Batman: Arkham Asylum

DarkZero (10 out of 10)

Rocksteady have proven that they’re a company that really care. They actually ‘get’ Batman, they’ve looked at the character from every conceivable angle and strived to make this everything anybody could possibly want from a Batman game. It’s an adult presentation of an adult character, and not once does it fail to make the player feel anything other than the Dark Knight himself. At one point last year Ian Livingstone, head of Eidos, made the bold statement that Arkham Asylum was the closest thing to a perfect game they’ve ever made. After multiple play-throughs and constant replaying of challenge rooms (that encompass freeflow and silent predator challenges outside of the main game) I can honestly say that while it isn’t the perfect game, it’s the closest you’ll ever get to being Batman.

Giant Bomb ( )

But Batman: Arkham Asylum's minor issues only serve to remind you how strong the rest of the game is. Its different elements mesh together in a way that keeps it feeling fresh over the course of the game, and the story moves in such a way that even players who aren't big Batman fans will come away satisfied.

Gaming since 198x (5 out of 5)

Magistral et addictif, ce sont les deux mots qui viennent à l'esprit lors d'une partie de Batman: Arkham Asylum. Magistral parce qu'absolument tout, qu'il s'agisse de la réalisation à l'écriture en passant par la maniabilité a été fignolé avec la précision d'un horloger suisse. Addictif parce que même après l'avoir terminé, on n'a qu'une seule envie: y retourner et mettre à mal le mode Défi. Un hit incontournable et l'un des tous meilleurs jeux de l'année.

newbreview.com (5 out of 5)

The only real downside to Arkham Asylum is that some of the boss fights are a bit repetitive with the final boss in particular being the most guilty of this. Some might say that the lack of multiplayer is downside, however I am of the opinion that having a superb single player is far better without having some generic multiplayer mode tacked on. Arkham Asylum certainly delivers a fantastic looking, smooth handling, well written single player experience.

Edutaining Kids (A+)

For fans of the Batman franchise, there is plenty of attention to story and character, though those unfamiliar with Batman will be equally entertained. With such fast-paced stealth play and action-packed adventure, Batman: Arkham Asylum is sure to become your favorite addiction.

GameSpy ( )

In fact, Rocksteady just needs to rename itself Batman Studios and hire Paul Dini to write annual sequels. The lackluster combat isn't enough for me to slag an otherwise stellar game; the fact that I'm still glued to my TV, trying my hardest to achieve 100 percent completion (something I reserve for only my very favorite stuff), should tell you that I got over that little pockmark pretty fast. If you're a Batman fan, this is the best treatment the World's Greatest Detective has ever received in videogame form -- and if you're not a Batman fan, Arkham Asylum will change that. This is how to make a licensed game.

Xboxygen ( )

Batman Arkham Asylum n’est pas un simple jeu tiré d’une licence. Il colle, à la fois, une déculottée aux jeux à licence en plaçant la qualité à un niveau plus que supérieur mais en plus, il dépouille sans problème beaucoup de titres d’action, d’aventure ou d’infiltration. C’est l’exemple parfait du jeu fait par des passionnés de leur sujet et de jeu vidéo. Le jeu propose un gameplay tellement simple et intelligent, ainsi qu’une immersion tellement enivrante, que vous ne dirigez pas Batman, vous devenez réellement Batman ! Et même si vous êtes profane de l’univers, tenter l’aventure est extrêmement conseillé. Vous n’accrocherez peut-être pas autant qu’un Bat-Fan, mais vous kifferez, sur un fichtrement très bon jeu, tous les points qui proposent en plus d’un challenge correct une diversité plus qu’honorable pour un jeu de ce genre. Le genre de jeu que l’on aimerait voir plus souvent envahir les rayons des boutiques.

GamesVault (10 out of 10)

Polecam Batman: Arkham Asylum każdemu, nie tylko fanom Batmana. Jest to naprawdę jeden z najlepszych tytułów jakie ukazały się przez ostanie miesiące i murowany pretendent do gry roku! Gra jest warta wydania na nią ciężko zarobionych pieniędzy. Na pewno nie pożałujecie!

Armchair Empire, The (10 out of 10)

Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as Joker are just about as good as you can get. Not to gush too much, but they’re both awesome. The fact the rest of production values and excellent story pad out the performances means you’re getting a re-skinned but never before released episode of Batman: The Animated Series. I can’t recommend Arkham Asylum enough.

DarkZero (10 out of 10)

Rocksteady have proven that they’re a company that really care. They actually ‘get’ Batman, they’ve looked at the character from every conceivable angle and strived to make this everything anybody could possibly want from a Batman game. It’s an adult presentation of an adult character, and not once does it fail to make the player feel anything other than the Dark Knight himself. At one point last year Ian Livingstone, head of Eidos, made the bold statement that Arkham Asylum was the closest thing to a perfect game they’ve ever made. After multiple play-throughs and constant replaying of challenge rooms (that encompass freeflow and silent predator challenges outside of the main game) I can honestly say that while it isn’t the perfect game, it’s the closest you’ll ever get to being Batman.

GameSpy ( )

If you're a Batman fan, this is the best treatment the World's Greatest Detective has ever received in videogame form -- and if you're not a Batman fan, Arkham Asylum will change that. This is how to make a licensed game.

GamingEvolution (10 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is of a rare breed that surfaces every few years. While you don't expect too much from the game, you come to find that it's far beyond anything you could have imagined. Rocksteady Studios should pat themselves on their backs a for a job well done. If we could get the same level of creativity out of other developers and Rocksteady, we certainly wouldn't be disappointed with anything we play.

AceGamez (10 out of 10)

With a campaign lasting around fifteen hours (longer if you really enjoy exploring), Batman: Arkham Asylum certainly doesn't disappoint in terms of longevity. This is further enhanced by the many combat and stealth challenges that can be unlocked to hone your skills. With the possibility of new maps being released as DLC in the future and the 240 mysteries hidden by the Riddler in the story mode, there is plenty to do and see and you'll be thankful the experience lasts so long without becoming tired. Arkham Asylum has an irresistible pull and you'll find yourself a die hard Bat-fan after becoming immersed in this gripping world. Not only a success as a licenced game, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a modern classic and an essential purchase for anyone looking for a solid, enthralling adventure.

Gaming Age (A)

If you've been on the fence about this one, I highly suggest you pick it up, there's nothing here that'll disappoint, and like I mentioned, the gameplay is so great that you don't need to be a Batman fan to appreciate how great the gameplay is. Absolutely worth buying, and worth keeping for that matter, as it has a fair amount of replay value packed in. Batman: Arkham Asylum is easily in my top three or so for the year, and a serious contender for Game of the Year.

MacLife ( )

Action packed, beautiful to behold, and a joy to play, Batman: Arkham Asylum is an easily accessible title that will gobble up hours of your time.

Appletell ( )

The entire game has a wonderful, consistant style that keeps you drawn in throughout. And if your computer is at the upper end of the system specs, it’ll be able to push all of this through with only minor slowdowns in some of the heavier combat sequences. The story,by veteran Batman writer Paul Dini, doesn’t offer much replay value, but there are bonus combat modes that prove quite fun, and you’ll need to return to beaten areas in order to obtain all of the power-ups with utilities you didn’t have the first time through. If backtracking and challenge modes aren’t your thing, you may feel a little cheated by the somewhat short story mode. But while you’re in it, Batman: Arkham Asylum is as good as a superhero game has ever been. I can’t imagine there’s a serious gamer out there who wouldn’t enjoy it…unless, of course, they’re zoning enforcement officers by day.

GameSpy ( )

In fact, Rocksteady just needs to rename itself Batman Studios and hire Paul Dini to write annual sequels. The lackluster combat isn't enough for me to slag an otherwise stellar game; the fact that I'm still glued to my TV, trying my hardest to achieve 100 percent completion (something I reserve for only my very favorite stuff), should tell you that I got over that little pockmark pretty fast. If you're a Batman fan, this is the best treatment the World's Greatest Detective has ever received in videogame form -- and if you're not a Batman fan, Arkham Asylum will change that. This is how to make a licensed game.

