Batman: Return to Arkham
Release Date: October 18, 2016
Action, TPP, sandbox, DC Comics, Batman, detective, comics, superheroes, beat 'em up, package, remasters/remakes, action adventure, singleplayer
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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.
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[1:28] Batman: Return to Arkham launch trailer
[5:16] Batman: Return to Arkham PS3 & PS4 comparison
TrustedReviews: 4 / 5 by Stuart Andrews
On the one hand, it’s a shame that a little more love and care hasn’t been expended on making Return to Arkham the definitive edition of these two classic games. On the other, both still look fantastic and both richly deserve their existing reputation as classics of the last console generation. In fact, both in serious contention for the title of best superhero game of all time. If you have a PS4 or Xbox One and didn’t play the originals, play these. Just be aware that, if you did, you’re not getting a substantially superior experience.
CGMagazine: 7.5 / 10 by Phil Brown
Certainly anyone who missed out should prioritize this release. O
Metro GameCentral: 7 / 10
Two classic games made to look notably worse than they did over five years ago, which is one villainous masterplan even Batman can’t foil.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 290 votes. 57 players anticipated the game.
Batman: Return to Arkham Description
Batman: Return to Arkham for PS4 and XONE is a compilation of two remastered versions of action-adventure games from the Batman: Arkham series developed by Rocksteady. Both titles were popular among players and they received many critic awards. They also had great impact on the shape of other titles in the genre. The refreshed versions were created by Virtuos, a company which completed many similar projects, including the collection Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster and Heavy Rain for PlayStation 4.
The collection contains:
Batman: Arkham Asylum from 2009 is the first installment of the series. The action of the game takes place in Arkham mental facility where the most dangerous criminals of Gotham are locked. After capturing Joker, Batman transports him to his cell. However, once he arrives, it all proves to be part of criminal’s plan and Batman must face the villains in the facility (among them Victor Zsasz, Killer Croc, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy). The game introduced for the first time to the player a unique and very fluent melee combat system in which players are building long combos and use various gadgets.
Batman: Arkham City from 2011 improved the formula of the original game. The story of the game takes place a few months after the events shown in first game. Old Gotham slums were surrounded with a wall behind which the most dangerous criminals were put. Batman is afraid that soon the situation can get out of control and he is trying to stop the criminals before it is too late. The gameplay mechanics combine action game features with beat’em up games. During the game player can freely explore part of Gotham, complete many side quests and solve riddles.
Technical aspects
Both titles available in Batman: Return to Arkham collection for PS4 and XONE aren’t just simple ports for new gaming platforms. The titles use Unreal Engine 4. The change to new engine equals many improvements to graphics. Three-dimensional models and light effects were changed. New textures were added. As for the gameplay, developers did not change too much. However, it is worth noting that Batman: Return to Arkham contains all available DLCs for both titles.
Last updated on June 29, 2016
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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: Return to Arkham Summary
Platforms:
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
Age restrictions: 18+
Batman: Return to Arkham delayed
The launch of Batman: Return to Arkham has been postponed indefinitely a month before the initially planned release date.
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June 28, 2016