In Batman: Arkham Asylum, the Dark Knight takes on his
greatest challenge yet when he becomes trapped with all of his most
dangerous villains inside the insane asylum of GOTHAM CITY - ARKHAM
ASYLUM!
Batman: Arkham Asylum exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric
adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum - Gotham's
psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. Gamers will move in the
shadows, instigate fear amongst their enemies and confront The Joker and
Gotham City's most notorious villains who have taken over the asylum.
Using a wide range of Batman's gadgets and abilities, players will
become the invisible predator and attempt to foil The Joker's demented
scheme. Batman: Arkham Asylum features an original story penned
exclusively for the game by famous Batman author and five-time Emmy
award winner, Paul Dini, whose credits include Lost season one and
Batman: The Animated Series.
With amazing graphics and a moody, immersive setting, Batman: Arkham
Asylum offers diverse gameplay options that push the envelope for all
action, adventure and superhero games.
- 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. Detective Mode
- Villans
- 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.
Invisible Predator
- Takedowns
- 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. Exploration
- Weaponary
- 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. Hidden
Challenges
- Combat System
- 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.