Batman: Arkham Asylum — Genres, rating & game data

Batman: Arkham Asylum is the first game in Warner Brothers’ action-adventure franchise Batman: Arkham. The game takes places in fictional Asylum on Arkham Island near Gotham City where dangerous and mentally unstable criminals are kept. The story follows Batman as he captures Joker after his assault on Gotham City Hall. The game starts when Batman accompanies convoy that transfers Joker to the Arkham Asylum. With the help from Harley Queen and corrupted police officers, Joker manages to escape. He releases his gang members takes over the Asylum. Now Batman must defeat Joker, restore order in Arkham and save Gotham from bombs that Joker planted in it. During the game, the player meets several characters from Batman universe such as Scarecrow, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, Commissioner Gordon and others. The gameplay is a mix of action sequences, investigations and puzzle solving. In action sequences Batman has to defeat villains with brute force or stealthy, using his numerous gadgets. The Game of the Year Edition of Batman: Arkham Asylum includes support of 3D displays, two pairs of 3D glasses, and six previously released DLCs.