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Batman: Arkham City

Rocksteady Studios

2011•Hack and slash•PEGI 16•About 25 hours

Taste attributes: actionadventuresuperherodetectivehistoricalmafia/gangstermartial artsmonster/alien/supernaturalfasttried & testedunsavouryheavyimaginarylinearemotionally undemandingall consuming questdeep rivalryempowerment/personal growthfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardyself destruction/implosionsocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeExpect a heightened, very fast hack-and-slash game, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like pace over patience.

Pace: very fast · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

IGDB rating

89 / 100

2,724 ratings

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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.

Summary: IGDB

Story

At a press conference held by Bruce Wayne to declare his opposition to Arkham City, TYGER mercenaries arrest and imprison him in Arkham City. Hugo Strange discloses his knowledge of Wayne's dual identity as Batman before releasing him into the prison's criminal populace. While Strange prepares to commence "Protocol 10", Wayne obtains his equipment via airdrop from Alfred Pennyworth, allowing him to become Batman. He first saves Catwoman from being executed by Two-Face, who hopes to gain respect by murdering her. After Joker attempts to assassinate Catwoman, Batman tracks him to his hideout in...

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionAdventureSuperheroDetectiveHistoricalMafia/gangsterMartial artsMonster/alien/supernaturalAll consuming questDeep rivalryEmpowerment/personal growthFighting evilHuman spirit/resilience/survivalRescue/escape/jeopardySelf destruction/implosionSocial commentarySolving the riddle/not as it seemsUnderdog triumphs

Keywords

AssassinMartial artsDetectiveComicsMetroidvaniaHand-to-hand combatBrawlerInsanity

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Details

Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publishers: WB Games, DC Entertainment
Released: 18 October 2011
Series: Batman
Platforms: OnLive Game System, PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Time to beat: 12h rushed, 25h normally, 50h complete
Age rating: PEGI 16
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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