Batman: Arkham Asylum

Background

This completely original title explores Gotham City's darkest location, the infamous Arkham Asylum. But as a routine prison transfer goes wrong, the Joker sets his demented plan into action and Batman comes face to face with an army of his worst enemies. In a dark and gritty setting reminiscent of Bioshock (with a story co-written by Paul Dini), Arkham Asylum is setting the stage for a true-to-character Batman game.

Gameplay

Features

• Utilize the unique FreeFlow™ combat system to chain together unlimited combos seamlessly and battle with huge groups of The Joker's henchmen in brutal melee brawls.


• Investigate as Batman, the WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE, by solving intricate puzzles with the help of cutting edge forensic tools including x-ray scanning, fingerprint scans, 'Amido Black' spray and a pheromone tracker.


• Face off against Gotham's greatest villains including The Joker, HARLEY QUINN, VICTOR ZSASZ and KILLER CROC.


• Become the Invisible Predator™ with Batman's fear takedowns and unique vantage point system to move without being seen and hunt enemies.


• Choose multiple takedown methods, including swooping from the sky and smashing through walls, and use the predator camera get a closer look at the action.


• Explore every inch of ARKHAM ASYLUM™ and roam freely on the infamous island, presented for the first time ever in its gritty and realistic entirety.


• Experience what it's like to be BATMAN using BATARANGS™, explosive gel aerosol, The BATCLAW™, sonar resonator and the line launcher.


• Unlock more secrets by completing hidden challenges in the world and develop and customize equipment by earning experience points.


• Move through the environment with the use of Batman's grapnel gun to get to out-of-reach places, and jump from any height to glide in any direction.

International release dates:
Europe: Aug 28, 09
Australia: Sep 3, 09

Official URL

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Neoseeker Editor's Take
Neoseeker catches up with Rocksteady game director Sefton Hill at Comic-Con International 2009. In this face-to-face interview, we delve deeper into the studios' upcoming title Batman: Arkham Asylum. »Read Full Article