This game is good but people exaggerating. Combat system is very good, gadgets very good, atmosphere is very good for a Batman game. The best part is the fact that the game gives you the feeling of be… Read more
It's hard to believe this game is more than ten years old. Prior to Arkham Asylum, the best superhero game on the market was Spiderman 2, and the best Batman game was probably the movie adaption of Ba… Read more
"Batman: Arkham Asylum gets out with a score of 8.7 - it really is a great game, and the things that prevent it from scoring more are related not to the quality of the game itself, which is top notch,… Read more
Unfortunately when it comes to PC games -- and this review is based on the PC version of the game -- there are much more than the actual game to comment on. Sometimes it's sad to say that the complex… Read more
Batman video games haven't been very great back then, some were okay some were decent, but a lot weren't very "impressive" until this game, Batman Arkham asylum developed by Rocksteady studios. Beginn… Read more
I SAW EVERYBODY PLAYED THIS GAME BUT NEVER EVER PLAYED BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM WANT TO PLAYED ARKHAM ASYLUM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO… Read more
2009's Batman: Arkham Asylum, developed by Rocksteady, is a stealth based action game based on the Batman license. The game follows the adventure of Batman as The Joker takes over Arkham Asylum, letti… Read more
As every other geek on this planet, I am a big fan of the dark knight (even though I thought his last film was not that good despite the hype) and I am thrilled to say that this has been the purest Ba… Read more
Batman is back and is facing his biggest challenge yet! All the crooks Batman has ever faced have united under Jokers banner and have taken over Arkham Asylum. Will Batman thwart whatever Joker has pl… Read more
Pros: -Excellent combat system -Good graphics -Amazing atmosphere and story -Great and memorable boss fights -Challenge rooms are fun -Excellent voice actors -Great stealth gameplay -Good variety in G… Read more
Going into this game I was skeptical. I've played many superhero games over the years and I struggle to think of one I would want to revisit. Hearing good things beforehand I wondered whether a Batman… Read more
I'm still in awe of the fact that it took game developers this long to finally come up with the perfect way to represent the Dark Knight in video game form, but damn it, if it wasn't the worth the wai… Read more
Once you play Batman: Arkham Asylum, you will wonder why it took this long to get a great Batman game. Arkham Asylum forever destroys any excuses that bad Batman games may have made. This excellent ex… Read more
Batman: Arkham Asylum for XBox 360 Batman and video games have had a bad relationship over the years. The simply titled "Batman" for the NES was the only exception in a long-list of lackluster Batman… Read more
Time to play the choking game? Arkham Asylum served as one of those out-of-left-field titles of 2009. Developed by Rocksteady, whose only other published title was Urban Chaos: Riot Response, they aim… Read more
A buddy and I were talking about what we fantasized about being as kids. He wanted to be a cowboy and was enraptured with Red Dead. Me - I wanted to be the world's greatest detective. Arkham Asylum is… Read more
The Dark Knight tosses The Joker (enthusiastically voiced by Mark Hamill ) into Arkham Asylum and inadvertently sets in motion a diabolical scheme to free The Joker’s locked-up cronies and fellow Batm… Read more
Situation: I bought the game of the year edition new but on sale at Gamestop for $20 for the PS3. I have been wanting to play the game but it sat in my backlog for quite some time. I finally got round… Read more
With both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolan achieved sophistication with a character and a universe that had been stuck in shitty comic book revisions for decades. While Batman alwa… Read more
I've been waiting to play Batman: Arkham Asylum for a good long time know. I was excited by the initial buzz and surprised by the reviews. I even bought the game as a gift to my cousin. As gaming goes… Read more
Batman doesn't exactly have a good history when it comes to video games. The best thing you can say about the Batman games is that some of them are decent. But Arkham Asylum has abandoned the generic,… Read more
By now, everyone pretty much knows Batman: Arkham Asylum was not only a big surprise but that it became a serious contender for GOTY of 2009. A comic book character who's never really been in an actua… Read more
This game is a lot of fun and delivers a really strong immersive game experience. The character of Batman is portrait as well as he has ever in recent memory, super strong character roles carry this g… Read more
Batman: Arkham Asylum is a paradigm of focused design that is as remarkable for what it leaves out as for the wealth of gameplay included. Consistently good gameplay mechanics, that all revolve around… Read more
