… Expand
  5. GSTVCF
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    A proper ending for one of the best trilogies in gaming history, some innovations on gameplay but nothing that goes out of the Batman formula, except for the batmobile, obviously.
  6. MagisterJedi_66
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    In terms of plot, this game perfectly completes the trilogy, closing the Batman arch. But as for the game mechanics, the authors did not bring anything interesting, and the missions using the Batmobile are a little annoying. But you still want to play it against the background of the latest games from this studio
  7. KingFerretti
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    O Batmóvel que tanto era pedido nos outros Arkham, veio em excesso, o que prejudica um pouco a experiência geral. Se não fosse pelo Batmóvel, o jogo seria 10/10, mas ainda assim é o segundo melhor jogo de herói de todos os tempos, atrás apenas do Arkham City.
  8. musicmaniac1965
    Jul 21, 2015
    8
    I never got hooked by the hype around the game, but bought it on day one because i liked the previous games. In general, i am really happy i did, as on the Xbox One (and Playstation 4) there are no problems ruining the game.

    Graphics: Awesome at first, in the beginning when the story was being told, i thought this to be pre rendered, but later i got the controlls handed to me. This was    I never got hooked by the hype around the game, but bought it on day one because i liked the previous games. In general, i am really happy i did, as on the Xbox One (and Playstation 4) there are no problems ruining the game.

    Graphics: Awesome at first, in the beginning when the story was being told, i thought this to be pre rendered, but later i got the controlls handed to me. This was a great surprise. Only negative thing is it always rains, and it's always dark. But other than this, slick, smooth, and captures the mood perfectly.

    Sound/voice acting: Both drag you right in the story. It feels like you are the lead character in this new Batman movie. Can't fault it on anything.

    Game play: Smooth, responsive, and the way the game learns you something new while the story progresses is superbly done. The driving in the Batmobile is awesome, and somehow i also love to shoot in tank mode. Can't fault this too, as it is just how i feel it should be.

    Overall: I'm more of a Spiderman fan, but this is a great way showing how a game based on a comic hero can be done. The only reasons i can't score this a perfect 10 is i was a bit disapointed how small the town was after a long playing session, and in what part of the world does it only rains, and never get to see the light of day? I know the rain reflection and raindrops look cool, but this game could have used some difference in the background, it all looks so black and shiny now.    … Expand
  9. CygnusX1Bk2
    Jul 11, 2015
    8
    Having played through the full story and story+ I am giving this one an 8. It would have been a 10 except for the batmobile. The camera goes wonky during chase missions that differs greatly from merely driving around the city. That said I really enjoyed the new extensions to the overall gameplay in keeping with previous versions. I wish there were more combat challenges and fewer batmobileHaving played through the full story and story+ I am giving this one an 8. It would have been a 10 except for the batmobile. The camera goes wonky during chase missions that differs greatly from merely driving around the city. That said I really enjoyed the new extensions to the overall gameplay in keeping with previous versions. I wish there were more combat challenges and fewer batmobile challenges, which make up the majority of the challenge content. The story arc was good and the big reveal is foreshadowed to the point that experienced bat people should be able to deduce who the featured enemy's identity is. The use of the Joker is well done and some of his lines are extremely well written (as well as exceptionally delivered by Luke Skywalker). Also, playing story+ especially playing a DLC skin I experienced quite a few crashes. But overall Batman Arkham Knight is by far the best title for Xbox One since GTA. Must play. I purchased the season pass and am very much looking forward to the DLC.… Expand
  10. RcKDrUmm3R
    Oct 13, 2019
    8
    A rocksteady Batman game with all the polish! Harder difficulty due to varied enemy types, extremely detailed and unique environments, interesting story, and dark atmosphere makes this definitely one of the best in the series. I get that theres way too much batmobile in puzzle sections, and it almost seems like it is added in missions like it needs to be included every time. But! You canA rocksteady Batman game with all the polish! Harder difficulty due to varied enemy types, extremely detailed and unique environments, interesting story, and dark atmosphere makes this definitely one of the best in the series. I get that theres way too much batmobile in puzzle sections, and it almost seems like it is added in missions like it needs to be included every time. But! You can choose to never use it in travel but it is a great addition. The riddler puzzles are are the best to date and are extremely unique. Arkham City 2.5, due to amount of upgrades to every area from gameplay, graphic, to story.… Expand
  11. Adriaan1
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    Amazing game. Expectations were always going to be above what will be delivered. Having said that, the gameplay represents the best in the industry, the story is good, car play unfortunately over emphasized, taking away from being the Batman.
  12. Achtlos
    Apr 24, 2016
    8
    Enjoying this one like the others, I'm mixed about driving the bat mobile, although it's very cool, the controls are odd. Graphics looks fairly nice (albeit raining and night time).Fighting appears to be (a lot) easier compared to the others? just mashing X button till everyone is dead.
    However all that said it's pretty engaging and a hell of a lot of fun.
  13. WryMouth
    Jun 30, 2015
    8
    Worst port from Rocksteady Batman game, seems they optimized the game for PS4 not XO or PC. They are just sellout and huge disappointment this game cant reach 60 FPS. Glad they are loosing the franchise to someone else, this is just a sad port.
  14. Troublewalking
    Jun 24, 2015
    8
    This game is definitely worth having. It is like the last 360 ones I have played. The graphics are obviously much better, and they have added the car. The game mechanics are essentially the same, the fighting moves seem better to me. The story is very similar. It has the same kind of upgrade system as the other games. In fact the game is fantastic.

    Except for the BATMOBILE!!! At first    This game is definitely worth having. It is like the last 360 ones I have played. The graphics are obviously much better, and they have added the car. The game mechanics are essentially the same, the fighting moves seem better to me. The story is very similar. It has the same kind of upgrade system as the other games. In fact the game is fantastic.

    Except for the BATMOBILE!!! At first the car is awesome. It is a tank, it handles nice, considering this isn't a driving game. It is all you thought it was in the previews. But then very quickly it appears the design team decided that fans of the Batman series must be fans of all the car games out there. And then the car becomes a horrible 15k ton (or whatever it weighs) weight around your ankle. Whose only mission seems to be to destroy you enjoying this game. Seriously the fist car mission was so stupid, I almost wanted to quit the game. The batmobile was even in the Riddler's puzzles.

    Seriously the car stuff is just suffocating. Then I got pulled back into the story. I haven't finished the game, but it is a great game. I am still playing and enjoying it. Except the game does have this absurd need to tie you to the Batmobile. Honestly, at times you will say, just send the Batmobile. It should of been this awesome addition to the game, that made travel so much more fun and combat more exciting. But in the end it drags the game down so much it is the reason I have to give this game an 8.

    Honestly the car becomes such a crutch, it should of been used as a vehicle for a Batgirl story. After all she is in a wheelchair now and reliance on the car would of made sense in the story. In that case it would of been a award winning story showing her strength of character and indomitable spirit. But in the context of a vehicle for Batman it is receiving way to much story share. At times it will seem like this game should be called the Batmobile verses the Arkham Knight.    … Expand
  15. srJeffers
    Jul 2, 2015
    8
    Batman: Arkham Knight is a mostly amazing game. The gameplay is incredibly fun and while playing in a tank is certainly out of place for a batman game, it is easy to get over it. The graphics are amazing and I have never had any frame rate issues although the game does freeze forcing me to restart everyday which can be frustrating. The story is mostly great although it has some predictableBatman: Arkham Knight is a mostly amazing game. The gameplay is incredibly fun and while playing in a tank is certainly out of place for a batman game, it is easy to get over it. The graphics are amazing and I have never had any frame rate issues although the game does freeze forcing me to restart everyday which can be frustrating. The story is mostly great although it has some predictable moments that feel like they could have been easily avoided.… Expand
  16. Roldaddy78
    Jun 23, 2015
    8
    If you've enjoyed any Arkham title, then you will enjoy this game. I see people hating on the graphics, but they are "as advertised" which is amazing. The combat feels familiar with some new wrinkles to freshen it up a bit. Gotham looks better than ever. The chatter you hear from the thugs is satisfyingly entertaining. The control and camera angles are really good and precise. NowIf you've enjoyed any Arkham title, then you will enjoy this game. I see people hating on the graphics, but they are "as advertised" which is amazing. The combat feels familiar with some new wrinkles to freshen it up a bit. Gotham looks better than ever. The chatter you hear from the thugs is satisfyingly entertaining. The control and camera angles are really good and precise. Now for the bad stuff. Boss fights are just okay, nothing amazing. Now for the elephant in the room. I would have scored this a 9 or possibly 10 if not for the Batmobile. These segments are not very enjoyable. Handling is way too sloppy arcadey feeling. Most of the time they feel tacked on, but I think they had good intentions as a way to add variety of glide....claw.....claw....glide....fight thugs....repeat. All around good game though. A must have for Batman fans.… Expand
  17. Closeremperor16
    Jun 29, 2015
    8
    OK so this will be a short review.

    Did you like the first two game? do you want the same thing with a bigger better designed city? Do you want stunning graphics and seamless transitions from gameplay to cut scenes? how about no loading screens? What about new gadgets, new upgrades and combat moves and a refined and perfected version of the systems established in the previous games?    OK so this will be a short review.

    Did you like the first two game? do you want the same thing with a bigger better designed city? Do you want stunning graphics and seamless transitions from gameplay to cut scenes? how about no loading screens? What about new gadgets, new upgrades and combat moves and a refined and perfected version of the systems established in the previous games?

    Finally do you want to tear around Gotham in a giant suped up sports car/tank that demolishes pretty much anything in it path?

    If the answer is yes then buy this game! The only things you will have to endure are a slight overuse of the tank mode in the story and the integration of the Batomblie in to Puzzles(which I don’t mind) other then a few issues that are generic game logic not meshing with real logic type things your good to go!

    Make no mistake this isn’t a perfect game but it's damn entertaining and worthy sequel, if you like Batman then why wouldn’t you want to play a game that’s basically Batman: The simulator V 3.0?

