I Reviewed Every Batman Arkham Game.

The following video is a compilation of all of my Arkham reviews. I have also turned down any loud parts of the video, as I'm sure some of you will use this video as a sleep aid. Rest in peace to the one true Batman, Kevin Conroy.
Arkham Asylum Review: • Batman Arkham Asylum: ...
Arkham City Review: • Batman Arkham City: Al...
Arkham Origins Review: • Batman Arkham Origins:...
Arkham Knight Review: • In Defense of Batman A...
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Intro: 0:00
Arkham Asylum: 0:38
Arkham City: 45:11
Arkham Origins: 1:27:01
Arkham Origins Blackgate: 2:14:27
Arkham Knight: 2:37:40
Ranking The Games: 3:42:44
Batman: Arkham is a series of action-adventure video games based on the DC Comics character Batman, developed by Rocksteady Studios and WB Games Montréal, and published originally by Eidos Interactive and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The franchise consists of four main installments and an upcoming spin-off, along with four smaller titles for mobile devices, a virtual reality game, and tie-in comic books and an animated film. The continuity established by the games is often referred to as the Arkhamverse, and is part of the larger DC Multiverse.
Eidos had obtained the rights to make a Batman game from Warner Bros. in early 2007 and approached Rocksteady. The first two games in the series, Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, were written by veteran Batman writer Paul Dini and featured voice actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their roles as Batman and the Joker, respectively, from the DC Animated Universe (DCAU). Conroy and Hamill returned to voice their characters in the fourth main installment of the series, Batman: Arkham Knight. Additional voice actors who reprised their characters from the DCAU include Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn in Batman: Arkham Asylum and Robert Costanzo and CCH Pounder as Harvey Bullock and Amanda Waller in Batman: Arkham Origins, respectively.
The main games in the Batman: Arkham series have been met with positive commercial success and critical acclaim, with praise for their narratives, voice acting, world design, graphics, and gameplay. The games have collectively sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
he series has received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success, achieving lifetime international sales of 30+ million copies worldwide and high scores from critics and gamers. Arkham Asylum sold more than 9.4 million copies and held the Guinness World Record for Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever based on an average Metacritic score of 91.67, but was replaced by its sequel Arkham City in 2011. The game was praised as reaching to a darker side of Batman not seen in video games before. It was also acclaimed for its polished combat and stealth gameplay, as well as selection of gadgets at Batman's disposal and the extensive comic book lore and easter eggs planted all over the map of Arkham Asylum. Arkham Asylum also received positive feedback for its choice in voice actors, such as Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy as The Joker and Batman, respectively. The Guardian included the game on its list of the 50 best videogames of the 21st century.
Arkham City has received the highest critical acclaim of the series, sold over 14 million copies worldwide and won multiple awards, and is considered the greatest comic book video game of all time. It was heralded as taking the already innovative and intricate gameplay of its predecessor and largely expanding on it, as well as opening gameplay to a larger, greater detailed and intricate map. Hamill's return as a sick and dying Joker was very well taken by fans and critics alike, as well as the addition of other villains and heroes such as Robin, Catwoman, Hugo Strange, Calendar Man, and The Penguin. Arkham City currently holds Guinness World Record for Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever with the average GameRankings score of 95.94%. Metacritic put the game among the best videogames of the decade 2010-2019.
Welcome to the Batman Arkham Series Critique where I reviewed every batman arkham game. Included in this video is a batman arkham city review, batman arkham asylum review, batman arkham origins review, and a batman arkham knight review, including a which batman arkham game is the best video to cap the compilation off. Thank you for watching my Batman arkham series review, my Batman arkham asylum critique, batman arkham city critique, batman arkham origins critique, and my batman arkham knight critique. Expect that boy aqua to cover gotham knights soon, but this is the end of the that boy aqua arkham review series and batman arkham series retrospective.

[@ThatBoyAqua]

Hey I have a podcast with Nam's Compendium where we talk about games and movies! www.youtube.com/@polaropposites8811

[@tykamen5588]

I'm interested to hear your opinions on Gotham nights personally for me the game is just kind of meh, it's not a complete track like everyone says it is but it's not perfect either.

[@MuZeSiCk77]

How Hugo knew that Bruce Wayne was BatMan? : he was in league with Ra's al Ghul.... Duuhuh....🤦‍♀

[@abagaelhavkin5623]

oh wow, awesome! love both of your content :-)

[@fredo2917]

I’m

[@Robin_Is]

Ok.

[@stephenthedude4383]

RIP Kevin Conroy. THE Batman

[@Spud1189]

Indeed, he portrayed the best Batman in the old animated series imo.

[@fresh10]

I've seen a ton of Kevin's interviews on KZbin and he seemed like a lovely person. I hope he didn't suffer too much in the end... The world is a little darker knowing Batman is no longer with us. Rest In Peace Kevin, and thank you for everything 🙏

[@stephenthedude4383]

@@fresh10 🙏

[@DeadCanine27]

Playing Arkham Knight now is like a goodbye to THE BATMAN, KEVIN CONROY

[@stephenthedude4383]

@@DeadCanine27 that is deeply sad

[@Dark_Saibot]

Honestly Asylum feels like a horror game, Arkham City feels like Netflix Doco about a cop and Origins feels like a true crime episode. Knight just feels like all of them combined

[@Dark_Saibot]

RIP Kevin Conroy, The best Batman

[@hollowayJunior]

wdym “Documentary about a cop”?

