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Games Master UK
Arkham Asylum is a game with the power to utterly captivate you and can stand proudly alongside modern classics such as "Resident Evil 4", "Gears of War," and "BioShock"...Simply put, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a masterpiece. [Sept 2009, p.66]
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. [Sept 2009, p.82]
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Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
A massively impressive licensed game. Without a license holding it all together Arkham Asylum would have been a stunning game with striking features. That it's all wrapped up in Batman's world makes the experience so much more appealing, and it works both as an extension of lore for Batman enthusiasts and an entry point for those less familiar with the DC universe. [Oct 2009, p.84]
7
Derfla117
Its very good but It ain't allat. I didn't really feel accomplished when I solved any of the puzzles in the game, because most of the time the puzzles are just finding out where to go to progress to the next area. And there are multiple things that I expected from a Batman game that we're missing, like you don't get to drive any of batmans vehicles or any vehicle for that matter throughout the whole game. That being said tho I highly enjoyed the combat and atmosphere of the game, definitely not a bad game whatsoever, It just could've done way more. Also that final boss is ****
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DaviDJA7289
It is simply the game that launched the Arkham trilogy—widely considered the best series of games based on a **** gameplay is functional, though stiff and sluggish. However, once you get used to the mechanics, you can truly enjoy the experience of being "The Dark Knight."
8
CYBRV3X
Very good game very good batman game but its my least favorite one out of the arkham series

Batman: Arkham Asylum

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Aug 25, 2009
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DarkZero
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.
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GameZone
There is not a single-element of the Batman that this game doesn't nail, from the gadgets to the atmosphere and the combat. The action is thrilling and varied, and even the fetch quests are compelling.
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Jul 18, 2026
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DaviDJA7289
It is simply the game that launched the Arkham trilogy—widely considered the best series of games based on a **** gameplay is functional, though stiff and sluggish. However, once you get used to the mechanics, you can truly enjoy the experience of being "The Dark Knight."
May 18, 2026
10
Leumas2y
Um jogo maravilhosamente perfeito, com coração, combate revolucionário com uma história divertida.
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Talk Xbox
Overall, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a fantastic, exceptional, and an extravagant video game, and revitalizes both the comic-book and Batman video game based genres.
91
TeamXbox
Between the Story Mode, Challenge Rooms and myriad hidden items (that are more compelling than in most games), there’s a lot of entertainment in Arkham Asylum.
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Game Over Online
While it’s slightly hurt by a few minor problems, Batman: Arkham Asylum rises above them to provide an unforgettable experience. Part of it is due to the well-crafted storyline, but it’s also due to the well-made gameplay that makes most things easy to do and certainly more than any Batman game released in the last 15 years.
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GameDaily
The result is so good that we're declaring it an easy 'Best of' contender for 2009.
80
GamePro
Batman: Arkham Asylum doesn't quite deliver on all of its big ideas, and thus dodges the highest of accolades, but its rousing peaks make its low points more than bearable. Its best moments of dazzling showmanship easily qualify as must-see entertainment, even if they're not sufficient to make the game as a whole a must-play.
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Apr 9, 2026
10
GucciMoe
This game is ahead of its time. I enjoyed playing it and doing the Riddler puzzles
Jul 22, 2026
7
Derfla117
Its very good but It ain't allat. I didn't really feel accomplished when I solved any of the puzzles in the game, because most of the time the puzzles are just finding out where to go to progress to the next area. And there are multiple things that I expected from a Batman game that we're missing, like you don't get to drive any of batmans vehicles or any vehicle for that matter throughout the whole game. That being said tho I highly enjoyed the combat and atmosphere of the game, definitely not a bad game whatsoever, It just could've done way more. Also that final boss is ****
Jun 14, 2026
7
LeoLeoXD
Bom jogo, pra época com certeza foi revolucionário e continua sendo bem divertido até hoje
Apr 14, 2017
4
Broyax
On sent bien que ce jeu a fait l'objet d'un soin très attentif, surtout techniquement : Rocksteady maîtrise parfaitement l'Unreal Engine, toujours beau et fluide sans compter les temps de chargement quasi-inexistants ; ensuite le système de combat au corps-à-corps bien que basé sur une mécanique de mini-QTE est distrayant mais répétitif à la longue. Une mention spéciale (tout de même !) pour la VF, parfaite. Sorti de là, il reste que la musique est passe-partout et n'a jamais le caractère épique des 2 premiers films de Tim Burton. Le jeu est très (trop) dirigiste : quand on a contourné un groupe et qu'on lit à la porte suivante "vous devez tout nettoyer avant de continuer", c'est un peu dur à avaler ! les passages "action" ou "furtif" sont de toute façon imposés, pas d'alternative, alors que la disposition de l'île laissait présager une certaine liberté. Les énigmes sont pour leur part assez ridicules et simplistes. Destinées à varier le gameplay, les phases "plate-forme" en vue de profil nous ramènent 25 ans en arrière et ne sont pas du meilleur goût. Quant à l'interface, elle est souvent inutilement compliquée comme le nombre d'étapes pour faire exploser un mur par exemple ; manque de suite dans les idées également (pourquoi devoir maintenir la gâchette quand on passe en "furtif" ?...). Bref, fidèle adaptation sur le papier d'une licence basse de plafond mais qui ne m'a pas impressionné plus que ça : je ne me suis pas emmerdé mais je ne me suis pas vraiment amusé non plus ! ça manque de passion et on n'a d'ailleurs aucune sympathie particulière pour ce héros bodybuildé qui se prend très au sérieux (contrairement aux films de Tim Burton qui a su voir plus loin).
Oct 18, 2024
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DanielGamer14
O batman andando todo durão muito estranhooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo kkkkkkkkkkk
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SummaryIn Batman: Arkham Asylum, the player assumes the role of Batman as he delivers The Joker to Arkham Asylum. There, the imprisoned super-villains have set a trap and an immersive combat gaming experience unfolds. With an original script penned by Emmy Award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini, the game brings the universe of DC Comics' detecti... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
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Aug 25, 2009
  • Rocksteady Studios
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