9.7 out of 10 based on 435 reviews

Batman Arkham City

 

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  • User Score (258)
    8.7 8.7 from 258 reviewers
  • Expert Score (85)
    8.6 8.6 from 85 reviewers
  • Value for money (12)
    10 10 from 12 reviewers
  • Features (10)
    10 10 from 10 reviewers
  • Performance (11)
    9.3 9.3 from 11 reviewers
  • Gameplay (24)
    9.6 9.6 from 24 reviewers
  • Graphics (30)
    10 10 from 30 reviewers
  • Sound (21)
    9.7 9.7 from 21 reviewers
  • Storyline (4)
    8.8 8.8 from 4 reviewers
  • Control (7)
    9.6 9.6 from 7 reviewers
  • Lifespan (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Overall quality (10)
    10 10 from 10 reviewers
  • Construction (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Game depth (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Funfactor (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Lastability (2)
    8.8 8.8 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Gameplanet

    9.5/10
    19 October 2011

    A serious contender for game of the year, it’s a title that deserves the widest possible audience and immediate, plentiful DLC. Read more

  2. Mighty Ape

    Mighty Ape
    5 October 2010

    Sesame Street: Cookie’s Counting Carnivalis a fun and educational videogame for preschoolers based on “Sesame Street,” that introduces “gameplay helpers” to simplify gameplay controls and make them more accessible for preschoolers with small hands and developing skills. Read more

  3. GameSpot

    9.0/10
    30 November 2011

    As you win battles, you earn experience points and periodically level up, which lets you upgrade your suit, gadgets, and combat skills. These upgrades have a real impact on gameplay and create a rewarding sense of growth as you advance through the game. Purchasing the batclaw disarm move, for instance, lets you yank weapons from enemies' hands, while the critical strikes upgrade rewards precise timing in battle with more powerful attacks that let you build up to special... Read more

    • Atmospheric, fascinating world rich with details and secrets, Satisfying, varied, hard-hitting combat, Grappling and soaring around the city is thrilling, Great assort...
    • Boss fights are too easy.
  4. AusGamers

    9.7/10
    18 October 2011

    And then once you’ve had enough of all that, there are Challenge maps for combat and predator modes, Campaign Chapters for DLC characters, Concept Art, Character Trophies, Story Synopsis, Arkham City Stories, Profiles and oh-so-much more. I just hope there’s more coming in the way of campaign-specific DLC, because there’s still so much more Arkham City has to offer, even with all of the above, which should tell you why it’s an absolute no-brainer of a purchase and one of... Read more

    • Become The Batman, Brillant game-world and level-design, Looks stunning, Endless gliding opportunities create an entirely new way to traverse, Combat is expanded, and ...
    • Minor camera issues here and there, Some cameos are a bit fleeting and needed more fleshing out (wishful thinking on my part though)
  5. Channel News

    Channel News
    8.0/10
    21 November 2011

    Batman has some pretty big rubber boots to fill after the acclaimed Arkham Asylum ? does Akrham City deliver? Read more

    • Combat system has been upgraded with revamped weapon combat; vast open world; Catwoman is an added playable character with her own perspective on the story
    • Story isn?t as tight as the last game
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