Compare Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition prices across trusted key stores and find the best deal. Developed by Rocksteady Studios. Published by WB Games. Released on 3/26/2010. Available on PC. Genres: Action, Adventure. Metacritic score: 91/100.

A 2010 Batman action game that still holds up as one of the best superhero adaptations ever made, with fluid combat and an island full of secrets to uncover.

I picked up Arkham Asylum expecting a licensed cash-grab, and instead found one of the tightest action games of that generation. Rocksteady nailed the core loop: detective vision to scout ahead, a counter-heavy combat system that feels like you're actually outmaneuvering thugs, and gadgets that unlock new paths through the asylum. The pacing is deliberately paced around exploration and puzzle-solving between combat encounters, which keeps the 8-10 hour campaign from feeling like button-mashing monotony. The weaknesses are dated now. PC performance can be spotty on modern systems, and the story is pure comic-book villain parade with minimal narrative depth beyond "stop the bad guys in the asylum." But if you want to feel like Batman for a weekend without open-world bloat or modern live-service cruft, this still delivers. The GOTY edition includes challenge maps for post-game replayability. Alex, Scout Team

Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition
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Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition

Mar 26, 2010Rocksteady Studios• WB Games
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A 2010 Batman action game that still holds up as one of the best superhero adaptations ever made, with fluid combat and an island full of secrets to uncover.

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Best for action fans who value tight combat and exploration over story, and don't mind a 14-year-old game's rough edges.

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About Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition

I picked up Arkham Asylum expecting a licensed cash-grab, and instead found one of the tightest action games of that generation. Rocksteady nailed the core loop: detective vision to scout ahead, a counter-heavy combat system that feels like you're actually outmaneuvering thugs, and gadgets that unlock new paths through the asylum. The pacing is deliberately paced around exploration and puzzle-solving between combat encounters, which keeps the 8-10 hour campaign from feeling like button-mashing monotony. The weaknesses are dated now. PC performance can be spotty on modern systems, and the story is pure comic-book villain parade with minimal narrative depth beyond "stop the bad guys in the asylum." But if you want to feel like Batman for a weekend without open-world bloat or modern live-service cruft, this still delivers. The GOTY edition includes challenge maps for post-game replayability.

Alex
Alex · Scout Team

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auto-admittedSuperheroMelee CombatDetective MechanicsPuzzle SolvingIsland ExplorationStealth ElementsChallenge Maps

System Requirements

Minimum

OS
Vista/XP
Processor
3Ghz Intel or AMD or any Dual Core
Memory
1GB Ram(XP)/2GB Ram
Graphics
PCI Express SM3 NVidia 6600/ ATI 1300 DirectX®: 9 Hard Drive: 8GB free space Sound: Any onboard sound card

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Metacritic
91

Game Info

Developer
Rocksteady Studios
Publisher
WB Games
Release Date
Mar 26, 2010

Features

Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudFamily Sharing

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