Batman: Arkham City

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Summary

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.

Genres

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

Platforms

OnLive Game System, PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch

Developers

Rocksteady Studios

Release Date

October 17, 2011 (13 years and 9 months ago)

Publishers

WB Games, DC Entertainment

Content Rating

T Use of Tobacco, Mild Language, Blood, Suggestive Themes, Alcohol Reference, Violence

Franchises

Batman

Community

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