Batman: Arkham Knight Retrospective Review - A Long Halloween (Part 1)

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Just a couple notes since the release of the video: - After reading some of the comments stating that they don't beleive the Cassie voicemail is Cassandra Cain, i'm leaning that way too. It's more likely that it's just a random girl Bruce partied with. I tried to cut it from the video using KZbin's editor, but each time I do it seems to bug out the video for certain viewers, so I'll have to leave it in for the time being. - Commentors have also mentioned a datamined file that names the model of the diner attacker as "jason todd". I didn't include it in the video since i couldn't find the source of the datamine, but I do think it adds credibility to theory that the attacker could've been the Arkham Knight. Lastly, I believe the audio glitch around the 1 hour 10 minute mark has been fixed, so there shouldn't be any issues there. If you're still encountering it, let me know and I'll see if there's anything I can do.

[@yorkiechess7586]

I always took that voice mail as a hint to hush. From her line “you’re nothing like I read in the papers” I always took that as hush partying around as Bruce to try damage his reputation a little. + enjoy the fame and vip status of being Bruce Wayne. I can’t imagine Bruce spending much time partying after arkham city. We know he goes back into arkham city thanks to the Harleys revenge dlc + he’ll likely have been too busy designing his new suit and Batmobile + researching and tracking down joker’s blood victims. So in short I always took that as an early mention to Dr Elliot Especially as later his story line concludes in that very office where the voice mail can be heard. I’m probably wrong though haha.

[@medafan53]

@@yorkiechess7586 That's an interesting theory, I always just assumed that it was a reference to the playboy persona Bruce affects in public to reduce the likelihood of anyone seriously considering the idea that he is Batman.

[@medafan53]

If you can't edit it out, perhaps add a quick addendum at the start of part

[@MuZeSiCk77]

The 'A' scratched in the table is from the Arkham Knight I think. We believe it is The Arkham Knight, working with ScareCrow, that's sitting at that table with Feartoxin. and that's why there's an 'A' .. ? Maybe? Can't wait till part 2 is out though... A bit monotomous but still a nice upload. Keep that monotomy at a minimum and its all perfect. Thank you.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@MuZeSiCk77 what parts are you finding monotonous?

[@Ra3_ar1adnE]

Kevin is and always be my definitive Batman, the one that pioneered how Bruce and his other half is portrayed. He maybe gone but what that humble man have done for the character and the fans will be passed on.

[@saudbintalib5701]

Hi there.

[@isaacs1659]

He is the Batman's voice.

[@Jeff.55649]

Someone will just replace him, not that hard to find familiar voice lol!

[@BossDogg5]

@Haziza87 It actually is hard to replace Kevin because the connection to Batman has to be genuine, NOT forced...

[@Jabba-le-feminist-hating-Hutt]

Me too, but I think Christian Bale had the best Batman voice

[@jackmcd29]

If you visit Robin after saving Barbara, but before he’s captured, you can tell him you found her and she’s safe.

[@zelohendricks51]

Yeah was curious n did this a week ago myself. Can confirm

[@poision2180]

But you won't let him out for some reason

[@playbutton4862]

@@poision2180 cause he will tell the others about his jokerized conditions

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

Cool

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

​@@poision2180yeah good point

[@Adam_X78]

R.I.P Kevin Conroy he once said The body is just a vessel and the ones we love will always be with us. I miss Kevin so much I just hope, wherever he is, he’s happy and healthy

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

That’s a great quote. He’s definitely left a mark on all of us and we’ll carry him with us in our hearts. R.I.P

[@lincoln2991]

My heart was shattered hearing the news!

[@Adam_X78]

@@lincoln2991 Me too I was lucky enough to meet him in person, in 2017 he was really kind

[@ThatARKHAMguy]

@@Adam_X78 I always wanted to meet him, what a privilege

[@Adam_X78]

@@ThatARKHAMguy Kevin said the people we care about become a part of us me talking to you I hope it’s a way of Kevin talking to you

[@felixcosta2458]

Fun fact: here in Brazil Scarecrow got dubbed by the same guy who dubbed Cillian Murphy in Batman Begins. It sort of keeps a consistency throughout Batman content.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Oh wow I didn’t know that! That’s awesome!