    :)    … Expand
  18. xRAIDER34x
    Oct 6, 2015
    8
    I would say batman arkham Knight is a good game, not quite great but a solid buy. I have played every game in the series I cannot say the addition of the batmobile was a homerun because it does become over used after a while. I wish they would have added all of the vehicles into this game and made it more expansive. The dlc content is worth a look at. The story delivers at times but I feelI would say batman arkham Knight is a good game, not quite great but a solid buy. I have played every game in the series I cannot say the addition of the batmobile was a homerun because it does become over used after a while. I wish they would have added all of the vehicles into this game and made it more expansive. The dlc content is worth a look at. The story delivers at times but I feel was the weakest point. The graphics are very good along with the sound. The gameplay and controls are easy to handle and this game at times provides a decent challenge. This game is not a must have but it does have a decent replay value with the additional skins and other content offered. I would rate this game a 7.5 its not a bust but a decent addition to the series.
    graphics-9
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    dlc-8    … Expand
  19. Sanastusa
    Jan 4, 2016
    8
    Arkham Knight is the batman game we have almost been wishing for, it just missed on a few details. The main story was a pleasant experience with the best parts coming from a mental battle within Bruce Wayne himself. Scarecrow provided the generally plan of "destroying Gotham and the batman" with some help from his hired gun, the Arkham Knight. Some major villains were left from the limeArkham Knight is the batman game we have almost been wishing for, it just missed on a few details. The main story was a pleasant experience with the best parts coming from a mental battle within Bruce Wayne himself. Scarecrow provided the generally plan of "destroying Gotham and the batman" with some help from his hired gun, the Arkham Knight. Some major villains were left from the lime light this go round but have a dlc bringing them back into Gotham. Huge highlight was the ending cinematic, which differs if you end at 80% or strive for the 100%.
    Gameplay mechanics feel the same as the previous games mostly introducing a huge metal box, the Batmobile. By the end of the game it sure did feel to overstay its welcome, having to use it in most puzzles or buildings but it wasn't a terrible thing. Its the freaking Batmobile. With the size of the new Gotham it was useful to have for traveling. The developers did a really good job adding in more detective moments through the games compared to previous Arkham games, big props for that.
    While this game was great and I highly enjoyed it, I cant give it a perfect 10 score. I had a issue with the button layout on the Xbox. The command to bring up my gadget selection just felt out of place.
    Movements weren't flushed and smooth. I would try and grapple up to something I'm looking at and fly backwards to a different metal beam. Standing up on small wall and trying to jump down in the subway system caused batman to stutter and not know what to do like a lost puppy.

    Pros:
    +More detective moments
    +Bat-family was at large
    +Harley Quinn's cleavage

    Cons:
    -Riddler trophies lasted forever
    -Finished the game without knowing about the Freeze Blast grenade
    -Did not see Harley Quinn naked    … Expand
  20. sadamo1
    Oct 6, 2016
    8
    Pretty entertaining game. I waited to purchase this and got way more out of it than the $20 I spent on it. There are some flaws, for instance, way too much Batmobile but it is a fun game. If you played AA and AC, this is a satisfying ending to the trilogy. It was almost like playing a movie. I was happy with the end result. Good story, good game play. The Riddler trophies are aPretty entertaining game. I waited to purchase this and got way more out of it than the $20 I spent on it. There are some flaws, for instance, way too much Batmobile but it is a fun game. If you played AA and AC, this is a satisfying ending to the trilogy. It was almost like playing a movie. I was happy with the end result. Good story, good game play. The Riddler trophies are a waste of time and too many tank battles but other than that it was totally worth the money.… Expand
  21. breakbacon
    Apr 5, 2017
    8
    This is a fantastic game, the only issue I have is that the combat AI is weak. As well there are a ton of annoying little items that are important for 100% completion. Would have been nice to have toned that down a bit.
  22. randomboyj
    Jun 27, 2015
    8
    Wow. Genuinely have no idea why people are crapping on this game. I've definitely enjoyed it; the Batmobile is a nice, new mechanic (this whole "Need for Speed" comparison is just silly) which is placed well in this atmosphere (it wouldn't have worked in Arkham City), the remote control of the Batmobile is cool, and there are tons of things to do. If you purchased the game on the 23rd andWow. Genuinely have no idea why people are crapping on this game. I've definitely enjoyed it; the Batmobile is a nice, new mechanic (this whole "Need for Speed" comparison is just silly) which is placed well in this atmosphere (it wouldn't have worked in Arkham City), the remote control of the Batmobile is cool, and there are tons of things to do. If you purchased the game on the 23rd and blazed through it then complain about the story being lazy, maybe you should actually enjoy the story instead of rushing through it.

    Do some of the story, take a break and do side missions, collectibles, explore, etc. That's the point of the game. The game is much better than people are saying.    … Expand
  23. shenoc16
    Jul 10, 2015
    8
    I can honestly say that this game is pretty good, like its predecessors it did exactly what you wanted it to do, bring you into a open world play as batman, but now you have the batmobile. The game-play was great, some improvement on the combat system, surely like the upgrade menu more and the way you gain the necessary points. The story, as in the previous games, it was quite wellI can honestly say that this game is pretty good, like its predecessors it did exactly what you wanted it to do, bring you into a open world play as batman, but now you have the batmobile. The game-play was great, some improvement on the combat system, surely like the upgrade menu more and the way you gain the necessary points. The story, as in the previous games, it was quite well written, kept me on the edge, not knowing what to expect next. The only disappointment would have to be that i reached 71% of the main story in just 2 days without powering through it, completed more than 50% of the side missions. And I wish you could bring your sidekicks to the open world not just the missions.

    Would recommend, even if your not a DC fan.    … Expand
  24. DaJockaz
    Jul 16, 2015
    8
    This was a solid game. Batmobile was a pretty good addition but over used. I loved playing with it but they force you to use it on way too many missions. It would have been ok if the game was longer and had a few more side missions to do but the way it is it just feels like you are always using the Batmobile.

    Still a damn good batman game overall a bit too small but that's the way it is.
  25. aredneck92
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    I enjoyed playing this game and completed it in a few weeks. Playing it for hours at a time. This was an overall fun game to play and well worth the money I spent on it. I also purchased the season pass for it and will get into the DLC later.

    The graphics are beautiful and well designed. The story was kind of intriguing but didn't keep me on the edge of my seat or really draw me in,    I enjoyed playing this game and completed it in a few weeks. Playing it for hours at a time. This was an overall fun game to play and well worth the money I spent on it. I also purchased the season pass for it and will get into the DLC later.

    The graphics are beautiful and well designed. The story was kind of intriguing but didn't keep me on the edge of my seat or really draw me in, until the very end. The fighting in the game was fun but did kind of get repetitive after awhile. The more you progressed the more I had to think about my strategy in taking down my enemies. Your health doesn't advance until after defeating the group of enemies. So it made me want to avoid being hit and brought a tougher element to the game in that aspect. The puzzles in the game weren't all that hard but also not so easy they can't be solved. The Batmobile added a nice element to the game and was required for some missions.

    Now for the bad part of the game. Like I said earlier some of the fighting in the game got repetitive. TAlso to get the full ending of the game you have to complete every mission a complete 100%. That wouldn't be so bad except there are over 200 Riddler Trophies to be discovered. This gets very tedious in the game.

    The DLC's that have been released are fun but very short. I have the played as Red Hood, Harley Quinn and Batgirl mission. Very short but enjoyable.

    Overall this is a must have game that is enjoyable for all to play.    … Expand
  26. Bulfinch
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    The good: Main story line, the flavor of Gotham City, beating the crap out of bad guys.
    The less good: The batmobile, mini games involving the batmobile, the batmobile.
    The horrid: Cat woman. The jokers trophies collections, the batmobile.
  27. Krakoos
    Nov 15, 2015
    8
    This is great game, but don't deserve 10/10. The graphic is stunning, story is very dark but predictable. To be honest side missions are also fantastic. Batmobile is amazing idea, but it is simply to much of this. Too many missions depends on our vehicle and without quick, we're in trouble. Upgrading Batman is actually our secondary objective. Lack of new and fresh ideas and no boss fightThis is great game, but don't deserve 10/10. The graphic is stunning, story is very dark but predictable. To be honest side missions are also fantastic. Batmobile is amazing idea, but it is simply to much of this. Too many missions depends on our vehicle and without quick, we're in trouble. Upgrading Batman is actually our secondary objective. Lack of new and fresh ideas and no boss fight reduce rating. i expected much ore from this game but it is still way above the average.… Expand
  28. danthecritic
    Jan 26, 2016
    8
    I'm glad I waited a while before reviewing this game.

    At first, it can all seem a bit overwhelming. The forcefulness of using the batmobile on missions and the added complexity to the combat system originally led to a great deal of frustration. However, as I have played and loved the previous three instalments (love is loosely used for Origins), I decided to persist, and boy am I    I'm glad I waited a while before reviewing this game.

    At first, it can all seem a bit overwhelming.

    The forcefulness of using the batmobile on missions and the added complexity to the combat system originally led to a great deal of frustration.

    However, as I have played and loved the previous three instalments (love is loosely used for Origins), I decided to persist, and boy am I glad I did.

    What start out as frustrating little editions to the combat system, actually end up being the difference between a good combo and a GREAT COMBO.

    I do still think the batmobile is forced upon the player a little too much during the main storyline missions, but the side missions that are specifically designed for batmobile combat are highly enjoyable.

    The team-up combat was also a fine added feature, but there maybe could have been more with some added variety.

    People will get hung up on the whole Arkham Knight issue, but that didn't bother me. Who else could it have been?

    I thought the storyline was excellent, almost as good as City.

    Overall, a good edition (they say conclusion, but we'll see) to a fantastic gaming series.    … Expand
  29. kewldawg6969
    Jan 20, 2016
    8
    I loved this game SOOOOOO MUCH and have replayed it many many times but there is one HUGE thing that pissed me the hell off LACK OF BOSS FIGHTS
    I loved the boss fights in the previous games and I would be ok if the thing used to replace the boss fights weren't STEALTH TANK SECTIONS!!!!
    What the hell are you doing being stealthy in a FRIGGIN TANK! Don't get me wrong, I actually loved the    I loved this game SOOOOOO MUCH and have replayed it many many times but there is one HUGE thing that pissed me the hell off LACK OF BOSS FIGHTS
    I loved the boss fights in the previous games and I would be ok if the thing used to replace the boss fights weren't STEALTH TANK SECTIONS!!!!
    What the hell are you doing being stealthy in a FRIGGIN TANK!
    Don't get me wrong, I actually loved the bat mobile and fighting the robot tanks as well as the puzzles that you did with the tank
    That is literally the only thing that is bad about the game and if they were taken out or replaced with cool boss fights this game would easily get a 10/10
    The awesome things: characters villains side missions combat batmobile driving tank battle stealth open world story
    The Bad things: stealth tank sections- WHY?!?!??!! Why is this a good idea?    … Expand
  30. Hitjhon
    Sep 23, 2016
    8
    El final de la trilogía de Batman es un gran juego, para los que jugamos las anteriores entregas nos encantará esta entrega final sin lugar a dudas. Lamentablemente es preciso señalar las fallas que presenta esta entrega final las cuales para mí son dos y muy importantes. La primera es la más comentada y tiene relación con el batimovil pero en realidad pienso que a parte del uso excesivoEl final de la trilogía de Batman es un gran juego, para los que jugamos las anteriores entregas nos encantará esta entrega final sin lugar a dudas. Lamentablemente es preciso señalar las fallas que presenta esta entrega final las cuales para mí son dos y muy importantes. La primera es la más comentada y tiene relación con el batimovil pero en realidad pienso que a parte del uso excesivo que se le da, también hay que notar la falta de jefes en el juego a mi parecer son 3 peleas y 2 muy parecidas. Finalmente la historia que si bien es cierto no es mala, pero es muy predecible durante todo el juego por la presencia del Arkham Knight y ciertos diálogos muy reutilizados como los de Batman que en varias ocasiones menciona "no necesito ayuda", seguro lo notarán.… Expand
  31. baris697
    Apr 15, 2016
    8
    Well, in thi game is the best from whole series included to amazing main quest line. Story, combat system, graphics, atmosphere, gadgets skill tree - everything great. Problems? Poor side quest lines. They have no story, just make this few times, beat the boss and that is all. My question is WHY??? Why they could not include some more short story lines? But still, other content is great,Well, in thi game is the best from whole series included to amazing main quest line. Story, combat system, graphics, atmosphere, gadgets skill tree - everything great. Problems? Poor side quest lines. They have no story, just make this few times, beat the boss and that is all. My question is WHY??? Why they could not include some more short story lines? But still, other content is great, very good game.… Expand
  32. ToxicLuma
    Apr 19, 2016
    8
    How awesome is it to be the most badass super hero in the DC Universe? I’ll tell you. It’s the awesome-est. Here’s the thing about Arkham Knight, its graphics are better than the previous games and it showed lots of promise with the BATMOBILE. The fluid fights and the stellar combat is where this game is unrivaled at. From Asylum to Knight, the combat has never failed.

