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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
in 7 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian and Spanish - Spain.
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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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.
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.
Arkham City > Arkham Knight Even after all these years, Batman: Arkham City still feels like the moment superhero games figured out what they were supposed to be. It took the already solid foundation of Arkham Asylum and just expanded everything. Bigger world, better combat, more villains, and a story that actually feels like a full Batman graphic novel instead of just a game campaign. I love that Arkham City's world is very small and compact, but very (content) dense, that to me is the best open world/level design. I hate vast, almost empty, no-level design open worlds that take forever to traverse and quests/missions/the story makes you go from one side of the giant map to the other. Instead of one location, you’re gliding across a quarantined chunk of Gotham controlled by different villains. Joker, Penguin, Two-Face, and others all have their own territory, and it gives the city a chaotic “anything can happen” vibe. Side missions pop up constantly, letting you deal with smaller villains and making the world feel packed with Batman lore. The stealth sections are just as good. There are way more tools and takedowns, and enemies are smarter with things like jammers and mines. Dropping into a room full of armed thugs, silently picking them off from gargoyles one by one, never gets old. The story is another big highlight. Instead of every villain teaming up, they’re all working against each other while Batman tries to survive in the middle of it. Joker’s storyline especially stands out, and the ending is still one of the most memorable moments in any superhero game. And the bosses. After Arkham Asylum’s weak boss fights, Arkham City completely fixes that. The Mr. Freeze fight alone is legendary because you have to use different stealth tactics every time or he adapts. It’s one of the most creative boss fights in gaming. Even today, the game still holds up incredibly well. The combat is addictive, the soundtrack is epic, and the atmosphere of Arkham City makes Gotham feel alive in a way very few games manage. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3645042146 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3645713910 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3645618028
"We have positive ID on Batman. He is kicking all kinds of ass down there" What a game! This is what a sequel should be: bigger, better, and more responsive and accessible in almost every department, from graphics to combat, stealth, and exploration. It still holds up after all these years, and let me tell you, it's not just nostalgia. Games like these truly come once a generation. And on top of that, there are DLC stories with multiple characters, maps, and challenges. It's very hard to review this game in some text, as you need to experience this game. For me this is truly one of the few 10/10 games out there. And if you're Batman fans, this is a must-play.
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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.
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Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is a single-player game.
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890
Developer
Rocksteady Studios
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WB Games
Release
07 Sep 2012
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