Batman: Arkham City facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Batman: Arkham City |
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| Developer(s) | Rocksteady Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
| Director(s) | Sefton Hill |
| Producer(s) | Nathan Burlow |
| Artist(s) | David Hego |
| Writer(s) | Paul Dini |
| Composer(s) | Nick Arundel |
| Series | Batman: Arkham |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 3 |
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| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Batman: Arkham City is a thrilling action-adventure video game. It was created by Rocksteady Studios. You can play it on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and Xbox 360. This game is all about the famous DC Comics superhero Batman. It's the second game in the popular Batman: Arkham series. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released it around the world in October 2011.
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Welcome to Arkham City
In Batman: Arkham City, the story takes place after the first game, Batman: Arkham Asylum. A huge part of Gotham City has been walled off. This new area is called Arkham City. It's a giant prison for all of Gotham's criminals and villains.
The man in charge of Arkham City is a mysterious person named Hugo Strange. He claims to know Batman's secret identity. Batman must go into Arkham City to find out what Strange is planning. He also needs to stop the chaos inside the city.
How to Play the Game
Batman: Arkham City lets you play as Batman. You can explore the large open world of Arkham City. Batman can glide through the air and use his grappling hook to move around quickly. The game combines action, stealth, and detective work.
- Combat: Batman is a master fighter. You can use his "Freeflow" combat system to fight many enemies at once. It feels very smooth and exciting.
- Stealth: Sometimes, it's better to be sneaky. Batman can use gargoyles and vents to move silently. He can take down enemies without being seen.
- Gadgets: Batman has lots of cool tools. These include Batarangs, smoke pellets, and a grappling gun. You need to use these gadgets to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
- Detective Mode: Batman can use a special mode to see clues. This helps him track villains and find hidden paths.
You will meet many famous Batman villains in the game. These include the Joker, Harley Quinn, Penguin, Two-Face, and Catwoman. You even get to play as Catwoman in some parts of the game.
The Voices Behind the Heroes and Villains
A big reason why Batman: Arkham City is so loved is its amazing voice acting. Many famous actors lent their voices to the characters.
- Kevin Conroy returned as the voice of Batman. He has voiced Batman for many years in cartoons and games.
- Mark Hamill, famous for playing Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, voiced the Joker. He is known for making the Joker sound truly creepy and fun.
- Tara Strong took over as the voice of Harley Quinn. She did a fantastic job bringing the Joker's loyal sidekick to life.
The game's story was written by Paul Dini. He is a very well-known writer for Batman comics and animated shows. His writing helped make the story exciting and true to the Batman universe.
Why This Game is So Popular
Batman: Arkham City is considered one of the best video games released in the 2010s. Many people even call it the best Batman video game ever made.
Players and critics loved the game for many reasons:
- The large, open world of Arkham City was fun to explore.
- The combat system was exciting and easy to learn.
- The story was dark and interesting.
- The voice acting was top-notch, making the characters feel real.
- It captured the true feeling of being Batman.
The game won many awards. It showed how much care and effort went into making it. It truly made players feel like they were the Caped Crusader.
Images for kids
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Batman defeats an enemy in a demonstration of Arkham City's "Freeflow" combat system
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Batman uses a Remote Electrical Charge against TYGER personnel. Batman: Arkham City features an emphasis on the skillful use of gadgetry when facing armed enemies.
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Actor Mark Hamill was reluctant to return for the sequel, wanting to leave the Joker role on a "high note", but relented after learning of the involvement of Paul Dini and Kevin Conroy.
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Veteran Batman comic book writer Paul Dini, pictured in 2007. After writing Arkham Asylum, Dini reprised his duties for Arkham City.
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Actress Tara Strong replaced Arleen Sorkin in Batman: Arkham City as the voice of Harley Quinn, and reprised the role for the "Harley Quinn's Revenge" downloadable content.
See also
In Spanish: Batman: Arkham City para niños
