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I decided to replay the Arkham Trilogy and it reminded me of far better times when games were made to be played, not to make money off weak-minded individuals. Arkham Asylum pretty much redefined and set the stage for future superhero games such as its sequels and Spider-Man. It is a game that has aged beautifully and it's a product of its time when open-world drab was not common and developers loved making linear, metroidvania-like maps. Arkham Asylum is a work of art, a true classic.

👍 The good parts:
+Fantastic atmosphere and level design
+Great voice-acting
+Fun brawling combat

👎The bad parts:
-Weak boss fights

The game sets the stage for Batman and Joker's relationship which culminates at the end of the trilogy. You're off to Arkham Asylum with the Joker to put him back where he belongs when things go wrong, as it was all a masterful plan created by the Joker to take over the Asylum.

Inmates as well as super-villains get loose and it's your job to stop all the madness and save the workers and civilians trapped in the Asylum as well as foiling Joker's plan. The game is pretty much a childhood dream come true just like in the comics and the cartoon shows. There's nothing super mind-blowing or dramatic, it's a classic hero vs evil story while kicking ass and being super cool about it, after all, you're Batman.

As you progress through the story, you can learn more about the entire Batman universe by finding Riddler trophies scattered around the Asylum if you're interested in it.

Story rating: 8/10

The gameplay is split into multiple genres, the combat which is kicking ass brawling style achieving combos and taking down multiple enemies, the stealth in which you have to silently take enemies one by one using your gadgets, and exploration which is self-explanatory.

The combat is fun and still holds up very well to this day and the same goes for the stealth even if it's a bit "raw" at times. The exploration aspect has you venture through all of the places in the Asylum outside and inside and it does involve a lot of backtracking as well, more so if you decide to collect all the riddler trophies as I did.

All these 3 aspects come together nicely to create the perfect Batman experience. The formula was perfected and its sequels only improved and added upon it small aspects that needed refinement. Kick ass, scare the hell out of inmates, and explore the fantastic world of Arkham. What more could you ask of a Batman game?

Gameplay rating: 8.5/10

There's no doubt, the voice acting is top-notch with some incredibly famous voice actors. RIP Kevin, you were the Batman and that will never change. Mark Hammil as the Joker is also iconic and his voice is absolutely phenomenal in the game.

The music is also really great, the typical Batman epic stuff, and the sound effects are pretty decent as well, no issues there.

Audio rating: 9/10

The game aged nicely even in the graphical department. Unreal Engine 3 was a gift to gaming compared to 4 and 5 which are a massive L. Character models show their age a bit, but Batman and the main cast still look fantastic to this day. It still runs great, no bugs, no issues whatsoeve.

The level design is absolutely fantastic which is very rare nowadays when it's just boring open-worlds. Overall the game is in a fantastic state far better than most modern games.

Graphics, performance and tech analysis score: 8.5/10

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After a few errors fixing to get the game running in 2025, I got to beat up mentally insane people in an asylum and get forced to play little mind games. Graphics still look fantastic for an older game, and voice acting is awesome. I recommend giving this game a try.

Batman: Arkham Asylum was my first Batman game, and to be honest I never had much with the Batman or DC universe. Still, the gameplay looked fun & the world looked awesome.

I must say, I’m pleasantly surprised, especially considering the fact this game is now almost 15 years old. Let’s start with the looks. You can see this is an older game, but it doesn’t look bad in any way. You notice the aging mostly in the mechanics and character models, while the environments still look good. Talking about environments, in this game you roam around the island of Arkham Asylum. The map is small and consists mostly of a set of buildings where you go back and forth for the main quest. The buildings offer unique environments, and are all just different enough for it to feel fresh and I also like the idea of going back to places, especially because some of these places change based on the story. I do wish the map would’ve been a bit bigger and offer more exploration.

The gameplay and especially the combat is of course where Batman games shine. First the gameplay. It plays.. Fine. It’s not bad, but it definitely shows its age and can feel a bit clunky at times. The combat however, still feels solid to this day. It’s free flowing combat, a bit on the button mashing side, but it feels great. Batman performs combos, jumps over enemies and finishes them off all while feeling fluent, yet responsive. It’s better than most games to this day.

The story is great. It brings some great characters we all know like Scarecrow, Croc, Batman(duh), Poison Ivy and some more. Especially Joker is done really well, and throughout the story there are a lot of typical Joker moments.

I would highly recommend this game, even after 15 years. It still holds up as a fun single player game, with an interesting map, great characters and some funny moments.

