A masterclass in action design, Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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Verdict
96%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% positive from 83K reviews)
Healthy player count of 701 concurrent
Compelling narrative and story
Rich open world to explore
No significant drawbacks reported
Batman: Arkham Asylum is the first game in Warner Brothers’ action-adventure franchise Batman: Arkham. The game takes places in fictional Asylum on Arkham Island near Gotham City where dangerous and mentally unstable criminals are kept. The story follows Batman as he captures Joker after his assault on Gotham City Hall. The game starts when Batman accompanies convoy that transfers Joker to the Arkham Asylum. With the help from Harley Queen and corrupted police officers, Joker manages to escape. He releases his gang members takes over the Asylum. Now Batman must defeat Joker, restore order in Arkham and save Gotham from bombs that Joker planted in it. During the game, the player meets several characters from Batman universe such as Scarecrow, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, Commissioner Gordon and others. The gameplay is a mix of action sequences, investigations and puzzle solving. In action sequences Batman has to defeat villains with brute force or stealthy, using his numerous gadgets. The Game of the Year Edition of Batman: Arkham Asylum includes support of 3D displays, two pairs of 3D glasses, and six previously released DLCs.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18d ago
Can't believe its almost 17 years since the release. Internet and the gaming landscape was so different back then, its almost bittersweet to remember those times. They don't make games like this anymore :/
All I could dwell on while playing Asylum was my sheer disappointment on how far the gaming sphere has regressed because tell me why a near 2 decades old game has better graphics, more riveting gameplay and story than most modern rpg slop released today. just like how tough times bring about strong men, this game exceeded the quota when it comes to bringing innovation during a drought and being way, way, way ahead of its time.
Batman Arkham Asylum still holds up incredibly well, especially for a game from 2009. The combat system is smooth, satisfying, and makes you feel like Batman without being overly complicated. I was also surprised by how good the graphics and overall presentation still look today. What stood out to me most was the atmosphere of Arkham Asylum itself. The game really captures the dark Batman feeling, and exploring the asylum made the world feel memorable rather than just like a simple action game. I also enjoyed the Riddler challenges because they gave me a reason to explore more carefully and pay attention to the details. Overall, I enjoyed the entire experience. It has great combat, strong atmosphere, fun side challenges, and it is easy to see why this game is still considered one of the best superhero games. I would definitely recommend it to Batman fans and action-adventure players.
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