I liked: The Riddler puzzles, the feel of the game and some gameplay parts. It felt very batman-y, being dark but funny. I didn´t like: The fighting parts of the game, especially towards the end. I do… Read more
Batman: Arkham Asylum begins with Batman driving a beaten and defeated Joker to Arkham Asylum (yep, you guessed it) after a suspiciously easy defeat back in Gotham City. Batman, accompanies Commission… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum is a video game released late in August of last year for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. Although I had bought the game maybe a month after it’s initial release, I hadn’t complet… Read more
Finished this a little while ago. Lets get the negatives out of the way first. The boss fights are, in a word, shit. Killer Croc and Ivy stand out as the worst but they were all bad. Having to fight S… Read more
I was as sceptical as the next person when i played the demo, found my self wondering how they could possibly keep the pace and quality up at such a high standard for a full game. Well im happy to rep… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum is another amazing game I ignored upon it's original release. I did play the demo prior to its release but didn't think much of it. However, after seeing the game get such high pr… Read more
I will admit right here at the start that I am what you might call an almost complete comic book novice. I’ve watched the occasionally film adaptation or two, and know some of the general details of c… Read more
I am very skeptical about superhero games. Most turn out to be bland, boring, and just flat bad. But Batman: Arkham Asylum delivers on all promises made by the company, critic reviewers, and user revi… Read more
Best fight engine since "Perfect Weapon" PSX( if anyone can remember that lol). Played through twice and got nothing extra( bit of a dissappointment) even RE gave you something after beating the game… Read more
I'm a year late on this one, but despite its age I was very happy with Batman: Arkham Asylum. The atmosphere of the game was great. There were times that it felt a little too gritty. Batman would say… Read more
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-Batman-Batman-Batman! Batman has always been one of the most beloved of comic book franchises, and with 2008's The Dark Knight, such resounding success was had that even people wh… Read more
This game has the reputation of being one of if not the best Batman games ever released. Almost a year since its release and I’d still say, “Yea it’s freaking awesome.” Maybe this review won’t be help… Read more
Repetition killed this game for me and I am surprised that more people have not chimed in on it. Backtracking through the entire island multiple times, roughly the same fighting mechanic, the same puz… Read more
I can usually appreciate great action/adventure games regardless of whether I'm a fan of the source material. With Batman: Arkham Asylum, however, I really think your enjoyment of this game escalates… Read more
Forget about the movies, this game is the definitive Batman. It’s remarkable that super hero video games are usually lame, when you consider how awesome the source material is. This game is a refreshi… Read more
This game is amazing and whatever system you own this is a must own! The game play is great too, I love the free flow combat in the game too. It is very smooth and feels great while doing it. I seem t… Read more
I grew up as a fan of Batman. There are few memories I remember with such fondness as getting the Bat-mobile on Christmas morning or coming home to watch the original Batman cartoon that my grandmothe… Read more
The word “Atmosphere” gets thrown around a lot nowadays in this merry little creative realm known as video games. Having “good atmosphere” is usually used to describe games that are not so good in the… Read more
In my opinion Batman: Arkham Asylum was going to be just another comic book game that was destined to suck due to the fact that it was a comic book game. As more and more footage of it came out I beca… Read more
Batman is one of the most well-known super-heroes of all-time, but definitely not because of his video games. Let’s face it, the only one that was halfway decent was the freakin’ LEGO game. Now, littl… Read more
After along hiatus of not playing this game I've come back and taken it down finally and have only a few bad things to say about it so let's do this thing. Let's get the bad out of the way first shall… Read more
The worst part about Batman Arkham Asylum is that it's a Batman game. Not that it captures the spirit of the Dark Knight poorly, it's actually quite good about it, with fabulous voicing and such. But… Read more
