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 11h ago
One night. One island. Endless memories. Still one of the greatest superhero games ever made. 17 years later, Arkham still reminds everyone why Batman doesn’t need superpowers. Played it at 12. Finished it again at 28. It aged better than most modern games. Anyone else visiting Arkham in 2026?
Way better than half of the million dollar budget games being released today. this games concrete proof that great gameplay matters more than flashy graphics
The OG modern batman and highly enjoyable game. The combat system built by this game is still highly enjoyed to this day.
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