    However, the    How awesome is it to be the most badass super hero in the DC Universe? I’ll tell you. It’s the awesome-est. Here’s the thing about Arkham Knight, its graphics are better than the previous games and it showed lots of promise with the BATMOBILE. The fluid fights and the stellar combat is where this game is unrivaled at. From Asylum to Knight, the combat has never failed.

    However, the Batmobile seems to star in it a little more than the title character. It’s not too bad in my opinion though. Where I think this game struggles is the story. Although the ending is badass, the reveal of the Arkham Knight’s identity and Scarecrow not really doing anything despite being the main villain is a bit underwhelming. Batman's end of the story is not bad, but the rest is rather dull. I won't get into more detail in order to avoid spoilers.

    Other than that, you can bet that Batman will be Batman.    … Expand
  33. PinkCitrusFruit
    Jul 23, 2016
    8
    I really enjoyed playing Arkham Knight. I did not play Arkham City or Arkham Asylum, but this game was very much fun to play.

    Some of the sidemissions were too repetitive and you have to use the batmobile too often in my opinion, but the combat is good and I liked all the different characters in the game.
  34. Joshua0813
    Aug 13, 2016
    8
    I've liked every game in the arkham series. This is a good ending to an amazing trilogy. You play as batman after the scarecrow has released his toxin all over the city. There's a new enemy in Gotham called the Arkham knight and its supposed to be a mystery who it was, but it's pretty obvious. I liked the storey and the graphics are stunning. The combat is improved, and there'sI've liked every game in the arkham series. This is a good ending to an amazing trilogy. You play as batman after the scarecrow has released his toxin all over the city. There's a new enemy in Gotham called the Arkham knight and its supposed to be a mystery who it was, but it's pretty obvious. I liked the storey and the graphics are stunning. The combat is improved, and there's also some new types of enemies to face. As always there are plenty of familiar villains too. Now in to the bad
    The only bad experience I have with this game that's worth mentioning is the batman mobile. What was at first the biggest selling point of this game and a cool addition becomes a major flaw. It's overused, which makes the game mundane and repetitive. It could of been implemented way better. Your use the batman mobile in combat more then you use batman. With this major flaw, what could of been a spectacular ending to one of my favorite gaming series becomes just a "good" one.    … Expand
  35. Seta
    Nov 11, 2017
    8
    Good game however i hate the combat system. Batman is suppose to be human yet you can basically do the entire game without getting hit, during fights i felt more like the flash zipping around beating up the enemies. i also didn't enjoy the tank battle "feature", it doesn't fit in my opinion. New Game+ wasn't done very well it can only be used once instead of infinitely like ChronoTrigger.Good game however i hate the combat system. Batman is suppose to be human yet you can basically do the entire game without getting hit, during fights i felt more like the flash zipping around beating up the enemies. i also didn't enjoy the tank battle "feature", it doesn't fit in my opinion. New Game+ wasn't done very well it can only be used once instead of infinitely like ChronoTrigger. My biggest problem with the game is the fact that they made my favorite Batman skin for Playstation only. Being denied Adam West made me quite sad and angry. Best part of the game for me was doing silent take downs.… Expand
  36. Miguelbpaes
    Jun 16, 2022
    8
    Nota final: 8.5

    Knight é um excelente fechamento para uma das melhores trilogias dos jogos eletrônicos. Com gráficos absurdos e uma gameplay ainda mais refinada, Knight peca pela falta de tantos chefões memoráveis como em seus antecessores; e também pelo uso repetitivo da mais nova introdução da franquia: o Batmóvel. Por mais que andar nele inicialmente seja espetacular e Gotham seja    Nota final: 8.5

    Knight é um excelente fechamento para uma das melhores trilogias dos jogos eletrônicos. Com gráficos absurdos e uma gameplay ainda mais refinada, Knight peca pela falta de tantos chefões memoráveis como em seus antecessores; e também pelo uso repetitivo da mais nova introdução da franquia: o Batmóvel. Por mais que andar nele inicialmente seja espetacular e Gotham seja outro espetáculo a parte, torna-se pouco inovador com a medida do tempo. Porém, além disso, continua sendo um excelente Batman: Arkham.    … Expand
  37. ProfAmateur
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    + Cinemac atmosphere
    + Graphic is gold, even if the surfaces look a little shiny
    + Large open city to explore freely + Tactically many possibilities / variations + Fast 'travelling' through the two variants Batmobil and grapple hook + Varied missions in battle / Puzzles and Batmobile - The radio of the enemy NPC's disturbs rather than entertains - Control somewhat complex - A few    + Cinemac atmosphere
    + Graphic is gold, even if the surfaces look a little shiny
    + Large open city to explore freely
    + Tactically many possibilities / variations
    + Fast 'travelling' through the two variants Batmobil and grapple hook
    + Varied missions in battle / Puzzles and Batmobile
    - The radio of the enemy NPC's disturbs rather than entertains
    - Control somewhat complex
    - A few missions in the Batmobile are really annoying and repetitive    … Expand
  38. MANXMAN76
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    This is a really big batman game ever since Arkham city this was my most anticipated game since the launch of the Xbox one and ps4 this is such a great game with amazing visuals gameplay and story. with this new installment, rocksteady knocked it out of the park by adding so much more to the game with a bigger map more animations with combat tweaking other combat styles of Catwoman, Robin,This is a really big batman game ever since Arkham city this was my most anticipated game since the launch of the Xbox one and ps4 this is such a great game with amazing visuals gameplay and story. with this new installment, rocksteady knocked it out of the park by adding so much more to the game with a bigger map more animations with combat tweaking other combat styles of Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing with 4 more characters red hood batgirl Azrael, and Harley Quinn this game was so much fun as well as ending the Arkham series but now opening up this series as a universe with introducing Suicide squad.… Expand
  39. GhostKill
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    The last of the series and definitely not the best. This game could be the best but the story is a little annoying and some forced batmobile missions were a little too much. This game definitely need a 4k update with stable fps in the future. All in all its a good game. Long live the Bat!
  40. adam_carl
    Jul 19, 2021
    8
    Phenomenal story! with a lot of drama twists the gameplay not was new but I enjoyed every minute of it on my XBOX SERIES S finally BATMAN become what the city wants…..a new LEGEND
  41. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 18, 2020
    8
    Love the batmobile would also love to fly the batwing

