Is Batman: Arkham City Hard? Difficulty Rating 3.5/10

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Batman: Arkham City

Full Release (2011)

DIFFICULTY

3.5/10

Moderately Easy

(2 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Batman: Arkham City offers an accessible experience with pockets of challenge that keep things interesting.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players describe the challenge in this game as coming mainly from a few specific areas:

Players are punished for poor decisions more than poor reflexes
Progress depends on planning and system understanding
Some sections require experimentation before the correct approach becomes clear
PC control schemes may add complexity in action-heavy sections

Who Will Find It Difficult

Batman: Arkham City is suitable for a wide range of players. Newcomers may hit a few friction points, but should be able to progress with some persistence. Players who rated games like Tetris, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Devil May Cry 2 at a similar challenge level may find Batman: Arkham City broadly comparable in difficulty.

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Based on 2 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 3.5/10. Most players rated this game around 3.

Developer(s)

Rocksteady Studios

Publisher(s)

DC Entertainment, WB Games

Genre(s)

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), OnLive Game System, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch

Keywords

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About Batman: Arkham City

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

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