[@tonib.2371]

And in German, Batman and Alfred are voiced by the same people who did TDK-series

[@b.u.l.1734]

In Castillian Spanish, the guy who dubs Batman in all of the Arkham games is the same VA who also dubbed Bale's and Affleck's versions of Batman in the movies.

[@racheljackson4428]

did not know that! thanks.

[@4touchdowns1game29]

What.

[@kevothegoat9891]

Losing Kevin conroy and Jason David frank in one year is a crucial pill to swallow 😢

[@TheGameianDark]

Indeed.. Both played a huge role for me too when I was a kid.. Kevin and Jason will forever be missed!

[@kaigen999]

We lost them within weeks of eachother too making it a one two punch

[@thepericlesof8449]

Crucial?

[@danbauer3669]

Sure, it's sad. But there are millions of people who die every year that you don't give a shit about. Maybe this celebrity worship thing isn't healthy.

[@cryofpaine]

@@thepericlesof8449 I'm guessing it's an autocorrect of cruel.

[@eccentricdez42]

I haven't been a Batman fan in a long time, but Kevin Conroy was the voice of my childhood. He shaped my videogame experience as a teen. In my eyes and ears, he is, and always will be the true Batman. LONG LIVE KEVIN CONROY

[@LegendaryDarkKnight602]

Oh, so he was the one from the animated series.

[@russellschwartz9687]

I think the biggest tragedy in terms of Arkham 3 is that they lost Paul Dini. It definitely feels like elements in City were being hatched for 3 with things like Hush, Azrael, and potentially even Harley’s pregnancy. I’d love to know what Dini had in mind for his third game compared to what we got. Also, beautiful tribute to Kevin. The gratitude he felt I’m sure was nothing compared to the immense gratitude billions of Batman fans around the world felt and still feel for him.

[@gazem_3211]

I'd love to see what he would have done with those elements too, but awhile ago, I read a tweet from his twitter acount responding to a fan about the plot of the third game, however, he said he didn't have much planned.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

I’d be curious to know where Dini would have taken the game too. It is a bit disappointing he didn’t get to help close out the series. Thank you! He had a big impact on my childhood and will always be my Batman. I’m seeing many others in the comments state the same, and it’s so great to see how impactful he was for so many people. That Gray Ghost episode of the animated series really does hit different now after his death

[@gazem_3211]

Although I am really curious as to see what storylines would occur with Azrael and Quinn's pregnancy. Like would Azrael actually take the mantle of Batman and the end of Dini's version, would he be friend or foe? Also, if Joker's baby were to be included, they couldn't even be a threat until a HUGE time jump, even then, would it just be a Batman Beyond story? I seriously wonder what stories could have been told.

[@russellschwartz9687]

@@alwaysnerdyretros thanks for the response! I’m a huge fan of your channel and adore these deep dives into the Arkham saga. Keep up the amazing work!

[@TheAzulmagia]

I doubt the pregnancy was going anywhere since Dini wrote it as a negative in Arkham City as well. I'm not really sure where you could go with that, though, since Batman definitely isn't going to punch out a child.

[@maniacx1626]

The biggest issue people had with the Jason twist, wasn't the twist itself. It was that Rocksteady swore up and down that it wasn't Jason only for it to actually be Jason. Had Rocksteady just admitted the obvious twist, I don't think as many would have had a problem with it.

[@blacktytrix]

They backed themselves into a corner with it. They wanted to make it so people who weren't familiar with Jason could understand it but in turn, made it so obvious that it was impossible to ignore. So once people started calling it asap, they couldn't just give it up so they had to act like it wasn't the case.

[@sup1602]

The more impressive thing was keeping joker a secret until the game game was released. Thats a cool twist.

