Batman: Arkham Asylum

by Rocksteady Studios

2009

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Detective · Horror · Open World · Sci-Fi · Stealth

Excellent

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Detective · Horror · Open World · Sci-Fi · Stealth

Excellent

About

Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.

Publisher: Eidos Interactive, Playcast-media, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Engine: Unreal Engine 3
Modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Science fiction, Horror, Stealth, Open world
Perspective: Third person
Age Rating: T — Teen

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Available in Bundles

Batman: Arkham Asylum - Game of the Year Edition

Batman: Arkham Trilogy

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