Batman: Arkham City
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 in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as…
The best Batman game, packed with villains, gadgets and side stories.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Freeflow combat is a joy
- Packed with Batman villains
- Gliding over Arkham City feels great
Not so much
- Riddler trophies get overwhelming
- Busy story juggles too many villains
Play it if batman fans and anyone who loves rhythmic brawling and stealth.
Skip it if players who want a big, empty open world to roam.
No cheat codes
Batman: Arkham City doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Play it better
- Keep the combo going: strike, counter when blue warnings flash, and never button-mash.
- Combo takedowns become available at high multipliers and instantly drop an enemy.
- Upgrade the grapnel boost early to launch higher and travel faster.
- Dive and pull up while gliding to gain speed and stay airborne longer.
- In predator rooms, use gargoyles and floor grates to pick enemies off one at a time.
- Quickfire gadgets mid-combo, like the batclaw or explosive gel, break enemy shields and groups.
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Trivia
- Mark Hamill voices the Joker and Kevin Conroy voices Batman, reprising their animated-series roles.
- Paul Dini, a writer on Batman: The Animated Series, co-wrote the story.
- Nolan North voices the Penguin with a cockney accent.
- Arkham City is several times larger than the area in Arkham Asylum.
