Batman: Arkham Knight

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Apart from a few irritations – including a laughable villain, lackluster Batmobile combat, and performance issues – Batman: Arkham Knight is a solid, ambitious, and successful end to Rocksteady’s Batman trilogy.

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Apart from a few irritations - including a laughable villain, lackluster Batmobile combat, and performance issues - Batman: Arkham Knight is a solid, ambitious, and successful end to Rocksteady's Batman trilogy.

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9.2/10

Dan Stapleton (IGN)

Batman: Arkham Knight is an impressive game on almost every level, with non-stop variety and great action.

Jun 19, 2015 |

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Less consistent than the previous games, and the Batmobile is a surprisingly unwelcome addition, but even as the worst of the Arkham titles this is still a superior superhero adventure.

June 23, 2015 |

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7/10

Roger Hargreaves (Metro GameCentral)

9.5/10

Andrew Reiner (Game Informer)

Outside of a couple of irritations, this is one of the most enjoyable Batman stories I’ve experienced.

June 19, 2015 |

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Dan Stapleton (IGN)

9.2/10 - (Read Review)

Batman: Arkham Knight is an impressive game on almost every level, with non-stop variety and great action.

Roger Hargreaves (Metro GameCentral)

7/10 - (Read Review)

Less consistent than the previous games, and the Batmobile is a surprisingly unwelcome addition, but even as the worst of the Arkham titles this is still a superior superhero adventure.

Andrew Reiner (Game Informer)

9.5/10 - (Read Review)

Outside of a couple of irritations, this is one of the most enjoyable Batman stories I’ve experienced.