Batman : Arkham Asylum is by far the greatest Batman / Superhero / Comic-theme game ever made. But it is much more than that. It represents a new superlative for stealth-based action games and is one… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum isn't just a good comic book game. Its just a good game period. Rocksteady really took the time and effort to make a quality game and after playing through the game i can say this… Read more
Batman's history in gaming is, to be gentle, mixed. Like all DC Comics properties, his games have tended to suck. Not as bad as Superman (and, suffice to say, not nearly as bad as Aquaman), Batman's g… Read more
This is without a doubt one of the best licensed games I have played. I know that there aren't a lot of great licensed games but there are some and this game to me outshines them all. The story is mor… Read more
I have never played a super hero game that captured the feel of a character better than this game does. Using the same voices that did the work in the Batman, Batman Beyond, Superman, and Justice Leag… Read more
Video games based on super heroes have never appealed to me in the past, but I heard so many good things about Batman: Arkham Asylum that I had to give it a shot. Overall, I was very impressed with th… Read more
Batman: Arkham Asylum Written by: L.T. I don’t ussually get pumped up about batman games, I mean who does. When I first saw the preview for this I thought "just another lame batman game". When it came… Read more
Rocksteady Studios had to overcome a lot of public doubts with Batman: Arkham Asylum. The Batman franchise has suffered numerous releases of sub-par games that have really marred the Caped Crusader's… Read more
This is the Haiku Review, where I fully review a game in seventeen syllables, in a 5-7-5 format, letting you know everything to expect from beginning to end for this game. Batman: Arkham Asylum Haiku… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum is a welcome entry into the long maligned genre of licensed games. It is the first serious (and successful) attempt in enabling players to experience every aspect of being Batman;… Read more
GET COMMITTED TO ARKHAM ASYLUM When it comes to licensed games, I’m always very skeptical. We have all been burned too many times in the past seeing some of our favorite characters, movies, TV shows e… Read more
Step into the boots of the Dark Knight as you visit Arkham Asylum to watch Joker get checked back in. Unfortunately that's where the routine-ness ends as all hell breaks loose and all the inmates star… Read more
How can someone give this game a half-star? It looks good, the mechanics are there, also exceptional scenes in the game.... Essentially, Batman: Arkham Asylum plays out like a masochistic fantasy, whi… Read more
Batman: Arkham Asylum is terrifically paced action adventure with tight controls, great visuals and memorable voice acting. Everyone who considers himself a gamer should absolutely play it. LUNATICS A… Read more
Batman Arkham asylum is a real tribute to the Batman legacy, the game focuses on a more serious grittier Batman in keeping with the new movies, however the games able to carve its own identity with a… Read more
Playstation 3 cover Batman – The Caped Crusader, The Dark Knight, Bruce Wayne…he has many names, but no good video games. Sure, games have been created in the vain attempt to capitalize off of a movie… Read more
I played through this game twice and each time i had a blst doing so. It kept calling me back and i eventually played so much that i managed to scrounge up all 1000 points in this game. The characters… Read more
Batman Akrham Asylum is a amazing game. However, there is one glaring flaw in the game that removes an entire star from this review. The Bosses. Out of the many reviews I read it seems as though this… Read more
Licensed games are a sorry lot, generally speaking. Maybe it’s because they are often rushed out the door to meet a release date to coincide with a movie. Perhaps it’s due to the second- or third-rate… Read more
This version of Batman definitely left me awestruck. I found myself aching to finish up school, finish up my work, and finish up the homeWORK. All of this, Just to get home and play this great game. T… Read more
A superhero licence hasn’t exactly been a seal of quality in recent years, so it was a wonderful surprise to find that Batman: Arkham Asylum is an absolute gem of a game. Every moment of the game radi… Read more
"Batman: Arkham Asylum" (2009, Rocksteady Studios) - Surprisingly engaging from start to finish. The titular asylum feels painstakingly crafted and is a pleasure to explore. Although the breadth of co… Read more
Let's get this out of the way; Batman is a complete badass. Sure, you comic book fans are now about to send me an angry message saying how Batman is full of morals, so therefore, he is the complete op… Read more
The Caped Crusader has taken more than his fair share of abuse over the last 15 or so years. Whether it was Joel Schumacher rubbing ice-cubes across Mr. Wayne’s chest to make sure that the Dark Knight… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum is a very ambitious game. On the one hand you have the stealth gameplay and exploration techniques, on the other you have the beat-em-up action and problem solving abilities. Thes… Read more