[@lukew6725]

It is incredibly obvious to anyone with the slightest comic book knowledge that it was going to be Jason. 😂

[@superjlk_9538]

To be fair, they had no other option with the way they had it set up. They couldn’t tell people an honest answer because that would just ruin the surprise. They should have said “we will not comment on the identity until the game has had a chance to be played by the public on release day”

[@johncrain9772]

It still impresses me how incredible the game looks, despite it being over 7 years old. The visuals don't really look dated at all, in my opinion.

[@ACTION-RELOAD-DANGER]

Art direction my man, video games should dual back on the pixel perfect graphics and start dialing up the artists behind the scenes who create the iconic looks

[@Terminal_Apotos]

On PS4 Pro all I would say it needs is an upgrade to fix the Shimmering effect things have, and add 60 fps

[@LeonardoSilva-nh2gg]

Only problem for me is the film grain

[@Terminal_Apotos]

@@LeonardoSilva-nh2gg Yeah, wish there was an option to turn that off

[@bengough6772]

Mate it was way ahead of its competition in graphical prowess

[@TheBeird]

It's devastating to lose someone as awesome as Kevin Conroy. It's also quite heartening to see the outpouring of love for the man. One dude's talent cut through the bullshit of the modern world and connected people in a moment of empathy. But while it is sad he has passed, be joyful too that he got to live, and thankful for what he gave us during his time here.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Very well said! I think it’s incredible too that he made such an impact as the voice of Batman. You expect that kind of recognition from tv and movie actors physically portraying the character, but not voices. Shows just how talented he was

[@Revanxbone]

Jonathan noble as scarecrow is sooooooo impressive. I never would have expected this portrayal to work so well

[@TheGameianDark]

Mad respect for the intro, man.. RIP Kevin Conroy! U will always be missed and never gonna be forgotten.. U are always our Batman including when we read a comics, ur voice is what we hear in our minds.. Thanks for so many wonderful memories, Kevin.. The fact that this video is just the part 1, I m pumped cause ur critique is better than 100 modern movies for me.. Also, on the side note I am really digging how much U are improving ur editing style with each videos you make and keep it visually just as great as your narrative! Also, very much thanks for the Arkham Knight comics, even tho I m ahuge fan of Arkham games I didn't know it existed.. Now thanks to u, I have new stories to read in Arkham Universe!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you for the comment! I hope you enjoy the prequel comics. Genesis was definitely my favorite out of them all. I also can’t take full credit for the editing. I hired an editor who is much more talented than myself lol.

[@TheGameianDark]

@@alwaysnerdyretros I saw the credit in description afterwards.. So kudos to him for such an awesome edit that compliments the narration..

[@Terminal_Apotos]

Imagine a Arkham Knight fight styled like the Deathstroke fight from Origins but both follow each other through the rooftops and can even crash into buildings during the struggle.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

That would be such a dream! I need more intense Deathstroke fights! Kind of like the cinematic they had for Origins

[@alexanderpabon2933]

In the game, the Joker hallucination mentions that he was influencing Batman while the Batmobile was being redesigned. That's why the Batmobile appeared more tank-like in this game and has semi-deadly weapons. Also, Batman's fear is becoming the Joker; that's why the Joker returned.

[@realskii]

R.i.p. Kevin Conroy He brought us one of the best versions of Batman and gave such an iconic voice Wherever he is in heaven, I hope he's happy

[@azozazoz9196]

Thank you for playing a Kevin Conroy tribute at the beginning of video, dude. Kevin will always be the definitive voice of both Bruce Wayne and Batman in my opinion. Goodnight, Dark Knight 🖤

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Definitely! I grew up on his Batman so it felt weird not having a tribute at the front. It’s one of the few reasons I’m glad I had to delay the video for so long

[@sosiska2842]

Kevin Conroy was, is and always will be THE Batman. With only the voice he was able to deliver the character in every way possible. This is a terrible loss of a great actor indeed. R.I.P. Kevin, and thank you for everything you’ve done

[@pointblank0303]

Boy I sure do love this version of Batman, I hope whatever rocksteady has next for him is going to pay respects to Kevin Conroy and send him off with a bang.

