Cape, gadgets and Gotham: carried by the Arkham series, the Batman licence delivered the best superhero games. RomWize re-ranks the best instalments by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Batman Arkham City is even better than Asylum. Open Gotham City, playable Catwoman, extraordinary villain gallery with Two-Face, Penguin and Ra's al Ghul. Dense and masterful narrative. An absolute masterpiece."
"Batman Arkham City GOTY with all DLC including Harley Quinn's Revenge, the most complete version of an absolute masterpiece. Catwoman, Nightwing and Robin also playable. The ultimate Batman game."
"Batman Arkham Asylum revolutionised superhero games. Perfect rhythmic combat, exploration of the Gothic Asylum, unforgettable Joker, adult and dark atmosphere. A foundational masterpiece."
"Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY with all DLC, the most complete version of a masterpiece. Includes extra challenge maps and alternative costumes. The best way to (re)discover Arkham Asylum."
"WB Montréal pick up the Arkham torch and deliver an honest if unsurprising prequel. The roster of assassins fuels some great boss fights, the snowbound city looks lovely, and fans hungry for more will feel right at home."
"WayForward beat-em-up based on the Batman Brave and the Bold cartoon. Gorgeous WayForward animation, two-player co-op, varied levels. A genuine WayForward success, recommended for DC fans and modern 2D platformer enthusiasts."
"Sunsoft's portable Batman, adapted from Burton's film. Platforming, gadgets, Batmobile and Batwing sections. Naoki Kodaka's score holds its own despite the Game Boy chip. More ambitious than Return of the Joker, this is the Batman to pick on the system. Solid for its era."
"Enhanced Arkham City version with armor and GamePad use for gadgets. The original game remains excellent. WiiU integration is polished if not revolutionary. The best way to play one of the best Batmans on a Nintendo console."
"LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes is the best LEGO Batman with playable Superman and the full Justice League. First LEGO with open world, full voice acting and savoury humour. A peak of the LEGO series for DC fans."
