Batman Arkham Asylum Trailers

    • Based on core Batman licenseDeveloper Site: Rocksteady
    • Set in the dark atmosphere of Arkham Asylum
    • Use a variety of Batman's famous gadgets
    • Gameplay combines combat with logic puzzles
  • This page provides resources for trailers and other videos for Batman: Arkham Asylum, the action game developed by Rocksteady Studios for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

  • About the Game

    Batman: Arkham Asylum is set entirely within the confines of Arkham Asylum, the psychiatric institute for the criminally insane located on the outskirts of Gotham City. The Joker has taken over the asylum and, of course, Batman must clear him out. A number of other heroes and villains make an appearance in the game, including The Riddler, Penguin and Commissioner Gordon.

    The story for was written by Paul Dini, producer and writer for a number of animated series. Publisher Eidos Interactive has announced that it is based loosely on the Batman comics storyline.Kotaku: Eidos announce ANOTHER Batman Game (August 12, 2008) 1up.com: Eidos Announces Batman: Arkham Asylum (August 13, 2008)

    In addition to the action combat style, Arkham Asylum adds a bit of detective work to the gameplay. Besides being an action hero, Batman is a sleuth who must use some logical thinking to solve puzzles and navigate the threatening halls of the Asylum. Of course, he will have access to his utility belt, which contains any number of gadgets and tools. These include a grappling hook, the Batarang and the Bat Claw.IGN: The Best Bits of Batman: Arkham Asylum (January 30, 2009)