[@OllieOop0]

😭

[@reecejennings9637]

A bang? Yes

[@sagnikchakraborty1613]

I was about to write this comment didnt age well, but wait its only 5 months old ? 😅

[@TobiRevBlackFire]

I am SO ready for this. Rest In Peace Kevin Conroy. Also, Part 1?? 👀👀

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Yes! Part 2 will focus on the dlc, side missions, and other general aspects of the game. It’ll probably be about the same length as this one lol

[@TobiRevBlackFire]

@@alwaysnerdyretros I cannot wait fam, keep up the great work. Youre a huge inspiration c:

[@Juanmaligno]

@@alwaysnerdyretros I hope so the dlc was my favorite way they expanded upon the 3rd game there's so much to go into

[@lincoln2991]

I finally finished this game, and solved all the riddles in Gotham! I feel like I succeed a part of my life and honored Conroy! May he rest in paradise!

[@TidalVex]

This game definitely hit harder now that Kevin Conroy has passed. Glad that he's left a legacy on the Batman mantel, and he will always be among the greats, if not THE greatest, to take on the role. The Arkham series is special to many of us, and I can't wait for Part 2 to close out this epic saga! Also love how you improve with every video. Truly one of the best superhero game content creators on this site!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you so much!!! Totally agree about the game feeling more impactful after Conroys passing.

[@mrbeastfan8079]

There is also Batman Arkham VR

[@VintageRubyFilms]

Really looking forward to the next two hours. Your video essays are some of the all-time best longform content I've been able to find on KZbin. Excellent for sitting down to watch, or as high quality background entertainment. *Readies the microwave popcorn and cola!* 😄🙂👌

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Haha thank you!!! I’m really glad you’re enjoying them! Thank you for commenting to tell me btw :)

[@amarcade4991]

@@alwaysnerdyretros Couldn't agree more; I can tell how well prepared and thought-out these videos are and it assures the viewers within the first few minutes that they aren't just in for a "KZbin Video", which these days could consist of a dog juggling for five seconds and getting millions of views, but instead an immersive experience excellently told by someone clearly passionate about the material. Also, the inclusion of all the easter eggs have been fantastic as many of them, namely the unique dialogue during the GCPD attack were completely unbeknownst to me before this. That said, even if those were absent, I would still highly enjoy your detailed and easy-flowing commentary of already seen content. Keep up the fantastic work, and we'll all be here to enjoy it- AM Arcade

[@rashaadpratt2011]

A detail I liked was how the joker initially came back with his skin condition from the venom but healed a little with each fear toxin exposure

[@frequency_vibes7822]

I’m watching this as I’m doing laundry, and my alarm for the dryer went off literally right after joker screamed in the new game + intro. Causing me to fly out of my chair to a jump scare I fully knew about 😂

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Hahaha that’s awesome 😆

[@DrakebIood]

I cannot put into words how excited I was when I saw this uploaded today! I have rewatched the asylum and city reviews like 3 times now and burned through all the other videos you have to offer! Thank you so much for the time and dedication you give to these and just know you’re awesome!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you so much! Your comment means a lot to me and I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel 😃

[@mickeymouse7726]

RIP Kevin Conroy and RIP Jason David Frank both of you defined my childhood with Batman and power rangers

[@REELWORKS12923]

when I first played the game, I turned it onto max darkness for fun, and I thought the game bugged out when I got to the intro with dead joker, due to it being pitch black, and it was only after I started clicking that the fire lit it up and I realized what was happening. Turned an already somewhat disturbing moment into a borderline jumpscare. I will never understand the hate this game gets, I personally think its fantastic.

[@pauloricardo-wn6ps]

it really focused on the wrong things compared to the previous games, it's not deserving of hate but it's not the best in the franchise in almost any aspect, not even in jumpscares

[@5000Seabass]

@@pauloricardo-wn6psBest graphics, Best traversal and combat, Batmobile, Joker is hilarious, decent story, everything else isn’t best, but still damn good.