[@youknowwhoiam6057]

I recently played Arkham Asylum, and I really loved the horror and grungness in the game. to me, the game was mature and brutal, also true version of Batman TAS. even the voice actors were same. after the first game, Rocksteady made good sequels(City, Knight) but I felt that the color that Arkham Asylum was holding is gone. but I enjoyed the games with no complain anyway. the video said we don't need another Batman Arkham games but I have to dissagree on that. the game series finished too quickly. in these days, the video game graphics are becoming more realistic and could do what some games couldn't do back in the old days. I'm sure that Arkham series must have some kind of these. That Boy Aqua said, he'd rather Arkham game die as a hero but we have a good example that Resident Evill keep doing their best in these days. Resident Evill series has more games than Arkham, and have some flaw in the series of course but after RE 7, everyting they making are good now(RE 2 Remake, RE Village, RE 4 would be best for sure) it is about how to learn mistakes from the last, think about what fans would love to see and Capcom did the good job. I'm sure that Rocksteady could do it. because they understand Batman incredebley, also they left the legacy and blueprints .

[@teaspoonvideos8658]

I love how the A. Knight actually makes u feel like u are trapped and Scarecrow is always ahead and on your shit

[@superherobeatdown]

Scare crow and the absolute fear of being trapped in spooky armadaus Arkhams creepy psychological ideologies house makes this yeah a horror game

[@kwoni3337]

This man even balanced the audio for sleepers, truly blessed

[@tjdessaix]

thinking the same thing bro

[@arthurfleck629]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@sebastianmole8281]

Yes

[@RileyJ3866]

I’m sorry, but can you explain what you mean? Do you mean like it’s not too loud for those of us who like to fall asleep watching these videos?

[@kwoni3337]

@@RileyJ3866 lol have you watched the first 30 seconds of the video? He literally says he's balanced it in that time. But to answer your question yes, lowers the peaks or adds a compressor to the audio or something so the loud noises are closer in volume to the rest of the audio

[@TheWesternFountain]

Fun fact, during my first playthrough of arkham asylum, that "fake crash" from the third scarecrow segment actually gave my Xbox a redring. I now have a ptsd attack every time I play through that section.

[@Jdud.]

I shit myself in that part, I thought that the game and the console were broken

[@jeromevaleska2014]

@@Jdud. Imagine how I felt, playing on an old, crappy computer that my mum and I believed had viruses, when my monitor suddenly cuts out and I can’t do anything. Then when I saw the reversed version of the opening I was convinced the game had broke. Took me a while to work it out.

[@Jdud.]

@@jeromevaleska2014 same but witj an old Xbox360

[@jeromevaleska2014]

@@Jdud. Fair enough. I remember the way my old Xbox 360 died. Me and my siblings were really young, like maybe 6-7 at most, so I’m playing Indiana Jones and all of a sudden the screen fills with these blue dots. I quit the level and the dots are gone but now all characters are fully black. Then the red ring of doom appears. We try and we try and we try again but we can’t save it. Me and my siblings were literally crying from the stress. Then it shuts off and never wakes up. We replace it like the goldfish it is.

[@Jdud.]

@@jeromevaleska2014 sorry man

[@spouwnerring]

To me, The Ridler isn't JUST the final boss of Arkham Knight, but the entire quadroligy. He's present in every game and he's likely the last bad guy you take down in a 100% run, because of the colletables.

[@PotatoMateYT]

Also, putting his snarky butt behind bars is sooooo satisfyingg😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@evanromanek6146]

Pretty sure he’s also one of the only characters with the same voice actor for every game

[@CURTSNIPER]

@@evanromanek6146 him and alfred

[@Smiley0.1]

​@@CURTSNIPERI don't think Alfred ever had a speaking role in asylum, so he doesn't count.

[@toakovika]

Plus you get a goodbye kiss with Catwoman as a reward.

[@JakeTheL3mur]

FINALLY A Lofi Arkham Series Retrospective to Sleep/Relax/Study to!!

[@strikerfrost7222]

I think it's really cool that in Arkham Origins Batman's suit is not only far more armored than the others but he also takes up a fighting stance when taking on enemies. I think it's a really cool way of showing how much more confident and experienced he's become in the years following.

[@kennel878Xx]

Yes!! That's something that really put me at awe I LOVED! The stance Batman takes when encountering a combat challenge, just one more reason to add why Origins is GOATED.

