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- Face off against Gotham's greatest villains including The Joker, Harley Quinn, Victor Zsasz and Killer Croc
- Become the Invisible Predator with Batman's fear takedowns and unique vantage point system to move without being seen and hunt enemies
- Experience a whole new game to play with Game of the Year Edition
- Utilize the unique FreeFlow combat system to chain together unlimited combos seamlessly and battle with huge groups of The Joker's henchmen in brutal melee brawls
- Investigate as Batman, the world's greatest detective, by solving intricate puzzles with the help of cutting edge forensic tools including x-ray scanning, fingerprint scans, 'Amido Black' spray and a pheromone tracker
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ASIN | B003C1I0CO |
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Release date | May 11, 2010 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,771 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #133 in Xbox 360 Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.6 x 5.4 x 7.6 inches; 3.2 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | 788687200929 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Manufacturer | Warner Brothers |
Date First Available | March 19, 2010 |
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Batman: Arkham Asylum returns with a Game of the Year Edition. Batman: Arkham Asylum launched to critical acclaim in summer 2009 and has often been referred to as the 'best license game ever' and a 'must buy' on gaming websites and magazines. It's been praised for delivering a compelling mix of action, stealth and puzzle-solving game-play tied with a dark original storyline penned by five-time Emmy award winner Paul Dini and supported by a famous cast of voice actors, including Mark Hamill as The Joker and Kevin Conroy as Batman.
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Recognized as one of the best games of 2009, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a single player, third-person action/adventure in which the Dark Knight takes on his greatest challenge yet when he is trapped by arch rival, the Joker, within the walls of Arkham Asylum, Gotham City's facility for the criminally insane. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }
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Batman: Arkham Asylum features an original story penned exclusively for the game by famous Batman author and five-time Emmy award winner, Paul Dini, whose credits include "Lost" season one and "Batman: The Animated Series." As the game begins Batman is personally delivering his nemesis, The Joker, to the asylum at Arkham Island, but he is uneasy. Although the Arkham asylum is well fortified, he has a nagging feeling that all is not well, which proves to be the case when seconds after turning The Joker over to the guards, the master criminal breaks free of his captors. Even more surprising than this quick turn of events is the revelation that it was never The Joker's intent to escape the vault-like facility, but instead to trap Batman there. Surrounded by an asylum full of dangerous criminals, many of which he put there and all at the beck and call of the Joker, can Batman survive and discover what is behind the Joker's intricate plot?
Gameplay
In Batman: Arkham Asylum players strap on the gadget-heavy utility belt of the Caped Crusader. Gameplay here is a combination of both the knuckle crunching rush of hand to hand combat as you take on the hordes of thugs that infest Arkham Asylum, and stealth gameplay in which you must dispatch individuals from the shadows. Players can expect an engrossing single player campaign in which Batman continually moves forward to face the henchmen, bosses and traps that The Joker has set for him. With regards to opponents, in addition to The Joker who you will hear more than you see, the dark walls of Arkham also hold familiar villains from the the Batman criminal universe including Harley Quinn, Victor Zsasz and Killer Croc, that you will have to deal with, but don't expect a one-dimensional experience. As players progress from environment to environment within Arkham they will have to use varying combinations of muscle, detective skills, gadgetry and a certain degree of light RPG-like leveling of Batman's skills, arsenal and physical characteristics to survive and discover what The Joker's underlying scheme is.
In addition to the story-driven single player campaign Arkham Asylum also contains various additional play modes. These include an arcade styled combat mode where players accumulate points by engaging hordes of thugs in a hand to hand slugfest across a series of maps, in which Batman's physical strength and agility play a major role. The key here is to chain together as many attacks as possible due to the fact that with each successful combo players increase the point multiplier associated with their actions. The game also features a time-based stealth mode where players must hone their ability to strike silently from the shadows. This gameplay, referred to as 'Invisible Predator' utilizes the Dark Knight's skill with gadgets like the grapple tool, batarang and explosives. These allow for vertical/horizontal mobility, the ability to quickly strike from above and at a distance and to take out enemies and create distractions, even through walls. But remember that Batman works solo and is not superhuman. Your enemies will congregate around trouble areas and work as a team against you, so you must be silent, plan your attacks wisely, strike quickly and discover the value of encouraging fear within enemies.
Key Features
- Experience the game in a whole new way with Game of the Year Edition extras including: Access to the playable Joker character (in the PS3 version only) and 4 additional standard challenge maps.