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
ACG	Jeremy Penter	Recommended	06-23-2015	Video Review	Read review
Arcade Sushi	Luke Brown	9 / 10	06-26-2015	Despite its over-reliance on a few new tricks, Batman: Arkham Knight is a stellar game that cements Rocksteady Studios as one of the premiere action game developers of the modern era.	Read review
Atomix	Alberto Desfassiaux	93 / 100	06-24-2015	‎If you are a fan of the Dark Knight and of course the Arkham series, this is an experience that you simply cannot pass up. Its brilliant gameplay mechanics, amazing level design, memorable story and well-thought-out additions, make ‎‎Batman Arkham Knight‎‎ undoubtedly join the race for the title of Game of the Year.‎	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	William Schwartz	5 / 5 stars	06-21-2015	Rocksteady Studios leaves Batman behind at the top of their game in terms of visual presentation, gameplay, and storytelling. While Arkham Knight's innovations are few, they are impactful and smart, and all work towards the common goal of giving the player the ultimate power fantasy of being the Batman.	Read review
AusGamers	Steve Farrelly	10 / 10	06-19-2015	Its game-world is wholly realised and gorgeous to look at, but above all else, it tells such an incredible story in so many new and unique ways, it's impossible to ignore. Batman: Arkham Knight is a Batman experience no self-respecting fan should miss, and if Batman's not your thing, then make it your thing. You won't regret it. Trust me.	Read review
CGMagazine	Phil Brown	9.5 / 10	07-01-2015	Arkham Knight quite simply the Batman game that anyone who obsesses over the caped crusader always dreamed would exist.	Read review
Cheat Code Central	Matt Walker	4.5 / 5 stars	06-22-2015	Simply put, Batman: Arkham Knight is an awesome game for any fan of Batman, any fan of action games, and I would even say any fan that enjoys just good games. It is easily the best entry in the series and I am very curious to see what the future holds for Batman in the Arkham universe. Do yourself a favor and get this game as quickly as possible before someone spoils it for you on the internet. It's what Batman would do.	Read review
COGconnected	Doug Mercer	98 / 100	07-01-2015	In the end, how good is Arkham Knight? It's the best Batman game you'll play and by that measure, the best superhero game to date. . . If you're anything like me, you'll have dug a small child's Batsuit out of the basement and sit glued to the TV as you attempt to save Gotham all over again. A terrific sign off, Rocksteady.	Read review
ComiConverse	Chris Barnes	5 / 5 stars	09-15-2015	There is so much that's new and exciting about this game it's impossible to not love it!	Read review
Critical Hit	Darryn Bonthuys	9 / 10	07-01-2015	Reinvigorated and ready for the ultimate fight to save Gotham City, Rocksteady's Batman is going out with the biggest of bangs in the definitive Dark Knight game.	Read review
Cubed3	Chris Leebody	9 / 10	07-30-2015	This is definitely a series that has more mileage in it, for sure, and it is hopeful that Rocksteady decides that they do indeed have something to add in the future, for it would be a shame if this was the end of what has been a great ride.	Read review
Destructoid	Steven Hansen	7 / 10	06-25-2015	Arkham Knight is a solid, if uneven send-off for Rocksteady's trilogy. Combat and predation are still satisfying. The narrative mixes unsurprising, but well done segments with unsurprising and uninteresting elements. It's full of nods, winks, nudges for batfans, even if certain super villain side missions feel needlessly tossed in. It makes me worried about what will happen with Batman in a new developer's less comfortable hands, and excited for what Rocksteady might do, itself free of the Batman myth.	Read review
Digital Chumps	Steven McGehee	9.6 / 10	06-29-2015	Rocksteady and WBIE have managed to capture lightning in a bottle three consecutive times with the Arkham series, with the most refined and focused strike being Arkham Knight.	Read review
Digital Spy	Mark Langshaw	5 / 5 stars	06-28-2015	This is the Batman game the fans deserve, and the one they need right now.	Read review
Digital Trends	Danny Cowan	4.5 / 5 stars	06-21-2015	Developer Rocksteady reinvigorates its Arkham series formula with fresh gameplay features and an expansive open world in Batman: Arkham Knight.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Nick H.	4 / 5 stars	06-29-2015	Despite some questionable use of characters, the narrative in Batman: Arkam Knight is engrossing. The city of Gotham is appropriately sprawling with a great deal to do. Combat is smooth and fluid, even if driving the Batmobile is not, and there are several good hooks for progressing Batman's character that reward you for the time invested in the game. The voice acting, music and visuals are all outstanding and the end result is a fun, polished final act for Rocksteady's Arkham games that fans of the series will absolutely want to play.	Read review
