Batman: Arkham City - Armored Edition
2012
- hack and slash/beat 'em up
- adventure
- action
- stealth
- open world
- single player
The story
"Batman: Arkham City -- Armored Edition contains all of the content from Batman: Arkham City, including all available downloadable content, and introduces Battle Armored Tech (B.A.T.) Mode and the new Armored Suits for both Batman and Catwoman. Fans can become the Dark Knight like never before with the upgraded battle suit that gives players an additional power-up by allowing them to build kinetic energy during combat. When activated, players enter B.A.T. mode and dole out more damage than previously possible. The Wii U GamePad provides instant access to the wrist-mounted Batcomputer throughout the game, allowing players to use the touch screen to seamlessly select objectives, choose their gadget, track forensic evidence, upgrade their gear, detonate explosive gel, and more, all while remaining immersed in the action. Additionally, all gadgets have been reimagined to utilize the power of the GamePad, offering an unprecedented level of accuracy when using the Batarang and scanning for clues."
What it’s like
Night-drenched Gotham rendered in cold blues, sickly greens and the orange glow of street lamps, with the sprawling walled district of Arkham City stacked in grimy tiers under a perpetual smog-grey sky. Rain-slick rooftops, gargoyle silhouettes and dramatic dark-and-light contrast give it a gothic comic-book staging, while the score swells with brass and strings during fights and drops to ambient hum and distant sirens between them. The mood is brooding and kinetic: long stretches of gliding over the city alternate with rhythmic, choreographed brawling in which each punch lands with a crisp, weighty thud. Violence is frequent and stylised, with plenty of fists, batons and gadget takedowns, but blood is minimal and the tone stays comic-operatic rather than harrowing; there is some menace and some brutal villain posturing, and gunfire and threats are common. Its anti-hero arcs, a prison-city full of cruel guards and loyal-but-wary allies, suit players who enjoy sustained tension and power fantasy. Best for a long solo evening, or for fans of superhero action who like to explore a dense, atmospheric world at their own pace.
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