Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition

Item: Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Rating: 91
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-01-24

Summary

Fluid and addictive combat system
Outstanding story and memorable characters
Iconic voice acting enhances experience
Overemphasis on Riddler content
Repetitive and tedious side missions
Technical issues on modern systems

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Emotions

Frustration19%Satisfaction15%Excitement15%Admiration10%Enjoyment7%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 51%
Unhelpful reviews: 49%
Protest reviews: 0%

91%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
9%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 1189
Negative points: 353
Gameplay points: 860
Perf. points: 54
Rec. points: 143
Misc points: 9

Point	Description	Importance
Fluid and Addictive Combat Description The Freeflow combat system is lauded for its fluidity, depth, and responsiveness, allowing for smooth combos and counterattacks. It is considered one of the best combat systems in gaming. Importance 97%	The Freeflow combat system is lauded for its fluidity, depth, and responsiveness, allowing for smooth combos and counterattacks. It is considered one of the best combat systems in gaming.	97%
Outstanding Story and Characters Description The narrative is widely praised for its emotional depth, engaging twists, and strong character development, particularly Hugo Strange, Joker, and Mr. Freeze. The story is described as a masterpiece that captures the essence of Batman. Importance 85%	The narrative is widely praised for its emotional depth, engaging twists, and strong character development, particularly Hugo Strange, Joker, and Mr. Freeze. The story is described as a masterpiece that captures the essence of Batman.	85%
Iconic Voice Acting Description Mark Hamill’s Joker and Kevin Conroy’s Batman are highlighted as legendary performances, elevating the narrative and emotional impact of the game. Importance 70%	Mark Hamill’s Joker and Kevin Conroy’s Batman are highlighted as legendary performances, elevating the narrative and emotional impact of the game.	70%
Massive Improvement Over Predecessor Description The game is seen as a significant upgrade from Arkham Asylum in nearly every aspect, including combat, story, open-world design, and graphics. Importance 70%	The game is seen as a significant upgrade from Arkham Asylum in nearly every aspect, including combat, story, open-world design, and graphics.	70%
Playable Characters Variety Description The inclusion of playable characters like Catwoman, Robin, and Nightwing adds fresh gameplay mechanics and extends the game’s appeal beyond Batman’s perspective. Importance 69%	The inclusion of playable characters like Catwoman, Robin, and Nightwing adds fresh gameplay mechanics and extends the game’s appeal beyond Batman’s perspective.	69%
Strong Atmosphere and Soundtrack Description The dark, melancholic atmosphere of Gotham and the heroic, emotional soundtrack are frequently highlighted as key elements that enhance immersion. Importance 68%	The dark, melancholic atmosphere of Gotham and the heroic, emotional soundtrack are frequently highlighted as key elements that enhance immersion.	68%
Memorable Boss Fights Description Boss battles, particularly with Mr. Freeze and Ra’s Al Ghul, are praised for their uniqueness, challenge, and integration into the story. Importance 67%	Boss battles, particularly with Mr. Freeze and Ra’s Al Ghul, are praised for their uniqueness, challenge, and integration into the story.	67%
Bold Narrative Choices Description The game’s story, including the portrayal of Joker’s death and the exploration of Batman’s identity, is praised for its boldness and emotional impact. Importance 67%	The game’s story, including the portrayal of Joker’s death and the exploration of Batman’s identity, is praised for its boldness and emotional impact.	67%
Engaging Side Missions Description Side quests, such as Riddler’s challenges and missions with villains like Deadshot and Hush, are well-designed and add significant depth and replayability to the game. Importance 15%	Side quests, such as Riddler’s challenges and missions with villains like Deadshot and Hush, are well-designed and add significant depth and replayability to the game.	15%
Well-Designed Easter Eggs Description The game includes numerous easter eggs and references to Batman lore, adding depth and enjoyment for comic fans and long-time players. Importance 14%	The game includes numerous easter eggs and references to Batman lore, adding depth and enjoyment for comic fans and long-time players.	14%
Affordable and High Value Description The Game of the Year edition, frequent sales, and low system requirements make the game accessible and a great value for its content. Importance 9%	The Game of the Year edition, frequent sales, and low system requirements make the game accessible and a great value for its content.	9%
High Replay Value Description The game offers extensive replayability through New Game Plus, challenge maps, collectibles, and multiple playable characters, ensuring long-term engagement. Importance 7%	The game offers extensive replayability through New Game Plus, challenge maps, collectibles, and multiple playable characters, ensuring long-term engagement.	7%

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