Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition

Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition

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The best controls for PC!
By Brash Candicoot
This guide will show you how I set my controls so they feel more natural.
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Be the Bat!
Make sure you go to settings in the Batman AA launcher.
My movement controls setup:


Text version/notes!

Action
Recommend Key
Secondary Key
Note
Move Forward
W
Optional *↑*
Most pc games use this key.
Move Backward
S
Optional *↓*
Most pc games use this key.
Turn Left
A
Optional *←*
Most pc games use this key.
Turn Right
D
Optional *→*
Most pc games use this key.
Run/Glide/Use
E
Recommended *Left Shift*
Reminiscent of Prototype and Saints Row 4's hold shift to glide mechanic,using shift to run is used in most pc games, same with 'E' to use/talk.
Crouch
Left Control
N/A
Don't ya just hate it when games use "C" to crouch?
Zoom
Z
N/A
Reminiscent of Half life 2's 'Z'oom key. Oh, and don't worry there is an aim key!
Shoot Grappling hook
F
N/A
The default key works great!
Crouch Toggle
N/A
N/A
Can be used instead of the regular crouch button I guess.
Invert Keys?
Normal
N/A
Aw hell naw!!!
My action controls setup:
Now we are getting to the real meat and potatoes!



Text version/notes!

Action
Key
Secondary Key
Note
Quick Batarang
Q
N/A
This lets you quickly throw a Batarang without aiming! It's essential for tense combat situations.
Quick Batclaw
R
N/A
Kiss me you fools!
Pick up and throw enemies
C
N/A
Works when the combo counter turns orange. Reminiscent of Saints row 2's throw key. You need to unlock it so it's not available from the start. It's fun to do even though I hardly ever use it as much as....
Combat takedown
V
N/A
This instantly K.O.s enemies when the combo counter turns orange! You need to unlock it so it's not available from the start.
Detective Mode
Caps lock
N/A
Highlights enemies and useful objects, also hold down to take pictures to solve crimes and The Riddler's challenges.
Fire Gadget/Punch
Left mouse
N/A
You can also bind Fire Gadget and Punch to separate keys if you really want to.
Aim Gadget
Middle mouse
N/A
You can also use the mouse wheel to switch between unlocked gadgets.
Counter/Takedown
Right mouse
N/A
You can bind Aim Gadget and Counter to one key but, I find it annoying that when I tried to counter a punch Batman would aim and I'd get hit. Crouch+Takedown K.O.s a downed enemy.
Gadget Secondary feature/Stun
Space Bar
N/A
Feel like a Batass as you blow up things with the Explosive gel and the spacebar, also stunning enemies with the spacebar in combat just feels more natural.
Done! Good luck catching the Joker, Bats!


Any feedback would be appreciated, Have Fun!
31 Comments
Charlie 18 Dec, 2022 @ 3:37am 
You will get used to it eventually the more you use it like any other device. It is much better since it allows you to do actions while moving the camera at the same time (with better precision comes without saying).

That means you don't have to jump your thumb back and fourth from the thumbstick to the face buttons like a monkey. It gives you the most superior control possible. These games controls amazingly with keyboard and mouse.
Valadhiel0820 17 Dec, 2022 @ 6:44pm 
not hating, but I really dont know how u guys play action games like this with K&M, feel like my hand is bending 360 somehow, yeah I know I still spend much to buy a controller, me using Dualsense now
Charlie 22 Oct, 2022 @ 12:47pm 
C is way better for crouch. With my thumb I can reach from Z-V with muscle memory, resting my thumb on C. Z and X I use for to take cover and prone, for games that have those options. V is melee. I keep it consistent for all games.

Ctrl - I use it for either a dodge input or walk slowly.

Alt - for abilities (think flashbangs). Middle mouse for grenade.
GreenDragonGo 12 Oct, 2022 @ 5:43pm 
For those of you who can't get Batman Arkham Asylum working when you hit the start button in steam and then you get the game to pop up and it is a small box that says play, settings, etc if you change the graphics you can play I had to do that I forget which ones I chose but you can look it up if you have too
Seseorang 13 Feb, 2022 @ 2:06pm 
Best controls are.... gamepad, it works better. I prefer PC games with keyboard and mouse, but this one works well with the gamepad.
Seseorang 13 Feb, 2022 @ 2:05pm 
Don't ya just hate it when games use "Ctrl" to crouch?

Yup. (C)rouch is best
JOKER 29 Jan, 2022 @ 9:17am 
Can someone help with Batman Arkham Asylum because I downloaded today and It's not working, what can I do?
Slartybartfast 27 Jan, 2022 @ 12:56pm 
C is better for crouch. ;)
joey_day 26 Nov, 2021 @ 10:38am 
Hey, I jsut bought arkham asylum does anyone know why its not launching?
SpecialAgent 29 Oct, 2021 @ 7:50pm 
I really like the presentation on this guide. Well done!:steamthumbsup: