Now playing
Like a Rat | JAPAN: In this clip, the Blue Hearts perform "Linda Linda". (Video: AMIRAALIBEER | YouTube)
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Rocksteady Studios
August 24, 2009
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, AdventureDevelopers
Rocksteady StudiosRelease Date
August 24, 2009 (15 years and 11 months ago)Publishers
Eidos Interactive, Playcast-media, Warner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentContent Rating
T Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Tobacco Reference, Violence, Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Mild Language, Alcohol Reference, Blood
Franchises
Batman, DC ComicsDiscover Games
Summary
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, AdventurePlatforms
PlayStation 3, Ouya, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360, Nintendo SwitchDevelopers
Rocksteady StudiosRelease Date
August 24, 2009 (15 years and 11 months ago)Publishers
Eidos Interactive, Playcast-media, Warner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentContent Rating
T Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Tobacco Reference, Violence, Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Mild Language, Alcohol Reference, Blood
Franchises
Batman, DC ComicsMore from Rocksteady Studios
Games metadata is powered by IGDB.com
Batman: Arkham Asylum News
A team of props builders from forum The FX lab have wanted to build a Batman suit for a long, long time. With the…
We've reviewed Batman: Arkham City. We've offered tips so you can start playing it the right way. We've cobbled…
One of the more frustrating aspects of Batman: Arkham Asylum, for me, was the lack of a minimap in the hud. I…
Pork belly prices have been dropping all morning, which means that everybody is waiting for it to hit rock bottom,…
Wii, Not You -A reader snapped this shot of the new, GameCube-support-free Wii when it arrived in their store. I…
Batman: Arkham City, like other Game of the Year contenders that are in its league, should be praised both for what…
At the end of 2009's Batman: Arkham Asylum, all's well: the Dark Knight's triumphant, the Joker's downed and Gotham…
Good gravy does Batman: Arkham City have some fine voice-acting. Almost every character in the game, from the…
Arkham City is pretty damn special, so the fact it's out this week is good news. That good news has been tempered…
Advertisement