DualShockers	Giuseppe Nelva	8 / 10	06-23-2015	As Rocksteady's final love song to the Batman's franchise, Batman: Arkham Knight comes with some false notes, but it still plays like a great symphony most of the times.	Read review
EGM	Ray Carsillo	6.5 / 10	06-26-2015	The main story is a convoluted mess, and the Batmobile gameplay is a serious detractor on the fun factor—especially since the Dark Knight is forced to use this clunky vehicle far too often. The combat outside of the car is better than ever, though, so exploring the game's bountiful side content remains a bright spot in an overall disappointing conclusion to the Arkham franchise.	Read review
Eurogamer	Dan Whitehead	Recommended	06-22-2015	The gameplay is good, and very often great, but we knew that already. It's a known quantity. As a Batman story, this is something else. It dares to tackle not just the surface details of the character, but explores his psyche. It portrays him as, frankly, kind of a dick and also as a man of unflinching honour. The Batman of Arkham Knight is a complex, contradictory figure, a hero with real depth and dimension, and we get to wear the iconic cowl for one last mind-boggling night of mayhem. Miss out on that? You must be joking.	Read review
Everyeye.it	Francesco Serino	9 / 10	06-19-2015	In short, Arkham Kinght would have needed only a little more inspiration, while he does not lack innovations, quantity and glance.	Read review
Forbes	Erik Kain	7 / 10	07-20-2015	For my part, I'm glad to have played it and had quite a fun time doing so, though I think I would be happier if I'd purchased at a discounted rate. I give the game a Hold on my Buy/Sell/Hold rating scale. Even though I do believe the strong story and slick graphics make up for many of the game's problems, the disappointing Batmobile is very nearly a deal-breaker. Certainly it means I will likely not be playing the game a second time.	Read review
Game Debate	Stuart Thomas	8 / 10	10-31-2015	So OK. I know I'm supposed to be frothing at the mouth. I know that something I was really looking forward to was passed off to me in an unfinished, slapdash state, and if there'd been less in the way of public outcry Warner would have happily taken the money and run. But after all the grief, and all the misery, there's a really special game hidden here. A tightly-scripted, well-paced superhero simulator that captures the attention to detail that Gotham City deserves with care and respect. If you're still willing to give it another chance, I doubt you'll really be disappointed.	Read review
Game Informer	Andrew Reiner	9.5 / 10	06-19-2015	Outside of a couple of irritations, this is one of the most enjoyable Batman stories I've experienced	Read review
Game Rant	Anthony Taormina	4.5 / 5 stars	07-06-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is a fitting end to Rocksteady Studios' trilogy with a mature story and gorgeous visuals, but one flaw holds it back from being perfect	Read review
Game Revolution	Anthony LaBella	4 / 5 stars	06-28-2015	Unfortunately, Arkham Knight doesn't deliver the Batmobile in small doses, and it turns out to be the most intrusive part of the experience. At least the rest of the game makes up for the Batmobile and the occasional narrative misstep.	Read review
GameCrate	Quibian Salazar-Moreno	9.8 / 10	07-01-2015	The Batman Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios ends with Batman: Arkham Knight and the result is a fantastic adventure in the gritty streets of Gotham, clashing with super villains and saving a city you love. Be the Batman, indeed.	Read review
GameGrin	Andrew Duncan	9 / 10	07-03-2015	It has detective bits, it has crime fighting bits and it has creepy bits	Read review
Gameplanet	Ben Allan	8.5 / 10	07-06-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is a visual treat. This sets a high standard the gameplay and story largely match, and the result is a closing chapter that's easy to recommend.	Read review
Gamers Heroes	Johnny Hurricane	8 / 10	07-07-2015	It isn’t hard to find out who the Arkham Knight is and that is a bummer. Although I figured him out, a few other parts of the story still got me. Overall this is one of the better Batman games in the Arkham series. This will easily be a Game of the Year contender. If you are a Batman fan or a Arkham fan, pick this one up!	Read review
GameSkinny	B. Chambers	10 / 10	07-06-2015	WARNING: Spoilers are contained in this review] Be the Batman and take on all of the comic villains in a dark open world.	Read review
GameSpot	Kevin VanOrd	7 / 10	06-18-2015	Arkham Knight is another slick and enjoyable Batman adventure, though what it brings to the series' table is not always for the best.	Read review
GamesRadar+	Samuel Roberts	4 / 5 stars	06-19-2015	An ambitious and successful end to Rocksteady's trilogy, with a standard-setting open world you must experience. A superior main story and less Batmobile combat would've made a huge difference.	Read review
GameWatcher	Chris Capel	8 / 10	10-28-2015	Arkham Knight isn't perfect, and it's not messing with our Game of the Year awards after all, but it's still a very enjoyable Batman game	Read review