Gaming since 198x (5 out of 5)

Magistral et addictif, ce sont les deux mots qui viennent à l'esprit lors d'une partie de Batman: Arkham Asylum. Magistral parce qu'absolument tout, qu'il s'agisse de la réalisation à l'écriture en passant par la maniabilité a été fignolé avec la précision d'un horloger suisse. Addictif parce que même après l'avoir terminé, on n'a qu'une seule envie: y retourner et mettre à mal le mode Défi. Un hit incontournable et l'un des tous meilleurs jeux de l'année.

The Game Hoard (7 out of 7)

From the smallest of fights to the confrontations with supercriminals, from simply crossing the asylum grounds to dealing with deadly traps, Batman: Arkham Asylum provides a variety of satisfying and exciting ways to engage with it that make for a more robust adventure than simple superheroics. While a few boss battles aren’t as exciting, the build up the characters receive and more creative encounters more than make up for it while basic baddies are handled with a smooth battle system that doesn’t demand too much attention but rewards rhythm and reactiveness. The asylum is made compelling to explore with its references to other Batman works, the many forms Riddler’s challenges take, and your expanding ability to navigate the area, and when you need to hide from your enemies you are also given the tools to be a silent predator against opposition that actually tries to counter your efforts over time.

Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault) ( )

I’ll be frank: Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of the most enjoyable and most compelling games that I’ve played in a long time. It’s like a good book; once you pick it up, you won’t want to put it down until you’ve read it all the way through.

Gaming since 198x (5 out of 5)

Magistral et addictif, ce sont les deux mots qui viennent à l'esprit lors d'une partie de Batman: Arkham Asylum. Magistral parce qu'absolument tout, qu'il s'agisse de la réalisation à l'écriture en passant par la maniabilité a été fignolé avec la précision d'un horloger suisse. Addictif parce que même après l'avoir terminé, on n'a qu'une seule envie: y retourner et mettre à mal le mode Défi. Un hit incontournable et l'un des tous meilleurs jeux de l'année.

Gaming Nexus (A)

For Batman fans, this game is a long time coming. Taking the Unreal engine, Rocksteady has gone and made a truly fun superhero game and it looks incredible on the PC. If you have the NVIDIA hardware to play with, it looks even better and includes features that you can't find on the console versions.

Impulse Gamer (10 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is the ultimate Batman experience, hands down.

GameFocus (9.8 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum can be easily compared to classic games like Eternal Darkness and Bioshock, a game that no one expected to be good and turned out to be one the most impressive, immersive and breathtaking games ever released. The grim set-up mixed an incredible voice-over work and great storytelling makes of Batman: Arkham Asylum, not only the best Batman game ever published but also the best comic-book/superhero videogame so far and a very serious “Game of the Year” contender.

Game Over Online (98 out of 100)

This is very nearly the perfect game. I’m leaving myself some ceiling in the game review rating, but that’s just a formality. This game is as close to 100% as I’ve ever seen. If you’ve ever wanted to play Batman, were more than a little disappointed by the previous Batman Vengeance, and still own a pair of Batman Underoos™ even though they’re way too small and were probably the wrong thing to wear on your wedding night, you have to run out and buy a copy of this game. Run over your own mother if you have to. If you don’t have the money, sit on a street corner with a cup and beg to unleash your Caped Crusader within. Sell your blood. Who needs all of it anyway? Or a kidney! Likely an entire generation will go by and never find a better gaming dollar spent. Don’t miss it!

OMGN: Online Multiplayer Games Network (9.7 out of 10)

If you’re looking for a great licensed game with melees, stealth, intellectual puzzles and more, then Batman: Arkham Asylum is for you. The richness of the experience and depth of the game have a lot to offer just about anybody, fans of Batman or not. If you don’t already have this game and want to add a solid title to your collection, then you can’t go wrong with the Dark Knight’s latest game.

OMGN: Online Multiplayer Games Network (9.7 out of 10)

If you’re looking for a great licensed game with melees, stealth, intellectual puzzles and more, then Batman: Arkham Asylum is for you. The richness of the experience and depth of the game have a lot to offer just about anybody, fans of Batman or not. If you don’t already have this game and want to add a solid title to your collection, then you can’t go wrong with the Dark Knight’s latest game.

OMGN: Online Multiplayer Games Network (9.7 out of 10)

If you’re looking for a great licensed game with melees, stealth, intellectual puzzles and more, then Batman: Arkham Asylum is for you. The richness of the experience and depth of the game have a lot to offer just about anybody, fans of Batman or not. If you don’t already have this game and want to add a solid title to your collection, then you can’t go wrong with the Dark Knight’s latest game.

YouGamers (96 out of 100)

It may be too early to dish out "Game of the Year" awards, but Batman: Arkham Asylum is a good contender. At the very least, it is the best of the licensed titles this year - if not the whole decade. The trick? Arkham Asylum is a game that would be great even if you took away all the licensed bits and replaced everyone with a generic hero and some generic villains. Yet it also fully embraces the license and manages to be a Batman game that "gets it", going beyond than the standard "caped crusader beats up random thugs and catches the villain" kid friendly story and gameplay. It is a darker, more mature Batman.

Peliplaneetta.net (96 out of 100)

Tämä on takuulla yksi vuoden parhaista peleistä, ja jos DC:llä ymmärretään yhtään mistään mitään, kakkososa on jo työn alla. En malta odottaa: en ehkä halua mitään niin paljon kuin olla Batman - juuri tämä Batman - Gotham Cityssä pelkän Arkhamin sijasta.

GBase - The Gamer's Base (9.5 out of 10)

Ich bin restlos begeistert, falls das nicht schon klar sein sollte. Spass pur, alles in perfekter Atmosphäre! Ich bin gespannt wie ein Flitzebogen auf die Fortsetzung oder eben auf zusätzliche, herunterladbare Inhalte. Von Anfang bis Ende ein absolutes Erlebnis und ein definitives Must-Have für alle Fans von Superhelden oder gut gemachten Schleich-Klopp-Spielen. Man nehme einen Teil Deus Ex, einen Teil Bioshock, einen Teil Tomb Raider und basiere es lose auf dem Spielprinzip von Metroid Prime, um es dann im Batman-Universum anzusiedeln, fertig ist einer der Anwärter für das Spiel des Jahres, vielleicht sogar für das beste Spiel dieser Konsolengeneration. Bedenkt dabei, dass ich euch die besten Stellen im Spiel noch nicht einmal angedeutet habe - diese haben es nämlich in sich und werden jeden Batman-Fan in Entzücken versetzen!

GBase - The Gamer's Base (9.5 out of 10)

Ich muss zugeben, dass ich noch nie ein grosser Batman-Fan gewesen bin, doch seit dem letzten Film The Dark Knight hat sich mein Interesse an der Fledermaus deutlich gesteigert. Insbesondere der offensichtlich erwachsene Stil, der auch in Arkam Asylum fortgeführt wird, sorgt für Begeisterung! Entwickler Rocksteady Games hat es tatsächlich geschafft, den Kinofilm mit Heath Ledger noch zu toppen. Die Geschichte um Joker, der die Irrenanstalt für besonders gewalttätige Verbrecher für seine finsteren Machenschaften in seine Gewalt bringt, ist zwar nicht sehr originell, trotzdem aber ultraspannend in Szene gesetzt.

GameWatcher / Strategy Informer (9.5 out of 10)

Forget any reservations you might have about Arkham Asylum on the PC - it’s unreservedly brilliant. In retrospect, we may have got a bit carried away in awarding the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions a whopping 9.5 out of 10, but then repeated play has failed to dim the game’s appeal any. For that reason alone, the PC version is genuinely worthy of the very same score. We’ve said it once, we’ll say it again - truly this is the Batman game that everyone has been waiting for. It’s genius.

Game Informer Magazine (9.5 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is this year’s BioShock, not just from the connection established with the world, but from its ability to innovate where new ideas are needed, and moreover, deliver an adventure unlike any other.

games xtreme (9.5 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is awesome. If you want more...well...this is /the/ comic book game we've all been waiting for and the Batman game that the Dark Knight has well and truly deserved for such a long time.

