With the Batman: Arkham trilogy, the developers at Rocksteady Studios made a name for themselves. Now you can catch up on the three – still great! – adventures of the Bat at a bargain price on PlayStation. Don’t worry: The games are much better than Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League!
Which games are we talking about exactly? The Batman: Arkham Collection consists of Batman: Arkham Asylum (from 2009), Batman: Arkham City (2011), and Batman: Arkham Knight (2015).
All three games are cinematic action-adventures where you control your hero from a third-person perspective, built on several gameplay pillars:
- Eliminating local guards one by one through stealth.
- Sending opponents to the ground in direct confrontation with punches – targeted counters and long punch and kick combos are easy to learn.
- Utilizing gadgets like a grappling hook or explosive gel while sneaking, fighting, and solving puzzles.
While the first part is set in the manageable (but incredibly atmospheric) Arkham Asylum, the series opens up significantly with the two sequels. In these, you play as Batman, bringing law and order to the sprawling Gotham (or parts of the city).
What do I need to know about the PlayStation Sale? Until March 14, 2024, at 00:59, you can secure the entire Batman: Arkham Trilogy for PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 for just €7.79 instead of €59.99. Where? Well, in the PlayStation Store! If you are not familiar with the Arkham trilogy, we give it a clear recommendation.
What makes the Arkham Trilogy better than Kill the Justice League? The February 2024 released Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League not only disappointed the expectations of publisher Warner Bros., but also the hopes of many Rocksteady Studios fans.
The Batman: Arkham Collection stands for excellently staged and excitingly narrated single-player experiences that focus on capturing the Batman fantasy as best as possible from the very first second.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, on the other hand, sits between chairs, wanting to stage well while also trying to keep as many players engaged with the service model for the long term. This suffers in terms of storyline, characters, enemy designs, and the variety of challenges. If you are looking for other licensed games that capture their templates well, check this out: 5 games based on movies, series, or books that are really good for that reason