    Story: 7
    Gameplay: 10
    ost: 7
    Characters: 8
  42. anfeherle89
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    a very good game, best way to finish the trilogy, only 2 bad things, 1)a lot of enemy tanks, really a lot it is an exaggerated amount that is already boring, 2) the mission of nigma, is good, but when you need to colect all the tropies and riddles (243in all the city and inside the principal buildings) to can defeat to nigma is very boring, but if you can youmust play this game (aftera very good game, best way to finish the trilogy, only 2 bad things, 1)a lot of enemy tanks, really a lot it is an exaggerated amount that is already boring, 2) the mission of nigma, is good, but when you need to colect all the tropies and riddles (243in all the city and inside the principal buildings) to can defeat to nigma is very boring, but if you can youmust play this game (after played the two first games)… Expand
  43. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 29, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 8
    Enjoyment: 8
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 6
    Story: 7
    Total: 7.50
  44. asnyderking
    Dec 11, 2021
    8
    A good game. The combat was fun and the story was interesting. The batmobile combat missions were particularly good.
  45. Der_Sperling_
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    Хорошая игра, но, как по мне, не хватает тех креативных уровней, что были в прошлой части. Сюжет тоже немного похуже, однако графика очень сильно тащит. На данный момент (2022 год) игр с подобным уровнем графики было выпущено очень мало, хотя игре уже достаточно много лет.Хорошая игра, но, как по мне, не хватает тех креативных уровней, что были в прошлой части. Сюжет тоже немного похуже, однако графика очень сильно тащит. На данный момент (2022 год) игр с подобным уровнем графики было выпущено очень мало, хотя игре уже достаточно много лет.
  46. Haris_k
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Fantastic story but it has some flaws. The pacing is very off, it is pretty slow. Another issue is the batmobile combat. While the batmobile is super cool, the combat can get pretty boring.
  47. neomoonsevin
    Mar 7, 2023
    8
    I only bumped into afew minor glitches in this one but everything else world as intended awesome story based on the animated movie and the comic of the past the graphics are awesome and the sound effects are perfect
  48. Samurai_Sakai
    Jun 26, 2022
    8
    Bom Jogo ,Porém a Jogabilidade um Pouco estranha ,porém é só acostumar e ir para a Gameplay ....
  49. shushlolhi
    Oct 10, 2022
    8
    How is this game 7 years old. The graphics are still astonishing to this game it looks so good. The combat flows perfectally and the stealth is amazing too. Story is amaaaaazing too. Just get this game, you wont regret it
  50. RohFreest
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    Tô jogando em 2023 pela primeira vez e tô curtindo muito. Jogabilidade boa e uma ótima história.
  51. ZackH25
    Mar 27, 2023
    8
    Great combat, great story and the level design of some missions were well-designed. Also some of the side-mission arcs were fun as well. The bat-mobile/ tank gameplay was alright at first then got quite tedious. Flying or gliding through the city was quite fun. Scarecrow and the Arkham knight/Jason were decent villains. The game does have quite a lot of padding and does make some missionsGreat combat, great story and the level design of some missions were well-designed. Also some of the side-mission arcs were fun as well. The bat-mobile/ tank gameplay was alright at first then got quite tedious. Flying or gliding through the city was quite fun. Scarecrow and the Arkham knight/Jason were decent villains. The game does have quite a lot of padding and does make some missions feel the same.… Expand
  52. Epicdude7979
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Unfortunately this doesn’t live up to the first 2 with the boring Batmobile gameplay.
  53. Megataco2017
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Its pretty good. but the riddler trophies suck to collect..................
  54. Nimzabaat
    Sep 3, 2015
    7
    Beautiful game but it could use a better tutorial system for those who haven't played before. There's a few moments where the game tells you what it wants you to do but won't tell you how to do it, thankfully there's youtube videos. Otherwise it's pretty good.
  55. Prowler477
    Aug 15, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very excited to get this game because the last batman, Arkham City, had several cliff hangers. This game did tie off the questions but it was very lackluster. There many side mission stories that I was very curious to see how they would turn out but each of them did not live up to my admittedly high expectations. And (minor spoiler here) as the honest trailer said there was waaaaay too much tank in this game (the batmobile turns into a tank). There wasn't even a good old punchy boss fight in the entire game. They were all vehicle battles against some very ridiculous vehicles. In fact you never fight scarecrow and you fight the Arkham Knight 3 times in the batmobile and once in predator mode. You never do fight him Mano a Mano. My biggest disappointments for the game though are that you never fly the batwing despite the fact it is seen very often in the game and you do not see closure for the game unless you 100% it. Ain't nobody got time for that! There's way too much to do and normally this is not a problem but the Checked in at Carl's Jr. / Green Burrito in "riddles" that the riddler leaves are not fun. Games are supposed to be fun, not a chore. I am very happy I rented it instead of buying it.… Expand
  56. C3realkillah
    Jun 23, 2015
    7
    This game is EXTREMELY disappointing. The main story is good fun and the batmobile is awesome although sluggish. The reason why this game is such a damn letdown is because the lack of any challenge maps. Instead we get AR challenge maps which aren't the same by a long shot and there are only about 9 of them I believe. The preorder dlc is another lackluster addition as the dlcs for both redThis game is EXTREMELY disappointing. The main story is good fun and the batmobile is awesome although sluggish. The reason why this game is such a damn letdown is because the lack of any challenge maps. Instead we get AR challenge maps which aren't the same by a long shot and there are only about 9 of them I believe. The preorder dlc is another lackluster addition as the dlcs for both red hood and Harley are roughly 15 minutes a piece and there are no challenge maps for these characters either. Which really sucks because they are so damn fun to play as especially red hood who kills everyone he fights. Rocksteady screwes this game by changing these particular things and giving is such short lackluster dlc. This game deserves better than that. To make matters even more worse (if that were possible) is the the season pass contains pretty much all the content and is packaged with a $40 price tag WTF?! I highly recommend waiting until this game is on sale or comes out with a goty edition with all dlc or more than likely you will be disappointed like I was. This series deserves better and so does batman.… Expand
  57. McGillotine
    Jun 29, 2015
    7
    A low note to end an otherwise great franchise. The plot of Arkham Knight throws too many ideas into a over-complicated plot, incorporating lazy design choices such as the Batmobile and bland villains most of which including the tedious brat to a titular character, The Arkham Knight. The games only main highlights include a most of the time smooth combat system on console editions,A low note to end an otherwise great franchise. The plot of Arkham Knight throws too many ideas into a over-complicated plot, incorporating lazy design choices such as the Batmobile and bland villains most of which including the tedious brat to a titular character, The Arkham Knight. The games only main highlights include a most of the time smooth combat system on console editions, stunning visuals and great performances by Hamill and Conroy. Overall the game is worth a single play through, but with not much replay-ability after completion This big budget conclusion falls below expectations… Expand
  58. Monkiman300
    Sep 14, 2015
    7
    This game is visually stunning, Batman's combat on foot is fluent and justified most of the time, and the tank was a nice addition. Unfortunately, the Bat mobile tank, while great, is extremely overused. This became prevalent after the final encounter with Deathstroke, which was so amazing in Origins, was degraded down to a simple hide-n-seek tank battle.

    Other than the overuse of the    This game is visually stunning, Batman's combat on foot is fluent and justified most of the time, and the tank was a nice addition. Unfortunately, the Bat mobile tank, while great, is extremely overused. This became prevalent after the final encounter with Deathstroke, which was so amazing in Origins, was degraded down to a simple hide-n-seek tank battle.

    Other than the overuse of the tank, the story was decent and really made you feel that Batman was fighting to his absolute edge. If you want a good Batman game, with a ton of vehicle combat, then it is definitely worth a few bucks to pickup and play.    … Expand
  59. danpatt
    Jun 30, 2015
    7
    This upsets me more than you can know. Arkham Knight isn't a bad game but it isn't even close to the brilliance of City and Asylum. It lacks a distinctive atmosphere that both City and Asylum had that made the games feel so special. The Batmobile was something I wish was never even introduced. The controls are clunky and the combat sections become mind numbingly repetitive. The story isThis upsets me more than you can know. Arkham Knight isn't a bad game but it isn't even close to the brilliance of City and Asylum. It lacks a distinctive atmosphere that both City and Asylum had that made the games feel so special. The Batmobile was something I wish was never even introduced. The controls are clunky and the combat sections become mind numbingly repetitive. The story is rather uninspired as compared to the last few games, with only a few key characteristics making it enjoyable. Without these though, the story does nothing to impress. The combat and predator sections have been greatly improved however, this time introducing complexity that actually makes the game better, not just more layered. Overall, a good end to the series, but not on par at all with its predecessors. Farewell Arkham series, you were truly good to me.… Expand
  60. einherji
    Jun 24, 2015
    7
    Batman: Arkham Knight follows the adventures of Batman in this latest installment of Batman games. An effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum in this short review. Please keep in mind that this review is subjective, as well as the opinions below do not necessarily reflect a gaming experience on other platforms. Also, I should mention that a very similar review was written by my sisterBatman: Arkham Knight follows the adventures of Batman in this latest installment of Batman games. An effort is made to keep spoilers to a minimum in this short review. Please keep in mind that this review is subjective, as well as the opinions below do not necessarily reflect a gaming experience on other platforms. Also, I should mention that a very similar review was written by my sister for the PS4 version, but I am of the same opinion as her regarding the Xbox version.

    In my opinion, the presentation of the game is very good. The game has a very high level of detail and graphical fidelity. At the same time, the frame rate is generally smooth and consistent. As graphical glitches are rare and far between, the game looks great and provide the player with great visuals. The audio is very good as well with nice environmental effects, good voice acting and a very good soundtrack. Overall, both the visuals and the audio help the player to have an immersive experience.

    As for the story, Scarecrow is back and it is up to Batman to stop him and his band of other villains. The game structure has been divided into a main story arc and side stories, and the player can choose when to advance the main story. As such, the player have some influence over the pace of which to complete the game. It is worth mentioning that the storyline is rather linear and predictable, and some people may find the plot to be weak and dull overall. However, it is possible to do various side activities and missions which add a little bit of variety to the game.

    Many of the game mechanics are very similar to previous installments. Batman has the ability to move around on the ground or in the air, and much of the fighting consists of hand-to-hand combat. The combat segments feel fluid and smooth, with a blend of fast-paced moves and slow motion knockdowns. Fighting styles and moves can being upgraded as one earn skill points and XP. Further, it is possible to acquire various gadgets which can be purchased with skill points among others. A new addition to the series is the ability to use the Batmobile. By using the Batmobile, the player participate in car chases and races, as well as fight enemies, for instance vehicles and tanks.

    In terms of gameplay however, the enemy variety is rather limited which may be off-putting to some people. At the same time, the boss battles are somewhat mediocre, and the game may seem a bit easy for a player who is familiar with these kind of games. While the introduction of Batmobile adds more gameplay, some people may find it to be overused at times. The racing sections may feel out of place once in awhile and the combat sections involving the Batmobile lack a bit of variety.

    In summary, Batman: Arkham Knight is a mixed bag of positives and negatives. In my opinion, it is a good game and I would recommend it to fans of the series. For other gamers who are not familiar with the Batman games, Batman: Arkham Knight may seem to be a bit generic at times. However, I would still recommend the game to fans of action/racing games when the price drops.    … Expand
  61. Jellyfish-Games
    Aug 14, 2015
    7
    I rented this game and it turned out to be pretty cool. I usually don't enjoy playing Batman games but I could play this for awhile. The best Batman game I've ever played.
  62. LeBlanket
    Sep 20, 2015
    7
    Great game, I loved using the batmobile. One thing was that fights were pretty easy, not much of a challenge. The story is good. I loved trying to take out armed enemies. Must-buy if you like that type of game.
  63. pietheman
    Jan 28, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arkham Knight was an empty game with as much filler as they could muster in. Let's start with the batmobile. Oh my god, this was so tedious and annoying, having to do these parts every other missions, the stealth elements they try to put on the batmobile was so annoying. The story was alright at best, the Scarecrow was so boring as a main bad guy. The plot twist of Jason Todd being Arkham Knight was so predictable, how they kept having Batman relive Jason Todd's disappearance. It was so obvious. The final part of the main story, before knightfall protocol was amazing. Him revealing himself was awesome, and his little internal struggle with the Joker was a near flawless ending to the game. But the militia missions and destroying their checkpoints and all that, was awful. The combat system was good as always but fighting all those different enemies seemed like you're biting off more than you can chew. The riddler challenges offered a challenge with nothing in return, besides for being able to check his missions off your checklist. Putting all the villains in the cell together and watching them bicker was a lovely little touch. Rocksteady could have seriously stepped up their game, and made it like Asylum or City, but we got an extremely mediocre game.… Expand
  64. John240890
    Mar 22, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As the game opens to scarecrow clearing the streets of Gotham City of everything clean and leaving the criminals and the underbelly to roam the streets. The Batman pushes himself to the limit both physically and mentally to clean the streets of all the filth he fought so hard to bring to justice. Armed with an array of weaponary and gadgets from the powerful Batmobile. Batman sets off on a one man war to stop a mysterious figure known has the Arkham Knight. Prowl Gotham from It's amazing landscape rooftops, or battle militia forces on the ground. The follow up to the hugely successful Batman Arkham Asylum and Arkham City comes Arkham Knight the story starts well and builds gradually but its not quite as good as the stories from the previous outings as The Dark Knight but an enjoyable experience.… Expand
  65. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 13, 2018
    7
    Arkham Knight looked amazing, it played the same as the previous Arkham games, but there was just something about this one that I couldn't get into. Including the batmobile to drive was a nice addition, but that still didn't work for me. I preferred flying around using the grappling hook. The story wasn't that great and it was PREDICTABLE! It was a nice conclusion to the Arkham series,Arkham Knight looked amazing, it played the same as the previous Arkham games, but there was just something about this one that I couldn't get into. Including the batmobile to drive was a nice addition, but that still didn't work for me. I preferred flying around using the grappling hook. The story wasn't that great and it was PREDICTABLE! It was a nice conclusion to the Arkham series, but Arkham City is still the best and it will probably be the best superhero game ever!… Expand
  66. LordTiger
    Oct 16, 2020
    7
    overall Batman Arkham Knight is a great experience. the story is not flawless but it's not bad for an action game either and I think Arkham Knight's Gotham is the best version of this dark city.
    cons:
    -side activities are so boring and the only thing you need to do is secure a place or disarm a bomb. -Batmobile combat gameplay gets annoying after a while (because you have to destroy    overall Batman Arkham Knight is a great experience. the story is not flawless but it's not bad for an action game either and I think Arkham Knight's Gotham is the best version of this dark city.
    cons:
    -side activities are so boring and the only thing you need to do is secure a place or disarm a bomb.
    -Batmobile combat gameplay gets annoying after a while (because you have to destroy thousands of similar tanks). unfortunately, u need to use the clunky Batmobile for most missions.    … Expand
  67. Slckaer
    Feb 16, 2021
    7
    Game looks fine on Xbox series X with 1800p. The 30fps doesn't bother that much. The input lag is ok. The game itself is good but for me the gameplay felt repetitive, especially with the bat-mobile and uncountable enemy tanks. Also they tried to stretch the game in duration which is a bummer
  68. HarryManback
    Jul 6, 2015
    6
    Asylum and City had amazing dynamic super villain fight. Knight literally has no real super villain fight. The fights are done exclusively in cinemas. I am not exagerrating.(The closest thing to a boss fight is two IDENTICAL tank fights and a sequence where the Arkham Knight sits on gargoyles and you have to get under him and grapple up so the game can show you a cinema of Batman hittingAsylum and City had amazing dynamic super villain fight. Knight literally has no real super villain fight. The fights are done exclusively in cinemas. I am not exagerrating.(The closest thing to a boss fight is two IDENTICAL tank fights and a sequence where the Arkham Knight sits on gargoyles and you have to get under him and grapple up so the game can show you a cinema of Batman hitting him.) You never actually fight anything more than the standard minions. Scarecrow? The mastermind behind this final assault on Gotham? You never fight him. He is taken care of in a cinema just like EVERY other super villain is.

