Created by Nintendo of America Inc
4 Stars
The Joker has another scheme, and this time it involves the well-being of every single citizen of Gotham. Investigate his mysterious dealings to work out what his plan is, and battle him to stop it. On the way, you’ll meet Catwoman, Nightwing, and Robin (the playable characters other than Batman). You’ll also get poisoned, beaten up and stuffed into the back of a van, and thrust into a twisted version of the found family genre. Arkham Asylum is a blend of puzzles and classic nostalgia; Arkham City is a nice sequel building on its mechanics and story; Arkham Knight has epic mechanics and a mind-blowing story.
My favourite - and by far the most popular of the Arkham Trilogy - is Arkham Knight. The mechanics are the most developed - with flying, driving, hand-to-hand combat or predator, and more. The story is the most interesting, with emotional plot twists that leave you devastated. My second favourite is Arkham Asylum; being the first of the games, for most, it doesn’t hold up too well, with low graphics and mechanics. But if you like a simple game with a fun story, it’s actually really good. And finally, Arkham City, the second game in the trilogy, is my third favourite. Overall, it feels like the filler episode between Asylum and Knight, but it built on the mechanics from Asylum pretty well. To sum it up, the Arkham Trilogy is an enrapturing game series for fans of Batman, but it might not hold up too well for those who aren’t familiar with the franchise and its lore.
Reviewed by Ayesha as part of the Teen Reviewer, opens a new window program.
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