[@kianschoeman6574]

I've just got the game and I'm almost done with NG+ I always got the feeling that he was less confident in himself Almost everything he has down to his gadgets seem to overcompensate for something and that something would be his lack of confidence His heavily armoured suit his ready stance his gadgets that make it possible to complete a predator encounter with a minimal amount of on foot encounters and even his demeanor he's so angry and loud it's like he's trying to be scary But as time goes on he gets more confident He wears less armour he drops his stance his gadgets aren't designed to minimise enemy interaction and most importantly he's way calmer because everyone is already extremely scared of him he doesn't need to be loud and violent simply his gaze is enough to make most of his rogues gallery shit bricks

[@Macapta]

I like the theory for Arkham Knight that Bruce figured out the Knights identity immediately but was in denial, hence the flashbacks brought on by fear toxin. He's scared to face the truth and relive one of the greatest failures of his life.

[@frysurf8218]

Makes sense. If you have even a beginners level understanding of Batman lore, you can literally figure out his identity bythe first line he says in his first on screen appearance

[@RileyJ3866]

@@frysurf8218 Agreed. Right when I heard “time to die, old man” and “I know how you THINK!! *furiously shoves glass window*” I was 90% sure it was Jason, and I wasn’t even all that familiar with Jason at the time lol

[@bl4ckw1ngz64]

Batman should have known the moment Arkham Knight calls Barbara Oracle.

[@DeathFanatic]

Yeah it was hinted pretty strongly throughout the whole game. I don’t think the devs ever meant it to be a mystery tbh hence the flashbacks.

[@user-yv6lf5yd3m]

@@bl4ckw1ngz64 no cause jason "died" before she became oracle

[@Ayobruhyo]

I dont know why but the APC missions in arkham knight were an addiction for me. The idea of chasing down armored vehicles and using the car to absolutely body them had me smiling like a goblin

[@RileyJ3866]

I’m literally playing AK right now while watching this and I completely agree. No matter what I’m in the middle of doing, anytime I see the APCs, I have to immediately stop what I’m doing and go after them. It’s so unnecessarily satisfying to annihilate the trucks while constantly thinking “yeah no they’re definitely dead 🤣”

[@Ayobruhyo]

@@RileyJ3866 yeah the apc AR mission is the only non predator or combat AR challenge that I would consistently replay

[@RileyJ3866]

@@Ayobruhyo I’m really debating if I wanna do all the AR challenges. I’ve already 120%-ed the base game and NG+ (side note: I HATE SO MUCH that we can only use the Gold Symbol Batsuit AFTER we beat the story and can’t do a playthrough with it. Waste of an amazing looking suit.) I feel like there’s no point in me doing the challenges anymore other than bragging rights/completions sake

[@Ayobruhyo]

@@RileyJ3866 YOU gotta at least get 69 stars for that 100 percent achievement completion

[@RileyJ3866]

@@Ayobruhyo oh I already got that bro. I did platinum the base game trophy set, and the Arkham Episodes trophies. I just didn’t “platinum” the other ones like the race tracks and challenge packs

[@aninfinitemindofmusicandreams]

Earlier this year I made the decision to play the trilogy again chronologically when I'd get the time. I finished Asylum and City again and was eventually gonna get to Knight but news of Kevin Conroy's death made me install Knight immediately. Thank you for being brave enough to say it, but Knight really is the best game in the series. The most refined, has the most content, the best pacing, the best designed world and it has some of Mr. Conroy's best voice work out of all the times he's been this character, in any medium. It is, in my honest view the greatest superhero game ever made.

[@aninfinitemindofmusicandreams]

@Blunderbuss I just finished this run of Knight an hour back. You'd get no disagreements from me that boss fights were better in City and Origins back in 2015 when I first played it and you'll still get no disagreements now. This game needed a proper 1v1 hand to hand boss fight with Jason Todd. However, and this will sound strange to many, I don't mind the batmobile sections and bosses in the game. The Cloudburst fight I actually quite like because it's intense. The excavator fight is more like a setpiece chase than an actual boss fight but it's alright. What it lacks in proper boss fights in the main missions it makes up for in the general combat mostly. It's incredibly satisfying to fight hordes of enemies with Batman's expanded combat repertoire, go without getting hit and then ending the last enemy with a cool finisher. But it was definitely a missed opportunity to not have proper on foot boss fights against the Arkham Knight and Deathstroke. And in many ways, I think the last portion of the main story feels weaker than the beginning and middle. Asylum and City had overall better stories but if you choose to rank all three as a cohesive whole I think Knight's story is a great ending for the Asylum series barring some of the weaker moments. Beautiful ending, especially. Now it feels like an incredible send off for Kevin Conroy. The game did at least have some boss fights in the side missions and with the DLC and I think it has the strongest side content out of all the games along with the best designed world, but it definitely misses the mark on some things. Still my favorite overall.

[@kateslate3228]

Best pacing, excuse me? The game's main story constantly interrupts you with those awful fucking "Look at us do the joker thing, you like the joker, right?" scripted, unskippable segments, not to mention how tedious the bat tank gets(and i enjoy the gameplay aspect of it). Not to mention MULTIPLE boss fights being bad tank segments.

[@barkley8285]

the car parts were so awful though. Definitely has the best visuals and sidequests but I remember there being alot of tedious parts.