[@Nighthawk112]

Had a okay time with this game but the story doesn't hold up like people think it does. Scarecrow was a joke in the first game after batman handling him swiftly but now he's a higher power type of character arc. It doesn't make any sense. On foot combat is awesome the best in the series but driving is sickening having 80 percent be in the car doesn't make this game a masterpiece in my opinion

[@debroopsarkar4613]

One thing I noticed that's most likely another hint of batman's hallucination of Barbara's death is that when Joker blocked the view, he first proceeded to shoot himself with a real gun just like the one she had, but he just performed an act of shooting with a finger gun.

[@chiefspartan02]

He also moves the gun closer to Barbara, even though he is in Batman's head.

[@apolan598]

Hey Man I just wanted to say, You're underrated as hell. Your approach to videos and the formats you follow are extremely enticing and can keep my attention for more than an hour, while you also provide a great depth and insight into what you're talking about. I just simply love it. Props to you mate.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you!!! That means a lot to me and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and tell me. Comments like these keep me going 😃

[@charliehorsee]

I LOVE THESE RETROSPECTIVES!!!! All of the batman arkham retrospectives ive watched all the way thru SO happy this just came out! I would LOVE to see you do a retrospective on the Imsomniac Spider-man games since they recently came out on pc! -Lots of love and appreciation, Charlie.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you so much!!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying them! I’m thinking about doing a retrospective on that game before the release of the sequel, so I’m hoping everything works out that way. That’ll probably be another big video lol

[@ortizgaming2945]

Fun fact: scarecrows face is his actual face, it’s not bandaging, croc tore is face apart to the point where he has no skin on his bottom jaw and his skin is just free floating

[@Nyxael5845]

Great video! My favorite thing about Arkham Knight's main story achievements is that they are all named after real Batman comics. Another fun fact is that the waitress at 15:33 is actually a recycled model of Poison Ivy with a different hair color, skin tone and clothing.

[@thequestion2859]

I'd trade ten years of my life to give him ten more. Not just because he was my Batman, but because he is just genuinely one of the kindest souls on this earth and he made so many people happy.

[@XenicesGamerXeno]

I grew up with Kevin Conroy with Batman The Animated Series & Batman Beyond, he will truly missed, R.I.P. Kevin. Anyway, it's finally great to see you finally cover this game. Your reviews have not only been fun to listen to, but your reviews show me a lot of things I didn't knew about. Looking forward to part 2 of the review & I hope your doing well in life.

[@jaredgarcia8638]

There will never be another kevin Conroy. May we learn from him and be forever grateful for the most iconic batman memories.

[@kenadroider]

You will be missed dearly Kevin. His DC Pride special (which is a must read) showed his struggle and his difficulties that made him the voice of Batman.

[@katelyncollier7532]

What struggles and difficulties?

[@slinkbradshaw8674]

Kevin may be gone. But his role as Batmam will live on forever. Rest in peace Master Bruce. Also, excellent video as usual Nerdy!

[@unknownguy8687]

The fruits of your labor are finally here nerdy! Congratulations on taking on such a big game, can't wait to watch it! Also, rest in peace Kevin. Gotham is thankful for all you've done.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you 😃

[@antdujar]

Rip Conroy, and I was waiting for this! From origins, asylum, city and now Knight, I enjoy your video essays. They’re just so dense with info, insider content that most tend to skirt across, and is just detailed with actual care for the material and effort from the developers, and the mythos. Looking forward to part 2 of this. Truly one of my fave video essayist aside from KaptainKristian. Good stuff!

[@stevenknight8156]

Its been 7 years and I’m still discovering new things about this game

[@Nik_3416]

I’m struggling to make it past the intro 😓 RIP Kevin Conroy, you’ll always be our Batman 🥹❤️

[@dynaguy3]

The Joker blood turning people into him is a really weak idea. Dini would've come up with something better. But overall, I really enjoy the story

[@Liam-wg1nn]

JLU was my childhood, Arkham series were my favorite Batman games, Kevin's passing did hit me hard, he was truly the dark knight for my generation, thanks man for this awesome content.