I normally steer clear of licensed video games because of their general crappiness, but there are three reasons why I gave Arkham Asylum a shot. 1) The demo was pretty promising. 2) It had near univer… Read more
Well this is the first written review. So hey if you wanna be harsh about it, know what your judging. I will first start with do i think you should buy this game no i don't think it has enough replay… Read more
Great but this game has a few issues, but no worries their only knit picks. To get them out of the way here it goes The bosses are easy, you never need to have detective mode off, and it would of been… Read more
Joker the clown prince of crime is once again on the loose, but was quickly stopped by Batman and escorted back to the Arkham Asylum; where the most dangerous criminals and lunatics are kept. This is… Read more
Pros: *Beautiful visuals and great sound design creates a very immersive atmosphere. *Simple yet rewarding free-flowing melee combat. *Stealth system is mind-blowing. *Engrossing story, uses the voice… Read more
Played Through in Fall 2009. So…you play as this guy…who… really knows his way around a gym. And when he’s not practicing one-liner gruffs in a mirror, he’s out stopping bad guys from doing bad things… Read more
Lets be honest here Licensed games have a bad reputation and superhero games have always been some of the worst when it comes to licensed games. Batman: Arkham Asylum is not a bad game, its not an ave… Read more
Overview Batman: Arkham Asylum is good . I stress this greatly. If Arkham Asylum were a bath, it would be comfortably warm but lacking bubbles. There are so many things done wrong, it's a shame becaus… Read more
Nobody really expects a game based around a comic book character to be very good. Multiple games in the past have tried to pull off this feat, but none have come anywhere close to Batman: Arkham Asylu… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum is a surprisingly good game. After having played the Demo i thought, "...s'alright", but after having played the game i can tell you that it stands out as one of the best games of… Read more
i had high hopes for this game before I picked it up. When I actually played it, Arkham Asylum surpassed my expectations in the graphics, gameplay, and the natural feel of the controls. I don't want t… Read more
This game was crucial for me. It was either this, or save my money for Halo 3: ODST. I sure am glad I chose this. After playing this game three times through, I can honestly say that it still feels ne… Read more
As a fellow Batman fan I was particularly excited for the release of this game. After playing the demo I was lessened in hope, I finally got my hands on it… I was blown away and by blown away I mean,… Read more
Batman: Arham Asylum is not the greatest single player experience I have had this generation. Now that that's out of the way, I will let you know that Batman: AA is an excellent action adventure game,… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum is a surprisingly great game. In the past, the standards for a game based off of a super hero have been relatively low. That’s why I was extremely skeptical about the amount of hy… Read more
I can't tell you much that you haven't seen or heard already so I'll jump straight to the highlights... Positives: Brilliant story Excellent voice acting Large open world that changes as the story pro… Read more
At the very beginning of the game Batman has arrested the clown prince, The Joker and is taking him to Arkham Asylum, Gothman's notorious island prison for the criminally insane. Yet the Dark Knight r… Read more
This game is damn near perfect. The combat is fun, the story is compelling, the voice acting is amongst the best of all time, the graphics are top-notch, yadda, yadda, yadda. All of this you could rea… Read more
Superhero Batman doesn’t need an intro. A very rich businessman who has made himself into something extraordinary, using his intelligence, detective skills and with the help of some exceptional gadget… Read more
Batman is back in this highly anticipated game and also making his debut in the new systems. Does this Dark knight have what it takes to become game of the year. Positive: Amazing Combat Challenging r… Read more
I'll try to keep this as short and simple as possible - Batman: Arkham Asylum is awesome! And it doesn't matter if you even care about the Batman fiction. Heck, I don't but I still enjoyed this game.… Read more
When playing through Batman: Arkham Asylum , there were moments when I couldn’t believe this game was this polished and this intelligently designed. Rocksteady Studios had only one other game under th… Read more
We can all admit Batman’s previous appearances in the gaming world were never all that impressive. So it was weird to be quite excited about his latest gritty outing in Arkham Asylum. Rather than prod… Read more
