Batman: Arkham City

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  • Summary: Developed by Rocksteady Studios, 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 theDeveloped by Rocksteady Studios, 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. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Nov 18, 2011
    100
    Arkham City should be celebrated as a shining achievement for the action-adventure genre for its masterful execution. [Holiday 2011, p.70]
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  2. GamePro
    Oct 14, 2011
    100
    There's a real sense of progression to Arkham City in its gameplay, in its story, in the variety of its missions (the abundance of open world side-quests will keep you busy for a long, long time), and in the evolution of its pointy-eared protagonist, that really deserves to be commended.
  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 21, 2011
    100
    If there is one game you buy this year, make it Batman: Arkham City. Few other games released this year will reach this level of polish, variety, story quality, action, scale, and length.
  4. 3DJuegos
    Oct 20, 2011
    95
    Rocksteady already proved that they're an amazing studio with Arkham Asylum, but with Arkham City they now belong to the Olympus of the Action/Adventure genre. This game is the ultimate superhero experience.
  5. Gamer Limit
    Nov 29, 2011
    95
    All in all, outside of a few minor issues, I couldn't ask for a better Batman experience. If Arkham City was a graphic novel, it would be considered a classic.
  6. Play UK
    Nov 9, 2011
    94
    We're sure you've already seen plenty of quotes and sound bites that announce Arkham City as the best superhero game ever made but such statements sell the game short: Batman's latest digital outing is probably one of the best games this year, if not the entire generation.
  7. Gamekult
    Oct 19, 2011
    80
    Even if there is still some reason to quibble here and there, Arkham City is undoubtedly the result of which we dreamed, rich and surprising in many ways. A feat which makes it a must-see title of 2011.

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  1. Positive: 459 out of 491
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 491
  3. Negative: 4 out of 491
  1. scottysauce
    Oct 18, 2011
    10
    I picked up this game right at midnight and have been playing it for almost 4 hours now and I'm blown away. This is by far one of the bestI picked up this game right at midnight and have been playing it for almost 4 hours now and I'm blown away. This is by far one of the best looking and action packed games I have played in a very long time. This game has it all and it really lives up to all of the hype that has been surrounding it. The detail is all here in each and every aspect and there is so much content I'm going to be at this one for a very long time. Due your self a HUGE favor and pick up this blockbuster right away and you can thank me later.… Expand
  2. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    What can we say? Is without doubt, the best superhero videogame, at least until this year 2020, is almost perfect.
    The story, gameplay,    What can we say? Is without doubt, the best superhero videogame, at least until this year 2020, is almost perfect.
    The story, gameplay, graphics, everything is awesome and a lot better than Asylum.
    unfotunatelly I can´t rate with a 9.7, but that´s the rate I would give to this masterpiece.    … Expand
  4. victorsantos97
    Jan 3, 2012
    10
    In my opinion this is an awesome game, I never thought that a superhero game could be that cool, I loved it. I can wait until I finish thisIn my opinion this is an awesome game, I never thought that a superhero game could be that cool, I loved it. I can wait until I finish this game! If you haven't bought the game and is reading this, buy it, you won't regret it.… Expand
  5. LostNexusGamer
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    This game succeeds every minor detail from Arkham Asylum. The flaws in gameplay from Asylum are corrected in City, and the mechanics workThis game succeeds every minor detail from Arkham Asylum. The flaws in gameplay from Asylum are corrected in City, and the mechanics work perfectly. The puzzle elements combined in this game (the Riddler trophies) will keep you coming back for more and are a great addition. If you have a spare twenty dollars to spend, go buy the GOTY edition. Rocksteady just doesn't perfect every detail from Asylum, but they created one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  6. bismp
    Jul 13, 2013
    9
    A great game!one of the best i have ever played!great story,impressive gameplay and a surprising ending!when you play you actually feel likeA great game!one of the best i have ever played!great story,impressive gameplay and a surprising ending!when you play you actually feel like batman.The videogame dark knight … Expand
  7. determan9
    Jan 6, 2013
    9
    I wasn't all that crazy about Batman: Arkham Asylum, but Arkham City improved on everything that I had an issue with. The game looks and playsI wasn't all that crazy about Batman: Arkham Asylum, but Arkham City improved on everything that I had an issue with. The game looks and plays great, the voice acting is phenomenal, and the only thing I wanted to do after finishing the story was keep playing.… Expand
  8. DryGames
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    Batman arkham city es una OBRA MAESTRA es uno o el mejor videojuego de superhéroes hasta la fecha con una historia muy buena, unas mecanicasBatman arkham city es una OBRA MAESTRA es uno o el mejor videojuego de superhéroes hasta la fecha con una historia muy buena, unas mecanicas de juegos espectaculares combinando el combate cuerpo a cuerpo y el sigilo de una manera perfecta aparte de esto sus misiones secundarias son bastante buenas por lo que no te aburrirás luego de completar el juego, su banda sonora es muy buena es el juego con las mejores boss fights de toda la saga sin duda un juego que debes jugar y que te atrapara completamente en Arkham City

    Resumen: Un juego muy divertido de jugar debido a sus mecanicas de juego acompañado con una historia INCREIBLE y una banda sonora muy buena, un juego digno del caballero oscuro que ninguna persona se debe perder    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#6 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011