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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Action/Third-person 3D Action
RELEASE DATE
25/AUG/09
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DESCRIPTION
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an original adventure with fast action and large-scale combat sequences, played from a close third-person perspective in a dark, survival-horror styled setting. The game begins as Batman delivers the Joker to Arkham Asylum, Gotham City's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. The villain springs a trap and takes over the institution, with an army of thugs and a host of dangerous inmates to back him up. The twisted plot plays out in a freely-explored re-creation of the asylum and surrounding island. In addition to prowling the corridors of Arkham, Batman can explore the outdoor areas, using his equipment to reach high spots and glide safely back down.
Specially suited for the game's one-against-many melee style, the three-button combat control scheme is intended for free-flowing moves and strings of combo attacks on multiple opponents. Batman also has a belt full of useful gadgets to help even the odds, with x-ray scanners and chemical tracers that let him see through walls and follow invisible tracks. Stealthy prowling gives advantages of positioning and surprise, rewarding the hero's caution and patience with one-hit takedowns. Experience earned through combat, exploration, and experimentation allow Batman to create better equipment, more finely tuned to the given tasks.
In addition to the Joker and his brilliant aide in evil, Harley Quinn, Batman faces other super-powered asylum patients, including Bane, Killer Croc, Zsasz. As usual, brains as well as brawn are required to unravel Joker's insanely inspired scheme. The story for Batman: Arkham Asylum was written by Paul Dini, writer and producer for Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond. Cartoon series regulars Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, and Arleen Sorkin perform voice acting. The game was developed by Rocksteady Studios, creator of Eidos' 2006 first-person shooter Urban Chaos: Riot Response. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide
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“Arkham Asylum put a wonderful new spin on the mythos of The Batman, as far as console gaming is concerned. With its darker story tone combined with the recognizable voice acting cast of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hammill (reprising their roles from the...”
“Arkham Asylum put a wonderful new spin on the mythos of The Batman, as far as console gaming is concerned. With its darker story tone combined with the recognizable voice acting cast of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hammill (reprising their roles from the DCAU) combined with the unique game mechanics, its sure to be a hit for video game and Batman fans alike.”
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“I really enjoyed this game, it is 1 of my fovourite. I enjoy the free roam part of it and the combat system is pretty good. I lasts a long time if you want to try and discover everything. I did find myself completing most of it in detective mode...”
“I really enjoyed this game, it is 1 of my fovourite. I enjoy the free roam part of it and the combat system is pretty good. I lasts a long time if you want to try and discover everything. I did find myself completing most of it in detective mode though.”
created 07/MAR/2012
“Completed Drunk and Disorderly quest.”
created 29/FEB/2012
“I liked the graphics and the general story around the game. However I found the entire game to be quite short, I spent a weekend on this, (with activities). I probably won't consider buying City if its of the same quality. The riddles however are...”
“I liked the graphics and the general story around the game. However I found the entire game to be quite short, I spent a weekend on this, (with activities). I probably won't consider buying City if its of the same quality. The riddles however are quite engaging and some quite challenging. I cleared the story with only 64% completion of the game.”
created 21/FEB/2012
“After ten decades, I have completed Batman AA!”
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“Batman: Arkham Asylum is in the top my list! Great job Rocksteady and Square Enix! ”
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“almost complete!”
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“almost done!”
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“Poison Ivy!!!”
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“find Dr. Young's notes!”
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