SOS Gamers (95 out of 100)

Lo han dicho por ahí y no es por seguir la corriente, pero tienen razón: Batman Arkham Asylum es un excelente juego de superhéroes. Se ha creado alrededor de la figura de Batman y de sus enemigos una gran historia y un desarrollo jugable tan ameno como adictivo. El perfecto equilibrio entre combate, sigilo y exploración da como resultado un producto que gustará a todo tipo de jugadores.

AusGamers (9.5 out of 10)

I can't stress enough just how compelling the entire experience is and I've shied from revealing too much on the story front, or anything relating to Arkham Island exploration and beyond. Just know that from this point on, licensed games should be changed forever, and if Rocksteady remain at the helm of this new Batman videogame series, I'll continue to spend hours and hours becoming the Dark Knight.

Game Arena (9.5 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is the best translation of comic book to video game around. It combines the best features of any superhero series with fantastic graphics, solid gameplay and outstanding voice acting. The minor flaws - the easy gameplay, the initially confusing layout of Arkham and the occasional loading time hitch - are all negated a dozen times over by the game's character, atmosphere and attention to detail. This is the type of game which will make the Christian Bale Batman fans sit up and take notice of the massive universe the character belongs to - even the most hardcore Marvel fan would be remiss to skip this game.

Game Informer Magazine (9.5 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is this year’s BioShock, not just from the connection established with the world, but from its ability to innovate where new ideas are needed, and moreover, deliver an adventure unlike any other.

Extreme Gamer (9.5 out of 10)

With the beauty of this game, the amazing sound, script and voice-acting, this is definitely one game you would be –ahem- batty to not buy. This game is light-years ahead of any of its predecessors and breathes life and hope back into the franchise. This is the way Batman should have always been in games, and other game companies will be hard pressed to make the level of success of this game for future comic-to game releases. In my humble opinion this should be game of the year!

Wonderwallweb.com (9.5 out of 10)

Arkham Asylum is not only the best superhero game you will ever play but in my opinion it is also a huge contender for game of the year. The story will pull you in and the mixture of stealth, combat and intrigue will keep you there. What more can I say to sell this game to you? Buy it now because you will not regret it.

Games Abyss (9.5 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of the best examples in recent memory (competing with the likes of Red Faction: Guerrilla and Fallout 3) I've seen of a smart, entertaining, well-made action game. It looks incredible and plays even better, giving players a real feel for what it's like to be Batman. Whether it's grappling up an elevator shaft, zip-lining across a chasm or taking out the Joker's annoying joke teeth with a lazy flick of the Batarang, there are so many things to love. Even if you've never dreamed of stepping into those famous blue tights, Arkham Asylum is one of those games you just shouldn't miss out on.

Kombo.com (9.5 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is everything I've always wanted a Batman game to be. In a desert of terrible cash-in games based on big dumb summer movies, Arkham Asylum is a refreshing oasis.

GBase - The Gamer's Base (9.5 out of 10)

Wow! Kein anderes Wort überquert meine Lippen, als der Abspann über den Fernseher flimmert und ich den Entwicklern den verdienten Respekt zolle. Rocksteady hat ein qualitativ hochwertiges Spiel geschaffen, dass in jede Zockersammlung gehört. Dazu muss man nicht unbedingt Batman-Fan sein, obwohl es das Lösen der motivierenden Riddler-Rätsel deutlich vereinfacht. Batman: Arkham Asylum sieht nicht nur knackig gut aus, sondern kann ebenso durch Abwechslung im Gameplay sowie eine spannende, im Batman Universum glaubwürdig verankerte Geschichte gross auftrumpfen. Den Entwicklern ist eine geniale Mischung aus Schleichen und Gegner verkloppen gelungen, wobei Erstes meine persönliche Vorliebe ist. Nichts fühlt sich besser an, als mit Jokers Gaunern Katz und Maus zu spielen. Genial. Das fasst es wohl zusammen.

Lens of Truth (9.5 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is the pinnacle of the genre, having everything in place fans have wanted from every other attempt at a super hero game. Starting with the voice actors from the animated series and even hiring one of Batman’s writers to pen the story, Eidos set the table for success. As one can expect the story hit on all cylinders and thankfully so did the rest of the game.

411mania.com (9.4 out of 10)

When January rolls around and it is time to vote on the 411mania’s year end awards it is going to be very difficult for me not to vote for Batman: Arkham Asylum for Game of the Year. Yes, I know Uncharted 2 is around the corner and that it will be awesome, but Batman has all the tools to be the must have game of 2009. Everything clicks to make you FEEL like Batman and it delivers the new benchmark from which superhero games will be judged in the future.

Play.tm (94 out of 100)

It is to games what Batman Begins and The Dark Knight are to movies - Batman: Arkham Asylum is without doubt the most definitive videogame realisation of the character yet. It's also unreservedly brilliant to boot.

XboxAchievements (93 out of 100)

This is certainly not a game for just Batman fans, comic fans or action fans; this is a game that everyone should play and thoroughly enjoy. It looks beautiful, plays like a dream and has a superb mix of action, stealth and detective elements. The combat is intuitive, flexible and surprisingly deep too. Give this game a go and you will not be pleasantly surprise, you will be blown away. As someone that plays and sees a fair few average games, it made a nice change to have a title that I could not wait to have another go at.

IGN (9.3 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is the greatest comic book videogame of all time. This is an adult Dark Knight story that is well-told, packs some truly fun gameplay elements, has topnotch voice talent, and feels like it's part of Batman canon. If I have to nitpick, I wish the cutscenes looked better as they can distract from the tale and that the AI was a bit more responsive, but those are tiny flaws that shouldn't distract from the big picture. Rocksteady nailed what Batman is supposed to feel like. Fans, rejoice.

IGN (9.3 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is the greatest comic book videogame of all time. This is an adult Dark Knight story that is well-told, packs some truly fun gameplay elements, has topnotch voice talent, and feel like it's part of Batman canon. If I have to nitpick, I wish the cutscenes looked better as they can distract from the tale and that the AI was a bit more responsive, but those are tiny flaws that shouldn't distract from the big picture. Rocksteady nailed what Batman is supposed to feel like. Fans, rejoice.

IGN (9.3 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is the greatest comic book videogame of all time. This is an adult Dark Knight story that is well-told, packs some truly fun gameplay elements, has topnotch voice talent, and feel like it's part of Batman canon. If I have to nitpick, I wish the cutscenes looked better as they can distract from the tale and that the AI was a bit more responsive, but those are tiny flaws that shouldn't distract from the big picture. Rocksteady nailed what Batman is supposed to feel like. Fans, rejoice.

Worth Playing (9.3 out of 10)

There have been many different Batman games over the years, but none quite so polished as this one. Batman: Arkham Asylum combines the best elements of the classic Batman mythos with the modern-day interpretation of the hero. The end result is a game that outshines its flaws and is quite simply a blast to play.

Inside Mac Games (IMG) (9.25 out of 10)

Batman Arkham Asylum is a triumph. It succeeds in every aspect of the game and provides a very entertaining story with loads of extra content in the form of challenges and secrets. Combat and stealth are great, the island is fun to explore, the various villains will keep you on your toes and everything holds up visually and aurally. $40 is a very reasonable asking price for the amount of content you will get, and you don't even need to be a Batman fan to enjoy this excellent 3rd person action adventure. Don't miss it.

CPU Gamer (9.2 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a remarkable achievement. I need to stress just how thoughtful and smart its progression is. The way you make your way around Arkham is executed so well, and everything about the game is polished to an almost offensive sheen. Just as much as Arkham Asylum is an excellent game, it’s a game that wouldn’t be as great if the Batman fiction weren’t intertwined with the game’s framework in such a substantial and integrated way. It’s a must-play through and through.

Cheat Code Central (4.6 out of 5)

I can say with confidence and cannot stress enough, Batman: Arkham Asylum is, without a doubt, the best Batman game ever created. It does more than give you the Batman game you want, it gives you a video game that you could play repeatedly, even if it didn't have the caped and cowled Dark Knight in it. With a massive world to search, an easy to adjust combat system, stealth action, audio logs to find, and challenges galore, Batman has finally come into his own in this medium. There are so many extra things and enjoyable moments in Arkham Asylum for fans and newcomers alike, you'll be glad you are a fan of Batman and video games.