[@NiftyTubez]

Incredible work as always. Thanks for your time and effort. RIP Kevin Conroy. The true Batman.

[@kenrobinson7563]

R I P Kevin Conroy you are Batman to millions of us and we will always hear you as the caped crusader gone but most certainly not forgotten

[@willlindell8904]

Only seen the opening so far and I'm not crying... I've just got something in my eye... and people are chopping onions... and besides, You're the one who's crying

[@RainePhoenix]

No lie, whenever I see clips, interviews, appearances and podcasts featuring Kevin Conroy, I still cry. He IS Batman, and he saved my life via his performance, how he embodied the character. His gift to me (and to the world at large) has carried me through my darkest days of my childhood, through my teens and well into my adulthood.

[@Vingus]

Hes still with you. You know? Hes immortalized with his voice acting ajd the internet.

[@RainePhoenix]

@@Vingus Absolutely!

[@ComicAcolyte]

God damn it dude I was crying like 40 seconds into this video. Rest in peace Dark Knight ❤️🦇

[@thehawkdiesel]

Absolutely love these retrospectives. One thing I’ve came to admire about the Arkham games is how much additional story there is if you bother to read or look around once in a while.

[@JulianWavy]

Rip Kevin Conroy, you will never be forgotten and is the definitive voice of the batman himself. And Arkham Knight is still one of the best looking games of all time, we definitely need a Batman Beyond game now.

[@ZeroNeedsCoffee]

Expected you to have like 200k+ subs the fact you don't is AMAZING to me. The best gaming video essay channel on KZbin

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you 😃 I’m having a lot of fun making these so I’m happy. I really appreciate the support though!

[@titustaddhaustaddltentakel9987]

Thank you for doing these videos! I think they help people understand why these games are so great and it's great for someone who has played them to see what they have missed in these masterpieces. It made me replay some of them. Love the work yyou put in this.!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you!!! I appreciate you saying that 😃

[@J.R8765]

Note on Zsasz's cameo, he was meant to be a side mission and has dialogue in the game but he was cut. He even had a picture for his profile too.

[@kpapi2454]

31:37 I like how even the option says "even the odds" instead of call the batmobile.

[@prod.gregupnext2958]

Rip Kevin This video Came at the right time He was our Batman our childhood 😢

[@Apexthebeast]

Oh my gosh I can't believe I'm on the last episode of your Batman retrospective series man listening to this in the background while drawing has been so awesome, your analysis on the games is truly incredible and I find your voice really calming. You make revisiting these games so much more enjoyable and I can't wait to see your next Batman Arkham episode!!🔥✨🙏🏻🦇

[@starbreaker269]

You guys finally did arkham knight! So excited since I lover your content and been binge watching all your retrospectives

[@Muphlez]

People love to hate on Arkham Knight but I think it’s the definitive Batman experience. Arkham City and Asylum are great for the time they were made in but Arkham Knight is easily the best one to come back and play. It was made to last and it shows

[@owenprice470]

Thank you, for making videos on such a beloved series of games. The arkham franchise is my favourite piece of batman media, and it's nice to see someone whom shares the same love, and appreciation for all things superheros if not more. I hope Kevin Conroy is resting peacefully. Few actors have come close. But Kevin is the one and only true dark Knight. He will always be batman.

[@MikeSandersonVideos]

You can also see South Gotham in the distance, from Origins, when looking out from Wayne tower

[@pocketcircuitfighter6291]

Rest in piece Kevin conroy the best Batman to ever exsist

[@lucashampton6269]

I will never forget playing this game for the first time and getting the daylights scared out of me by the Joker reveal. Very well done moment.

[@gg0090]

The amount of detail I’ve missed is insane

[@MAGMACH33S3]

Finally! Im obsessed with your videos

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you so much!!!! I’m really glad you’re enjoying them 😃

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Is anyone still running into an audio bug around the 1 hour 10-minute mark where the narration gets out of sync with the video? It appears to be fixed on my end but I want to be sure.