- Utilize the unique FreeFlow combat system to chain together unlimited combos seamlessly and battle with huge groups of The Joker's henchmen in brutal melee brawls.
- Investigate as Batman, the world's greatest detective, by solving intricate puzzles with the help of cutting edge forensic tools including x-ray scanning, fingerprint scans, 'Amido Black' spray and a pheromone tracker.
- Face off against Gotham's greatest villains including The Joker, Harley Quinn, Victor Zsasz and Killer Croc.
- Become the Invisible Predator with Batman's fear takedowns and unique vantage point system to move without being seen and hunt enemies.
- Choose multiple takedown methods, including swooping from the sky and smashing through walls, and use the predator camera get a closer look at the action.
- Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island, presented for the first time ever in its gritty and realistic entirety.
- Experience what it's like to be Batman using batarangs, explosive gel aerosol, the Batclaw, sonar resonator and the line launcher.
- Unlock more secrets by completing hidden challenges in the world and develop and customize equipment by earning experience points.
- Enjoy complete superhero freedom in the environment with the use of Batman's grapple to get to any place you can see, jump from any height and glide in any direction.
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Customers like the controls, gameplay mechanics, and content of the video game. They say the game works out great, has a great storyline, and is engaging and entertaining. They also say the fun of the game is very enjoyable. However, some customers feel the difficulty level is a bit challenging and tedious.
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Customers find the game play very enjoyable, solid, and generally very good. They also say the game is the best comic book related game they've ever played, and that it's very immersive at first. Customers also say that the game was groundbreaking for its time.
"...has created, here, is one of the most engaging and entertaining gaming experiences ever released, much less for a genre (comic book adaptations)..." Read more
"...A complete story, collectibles, challenges, fighting, exploration, and thinking make this game worth every cent you would pay...." Read more
"...I downloaded the demo and the combat was pretty fluid, and even with the few combos or counters I could pull off it still felt fresh with every kick..." Read more
"...Over all I was very pleased with this game. I felt the game play was generally very good, and no areas outside of the Killer Crock Lair were..." Read more
Customers find the storyline great, with plenty of content in story mode to keep them amused. They also say the game is satisfying and engaging, with great puzzles and detective work. Customers also mention that the entire game is very challenging and keeps them in until the next door. They say it's thrilling and feeds their love for dark stories.
"...simply: what Rocksteady Studios has created, here, is one of the most engaging and entertaining gaming experiences ever released, much less for a..." Read more
"...make up a very integral part of the story, but it does help to flesh out Batman's backstory as you delve into why Bruce Wayne became Batman and what..." Read more
"...They took the time to make the combat feel satisfying and to craft a story that will envelop fans of Batman...." Read more
"...If you like a good game with decent but not overly hard challenges and the stealth way of taking out enemies, coupled with the seek and find aspect..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game. Some mention it's worth a buy, it'll be more than worth the asking price, and the replay value is high. Others say that it felt like the game was pretty short, had a perceived lack of replay value, and is not worth buying it again.
"...this title is packaged with every bit of content and, at its low price, is worth every cent...." Read more
"...challenges, fighting, exploration, and thinking make this game worth every cent you would pay. Definitely worth whatever you pay." Read more
"...My only problem with this game is a perceived lack of replay value...." Read more
"...The design, characters, riddles, challenges; everything is perfectly well done...." Read more
Customers find the graphics in the game awesome, well done, and beautiful. They also say the animation is excellent and creative. Customers also mention that the game gives you eye popping fanfare and is insanely cool.
"...From interior to exterior locales, the set design is spot on with everything it tries to emulate - a detached and overrun detention facility,..." Read more
"...99% of the animations are flawless and look as though the bad guys are getting hit...." Read more
"...-Score: 9/10=GraphicsThis game looks amazing and the character design is top notch, save for the Joker in my opinion...." Read more
"...Artwork is really well done, lots of dark overcast and grey areas outside, and plenty of creepy dilapidated buildings to explore, clean up, and..." Read more
Customers find the controls of the video game to be good, smooth, and intuitive. They also mention that the storyline is amazing, and the gameplay is fantastic with really smooth combat.
