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Batman: Arkham City

Action

Stealth

Open world

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Adventure

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

4.5

External Ratings

2643 ratings
Release Date:

18 Oct, 2011

Last Updated:

14 Jun, 2026

About this game

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman uni...

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Storyline

At a press conference held by Bruce Wayne to declare his opposition to Arkham City, TYGER mercenaries arrest and imprison him in Arkham City. Hugo Strange discloses his knowledge of Wayne's dual identity as Batman before releasing him into the prison's criminal populace. While Strange prepares to commence "Protocol 10", Wayne obtains his equipment via airdrop from Alfred Pennyworth, allowing him to become Batman. He first saves Catwoman from being executed by Two-Face, who hopes to gain respect ...

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platform

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch

release date

Release Date:

18 Oct, 2011

mode

Modes:

Single player

theme

Themes:

Action, Stealth, Open world

genre

Genres:

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

perspective

Player Perspectives:

Third person

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IGDB Website:

Batman: Arkham City

IGDB Rating

4.4 ;
IGDB User Rating

4.4

User Rating

IGDB User Rating Count

2633

User Rating Count

IGDB User Rating

88%

Rating %

Critics Rating

4.5 ;
IGDB User Rating

4.5

Critics Rating

IGDB User Rating Count

2643

Critics Rating Count

IGDB User Rating

90%

Critics Rating %

Main Developers

Rocksteady Studios

Supporting Developers

-

Publishers

WB Games

DC Entertainment

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