Cheat Code Central (4.6 out of 5)

I can say with confidence and cannot stress enough, Batman: Arkham Asylum is, without a doubt, the best Batman game ever created. It does more than give you the Batman game you want, it gives you a video game that you could play repeatedly, even if it didn't have the caped and cowled Dark Knight in it. With a massive world to search, an easy to adjust combat system, stealth action, audio logs to find, and challenges galore, Batman has finally come into his own in this medium. There are so many extra things and enjoyable moments in Arkham Asylum for fans and newcomers alike, you'll be glad you are a fan of Batman and video games.

Hooked Gamers (9.2 out of 10)

Overall, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a triumph for a developer who is only on their second full retail game and it is comfortably the best Batman game ever made. It isn't without its flaws but there is enough content and enough action to satisfy every gamer. Whether you are a Batman fan or not, this is just a hell of a game.

ComputerGames.ro (92 out of 100)

Fără să o mai lungim, dacă încă nu eşti convins că merită să-i acorzi lui Batman: Arkham Asylum o parte din timpul tău nepreţuit, ia demo-ul, joacă-l şi pe urmă dă o fugă-n magazin şi cumpără-l. Iar după ce-l termini, rezolvă toate enigmele şi găseşte tot ce-i de găsit.

2404.org PC Gaming (9.2 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a remarkable achievement. I need to stress just how thoughtful and smart its progression is. The way you make your way around Arkham is executed so well, and everything about the game is polished to an almost offensive sheen. Just as much as Arkham Asylum is an excellent game, it’s a game that wouldn’t be as great if the Batman fiction weren’t intertwined with the game’s framework in such a substantial and integrated way. It’s a must-play through and through.

Cheat Code Central (4.6 out of 5)

I can say with confidence and cannot stress enough, Batman: Arkham Asylum is, without a doubt, the best Batman game ever created. It does more than give you the Batman game you want, it gives you a video game that you could play repeatedly, even if it didn't have the caped and cowled Dark Knight in it. With a massive world to search, an easy to adjust combat system, stealth action, audio logs to find, and challenges galore, Batman has finally come into his own in this medium. There are so many extra things and enjoyable moments in Arkham Asylum for fans and newcomers alike, you'll be glad you are a fan of Batman and video games.

Digital Chumps (9.2 out of 10)

The Caped Crusader is as popular today as ever, after decades of comics, TV shows, toys, movies, and video games. The Batman video games have been everything from terrible to good over the years, but Rocksteady Studios and Eidos Interactives' newest, Batman: Arkham Asylum, is by far the best. Not only is Arkham Asylum the best Batman game, it's an incredible game all around that you absolutely should not miss.

1UP (A-)

But you know what? Batman: Arkham Asylum is a Batman: The Animated Series movie where you yourself are in control of Batman and his sheer awesomeness, and that ultimately makes it the best Batman game to date.

The Video Game Critic (A-)

The game has a knack for taking a perfectly good concept (like using vents to infiltrate locked rooms) and thoroughly beating it to death! If it were shorter and tighter, I think the game would feel more cohesive and satisfying. Even so, Batman Arkham Asylum is a work of art that will far exceed most gamers' expectations.

3D Juegos (9.1 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum es un triunfo con todas las letras: Acción, sigilo e investigación apuntalan un combinado realmente poderoso. El mejor trabajo con la licencia de Bob Kane que hemos visto hasta la fecha, y uno de los mejores videojuegos de superhéroes de la historia. Rocksteady se pone en el mapa con su El Caballero Oscuro de los videojuegos.

Original Gamer (9.1 out of 10)

Although there's no online mode, Batman: Arkham Asylum has plenty of game for you. Story mode takes 8-10 hours, but achievements along with the collectible secrets can keep most people playing for a little longer. What it comes down to though is satisfaction. From beginning to end, there's a great sense of have a well-rounded experience. Granted, there are several aspects that can be improved upon yet the good absolutely outweighs the bad making a difficult task of nitpicking.

Game Revolution (A-)

With fantastic voice acting, gorgeous graphics, and a well-written plot, what else could you want from a game? Great for hardcore Batmaniacs as well as gamers looking for a solid action/adventure game, I'm happy to declare Batman: Arkham Asylum as the best Batman game ever.

VicioJuegos.com / uVeJuegos.com (90 out of 100)

En conclusión, Rocksteady Studios ha matado dos pájaros de un tiro con Batman: Arkham Asylum: ha negado la regla de que a partir de licencias sólo pueden salir juegos mediocres creando un título a la altura del gran personaje de cómics. Aunque su duración juega un poco en su contra, no se puede negar el trabajo y el empeño que se han puesto en desarrollar el juego definitivo del murciélago de Gotham. Los fans disfrutarán descubriendo las biografías de personajes y recordando cuando leían al Caballero Oscuro, pero también lo harán los que no lo conocían tanto con su increíble y profunda combinación de mecánicas. Incluso hará que muchos se interesen por el personaje de Bob Kane. Después de pasar una noche de ajusticiamiento con Batman, no nos cabe la menor duda de que estamos ante un candidato a los mejores juegos del año.

Eurogamer.net (UK) (9 out of 10)

However, most of the gameplay concerns are minor when taken in the context of how much Arkham Asylum gets so gloriously right. Rarely does a game do a character justice in such a satisfying way. Arkham Asylum finds room for every major aspect of Batman's enduring appeal, and it does so in a game compelling enough to work even without its masked star. Fans of the caped crusader really shouldn't hesitate - this isn't just the best grown-up Batman game, it's the best superhero game, bar none.

PlayFrance (9 out of 10)

Batman : Arkham Asylum est une réussite sur bien des points. Un scénario bien écrit, un univers attirant, un gameplay diversifié et surtout une réalisation technique bluffante, on en redemande forcément. Le jeu est fun à prendre en main et on prend plaisir à alterner entre action et infiltration. Malheureusement toute les bonnes choses ont une fin et on attend déjà la suite avec impatience.

GameSpot (9 out of 10)

Regardless of whether you're getting sucked into the Story mode or competing for high scores in the Challenge mode, Batman: Arkham Asylum does an outstanding job of letting you be Batman. Everything about this game--the impressive visuals, stirring soundtrack, superb voice acting, fiendish puzzles, hard-hitting combat--feels like it has been lovingly crafted by a development team that's both knowledgeable and passionate about the source material. Miss out on this one and the joke's on you.

That Gaming Site (9 out of 10)

A fantastically fun game for fans of Batman and of the genre, a must play this year.

Jeuxvideo.com (18 out of 20)

En sublimant la forme grâce à PhysX tout en conservant le fond synonyme d'expérience inoubliable, Rocksteady a doublement réussi son pari : Magnifier son oeuvre tout en permettant à tout un chacun de savourer un titre exceptionnel malgré un terrain de jeu limité, des mécanismes tournant vite en rond ou le fait d'être passé complètement à côté des combats de boss. Pourtant, Batman Arkham Asylum n'en reste pas moins un monument qui ne demande qu'à ouvrir la voie à d'éventuelles suites. On en frémirait presque d'avance...

XboxFrance (9 out of 10)

Batman Arkham Asylum est tout simplement le meilleur jeu inspiré de l'univers du comics qui n'ait jamais été développé à ce jour. On y découvre notre héros d'un point de vue plus adulte, dans une aventure que l'on vivra avec plaisir. Tout cela grâce à une ambiance unique, un gameplay très efficace et une crédibilité qu'il est rare d'observer dans un jeu vidéo. Au final, on recommandera Batman Arkham Asylum à tout fan du héros de la BD et par extension à tout amateur de jeu d'action. Une chose est sûre, passer à côté serait réellement dommage…

360 LIVE (9 out of 10)

Weil eben auch die Kleinigkeiten stimmen, etwa die Kameraführung. Nur ganz selten schieben sich Teile der Kulisse zwischen Held und Kamera und das auch nur, wenn Finishing-Moves per Zeitlupe aufbereitet werden. Solche Nahaufnahmen der Figuren lösen Staunen aus. Mitreißende Mimik, plastische Haut, fasrige Haare - erstaunlich! Und diese Augen. Das sind keine toten Murmeln! Die hier drücken Hass, Begehren oder Schmerz aus, und sie funkeln gelegentlich vor Begeisterung. Ähnliches könnte beim Besitzer dieses Spiels zu beobachten sein, wenn er sich nach 20 Stunden dem Finale nähert. Muss gar kein Comic-Fan sein. »Arkham Asylum« bereitet jedem Vergnügen, der intelligente Action-Unterhaltung zu schätzen weiß.

