Batman: Arkham Asylum
About the Game
Batman: Arkham Asylum is a third-person action game set in Gotham City’s infamous psychiatric facility for criminals, Arkham Asylum. The narrative begins with Batman escorting the Joker back to the institution after his latest capture, only for the Clown Prince of Crime to escape and orchestrate a takeover of the asylum with the help of its inmates. Trapped inside, Batman must restore order, stop the Joker’s plans, and face some of his most dangerous adversaries, including Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, and Scarecrow. At its core, the gameplay blends exploration, stealth, detective work, and free-flowing combat.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Players guide Batman across the asylum’s interconnected areas - ranging from cell blocks and medical wings to underground caverns - using acrobatics, gadgets, and detective skills to progress. Combat is based on a rhythmic counter-and-strike system, encouraging fluid chains of attacks against multiple enemies at once. Stealth segments allow Batman to stalk guards from the shadows, using vents, gargoyles, and line-of-sight tricks to silently eliminate threats. Detective vision highlights objects of interest, interactive clues, and enemy awareness, helping players plan their approach. Progression comes through an upgrade system, where experience earned in combat or exploration can unlock new moves, increased health, or enhanced gadget capabilities.
Batman’s arsenal includes staples like the grappling hook, Batarangs, explosive gel, and zipline, each of which expands traversal and puzzle-solving options. The asylum itself is packed with secrets, including 240 "riddles" (hidden trophies and challenges) left behind by the Riddler, environmental puzzles, and lore entries that expand Gotham’s backstory. Bonus modes outside the story campaign provide timed combat and stealth challenges for players to master.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Batman: Arkham Asylum | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Eidos Interactive Limited | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rocksteady Studios Ltd | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Eidos, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Shanghai Mineloader Software Co., Ltd. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RedJade Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Mobility Art Studios Pvt Ltd | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Eidos Interactive Limited | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rocksteady Studios Ltd | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Eidos SARL | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Shanghai Mineloader Software Co., Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RedJade Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Mobility Art Studios Pvt Ltd | France | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Eidos Interactive Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Rocksteady Studios Ltd | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Shanghai Mineloader Software Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RedJade Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Mobility Art Studios Pvt Ltd | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | RAD Game Tools, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Friends | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Chat | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Rocksteady Studios | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Warner Bros | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-25 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2009-08-28 | France | MobyGames |
| 2009-08-28 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2009-08-28 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2009-08-25 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 25, 2009 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 28, 2009 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 788687200660 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 70334863 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5021290037205 | France | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5021290037182 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1802893794 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| upc | 788687200660 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B001E8VB3C | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 70334863 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 788687200820 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 788687200837 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 788687200875 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 788687200677 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 788687200868 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5021290037199 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5021290037199 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5087290037799 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
