Box shot of Batman: Arkham Asylum [North America]
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10 want | 107 own | 35 completed
Release Dates NA Aug 25, 09 EU Aug 28, 09 AU Sep 3, 09
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New Batman Arkham game on track this year, Rocksteady not involved according to sources

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Warner Bros. register new Batman 'Arkham' domains, a sequel to Arkham City could be in the works

Warner Bros, the publisher behind the incredibly popular Batman games, Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, have... posted Jan 13, 13 2:14pm

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Gotham's Got the Goods




If you'd have asked me before my purchase of Batman: Arkham Asylum if I knew who...

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nasty nappa Dec 04, 11 4:32am
"batman beats his way through a creepy prison #BatmanArkhamAsylum #X360
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CAGarber Nov 03, 11 9:35am
Justice for Batman! #BatmanArkhamAsylum #X360
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RizzyJay Aug 05, 11 5:09pm
Completed it. First playthrough consist of 163/240riddles, 18/20 upgrades, 29/42 character bios, making it 75% completed. #BatmanArkhamAsylum #X360
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dagonwrath1999 Aug 04, 11 12:40pm
I got the demo then the full game inthe demo thougtht it was good brought the game got boerd VERY fast #BatmanArkhamAsylum #X360
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Sonic_2 Jul 17, 11 6:34pm
Fun gameplay so far, and the voice acting rocks! #BatmanArkhamAsylum #X360
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GTAfan2 Jul 03, 11 4:48pm
one of the best batman games #BatmanArkhamAsylum #X360
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Vintage Apr 13, 11 1:57pm
A great action game based on the DC comic #BatmanArkhamAsylum #X360
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thenotsogreatone Mar 11, 11 2:03am
Perfectly nails the Batman experience, the best superhero game ever 10/10 #BatmanArkhamAsylum #X360
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Machienzo Feb 27, 11 1:16pm
added a blog post "The 'List' and Why"
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Redemption Oct 24, 10 5:20am
First impressions: Amazingly fluid and realistic movement and physics. A fresh take on the franchise and on the stealth/action genres! #BatmanArkhamAsylum #X360
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thenotsogreatone Sep 27, 10 2:53am
Quite simply, the best superhero game ever 10/10 #BatmanArkhamAsylum #X360
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Batman: Arkham Asylum hides secrets about Arkham City

Before you hit the streets of Arkham City, why not take a look at the lay of the land so you won't get lost while... posted Aug 10, 10 1:34am

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Batman: Arkham Asylum director Q&A

Arkham Asylum 2 will be Mark Hamill's final act as Joker

Most people know Mark Hamill as the Luke Skywalker, but comic geeks know that he has also been the voice of Joker... posted May 28, 10 10:34pm

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Background

This completely original title explores Gotham City's darkest location, the infamous Arkham Asylum. But as a routine prison transfer goes wrong, the Joker sets his demented plan into action and Batman comes face to face with an army of his worst enemies. In a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock (with a story co-written by Paul Dini), Arkham Asylum is setting the stage for a true-to-character Batman game.

Gameplay




Features

  • Utilize the unique FreeFlow™ combat system to chain together unlimited combos seamlessly and battle with huge groups of The Joker's henchmen in brutal melee brawls.

  • Investigate as Batman, the WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE, by solving intricate puzzles with the help of cutting edge forensic tools including x-ray scanning, fingerprint scans, 'Amido Black' spray and a pheromone tracker.

  • Face off against Gotham's greatest villains including The Joker, HARLEY QUINN, VICTOR ZSASZ and KILLER CROC.

  • Become the Invisible Predator™ with Batman's fear takedowns and unique vantage point system to move without being seen and hunt enemies.

  • Choose multiple takedown methods, including swooping from the sky and smashing through walls, and use the predator camera get a closer look at the action.

  • Explore every inch of ARKHAM ASYLUM™ and roam freely on the infamous island, presented for the first time ever in its gritty and realistic entirety.

  • Experience what it's like to be BATMAN using BATARANGS™, explosive gel aerosol, The BATCLAW™, sonar resonator and the line launcher.

  • Unlock more secrets by completing hidden challenges in the world and develop and customize equipment by earning experience points.

  • Move through the environment with the use of Batman's grapnel gun to get to out-of-reach places, and jump from any height to glide in any direction.

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Neoseeker Editor's Take
Neoseeker catches up with Rocksteady game director Sefton Hill at Comic-Con International 2009. In this face-to-face interview, we delve deeper into the studios' upcoming title Batman: Arkham Asylum. »Read Full Article
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