Batman: Arkham Knight

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  1. Lievan
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game is Batman. If you loved the other ones as I did, then you'll love this one as well. If you're looking for something brand new and different from the other ones, than you'll be disappointed. This is everything that I wanted in the game and more! Also, DLC is NOT how I would describe this game since there are none out there except for the preorder stuff.
  2. 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.
  3. Anastasi
    Jun 23, 2015
    0
    is it the BATMAN game or need for speed? why 70% of time i HAVE to use this machine? no challange in figts at all. graphics is the same as the last version. no good music.
  4. 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.
  5. TheGamerKnight
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game properly gives us the Batman we deserve, introduces us to possibly the best car in video game history, and has stunning graphics and a gripping story, featuring the return of the Joker, Deathstroke, and Firefly, and bringing even more characters from DC Comics into the story, including Jason Todd, Nyssa Raatko, and Professor Pyg.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. Akidoma
    Jun 30, 2019
    9
    A game that everyone can love. Not a bad conclusion for the Arkham Saga.
    It's a great game.
  8. Misaghjrh
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    In this review, only the negative aspects of the game are considered. The purpose of this work is to help you to get a better decision on the purchase of the game

    My Rating: 9 of 10 Weak points (Single player only): One of the best in the series. this game is necessary for fans of Batman! - The angle of the camera and the control of the main character in the fights, does not meet    In this review, only the negative aspects of the game are considered. The purpose of this work is to help you to get a better decision on the purchase of the game

    My Rating: 9 of 10

    Weak points (Single player only):
    One of the best in the series. this game is necessary for fans of Batman!
    - The angle of the camera and the control of the main character in the fights, does not meet the standards and enough quality    … Expand
  9. Arthur2345
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game with a fantastic story with a fantastic gameplay... briefly fantastic!
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. haloboyscp
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    A great great game.
    It doesnt matter if they force you the batmobile sometimes, and that is actually a cool thing. At first you will feel strange at maneuvering it and later you'll really like it.
    The game is quiet amazing, with a great gameplay and a great story. I dont really understand the complains.
    Great game.
  18. homeslice1479
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    I created a Metacritic account just so I could defend this game. The number of people bashing this game makes me weep for the current gaming community.

    The graphics are incredible; WAY beyond the previous games and most other next-gen games. It runs at an incredibly smooth framerate, and the controls are very responsive. I only noticed a framerate dip once, when I had Batman run over    I created a Metacritic account just so I could defend this game. The number of people bashing this game makes me weep for the current gaming community.

    The graphics are incredible; WAY beyond the previous games and most other next-gen games. It runs at an incredibly smooth framerate, and the controls are very responsive. I only noticed a framerate dip once, when I had Batman run over some over-ambitiously textured water.

    Gameplay is pure Arkham, but sufficiently upgraded from the previous games. Knight knocks this out of the park where Origins fell short. The expanded functionality of the Remote Hacking Tool and Disruptor alone fulfill this, IMO. There are far more ways to take down enemies now, both in fights and in stealth, thanks to not only the new features but also the...

    New upgrade system! The different tiers are great; it really lets you choose how you want to play the game. I personally invested in stealth, which made the fights a bit harder for me. But that was my choice, NOT broken gameplay.

    Fighting received a bit less of a freshening-up than stealth I think, but I don't think it NEEDED much of one. New enemies are the biggest addition, making some later fights pretty darn challenging (a good thing). The dual-team fighting is cool too, although I wish there was more of it.

    Stealth gets great new additions thanks to great new gadget options and environmental takedowns. There are some new stealth movement additions as well.

    Now to the Batmobile. When it first shows up, you'll wet yourself, because its an Arkham game and IT'S THE BATMOBILE. It's a lot of fun to drive around, though there is a bit of a learning curve (but not bad) on maneuvering it. Other reviewers clearly don't understand this; sorry that this game actually makes you work to be good at something. Taking out thug cars as you're driving around NEVER gets old. I didn't find the battles to be as bad as others make them out to be, though I do agree that the its-ok-to-have-a-cannon-cause-they're-unmanned-drones excuse to be a bit weak. It combines dodging and shooting in an interesting vehicular way, and new drone types definitely mix it up and add challenge later. Of course, the Batmobile gets upgraded with cool new gadgets and weaponry as well. You also use the Batmobile in puzzle situations, which is an awesome feature. I thought the Riddler trophies involving the Batmobile were some of the best. It makes you think outside the box, if you were really comfortable with previous Arkham games.

    Overall, this is the best game I've played on Xbox One so far. It looks fantastic, HUGE graphical and framerate improvement from the previous games. It's challenging, thanks to a new gameplay pillar and new additions to the tried and true ones. It's expansive (definitely larger than City) and getting from A to B is even more fun after you master driving the Batmobile. It's dark, which it SHOULD BE because BATMAN IS A DARK CHARACTER. A+ for finally giving us an M-rated Arkham game.

