Batman: Arkham Asylum

25 Aug 2009

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Developer
Rocksteady Studios
Publisher
Eidos Interactive
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.

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Knew Batman my whole life. Didn't care, just another guy in a cape. Then Arkham Asylum happened.

The star of the show is the Freeflow Combat, it's solid and it still holds up. The stealth is solid too, but it’s the asylum itself that lingers. It's ambiance will stick with you, long after you’ve left its walls.

I walked in indifferent. I walked out a fan for life. If you skip it, you’re missing out on one of the greatest superhero games ever made.
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01 Mar 2025
Playtime: 11,4 h
Platform: Steam
28 Jun 2023
Arkham Asylum: A Haunting Classic 🦇💥
Arkham Asylum pulls you into Gotham's dark heart, where chaos reigns. 🌀 iconic villains like the Joker 🤡, and Batman's relentless pursuit of justice 🛡️
With intense combat ⚔️, clever puzzles 🕵️‍♂️, and a story full of twists, it’s a psychological thrill ride that lingers long after the credits roll. 😈✨ A must-play for fans of the Dark Knight! 🎮🦇
07 Jan 2025
Sidenote: I wish the series continued with the Metroidvania elements because a 2D Metroidvania in the style of Metroid Dread with Batman would go hard as hell.

Arkham Asylum is such a great game. The atmosphere, boss fights, and even that crazy 4th wall break are some of the best in the trilogy. Honestly, I wish we got a better remaster because it takes away the darkest from the game. I wouldn't be surprised if we got a remake in a couple of years.
04 Dec 2023
repeated bosses and repeated in general hope city and arkham better
14 Nov 2023
Played on: Playstation 4 (Standard)
Version: Playstation 4 (Return To Arkham)
Edition: Digital

What a banger. This game nails the atmosphere & aesthetic of Batman. About every other year I find myself playing through it again. THAT is how you know you've achieved something special.

Final verdict: Buy it
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