GameZone	Mike Splechta	10 / 10	06-25-2015	Batman's biggest, best, most polished game yet. Rocksteady created a masterpiece that really lets you BE the Batman.	Read review
Gaming Nexus	Jeremy Duff	8 / 10	07-23-2015	In the end, Arkham Knight proves to be an excellent new chapter in the Arkham franchise. The story is absolutely fantastic, as is most of the gameplay, just prepare to be inundated with constant tank battles.	Read review
GamingBolt	Ravi Sinha	9 / 10	07-14-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight may not have been the conclusion everyone expected but it's still an all-round excellent open world action adventure that brings the trilogy to a satisfying close. Not all of its mechanics gel together well but what works makes for a compelling play-through.	Read review
GamingTrend	Ron Burke	100 / 100	08-25-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight serves as a perfect example of novelization done correctly. Titan Books partnered with the right author, and the results simply couldn't be better. If you are a Batman fan, and can't get enough of the Arkham Knight story arch, I highly recommend this book.	Read review
Geeks Under Grace	Phil Goins	8.5 / 10	07-19-2015	Arkham Knight is a great end to a fantastic series and is definitely a contender for game of the year.	Read review
Giant Bomb	Brad Shoemaker	4 / 5 stars	06-26-2015	Rocksteady's gorgeous-looking third Arkham game refines its open-world format a bit and lets you drive a whole hell of a lot of Batmobile.	Read review
God is a Geek	Adam Cook	10 / 10	06-19-2015	A fitting end to a phenomenal trilogy. Rocksteady have created one of the best comic-book games ever made.	Read review
Guardian	Sam White	5 / 5 stars	06-24-2015	Arkham Knight triumphs as a richly empowering comic book fantasy that sees its hero fail almost as much as he succeeds, making him the most believable, the most occasionally unlikeable, and ultimately the most heroic he's ever been.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Edward Dang	4 / 5 stars	06-28-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is a dense and enthralling action-adventure game with a winding, if predictable, story that does make you feel like the Batman both inside and outside the Batmobile. There are too many Batmobile gameplay segments, however, making this predominantly similar in theme to that Batmobile-focused Batman arcade game.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Alberto Lloret	95 / 100	06-19-2015	‎Rocksteady has achieved it again and signs an unforgettable story and reinvents its own style of play with the perfect integration of the Batmobile in the development. And, as if that were not enough, all adorned with heart attack graphics.‎	Read review
IBTimes UK	Ben Skipper	3.5 / 5 stars	07-01-2015	Playing as Batman has never felt better, but Rocksteady's kitchen sink approach gets in the way. A textbook example of why less is more.	Read review
IGN	Dan Stapleton	9.2 / 10	06-19-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is an impressive game on almost every level, with non-stop variety and great action.	Read review
IGN Italy	Alessandro Zampini	9 / 10	06-22-2015	While changing a lot because of the Batmobile, Batman: Arkham Knight is the worthy conclusion of the Rocksteady trilogy.	Read review
IGN Spain	David Soriano	9.4 / 10	06-25-2015	In the explosive finale to the Arkham series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect.	Read review
Impulsegamer	Edwin Millheim	5 / 5 stars	06-27-2015	Batman Arkham Knight is another success story for Rocksteady Studios who once again create one of the most flawless Batman experiences to date that really dwarfs what came before it. Sure it has some parallels to the previous game but the new tweaks, challenges and storyline really takes this franchise to a new level and good luck to any other developer who tries to make the next instalment of a superhero game. Beautifully presented, slick gameplay and a storyline that in my books is better than the recent films, Batman Arkham Knight is a fitting way to end this franchise on a true high!	Read review
Kill Screen	David Chandler	65 / 100	07-02-2015	So, clad in his shiny new cyber-armor, Batman descends on his city and hops into his vehicle, and I'd like to believe that there's a substantive core underneath those mechanical interlocking plates. Arkham Knight, however, remains uninterested in this prospect, preferring to dwell on this new slate of tools rather than sharpening the dependable ones. Unfortunately, the game's fascination with his devices provides a reading of Batman as shallow and flashy as the sheen on all those wonderful toys.	Read review
Kotaku	Kirk Hamilton	Recommended	01-31-2017	A great Batman story that keeps everything that has made this series great, while adding something less great.	Read review