UOL Jogos ( )

Diante do retrospecto decepcionante de jogos estrelados pelo Homem-Morcego, "Batman: Arkham Asylum" surpreende. É o jogo definitivo do Cavaleiro das Trevas, que não só apresenta mecânicas e ambientação sólidas, mas também honra a complexa e intricada mitologia do herói. Com produção de primeira, é facilmente um dos jogos mais interessantes e envolventes do ano, seja você fã do personagem ou não.

Blend Games ( )

While there were definitely missed opportunities with the boss battles and investigative aspects of Arkham, it's hard not to appreciate the polished, innovative package that Rocksteady has delivered gamers. There's still four months to go in 2009 and there's going to be plenty of big games during that time so this might seem like a hollow statement but I'll say it anyway: this is the front-runner for Game of the Year. Even if you hate Batman, you'll still find reasons to like Arkham.

GameSpot (9 out of 10)

Regardless of whether you're getting sucked into the Story mode or competing for high scores in the Challenge mode, Batman: Arkham Asylum does an outstanding job of letting you be Batman. Everything about this game--the impressive visuals, stirring soundtrack, superb voice acting, fiendish puzzles, hard-hitting combat--feels like it has been lovingly crafted by a development team that's both knowledgeable and passionate about the source material. Miss out on this one and the joke's on you.

Game Captain (90 out of 100)

Eieiei. Oder auch "uiuiuiui". Was auch immer, wie auch immer: Batman: Arkham Asylum macht Laune. Schlicht und ergreifend. Ob es nun die Kämpfe sind, die Grafik oder die Akustik – ich fühlte und fühle mich bei diesem Titel einfach gut unterhalten, war ein Teil des Ganzen und das ist doch das, worauf es ankommt. Sicher, es gibt auch Schwachstellen wie die angesprochenen Clippingfehler oder hier und da eben auch mal auftretende logische Schwächen oder Planlosigkeit bei den Missionen. Trübt das den Gesamteindruck? Nein. Wer auf Superhelden steht, muss zugreifen, es gibt nichts anderes für Fledermäuse als dieses Spiel. Und wer ein gutes Spiel sucht, bei dem die Atmosphäre stimmt, der ist hier ebenfalls gut aufgehoben – sollte aber den Controller der Maus/Tastatur-Variante vorziehen.

Macworld ( )

Games like Arkham Asylum are examples of why I love my job. It’s a pleasure to play through, to immerse yourself in the world of detectives, super villains, and gadgetry. It’s over too quickly but there are so many little details you’ll miss the first time that you want to pause and linger. Is that a Harvey Dent poster over there? Is that Calendar Man’s cell you see? What would happen if I took out the guards this way instead? Bottom line: A classic, and even in a year full of great titles for the Mac, a must play.

Lawrence (9 out of 10)

There are very few gripes to be had. Yes, the camera can be somewhat fidgety. And the boss fights, aside from the morbid meetings with the Scarecrow, are fairly basic. But neither of these minor quibbles are enough to scare anyone away from an overall excellent game.

Game Over Online (90 out of 100)

If you’ve been seeking a game that did justice to the character in nearly every way, this is the game for you. Even if you aren’t a fan of the character, this is still a really good third-person action/adventure in its own right, and even if you don’t get the little references thrown in, you’ll be able to recognize how good the core game is.

PSX Extreme (9 out of 10)

If you can't tell by now, then let me make it painfully obvious: Batman: Arkham Asylum is the pinnacle of superhero games. It is without question the best superhero game ever made, and we can clearly see that the numerous delays the game saw have paid off extremely well. This is not just a polished game, but also a very well thought out title with a great story, fantastic visuals, superb gameplay, and voice acting that makes almost everything else out there pale in comparison.

Gamernode (9 out of 10)

This game lets players know just what it is like to be Batman. No matter how much of the story mode or challenge missions you play, it will suck you in and keep you there. The game is an absolute love letter to the source material and has addictive combat, stealth, and puzzle solving to keep it entertaining and fun the whole way through. Combine that with top-notch voice acting, an amazing story, and plenty of tiny little nods to the Batman universe, and you have the Batman experience.

Boomtown (9 out of 10)

With a dark and sombre atmosphere, multi-layered, fluid and ferocious combat and deeply engaging stealth, Batman: Arkham Asylum is the game Batman fans have been waiting for, and more. It's simply a fantastically told, superbly acted and brilliantly realised action adventure. It makes me wonder if Rocksteady realises the scope of what its achieved here.

videogamer.com (9 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is everything you'd want from a Batman video game. It takes the licence and uses it in ways that make sense both for the character and for a game, giving players the chance to become one of the most popular super heroes of all time. There are a few niggling issues, but nothing that gets in the way of what is undoubtedly one of the best games of 2009. Whether you fancy skulking in the shadows, smashing slow motion fists in into a goon's skull, or simply using some cool gadgets, you can do no wrong with what is Eidos' best game in years.

The Next Level (USA) ( )

In the end, Batman: Arkham Asylum is fantastic and a must have for franchise fans owning a PS3 or Xbox 360. It's dark and moody, exemplifying all the characteristics that makes the Batman franchise what it is, while still remaining a fun, thrilling thing to play. You'd be a fool to pass it up.

GameDaily (9 out of 10)

And play you should. Batman Arkham Asylum hits stores on Tuesday, August 25, if there's any Dark Knight game worth going bats over, this is it.

GameTrailers (9 out of 10)

Though it'll take you in the neighborhood of 12 hours to play through, Arkham Asylum feels like it's over in a heartbeat. This is a testament to its magnificent pacing, and the care that went into making every moment feel important. Regardless of whether you know or care what a Killer Croc is, know that this is a game worth playing.

GameSpot (9 out of 10)

Regardless of whether you're getting sucked into the Story mode or competing for high scores in the Challenge mode, Batman: Arkham Asylum does an outstanding job of letting you be Batman. Everything about this game--the impressive visuals, stirring soundtrack, superb voice acting, fiendish puzzles, hard-hitting combat--feels like it has been lovingly crafted by a development team that's both knowledgeable and passionate about the source material. Miss out on this one and the joke's on you.

Game Positive ( )

The flaws in Batman: Arkham Asylum limit themselves to some repetition and a lack of multiplayer. Considering that the game is full of quality action and surrounded by a unique and interesting story, those missteps are easy to overlook. This atmospheric, action-packed romp through the nuthouse allows you to truly play like Batman. Very few video games provide that sense of immersion, so this one is definitely worth your time and money.

videogamer.com (9 out of 10)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is everything you'd want from a Batman video game. It takes the licence and uses it in ways that make sense both for the character and for a game, giving players the chance to become one of the most popular super heroes of all time. There are a few niggling issues, but nothing that gets in the way of what is undoubtedly one of the best games of 2009. Whether you fancy skulking in the shadows, smashing slow motion fists in into a goon's skull, or simply using some cool gadgets, you can do no wrong with what is Eidos' best game in years.

Thunderbolt Games (9 out of 10)

In the end, Batman: Arkham Asylum is the best superhero game to date. It captures everything that makes Batman who he is with some fluent yet brutal combat and clever stealth action. The detective side of things leaves a lot to be desired with its basic follow tasks, but the rest of the elements come together to create a cohesive romp through the madhouse. Just when you think things are beginning to drain they’ll throw something new at you to shake things up, so you’re always on your heels and experiencing new changes to the gameplay. Whether you’re a Batman fan or not this is a game you surprisingly need to play.

