Should i get arkham city

Age doesn't matter too much anyway. While there is games that are dated by modern standards, but great gameplay is timless. Deus Ex, for example, was ugly'ish back then when it first got released, doesn't look better all the years later but the gameplay, well, great gameplay is timeless.

What about going further back? Commander Keen is still as playable in as it was upon release! Good games don't lose relevance only because time passes by. Last edited by ReBoot ; 9 Feb am. Originally posted by Truxton :. All the Arkham games are top tier gameplay and storywise. Sure they have aged a bit but there's only a few games that aged that well. I'd wait for a sale. Definetly a "must buy" from me.

I prefer Arkham Asylum, but City is a good game as well. Common Sense says While dark and violent, this superhero game is intriguing. Based on our expert review. Based on 34 reviews. Based on reviews. Add your rating. Parents say 34 Kids say Adult Written by JesseV April 28, Great Game I'm not a parent so I can't accurately deem what's inappropiate or not but I would just like to say that when Batman first appeared was a dark character and the only reason his character was "lightened up" during the '50s and '60s was because of the controversies involving comic books back then.

He was always intended to be a dark character, however, that does not mean that children cannot enjoy him. I think parents just need to know what and what not their children can handle. The story, graphics, voice cast, and all around gameplay of this game are amzing and it is definitely worth playing.

This title contains: Positive role models. This review Helped me decide 1. Had useful details 2. Read my mind 2. Report this review. Adult Written by wehavecook1es July 8, Epic Parents listen when I say this: Batman does not kill anyone. The violence is mostly bloodless and aside from that there's not much to worry about. Kids will begin to see that Batman is one of the best role models in gaming period.

I won't spoil the ending, but you should go out and get this game yourself. This title contains: Positive Messages. Positive role models. Read my mind 1. Well, there's one point out of the way, lets go onto the next. Had useful details. Parent of a 3, 4, and 6-year-old Written by Zero Tolerance February 9, Best superhero game ever Brief review, because this is a popular game that everyone should play, anyway. I could see how the "life nudes" sign is more than suggestive, but Harley Quinn and Catwoman in their outfits And in the winter, women are currently wearing yoga pants no matter how endowed they are.

May as well be a catsuit. Yes, there is language. The most offensive is the usage of "B," particularly in reference to Catwoman ironic, too because she's a CAT. The positive message, besides defeating evil, is the fact that Batman is one of FEW heroes, like Spider-Man, who does not lethal force under any circumstance. Had useful details 1. Read my mind.

Adult Written by NavyVet December 23, Surprisingly bad language in common use. As for violence, there is almost no blood in the actual combat, but blood can be seen around the map, though it isn't frequent at all. There is some dialogue that can be slightly suggestive, and some of the female characters outfits are slightly revealing ie: Poison Ivy, Catwoman, Harley Quinn Overall it's a fun game and you should let your kid play it.

Teen, 13 years old Written by Phoenix March 5, This title contains: Positive role models. Kid, 12 years old February 12, Its for anyone its a great game there are sometimes where j can get scary but its fine it shows Harly quinn and cat women so they sometimes show a little cleavage but its a good game.

Some suggestive themes Lets get this clear. You can always use the detective mode thats given in the game, that will tell you that anyone you fought has been knocked unconscious. As the title says, there are some suggestive themes. There is cursing in this game, but its only the A, B, and H word. Some characters do wear suggestive outfits and there are some sexual references.

Mainly between the female characters and random thugs. The violence on the other hand, is not bad at all. At worst youll see Batman getting shot or stabbed in between cutscenes. There are also drug references, however they are harmless, as it is usually just someone either smoking a cigarette or cigar. However, even when this happens, no blood is shown. Don't let what I have listed limit you from playing the game, as it is very complex and entertaining.

Kid, 10 years old October 26, Just not for people who get scared easily. There is mild language. Mostly Not very serious.

Batman is a great role model because no matter what happens in this game Batman refuses to kill. There is a tiny bit of sexual content mostly just some woman's suggestive costumes.

There is some alcohol mention and some smoking. There is violence but None of the good characters kill. Kid, 11 years old September 21, It does have some swears in but anyone who can watch Lord of the Rings or the Avengers it should be fine.

Teen, 14 years old Written by Wafflefan6 July 3, Great game for anyone who enjoys Batman In this game who play as the superhero Batman and who try to defeat the joker. Batman does not kill and only knocks the guys unconscious.

Teen, 15 years old Written by Moviefanatic June 18, The combat is very fluent, and you take on a larger variety of bosses than Asylum. Its counter-focused melee combat system was deservedly influential, on the surface lacking the frantic speed and necessary button presses of something like Devil May Cry, but gradually growing in complexity as they weave more of the Dark Knight's tools into your arsenal.

I've made this observation before on PCG, so apologies, but I remember feeling like Rocksteady had almost used this sequence from Batman Begins as their starting point for Batman's melee and stealth abilities in the Arkham games.

Rocksteady absolutely stuffed that place with history and detail, and I like that the more time you spend there, the more familiar it becomes. I also like how lean Asylum is compared to the sequels, with simpler combat and fewer sidequests. It feels more elegant and streamlined than the busy open-world games. Tom S: I liked the bit when you hit Bane with the Batmobile. That was some excellent Batman. Andy: For me, City is when the Arkham series really started to feel like a Batman simulator.

Being able to freely run, glide, and grapple around the rooftops of Gotham is brilliantly empowering, although I do find the constant chatter of bad guys in your ear massively annoying. Samuel: When City was released, I remember thinking, 'this is all I've ever wanted from a Batman game'. Like you say, Andy, being able to glide around and grapple felt fantastic, both of which were elements of limited usage in Asylum.

I loved the upgrades and momentum tweaks they made to the gliding—getting around that city felt phenomenal. It's also a very complete-feeling vision of Batman's universe, which I appreciate. Everyone from Mister Freeze to Calendar Man to Hush makes an appearance, complete with a not-embarrassing version of Robin.

The Mad Hatter sidequest is brilliantly trippy. Rocksteady just get why Batman is so cool. Hugo Strange is a tremendous and very specific choice of the apparent main villain, too, offering a menacing tonal contrast to the Joker in Asylum.

It makes for a stronger core Batman fantasy than in Asylum—now you're hunting high above the thugs, free to engage or ignore them.

Phil: I love any open-world game with good traversal. I even love Prototype, which I know is a bit rubbish. In some ways it's a baggier game—that's inevitable given the structure—but it still holds true to everything that made Asylum great, and offers, to my mind, a better roster of villains and a more interesting story. Tom S: The Mr. Freeze fight is ace, and an example of how Arkham City evolved beyond the ideas introduced in Arkham Asylum.

Some of the boss fights are absolute pants, though.