[@merfblaster]

I guess so, and while story and atmosphere are important. Respectfully I’m more of a gameplay guy, and Batmobile sections aren’t it

[@user-ju5gx8up6s]

​​​​​@@kateslate3228joker being there makes sense though. I don't understand that argument 💀 Yeah the tank sections were tedious but you can't look at the game one dimensionally. It still has the best story, best character designs, best map design, best gameplay, the most playable characters, the best twist and more. The game could have used less tank sections but those sections don't automatically put the game down.

[@Cotton_Mouth]

The reason why Hugo didn't execute Bruce is because he wanted Bruce to see Arkham City first and Protocol Ten first-hand. He thought he was better than The Batman in cleaning up the streets of Gotham. And as for why he doesn't do anything with the knowledge that Bruce Wayne is Batman, it because he did. He sold the information to the highest bidder as stated in one of the Arkham City stories you unlock through Riddler. That's why Ra's al Ghul gave him the power that he has. He bought the info from Hugo to see if he could surpass Batman.

[@DovahFett]

Hugo tried to do the same thing in TAS, but it backfired, as no one could believe that Bruce Wayne could be Batman.

[@starrystreams3642]

@@DovahFett Funnily enough, the Riddler in AK outright can’t believe Batman is Bruce Wayne. He is unable to process that he had constantly been beaten by a Billionaire Playboy after all these years.

[@RileyJ3866]

Sorry for the dumb question; but when you say Ra’s gave Strange “the power that he has”; you’re referring to like, Tyger/ Protocol 10/ being the head of Arkham City, and not like literal superpower-power, right? Again, sorry for the dumb question. I might be too tired or too gullible

[@Cotton_Mouth]

@@RileyJ3866 Yeah, I meant political power. It's talked about in one of the Arkham City stories.

[@MistahJay7]

Finally someone with a brain that realizes how Ra's was trying to see if Hugo could be a better successor over Bruce to lead the league. Seems like alot of people don't understand Ra's motivation. It's so clear as day if you knew Ra's character well

[@NorrlandsAstrid]

Rest In Peace Kevin Conroy. We’re all eternally grateful ❤

[@haarisajmeri9811]

I am really proud to be part of this journey i watched every video but it's worth to watch to watch it again btw RIP KEVIN CONROY without him Batman isn't Batman

[@NorrlandsAstrid]

Honestly, it makes me kinda sad coming back to Origins and Knight more mature. I’ve loved each installment dearly but I overlooked the last two so much when I was younger. I saw them as far inferior to the prior installments but loved them because they were simply MORE ARKHAM. Now, I think they’re all incredibly close matches. Even Origins. With that said Arkham City will always have a very, very special place in my heart

[@jerkface398]

City was always be my favourite Arkham game.

[@CayeDaws]

yeah city and asylum are my favorite superhero games. Origins however was just frustrating over all for me from the massive continuity errors [made worse by arkham knight trying so hard to retcon origins into canon] , it's pretty much impossible to get the dlc on console now, the huge difference between cutscene and gameplay visuals, a forced Multi-player mode that you can't play anymore, lack of updates for bugs as the updates were more focused on the dlc and Multi-player. To me it just felt like a corporate filler product

[@wreckieralph0295]

thumbs down

[@cheezy8492]

This is cool man but i got one question, did you enjoy the batmobile mechanics and the tank missions?

[@fortunelekoto6704]

@@cheezy8492 and lack of proper boss fights

[@sizar9003]

I'll just say that for me Arkham City is absolute peak of superhero games. Asylum is almost the same. And no matter what I say, I just can't deny that I love Origins and Knight. I just love these games. I just love Batman

[@JJS595]

Arkham knight had the most addictive Batman gameplay. Just hate the repetitive tank missions

[@Alkadius1993]

@@JJS595 Driving the Batmobile was pretty cool at first, but they tank sections were overused, and it ended up becoming a chore in the long run. The stealth tank section was ridiculous 😓

[@JJS595]

@@Alkadius1993 Yep, what were they thinking with those lmao

[@J69user]

Many people can agree that Origins was a good game. I also liked how Rocksteady made the game cannon in Arkham Knight. I don’t count Origins Blackgate as a cannon game. When it comes to the main 4 game they all are great games in there own way. Asylum had the vibe of combining Dark Knight mixed with The Animated Series. City was the mastering of the combat that Asylum couldn’t master. Origins was just more Arkham City like combat with the detective element. Knight for the amazing side missions and making such a great conclusion to a great series. These 4 games define how to make a great Superhero game series.

[@animehater27]

Just finished the Origins DLC portion of the video and thought you might be interested to know that Mr. Freeze and Harley Quinn are the way they are due to the Batman Animated Series of the 90s. Harley didn't exist at all before it, and Freeze was a general bad guy with a freeze ray in the comics. The writers of TAS decided that wasn't good enough and gave Freeze the backstory everyone knows and loves today.

