Batman: Arkham Asylum

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a critically acclaimed video game by independent developer Rockstready Studios. Based on the comics - and not the recent films - the game is best described as an 3rd person action-adventure game. Based in Arkham Asylum where the Joker has recently broken free, the player must utilize Batman's highly advanced gadgetry and stealth abilities to quell the prisoner uprising - which includes a wide variety of super-villains - and track down and stop the Joker. Planned for release in late August 2009 for the PS3 and Xbox 360, the game will also be released on the PC platform on September 15th.

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Batman: Arkham Asylum
MSRP$52.99
Release date August, 2009
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amazing graphics - detailed models and world, earthy/grungy
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available on all capable platforms (PS3, Xbox 360 and PC)
+5agreedisagree

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good balance between skill and teh prettiness
+4agreedisagree

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based directly on the comics - no crappy adaptations!
+4agreedisagree

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15-20 hours of gameplay
+4agreedisagree

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extremely well coded - runs like butter and looks great on older / slower gaming rigs
+3agreedisagree

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good variety of Batman characters make appearances
+3agreedisagree

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high-res 3D character models are awesome to look at
+2agreedisagree

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Story line is excellent, better than a movie
+2agreedisagree

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subtle references to the Batman comics
+1agreedisagree

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Joker challenge mode (playing as Joker) is exclusive to the PS3 at launch
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Windows version can be unstable (as of version 1.1)
+1agreedisagree

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some sequences can be hard to play with a keyboard/mouse
+1agreedisagree

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repetitive boss battles and stealth sequences
0agreedisagree

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some cheesy/corny moments
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stealth may not be your cup of tea - almost impossible to take armed enemies on face-to-face
-1agreedisagree

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only rated 16+ - lacks the true bad-ass rating and corresponding content Batman deserves
-1agreedisagree


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Batman: Arkham Asylum | PS3 - Standard Edition

• Batman: Arkham Asylum

• Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3)

UPC: 788687501064

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Batman: Arkham Asylum | PS3 - Collector's Edition

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Batman: Arkham Asylum | Xbox 360 - Collector's Edition

• Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition

• Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition (Xbox 360)

UPC: 788687200912

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Batman: Arkham Asylum | PC - Standard Edition

• Batman: Arkham Asylum

• Batman: Arkham Asylum (Xbox 360)

UPC: 788687200905

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MPN: 788687200660

Batman: Arkham Asylum | PC - Standard Edition

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Batman: Arkham Asylum | Xbox 360 - Standard Edition

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UPC: 788687200660

Competitors

Assassin's Creed 2

Assassin's Creed 2

MSRP  $56.99    Released  November, 2009
Pros
  • available on PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PSP
  • continues the mysterious and conspiracy-like storyline of the first game
  • no more boring laboratory
Cons
  • plugging into genetic memories is still stupid
  • Has issues when navigating circular towers; often jumping doesn't go where you want
  • Still has finding 100 hidden items as an achievement
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1.  avatar shadowtech said:

Recently had the chance to play through the demo. Twice. This game is fantastic-looking, and it plays exceedingly well at 1680 x 1050 on my (overclocked) GeForce 9600 GT. Most importantly, it was fun.

I'm really looking forward to Arkham Asylum. If you're a fan of this demo and can't wait I'd recommend checking out the Batman comic book with the same name, or "Year One" by Frank Miller.
Aug 19, 2009 5:22pm
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shadowtech

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December 18, 2009
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Pros

  • amazing graphics - detailed models and world, earthy/grungy
  • available on all capable platforms (PS3, Xbox 360 and PC)
  • good balance between skill and teh prettiness
  • based directly on the comics - no crappy adaptations!
  • 15-20 hours of gameplay
  • extremely well coded - runs like butter and looks great on older / slower gaming rigs
  • good variety of Batman characters make appearances
  • high-res 3D character models are awesome to look at
  • subtle references to the Batman comics

Cons

  • Joker challenge mode (playing as Joker) is exclusive to the PS3 at launch
  • Windows version can be unstable (as of version 1.1)
  • some sequences can be hard to play with a keyboard/mouse
  • repetitive boss battles and stealth sequences
  • some cheesy/corny moments
  • only rated 16+ - lacks the true bad-ass rating and corresponding content Batman deserves

Comments

"Recently had the chance to play through the demo. Twice. This game is fantastic-looking, and it plays exceedingly well at 1680 x 1050 on my (overclocked) GeForce 9600 GT. Most importantly, it was fun.

I'm really looking forward to Arkham Asylum. If you're a fan of this demo and can't wait I'd recommend checking out the Batman comic book with the same name, or "Year One" by Frank Miller."
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Yale

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August 18, 2009
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6 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • amazing graphics - detailed models and world, earthy/grungy
  • available on all capable platforms (PS3, Xbox 360 and PC)
  • good balance between skill and teh prettiness
  • based directly on the comics - no crappy adaptations!
  • 15-20 hours of gameplay
  • extremely well coded - runs like butter and looks great on older / slower gaming rigs

Cons

  • Joker challenge mode (playing as Joker) is exclusive to the PS3 at launch
  • stealth may not be your cup of tea - almost impossible to take armed enemies on face-to-face
  • only rated 16+ - lacks the true bad-ass rating and corresponding content Batman deserves

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grego

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January 9, 2010
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Pros

  • amazing graphics - detailed models and world, earthy/grungy
  • available on all capable platforms (PS3, Xbox 360 and PC)
  • good balance between skill and teh prettiness
  • 15-20 hours of gameplay
  • good variety of Batman characters make appearances
  • high-res 3D character models are awesome to look at
  • Story line is excellent, better than a movie

Cons

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jayus

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November 13, 2009
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5 pros
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Pros

  • amazing graphics - detailed models and world, earthy/grungy
  • available on all capable platforms (PS3, Xbox 360 and PC)
  • good balance between skill and teh prettiness
  • based directly on the comics - no crappy adaptations!
  • 15-20 hours of gameplay

Cons

  • Joker challenge mode (playing as Joker) is exclusive to the PS3 at launch

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Mobius49

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September 18, 2009
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4 pros
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Pros

  • amazing graphics - detailed models and world, earthy/grungy
  • available on all capable platforms (PS3, Xbox 360 and PC)
  • based directly on the comics - no crappy adaptations!
  • extremely well coded - runs like butter and looks great on older / slower gaming rigs

Cons

  • Joker challenge mode (playing as Joker) is exclusive to the PS3 at launch

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cdpage

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December 29, 2009
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Pros

  • amazing graphics - detailed models and world, earthy/grungy
  • good variety of Batman characters make appearances
  • Story line is excellent, better than a movie

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VesNL

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August 24, 2009
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