    The crime scene detective sequences are replaced with a handful of hanging bodies that you scan for three easy to find clues. There are something like six of those and it's the same routine every time.

    The story has its issues but is decent if you can ignore some major holes in the plot. There are some genuinely touching character moments. Poison Ivy has a particularly touching moment.

    The side missions are phoned in lazy additions to the game. For example: When you do the Firefly side missions, it's the same every time. Find burning firehouse. Use car to get the sprinklers running agan. Chase Firefly with car until you get close enough to tap A twice and watch a short cinema where Batman beat on Firefly a bit until he jets off. You follow that pattern five or six times with no deviation. In the last mission of each side mission, a cinema shows Batman apprehending the villain. The only participation you do is after Batman places the villain in the back of the Batmobile. You get to drive the bad guy to GCPD.

    Get used to the first mission of each side mission. You'll be doing that same thing between 4-8 times. No variety. No inventive use of anything.

    You will only ever fight the cannon fodder minions. You never fight any super villains because the fights with them are done in cinemas. I have everything done 100% except The Riddler. I have 23 trophies left before I can finally get him, so there is a slight chance he could be the only super villain fight in the game. Sadly, he is more likely to be another fight done in a cinema like all of the others.

    I give the game a 6. It's like they listed all of the things people loved about the previous games and chose not to include any of those signatures of the series. The combat is still smooth and well done. The Batmobile isn't everyone's favorite, but I didn't mind it.

    This game, sadly, got struck by the curse of "The Third Game" and ended up being a far inferior game compared to the rest of the series.    … Expand
  69. funkamonkey
    Jun 23, 2015
    6
    DLC, that's how I'd describe Arkham Knight. The graphics are sharper but not better than the previous gens versions and the gameplay is the same. That's not a bad thing because the other games were excellent but surely we should expect more than a pathetic attempt at Bat tank/mobile sections, that are tacked on and are terrible.

    I bought this game on Day One and after doing the same    DLC, that's how I'd describe Arkham Knight. The graphics are sharper but not better than the previous gens versions and the gameplay is the same. That's not a bad thing because the other games were excellent but surely we should expect more than a pathetic attempt at Bat tank/mobile sections, that are tacked on and are terrible.

    I bought this game on Day One and after doing the same with The Witcher 3 and Project Cars, I can honestly say that I will be waiting at least 2 weeks from now on.

    My advice? Wait for this game to go down in price before buying. It's an okay game but not as good as Asylum or City.    … Expand
  70. ozorxoron
    Jun 27, 2015
    6
    A sad, disappointing end to what could have been a great series.

    I can't believe how Rocksteady could have gone so wrong with such a great formula, this game should be held as an example to developers world-wide of what can go wrong when you try to do too much within your game. The result here is that while it gets some things it tries right, it gets more wrong. The batmobile is just    A sad, disappointing end to what could have been a great series.

    I can't believe how Rocksteady could have gone so wrong with such a great formula, this game should be held as an example to developers world-wide of what can go wrong when you try to do too much within your game. The result here is that while it gets some things it tries right, it gets more wrong.

    The batmobile is just awful, what could of been a fantastic addition to the series if used sparingly is instead forced on the player so much that it feels like a chore every time you're forced to jump inside the heavily controlled vehicle.

    The story itself is decent enough, nothing special, but it serves its purpose. I think where this game shines is within the side activities, they're this games saving grace.

    Overall it's a very bleak game, for every moment I felt the game was excelling there were five moments where I just didn't wish to continue playing any further. Such a disappointing end to what was once one of my favourite series in gaming.    … Expand
  71. Nataraja
    Oct 9, 2015
    6
    This game is a disappointment. I loved and played the previous Rock Steady Arkham games an while there are some great moments and stellar melee combat and gadgets, its the unbearable over use of the Batmobile that completely ruins the game.

    For the 1/2 of the game that is truly Batman worthy I would give the game a 9. But the heavy use of the ridiculous Bat Tank really destroyed the    This game is a disappointment. I loved and played the previous Rock Steady Arkham games an while there are some great moments and stellar melee combat and gadgets, its the unbearable over use of the Batmobile that completely ruins the game.

    For the 1/2 of the game that is truly Batman worthy I would give the game a 9. But the heavy use of the ridiculous Bat Tank really destroyed the game for me. Riddler continues to be a complete pain and my most hated part of the series.

    Graphics were decent, soundtrack was the standard fair, sound was a bit off and the AI was overly alert at times and brain dead the rest.

    There was a good 1/3 of a game here and then they went with the tank fights and the whole thing got lost in the shuffle. A very disappointing end to a series.

    So sad that I can only justify a 6 for the game overall. The Batmobile and forcing it down your throat SO MUCH really brought the score down.

    If you have not played the series, then I suggest forgetting about this title, watch a game movie of it and play the first two.    … Expand
  72. Rahsmoove
    Oct 26, 2016
    6
    This game could've been so much better. I was going to give it a 7, but I realized that it doesn't deserve that score for how lazily the designers made this game Not calling it a bad game, but it did not live up to my expectations. Batman: Arkham Knight is abour batman trying to save the Gotham City along with the entire east coast from Scarecrow's fear toxin, of which makes people goThis game could've been so much better. I was going to give it a 7, but I realized that it doesn't deserve that score for how lazily the designers made this game Not calling it a bad game, but it did not live up to my expectations. Batman: Arkham Knight is abour batman trying to save the Gotham City along with the entire east coast from Scarecrow's fear toxin, of which makes people go crazy and come in contact with their worst fear. Scarecrow, also has a partner named Arkham Knight, whom knows about Batman. His identity his moves, his tech and his amor. Batman got some of the fear toxin in his system while stoping Scarcrows first attempt at unleashing his fear toxins into the entire east coast, that fear toxins is making Batman lose his mind and he not only has Joker in his head, he's turning into him. The charaters are pretty great (Espessically the Joker) and the voice acting is spot on. I won't really get into details, because hate given people spoilers during reviews, but I guess you could guess storyline had a lot of protential. But it's flawed do it's repetitive missions and over used methods we've seen in former Batman Arkham games. Most of them feel like the side missions. You go fight a group bad guys or when facing a number armed thugs you have use the attach than hide method. Not that there's nothing wrong with doing that, because they included pretty nice combat tactics, weapons and tech. It's just they over use it. The Boss Fights aren't all that repetitive they're just terribly implemented. The Bosses normally hide behind they're guards so you have take out the gaurds before you could get them. The Batmobile another issues. If the designers knew it was going to be used through majority of the game they could've made the controls better, make it drive like a real car and not make slide all over the place like the road's made of ice and done more things with it. Besides drive to locations all you really do with is blow a bunch of drones (of which are really fraustrating because there's a lot of them on the street) or do the Riddlers trails. Not to mention how over used it is. Driving isn't really enjoyable, so I'd prefer you just get from one place to another the old fashioned Batman way, which by the way is really fun still. The way Batman moves is little clunky though. Graphically it looks good, especcailly the rain. I like the way it just slide off his cape. Batman Arkham has great combat, parkour, good replay value great idea of a story and great setting (Could've been bigger) But it's flawed by it clunky controls, uninteresting villians (Besides the Joker and the Arkham Knight) bland and repeitive missisons, the Batmobile, and copy and pasted side missions which delay you completing the game.… Expand
  73. ScarecrowJames
    Sep 20, 2015
    6
    Too much Batmobile, The story is way to predictable if you know even the slightest bit about Batman history with Robin and the Joker. The Batmobile is cool at 1st until its shoved down your throats for over 50% of the game. Scarecrow has this big build up but falls flat. Joker is the only redeeming factor in this game and the updated Batman Combat which is still the same just betterToo much Batmobile, The story is way to predictable if you know even the slightest bit about Batman history with Robin and the Joker. The Batmobile is cool at 1st until its shoved down your throats for over 50% of the game. Scarecrow has this big build up but falls flat. Joker is the only redeeming factor in this game and the updated Batman Combat which is still the same just better polished. This is the Batman gameplay we needed but not the story or Batmobile we deserved.… Expand
  74. MaydenAmerica
    Jun 26, 2015
    6
    I was really excited for this game. Ended up being a huge let down. Too much Batmobile. Too much "Alfred?!" "It's ok sir, these machines are automated!" to justify Batman using a gun. Gameplay does not feel "next-gen." Definitely feels like it was designed for last gen and up rezzed for Xbox One and PS4. It's an overall letdown to something that was very hyped and was a follow up to a veryI was really excited for this game. Ended up being a huge let down. Too much Batmobile. Too much "Alfred?!" "It's ok sir, these machines are automated!" to justify Batman using a gun. Gameplay does not feel "next-gen." Definitely feels like it was designed for last gen and up rezzed for Xbox One and PS4. It's an overall letdown to something that was very hyped and was a follow up to a very solid title 4 years ago.… Expand
  75. DHGIceman0186
    Jul 6, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While it was nice to see graphical and lighting improvements over the last two "true" batman games, this still falls very short of what it could've been. While I generally enjoyed the storyline, there were zero plot twists, and World of Tanks: Batman Edition was way over the top. IMO the game could've used more detective mode sequences where Batman reconstructs the crime scene, sadly this was much underused in this game. I enjoyed the qusai homage paid to "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight Rises" where the house blows up and Brue just disapears. I felt that they could've used this game to roll into a batman vs. superman as a few of the henchmen in the game mention "that guy in metropolis city." I know there haven't really been any decent Superman games to date, but this could've been Rocksteady's chance to do something special. But seriously, less BAT-TANK and more engrossed story telling would've went a long way, and the battle with Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke is a one punch knock out?! That guy is pumped up on so much miracuroo it's not even funny. This game like so many others was advertised as a juicy 16oz porter house steak and instead all we got was an 8oz round steak.… Expand
  76. Hollified-Ninja
    Jul 15, 2015
    6
    its average not as good as origins.combat is better and batmobile can be fun in short bursts.but the problem is a lot of people are seeing a grainy picture on big tvs.to much motion blur the constant rain has a lot to do with i was hoping for good graphics o well.
  77. BiboranTV
    Aug 2, 2015
    6
    Overall great game, here some negatives to me: overscripted and uninteresting boss fights, annoying tank battles with repitetive primitive stealth, secondary objectives may vary from amazing to ordinary (like in farcry), graphics can be better (unstable fps, bad or missing AA). Batmobile missions are good in riddles puzzles. i think it is the weakest instalment. Wont be playing again.Overall great game, here some negatives to me: overscripted and uninteresting boss fights, annoying tank battles with repitetive primitive stealth, secondary objectives may vary from amazing to ordinary (like in farcry), graphics can be better (unstable fps, bad or missing AA). Batmobile missions are good in riddles puzzles. i think it is the weakest instalment. Wont be playing again. Rent? Yes. Buy? No.… Expand
  78. Benbo
    Aug 10, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start by saying I am 97% complete with the entire game and have played all the previous Arkham titles. This review is based on the PS4 version.

