Batman Arkham City -

The story, written by veteran Paul Dini, centers on a massive walled off in the heart of Gotham City. Batman Arkham City: the bar that no game has reached

Batman: Arkham City is widely hailed by reviewers as the . Developed by Rocksteady Studios and released in 2011, it expanded on the "Metroidvania" roots of Arkham Asylum into a sprawling, open-world "sandbox" . Core Gameplay Mechanics Batman Arkham City

Players master a rhythm-based system of punches, counters, and gadgets to take down large groups of thugs. The story, written by veteran Paul Dini, centers

"Predator" sections require using vantage points, smoke bombs, and tactical strikes to pick off armed enemies. Core Gameplay Mechanics Players master a rhythm-based system

The flight mechanic, using the Batclaw to zip between buildings and gliding across rooftops, is described as a "pleasure" and highly satisfying. Narrative and Setting