Batman: Arkham City is a third-person action-adventure game and is the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum, developed by Rocksteady Studios. The second game in the Batman: Arkham franchise, Arkham City was released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 in October 2011, Microsoft Windows in November 2011, Wii U in November 2012 and OSX in December 2012.
The story follows masked vigilante Batman aka Bruce Wayne as he fights off Gotham City's worst criminals, years after the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum. Mayor Quincy Sharp, under the influence of Hugo Strange, has declared Arkham Asylum no longer suitable for the criminals, instead giving them free reign of a guarded section of the city. Batman needs to watch over the city while also keeping his arch enemy, Joker, in check.
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Story
Batman: Arkham City takes place months after the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum. Warden of Arkham Asylum Quincy Sharp has become mayor of Gotham City and has declared the asylum unsuitable for Gotham's criminals and, under the influence of evil psychiatrist Hugo Strange, sections off a heavily guarded part of Gotham City for the criminals to have free reign of, employing TYGER Security to maintain control of the city.
Gameplay
Batman: Arkham City is a third-person action-adventure game that takes place in a large open-world. The game follows a main storyline, which may be completed at any pace. In addition, there are many subplots and side missions which may also be completed at any time.
Gadgets
The following pages detail the various gadgets found in Batman: Arkham City.
Locations
The following pages detail the major sections and buildings located throughout Arkham City.
- — Amusement Mle
- — Industrial District
- — Museum
- — Park Row
- — Subway
- — Steel Mill
- — The Bowery
- — Wonder City
Collectibles
Collectibles are small things scattered throughout the various locations in Arkham City. These are Riddles, Riddler Trophies, Breakable Objects (such as chattering teeth and balloons) and TYGER cameras. Finding or destroying these collectibles will gain experience for Batman.
Challenge Maps
Batman: Arkham City features a variety of different challenge maps. These challenge maps task players with completing specific goals withing a short period of time.
Media
The following pages cover the multiple different media coverage for this game, from concept art to game trailers.
- — Screenshots
- — Videos
- — Soundtrack
Editions
This page details the various bonus editions that were available for Batman: Arkham City.
DLC
This page outlines all of the DLC available for Batman: Arkham City.
Walkthrough
Thanks for checking out the official Gamewise guide to Arkham City! This guide includes all story levels, side missions, AR missions and even collectibles. For more information, see the sections listing below and if you have any questions, start a discussion on Brainwaves!
Achievements
The following pages detail the achievements and trophies found in Batman: Arkham City.
Cheats
Crime Alley is located just next to the Monarch Theater While youre in the alley look for two chalk outlines in a lit area and you should see some flowers and a tapenote left by Hugo Strange Stand near the rose and you should get an option to kneel do so and youll get the trophy
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Overview
Story
Gameplay
Gadgets
Batarang Batclaw Cryptographic Sequencer Disruptor Explosive Gel Freeze Blaster Freeze Cluster Grapnel Gun Line Launcher Remote Controlled Batarang Remote Electrical Charge Reverse Batarang Smoke Pellet Sonic Batarang
Locations
Amusement Mle Industrial District Museum Park Row Subway Steel Mill The Bowery Wonder City
Collectibles
Park Row The Amusement Mile The Bowery The Subway The Industrial District Steel Mill
Challenge Maps
Combat Challenges Predator Challenges Black Mask Hideout Freight Train Escape Iceberg Lounge Joker's Carnival
Media
Editions
Collector's Edition Steelbook Editions Game of the Year Edition Armored Edition
DLC
Walkthrough
Prologue The Batman The Steelmill Joker's Errand The Museum The League of Shadows The Cure Protocol 10 Immortality Epilogue Side Missions
Achievements
Xbox 360 Achievements PlayStation 3 Trophies Steam Achievements