Jeuxvideo.com (18 out of 20)

Véritable hymne à la gloire du Dark Knight, Batman Arkham Asylum manipule son héros et le joueur par la même occasion. Multipliant les moments de jouissance, offrant une jouabilité faite dans un moule de simplicité, le titre de Rocksteady transpire la passion pour un des plus grands héros jamais créés. On pourra lui reprocher son terrain de jeu limité, des mécanismes tournant vite en rond ou le fait d'être passé complètement à côté des combats de boss mais ces défauts ne pèsent pas lourd face à un monceau de qualités. Esthétiquement superbe, gothique à souhait, Batman AA procure un concentré de plaisir brut une fois la bat-manette en main. Oeuvre fragile et définitive, le soft de Rocksteady ne peut nous faire espérer qu'une chose : une suite... Dans les bas-fonds de Gotham. Respect.

Retrogaming History (9 out of 10)

Pubblicato in sordina, Batman Arkham Asylum si è rivelato a sorpresa come uno dei tie-in più riusciti di sempre. Se non fosse per il livello di difficoltà o la generale linearità, sarebbe a mani basse un capolavoro assoluto. I Rocksteady Studios tuttavia avranno sicuramente la possibilità di rifarsi visto che si è sfruttata solo una piccola parte dello sterminato universo del cavaliere oscuro.

Game Captain (90 out of 100)

Eieiei. Oder auch "uiuiuiui". Was auch immer, wie auch immer: Batman: Arkham Asylum macht Laune. Schlicht und ergreifend. Ob es nun die Kämpfe sind, die Grafik oder die Akustik – ich fühlte und fühle mich bei diesem Titel einfach gut unterhalten, war ein Teil des Ganzen und das ist doch das, worauf es ankommt. Sicher, es gibt auch Schwachstellen wie die angesprochenen Clippingfehler oder hier und da eben auch mal auftretende logische Schwächen oder Planlosigkeit bei den Missionen. Trübt das den Gesamteindruck? Nein. Wer auf Superhelden steht, muss zugreifen, es gibt nichts anderes für Fledermäuse als dieses Spiel. Und wer ein gutes Spiel sucht, bei dem die Atmosphäre stimmt, der ist hier ebenfalls gut aufgehoben.

Fragland.net (90 out of 100)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is without a doubt one of the best superhero games ever, and an absolute must for those looking for an atmospheric action game with high production values. If only all license games were this good!

Gamestyle (9 out of 10)

Everything has been crafted with love, and some proper hard graft has gone in to it. Simply put, you have to play Batman: Arkham Asylum to be reminded why you love games in the first place.

Gameplay (Benelux) (90 out of 100)

We kunnen geen enkele reden bedenken om dit spel niet in huis te halen. Zonder twijfel dé sleeperhit van dit jaar!

PC Games (Germany) (90 out of 100)

Arkham Asylum hat mich gleich doppelt überrascht: Zum einen ist das Spiel selbst ein Knaller, zum anderen kann man die PC-Konvertierung fast schon als perfekt bezeichnen. Deshalb hier mein Dankesschreiben an die Entwickler: Für zwölf Stunden Spielspaß der Extraklasse, für eine Präsentation auf Hollywood-Niveau und für die Erkenntnis, dass Comic-Versoftungen genial sein können. Zweiflern sei an dieser Stelle gesagt, dass selbst die Batman-Hasser in meinem Freundeskreis dieses Spiel lieben – ein größeres Lob kann es gar nicht geben!

Jeuxvideo.com (18 out of 20)

Véritable hymne à la gloire du Dark Knight, Batman Arkham Asylum manipule son héros et le joueur par la même occasion. Multipliant les moments de jouissance, offrant une jouabilité faite dans un moule de simplicité, le titre de Rocksteady transpire la passion pour un des plus grands héros jamais créés. On pourra lui reprocher son terrain de jeu limité, des mécanismes tournant vite en rond ou le fait d'être passé complètement à côté des combats de boss mais ces défauts ne pèsent pas lourd face à un monceau de qualités. Esthétiquement superbe, gothique à souhait, Batman AA procure un concentré de plaisir brut une fois la bat-manette en main. Oeuvre fragile et définitive, le soft de Rocksteady ne peut nous faire espérer qu'une chose : une suite... Dans les bas-fonds de Gotham. Respect.

Game Positive ( )

The flaws in Batman: Arkham Asylum limit themselves to some repetition and a lack of multiplayer. Considering that the game is full of quality action and surrounded by a unique and interesting story, those missteps are easy to overlook. This atmospheric, action-packed romp through the nuthouse allows you to truly play like Batman. Very few video games provide that sense of immersion, so this one is definitely worth your time and money.

VicioJuegos.com / uVeJuegos.com (89 out of 100)

En resumidas cuentas, Batman: Arkham Asylum ha conseguido cumplir en buena medida las expectativas que había puestas en él. No puede decirse que sea perfecto, ya que ciertos elementos repetitivos en su diseño jugable, sobre todo en lo que combates se refiere, le restan algunos puntos. Sin embargo, su perfecta ambientación, la buena e inmersiva narrativa y la genuina sensación de meternos en la piel del Caballero Oscuro hace que sea, no sólo un imprescindible para los seguidores del personaje, sino también una compra más que recomendable para todo tipo de jugadores. Sin lugar a dudas, sin hubiera más juegos basados en licencias como este título, otro gallo nos cantaría en este nuestro mundillo.

Gameswelt (88 out of 100)

Wie nicht anders zu erwarten, zeigt sich Comic-Held Batman auch auf dem PC von seiner Schokoladenseite. Spielmechanik, Steuerung und Grafik – alles bewegt sich bis zum Abspann stets auf sehr hohem Niveau. Damit reiht sich Batman: Arkham Asylum in die (leider noch) übersichtliche Riege gelungener Lizenzversoftungen ein. Wir wünschen uns mehr davon! Für Erzfeind und Paradiesvogel Joker ist Rocksteadys Werk damit ein Grund, zum Lachen in den muffigen Keller zu gehen. Haha!

Gameswelt (88 out of 100)

Batman rockt. Die Musik im Spiel hätte durchaus etwas epischer sein können. Auch hätte es nicht geschadet, wenn die normalen Gegner etwas abwechslungsreicher aussehen würden und nicht wie aus der Retorte. Und wenn das Spiel schon ab 16 ist, warum sind dann nicht wenigstens auch ein paar Blutspritzer eingebaut? Die Action ist toll inszeniert, wirkt brachial und sieht einfach toll aus. Hinzu kommen noch die Schleichelemente, die sich nahtlos in das Spiel einfügen und eben nicht gezwungen wirken. Lobenswert ist auch, dass es so viel auf der Insel zu entdecken gibt. Und dann sind da ja noch etliche bekannte Gegenspieler, die man aus dem Batman-Universum kennt und liebt. Batman Arkham Asylum ist endlich mal ein Lizenzspiel, das zeigt, wie man seiner Lizenz gerecht werden sollte. Stealth und Action passen bei Batman wie die Faust aufs Auge.

Gameswelt (88 out of 100)

Batman rockt. Die Musik im Spiel hätte durchaus etwas epischer sein können. Auch hätte es nicht geschadet, wenn die normalen Gegner etwas abwechslungsreicher aussehen würden und nicht wie aus der Retorte. Und wenn das Spiel schon ab 16 ist, warum sind dann nicht wenigstens auch ein paar Blutspritzer eingebaut? Die Action ist toll inszeniert, wirkt brachial und sieht einfach toll aus. Hinzu kommen noch die Schleichelemente, die sich nahtlos in das Spiel einfügen und eben nicht gezwungen wirken. Lobenswert ist auch, dass es so viel auf der Insel zu entdecken gibt. Und dann sind da ja noch etliche bekannte Gegenspieler, die man aus dem Batman-Universum kennt und liebt. Batman Arkham Asylum ist endlich mal ein Lizenzspiel, das zeigt, wie man seiner Lizenz gerecht werden sollte. Stealth und Action passen bei Batman wie die Faust aufs Auge.

