15 Years Later, Batman: Arkham City Remains Batman’s Last Gaming Masterpiece
Batman: Arkham City, released by Rocksteady in 2011, expanded the series from Arkham Asylum’s confined setting into an open section of Gotham. Its combat, stealth and gadgets helped establish a formula later used by superhero games such as Insomniac’s Spider-Man series, making it an influential title that remains widely praised.
The article argues that later Batman games have not surpassed it. Arkham Origins was described as a solid but imitative prequel, while Arkham Knight was criticised for its villains and heavy reliance on the Batmobile. The article says Arkham City reportedly sold more than 12 million copies, and that the newer Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight echoes what made the series successful.
In short
- Arkham City set a lasting standard for superhero games.
- Its combat and stealth influenced later titles, including Spider-Man.
- The article says it reportedly sold over 12 million copies.