
Shrouded in mystery for months, the rumour mill continued to churn out titbits that a Dark Knight game was a reality. However, in the midst of it all another force rose up: Arkham Asylum from Rocksteady Studios. Set within the realms of the famous prison, all hell breaks loose when the captured Joker escapes and takes over the penitentiary, and guess what? There's only one man who can stop him! Being Gotham's protector, Batman stalks the corridors to bring the madman to justice.

Discover the best Batman Arkham games ranked from Asylum to Knight, including Origins, VR and more, with a focus on combat, story, and world design.

Batman: Arkham Asylum's powerful intro paves the way to an excellent gameplay experience, even almost 15 years later.

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