LevelUp	Angielo Martinez	9.8 / 10	06-24-2015	‎Rocksteady bids farewell to the Batman franchise with a masterpiece, its best game to date. Each element feels like a love letter to both Batman and the fans, and the amount of fan service is ridiculous; the developers knew how to touch our most sensitive fibers and exploit them to the fullest. ‎‎Batman: Arkham Knight‎‎ is the perfect conclusion of an excellent saga and goes as it came: surprising us and leaving us with great satisfaction. We can only say 'thank you, Rocksteady for letting us be Batman one last time'.‎	Read review
Marooners' Rock	Ahmed Al-Sheikh	9.9 / 10	06-29-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is the conclusion of this epic series, and it definitely goes out with a bang. This may be the biggest showcase of what the new generation of games can do, and is definitely the ultimate Dark Knight gaming experience. Whether you're a long time fan of the Batman or not, this game has something for everyone.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	Roger Hargreaves	7 / 10	06-23-2015	Less consistent than the previous games, and the Batmobile is a surprisingly unwelcome addition, but even as the worst of the Arkham titles this is still a superior superhero adventure.	Read review
New Game Network	Ben Thomas	85 / 100	10-30-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight expands brilliantly on its predecessors with a massive city and a Batmobile that serves many roles.	Read review
NZGamer	Angus Deacon	9.6 / 10	06-28-2015	Buy Arkham Knight. Become the Batman. You won't be disappointed.	Read review
Paste Magazine	Cameron Kunzelman	7.5 / 10	07-02-2015	Arkham Knight translates a very particular kind of Batman into a very particular kind of game, and when the developers are short-circuiting your play experience to tell a good story, there are some unthinkably good moments. When they are going through the motions of combat and high-concept comic bookery, there are some unbelievably terrible and laughable moments. Despite wading through the latter, my memories of the former are grand enough that I think they're worth getting to.	Read review
PC Gamer	Andy Kelly	70 / 100	10-30-2015	An entertaining superhero power fantasy, let down by awful Batmobile combat, a laughable villain, and serious performance issues.	Read review
PC Invasion	Tim McDonald	6 / 10	11-02-2015	Porting issues aside, Batman: Arkham Knight is a decent enough game. It's not the spectacular swansong we hoped for from Rocksteady, but it's another solid	Read review
PCWorld	Hayden Dingman	3 / 5 stars	10-28-2015	Playing as Batman? Awesome. Playing as Batman through repetitive, empty missions? Less awesome. Playing as the Batmobile? Awful.	Read review
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette	Max Parker	10 / 10	06-26-2015	What Rocksteady games has accomplished with the "Arkham" series is nothing short of historic for video games. This used to be a medium where games based on comic book heroes were comparable to the quality of games based on movies. Some may have had decent action or gameplay, but games based on comic heroes always lacked the depth that was found in the source material. The "Arkham" series found that depth that is essential to any great Batman story, and then built some of the most satisfying gameplay in the action genre. "Arkham Knight" is the perfect sendoff for their work; the perfect exclamation point. Batman's "Arkham" story has come to a close. Let us celebrate what it has given world of video games.	Read review
Player.One	Scott Craft	8 / 10	06-29-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is not a perfect game but even horrendous vehicle mechanics can't overshadow what has to be one of the best video games to debut this year.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Neil Bolt	9 / 10	08-28-2019	Arkham Knight has some flaws, but they generally pale in comparison to the wondrous spectacle Rocksteady serves us up. A fine end to the Arkham trilogy.	Read review
Polygon	Justin McElroy	10 / 10	06-18-2015	Arkham Knight is Batman perfected	Read review
Post Arcade (National Post)	Chad Sapieha	9 / 10	06-28-2015	It leans a little too heavily on the (admittedly awesome) Batmobile, but Rocksteady's final Arkham game is one for the books	Read review
Press Start	Mehdi Zadnane	9 / 10	06-29-2015	Ending a trilogy in the videogame industry can be as tedious as it is in filmmaking, but Rocksteady has managed to deliver a narratively comprehensive and engaging experience that is accessible to both returning and new players. Experiences may vary when it comes to variety in gameplay, but ultimately Batman: Arkham Knight succeeds in what every superhero game wants to do: make us feel like we’re actually the hero in question. This may be the last we’ll see of Rocksteady and Batman in a while, but if anything they’ve managed to go out with a bang, which is already quite a feat by itself.	Read review
Push Square	Ben Tarrant	8 / 10	06-27-2015	It's a superior game that plays brilliantly, and certainly stands in a league of its own in the Arkham line-up for the most part, but it simply doesn't leave your jaw agape like Arkham City seemed to manage with such ease and finesse.	Read review
