Batman: Arkham Knight
Release Date: June 23, 2015
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The fourth installment in the action game series, featuring the titular comic book superhero. The game was developed by Rocksteady, the studio which had previously worked on Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. The plot depicts the next chapter of Batman’s adventures. This time, the hero must face Scarecrow, who successfully terrorized Gotham City.
Last Update: August 6, 2015
Batman: Arkham Knight Game Guide & Walkthrough
This unofficial game guide for Batman: Arkham Knight contains a detailed walkthrough for all the missions in the game (story missions and side quest, e.g. rescuing hostages or eliminating villains).
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OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 95% of Critics. There are 118 Critic Reviews.
Game Rant: 4.5 / 5 by Anthony Taormina
Batman: Arkham Knight is a fitting end to Rocksteady Studios' trilogy with a mature story and gorgeous visuals, but one flaw holds it back from being perfect
DualShockers: 8 / 10 by Giuseppe Nelva
As Rocksteady's final love song to the Batman's franchise, Batman: Arkham Knight comes with some false notes, but it still plays like a great symphony most of the times.
Forbes: 7 / 10 by Erik Kain
For my part, I'm glad to have played it and had quite a fun time doing so, though I think I would be happier if I'd purchased at a discounted rate. I give the game a Hold on my Buy/Sell/Hold rating scale. Even though I do believe the strong story and slick graphics make up for many of the game's problems, the disappointing Batmobile is very nearly a deal-breaker. Certainly it means I will likely not be playing the game a second time.
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Story: Many users praised the game's narrative, describing it as compelling and well-paced, with strong character development and emotional depth.
- Visuals and Graphics: The graphics were frequently highlighted as stunning, with a detailed and immersive depiction of Gotham City that holds up well even years after release.
- Combat System: The freeflow combat mechanics were noted as fun and satisfying, with improvements over previous titles in the series.
- Open World Design: The open world of Gotham was appreciated for its liveliness and attention to detail, making exploration enjoyable.
- Voice Acting: Users commended the voice performances, particularly those of iconic characters, enhancing the overall experience.
- Batmobile Gameplay: While opinions vary, many found the Batmobile to be a fun and exciting addition to gameplay, especially for traversal and combat.
The main cons of the game
- Overuse of Batmobile: Some players felt the Batmobile was overutilized, particularly in combat scenarios, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Boss Fights: Several reviews expressed disappointment with the boss fights, stating they were underwhelming and lacked the complexity found in previous titles.
- Riddler Trophies: The numerous collectibles, especially the Riddler trophies, were criticized for being tedious and frustrating to obtain.
- Performance Issues: A few users mentioned bugs and performance problems, particularly at launch, although many noted improvements in later updates.
- Franchise Fatigue: Some players felt that the combat and predator mechanics had lost their novelty due to the series' long run.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Complex Boss Encounters: Users noted a lack of interesting and varied boss fights, which were a highlight in earlier games.
- Interior Environments: Some players expressed disappointment with the lack of complex interiors to explore within Gotham.
- Depth in Side Missions: Several reviews mentioned that iconic villains were underutilized in side missions, leading to a sense of rushed conclusions for their arcs.
- Stealth Mechanics: While the stealth gameplay was generally praised, some users felt that it could have been enhanced further with more varied challenges.
- More Varied Tank Combat: Some players suggested that the tank combat could have been more engaging with additional mechanics or enemy types.
Summary
- Overall, while "Batman™: Arkham Knight" was widely regarded as a strong entry in the series with many standout features, it also faced criticism regarding certain gameplay elements and pacing, particularly related to the Batmobile and boss encounters.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 5936 votes. 2754 players anticipated the game.
Batman: Arkham Knight Description
Batman: Arkham Knight for PC, PS4 and XONE is the fourth part of the action series about the Dark Knight. After weaker review of part three entitled Batman: Arkham Origins, the publisher decided to entrust the work to the Rocksteady studio again. The studio is responsible for the success of the first and second part of the game: Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009) and Batman: Arkham City (2011).
Story
The action of Batman: Arkham Knight like in Hitchcock starts with an earthquake. Scarecrow, an old enemy of Batman, has placed a bomb with fear toxin in Gotham City. The confusion as a result of the evacuation of the city's inhabitants has been used by the most dangerous enemies of Batman. They dominated the deserted Gotham City, pushed on the defensive police with the head of Gordon commissioner and united to finally defeat the Batman. Among the villains were Penguin, Harvey Two-Face Dent and Harley Quinn. In addition, there appear one, new enemy of the Batman - the title Knight of Arkham.
Gameplay
Batman: Arkham Knight for PC, PS4 and XONE is an action game using third person perspective (TPP) and a mechanic is similar to the previous parts. However, there have been introduced a lot of small changes - for example, you can knock out a few enemies at the same time. There was returned the modified attacks system. This time the Dark Knight must fight more carefully, because he can be caught not only by stronger opponents, but also by less significant hurdles. The innovation in this part is the introduction of Batman vehicle, well-known from comic books and movies.
The Dark Knight can use the Batmobile to move quickly from place to place, firing rockets, stun opponents and catapult himself and immediately switch to glide in the air what is well-known from previous parts. It is also worth mentioning that in Arkham Knight, the game moves to the central area of Gotham City which has been divided into three separate areas. The entire map is also five times greater than it was presented in Arkham City.
Technology
The fourth part of the Batman adventures is based on the Unreal Engine technology. The graphic design was improved in comparison to the previous parts. There were improved: character models and the Batman’s cape received a new, advanced physics. There were abandoned prerendering of cut scenes, which are presented directly on the game engine.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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Batman: Arkham Series
Based on the DC Comics license, an action game series starring the Bat-Man. The series is overseen by UK-based Rocksteady Studios, which since 2010 has been owned by Warner Bros. Games. Nevertheless, over the years, such development teams as NetherRealm Studios, WB Games Montreal, Armature Studio, Turbine Entertainment and Camouflaj have also had their fingers in the series.
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Batman: Arkham Knight Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
Batman: Arkham Knight System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-750 2.67 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 or better, 45 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8.1 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz/AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 760 or better, 55 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8.1 64-bit
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