"...Likewise, character animations are fantastic - movement is smooth and precise, making the combat system amazingly enjoyable...." Read more
"...I love the way that this brawler is done. The animations are fluid and there are rarely times when the character models glitch and a henchman..." Read more
"...Controls are generally very straight forward. There are not as many combo's in this first of the series game as there are in Arkham City...." Read more
"...There is a perfect combination of action and stealth; in one room, Batman beats down a horde of vicious goons with relentless combo moves and..." Read more
Customers find the characters in the video game awesome, superb, and fantastic. They also appreciate the character design as top notch and the interesting take on classic comic characters. Customers also mention that the game has all the characters and their biographies, making it nostalgic and eye opening. They like that they can fight against classic characters such as The Joker and Harley Quinn.
"...Likewise, character animations are fantastic - movement is smooth and precise, making the combat system amazingly enjoyable...." Read more
"...=GraphicsThis game looks amazing and the character design is top notch, save for the Joker in my opinion...." Read more
"...The storytelling and every single detail are outstanding. The voices are incredibly good...." Read more
"...Overall: 4/5 stars, repetitive combat system, great voice acting, awesome graphics, but I didn't care too much for the bazillion Riddler challenges." Read more
Customers find the content of the video game software great. They mention that it works well, has great gadgets, and is very active in all stages.
"...in a while there comes a videogame that is so well produced and so well received that it is destined for eternal gaming greatness; something so..." Read more
"...the hidden objects, the depth of the characters... everything works so well in this game. You really feel like Batman...." Read more
"...Worked out great, it just adult enough he doesn't feel like he playing a kid game but just kid enough where the violence is tailored to a live..." Read more
"...It's bigger, better, and more badass...." Read more
Customers find the difficulty level of the physical video game software challenging, tedious, and hard to find and do. They also mention that the missions are much harder and take a long time to figure out. Overall, customers have problems getting out of the first level.
"...Yes, the missions were much harder and you really had to show a good amount of patience before taking someone out...." Read more
"...I've really enjoyed it, but there are a lot of things that took a long time to figure out, and some things that you have to get the first time..." Read more
"...One button to use equipment. it's is very simplistic, but it works.Haven't tried the 3D aspect of the game...." Read more
"...It can be a little challenging at times, epsecially during the stalking events, but the game is worth it...." Read more
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Quite simply: what Rocksteady Studios has created, here, is one of the most engaging and entertaining gaming experiences ever released, much less for a genre (comic book adaptations) which has suffered from one disappointing release after another. Best of all, the development team cast such a large net onto the gaming world - from the casuals just looking for a satisfying 'smash 'em up' game, to the fantatic who knows everything about Bruce Wayne - and has succeeded in captivating them all!
From the get-go, the storyline is enthralling to the point that it is hard to call it quits. Start to finish, the plot is evident and beautifully depicted through cut scenes and missions that genuinely make sense and aren't just fluff challenges to move you along. Completing one task leads to a whole new assortment of twists that has become commonplace in the Batman franchise, but is done in such a way that develops intrigue and excitement. Each and every objective has a purpose, surrounded by mischief that puts the gamer's bat skills to the test. Clearly, Arkham Asylum's writers have hit their mark with a script that awes for hours.
The environment of Arkham Asylum is fantastically arranged and stunningly adorned with cues which set the tone in such brilliant fashion. Everything looks as it should and nothing is out of place. From interior to exterior locales, the set design is spot on with everything it tries to emulate - a detached and overrun detention facility, littered with chaos caused by baddies that run amuck. To say that this is the best looking superhero videogame would be understatement. No superhero game, to date, has ever come close to looking this good, and it may be a very long time before another studio comes along to create a game that does.
Embeded in Rocksteady's rendition of Arkham Island is an assorted combination of the franchise's most reknowned and less-known enemies. Each sporting their unique traits, all characters have been modeled to mimic their comic book presentation. Complimenting some of the splendid virtual reencarnacions are voices by names all too familiar to DC Comics world: Kevin Conroy as Batman, Mark Hamill as the Joker, and Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn. Even if these names don't ring a bell, the instant dialoge strikes up, the gamer is treated with voice acting that is on par with any big budget, silver screen flick.
Likewise, character animations are fantastic - movement is smooth and precise, making the combat system amazingly enjoyable. The combo-based fighting system creates riveting action scenes that only get better as the player executes chained attacks. Added up, points can be used to acquire new abilities that increase Batman's effectiveness and sheer brutality. With a controller in hand, Arkham Asylum is the epitome of an open-world fighting game that excels in the most important aspect of gameplay.
To increase replayability, a scattering of collectibles and side-missions offer up the chance for gamers to take a break from the storyline action or to roam the map when the antagonist meets his demise. The amount of extras included in Arkham Asylum ehance Batman's adventures for those inclined to track down every item, or can be ignored with no reprecution to the game's core. But, with so much more fun to had, it is hard to imagine not trying to get the most out of this title.
