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Improved gameplay, new mechanics, and an even stronger story denote whether you care about Batman or not, it's still a game worthy of your time. With some easter eggs possibly hinting at plots for a third game, let's hope Rocksteady isn't quite done with the Dark Knight.
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games(TM)
Arkham City handles its side-stories gloriously. [Christmas 2011, p.102]
All in all, outside of a few minor issues, I couldn't ask for a better Batman experience. If Arkham City was a graphic novel, it would be considered a classic.
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fuentesivaro
Honestly, it's a freaking masterpiece. It's pure Batman at its finest, and the open world of Arkham City is phenomenal. In my opinion, the story is the best in the Arkham trilogy, and every location has its own unique identity. It's a comic book brought to life as a video game.
9
XaMillian
The best in the series, and to be honest its not even close, its a damn near perfect batman experience.
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Koriii
Literally improved everything from the first bit into the greatest Batman video game ever and one of the best video games of all time

Batman: Arkham City

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Oct 18, 2011
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Nov 15, 2011
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X-ONE Magazine UK
A Batman game like never before. Fans will feel like they're dreaming, whereas everyone else has an incredibly large and in-depth world to enjoy and engage with. It doesn't get much better. [Issue#78, p.80]
Oct 14, 2011
100
BigPond GameArena
It's the best treatment of a comic book character outside of graphic novels ever. It's the best Action Adventure/Open World game ever. It's the best game I've played this year. And finally, it's the best superhero game you've ever played.
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May 24, 2026
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Koriii
Literally improved everything from the first bit into the greatest Batman video game ever and one of the best video games of all time
May 16, 2026
10
Batlulu
Jeux vidéo, incroyable son histoire, l’ambiance de la ville est juste magique, je recommande tellement ce jeu. L’émission secondaires sont super bien. On peut voir plein d’ennemis, l’histoire est captivante graphiquement. Le jeu est bien et est encore jouable. Aujourd’hui. Le gameplay est varié il introduit plein de thématiques que l’ancien jeu n’avait pas je recommande vivement
Nov 1, 2011
96
Console Monster
As someone who doesn't really enjoy Superhero games, Arkham City and I hit it off from the word go, as I was pulled into the story and role of a crime fighting genius.
Oct 19, 2011
95
Gameplanet
Arkham City does what everyone hoped it would yet feared it couldn't; expand and improve on Arkham Asylum. Indeed, Arkham City is a bigger and better game in all regards, delivering an immaculately presented, rich, compelling play experience and gripping story while simultaneously respecting its source material's legacy and pushing the Batman myth further forward.
Oct 23, 2011
91
The A.V. Club
Arkham City and The Dark Knight (film) have something much more important in common: They're so sublime, they render their predecessors nearly forgettable by comparison.
Oct 18, 2011
90
Gamereactor Denmark
Arkham City is a display of power. Its predecessor was one of the best licensed games ever, but it's as if Rocksteady has found another gear, just as we thought they were already running at top speed. It's an amazing game, and one of the greatest releases this year.
Oct 19, 2011
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Gamekult
Even if there is still some reason to quibble here and there, Arkham City is undoubtedly the result of which we dreamed, rich and surprising in many ways. A feat which makes it a must-see title of 2011.
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May 2, 2026
10
Dflinn27
One of the best games I've ever played. The combat feels very smooth, the open world and traversal feel amazing, and the story is an improvement from the first game.
Mar 24, 2026
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RodrigoPLimas
(Joguei a versão remaster) Uma evolução e tanto em Relação ao seu predecessor, aprimorando tanto o mundo aberto quanto a variedade de vilões, mantendo os bons momentos de luta, agora com a possibilidade jogar com a Catwoman, que tem uma gameplay que gostei mais que a do batman, queria mais momentos com ela. Ainda achei a movimentação um pouco difícil par aum jogo que tenho que me movimentar bastante, e as missões secundárias não são tão interessantes, acredito que cada vilão merecia uma linha de história própria melhor construída e interligada.
Jul 9, 2025
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lowtaperfadeyah
A very good storyline, Fun The First Time, Bosses Are Good, Beating Up Goons Gets Tiring At Times.
Aug 18, 2014
4
PatrykG
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Nov 23, 2011
4
Serious_Gamer
This game is a joke, I can complete it within 10 minutes and the story line isn't even that good. If you want to play a game for BEGINNGERS and KIDS play this game, but for SERIOUS GAMERS this isn't even worth the time. Don't waste the time on it unless you're either a kid or a beginner to gaming.
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SummaryDeveloped by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district ... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
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Oct 18, 2011
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