Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
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Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is a action, stealth and third person game
developed by Rocksteady Studios
and published by WB Games.
Released on March 26th 2010 is available only on Windows
in 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish - Spain.
It has received 73,651 reviews of which 70,940 were positive and 2,711 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS: Vista/XP
- Processor: 3Ghz Intel or AMD or any Dual Core
- Memory: 1GB Ram(XP)/2GB Ram
- Graphics: PCI Express SM3 NVidia 6600/ ATI 1300
- DirectX®: 9
- Hard Drive: 8GB free space
- Sound: Any onboard sound card
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Batman: Arkham Asylum is a game where you, as a rich guy in a bat costume, punch literally everyone clowns, thugs, and even a really big crocodile. The whole thing takes place in a psych ward that feels more like a villain's theme park than a treatment center. Gameplay is simple: sneak, punch, repeat. But it makes you feel like the Batman, just with slightly less depression (well, almost). Final verdict: the best punching mental illness away simulator!
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Picture this: I’m halfway through Batman: Arkham Asylum, crouched on a gargoyle like some kind of brooding goth ninja, watching these thugs freak out because one of their buddies just got yanked into the darkness. And suddenly, it hits me smack in the face, I’m not just pretending. I am Batman. Full stop. Most superhero games, let’s be real, they slap a cape on you, toss some gadgets your way, and call it a day. Arkham Asylum? Nah, it goes way deeper. This game hands you the keys to Batman’s entire psyche. The dread he inspires, the way he dominates a room, the brainpower behind the mask, Rocksteady somehow bottled all that and poured it right into your hands. I actually forgot I was holding a controller half the time. I mean, who does that? From minute one, you’re escorting Joker through Arkham’s nasty, echoing hallways. You can practically taste the tension. Every wall, every flickering light, feels heavy with history. The asylum isn’t just scenery, it’s alive, creeping and mutating as Joker’s madness spreads. Places that felt safe ten minutes ago? Suddenly, boom, deathtraps. The whole building almost seems like it’s trolling you. That’s the trick, right? Arkham isn’t your typical video game backdrop. It’s a psychological maze, constantly screwing with your head. And the combat is also great. The Freeflow system is just… chef’s kiss. It’s not fighting, it’s ballet, violent, bone-crunching ballet. You’re nailing counters, chaining moves together, and it just feels right . Newbies can pick it up and look cool, but there’s a ton of depth if you want to get sweaty with it. But it’s not just about throwing punches. Arkham Asylum actually respects Batman’s biggest weapon: his brain. Detective Mode, piecing together crime scenes, tracking weird clues, suddenly you’re not just reacting, you’re Sherlock Holmes with a cowl. That’s the Batman fantasy, right there. Most games don’t even try. Predator gameplay? Oh, don’t even get me started. This is pure, grade-A Batman. You’re not cowering in the dark, you’re the thing they’re afraid of. Dropping down from above, stringing up goons like Halloween decorations, vanishing before they can even scream. It’s not just stealth; it’s psychological warfare. You can practically smell their sweat through the screen. And, the voice cast? Absolute legends. Kevin Conroy nails that no-nonsense, “I’m not mad, just disappointed” Batman. Mark Hamill as Joker… honestly, the guy’s untouchable. He’s terrifying and hilarious in the same breath. And Arleen Sorkin’s Harley? Iconic. This is the dream team, no contest. Game of the Year Edition? Yeah, it piles on a bunch of extra challenge maps and even some weird 3D stuff (which, okay, hasn’t aged like fine wine, but was still kinda rad back then). If you like chasing high scores or just want more excuses to terrify digital henchmen, you’re set. Visually, Arkham Asylum’s still got it. The place looks diseased, rotten to the core, like a haunted house that’s been squatting on Gotham’s bad side for a century. Every chunk of the map oozes personality, from the twisted inmates to Poison Ivy’s plant-infested hellscape. It’s gross and beautiful at the same time. Oh, and the Scarecrow bits? Dude. Just… wow. They don’t just mess with Batman, they mess with you . Fourth-wall-breaking, reality-bending, “wait, did my game just glitch?” kinda stuff. It’s wild. What really blows my mind is how tight this game is. No filler, no endless collect-a-thons. Every fight, every puzzle, every bit of dialogue has a point. It’s not just a love letter to Batman; it’s a masterclass in game design. Feels cinematic, but you never lose control. Years later, Arkham Asylum still wipes the floor with half the stuff that’s tried to copy it. It wasn’t chasing trends. It just wanted to nail the Batman vibe, and, let’s be honest, it absolutely did. If you’ve prowled those halls, you get it. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? Arkham’s doors are open, and trust me, Joker’s got plans for you.
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game told me to be the greatest detective and i cant even fucking find a vent
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I wholeheartedly recommend this game. Batman: Arkham Asylum is my personal comfort game. I have completed it many times across Xbox 360, PS3, PS4/PS5, and now here on Steam.
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Did you know Batman AA is already remastered? By fans. Rating: 8.5/10 It's a solid game, especially if you are a fan of hand to hand combat similar to Sleeping Dogs, Mad Max, Middle Earth, etc. Graphics are good for the year of release. And Joker didn't disappoint at all. The whole game takes place in Arkham Asylum island... like a mini-open world game where the mad man tries to stop you from stopping him by using his very creative ideas lol. But before you play it, make sure to remaster the game using the following 2 guides: [*][url=steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1159691355] Texture Pack [*][url=steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1976626676] Cutscene Remaster All you have to do is install Asylum Reborn and AsylumHD Texture Packs using a very simple and easy tool TFC Installer . Then unload Advance Launcher exe and Remastered Cutscenes into the game directory. Make sure to disable PhysX for higher FPS. Then you can enjoy the game.
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition received 70,940 positive votes out of a total of 73,651 achieving an impressive rating of 9.47.
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Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition was developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is not playable on MacOS.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is not playable on Linux.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is a single-player game.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition does not currently offer any DLC.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition does not support Steam Remote Play.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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844
Developer
Rocksteady Studios
Publisher
WB Games
Release
26 Mar 2010
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