Become the Dark Knight in a genuinely authentic Batman experience with advanced?? compelling gameplay on every level?? epic super-villain encounters and unexpected glimpses into Batman's tortured psychology
Play as Catwoman with her own storyline in the main game which is seamlessly interwoven with Batman's story arc
Experience advanced freeflow combat as Batman's melee abilities ratchet up to match that of AI enemies
Put new gadgets?? and new functionality for existing gadgets to work that expand the range of Batman's abilities
Encounter numerous characters from the Batman universe?? including Catwoman?? Two-Face?? Harley Quinn?? Penguin?? Hugo Strange?? Victor Zsasz?? Calendar Man?? The Joker?? The Riddler and others

Product Description

Arkham City?is an open world?action video game?that incorporates elements of stealth and predator tactics. All of the gadgets previously obtained in the first ga"t at the start of?Arkham City?(with the exception of the Ultra Batclaw?? which is replaced with the regular Batclaw and Sonic Batarangs). Most of them have improved or new capabilities; for example?? the Cryptographic Sequencer can also track signals?? the line launcher now has a feature that allows Batman to flip over and launch another zipline perpendicularly across?? switching directions?? the remote control Batarang now has a built in brake and boost?? and the grappling gun can now be used while gliding to boost Batman further up into the air. Four additional gadgets have been revealed: smoke pellets to confuse armed enemies when spotted by them?? the Remote Electrical Charge which is a sniper-like taser gun used to power generators and shock enemies?? ice grenades used to freeze enemies and make pathways through water?? and a balled rope for tying up enemies. The game incorporates more puzzle elements; the use of Batman's " Mode"?? which highlights elements such as enemy skeletons and clues on-screen?? is used to perform forensic activities such as tracing the origin of a sniper round.

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Batman: Arkham City is third-person Action-Adventure game that delivers an authentic Dark Knight experience rooted in an original and engrossing story as well as a combination of melee combat?? stealth?? investigative and speed-based challenge gameplay. A sequel to 2009's Batman: Arkham Asylum?? Arkham City features the full range of classic enemies seen in the previous game?? in addition to Catwoman?? who is a playable character and has her own storyline in the new release. Additional features include: a range of new gadgets?? an increased number of possible melee opponents and a range of movement options for Batman that include leaping?? sliding?? gliding and the grapple hook.

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The Ultimate Experience of the Dark Knight

Developed by Rocksteady Studios?? Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense?? atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum?? sending players soaring into Arkham City?? the new maximum security "" for all of Gotham City's thugs?? gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. The game features an unique combination of melee combat?? stealth?? investigative and speed-based challenge gameplay. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City?? this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe?? as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

Batman taking a huge swing at an equally huge baddie in Batman: Arkham City
An authentic Dark Knight video game adventure that picks up where Arkham Asylum left off.
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