Batman: Arkham Asylum is based on the DC Comics (recently DC Entertainment) character who has become a cultural touchstone since the brilliant one-two punch of "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" an… Read more
Batman Dark Tomorrow , takes it‘s place as one of the worst video games I have ever played; and I don’t even mean common era I‘m talking about years of video game history dating all the way back to th… Read more
Batman has always had a hard time in the world of games. For some reason developers have never truly been able to nail the feel of The Batman, until now. Batman: Arkham Asylum is the game fans of The… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum has a long legacy of comic book to video game adaptations behind it. Unfortunately, that legacy is one of shame and, to be frank, simply bad games. For that reason I was skeptical… Read more
I'll admit, I'm not a huge Batman fan. I know Batman is Bruce Wayne, Joker is awesome, Bain broke Batman's back and some other miscellaneous information about the universe of Batman. But after playing… Read more
What more can be said about Batman: Arkham Asylum that hasn't already been written. Excellent combat, great pacing, a good story in the Batman universe and just an overall fun experience. It goes with… Read more
I've never liked Batman or the whole super hero comic book thing in general because when I was younger it was for geeks. However recent films like Spiderman and Batman have come along and turned that… Read more
Simple and satisfying martial art combat, stealthy take-downs, bat shaped gadgetry, and detective intelligence gathering are all delivered so well in Batman: Arkham Asylum that you will leave this gam… Read more
NOTE: I used an Xbox 360 pad to play Batman: Arkham Asylum. There have been many Batman games over the past few years which have tried to capture the essence of the comic book hero, but none have capt… Read more
Batman: Arkham Asylum for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC is a true masterpiece of gaming. Again and again it has dazzled me with its ability to standout among all of the other gritty current titles that ha… Read more
8.9/10 The controls are sharp, the visuals crisp, and the voice work top notch. In essence this game should appeal to anyone who loves their gritty action games. Even Batman fanboys won’t be left out… Read more
Could it be? A super hero based title that hangs with the triple-A big boys? Since I feel this game is a 9/10, I’d say so. I played this joint on the xbox360, it’s also out for PS3 and PC. The Good –… Read more
"The best game I've played all year" - Really? I played Arkham Asylum with, yes, i admit it, a bias. Previously I have disliked most superhero games with a passion. Superman Returns left me with a fee… Read more
Batman: Arkham Asylum kicks off the pre-winter releases with the weight of expectation bearing down on it like the Dark Knight himself. Promising since its announcement it’s pleasing to discover the g… Read more
As far as comic book characters go, Batman has been treated better by videogame developers than say Superman. Nonetheless most people would say he hasn't enjoyed a good game since the original Batman… Read more
He's totally Batman Batman Arkham Asylum has garnered quite a bit of hype since it was first revealed. For many reasons, it looked interesting, it didn't seem like just another 'comic book game', and… Read more
Batman is a great game with a horribly out of character ending. The game starts with a good run through of part of the asylum to give the mood. And man does it do a good job. This game is dark and it… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum is a 4 star game, but earns 5 stars for the comic book video game inspired world. It surprisingly has a lot of depth and story for a genre that normally does not and sets the bar… Read more
It did not take me long to fall in love with game, and is probably my favourite game since Bioshock came out two years ago. It boasts fantastic sound in it's score and voice acting (expertly done by t… Read more
Lets be honest, there hasn't been a good Batman game since...well, since never. This is the first good Batman game, in fact its not good, it's great! The game begins with Batman driving towards Arkham… Read more
Review: Batman: Arkham Asylum By James Walker Eidos are idiots. …let me explain. Remember how, about a month ago, Eidos was accused of trying to bribe gaming magazines with the right to break the emba… Read more
To say that Batman: Arkham Asylum is the best comic book game ever made is to do the game a disservice. Think about it. Most games based on comics are average at best, with only a few rising to greatn… Read more
This Review May Contain Spoilers (such as the names of villians). "More times than not, when a company doesn't have a movie tie-in, or some famous license to follow they can create more inventive and… Read more