[@dancooke8811]

Harley did exist

[@notapeopleperson9390]

@@dancooke8811 nah she didn’t TAS created her

[@GH0STSPYD3R]

​@@notapeopleperson9390yep it only happened because it needed to

[@tkfu9436]

In the AA review, you made it sound like Ivy goes crazy out of spite and her plants take over for really no reason, but there is a section where you can hear the Joker inject her with Venom and she is protesting so she was more a victim of this side effect instead of instigating it... I think its important to point out because of her more antihero role (like Catwoman) in AK as opposed to being a straight up villain..

[@cotopaximusic]

I've watched every one of your Arkham game videos a couple times each individually already, but I will listen through this whole thing too. Great work man

[@redhood48]

I would have preferred the Arkham Knight boss to be like the Deathstroke fight from Origins but more difficult because it would be a skill based fight between you and your former Robin whose also just as well equipped and trained by probably the best assassin in the world. I think as a set piece and dynamic it would have greatly improved that part of the game.

[@notapeopleperson9390]

Although the AK boss was still very good

[@StudMacher96]

@@notapeopleperson9390 nah not enough heart really put into it. It’s just too much batmobile

[@hewulas9080]

no@@notapeopleperson9390

[@ElPolloLoco7689]

@@StudMacher96 I kinda get that the Batmobile was overused, but I don't really understand why so many people hate the first Arkham Knight boss fight ? It makes sense thematically. The Knight never showed himself near Batman unless he knew he dominated the situation. If he faced Batman head on, it would just make his prior behaviour feel like cowardice more than him knowing he can't beat the Batman head-on.

[@StudMacher96]

@@ElPolloLoco7689 it’s true and I haven taken back a lot I said since this comment. And indeed I agree with you. There was a good amount of heart out into it. But of course City’s fights were better

[@hhhbkid]

Dude, the comment about studying or sleeping earned that like. You know exactly what I want. I'm sure this is going to be on my repeat list.

[@loudvisions9156]

The atmosphere and Easter eggs in origins are so tasteful! I would play it every Christmas eve for like half a decade! The multi-player was so underrated as well. My list: City and Asylum tied for goat status! Origins second, and Knight third. I need to play knight more I just can't get past the story. Great video! Nostalgia trip the whole time!!!

[@loudvisions9156]

I played knight twice and as a die hard fan I was disappointed but it's been a long time. I'll give it another chance😇🥲❤️

[@StudMacher96]

@@loudvisions9156 it’s an ok game if you can rush through the batmobile sections and forget about 100%ing the side missions. Oooof. Too much for me

[@mordread_rising401]

I personally adored the pre rendered cutscenes in Arkham Origins

[@Soul1991YT]

Same

[@ramblinwreck24]

I replay Asylum and City every year since I first got hooked 10 years ago! Great reviews and, while I disagree with some of your critiques, I'm happy to see the love for this amazing series!

[@Stocky_The_Demi_God]

The fact that this guy, realizes that ppl listen to him when they sleep (like me) is absolutely amazing.

[@ssbe5326]

I fr turned this on to sleep closed my eyes and you call me out on it instantly 😂😂 Thank you for keeping it quieter too 🙏

[@Zcorepanda]

I really wanna know how Aqua feels about the grapnel boost being in origins even tho in Arkham City it was batman's first time field testing it

[@ThatBoyAqua]

I don’t care too much. I can understand frustrations with the inconsistency but I think sacrificing the significant improvement the grapnel boost made to traversal just to satisfy a minor plot hole would be worse for the game overall.

[@Zcorepanda]

@@ThatBoyAqua I agree lad its not like its an insane plot hole and honestly origins would be a lot harder to traverse without it, Also Loving the video and I really apricate all the effort you put in for all of us you're a king 👑

[@ThatBoyAqua]

Thank you for supporting me and allowing me to make them, you’re the real king 🙏❤️

[@darkshotmk3]

Actually I think the fact the armour in origins was the reason the grapple boost is used. He remove it and need it to be redesigned because he went for lighter faster armour. As said before origins armour was more heavy able to help Bruce withstand the g force

[@starrystreams3642]

@@ThatBoyAqua I personally believe that the Grapnel Boost was a very early prototype that he was testing…but it was lost after Origins and needed to be replaced…which was finally achieved in Arkham City. Let me know any plotholes…

[@octoberkyle]

I INSTANTLY subscribed when you said that you quieted the loud noises because you realize people listen to this while they sleep.

[@kingturtle9552]

Taking this as a sign to reply these masterpieces, RIP Kevin Conroy

[@Awesomesauce699]

I feel touched that you know this is my go to for sleeping. Love watching hour long retrospectives and reviews. ❤

[@Tetsaga]

what you say at 00:24 makes you one of the best reviewers out there in my book.

[@karkashan]

Fun Fact: Harley does indeed have superhuman abilities thanks to a toxin antidote given to her by Poison Ivy early on after her comics debut. While they aren't on the level of say, Bane, they do allow her to perform physical feats (like her jumps in the AK DLC) and make her immune to Joker Venom.

[@mrjenchilada]

I’ve been pretty busy for awhile now but just coming back to video games and the community that they create are just beautiful in comparison to almost anywhere else thank you for all you do to make the community amazing

[@GregglePoof]

Thanks for doing this Aqua love these extra long form videos, even if I’ve seen the separate parts these are great

[@DefinitiveDubs]

I've never understood the complaint that Knight had "too much Riddler stuff". Apparently people forgot that City had close to 100 more trophies to collect in comparison.

