Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009)

Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publisher: Playcast-media, Eidos Interactive, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Ouya, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 2,570 player ratings
Main story: about 14 hours
Completionist: about 20 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A brooding, shadow-drenched asylum crawl that alternates tense stealth stalking with punchy combat encounters.

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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.

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