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Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.4

Users · RAWG

2012

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 7, 2012

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Genres

ActionAdventure

Playable on

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About this game

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds.

Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Substantial open world built around Batman's abilities and identity.
Fluid counter-based combat makes Batman feel powerful and accessible.
Story includes character work, voice acting, and Batman-Joker material.
Gliding, grapnel movement, and other tools support Gotham traversal.
Dense, detailed, atmospheric Gotham reinforces the Batman setting.

Cons

Extensive Riddler challenges and collectibles create repetitive completionist content.
Large villain cast and plot threads crowd the story's conclusion.
Several boss encounters rely on repetitive or gimmicky patterns.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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