[@ElPolloLoco7689]

Not only that, the game hyped the hell out of your encounter with him with him freaking out a little when he realizes how many trophies you already got.

[@TheBlackSamurai2708]

Probably the best video I’ve seen on these games. Your analyses and critiques of each game are very thorough, well articulated and unbiased. You brought up points I never thought about and really opened my view of these games.

[@HishamA.N_Comicbroe]

I've always wanted to see all your Arkham videos in order so this new video is a great idea!

[@CyBeRnetX1]

Man i put this video to sleep to, since silence is death for my brain. As soon as I heard you actually optimised it to sleepers, turned around, liked and subbed. My man 🙌

[@samasmas2714]

I love that you understand that not everyone would watch the vid. Thank you it helps me to sleep instead of suffering through insomnia.

[@tamekalouise6161]

I personally have watched all your videos through, and I’d be lost without them not only to sleep too, but to understand something in complete honest unbelievable detail that I truly love so thank you brother for all your hard work I’m 🙏 RIP KC

[@coolbrotherf127]

I haven't played one in a bit, but that's because I've already 100% every game and there isn't much more to do in them for me. The series is the definitive definition of what Batman should be and brings the comics to life better than any Batman movie ever has.

[@RileyJ3866]

My only complaint about Batman himself in these games is that he’s a little too much of a dick (no pun intended) to the Bat-family and is uncharacteristically stubborn in my opinion. I know he’s trying to protect them by keeping them away from the threat, but even in the comics he acknowledges he needs them more times than not

[@mpbMKE]

I've played the first two at least three teams to completion each, and I think 2.5 for Knight. 😅 The only other game I've returned to as often after fully completing everything is Spider-Man.

[@rickkroll]

Bro youre a legend for turning the volume down. I have a ton of anxiety and batman and resident evil vids are the only ones that work to chill me out and get me to sleep. Thanks a ton dude, literal legend and your vids are great. Ill be givin it a rewatch when i wake up lol

[@crazyfox345]

I subbed to you because of the fact you said that you understand people can be studying or sleeping to this which is facts and you made sure the volume is lower later. Respect

[@Vanhamiesvuorella1]

For real I loved every moment in this video! Good video,facts were mostly right and your voice is amazingly relaxing!

[@led_tower]

How do you know I use your videos when I'm trying to fall asleep? No but seriously. I watch them all multiple times because I do fall asleep to the sweet sound of your critiques.

[@33rd.]

you really are a legend for going to the extents to quieten the louder sounds for those trying to sleep, i love your videos man, theyre so fun to watch no matter what im doing.

[@skullyjr8979]

Always love how calm normal and nice you are always great to listen to your opinion keep up the good work bro take care

[@Homelander57]

First and foremost, thank you for making such a long, entertaining and effortful video. Not only do these games keep living on, but it just goes to show how awesome it’s fan base is and the joy and memories the arkham series brought to it’s community, this is godlike doing. I hope you enjoy doing what you do as i know it can be painful at times.

[@fresh10]

Any Batman games in the future won't be the same without Kevin Conroy RIP🙏

[@wegoku7274]

I'm pretty sure that he might be in suicide squad since its just about complete.

[@steelspartanzero]

About the way Batman defeats Joker at the end of Arkham Knight.... The way I understood it was that Crane's toxin actually worked; Batman did in fact become the Joker due to the fear toxin. What followed was that Crane then juiced Bat-Joker with the same Fear Toxin, which then fulfilled Bat-Joker's greatest fear: being forgotten. I think this is what the writers intended to portray here, but I must admit it comes off poorly.

[@jadonroy8139]

This is actually really interesting because you then get to play as joker from his perspective which I think further proves this is true. Because his toxin worked, Batman turned into joker and then joker faced his fear of being forgotten. So in both cases it seems like his toxin worked.

[@dizzyishere999]

I'm so happy someone else shares my love for Arkham Knight. I was 4 when Arkham Asylum came out and it was one of the first games I ever played. As a kid when I played Asylum, City, and origins all I remember wanting to do was drive the batmobile. Arkham Knight not only does that but it's the only Arkham game that makes me FEEL like the batman. Rocksteady put so much thought and detail that I still discover new things sometimes. Every Arkham game is special for it's own reason.

[@KiomonDuck]

Thanks for the long-form video. I love your content👍

[@abdulbabar2.027]

Rest in peace Kevin Conroy the REAL LIFE Batman

[@circle-qs4ps]

Holy crap, you know me. Thank you for lowering the volume. Very considerate. I usually sleep with vids going on in background and always have to lower or raise the volume. Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@memeboy9985]

You’re a real one. This is exactly what I was going to listen to while writing my essays, and you just knew man.

[@Connor_Baldczus]

Although I have already seen and loved all these videos, I love to hear everything again while I clean my home 👌 My boy Aqua, you're amazing for this 😎🦇🖤

[@xSpcManSpiffx]

Arkham Knight is seriously one of my favorite games of all time. I really hope they do a 4K upgrade for the Series X.

