Jon Scarr
Cloud DosageBatman: Arkham Knight – Game Review
Published 2/12/2025
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84
+2 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 6/23/2015
Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, released in 2015. It is the final installment in the Arkham series. Players control Batman as he faces Scarecrow, who unites Gotham's criminals to destroy the Dark Knight. The mysterious Arkham Knight, a new adversary, aids Scarecrow in his plan. The game features open-world exploration, stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving. A key addition is the Batmobile, used for traversal and combat. The story explores Batman’s psychological struggles and the collapse of his alliances as Gotham spirals into chaos.
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- Rocksteady Studios
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- Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
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Critic avg
82
52 scored reviews
Total coverage
52
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0–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 52 scored reviews, with a 100-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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52 included scored reviews
90–10026 reviews · 50%
80–8915 reviews · 29%
70–796 reviews · 12%
Below 705 reviews · 10%
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PJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: Batman: Arkham Knight (Switch) - One Of The Worst Ports We've Ever Played
Published 12/8/2023
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30
-52 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeil Bolt
PlayStation UniverseBatman: Arkham Knight Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 8/28/2019
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalTim McDonald
PC InvasionPC Invasion Batman: Arkham Knight Review
Published 11/2/2015
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Score
60
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Smith
Rock Paper ShotgunRock Paper Shotgun Batman: Arkham Knight Review
Published 10/30/2015
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0
-82 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndy Kelly
PC GamerPC Gamer Batman: Arkham Knight Review
Published 10/30/2015
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalRon Burke
GamingTrendGamingTrend Batman: Arkham Knight Review
Published 8/25/2015
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100
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Leebody
Cubed3Cubed3 Batman: Arkham Knight Review
Published 7/30/2015
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Score
90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJeremy Duff
Gaming NexusGaming Nexus Batman: Arkham Knight Review
Published 7/23/2015
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalErik Kain
ForbesForbes Batman: Arkham Knight Review
Published 7/20/2015
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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