    Verdict: 95. Easily. Even if you knock it more than I did on certain things, there's no way a score should ever be below an 85. This game is simply that good. It's fantastic. You're doing yourself a disservice if you don't pick it up.

    P.S. The way the Joker is incorporated ALONE should win this game several writing awards.    … Expand
  19. brunogoncalves
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    I loved this game. Entertaining, mixes stealth with action and contrary to some reviews, the bat mobile (or tank) is an entertaining addition.

    What I feel is that reviews often do not focus in the entertaining side of the games but on things or arguments that are not relevant to the playability of the game.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. noscoperaiders
    Jul 29, 2015
    9
    + Darkest batman story yet mixed with the most glorious graphic's ever make Gotham come to life.
    + Plenty of side missions, challenges, and riddler trophies to keep you busy. Batman's gameplay is perfected and the batmobile is really fun to use, but
    - it can take up a large portion of the game and can feel overused. Lack of boss fights. Underwhelming Arkham Knight reveal. Final Verdict:    + Darkest batman story yet mixed with the most glorious graphic's ever make Gotham come to life.
    + Plenty of side missions, challenges, and riddler trophies to keep you busy. Batman's gameplay is perfected and the batmobile is really fun to use, but
    - it can take up a large portion of the game and can feel overused. Lack of boss fights. Underwhelming Arkham Knight reveal.
    Final Verdict: Despite little nitpicks like few boss fights, too much batmobile, and the arkham knights underwhelming reveal, batman arkham knight still works as a great send-off as the gameplay for batman and his car are perfected and fun to use in a huge and beautiful looking Gotham, backed by one of the darkest batman stories I've seen in any batman related entertainment. It's few nitpicks do lower it from Arkham city, but its still the second best Arkham game out there. 9/10    … Expand
  24. ButtoWipo
    Dec 18, 2015
    9
    Wow, what a bunch of complaining whiners this site attracts. This game is what Batman fans can expect. Stunning visuals for being a console game, excellent classic story Batman style, gadgets galore and epic combat. The only reason it is not a 10 is because of the mediocre season pass, it is hard to justify the price for short story dlc and reskinned Batmobiles. To those complaining aboutWow, what a bunch of complaining whiners this site attracts. This game is what Batman fans can expect. Stunning visuals for being a console game, excellent classic story Batman style, gadgets galore and epic combat. The only reason it is not a 10 is because of the mediocre season pass, it is hard to justify the price for short story dlc and reskinned Batmobiles. To those complaining about the Batmobile, in case you forgot, the Batmobile is just as much Batman as a batarang. It is there for you to use but you dont have to unless it is required as part of a specific mission. You can still glide your way through to each mission point.

    Dont miss out on this excellent Batman game that does the classic comic book hero justice unlike Spiderman games.    … Expand
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. ITZZZPERRY
    Jul 9, 2015
    10
    Batman: Arkham Knight is amazing, unbelievable, and breathtaking. I loved everything about this game every second that I played it. I almost did not want to see it end. The true ending, also, provides plenty of satisfaction for any fan.
  28. S7riker20
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    I have one word to describe this game, FUN. Rocksteady saved the best for last. Arkham Knight combines all the same moves and gadgets from the other games with even more things including the batmobile which is the **** The story is also a lot more dark from the previous games which you may or may not like but I loved it. This truly is the complete batman experience and if you're a comicI have one word to describe this game, FUN. Rocksteady saved the best for last. Arkham Knight combines all the same moves and gadgets from the other games with even more things including the batmobile which is the **** The story is also a lot more dark from the previous games which you may or may not like but I loved it. This truly is the complete batman experience and if you're a comic book fan you need to get this game!… Expand
  29. 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
  30. herbsnspices
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    Good stuff
    - Fun combat: builds on what the other games did and makes it much better - new enemy types, new combos
    - Impressive visuals - Traversal feels fluid and real - playing with a sidekick is a nice addition - Epic music - You feel like Batman Bad Stuff - Story is surprisingly weak: dialogue feels like a comic book at times (not in a good way). story can be predictable due    Good stuff
    - Fun combat: builds on what the other games did and makes it much better - new enemy types, new combos
    - Impressive visuals
    - Traversal feels fluid and real
    - playing with a sidekick is a nice addition
    - Epic music
    - You feel like Batman

    Bad Stuff
    - Story is surprisingly weak: dialogue feels like a comic book at times (not in a good way). story can be predictable due to some writing issues
    - Batmobile is kinda fun at first but gets tiresome. Would have been nice as an optional mode or with more features to prevent it from becoming dull.
    - sometimes feels like story elements have been left out, possibly for future DLC.

    Summary
    It's good. The bad stuff I said really didn't detract from the experience that much. Rocksteady's goal was to make you feel like the batman and they did just that. If you're not a huge fan of the series maybe hold out for the GOTY edition. If you love the Arkham series I would recommend picking it up now before anyone spoils the ending for you. Hope this review helped.    … 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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Metascore
85

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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