Release Date: October 22, 2024
A spin-off of the Batman: Arkham series, created with VR headsets in mind. The story in Batman: Arkham Shadow takes place 2 years after the events from Arkham Origins. We can play as the titular Dark Knight, trying to stop Rat King and the riot outbreak in the city.
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Batman: Arkham Shadow is a spin-off of the Marvel’s Iron Man VR in its portfolio, while its release was handled by Oculus Studios.
The action of Batman: Arkham Shadow is set about 2 years after the events depicted in Batman: Arkham Origins. July 4th begins to change into the so-called "Day of Wrath" thanks to the mysterious Rat King, whose appearance in Gotham City leads to the outbreak of riots. The Dark Knight has no choice, but to step into action and try to prevent the disaster before things completely get out of control.
Batman: Arkham Shadow allows us to learn about the beginnings of iconic villains such as Scarecrow or even Harley Quinn. The game also includes other characters known to fans, such as Harvey Dent and Jim Gordon.
In Batman: Arkham Shadow we view the action from a first-person perspective (FPP). The adventure leads us through the dark corners of Gotham City and allows us to visit such places as the Monarch Theatre or Bowery. While exploring them, we make use of Batman's characteristic equipment, including a grappling hook (which allows the protagonist to get to hard-to-reach places), a cape (which allows for quiet and safe landings after jumping from great heights) and explosive gel (which can be used to blow up weak walls and thus create new ages).
Gadgets also come in handy during confrontations with opponents. Batman's path is filled with shady characters, whom the hero neutralizes by fighting hand-to-hand or acting silently and taking enemies by surprise. In the first case, we need to demonstrate agility and reflexes to effectively dodge and launch accurate attacks, while in the second - primarily cunning, and sometimes also patience (carefully observing the patrol routes of adversaries and waiting for the right moment to take action). In addition, observation skills are also useful during the game. Batman is not only a terror for the criminals, but also a detective, so the game is full of investigations and puzzle-solving.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Camouflaj
Publisher: Meta / Oculus Studios
Age restrictions: 16+
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Based on the DC Comics license, an action game series starring the Bat-Man. The series is overseen by UK-based Rocksteady Studios, which since 2010 has been owned by Warner Bros. Games. Nevertheless, over the years, such development teams as NetherRealm Studios, WB Games Montreal, Armature Studio, Turbine Entertainment and Camouflaj have also had their fingers in the series.
Batman: Arkham Shadow is out, and with it come reviews of the game. It looks like VR s have something to be excited about.
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Maciej Bogusz
October 22, 2024
Game Ratings for Batman: Arkham Shadow Video Game.
Screen Rant: 9 / 10 by Jason Hon
Batman: Arkham Shadow is VR gaming at its best.
Destructoid: 8.5 / 10 by Chris Carter
While I get the skepticism over a VR Batman game (I was unsure how this would actually pan out when it was announced), Camouflaj has more than proven that they are a major player in the VR AAA space, and Oculus Studios has yet another feather in their cap with Arkham Shadow.
Press Start: 9 / 10 by Harry Kalogirou
Batman: Arkham Shadow feels like the virtual reality experience that Batman deserves. A fully-fledged triple A title that successfully translates so many industry defining elements into a VR framework with the utmost success. Camoflaj have delivered a unique and fantastic addition to what is already a sublime series of games.