Ani-Gamers (3.5 out of 4)

All in all, Batman: Arkham Asylum is an immersive experience made by all the right people for a fanbase that’s uber-picky when it comes to their hero. Seeing as it is already worshipped by critics and inhabits a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, I would be an idiot to disagree. Story, rendering, control, and acting come together to make this a 3.5-star victory, with slightly lacking replay value being the only thing detracting from a perfect score.

GameStar (Germany) (87 out of 100)

Ich bin weiß Gott kein Batman-Fan, aber herrje, das ist mal ein tolles Spiel! Allein diese erhabene Art, wie sich Batman bewegt: Der rennt nur in Ausnahmefällen, ansonsten schreitet er, so sicher ist er sich seiner. Da macht es schon Spaß, einfach nur auf einem Dachfirst zu stehen, den Umhang wallen zu lassen und die nichtsahnenden Gangster zu beobachten. So, ich muss wieder los: Batman wartet auf eine zweite Tour durch Arkham.

Krawall Gaming Network (86 out of 100)

Kein anderes Superhelden-Spiel konnte mich bisher so fesseln wie „Batman: Arkham Asylum“. Die Story zieht einen dank cineastischer Inszenierung sofort in ihren Bann und lässt einen aufgrund zahlreicher Plottwists nicht mehr so schnell los. Der Gameplay-Mix aus Brawler und Stealth-Action macht ebenfalls Spaß. Über die etwas dürftige Gegner-KI kann man angesichts der Allmachtsgefühle, die der Titel erzeugt, hinwegsehen. Lediglich das etwas eintönige Missionsdesign und die Backtrackingpassagen stoßen sauer auf. Aber auch diesbezüglich kriegt „Arkham Asylum“ im letzten Drittel wieder die Kurve. Unterm Strich bietet das Abenteuer nicht nur „Batman“-Fans genug Stoff für zwölf bis fünfzehn unterhaltsame Stunden. Also, nichts wie ran an den Flattermann!

Krawall Gaming Network (86 out of 100)

Kein anderes Superhelden-Spiel konnte mich bisher so fesseln wie „Batman: Arkham Asylum“. Die Story zieht einen dank cineastischer Inszenierung sofort in ihren Bann und lässt einen aufgrund zahlreicher Plottwists nicht mehr so schnell los. Der Gameplay-Mix aus Brawler und Stealth-Action macht ebenfalls Spaß. Über die etwas dürftige Gegner-KI kann man angesichts der Allmachtsgefühle, die der Titel erzeugt, hinwegsehen. Lediglich das etwas eintönige Missionsdesign und die Backtrackingpassagen stoßen sauer auf. Aber auch diesbezüglich kriegt „Arkham Asylum“ im letzten Drittel wieder die Kurve. Unterm Strich bietet das Abenteuer nicht nur „Batman“-Fans genug Stoff für zwölf bis fünfzehn unterhaltsame Stunden. Also, nichts wie ran an den Flattermann.

Krawall Gaming Network (86 out of 100)

Kein anderes Superhelden-Spiel konnte mich bisher so fesseln wie „Batman: Arkham Asylum“. Die Story zieht einen dank cineastischer Inszenierung sofort in ihren Bann und lässt einen aufgrund zahlreicher Plottwists nicht mehr so schnell los. Der Gameplay-Mix aus Brawler und Stealth-Action macht ebenfalls Spaß. Über die etwas dürftige Gegner-KI kann man angesichts der Allmachtsgefühle, die der Titel erzeugt, hinwegsehen. Lediglich das etwas eintönige Missionsdesign und die Backtrackingpassagen stoßen sauer auf. Aber auch diesbezüglich kriegt „Arkham Asylum“ im letzten Drittel wieder die Kurve. Unterm Strich bietet das Abenteuer nicht nur „Batman“-Fans genug Stoff für zwölf bis fünfzehn unterhaltsame Stunden. Also, nichts wie ran an den Flattermann!

Games Finder (8.5 out of 10)

Another core part of the gameplay is your detective vision which helps to highlight important information and objects that can be interacted with.

JeuxActu (17 out of 20)

Un peu sorti de nulle part, Batman : Arkham Asylum clôture les Grandes Vacances (ou commence la rentrée, c'est selon) de la plus belle manière qui soit. Grâce à sa réalisation haut de gamme, son gameplay riche et intuitif et son ambiance unique, le titre d'Eidos et de Rocksteady captive notre attention dès la première minute, en nous emmenant dans une aventure pleine de surprises et d'amusement. Nul doute que Batman : Arkham Asylum fait désormais partie des jeux incontournables qu'il faut posséder dans sa ludothèque pour ne pas passer pour le benêt de service.

GamesCollection (8.5 out of 10)

Se amate Batman, alzate il voto di mezzo punto. Questo è il gioco che cercavate. Se lo odiate, comincerete ad amarlo giocandoci. BAA risulta essere un grande gioco sotto tutti i punti di vista. Un vero tributo ad un'icona che vive con noi da 70 anni. Bob Kane, ne sarebbe molto soddisfatto!

JeuxActu (17 out of 20)

Un peu sorti de nulle part, Batman : Arkham Asylum clôture les Grandes Vacances (ou commence la rentrée, c'est selon) de la plus belle manière qui soit. Grâce à sa réalisation haut de gamme, son gameplay riche et intuitif et son ambiance unique, le titre d'Eidos et de Rocksteady captive notre attention dès la première minute, en nous emmenant dans une aventure pleine de surprises et d'amusement. Nul doute que Batman : Arkham Asylum fait désormais partie des jeux incontournables qu'il faut posséder dans sa ludothèque pour ne pas passer pour le benêt de service.

Gamona (85 out of 100)

Batman: Arkham Asylum bietet eigentlich alles, was man von einem Videospiel des Dunklen Ritters erwarten darf: Finstere, detailgetreue und höchst atmosphärische Umgebung, filmreife Inszenierung, hervorragende Charaktere, tolle Sprecher, intuitives und spektakuläres Kampfsystem, etliche Rätsel, viele Zusatzinhalte - auch abseits der Hauptstory - die das Erkunden lohnend machen. Comicspielerfanherz, was willst du mehr? Nun ja, ein wenig mehr Spieltiefe würde z.B. nicht schaden. Die Kämpfe sind spektakulär, nutzen sich jedoch relativ schnell ab. Viele Gameplay-Elemente wiederholen sich zu häufig, so hätten auch die Bosskämpfe trotz beeindruckender Hintergrundkulisse etwas mehr Tiefgang vertragen können. Jede der guten Ideen hätte noch ein wenig mehr Pepp und Variation vertragen können, die einen zu routinierten Spielablauf verhindert hätten. Doch keine Angst: Das ist glücklicherweise Kritik auf sehr hohem Niveau!

Gamona (85 out of 100)

Batman: Arkham Asylum bietet eigentlich alles, was man von einem Videospiel des Dunklen Ritters erwarten darf: Finstere, detailgetreue und höchst atmosphärische Umgebung, filmreife Inszenierung, hervorragende Charaktere, tolle Sprecher, intuitives und spektakuläres Kampfsystem, etliche Rätsel, viele Zusatzinhalte - auch abseits der Hauptstory - die das Erkunden lohnend machen. Comicspielerfanherz, was willst du mehr? Nun ja, ein wenig mehr Spieltiefe würde z.B. nicht schaden. Die Kämpfe sind spektakulär, nutzen sich jedoch relativ schnell ab. Viele Gameplay-Elemente wiederholen sich zu häufig, so hätten auch die Bosskämpfe trotz beeindruckender Hintergrundkulisse etwas mehr Tiefgang vertragen können. Jede der guten Ideen hätte noch ein wenig mehr Pepp und Variation vertragen können, die einen zu routinierten Spielablauf verhindert hätten. Doch keine Angst: Das ist glücklicherweise Kritik auf sehr hohem Niveau!

