As far as short VR games go, Arkham VR is incredibly successful in everything it sets out to do, which is a rare feat! This escapist fantasy of a virtual reality experience came out in 2016 and is technically the last proper Arkham game we’ve had following Arkham Knight. The game was eventually ported to consoles and PC, and whilst it looks much better than it’s portable predecessor, a fresh coat of paint can’t fix the poor design behind the scenes.ĭespite the fact it’s near the bottom of this particular list, Batman Arkham VR is actually very good, it’s just that the barometer for Arkham games is set very high. Given that it’s entire premise is framed around one of the less interesting Arkham narratives too - it didn’t have the means to craft a gripping story that could make it worthwhile. It was an attempt at a Metroid Batman game that fell very short of the mark.
The inventive use of the camera must also be applauded - zooming in at various flashpoints and courting glides, as well as putting Batman in the literal crosshairs as part of the Deadshot fight.Ĭombat is still crunchy, but the level design is all over the place, and the downgrade in graphics is extremely noticeable, with muddy textures and murky signposting leading to constant misdirection. Whilst the plot is meandering and ultimately pointless, it did have a number of ambitious ideas - it tried to graft as much of the console experience as possible to portable devices, with stealth gameplay, grappling and even explosive gel making the cut.
It’s a 2.5D side-scroller that picks up right where Arkham Origins left off, as Batman deals with an explosion at Blackgate prison which allows Joker, Penguin and Black Mask to run rampant. Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate transported the caped crusader and his courageous capers to the small screen - specifically the Nintendo 3DS and the PlayStation Vita. You may not remember this spin-off, and that’s probably for the best.
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