Reno Gazette-Journal	Jason Hidalgo	9 / 10	07-08-2015	Despite its issues, however, Arkham Knight is a great addition to the series overall thanks to excellent visuals and presentation, solid storytelling and tight gameplay. If this is indeed Rocksteady's swansong for the Arkham series, the developer will be ending it on a great note by serving up one of the best games of the new console generation or any console generation, for that matter.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Adam Smith	Recommended	10-30-2015	If the game itself were as much of a mess as the port, I'd happily ignore the whole thing but Rocksteady are still capable of spectacle and style. Given the choice of one big budget collectathon series a year, and that's often all I can find time for, I'd pick Arkham almost every time.	Read review
Shacknews	Josh Hawkins	7 / 10	06-24-2015	However, every positive–the twisting storyline, the iconic villains, and the superb combat–are undermined by other factors. Mediocre acting, rough dialogue, and overuse of the Batmobile, leave Batman: Arkham Knight that much less cohesive than its predecessors.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	Lexuzze Tablante	7.3 / 10	07-08-2015	Overall, Batman Arkham Knight is still a great game despite its optimization issues. I already used Rocksteady's configuration advice for graphics and it already gave me a great experience in the gameplay. The story was spectacular, graphics were great even on Low how much more if we can set it on High after Rocksteady fixes the game, and the overall experience was fantastic. Batman Arkham Knight is a game where players can now experience what a Batman game should be and the epic conclusion of the Batman Arkham franchise.	Read review
Slant Magazine	Justin Clark	4 / 5 stars	06-28-2015	Even with all the gadgets, all the exhilaration of success, its greatest achievement is in making it feel like it just might not be enough.	Read review
Softpedia	Andrei Dobra	5.5 / 10	06-24-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is a decent entry in the series that, while innovative in some areas, is weighed down by the cumbersome Batmobile. Once the huge PC performance issues are solved by Rocksteady, it certainly has the potential for an enjoyable experience. Until then, though, our verdict is to skip it.	Read review
TechnoBuffalo	Joey Davidson	Recommended	07-02-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is another exceptional effort for the Caped Crusader from Rocksteady. It's not perfect, but it's a whole lot of fun.	Read review
TechRaptor	Shaun Joy	8.5 / 10	06-29-2015	It stumbles with the Batmobile, but the writing and Predator gameplay make up for it.	Read review
Telegraph	Tom Hoggins	4 / 5 stars	07-15-2015	There it is again. The feeling. I'm Batman. This is what has made —and continues to make— Rocksteady's Arkham series so good. Knight, for all its foibles and frustrations, consistently gives you that injection of adrenaline. It is supposed to be Rocksteady's final Batman game and you get the impression this is a developer pushing the absolute limits of its series, perfecting it in some areas... breaking it in others.	Read review
The Angry Joe Show	Joe Vargas	6 / 10	07-09-2015	Video Review	Read review
The Digital Fix	Andrew Phillips	8 / 10	07-21-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is a very good game, held back from greatness by some odd design decisions.	Read review
The Escapist	Jonathan Bolding	4.5 / 5 stars	06-21-2015	The core gameplay of Arkham Knight is nearly flawless, and most players won't even notice my problems with story or dialogue.	Read review
The Jimquisition	Jim Sterling	10 / 10	06-23-2015	The frankly embarrassing state of the PC version pushes things over the edge, however, turning a passable action game into something that really should be avoided for the foreseeable future. While it's still playable, and even enjoyable in a fair few instances, its baseline problems combined with the PC's unique setbacks make Arkham Knight fit for the price drop list.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Aran Suddi	8 / 10	06-25-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight isn't the crown jewel in the Arkham series, that remains in Asylum's honour, but it is still a good game in its own right.	Read review
ThisGenGaming	ThisGenGaming	9 / 10	06-30-2015	Is Batman Arkham Knight the best in the series? You know what I really think it has eclipsed the previous two games made by Rocksteady which were both great games in their own right. I feel the changes made along with this being a current gen experience along with an epic finale helped make it the best of the trilogy. The only serious issue I have with this game is the overuse of the Batmobile. If you are a fan of the Batman Arkham series then this is a must buy, and in my opinion the current Game Of The Year for 2015. There is still tough competition with such games as Fallout 4, Battlefront, and Metal Gear Solid V to come, but for now Batman Arkham Knight has safely secured that spot. Go buy it!	Read review
