Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Want to feel old? Batman Arkham Asylum is a 14-year-old game. It's also, despite its age, still one of my absolute favourites. In the first part of this retrospective of the Arkham franchise, we'll explore how Rocksteady approached their first outing with the Dark Knight and whether this first attempt is somehow still the best Batman game ever made.

Yes, I'm suggesting that Arkham Asylum is better than its sequel, Arkham City. By the end of this review, I think you'll agree with me.

00:00 - Introduction
01:17 - Personal History
02:58 - Premise
05:58 - Combat
09:22 - Boss Fights
11:18 - Stealth
15:07 - Crime Scenes
16:02 - Gadgets
20:26 - Riddler Challenges
22:05 - Arkham Island
24:02 - Backtracking
26:29 - Plot and Pacing
30:46 - Failing as a Mental Health Care Provider
34:28 - Plot Holes
35:33 - Challenge Mode
38:07 - Version Comparison, PlayStation 3
40:08 - Version Comparison, PC
41:29 - Version Comparison, Return to Arkham Remaster
44:41 - Version Comparison, Upcoming Switch Version
45:23 - Version Comparison, Summary
46:17 - Final Thoughts

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