[@earlmoore7003]

And the ps5 😎🙏💯

[@analfinnakrobat4409]

I am falling asleep to this! Thanks for turning down THE audio. Real one for that!

[@JotaceLIVE]

In barely in the Arkham city section and the amount of love put into this video is IMMENSE, I love it!

[@harold3141]

i've seen ur content for a while and i can say youve made a great improvement on your editing and skills together, keep it up!

[@samlane8845]

The only problem with all of the Arkham games is with the greatest hits versions of the games. I have a friend that hooked his PlayStation up to a computer, and it recorded the gameplay and input from the controller as well. What he discovered was that the controller Buttons were shut off for a few seconds at key moments in battle. He tried it with multiple controllers, and it was the same every time. Meaning there is a cheat algorithm in play. The triangle button was the primary cheat algorithm that was disconnected when fighting more than four enemies. It would shut off input from the triangle button just long enough for the enemy to pretty much beat you. Something I noticed during gameplay when I hit that button and nothing happened. These cheat algorithms are only in the greatest hits versions of the game. I played Arkham city the regular version and beat it. Then I played Arkham city greatest hits and shattered the disk on my wall. Video games are supposed to be entertaining and fun. When they are annoying and enraging, it defeats the entire purpose of its existence.

[@zacharyt.2694]

One of my favorite and most hated missions in Arkham City was and still is the Catwoman stealth mission vs Twoface in the museum. I hated it because it took me more tries to complete then I care to admit but at the same time when I finally did complete it it felt like I had the mission down to a science and was very satisfying to pull off. It is one of the missions that really shows you the limited options Catwoman as in stealth when compared to Batman.

[@thecompletionist4186]

One of the most underrated parts of building The atmosphere of Arkham Asylum is the music. When I was 10 and the 1st predator section occurred and silent night kicked in, full goosebumps.

[@locodesert2]

I’ll have to watch this after work. But I’m happy that anybody dedicated a long video with a lot of work on reviewing and editing a video discussing one of the best superhero video game franchises of all time.

[@doomdimensiondweller5627]

Also there is a reason why Strange didn't kill Bruce immediately. As you know the whole plan was being masterminded by Ra's. Ra's wanted Batman to join him this is made really clear. To quote Talia "Our father always intended for us to be together to command his army" To quote Ra's "Kill me replace me as the head of the demon it is your destiny" and "You will kill me, you will lead the league of assassins" Also It was heavily implied that Ra's is the reason Hugo Strange knows Batman is Bruce.

[@ajschoellman4350]

thank you for the toning down on the volume

[@aribamark6433]

Absolute lad for making sure the sounds at the end are quieter

[@CrystalClear5617]

I actually did almost fall asleep watching this. The music and you Talking is quite soothing, i didn't mean it was boring.

[@kennethdmd]

your videos got me through junior highschool. definitely will continue watching your vids while i study

[@prototype1529]

Honestly that's exactly why I put on your video. Looked like a good sleep video. Glad you tubers know what's up. And thank you.

[@OPNightWing]

Best comfort videos thank you! Great job!

[@FREDRICKG85]

I just came back to these games. Great video keep up the good work. 👍

[@pacoramon9468]

Arkham gave us both the worse and best portrayal of Bane.

[@mackenziemartin6075]

Balanced audio for sleepers

[@Herosadvisor]

Your reviews are spectacular and thorough

[@cooperjohnston5785]

The thing about City (and Hugo Strange) that worked for me was how collecting the riddles unlocked the backstory, Strange was everywhere. And I thought that he tried to keep Batman in Arkham City to keep him out of trouble (at least keep an eye on him ) and sent Deadshot to try to keep him occupied.

[@Godzeller3143]

One thing I do like in the origins Wayne training mission is that it takes place on the Korean Peninsula, and my wife (who is Korean American) perked up when they started speaking Korean in game. This is somewhat brought down by the Japanese names used for the titles of the maps and the clearly Samurai inspired armor pieces, but hey, the written Hangul and spoken Korean was nice to see all the same.

[@willbrooks7474]

Love the way you used the dark knight quote and the way you talk about these games pros and cons not just ragging on them my favorite list is knight origins asylum and city for the same reason as yours got yourself a sub

[@shanewilliams8099]

Got this on in the background while playing Pokémon Scarlet got to say good work on your videos watched and loved them all 👍

[@PmcKing12]

You guys make me feel so old. I was 20 when this game came out. Great videos kid

[@breadstickconnoisseur368]

great video aqua, i played the arkham games a few years ago but this video has made me want to replay them, keep up the good content

[@arieldoron5017]

3:17:44 I disagree. I think the decision to turn himself in is a direct result of seeing how his failure to protect Jason manifested into the Arkham knight. The fear of losing Jim and/or another Robin or Barbra to another villain makes Batman's choice to give himself in the only real option, given what's on the line. Sure, you can argue that he could have devised some plan to save the three of them and take out Scarecrow, but in his current state the risks are too high to take a chance. Great Video btw!

