Batman: Arkham Video Game 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.
A brief history of the Batman: Arkham series
The series debuted in 2009 with the game Batman: Arkham Asylum. The production, which was released for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, delighted critics and gamers alikewhich translated into high ratings and excellent sales results (more than 2 million copies in three weeks after the release). Encouraged by this success, the authors quickly began work on the sequel, the game Batman: Arkham City, which in 2011 appeared on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, while in 2012 it also hit the Nintendo Wii U. The title repeated the success of its predecessor and was considered one of the best games of 2011.
In 2013, the series lived to see a prequel, the game Batman: Arkham Origins, which came to personal computers, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii U. A separate version of this production was given to iOS and Android mobile devices. The change of developer resulted in a slightly cooler reception of this item by fans and reviewers. Nevertheless, 2015 brought the release of the game Batman: Arkham Knight, which was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and personal computers. The culmination of the trilogy was a great artistic and commercial success, restoring the brand to its former glory after its temporary loss of.
Over the years, the series Batman: Arkham has lived to see a variety of side installments. In 2011, the game hit smartphones and tablets Batman: Arkham City Lockdown. In 2013, there was Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate; the production debuted on PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS, but in time it also appeared on desktop consoles and personal computers. The year 2016 brought the release of the mobile Batman: Arkham Underworld, while 2016 saw the PlayStation 4 release of Batman: Arkham VR, developed with virtual reality goggles in mind (which in time also appeared on PC). Compilations of the three main parts of the series debuted in 2016 and 2019, while another VR spin-off was announced in 2024, namely. Batman: Arkham Shadow.
The plot and gameplay of the games in the Batman: Arkham series
Cycle Batman: Arkham is counted among a small group of the most successful adaptations in the history of video games. In doing so, the developers rejected cinematic inspirations, focusing on consistency with the universe created by DC Comics. Thus, the games in the series feature a host of characters and locations familiar to comic book fans.
Games from the series Batman: Arkham are characterized by an open structure of gameplay (sandbox), which, combined with a large area of locations, a lot of tasks to perform and finds waiting to be discovered, provides long hours of fun.
The game is focused on dynamic action, including exciting clashes with numerous opponents; however, an important role is also played by stealth elements and neutralizing enemies silently. Controlling the actions of Batman or his allies, the player must face numerous villains led by the Joker, Riddler and Harley Queen.. In doing so, the Man-Bat can use a whole arsenal of weapons and gadgets - from batarangs to a hook dropper. In addition, w Batman: Arkham Knight introduced the possibility to take a seat at the controls of the Batmobile.
Graphics and sound in the games of the Batman: Arkham series
The main parts of the series Batman: Arkham run on Unreal Engine technology (Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Origins use the Unreal Engine 3 engine, while Batman: Arkham Knight was based on Unreal Engine 4). Around the time of release, they were all praised for their excellent visual quality.
The same was true of the sound layer, especially the performances of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, who played Bruce Wayne (Batman) and the Joker, respectively.
Batman: Arkham Series Evolution
2024
Batman: Arkham Shadow
2019
Batman: Arkham Collection
2016
Batman: Return to Arkham
2016
Batman: Arkham VR
2016
Batman: Arkham Underworld
2015
Batman: Arkham Knight
2013
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - The Deluxe Edition
2013
Batman: Arkham Origins
2011
Batman: Arkham City
2009
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Batman: Arkham Shadow
Action
October 22, 2024
A spin-off of the Batman: Arkham series, created with VR headsets in mind. The story in Batman: Arkham Shadow takes place 2 years after the events from Arkham Origins. We can play as the titular Dark Knight, trying to stop Rat King and the riot outbreak in the city.
Batman: Arkham Collection
Action
September 6, 2019
A collection of three Batman games in the cult Arkham series from Rocksteady Games. The productions offer three different storylines, though merging into one plot, as well as an extensive gameplay model, including exploration of the open world, sneaking around and fighting with enemies.
Batman: Return to Arkham
Action
October 18, 2016
A compilation of two remastered versions of action-adventure games from the Batman: Arkham series with all DLC packs. The refreshed versions were created by Virtuos, a company which previously created other remastered games. Batman: Return to Arkham consists of two games: Batman: Arkham Asylum from 2009 and Batman: Arkham City from 2011. The first title takes place in a mental facility taken over by Joker and other villains. The second part takes place in an isolated district in which especially dangerous criminals were locked. Both games have open locations and action-based mechanics. What’s characteristic for the series is spectacular combat based on combo system – the longer the series of attacks, the stronger the hero’s hits. Batman also has access to technologically advanced gadgets which are used not only for combat, but for traveling through the game world and for solving riddles as well. The games featured in Batman: Return to Arkham compilation offer improved graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4.
