How long is Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 18 h; those who don't, 10 h.

How much does Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition cost?

Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition is currently 19,99€ on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz ou AMD Athlon X2 4800+ Mémoire vive : 2 Go de RAM Disque dur : 17 Go d'espace disque disponible Carte graphique : ATI 3850HD comportant 512 Mo de mémoire vidéo ou NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT comportant 512 Mo de mémoire vidéo DirectX® : 9.0c Autres : Le jeu en ligne requiert une connexion à Games For Windows - Live

Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition

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Released September 7, 2012

Action Adventure

sample: 496 reviews posted after launch (148 AI-classified)

96/100

Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 96 % · 77,117 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

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The combat system is a standout feature, with players praising its cinematic flair. This acclaim is reflected in the game's overwhelmingly positive reception, with 96 % of reviews since launch singing its praises.

In-game

Screenshot Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition

« C'est le jeu non lethal mais dans une ville »

👍 anonymous review · 13 h played

« catwomannnnnnnnnn je lui fait du salllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee cette cochonnnnne »

👍 anonymous review · 13 h played

« Maybe the best one from the serie. If you like batman, play it, like right now »

👍 anonymous review · 18 h played

« [h1]12/10, LE GOAT encore et toujours.[/h1] Pas besoin d'en dire plus; il FAUT y jouer. Seul problème comme avec asylum c'est qu'il y'a quelques (vraiment pas beaucoup) bugs graphique sur RTX 50XX. »

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« Classic. Gave up the 100% because it was too grindy and boring but man it's a good game »

👍 anonymous review · 52 h played

« Même si au début on peut se sentir un peu perdu, le jeu est vraiment bien quand on prend son temps! »

👍 anonymous review · 74 h played

« mon jeux bug comme pas possible et je peux pas jouer avec une manette donc j'ai perdu de l'argent »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played

« sombre, combats sans intérét et répétitif »

👎 anonymous review · 6 h played

« its not as good as people claim nostalgia is heavlily carrying this game is really dissapointing compared to the hype »

👎 anonymous review · 18 h played

« This game is good, this game is great. But dont ever try to 100% complete with all achievements. If you try, you will see why i downvote this game. »

👎 anonymous review · 111 h played

« I keep wanting to love this series, but I can't. The clunky controls and gameplay just pull me out of the story every time. Every time a puzzle stumps me because of some glitchy issue with the controls it ruins the entire experience. »

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« surement le meilleur niveau histoire il est incroyable »

👍 anonymous review · 0 h played

In players' words

« C'est le jeu non lethal mais dans une ville »

👍 anonymous review · 13 h played

« mon jeux bug comme pas possible et je peux pas jouer avec une manette donc j'ai perdu de l'argent »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played

« catwomannnnnnnnnn je lui fait du salllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee cette cochonnnnne »

👍 anonymous review · 13 h played

« sombre, combats sans intérét et répétitif »

👎 anonymous review · 6 h played

« Maybe the best one from the serie. If you like batman, play it, like right now »

👍 anonymous review · 18 h played

« its not as good as people claim nostalgia is heavlily carrying this game is really dissapointing compared to the hype »

👎 anonymous review · 18 h played

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« This game is good, this game is great. But dont ever try to 100% complete with all achievements. If you try, you will see why i downvote this game. »

👎 anonymous review · 111 h played

« Classic. Gave up the 100% because it was too grindy and boring but man it's a good game »

👍 anonymous review · 52 h played

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« Même si au début on peut se sentir un peu perdu, le jeu est vraiment bien quand on prend son temps! »

👍 anonymous review · 74 h played

« surement le meilleur niveau histoire il est incroyable »

👍 anonymous review · 0 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

88 % pos · n=97

Story / writing

88 % pos · n=67

Graphics / art

92 % pos · n=25

Content / longevity

73 % pos · n=22

Audio / music

90 % pos · n=10

Stability / bugs

0 % pos · n=7

Performance

60 % pos · n=5

Value for money

100 % pos · n=4

Interface / UX

50 % pos · n=2

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	97	85	4	8
Story / writing	67	59	2	6
Graphics / art	25	23	0	2
Content / longevity	22	16	4	2
Audio / music	10	9	1	0
Stability / bugs	7	0	0	7
Performance	5	3	0	2
Value for money	4	4	0	0
Interface / UX	2	1	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 18 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.

<2h

80 % (n=10)

2-10h

91 % (n=92)

10-25h

97 % (n=225)

>25h

98 % (n=169)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 07, 2012 · All-time low: €3.99 (May 20, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 64 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 14,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

Gameplay: 85 positive mentions out of 97
Story: 59 positive mentions out of 67
Graphics: 23 positive mentions out of 25
Audio: 9 positive mentions out of 10
Content: 16 positive mentions out of 22

Weaknesses

Bugs: 7 negative mentions out of 7
Performance: 3 positive and 2 negative mentions out of 5
UI: 1 positive and 1 negative mention out of 2

Who is it for?

Batman: Arkham City will appeal to superhero fans and those who appreciate well-crafted action sequences. Its blend of engaging combat and narrative makes it a must-play for the genre.

Is Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 77,117 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

A true classic, Arkham City's legacy endures despite minor technical issues. Its positive reception since launch, mirroring its overall Steam history, solidifies its place as a benchmark for action-adventure games.

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