    Story: The main campaign story is decent. The interactions with Joker are easily the highlight of the campaign. There are several moments that gave me goosebumps and caused me to play that extra 2 hours to see what happened next. Unfortunately, there is a lot of filler and the main villain is probably the least interesting character in the story. There is definitely a theme of investigate this, fight this guy, have a neutral outcome, and repeat. The biggest disappointment in the story was the Arkham Knight's reveal. It was foreshadowed much earlier on in the campaign and the hours of game play leading up to the reveal is rather frustrating since you know what is coming, yet hoops must be jumped through to get there. The side missions were fun for the first few rounds, but became VERY repetitive. The second biggest problem with the story is the fact you have to 100% every mission to see the full ending. Completionists may argue for this approach, however this is such a theatrical and story driven franchise that wasting hours and hours of collecting the hundreds of Riddler trophies sucks all the joy out of getting to see that full ending. 6/10

    Game play: The combat is excellent as always. There is a lot of forgiveness in the sense that you can leap and punch people from tens of meters away and leap back to the previous enemy with a touch of a button. The early fights of the game are very easy. The more you progress, the harder the fights become. You won't get away with just spamming the punch button and I found the fights to be challenging, fair, and enjoyable. The two worst parts of the game mechanics are the batmobile and the "boss battles". First the batmobile is truely awesome.... for about the first 30 minutes. After you have played with it, realized how powerful you are, and leaped from the tops of buildings into the car, you quickly realize again the repetition required for every instance where the batmobile is required. Every encounter is boiled down to A) Guard X while it is assaulted by drones or B) Use the power winch to climb/charge Y. Some sequences are extra creative by combining the previously mentioned encounters. 4/10 for repetition of sequences and use of the batmobile.

    Appearance: Gotham looks amazing. It is a shame that the PC version won't work properly because I can imagine that this game would be gorgeous. I encountered a few minor glitches that did not effect playing but did take away from the immersion. The voice acting is excellent as expected from the Arkham series. 8/10

    Overall: Though I find this game VERY repetitive, it still kept my attention. I will say that I am biased because I just like batman. If you're not a completionist or into batman lore, I would think that many players would grow tired of the game at about the half way point. The repetition and predictable reveal bring the overall rating to a 6/10.    … Expand
  79. Jushewa
    Aug 18, 2015
    6
    Alright so this game is definitely very well put together, and is the best of the series. It starts off normal and then things pick up pretty quickly near the end. Just like how I feel all games should be set out. The negative aspect is that it gets hard AF and I caught myself swearing and wanting to break something a few times, especially playing on hard. Also, IT KEPT FREEZING. I don'tAlright so this game is definitely very well put together, and is the best of the series. It starts off normal and then things pick up pretty quickly near the end. Just like how I feel all games should be set out. The negative aspect is that it gets hard AF and I caught myself swearing and wanting to break something a few times, especially playing on hard. Also, IT KEPT FREEZING. I don't know if it's the Xbox or the game, but DAMN! I'd be at a really intense part and then everyone was acting like it was red light green light. Very annoying. Overall good, but get ready to get mad, either at your machine, or the game itself.… Expand
  80. Saman_Tepes
    Nov 14, 2015
    6
    I had fun playing through this one even with all of it's flaws. It's not nearly as suspense filled or well thought out as the first two in the series but still enjoyable.An interesting but perdictable story with a proper conclusion.It's definitely worth playing through if you're a fan of the Arkham series of games but feels like it was rushed like Arkham Origins. It's fine if your playingI had fun playing through this one even with all of it's flaws. It's not nearly as suspense filled or well thought out as the first two in the series but still enjoyable.An interesting but perdictable story with a proper conclusion.It's definitely worth playing through if you're a fan of the Arkham series of games but feels like it was rushed like Arkham Origins. It's fine if your playing to wrap up the series and get some closure but If you haven't played the first two in the series then stay far far away from this until it's in a Discount bin somewhere or till they release a GOTY version with all DLC cause it's not worth the full price of admission.This game needs a serious Director's Cut with 90% less Bat-Tank. -------------!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SPOILERS BELOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!------------------------------------------

    Pros
    -Improved textures/graphics/character models
    -Great Sountrack more of the same dah dat dat dant dah that we all enjoy.
    -Great Voice acting from the entire cast, no amount of Bat-Tanks could ruin that.
    -The inclusion of The Joker within the main story was brilliant.
    -The Bat-mobile was a lot fun to drive and easy to control.Being able to call it in remotely to solve puzzle sections and take down enemies in pre-planned main story sections was fun I wish they would have limited the bat-mobile to just a handful of those sections and not shove the Tank down our throats like they did.
    -The map although a bit bland and lacking any real DC/Batman Universe References was at least a lot larger in scale horizontally and vertically, it allows for better flight control and gives you Multiple Vantage points to take down enemies except in predator sections where enemies are cluttered in a single space and are all wielding guns.

    Cons
    -No Paul Dini = more plot holes and filler Bat-Tank sections.
    -The Arkham Knight was obviously Jason Todd it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out. They drop some very unnecessary clues at the beginning of the game even though most of us already know .They didn't need to borrow dialogue from the Red Hood Movie and make it even more obvious then it was but they did. The moment when he takes off his mask to show his Red Hood Mask was a real kick in the nuts. People Praise how respectful Rocksteady has been with the franchise so far but creating an Alter Ego For Jason Todd/Robin even though he's already an alter ego of himself is just plain lazy. This is the kinda thing I've come to expect in Comic Book Movie re-makes and I wasn't expecting it in a game from Rocksteady.They should of kept Paul Dini on as a writer cause I'm sure he would have come up with something better then putting another costume on top of the Red Hoods costume.
    -Lack of any real Boss-Fights.
    Batman and The Arkham Knight spend most of their time riding around in Tanks but when they finally meet face to face there's a short QTE fist fight with the Arkham Knight followed by a Gasp from Alfred with a bit of boo-hoo you didn't protect me Batman back and forth with Jason Todd followed by a long and drawn out Predator section.Through it all your left wondering why has a Red Hood mask under his AK mask when The Red Hood hasn't been introduced in the Batman Arkham Universe yet. The Boss fights are what I missed most from the last game.They couldn't even throw in a quick fight with Bane or a proper fight with Jason Todd.
    -The Bat-Tank was way over-used.The game feels like it's 50% Story and 50% Bat-Tank sections.
    I hated the Tank it did nothing to move along an already slow moving some-what perdictable plot. I got stuck in certain sections where The Bat-tank was outnumbered by much more powerful and slightly faster tanks running around in circles in what turned out to be several half-baked attempts at Boss Fights. Also there's a part where your surrounded by 50 of em(hope your leveled up enough by that point or you'll be playing through that section over and over again)It feels like the games trying to hold you back so that you don't realize how short the coherent and enjoyable sections of the Main story really are.I would have been okay with a shorter story without all the filler but the Bat-Tank Story had to be told and tell it they did.
    -Lack of Good Easter Eggs.
    When you look Back to Arkham City you quickly realize that Rocksteady already made every Batman Reference possible so all we get here is a handful of obscure Easter Eggs that only the most Hard-Core Batman/DC fans will understand and what's worse is that they cut and paste most of them through the entire Map.
    -Glitches right from the beginning. My game crashed a couple of time but the Auto-Save was able to take me back to my last check-point each time so there wasn't much backtracking. The Glitches I experienced affected everything from the music/sound/voices cutting in and out or going very quiet in cut-scenes to Some texture pop-ins and occasionally clipping through a floors.    … Expand
  81. ILCAVALIERE
    Apr 25, 2017
    6
    Bueno,le he puesto un 6 por que al principio me parecia un coñazo y al final remonta y se anima,tiene un par de giros de guion que algunos me los esperaba pero otros me han sorprendido y eso le sube la nota,lo valoro por la historia por que graficamente no sorprende y la jugabilidad tampoco motiva mucho (es solo darle a un boton todo el rato) ,por no hablar de coger el puto coche todo elBueno,le he puesto un 6 por que al principio me parecia un coñazo y al final remonta y se anima,tiene un par de giros de guion que algunos me los esperaba pero otros me han sorprendido y eso le sube la nota,lo valoro por la historia por que graficamente no sorprende y la jugabilidad tampoco motiva mucho (es solo darle a un boton todo el rato) ,por no hablar de coger el puto coche todo el tiempo, pero bueno por lo menos la historia remonta y deja buen sabor de boca,aunque muchos lo quitaran antes de eso,18h le he metido… Expand
  82. CenkAlp
    Dec 30, 2018
    6
    Hikaye = 7
    Oynanış = 6
    Grafikler = 9
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 6
    Atmosfer = 7
    Süre = 6
  83. Detorded
    Aug 1, 2018
    6
    Before I explain why I gave this game such a sub-par rating, I'm going to say that this game is a good Batman game. Rocksteady nails the atmosphere of Batman every single time, and this time is no differnet. However there are many shortcomings this game possesses which makes it a disappointing finale to the Arkham series. First of all let`s address the elephant in the room, the batmobile.Before I explain why I gave this game such a sub-par rating, I'm going to say that this game is a good Batman game. Rocksteady nails the atmosphere of Batman every single time, and this time is no differnet. However there are many shortcomings this game possesses which makes it a disappointing finale to the Arkham series. First of all let`s address the elephant in the room, the batmobile. I think it was a great improvement to add Batman`s signature vehicle to the game, however Rocksteady forces it far too much to the point where I almost forget I`m playing a Batman game and rather some tank simulator. The game as a whole has a prominent militaristic vibe which sets it apart from the other games. Rather than chasing down the Joker like in previous games, you`re going toe-to-toe with an entire private army. While they nailed Scarecrow`s look and personality, the main villain also comes up very short as you rarely even interact with him. When I first got this game I was expecting experiences with Scarecrow to be similar to the ones in Asylum where you hallucinated and fought a giant version of himself. None of that happens in this game as there aren`t really any boss fights in this game in general. Boss fights are what made Arkham Asylum, City and Origins so good. For some reason Rocksteady ditches this idea entirely in favor of bland, tank battles. This game does shine in freedom and side quests in my opinion. The side missions in Knight are very unique to each other, and each time you`re doing something different which keeps it interesting. The map is a lot bigger than its previous entries which gives you lots of room to speed around with the batmobile in. The environment is largely destructible as well which adds a lot of polish to the world. Also, this game`s overall atmosphere is incredibly dark (which explains the M rating). I think this is a strength to a Batman game, and the constant psychological battle Batman undergoes is what makes the story so interesting. Overall, this is an incredible Batman game, however compared to its predecessors and considering this is supposed to be the finale, it is very disappointing. I know they could have done better.… Expand
  84. Vishal99
    Feb 6, 2022
    6
    I didn't like this one as much as I did like Arkham City. Open world sounds great, its big, lively (with criminals) city is breathtaking to be honest but thats about it. Most of the open world stuff is repetitive and boring. Roaming around in Batmobile is fun but Batmobile missions are atrocious and there were so many of those. Some side quests are much better than main story.
  85. Mazmorrero47
    Jun 23, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Batman Arkham games are, for the most part, beautifully designed and fun to play, and Arkham Knight is no exception (even though the developers went overboard with the Batmobile's presence). When Gotham gets covered by Scarecrow's gas was a standout moment due to its frightening vibe and imposing imagery (I get the impression the brown color palette was inspired by Batman Begins). The environments aren't as imaginative as in Asylum or City, but they still keep you engaged.

