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Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is a action, open world and stealth game
developed by Rocksteady Studios
and published by WB Games.
Released on September 07th 2012 is available only on Windows.
It has received 68,636 reviews of which 65,947 were positive and 2,689 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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- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 4800+
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 17 GB free hard drive space
- Video Card: ATI 3850HD 512 MB or NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
- DirectX®: 9.0c
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Honestly, this is easily one of the best games I’ve ever played. I’ve beaten it multiple times at this point, and it just never gets old. The freeflow combat is ridiculously addicting, grappling through the city feels smooth as hell, and the dynamic between Batman and Joker in this story is unmatched. The map size is just right too—not stupidly massive for the sake of it, but packed with actual quality content. Also, the Mr. Freeze boss fight is still an absolute masterpiece. If you’re planning to 100% all the achievements... brace yourself for the Riddler trophies and those challenge maps lol. But damn, clearing that last achievement felt so satisfying. If you haven't played this yet, just buy it. Absolutely worth every single penny.
Batman: Arkham City – A Love Letter to the Dark Knight There’s a very specific kind of nostalgia that hits me when I think about Batman: Arkham City. It takes me right back to those humid afternoons after school, rushing over to my friend's house, dropping my bag, and fighting over the keyboard like it was the most important mission on Earth. We weren't just playing a game, we were living in Gotham. We were the Batman. And even now, years later, booting it up feels like coming home to a city that is, quite frankly, a beautiful, neon-soaked disaster. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3765929175 The Ultimate Power Fantasy Let’s get one thing straight, Arkham City didn't just set the bar for superhero games, it practically built the stadium. The "FreeFlow" combat system is still the gold standard. There is a primal, rhythmic satisfaction to it, a ballet of knuckle-sandwiches and cape-stuns. When you’re in the middle of a brawl, timing a counter-attack perfectly while a goon is swinging a lead pipe at your head, you feel like a ultimate powerhouse. And then there’s the traversal. Gliding off the top of the GCR Tower, hearing the wind rush past you, and diving into a perfect grapple boost? It’s addictive. It’s the kind of movement that makes you forget about the objective entirely because you're having too much fun just existing in the space. It’s a city designed for a predator, and you are the apex. A Gotham That Breathes (and Screams) The atmosphere in this game is thick enough to cut with a Batarang. Transforming a massive chunk of Gotham into an open-air prison for the city's worst villains was a stroke of genius. The contrast between the cold, industrial decay and the garish, chaotic "decorations" of the Joker’s goons gives the world so much personality. And the characters! Mark Hamill’s Joker isn't just a performance, it’s a terrifying, hilarious force of nature. Every time he crackles over the radio to mock you, you don't just want to finish the mission, you want to find him and make him stop talking. The story is high-stakes, deeply personal, and surprisingly tragic. It treats the source material with the kind of reverence that makes you feel like you’re playing through the greatest graphic novel ever written. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3765285255 The "Arkham Knight" Base There’s a special place in my heart for this game because it was a shared experience. Playing it on my friend’s PC back in the day, figuring out the Riddler trophies together, and laughing at the absurdity of some of the henchmen's conversations, that’s the stuff that makes gaming special. It’s a game that demands to be shared. Even if you're playing alone now, there’s an energy to Arkham City that feels like it was meant for a room full of people cheering every time you land a perfect silent takedown. This game absolutely became to core for the next installment which was "Batman Arkham Knight" an Absolute Masterpiece of a game that was. Pros: [*] Combat Perfection: The FreeFlow system remains unparalleled. It’s fluid, punchy, and makes you feel like a martial arts master. [*] Stellar Voice Acting: Kevin Conroy (rest in peace) and Mark Hamill delivered the definitive versions of these characters. It's a masterclass in performance. [*] The Atmosphere: Gotham City as an open prison is a playground of dark, moody, and highly detailed perfection. [*] The Gadgets: Having a full utility belt at your disposal makes you feel like a genius every time you solve a puzzle. Cons: [*] The Riddler's Obsession: Look, I love a good puzzle, but there are so many Riddler trophies that it eventually stops feeling like a challenge and starts feeling like a chore. [*] Boss Fight Limitations: While the story is great, some of the boss encounters (I'm looking at you, Mr. Freeze, despite being a great fight) can feel a bit restrictive compared to the freedom of the open world. [*] The Aging UI: The menu navigation and map interface definitely show their age, reminding you that this is a classic from a different era. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3766473485 Conclusion: Batman: Arkham City is the pinnacle of the Dark Knight's digital history. It’s not just a game, it’s a memory. It captured a moment in time where superhero media felt like it was finally growing up, embracing the grit and the grandeur of the comics. It’s a flawless blend of action, detective work, and pure, unadulterated Batman-ing. If you haven't played it, or if, like me, you just haven't visited the city in a while, put on the cowl. Gotham needs its hero, and honestly, you deserve the rush.
It is rare for a sequel to not only live up to the gargantuan expectations of a masterpiece like Arkham Asylum but to surpass it in almost every conceivable metric. Batman: Arkham City is more than just a game, it is a triumphant realization of the Batman fantasy, capturing the essence of the Dark Knight with a level of mechanical polish and atmosphere that remains the gold standard for action adventure titles. It is the rare game that manages to be both a massive technical achievement and a deeply personal love letter to the source material. It is an essential masterpiece that stands as one of the greatest superhero games and one of the greatest action games ever made. If you haven't played it, you aren't just missing out on a game, you're missing out on the definitive Batman experience which every Batman fans should have.
I tell my girl goodnight before 8pm and she thinks I’m up to something. Truth is, I’ve got other priorities. Gotham isn’t going to protect itself. I’m out here doing what needs to be done. I am vengeance! I am the night! I am Batman! 10/10 super hero game with 100% replayability. Easy Recommendation.
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Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
No, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition received 65,947 positive votes out of a total of 68,636 achieving an impressive rating of 9.45.
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Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition was developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games.
Yes, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is not playable on MacOS.
No, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is not playable on Linux.
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No, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition does not support VR.
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is a single-player game.
No, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Batman: Arkham City - 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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1,146
Developer
Rocksteady Studios
Publisher
WB Games
Release
07 Sep 2012
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