[@zbigniewdomin8697]

Thanks great for background sleep I subbed and liked to show support

[@nerd_1356]

Didn't think we'd get another Arkham video from this channel lol not complaining tho these games are incredible

[@AlexanderCano369]

How does this man have so little subscribers this is a man with passion in his heart

[@tametalks6102]

love the sonic frontiers fishing music for the intro, got me confused why it was playing i wasn't in the fishing minigame lol

[@emmiebunny04]

This series made me appreciate Kevin Conroy as Batman. He is THE definitive Batman, whilst I adore Troy Baker and Jensen Ackles, Conroy is Batman. His passing really upset me as I grew up loving Batman, so I can only imagine how people who grew up with only Conroys Battman felt. RIP Kevin, gone way too soon.

[@funkyrumble0455]

A KZbinr that knows their video may be played while someone is falling asleep/ studying and then turning down the loud bits is a massive W. Thank you

[@HarryNetwurk]

I played Arkham Knight way back on the Xbox One, but I always wanted to play the older ones after hearing all the praise. Saw the whole collection on sale on steam and decided to pull the trigger. Came to youtube to decide whether to replay arkham knight, or play them all in order. Never expected to find such an awesome analysis of the whole series, but this was such a great watch and even though I'm a year late, I just wanted to say thanks for all the work you put into this! Excited to play them all in order and maxed out on PC for the first time!

[@RealJDGaming]

31:20 "A middle stick?!" LMAOOOOOOO

[@headspaceastronaut]

the best way to play these games is definitely on PC, specially now that GPUnity has released an AI upscaled texture pack for Asylum and for City, you get the best quality and the best artstyle

[@hookedonphoenix3112]

The biggest flaw in Arkham Knight was not requiring players to steer the Batmobile using Sixaxis or Kinect controls. It would have really alleviated the issue of people falling asleep during the dozens of thrilling tank battles that just scream "Batman" to me.

[@felixcosta2458]

Hugo's plotline in Arkham City made more sense to me when I learned about his story in the comics. Hugo Strange is obsessed about Batman, he admires Batman's psique, a man who dresses up as a bat and fights crime, to a point where he dresses up as Batman. Makes sense he wouldn't just kill him, i guess he wants to study him or something while he's in Arkham City.

[@adamlauer1096]

Omg right Arkham city and Asylum are worse than orgins??!?!?! I think he values combat above all else and Knights combat is the smoothest

[@felixcosta2458]

Fr but i guess it's because they're older lol

[@adamlauer1096]

@@felixcosta2458 sure systems and graphics improved over time, but the first 2 are 9's or 10's. Hell, City won game of the year. Orgins is kinda just mid. Some of arkham knight is gold but some of it is the worst the series has to offer so I'm conflicted. Simply put I love the first 2 I replay them 1 time a year at least. I like orgins and Knight but they haven't come off the shelf for years.

[@felixcosta2458]

@@adamlauer1096 City and asylum are the best, atmosphere-wise, like the setting just gets you there you know. To be honest I really don't like the batmobile sections in Knight, If it wasn't there I guess there would be more focus for Batman himself.

[@adamlauer1096]

@@felixcosta2458 I agree I like the batmobile as a traversal option and maybe you can take out random gang members with it, or transporting criminals. But the missions are just lame.

[@dylanmcnab2980]

“I’ve turned down the louder parts so you don’t get startled” “BATMAN Arkham is a-“

[@peterly185]

Great video!!!! I think this is probably my 15th time watching this while working, but just wanted to say thank you for providing such an amazing review and POV of this serious. Keep up the great work!

[@JustJulyo]

Glad to see someone put some respect to Arkham Origins Really enjoyed it and didn't even realize there was DLC to this game

[@Burner-td4cu]

It gets way too much praise to over compensate for the hate it got.

[@inshal6420]

@@Burner-td4cui agree I went back after all the praise and was disappointed. It doesn’t have the same detail and care as the Rocksteady games but its okay. 6-7ish/10

[@AMCSymbiote]

Something I’ve NEVER seen talked about personally at least is anyone talking about the small detail that Origins is the only game where Batman is in a fighting stance. In the main trilogy, he stands in a stoic and confident way but in Origins he’s in a fighting stance. To me that shows the young, angry, looking for a fight Batman that Origins was trying to portray and idk I just love seeing a younger Batman learning to be a hero rather than an angry vigilante

[@alfax4505]

If you think im gonna listen to your review at 5am tired af and in need of a calm voice to sleep to, then youre god damn right

[@battlemaster2203]

I understand why we don't need another arkham game, but i can't help but think how amazing it would be to see a complete reboot of the series with the asylum, City and Knight maps in one map. Add a few new areas, arkham origins batman voice actor, all the villains we've seen so far, the batcave and both the batmobile and batwing as drivable vehicles. But have them both as drive only, no tank gameplay. I think it would be the ultimate batman experience

[@pacoramon9468]

1:09:08 Considering that we never seen Bane after that, it was a wasted oportunity for a redemption arc.