    But truth be told, I found it quite underwhelming in the story department, especially considering it was supposed to be an "epic conclusion" for the saga. Just like the previous games, it ended up becoming a Joker porn experience. Watching him appear out of nowhere in virtually every scene to point out the obvious and that he and Batman are the same for the thousandth time was pretty grating and had the subtlety of a Times Square billboard. Batman and Gordon were written a bit out of character (they surrendered to Scarecrow way too easily), and even though John Noble was good as Scarecrow, I found the Arkham Asylum version to be more memorable.

    The most disappointing part is the Arkham Knight himself. Rocksteady and DC promised a brand new character, and by implication, their chance to leave their mark in the Batman mythos outside of the comics, like Paul Dini did with Harley Quinn in the animated series. Instead, his story arc turns out to be a rehash of the Red Hood saga, and one that misses the point of the character. Jason Todd wasn't supposed to be a villain, but an antihero. DC's version of the Punisher if you will. A man that went through a traumatic experience and wants to do the right thing, but has such extreme methods that is seen as an enemy by other heroes. His characterization makes his hero-turn at the ending a gigantic Deus ex machina.

    Just like Arkham City, Arkham Knight is a nice looking game ruined by an overblown and generic story. I'd say it's worth buying until there's a price drop or a "Game of the year" edition.    … Expand
  86. SIPPIO
    Aug 9, 2015
    5
    The complaints ARE REAL. something is missing. arkham Origins was closer to The FUN..
    ITS OBVIOUS GREEDY HIGHERUPS WANTED MORE SALES SO they demanded The Batmobile.
    --anyone who plays this will feel something dishonest is happening with all the 10 ratings. Arkham City was a 10. And this is-NOT even close.... --I'll force myself to continue but honestly it's a struggle..Ironic because I    The complaints ARE REAL. something is missing. arkham Origins was closer to The FUN..
    ITS OBVIOUS GREEDY HIGHERUPS WANTED MORE SALES SO they demanded The Batmobile.
    --anyone who plays this will feel something dishonest is happening with all the 10 ratings. Arkham City was a 10. And this is-NOT even close....
    --I'll force myself to continue but honestly it's a struggle..Ironic because I couldn't put down the previous Arkham games once I started...
    --and it's not just the Batmobile. The people,you beat up confused me at 1st as I thought they were background NPC thugs....

    -and The Batmobile is just as lame as everyone said it would be...a super fast Tank In a super cramp city with a driver who hurts everyone but doesn't kill anyone..
    --I actually got so bored with AK that I restarted The Last Of Us again..

    Disclaimer- I sorry I'm not pretending I'm a employee of Xbox..this gamer owns both and PC...    … Expand
  87. Rotty
    Jul 5, 2015
    5
    I am so sick of the batmobile why oh why did they deviate from a good formula. It was cool for all of 5 minutes but I am forced to do 3/4 the game with it. I preordered the game to play batman not play a game of Atari Tank. Why is the bat mobile transforming into a tank, why is it the size of a stretched limousine, and how come every other vehicle in the game can outrun it unless you areI am so sick of the batmobile why oh why did they deviate from a good formula. It was cool for all of 5 minutes but I am forced to do 3/4 the game with it. I preordered the game to play batman not play a game of Atari Tank. Why is the bat mobile transforming into a tank, why is it the size of a stretched limousine, and how come every other vehicle in the game can outrun it unless you are using nitro? I am about 30% done only and ready to trade it in for something else.… Expand
  88. RoughRider59
    Jun 27, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It gets a 5 because that is the average of the scores it gets for the things I loved about the game and the things I absolutely detested. Story and BATMAN style game play both get a 10. Tank battles and racing against the clock both get big fat ZEROES.

    The ghost of the Joker in Batman's head is a nice touch. It's too bad the tank battles ruin the experience.    … Expand
  89. jackparmar
    Jun 29, 2015
    5
    Not bad for a batman game. But lack of tutorial guides, bad control layouts and simple game mechanics inc over sensitivity of batmobile manoverability is a major let down. After playing arkham asylum, city and origins, this new title does not live up to its predecessors. I wouldn't recommend the game to new comers. I wouldn't pay more than $20
  90. Kelcifer
    Jun 30, 2015
    5
    Where do I start? After playing the asylum and city, I eagerly awaited the next installment only to be let down. The reason I say this is because arkham knight felt forced. Don't get me wrong tho, it does have its good points, mainly the last 5% of the story. The rest felt stretched out so thin, if it was any longer it would break. I felt I was constantly chasing with no realWhere do I start? After playing the asylum and city, I eagerly awaited the next installment only to be let down. The reason I say this is because arkham knight felt forced. Don't get me wrong tho, it does have its good points, mainly the last 5% of the story. The rest felt stretched out so thin, if it was any longer it would break. I felt I was constantly chasing with no real purpose apart from reaching the end. It also threw a storyline in that wasn't covered in the previous games which i felt was just added to "bulk it out". The side missions felt like a chore to complete (with the exception of the cat woman ones) as they were samey and repetitive, much like playing the first assassins creed, leaving me bored and unsatisfied. Some of the major selling points were the fully free roaming Gotham (which was as free roaming as city and origins was. No more) and the much sought after batmobile. Well the batmobile is a little confusing to master with confusing controls, and after being forced to use it in most of the missions and increasingly difficult to battles, I found myself getting frustrated and not wanting to use it. So overall I felt the game was weak, forced and repetitive, leaving a mediocre playing experience.… Expand
  91. CapnRon
    Aug 13, 2015
    4
    Arkham Knight isn't bad. It’s boring. This game was built through decision by committee where mediocrity wins the day. Here are the things that make it good: The graphics are awesome. Look Batman's cape is wet!! (eye roll) Now for the bad: The main story is a jangly mess. Almost impossible to follow. The side missions suck. The Batmobile? There’s way too much of it. The controls areArkham Knight isn't bad. It’s boring. This game was built through decision by committee where mediocrity wins the day. Here are the things that make it good: The graphics are awesome. Look Batman's cape is wet!! (eye roll) Now for the bad: The main story is a jangly mess. Almost impossible to follow. The side missions suck. The Batmobile? There’s way too much of it. The controls are counter-intuitive and clunky. And it's a button masher. If you really want to play it, find it used.… Expand
  92. KletassVanDam
    Jun 28, 2015
    4
    This game would more appropriately be named "Batmobile:Arkham Knight". I am enjoying the game in 5 minute spurts or so, then i'm forced in to some tank battle or chase. i'm trying to get thru the story, and am about half way thru, and am stuck on some part where i have to use the batmobile to get behind 'supertanks' that are only vulnerable from behind. i don't want to play this... i'mThis game would more appropriately be named "Batmobile:Arkham Knight". I am enjoying the game in 5 minute spurts or so, then i'm forced in to some tank battle or chase. i'm trying to get thru the story, and am about half way thru, and am stuck on some part where i have to use the batmobile to get behind 'supertanks' that are only vulnerable from behind. i don't want to play this... i'm just suffering thru these tank battles (there are A LOT of them) just to get to the traditional Arkham gameplay, which is fun, just broken up too much by batmobile stuff. I cringed when the first Riddler challenge was a freaking race... collecting the Riddler trophies was my favorite part of the former games, figuring out how to get to certain areas, etc. but now I've got to do timed race challenges and use the Batmobile to pull down walls and such. The worst part for me is having to figure out how to get the Batmobile up to certain areas so as to use the missle launcher to destroy something or break down a door to get in. This isn't quire as cool to me as Batman sneaking in a place, ninja-style. I gave it a 4, because I'd say roughly 40% of the game is like the other Arkham games and doesn't require Batmobile gimmickry. The original Arkham Asylum is still my favorite of the series. Contained, dense, deep, and eery areas to explore. Now we get machine guns and rocket launchers and having to get behind enemy tanks to hit their weak spot, bleh...… Expand
  93. NeoMorph
    Jun 30, 2015
    4
    I really wanted to like this game. I have played every Batman Arkham game (including Origins and that sucked imho) and loved the Rocksteady games. But this one... they messed up by forcing you to use the Batmobile for too much of the game.

    1. It's too light even though it's supposed to be a tank. Wind probably blows it over in a light storm. 2. Stealth Tank Hunting.... ARE YOU KIDDING    I really wanted to like this game. I have played every Batman Arkham game (including Origins and that sucked imho) and loved the Rocksteady games. But this one... they messed up by forcing you to use the Batmobile for too much of the game.