Batman: Arkham VR
Adventure
October 13, 2016
A detective adventure game with arcade elements, created with PlayStation 4 and virtual reality sets in mind. The title is a spin-off of a popular series of action games created by Rocksteady. The action of Batman: Arkham VR takes place in a famous DC comic book universe, with the players assuming the role of the titular superhero, who takes it upon himself to solve the case of mysterious murders and stop the conspiracy that threatens Dark Knight’s closest allies. The whole game revolves around subsequent detective challenges, in which the players have to employ a set of handy gadgets to analyze locations in search of evidence or clues, interrogate witnesses, and form certain conclusions based on gathered information. The events are seen from a first-person perspective, while the developers made sure that the players can immerse themselves into Batman’s persona (e.g. by having the player put on the trademark costume personally).
Batman: Arkham Underworld
Strategy
July 14, 2016
A spin-off to the bestselling Batman game series that started in 2009 and is expanded ever since by Warner Bros. This installment is a mobile strategy game in which the player faces the Dark Knight himself and other law enforcers in Gotham city while trying to transform the metropolis into an actual criminal den. During the game the player assumes the role of a mafia boss who intends to become the king of Gotham City’s criminal underworld. As the game progress, the player is building and improving hideouts, recruiting new criminals and disciplining them so that they follow his orders. Due to player’s actions, the city becomes closer and closer to becoming the most dangerous place in the world. Supervillains known from the Batman universe help the player achieve his goals. Among them there are Harley Quinn, the Riddler and Killer Croc. What’s interesting, if the player’s criminal empire becomes large enough, he has the possibility to eliminate Batman himself.
Batman: Arkham Knight
Action
June 23, 2015
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. A coalition has also formed against the Dark Knight, composed of extremely dangerous criminals such as Penguin or Harley Quinn, and led by the eponymous Arkham Knight. The developers have remained faithful to previously proven solutions and gameplay mechanics. However, several changes have also been implemented, such as the ability to knock out several enemies at once. A brand new feature is the introduction of the famous Batmobile, which can be used to traverse the virtual Gotham.
- Batman: Arkham Knight - Batgirl: A Matter of Family July 21, 2015
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - The Deluxe Edition
Action
October 25, 2013
A spin-off installment to the Warner Bros.’ Batman: Arkham series, initially developed for handheld consoles. The story follows the plot of Batman: Arkham Origins, giving us the opportunity to experience more of Batman’s adventures from before when he became the Dark Knight. The action is set in the eponymous Blackgate prison, where Batman has to quell an inmate riot. Arkham Origins Blackgate is a classical beat ‘em up fighting game. We observe the events from a side view and have a limited ability to move in third dimension. The gameplay focuses on exploration, fighting regular opponents and bosses, as well as interactions with characters and environment. As usual, Batman has a wide variety of characteristic gadgets at his disposal. The game also offers detective and predator modes, known from the previous installments in the series.
Batman: Arkham Origins
Action
October 16, 2013
The third entry in the series of spectacular action games with Batman. It was developed by WB Games Montreal (which previously prepared the Wii U port of Batman: Arkham City) and published by the Warner Bros. company. The story of Batman: Arkham Origins shows the beginning of Batman’s career, taking inspiration from the comic books Batman: Year One and Legends of the Dark Knight. As the protagonist, we face Black Mask and his hired thugs. Like in the previous games from the Batman: Arkham series, gameplay combines features of a fighting game with shooter and stealth elements. Additionally, the creators included some innovations, like a built-in system of challenges.
- Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart April 22, 2014
Batman: Arkham City Lockdown
Fighting
December 7, 2011
Created for users of mobile platforms spin-off version of the best-selling series about Batman, developed since 2009 by Rocksteady studio. In the game we face a gang of villains led by the cunning Joker who, after escaping from the hospital in Arkham, sows fear in the streets of the city. Unlike the fully fledged parts of the cycle, the gameplay focuses entirely on the fight, but implemented in a simplified style.
Batman: Arkham City
Action
October 18, 2011
A sequel to the 2009 Batman: Arkham Asylum. Just like its predecessor, the game was produced by British studio Rocksteady in cooperation with Warner Bros. Interactive. The story campaign in Batman: Arkham City is set several months after the events of the first game. An old district of Gotham City was walled off and the most dangerous criminals were put inside. Afraid that the situation is getting out of control, Batman tries to stop the wrongdoers before it is too late. Gameplay mechanics combines elements of action with beat’em up game. As compared with the first installment, Batman: Arkham City gives players much greater freedom when it comes to exploration of the game’s open world and carrying out the missions.
- Batman: Arkham City - Harley Quinn's Revenge May 29, 2012
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Action
August 25, 2009
A dark action game starring the popular comic book superhero. Batman: Arkham Asylum was made by the Rocksteady developer studio, makers of Urban Chaos: Riot Response. The game's story revolves around Batman's struggle against the Joker. After capturing the villain, Bat transports the captive to titular psychiatric hospital. After they arrive, everything turns out to be a part of the Joker's intricately hatched plan, and the hero has to face the most dangerous thugs imprisoned there (Victor Zsasz, Killer Croc, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and others). The gameplay consists of fighting using several spectacular combos, as well as clever bat-gadgets. Batman: Arkham Asylum is powered by the Unreal Engine 3.
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