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9.5 out of 10

Batman: Arkham Asylum

First seen: 6 september 2008

Information found in: from 151 sources in 20 countries.

Best Price: 14.99 USD

  • User Score (97)
    8.9 8.9 from 97 reviewers
  • Expert Score (81)
    9.1 9.1 from 81 reviewers
  • Gameplay (21)
    9.3 9.3 from 21 reviewers
  • Graphics (28)
    9.2 9.2 from 28 reviewers
  • Sound (25)
    9.5 9.5 from 25 reviewers
  • Storyline (4)
    9.6 9.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Control (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (3)
    8.7 8.7 from 3 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • intuitive fight controls, looks fantastic, everything really, and sounds, villains of the game
  • rather short, aliasing on ps3, not enough boss fights, as one example, no online gaming

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Reviews of Batman: Arkham Asylum

  1. Batman: Arkham Asylum

    Reviewer: Pixelated Gamer
    27 August 2009
    Overall 10
    9.6
     

    Previous games for Gotham’s finest and the tie-in genre really were a case of the night being darkest before the dawn. Hopefully others will follow this example as a new day for the genre. Read more

  2. Batman: Arkham Asylum PS3 Review

    Reviewer: GameOn
    7 August 2009

    There are few superheroes to have such an impact as Batman. Having spawned several iterations of comic books, films and games, it is obvious that we're never going to be fully satiated on Batman themed products. But is Eidos' latest Batman game, Arkham Asylum, all Dark Knight, or should it be committed? Read more

  3. Batman: Arkham Asylum

    Reviewer: Gamebosh
    9 August 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Around a year ago, when The Dark Knight hit cinemas, there was many a musing regarding the lack of a video game tie-in for the blockbuster. Some were disappointed at not being able to recreate the action of the movie in their own home, while others were relieved at the lack of yet another by-the-numbers movie license. Instead, we all "made do" with Lego Batman. Read more

  4. GAME REVIEW – Batman: Arkham Asylum

    Reviewer: review.alternativemagazineonline.uk
    14 September 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    With Christopher Nolan successfully rebooting Batman on the silver screen in recent years, the dark knight is pretty hot property right now. I didn’t realise before writing this review, but there have actually been a lot of Batman games over the years, usually to tie in with the various film releases, with varying degrees of success. This new Batman game from Rocksteady Studios is nothing do with the recent film releases though, being released on the PS3 and Xbox360... Read more

  5. Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3)

    Reviewer: PGNx
    25 September 2009
    Overall 9
    9.4
     

    No, seriously. A fantastic Batman game. Batman: Arkham Asylum succeeds by absolutely nailing the atmosphere of the Batman comics while introducing its new visual style to the mix. It also thrives because of the fantastic melee combat engine that rewards both button-mashing and strategic combat, and the solid stealth elements, coupled with a solid amount of riddle-solving. In short, it’s what the Batman game all the others should have been. Read more

  1. The Ultimate

    Reviewer: J&R
    5 October 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Even thought this is a full game, I wish, personally, that it could have been longer because it was so much fun. This tells you everything you need to know on how to survive and succeed in beating this game. It can yet create a co-dependency, but it that can be avoided, this book is a great tool. Read more

  2. Crazy Good

    Reviewer: Newegg
    12 January 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

    There are minor details I thought were cool and amusing: some comments you can get out of Aaron Cash, the loonies running around the island, and when you get to take a rodeo ride on one of those Titans I mentioned, are all quite entertaining. Read more

  3. Best Batman Game ever!

    Reviewer: DB from UK, Game Seek
    14 August 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The Dark knight has suffered from some poor games in recent years (Lego Batman being an exception), however thats all changed as this is a very well made and highly polished game. As the caped crusader you wonder through arkham asylum battling the Joker’s goons, inmates, and some of Batman’s deadliest enemies (Poison Ivy, Scarecrow and Killer Croc for example). The gameplay is varied, from button bashing brawling moments, and stealth to some brain teasing puzzles.... Read more

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    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    16 August 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Most superheroes adorn a secret identity. Staying hidden behind a mask, people don't know them on th Read more

  5. Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3): Batman: Arkham Asylum... Bringing back the Bat

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    13 May 2010

    Summary: A Batman game set within the confires of Arkham Asylum, Joker having unleashed Batman's worst foes. Read more

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