Toronto Sun	Steve Tilley	4.5 / 5 stars	06-23-2015	Still, Batman: Arkham Knight is a game that shows what can happen when an insanely talented development studio is completely invested in a fictional universe and has mastered the technology to bring it to life. We've become the Batman before, but never quite like this.	Read review
TrueAchievements	Dave Horobin	5 / 5 stars	07-03-2015	Batman Arkham Knight is a magnificent and fitting end to the Arkham series of games in every possible way. The city of Gotham is a huge, spectacular playground for you to explore, the story sucks you in despite it's inevitable outcome, and the combat and stealth elements that brought Arkham Asylum to everyone's attention have never been better.The game does have its faults; a couple of times it completely froze after navigating to the dashboard, framerate drops occur occasionally, and the Batmobile whilst brilliant for navigating the city is overused and repetitive in tank battles, but that can easily be forgiven when the rest of the experience is as good as it is. For anyone who likes Batman, the previous releases in the franchise, or open world games in general, Arkham Knight is an absolute must play, and offers a genuine reason for gamers who haven't yet made the jump to the new generation of consoles to seriously consider making the switch.	Read review
TrustedReviews	Stuart Andrews	4.5 / 5 stars	11-17-2015	It this is the end of the Arkham series, Rocksteady leaves it on a high note. This is an even bigger and more epic game than Arkham City, but one which luxuriates in the details and doesn't lose track of what makes the Dark Knight such a powerful protagonist. We could pick faults in the tedious Batmobile battling or the way the gameplay hasn't evolved, but that wouldn't do the game justice. Powerful, thrilling and ambitious, this is one of the best games on PS4 and Xbox One.	Read review
Twinfinite	Ishmael Romero	5 / 5 stars	06-26-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight manages to be a perfect example of what a solid AAA experience can offer, and it should not be missed under any circumstances. Even if you aren't a fan of the hero, or the world as you may have known it before, this is an experience that will help to define a generation of consoles, just like its predecessors did before it.	Read review
USgamer	Mike Williams	4 / 5 stars	06-19-2015	Rocksteady brings the story of its version of Batman to a satisfying conclusion. There's some moments of tedium to be found, but if you want to be the Batman, this is one of the best experiences available.	Read review
VGChartz	Joseph Trotter	Recommended	07-09-2015	Arkham Knight is very close to being brilliant.	Read review
VideoGamer	Simon Miller	10 / 10	06-18-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is the best Batman game ever made and a classic in its own right.	Read review
Washington Post	Christopher Byrd	Recommended	06-30-2015	As an open-world game,"Arkham Knight," on consoles at least, makes fabulous use of the Unreal 3 graphics engine, rendering Gotham in romantically grungy detail. This is the first Batman game that I've played that feels adequate to the comic book's legacy.	Read review
We Got This Covered	Chad Goodmurphy	4.5 / 5 stars	06-28-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight is a fantastic game that exudes fan service, as well as a great attention to detail. It's large, lengthy and a heck of a lot of fun, and is only marred by its own ambition.	Read review
Worth Playing	Redmond Carolipio	9 / 10	07-09-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight has been billed as the most complete Batman video game experience in existence, and it lives up to that billing in spades. There's almost	Read review
Xbox Achievements	Richard Walker	92 / 100	06-26-2015	An uncompromising, visionary conclusion to Rocksteady's Arkham trilogy, Batman: Arkham Knight is the world's greatest detective in the world's greatest superhero game. Even the presence of an overused Batmobile doesn't dampen the experience. It's simply incredible, hitting you like a batarang square in the face. Be the Batman? Yes, please.	Read review
ZTGD	Ken McKown	9 / 10	07-01-2015	Batman: Arkham Knight may mark the end of Rocksteady's trilogy, but it goes out with a bang. There is so much to love about it, it is easily in contention for one of the best of 2015. I am truly excited to see what the team is up to next, but their take on the Dark Knight has been the best, and this final entry is no exception.	Read review

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Batman: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady’s uniquely designed version of the Batmobile. The highly anticipated addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City. In this explosive finale, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city that he is sworn to protect, as Scarecrow returns to unite the super criminals of Gotham and destroy the Batman forever.

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