    1. It's too light even though it's supposed to be a tank. Wind probably blows it over in a light storm.
    2. Stealth Tank Hunting.... ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
    3. How can you hit a wooden box and have it fling you off course (awful in a chase sequence)
    4. The First Person view is 6 inches off the floor.
    5. Every time you nudge a car off the road in a chase you get a slowmo drama shot which is annoying as hell.

    Unlike a lot of Batmobile haters I loved the APC chases and wish there could have been more. But the real change I wish I could have seen was MAKE THE BATMOBILE AN OPTIONAL GADGET IN BATMAN'S TOOL CHEST. Open world games are all about choice. Giving people choice and then telling you that you have to complete the mission one specific way is very confusing.

    Arkham Asylum and Arkham City gave you the option to go in as predator or head on combat. Now you are told the tanks can be only done by head on combat, combat, combat. I would have preferred a stealth option (and not the diabolical stealth tank hunt that should never have been included.

    Also the DLC Harley Quinn and Red Hood missions are really, REALLY short.    … Expand
  94. coltergiest
    Jun 25, 2015
    4
    I have to hand it to the story writers of the game, as writing the story for this game was clearly a labor of love, and they had to have some talented people working for them that really have respect for the batman universe, and I personally have no objections with the way they've wrapped up this series (as far as the story is concerned...more below!).

    On the other hand though, the    I have to hand it to the story writers of the game, as writing the story for this game was clearly a labor of love, and they had to have some talented people working for them that really have respect for the batman universe, and I personally have no objections with the way they've wrapped up this series (as far as the story is concerned...more below!).

    On the other hand though, the mechanisms they used to deliver this story (gameplay) was something that I have serious problems with. This title is loaded with anti-climactic non-engagements with many of the main villains, and has absolutely ZERO boss fights.

    Some will argue that the vehicle battles with the Arkham Knight leading up to the final encounter with him would count as a boss fight, or that the final vehicle battle with Deathstroke is a boss fight (which is exactly the same tank battle as the one with the Arkham Knight). Those people would be missing the point entirely. There is absolutely no direct engagement with any of Batman's rivals WHAT. SO. EVER. Not in any way that should be considered a "boss fight" anyway.

    It's almost kind of cruel that the game is designed for you to go through the "Most Wanted" quest lines, which are basically side quests that have the player going after the various major villains that are central to the Batman stories, and once the player completes the quest line, they might be rewarded with a pseudo-boss fight (as with Deathstroke), or get to make a "life-or-death" decision (as with the Azrael quest line), but no actual fight or battle takes place that presents the player with anything that resembles a challenge.

    Having a great story is a very important part of a great game, but robbing your customers and fans of any sort of finality or closure by not giving them any engagement whatsoever with any villain in the game other than vehicle fights and skirmishes with henchmen is, at least in my mind, extremely lazy and unforgivable.

    The script for this game would have been better off being sold off to an animation studio for another animated Batman movie because that's essentially what Rocksteady gave us with this title...an interactive animated movie.

    It's unfortunate because up to this point, I really enjoyed the blending of a great story with an action packed games through the Arkham titles, with boss battles that while not the most difficult in the world, presented some challenge and kept me engaged with the story that was being conveyed. The formula for Arkham Knight just fell way too short for me.

    I would strongly recommend waiting to find this game in the bargain bin. Definitely do yourselves a favor and don't make the same mistake I did by paying full price for this "game."    … Expand
  95. Bjolley35
    Jul 8, 2015
    4
    I have played through about 50% of the total game, including story and side quests and after about 25% it became more of a chore than a want to keep playing. I was planning on playing through this game, beating it then selling it. That is still the plan but I'm starting to want to quit and sell it now because the gameplay is extremely repetitive and boring. every mission is the same mix ofI have played through about 50% of the total game, including story and side quests and after about 25% it became more of a chore than a want to keep playing. I was planning on playing through this game, beating it then selling it. That is still the plan but I'm starting to want to quit and sell it now because the gameplay is extremely repetitive and boring. every mission is the same mix of beat up a bunch of bad guys using frustratingly bad fighting mechanics and shoot a bunch of things with the Batmobile's only weapon that really does anything. The story has been the only thing keeping me playing but even that is starting to drag on. The only quests that I look forward to playing are the Riddler side quests because they have some puzzle to them and have something other than hitting the x and y button over and over again. The most entertainment I have gotten so far from this game is having the joker inside your head. His witty and devious remarks have been a bright spot in a rather bland game. Is it enough to keep me going after I finish the Riddler's quests... probably not… Expand
  96. LeonSandcastle
    Jun 23, 2015
    4
    Simply doesn't live up to the hype of the first two. The story is lazy, the worst part being the reveal of who the Arkham Knight is. The batmobile is also not fun, and the boss fights are terrible. I would've said wait for the GOTY edition, but I doubt it's even good enough of a game to warrant such an edition down the road. Very disappointed Asylum and City fan here.
  97. EinShteinV2
    Nov 17, 2015
    4
    8 points for game. Good story, awesome visuals, but weak ending.
    0 points for DLC. Nothing interesting for $ 40
    Average 4/10. DLC ruined all good emotions from game.
  98. MetaKiller
    Mar 25, 2016
    4
    Comprised of confusing and uncoordinated combat, poorly controlled batmobile segments, unworthy dlc, repetitive side quests, and no worthwhile boss battles, Batman Arkham Knight is a disappointing send-off for an otherwise beloved modern game franchise.
  99. PinballWizard94
    Feb 17, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, the previous entries - Asylum and City - are perfection and if you haven't played those already, go and buy the collection, you wont regret it! (ignore Arkham Origins, it's beyond terrible).

    Now, onto Arkham Knight. The backdrop this time is the City of Gotham, with it's art deco/gothic architecture, lent from the Tim Burton films and the 90's Animated Series (perfect). The story's main protagonists are the Scarecrow and the mysterious Arkham Knight, who have launched a city-wide attack causing the whole population to evacuate in terror. The only ones who remain are the usual faces from the caped crusader's rogues gallery and their goons, who are aiding Scarecrow and the Arkham Knight in bringing down Gotham and its masked hero.

    Currently at the time of typing this up I'm 50% through the main story and have been playing for roughly ten hours or so.

    The controls to me are very odd because for Asylum and City the controls were the same but this time around they have been altered slightly - for example, in the previous two games clicking RB after applying some explosive gel to a surface would have detonated it but in this you have to click in the Left Stick. Also, detective mode is now toggled by pressing up on the D-pad as apposed to LB. I found, on many occasions that muscle memory kicked in and I went to do certain actions but ended up doing something else due to the changes.

    The games have not had the Batmobile in as a drivable vehicle until now! What a dream, the Arkham series finally allows you do commandeer the Batmobile. Brilliant! WRONG! The Batmobile is probably the weakest aspect of the game and each one of the forced driving sections left me bored beyond belief - they probably don't even last that long but with them being so tediously mundane they felt longer than they actually were. The controls for this were shockingly awkward. Forget everything you've ever learnt about driving in games and prepare to be thrown by the strange configuration that left me feeling less and less like Batman and more like some random bozo that had got behind the wheel and was just pressing random buttons. It's also very apparent that the layout of Gotham is not made for the caped crusader's vehicle and is more for the traditional grapple/flight traversal - the streets are so tight and winding that I was constantly breaking due to a sharp bend or some large obnoxious object in the way of the road. Now, I'm no expert but I can't remember a time seeing Batman going about 20mph while chasing some goons? I mean, the animated series used the sound of a speeding jet for Batman's car! The Batmobile really drew away the genuine feeling of being Batman that the last two games achieved perfectly.

    I found a lot of moments really broke the flow of the game as well - in the last games, you were in constant contact with your trusted companions, such as Oracle and Alfred, through your audio uplink in the batsuit, this allowed you to make your way to the next objective while also being filled in with important information and story points. For some reason, in Arkham Knight you are forced to stop (sometimes for up to a couple of minutes) while you have a holographic call through some snazzy gadget on your wrist. This got tiring very quickly to the point I just skipped most of it because I wanted to get on with playing. The interludes with Lucius Fox were also very tiresome - having to break away from the story to select a mediocre upgrade for my Batmobile and then having to go to a hidden garage to then have it installed and then having to watch said installation for about 30 seconds like I'm supposed to be impressed like "cool that machine to just took the tyres off and put new ones on that look even more snazzy than the last ones. Woah technology". Boring, just get on with the game please!

    The story wasn't bad but it wasn't great either and it's blatantly obvious that Paul Dini, the mind behind the stories for Asylum, City and many of the iconic episodes for the Batman Animated Series, wasn't involved. Rocksteady instead decided to bring in some of their own writers to pen the story of this instalment and it really shows. It's nothing special really and lacks the twists and turns and overall genius that the others brought to the table.

    Overall, the game is worth playing with it being the final instalment in the Arkham series but it is certainly the weakest of them all sadly. Odd controls, a mediocre story with the only saving grace being the combat and setting.    … Expand
  100. Toldu_I_Tango
    Jun 25, 2015
    3
    I am writing this review as the current average user score is 4.8 out of 10 & I think that's pretty accurate for this EXTREMELY disappointing game especially considering all of the HYPE !!! I have to admit that I only played around 2 hours but I couldn't play any longer as the graphics were very simply not up to standard especially for a NEXT GEN GAME !!! I'm tired of peopleI am writing this review as the current average user score is 4.8 out of 10 & I think that's pretty accurate for this EXTREMELY disappointing game especially considering all of the HYPE !!! I have to admit that I only played around 2 hours but I couldn't play any longer as the graphics were very simply not up to standard especially for a NEXT GEN GAME !!! I'm tired of people writing reviews about how good the graphics are when they simply aren't and it's time game developers took a good look at themselves in the mirror and gave people value for money!! People mainly buy new next gen consoles for the better graphics and if game developers such as CD project can produce such stunning visuals in games such as (The Witcher 3) with massive game content as well as all of the other good stuff than why cant other game developers at least get the graphics right. There's no excuse and I will add that I'm playing on a relatively new(2014) Samsung 55 inch TV which is state of the art. Wont be buying games on release day any more SADLY !!!!!! I wanted to love this game & give it a 10 but IT's A BIG FAIL !!!… Expand
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#14 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#18 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Aug 21, 2015
    82
    Somehow, monotone side activities are a perfect match for the game’s atmosphere of bad dream you just can’t wake up from. Disarm a bomb, secure an outpost, disable a watchtower; disarm a bomb, secure an outpost, disable a watchtower; repeat ad nauseam. After 100% completion you’ll feel as tired as Batman himself. [Sept 2015, p.68]
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  2. Xbox Achievements
    Aug 20, 2015
    92
    An uncompromising, visionary conclusion to Rocksteady's Arkham trilogy, Batman: Arkham Knight is the world's greatest detective in the world's greatest superhero game.
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  3. Gamers' Temple
    Jul 23, 2015
    84
    So obviously there were a few things that I didn't like about Arkham Knight and some things that I wished were done better, but overall I did enjoy my time with the game.
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