Batman: Arkham Asylum (Game of the Year Edition)

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Format: PlayStation 3

Manufacturer: WHV Games

Mfg Part#: 50108

Buy.com Sku: 214870212

UPC: 788687501088

UPC 14: 00788687501088

Buy.com Sales Rank: 4928

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In Batman: Arkham Asylum the player assumes the role of Batman as he delivers The Joker to Arkham Asylum. There, the imprisoned super-villains have set a trap and an immersive combat gaming experience unfolds. With an original script penned by Emmy Award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini, the game brings the universe of DC Comics' detective to life!

Expanding the gameplay of the original boxed edition, the Batman: Arkham Asylum -- Game of the Year Edition comes with all six previously released Downloadable Content Challenge Maps on disc, giving players further opportunity to hone their combat skills. Gamers can face-off against Arkham Asylum's toughest inmates in some of the iconic environs from the game such as the infamous Crime Alley and the insane Scarecrow Nightmare. The Game of the Year Edition also offers a play-in-3D option compatible with all standard and high definition TV sets.

"Batman: Arkham Asylum is the ultimate Batman experience, hands down.  Edwin Millheim, ImpulseGamer.com
"If you're a Batman fan, this is the best treatment the World's Greatest Detective has ever received in videogame form...  Ryan Scott, GameSpy.com
"[Batman: Arkham Asylum] is very nearly the perfect game. This game is as close to 100% as I've ever seen.  Phil Soletsky, GameOverOnline.com

Features

	Become the Invisible Predator with Batman's fear takedowns and unique vantage point system to move without being seen and hunt enemies.
	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.
	Enjoy Complete Superhero Freedom in the environment with the use of Batman's grapple to get to any place you can see, jump from any height and glide in any direction.
	Experience What it's Like to be Batman using Batarangs, explosive gel aerosol, The Batclaw, sonar resonator and the line launcher.
	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.
	Face Off Against Gotham's Greatest Villains including The Joker, Harley Quinn, Victor Zsasz and Killer Croc.
	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.
	Unlock More Secrets by Completing Hidden Challenges in the world and develop and customize equipment by earning experience points.
	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.

Features

	Product Type	Software
	Manufacturer Part Number	1000150450
	Manufacturer Website Address	www.warnerbros.com
	Manufacturer	Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc
	Product Name	Batman: Arkham Asylum
	Brand Name	WB
	License Pricing	Standard
	License Type	Complete Product
	License Quantity	1 User
	Platform Support	PlayStation 3
	Features	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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
	Software Name	Batman: Arkham Asylum
	Software Sub Type	Action/Adventure Game
	ESRB Rating	T (Teen 13+)
	PEGI Rating	Not Applicable

Tech Specs

	Product Type	Software
	Manufacturer Part Number	1000150450
	Manufacturer Website Address	www.warnerbros.com
	Manufacturer	Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc
	Product Name	Batman: Arkham Asylum
	Brand Name	WB
	License Pricing	Standard
	License Type	Complete Product
	License Quantity	1 User
	Platform Support	PlayStation 3
	Features	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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
	Package Type	Retail
	Software Name	Batman: Arkham Asylum
	Software Sub Type	Action/Adventure Game
	Upgrade Information	Not Applicable
	Software Main Type	Game
	ESRB Rating	T (Teen 13+)
	PEGI Rating	Not Applicable
	Rating Descriptor	Alcohol Reference
Tobacco Reference
Blood
Mild Language
Suggestive Themes
Violence
	Single Player Support	Yes
	Release Date	2009 August

Professional Reviews

IGN.com 9 of 10
It's not often that I'm conflicted about a game. Don't get me wrong, review scores are in the eye of the beholder so I'm sure there are plenty of times that you've read something I have written and not agreed with me. I mean that it's rare for me to play a game during a demo and not have a solid idea of what the final product is going to be. I played bits of Batman: Arkham Asylum a few times before I finally got a copy to review, and I always found myself coming away with mixed feelings. I enjoyed the combat and attacking from the shadows, but the pacing seemed off and Batman's movements seemed stiff. Could Rocksteady really pull everything together to deliver on one of DC Comics' biggest franchises?...After having beaten the game, I can tell you the answer is most certainly "Yes."...This system is great. I felt empowered as I knocked these creeps down, grabbed their bats and slammed them back into the attackers. I'm sure it sounds like the process could get repetitive, but the crooks start using tasers and knives eventually, and that leads to you having to fight them in a different way and avoid simply spamming your mouse; you need to get behind the taser-packing guys to strike and daze the knife dudes before socking them in the jaw...As you ping-pong off people with your savage attacks, a combo meter tallies your strikes on the left side of the screen. As long as each of your attacks is landing (Don't mash the buttons; pick your shots.) and you're not getting hit (Reverse, Master Bruce!), the combo count keeps climbing. I'm sure it sounds simple, but you'd be surprised how good you have to be to link together massive combos. If you can get the count up to eight (five with an upgrade), you can do special moves once you've unlocked them, and I can tell you that I don't do special moves all that often...Batman: Arkham Asylum is the greatest comic book videogame of all time. This is an adult Dark Knight story that is well-told, packs some truly fun gameplay elements, has topnotch voice talent, and feel like it's part of Batman canon. If I have to nitpick, I wish the cutscenes looked better as they can distract from the tale and that the AI was a bit more responsive, but those are tiny flaws that shouldn't distract from the big picture...Rocksteady nailed what Batman is supposed to feel like. Fans, rejoice. - Greg Miller

Product Attributes

ESRB Rating:		T (Teen)
Game Genre:		Action / Adventure

Batman: Arkham Asylum (Game of the Year Edition)

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