It’s understandable to be a little sceptical coming into Batman: Arkham Asylum . Whenever developers Rocksteady have shown trailers, gameplay and screenshots, the game has looked fantastic; but that u… Read more
Pros Combat mechanics are simple, but fun and flows well. It's entertaining to watch. Great in terms of both visuals and sound, it makes for a great atmosphere. Includes voice acting. Pretty good all… Read more
First let me tell you that this is the best liscenced superhero game I've ever played (although infamous is slightly better but lets ignore that for now). The first thing I will deal with is the most… Read more
BATMAN'S IN FOR ONE HELL OF A NIGHT AT ARKHAM ASYLUM! There is a reason why Batman is so beloved by so many people, he's human afterall and one of the easiest comic book characters to relate to. He ca… Read more
Wow. this is one of those games that really frew me in. The best thing about the game is the pacing. you will beat up ten guys at once and then have to kill another six but from the shadows. every mec… Read more
Wow, a game based on a comic book, you know thats gonna suck; wait what? I cant believe im saying this, but Batman Arkham Asylum is Amazing! Why? honestly, i cant really explain it, you just HAVE to t… Read more
From Eidos and Rocksteady studios comes the best Batman game ever made. This may initially seem like a backhanded compliment considering the poor quality of most Batman (or even DC Comics) licensed ga… Read more
It's rare that a vidoe game does so many things right, especially a comic book based video game. Superb graphics, with a wonderfull comic book aesthetic and moody color pallet. Top notch voice acting… Read more
Over the years I've become jaded. With each passing movie turned into quick cash in on a superhero video game I've grown to dislike the genre and the subject matter. Barring a few gems here and there,… Read more
Despite it being the sole, innate desire of the male species upon our eve of birth, none of us will never actually become Batman . Most of us lack either the means to possess a subterranean abode litt… Read more
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After the summer draught I’ve been looking forward to the new releases. After the seemingly mediocre Wolfenstein I decided to purchase Batman, the stronger of the two. Batman does leave a very strong… Read more
I always envisioned that the ideal Batman game would be encapsulated in a sandbox. Imagine it now; patrolling the streets of in the Batmobile, beating up thugs and keeping the citizens safe from crime… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum has so many great elements from the best video-games and puts them into a form that is perfectly suited for Batman game. Best.Batman Game. Ever. The game begins with Batman drivin… Read more
When I first heard of Batman: Arkham Asylum, My expectations were very low, Mostly because of the first and only Batman game I play, Batman Forever, God I hated that game. So, I said to myself, Yeah t… Read more
Hulk Ultimate Destruction and now Batman Arkham Asylum. There have not been that many great comic book games but those two stand out. Wolverine Uncaged was done well but not in the class of Batman and… Read more
Batman Arkham Asylum is one of the few licensed super hero games that does justice to the hero it is representing. What makes it great? For starters, the game has a great story that fits perfectly wit… Read more
Note: The PS3 version's exclusive downloadable content of the Joker challenge maps will be also mentioned in this review. Plus, the videos may contain possible spoilers, so watch at your own risk. The… Read more
This is the best Batman game ever made. This is perhaps the best comic-based game ever made. It's probably also the best stealth-action game this year. So, what makes this such a great game? It makes… Read more
This is just so manly. Srsly. We've all told stories, joked about and generally shunned the genre of video-games that is 'licensed material' at some point or another, so it would be difficult to blame… Read more
Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of the games I have been the most excited for this year. On Tuesday morning I picked up my copy at Gamestop and I kept playing until sunrise. I was completely blown away w… Read more
The Dark Knight is Back. Uh, That's a Good Thing, Right? Feel that? That soothing breeze blowing across your skin? Summer is ending, and fall is fast approaching. With the changing of the seasons come… Read more
Batman is an Incredible Experience and is clearly this years Bioshock (a game with such high quality it surprises even the fans). I don't want to get into a detailed description like most reviews conc… Read more
Batman, Batman, Batman! Where to begin with Batman: Arkham Asylum. First off this game is well worth the price of admission. From the opening interactive cinematic that has you as Batman ecsorting the… Read more
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