Batman: Arkham City
In short: Batman: Arkham City is an action game released in 2011 by Rocksteady Studios, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 9.5/10 (highly recommended).
An acclaimed action-adventure game where Batman is imprisoned in a sprawling segment of Gotham City. Players utilize Batman's gadgets, detective skills, and free-flow combat to uncover a sinister plot. Praised for its engaging story and immersive open world.
Batman: Arkham City is a 2011 action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is the sequel to the 2009 video game Batman: Arkham Asylum and the second main installment in the Batman: Arkham series. The game was released for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows. Set a year after Arkham Asylum, the game's main story sees Batman incarcerated in Arkham City, a new sprawling super-prison enclosing the decaying urban slums of Gotham City. Batman must uncover the secret behind Protocol 10, a sinister plot orchestrated by the facility's director, Hugo Strange. The gameplay is presented from a third-person perspective with a primary focus on Batman's combat and stealth abilities, detective skills, and an arsenal of gadgets. Batman can freely move around the open world of Arkham City, interacting with characters and undertaking missions. The game features a
Game details
- Developer: Rocksteady Studios
- Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
- Release year: 2011
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
- Category: action
Our review
Batman: Arkham City is not just a great superhero game; it's a phenomenal video game, period. Rocksteady Studios took everything that made Arkham Asylum a groundbreaking title and expanded upon it in nearly every conceivable way. The open-world design of Arkham City feels incredibly alive and Gotham-esque, offering countless secrets to uncover and villains to encounter. The free-flow combat system remains incredibly satisfying, allowing players to chain together brutal combos and utilize Batman's diverse arsenal of gadgets seamlessly. Detective work is more integrated and feels genuinely rewarding, adding another layer to the already stellar gameplay. The story is a masterclass in comic book narrative, weaving together a complex web of familiar and new rogues with compelling character arcs, all voiced by an exceptional cast (Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as Joker are nothing short of iconic). Graphically, even after all these years, the game holds up remarkably well, especial…
Pros
- Masterful storytelling and character development
- Immersive open-world environment
- Satisfying and fluid free-flow combat
- Exceptional voice acting
- Numerous gadgets and detective mechanics
- High replay value with abundant side content
Cons
- Occasional enemy repetition
- A few minor platforming frustrations
FAQ
- What platforms is Batman: Arkham City available on?
- Batman: Arkham City is available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
- Who developed Batman: Arkham City?
- Batman: Arkham City was developed by Rocksteady Studios.
- When was Batman: Arkham City released?
- Batman: Arkham City was released in 2011.
- What is the genre of Batman: Arkham City?
- Batman: Arkham City is an action game.
- Who published Batman: Arkham City?
- Batman: Arkham City was published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
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Last updated: 01/04/2026