[@am-ol5ly]

I’m still getting it

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@am-ol5ly I’ll see if I can get it corrected. It may take a couple hours for KZbin to register it though

[@WowThereBuddy1]

Yeah it’s out of sync for me too

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

@@WowThereBuddy1 I made an edit using KZbin’s editor and I guess it bugged it. I’m reverting it back to normal now but KZbin has to reprocess the video. Should hopefully be back to normal in a couple hours

[@WowThereBuddy1]

@@alwaysnerdyretros Thanks. Incredible work on this video.

[@zeusinho1986]

The true Batman, listening to this with a tear in my eye. Rip Kevin, thank you for bringing the dark knight to life 🙏

[@souleblade32790]

I believe the ending of Arkham Knight is somewhat similar to the ending of The Dark Knight Returns. Bruce Wayne fakes his death so he can continue his war on crime while remaining in the shadows. Also...RIP, Kevin Conroy. May the Bat-Signal shine forever bright in Heaven. You will be forever missed.

[@cadethumann8605]

Hopefully, unlike TDKR, Alfred isn't dead.

[@Madtylerp]

I love how he does the unthinkable and messes up the quick-time scenes on purpose for our viewing enjoyment. God bless you sir and this bat-themed video.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Hahaha just wait until the Spider-Man 3 game 😆

[@elianmejia4795]

So sad I stumbled upon your retrospectives before all of them are out but I am now waiting in anticipation for the part two. Keep it up its great quality ! RIP Kevin Conroy

[@peytonlewallen9556]

these are some of my favorite videos on youtube. i grew up with most of these games and i’ve watched your marvel ultimate alliance videos like 10 times.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Haha that’s so awesome! Thanks for commenting to tell me, that just made my night 😃

[@AgtShadowWalker]

I'm still personally on the fence when it comes to the Joker blood thing. I think just having Joker be a representation of Batman's fears works just fine on it's own. I do really love Arkham Knight though. The gameplay is absolutely solid, Batmobile is fun as hell, story has epic moments for every character, and it still looks good to this day (especially when compared to games nowadays). I still do and will continue to play it for years to come.

[@davitnozadze7291]

I'm still watching this and i have to give credit the voiceover and transitions Show how much effort you put into this project. As for Kevin conroy may he be rememberd as the definitive Batman for many peoples child and Adulthood.

[@mannotter]

I've been waiting for a retrospective of my favorite Arkham game and It's finally here! Thanks for making this, your retrospectives are always the best!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you! Even though this game often gets mixed reviews, I think it’s my favorite too

[@dam2trill]

Your attention to detail with the Easter eggs is top notch I played this game multiple of times and I didn't notice some of them

[@speedstriker1899]

0:10 😢 the legend will leave on Kevin conroy 1955-forever 🦇🦇

[@viddykhaos2896]

1:14:55 the dialogue here is masterful, Conroy’s rendition is terrifying. This is especially true when Batman asks the militia member, “Remember anything else?” And the tone, context, etc. adds to the great voice acting. Very well done, one of my favourite moments of the game.

[@brandoncornwell1926]

RIP Kevin Conroy He is Vengeance He is The Night He is Batman

[@dayalx]

The scene where joker says “but he does show potential” with Batman finally acknowledging the hallucination while in control gives me the chills every time

[@swoj7180]

OMGG! I’m so happy this is finally here! Thank you for taking your time to go into depth detail about this game.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you for the comment and for checking out the video 😃

[@marquisehebbler9471]

Every time I watch one of your retrospectives, I’m blown away by your attention to detail. I think I’ve watched all of them so far

[@marquisehebbler9471]

Wait I actually still have to watch Ghost Rider and The Punisher

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you!!! I hope you enjoy those too :)

[@javierreta8070]

At last! I've been checking almost daily for this video! haha

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Haha I know it’s been a long wait 😅 I’m glad it’s finally ready

[@dootor-san]

Halfway through the video and I'm simply amazed by the amount of detail I missed (and I played through the game 5 times). I loved the begging of the video, paying respect to Kevin Conroy who shaped many of our childhoods. Super excited to finish the video and the second part. This is by far one of my favourite videos by you.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you! :)

[@ovidiuz34]

You can also see the Royal Hotel from Arkham Origins and that part of Gotham if you look beyond the bridge from Arkham City.

