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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
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