Note: This review was written after playing a PS4 debug build of the game, which is closely in line with Xbox One. The PC issues were not made apparent to us ahead of writing this review, the copy and score reflect the platform the game was reviewed on. Next-level next-gen .

If this is in fact the last Rocksteady-developed Batman game, the series will end on a high note. Arkham Knight is the biggest Batman game yet, not just in map size, but in the wide range of different types of gameplay, and its collection of characters.

Excellent gameplay variety; Strong performances; Detailed open world; Brawls and Predator fights

Tank feels out of place

The Arkham series has come a long way since its debut in 2009, taking everything that we loved in the previous titles, polishing it up, adding some gloss, and creating a better experience.

Gotham City - beautifully well-imagined game world | Gotham's threat feels real | Unparalleled story | Being the Batman is no lie | Villains are freaky | The Batmobile

It is the last one :

Arkham Knight is definitely no Arkham City. It may be bigger, but Arkham City didn't rely on frequent cinematics to explain the story. And let me tell you. There's a LOT. The Batmobile is overused way too much. It can interrupt the flow of the action.

Ok....so before we proceed; for all those Batman fans out there that may be sceptical about buying the latest instalment in this franchise then allow me to allay your fears. Yes the game does attempt to advertise its new and impressive addition that is the Batmobile seemingly at every possible...

Less consistent than the previous games, and the Batmobile is a surprisingly unwelcome addition, but even as the worst of the Arkham titles this is still a superior superhero adventure.

Excellent open world level design with a huge number of high quality side quests and distractions; Combat and stealth is a great as ever, with a few fun new features

The Batmobile is not a welcome addition to the game, at least not in the repetitive and contrived manner it's used here; Relatively few new ideas and flawed storytelling

This is one of the best games I have ever played while I have one issue with the game which is having to slightly over use the batmobile it doesn't take much away from the overall all experience I know the pc version has loads of problems this version is solid and look great has the best batman...

Batman: Arkham Knight , and its predecessors to a lesser extent, has been advertised for some time now on a single selling point: "Be the Bat." Its earliest trailers showcase the acrobatics, the car, the sheer ruination of bad guys.

Batman is a brawler, a crime fighter, and a detective – the ultimate jack-of-all-trades superhero. The way in which Rocksteady's Arkham series emphasizes the many facets of the Dark Knight stands as one of its greatest achievements.

Dual play ramps up the combat; Plenty of cool gadgets; Darker storyline; Gorgeous visuals

Darker storyline; Best endings hidden behind side content; Gorgeous visuals

I've waited almost 2 years for this game and it was so worth the wait. The graphics are amazing, the story line is great and the character development is brilliant. The open world is huge, but still packed with things to do. This is the best game I've ever played. Ever.