It's easy to take Arkham Asylum for granted because several games have tried to copy its formula, but it really is an amazing game. There's something about Arkham's combat system that has the right amount of depth without being too complicated, even when you're fully maxed out with gadgets and maneuvers. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts on City! Also, BATMAN 4 LIFE

I've actually never played anything of this series. I might give it a shot.

The post credit scene actually has 3 variations. It can be Croc’s hand, Scarecrow’s hand, or Bane’s hand. My theory is that the Scarecrow one is the canon one since we know he survives and later becomes the main villain of Knight

I know I'm late to the party but I'm JUST now playing this. Also great review man

14:54 It's almost certain that the rest of the Bat Family were keeping Gotham safe during Bruce's absence, as best they could.

This one has a feel to it that makes it my favourite in the series. I can't exactly explain what that feel is, it is just there. It feels like a comic book which I love so much

Do you know in the end credits scene, either Croc, Bane or Scarecrow can grab the titan?

As I mentioned hundreds of times this is my favourite game of all time and I'm glad now it's the 10 year anniversary it's getting all the love all over again

Brooooo I've been bringing up urban chaos for ages. That game was dope

When I bought the return to Arkham version of Asylum and city the game improved tenfold.

Damn this makes me wanna play this again, it’s been a very long time. Fantastic vid dude!

Much love, mate ❤. You explained perfectly why THIS is the ideal superhero game. Can't wait to see what you do with this series. Batman 4 Life!

I'm currently working my way through the Arkham Knight AR challenges and the New Game + mode, going for the "Gold" suit. I LOVE Arkham Knight and I'll never understand the hate it gets.. narratively it wasn't the best and sure the Batmobile Tank missions were a bit excessive, but everything else is NAILED down. Hell, even driving around in the Batmobile feels awesome (when it isn't a damn tank)

Batman 4 life! Also this may be just me, but aside from tweaks and added mechanics, Arkham Asylum is the best of the series. Yes, they other games allowed you to be Batman in Gotham City but the asylum is just more interesting and memorable. Especially after so may games going open world in the last decade. And the riddles in in Arkham Asylum were just fun easter eggs, the number of question mark trophies was reasonable and they were just a joy to find instead of being busy work to pad out game time.

So like I mentioned before, Arkham city was the 2nd game I ever obsessed over. I was in 6th grade when it came out. It’s the only reason I had a PlayStation. When I used to play it, I didn’t really get into the nuance of the combat. However, last fall (probs due to the Batman), I decided to play thru all of them. Once I got into asylum, I decided to get into learning the combat the real way. And it just hooked me in even more. The feeling when you get the flow and timing down, bouncing between enemies in a way that you know you’re in control instead of the game, just really makes it special. And it made the combat challenges even more fun trying to do it the right way. I feel like, while I think the others are just as fun, all the extra enemies and different things you’re having to juggle takes away from that direct combat at times. Again, I love the entire series, so I’m not trying to take away from it. (But I do wish they kept the move where you pick an enemy up and toss him over your head. I used that a lot in combat challenges)

As always, great video. I'm glad to find another one who holds this game in particular in such high regard, even though the sequels might have improved on many aspects, Asylum still has the best atmosphere and location to me and that is what makes it the best game. This was great and I look forward to watching the rest of the series.

Damn I love this series of vids

You forgot the ending with the titan crate in the water has 3 scenarios, Killer Croc's hand, Bane's hand, and Scarecrow's hand.

You know what's funny? The title of both Asylum and City being Return to Arkham Arkham Asylum and Return to Arkham Arkham City on the PS4 and the Xbox One versions. I know it's just because of the Return to Arkham Collection that was released in 2016, but I still find it funny. Damn, my humor is so dry

Im gonna binge watch the shit out of every single one of your videos bro

still one of my favorite games of ALL TIME.

I know I'm really late, but throughout the video I was wondering if you used any mods to improve the visuals in the footage. Just finished playing Asylum for the first time on PC (this is also my first time playing in general), and the visuals here seem noticeably better. Edit: Just found out about Return to Arkham. It's not on PC :(

Batman Arkham asylum is my 3rd favorite Arkham game it has a amazing story, writing, music, atmosphere I didn't like the gameplay in asylum though but it's my third favorite Arkham game

I know I'm very late to the party, but I live this game, and it's the one I replay the most. I really love how isolated you feel, with the creepy feels you get from Grant Morrison's work. I love Batman for life. 😏

It been along time that i played that game. May be i pole it out and play it again. It been about four years the last time.

Very good video.. thank You!

Gotta say, I really don't like how Return to Arkham makes this game look more like Arkham Knight.

Who grabs titan depends on who you lose to the most croc scarecrow or bane

You're very underrated

This game is my third favorite batman Arkham game

Damn I thought I was the only moron who kept on detective mode 90% of the game 😂😂 also the ultra batclaw was ridiculous, I'm not surprised that they dropped it in later games.

Batman 4 life. And that can't be Martha Wayne's real body; she's still wearing her pearls. ;P (har har)

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Batman 4life. I remember when it came out I played through it so many times. Such a great game. The others as well. City had the perfect amount of everything. Origins was maybe a bit large for its own good, but the best game for christmas time. I only replayed Knight once. Now that game had a bit of the open world bloat for me.

* The combat is the least refined (surprise, surprise). Even just a 2-year jump to City is so much more refined. * Not being able to grab Riddler trophies with the Batclaw is annoying. * The Remote Controlled Batarang not having any slowdown/U-Turn and having a cooldown makes it annoying to use.

Batman 4 Life. Great vid on a great game.

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How come the Batman symbol you show is the dark knight trilogy symbol?

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I did not enjoy arkham asylum,reason why is because the first batman game i played was arkham knight which i really enjoyed except for all the batmobile missions,but the one thing that pissed me off in arkham asylum was the terrible ass map ,and i had a hard time trying to find out what i was supposed to do lol

arkam asylum was the best, small enough to 100% without wearing out its welcome unlike city which had the skyrim problem of sidequest overload to the point my brain just stops giving a fuck about doing it.

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In all honesty I adore this game. It’s the best game in the series in terms of its pace atmosphere and replay ability. It also has the best of the riddler challenges in my opinion. Some of the later games got way too bloated. I’ve definitely played it the most out of the series. It’s such a special game that is incredible and is a must play. Thanks for this amazing retrospective.

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Why’d they add rain in the remaster 🤦

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I like Arkham asylum

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I forgot how much i hate angry joe. Also great game

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