Batman: Arkham Knight | Xbox One

About the Game

Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure and the fourth main game in the Batman: Arkham series based around the DC Comics superhero Batman. It marks the return of the original developer of the first two games. It is set one year after the events of the second game Batman: Arkham City . It starts when Scarecrow forces an evacuation of Gotham City by threatening to release a fear toxin.

Gameplay & Core Systems

Familiar game elements return, such as the many melee combat sections, the use of gadgets and stealth abilities, and detective skills to examine clues in the environment and solve puzzles. Gadgets are used both during combat and while exploring. They include batarangs (now also used as a way to explore the environment), the batclaw, a disruptor, an electrical charge gun, explosive gel, freeze blast, grapnel gun, a line-launcher, a remote hacking device, smoke pellets, a voice synthesizer etc. Exploration is largely done using long flights with the cape. An entirely new game element is the introduction of the batmobile as a playable vehicle for both exploration and combat.

Standout Features

• Arkham Knight: The title refers to a new villain called Arkham Knight who backs Scarecrow.
• Batsuit: He wears a militaristic Batsuit and an Arkham symbol on his chest.
• Arkham City: The game is set in an open world environment for Arkham City with main missions, side missions and the Riddler trophies that can be pursued freely.
• An entirely new game element is the introduction of the batmobile as a playable vehicle for both exploration and combat.
• While on foot it can be summoned right away and Batman is able to eject to go into flight without interruption.
• The car is bulletproof, can smash through obstacles and is equipped with weapons.
• There are two modes to control the vehicle: Battle or Pursuit.
• Pursuit is used mostly for transportation and driving challenges.

Modes & Ways to Play

There are two modes to control the vehicle: Battle or Pursuit.

Presentation & Atmosphere

Familiar game elements return, such as the many melee combat sections, the use of gadgets and stealth abilities, and detective skills to examine clues in the environment and solve puzzles. They include batarangs (now also used as a way to explore the environment), the batclaw, a disruptor, an electrical charge gun, explosive gel, freeze blast, grapnel gun, a line-launcher, a remote hacking device, smoke pellets, a voice synthesizer etc.