JeuxActu (17 out of 20)

Un peu sorti de nulle part, Batman : Arkham Asylum clôture les Grandes Vacances (ou commence la rentrée, c'est selon) de la plus belle manière qui soit. Grâce à sa réalisation haut de gamme, son gameplay riche et intuitif et son ambiance unique, le titre d'Eidos et de Rocksteady captive notre attention dès la première minute, en nous emmenant dans une aventure pleine de surprises et d'amusement. Nul doute que Batman : Arkham Asylum fait désormais partie des jeux incontournables qu'il faut posséder dans sa ludothèque pour ne pas passer pour le benêt de service.

Game Critics (8.5 out of 10)

Simply put, this game effectively captures the gameplay experience of being its main character better than any other comic-based title I have ever played, but surprisingly the character development side feels like a bit of a missed opportunity.

Gamona (85 out of 100)

Batman: Arkham Asylum bietet eigentlich alles, was man von einem Videospiel des Dunklen Ritters erwarten darf: Finstere, detailgetreue und höchst atmosphärische Umgebung, filmreife Inszenierung, hervorragende Charaktere, tolle Sprecher, intuitives und spektakuläres Kampfsystem, etliche Rätsel, viele Zusatzinhalte - auch abseits der Hauptstory - die das Erkunden lohnend machen. Comicspielerfanherz, was willst du mehr? Nun ja, ein wenig mehr Spieltiefe würde z.B. nicht schaden. Die Kämpfe sind spektakulär, nutzen sich jedoch relativ schnell ab. Viele Gameplay-Elemente wiederholen sich zu häufig, so hätten auch die Bosskämpfe trotz beeindruckender Hintergrundkulisse etwas mehr Tiefgang vertragen können. Jede der guten Ideen hätte noch ein wenig mehr Pepp und Variation vertragen können, die einen zu routinierten Spielablauf verhindert hätten. Doch keine Angst: Das ist glücklicherweise Kritik auf sehr hohem Niveau!

Gamegravy (8.5 out of 10)

I’m extremely satisfied with how this game was put together, especially how real the characters seemed compared to the DC comics. Some of the riddles were a little frustrating and will take longer than players will want to spend on them. The challenge maps were fun to play through trying to make the online leaderboards. For the people that enjoy the challenge maps, they have lots of DLC (Downloadable Content) with new maps to keep the challenges coming. The replay value is definitely there with the challenge maps and over 200 riddles and collectibles to find in the story mode. This game succeeds where many super hero games fail.

Good Game (8.5 out of 10)

it has got plenty style and so much polish -like how you never really fall to your doom, and how bats opens vents more quietly if enemies are about...and how the auto aim always knows what you're trying to grapple or attack. It takes a while to kick into gear, and become challenging so we recommend playing on hard right of the bat. Hehe.. the batman fanboy in me wants to give this a 9.. but the gamer in me is going to give it 8.5 it’s really good, but it wasn’t brilliant.

4Players.de (84 out of 100)

Es ist der Triumph eines Superhelden! Denn was Batman auf Arkham Asylum leistet, ist nicht nur ein weiteres Action-Abenteuer, das auch unter einem unbekannten Namen funktionieren könnte. Die Art und Weise, wie sich der Schwarze Rächer bewegt, wie er tüftelt und wie er seinen Feinden das Fürchten lehrt - das IST Batman! Schade aber, dass das Spiel nie über das rudimentäre Abspulen der immer gleichen Prinzipien hinauskommt. Kleine Variationen gestalten den Ausflug in die Irrenanstalt zwar abwechslungsreicher, aber nicht lebendiger. So sind es alleine die ausgezeichnet getroffenen Comic-Kulissen sowie die hervorragenden Charaktere, die dem Spiel seine Klasse verleihen - nicht zu vergessen die angenehm kniffligen Rätsel des Riddlers. Unter dem Strich, wo sich spätestens nach dem letzten Kampf einfach zu viele Minus-Zeichen angesammelt haben, steht deshalb in der Tat ein inhaltlich beinahe perfektes Batman-Spiel.

4Players.de (84 out of 100)

Es ist der Triumph eines Superhelden! Denn was Batman auf Arkham Asylum leistet, ist nicht nur ein weiteres Action-Abenteuer, das auch unter einem unbekannten Namen funktionieren könnte. Die Art und Weise, wie sich der Schwarze Rächer bewegt, wie er tüftelt und wie er seinen Feinden das Fürchten lehrt - das IST Batman! Schade aber, dass das Spiel nie über das rudimentäre Abspulen der immer gleichen Prinzipien hinauskommt. Kleine Variationen gestalten den Ausflug in die Irrenanstalt zwar abwechslungsreicher, aber nicht lebendiger. So sind es alleine die ausgezeichnet getroffenen Comic-Kulissen sowie die hervorragenden Charaktere, die dem Spiel seine Klasse verleihen - nicht zu vergessen die angenehm kniffligen Rätsel des Riddlers. Unter dem Strich, wo sich spätestens nach dem letzten Kampf einfach zu viele Minus-Zeichen angesammelt haben, steht deshalb in der Tat ein inhaltlich beinahe perfektes Batman-Spiel.

4Players.de (84 out of 100)

Es ist der Triumph eines Superhelden! Denn was Batman auf Arkham Asylum leistet, ist nicht nur ein weiteres Action-Abenteuer, das auch unter einem unbekannten Namen funktionieren könnte. Die Art und Weise, wie sich der Schwarze Rächer bewegt, wie er tüftelt und wie er seinen Feinden das Fürchten lehrt - das IST Batman! Schade aber, dass das Spiel nie über das rudimentäre Abspulen der immer gleichen Prinzipien hinauskommt. Kleine Variationen gestalten den Ausflug in die Irrenanstalt zwar abwechslungsreicher, aber nicht lebendiger. Selbst mächtige Zwischengegner überraschen nur selten mit cleveren Manövern. So sind es alleine die ausgezeichnet getroffenen Comic-Kulissen sowie die hervorragenden Charaktere, die dem Spiel seine Klasse verleihen - nicht zu vergessen die angenehm kniffligen Rätsel des Riddlers. Unter dem Strich, wo sich spätestens nach dem letzten Kampf einfach zu viele Minus-Zeichen angesammelt haben, steht deshalb in der Tat ein inhaltlich beinahe perfektes Batman-Spiel.

Total PC Gaming (8.4 out of 10)

We’ve gushed about Arkham Asylum for far too long now, revealing ourselves to be major comic book geeks in the process. While it isn’t perfect, we’ll render our final judgement in the style of the patron saints of comic book fan boys everywhere. Best. Comic. Book. Game. Ever. ’Nuff said.

Game Shark (B+)

With a game as great as Batman: Arkham Asylum it’s hard not to nitpick at its issues, no matter how small they are. I didn’t like spending most of the game in detective vision. I despise the lack of creativity in the boss fights and enemy variety. In the face of the rest of the game, it’s hard to care too much. It’s expertly tuned to keep you engaged in the fascinatingly dark world, and gives a real, true sense of what it might be like to be Batman – a dream I’ve been dreamin’ since I was six years old.

Absolute Games (AG.ru) (83 out of 100)

Бэтмену жутко не везет с играми. Разные жанры, студии, платформы — и почти ни одной хорошей вещи за четверть века. Кто бы мог представить, что удача улыбнется команде, за плечами которой — шутер «про спецназ», и издателю, застрявшему в финансовой яме!

Games TM (8 out of 10)

Qualitative comparisons with games like Super Metroid and Half-Life seem as ill-founded now as they did when we first read them. Arkham Asylum certainly has the ambition, but it lacks the inspiration in everything but art direction to sit beside such timeless greats. However, with a CV that boasts little more than the underrated Urban Chaos: Riot Response, Rocksteady Studios has produced a game as ravishing as Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and as compelling as Dead Space, one that very nearly lives up to its own hype. And if it doesn't quite eclipse the effort of Naughty Dog and EA Redwood Shores, that's because it sacrifices their streamlined focus and drum-tight design to offer the player something more. Rocksteady piles its plate high, and while it's ultimately a case of reach exceeding grasp Arkham Asylum is still a wonderful ride.

Cheat Happens (8 out of 10)

Sure, it has its flaws, but compared to the Batman games of the past, Arkham Asylum is a how-to in the world of superhero video games. Make no mistake about it, this is the Batman game you’ve been waiting for – and one of this year’s standout titles.