Serving as the proverbial 'cherry on top', Arkham Asylum's score is a mystifying soundtrack fit for the oddities of the prison facility. Music tempo peaks in battle segments, while quieter and darker sounds play in the background during free roaming. The audio elements are so remarkably uncanny that it would be hard - through sound alone - to mistake this for anything but a Batman theme. Coinciding with the aforementioned voice overs, Rocksteady has brought every relevant element imaginable to this title and has done so beautifully.
For anyone looking for that 'must play' experience and, somehow, has steered away from Batman: Arkham Asylum, there is no better time to give it a go. With the Game of the Year Edition, this title is packaged with every bit of content and, at its low price, is worth every cent. To add more 'bang for the buck', 3D functionality has been added - if that is your kind of thing; but, it is in no way required for playability.
Rated 'T', parents who are looking to purchase this game for a child should consider the more adult oriented themes and accompanied violence. Otherwise, I highly recommend this product to any gamer, especially those who enjoy open world, third-person fighting games.
This game essentially can be broken into four parts: fighting, scarecrow sequences, riddler challenges, and exploration/plotline. The plotline really delivers on a few really awesome notes. One thing that everybody loves about a good comic book hero/superhero is the he always has a history. A superhero doesn't just pop into existence and start beating the crap out of people. They become this hero. Batman especially has this extremely rich backstory that has been built upon and delved into numerous times. Enough that it's almost common knowledge. This game truly is a love story for anyone that loves the Batman universe and mythology. The shoutouts to old villains and characters that have somewhat fallen by the wayside are amazing little tidbits that captivated me almost more than the main story or gameplay. Which leads me neatly into the next part.
The Riddler challenges are a glorious little gem that may be somewhat overlooked in most reviews. If you don't really like thinking too much and exploring the environments to find little nuances in the scenery than don't bother too much. However, if you want to take a break from the fighting and bataranging, just open up these riddles and get searching it's awesome to see these homages to old characters in the Batman mythology. Definitely a great addition. The Scarecrow sequences don't really make up a very integral part of the story, but it does help to flesh out Batman's backstory as you delve into why Bruce Wayne became Batman and what really haunts the Dark Knight.
Last of all is the fighting. I love the way that this brawler is done. The animations are fluid and there are rarely times when the character models glitch and a henchman receives a phantom blow. 99% of the animations are flawless and look as though the bad guys are getting hit. The overall mechanic to the fighting is simple to use, but really hard to master. The mixture of strike, counter, stun, and the occasional gadget make it a three ish button system. As you strike, you bring henchmen to the ground. The occasional baddy does come up and try to throw a punch, but a quick counter fixes that. Nothing feels better than stringing torgether a 30+ combo in a huge fistfight. With the addition of 3 new challenge maps and 3D the game really is awe inspiring. (The 3D of course is not even noticeable unless you have an HD TV, btw)
Overall, Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of the best games I have ever laid my hands on. It deserves Game of the Year completely and delivers at every turn. A complete story, collectibles, challenges, fighting, exploration, and thinking make this game worth every cent you would pay. Definitely worth whatever you pay.
=Story
Throughout the game you are chasing a single antagonist with other villains popping up as a sort of distraction to pad game play. Note that I say pad, but overall seeing the villains adds to the atmosphere of being within Arkham Asylum itself.
The story works out well as another addition to the Batman archives, be it canon or not, and some of the dialogue within the game is well written and sometimes hilarious. Joker is a riot both when it comes to being the villain and being comedic relief.
-Score: 9/10
=Graphics
This game looks amazing and the character design is top notch, save for the Joker in my opinion. The atmosphere is well crafted and there's plenty of room on the island to be what you are: the caped crusader.
-Score: 9/10
=Gameplay
I simply cannot say much more about the game play than one word: incredible. Combos and fights make you feel good, counters make you feel tough and nimble, and use of Batmans varying gadgets will tingle your mind as you figure out some of the puzzles within the game.
-Score: 9.5/10
=Overall
As stated previously, Rocksteady did a fantastic job making Batman: Arkham Asylum. They took the time to make the combat feel satisfying and to craft a story that will envelop fans of Batman. All in all, they've marked a milestone for future super hero games to try and achieve.
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Dear owner,
Why did you sell to the Japanese Xbox 360 region when the game is unplayable?