[@brachialtick6539]

I like the fact that when scarecrow first injects the toxin it is visually in bruce's body, therefore we see bruce's fears. The second time, we see him inject the joker's body so the joker's worst fear are shown and it indirectly helps bruce take back control. I think Scarecrow lost because of that second dose or at least the Joker did.

[@neonbrine]

I still wonder how great it'll be to see Asylum, City and hell origins in knights graphics that be extremely cool. Also Huge love to Kevin no one can never replace him May he Rest in peace

[@alexvstheworld777]

I played the whole arkham series for the first time because of this series and I was not disappointed. Keep up the great work AN!

[@Mustafa_9628]

A masterpiece like no other Misunderstood and overshadowed by its predecessor Hated by many Loved but the who valued it the most An open world experience in the comic book genre like no other I’m so glad I had so many memories with this game and I’m gutted that rocksteady isn’t doing the same anymore Maybe one day

[@sworxss]

when me and my dad heard that kevin konroy died (my dad remembers him from the animated series) we both were in tears R.I.P you legend 🕊️🕊️

[@saudbintalib5701]

R.I.P. KEVIN CONROY!!!!!!!AN ABSOLUTE BEAST OF A LEGEND!!!!!

[@CJ2315]

I got all giddy when I heard “Part one”. I’m a few minutes in and I absolutely love all of the detail you’re already putting into this. Gonna be an awesome watch and I’m already looking forward to part two :)

[@CinemaWins1]

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[@Echoline77]

Old Batsuit: Ahhh god it'z to heavy to do cool stuff New Batsuit: ARMOUR!

[@smdau03]

RIP Kevin Conroy, what a legend great video!

[@darkroninmarvel]

I remember a video theory from Arkham Archive which stated that Batman is still alive, however, he added that Bruce Wayne did die the moment scarecrow injected him with the fear toxin, destroying Bruce Wayne...leaving only Batman, who is in a way way more ruthless since he would no longer Bruce holding him back, something that Grant Morrison did tackle once, showing that a Batman without Bruce is way more brutal and mission focus, which is saying something !

[@AshayGupta]

6:17 Live Nudes with the same sign was also present in Arkham City

[@Vault-Dweller-2025]

Watching this in 2024….Still miss you Kevin….You were THE BATMAN

[@Super_1230]

I’ve been waiting for you to complete this quadrilogy. I look forward to part 2. Another job well done as always. I hope you find time to finish the trilogy for the Spider-Man movie games. Nonetheless, happy holidays!

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Yes I agree, Spider-Man 3 needs to be done still. I’m thinking of doing a symbiote spiderman series before the Spider-Man 2 game comes out, so that could easily fit in there

[@chiefspartan02]

@@alwaysnerdyretros if it's symbiotic you gotta do the ultimate spider man game

[@jasonpratt5126]

On that Joke/Batman/Scarecrow scene in the airship nosecone, there's a very subtle touch I hadn't noticed until watching your recap: as Batman stands up again to confront Crane, he looks very briefly at the Joker-hallucination -- something he hasn't done in cutscenes before.

[@empty_melodies]

Absolutely loved every minute of this. Great job.

[@alwaysnerdyretros]

Thank you so much!!!

[@DrNotEmpathetic]

I like how Kevin Conroy had a Superman statue next to him as well as Batman in that beginning video. Makes me think about how Superman and Batman are good friends. Batman honestly deserves to have a friend as good as Superman after all the crap he goes through.

[@shadowthehedgehog9190]

I loved when they drank coffee in the batmobile before fighting Amazo.