Great game, I had a great time with the campaign. I'm sure the challenges are for someone but they are very jank for me so I'll keep trying but I won't be sure if I'll 100% the whole game.

Not the best of the Arkham games, but still a good game

Barely enough playtime. It is my least favorite of the games in the Arkham series. Still has great graphics and combat though. I would recommend but if you are not looking to purchase all the Arkham games this is not the one to buy.

An enjoyable beginning to the "Batman: Arkham" franchise, Rocksteady Studios produced a real gem here with all of the violent action expected from a Batman title and a range of assorted antagonists to deploy it against. "Batman: Arkham Asylum" neatly fills the expected mold of both the larger Batman universe as well as typical adventure platformers from the early 21st-century. The climbing and verticality are A-Tier, the technology is terrific, the objectives are excellent, the collectibles are catchy, the soundscape is sublime, and the plot is...serviceable.

The Batman canonical universe has always tread a fine line between contemporary fiction and low fantasy, stretching all the way from fringe science to superstitious shamanism, so no one should open a new installment in the franchise expecting a plot taken from our own world. But "Batman: Arkham" really does smash through any possible suspension of disbelief straight into shear absurdity within seconds of being switched on. This will only spoil the opening cutscene of the title, but within minutes of arriving at the Gotham's most secure psychiatric facility for the criminally insane, the Joker breaks free from Batman's custody...and takes over the entire facility's security...and also releases the other prisoners...who are then recruited by Joker...who also kidnaps Commissioner Gordon...and the Warden. If security really was that threadbare, then part of me feels a certain justice after this first scene because of Arkham's comically weak security and poor leadership, and this feeling is reinforced as Batman travels through Arkham witnessing the macabre implements used to supress the inmate population. The gratuitous punishment by the leaders of the asylum complicates the Good-and-Evil narrative originally offered in a way that I'm not sure the screenwriters noticed and leaves an intuitive player to ask if they are really supporting the cause of justice.

Moralizing aside, it's still a banger of a title with a compact and impactful story and a great range of characters. I wish some of the achievements were easier (God, I hate Challenge Room achievements) but I can still endorse the title and will pick up the successors in the franchise.

Remember kids, Crime doesn't pay.

Batman: Arkham Asylum is practically ancient by this point. Giving it a thumbs down wouldn’t be fair — I enjoyed it back in the day — but now everything about it feels really old. Even compared to games from 2012, it’s a noticeable downgrade. I’m not sure I’d genuinely recommend playing it in 2025.

The graphics, characters design, movement, menu — the whole experience is like stepping into a time machine set 15 years back. If you’ve never played it before, the dark, grim aesthetic might be off-putting. The narrow, gloomy corridors of the asylum and sewer sections aren’t exactly a feast for the eyes, and nearly every character looks like they could use a good bath. Harley Quinn still manages to be eye candy, even in this game.

Storywise, Arkham Asylum is short and well-paced. There are no empty locations or filler quests to stretch your playtime into oblivion. It’s just a straightforward Batman vs. Joker showdown, just like the old days.

Gameplay, however, has its drawbacks. The gamepad controls aren’t the most comfortable. I really disliked some fighting combos (like Y+B buttons, so awkward), and there’s so much equipment that standard four arrows aren't enough.

On the bright side, the game runs flawlessly — I didn’t encounter a single bug or crash during my playthrough.


If you don’t mind the outdated visuals, Arkham Asylum is worth the $2–3 price tag on sale, even if it's just a nostalgic trophy in your collection.

But if you want a better experience, skip straight to Arkham City — it’s only three years younger but massively improved in every way.

The game that started it all. Batman: Arkham Asylum isn’t just a great superhero game—it redefined the genre. Rocksteady managed to capture the perfect Batman experience, combining fluid combat, detective work, and an eerie, claustrophobic atmosphere inside Arkham Asylum.

The story is intense, with Joker taking over the asylum and Batman being trapped inside with Gotham’s worst criminals. The voice acting is phenomenal, with Mark Hamill delivering one of his best Joker performances. The Freeflow combat system feels incredible, making every fight satisfying, and the predator stealth sections truly make you feel like Batman.

The only downside? The final boss fight. The buildup to Joker’s grand plan is great, but the actual fight feels underwhelming and repetitive compared to everything else the game does so well. Despite that, Arkham Asylum is an unforgettable experience that laid the foundation for the entire Arkham series.

Even with its flaws, this game still holds up as a masterpiece. If you haven’t played it yet, you’re in for a treat.

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