Batman video games

<p>Finally, the Switch also gets its compilation of what is certainly still in 2026 Batman's greatest video game success: the Arkham trilogy, letting players experience Batman's adventures in all their glory, wherever they are.

Of course, this compilation includes all the DLC, offering a complete and immersive experience. Players can rediscover Batman's dark and detailed universe, with improved graphics, reduced loading times and controls adapted to the Joy-Con and the Pro Controller.

But what really makes this compilation stand out is its portability, allowing players to explore Gotham from anywhere.</p>

<p>Off to a Gotham in complete chaos, since the story begins tragically with Batman's death. This tragedy cannot, however, leave the city without protection, leading the player to take on the role of the members of the Bat-Family to maintain order. Each character has a rich and complex story, as well as a unique skill tree: Batgirl can disable cameras, Robin can sneak around quietly, Nightwing can support his allies, and Red Hood can take hits.

The game takes place in an open world where you have to investigate crimes and fight various enemies. The fights - although reminiscent of the Arkham games - lack the fluidity and complexity that made the latter so memorable.

But that is not enough to lower the quality of this installment, which also shines in two-player co-op mode. Each player can play a different character, and their complementary skills add a strategic dimension to the fights.</p>

<p>Our hero once again faces his sworn enemies: Black Mask, the Joker and the Penguin. They have taken control of Blackgate Prison, turning the place into a real battlefield. Batman must navigate this maze, pushing exploration even further, in the manner of a Metroid game. Needless to say, detective vision will be more than necessary to scan the environment and find clues.

Unlike its 3D predecessors, Blackgate offers a 2.5D experience that in no way reduces the installment's graphic quality. The FreeFlow combat system is still there, as are the stealth sequences.</p>

<p>The prequel to the Arkham series begins on Christmas Eve in Gotham City, where a young and still inexperienced Batman has a price put on his head by Roman Sionis, drawing in eight of the world's most dangerous assassins.

The gameplay keeps the FreeFlow combat system from the previous games, while adding new strategies and environmental interactions. The game also puts the emphasis on Batman's detective skills, letting players virtually recreate crime scenes in order to analyze them.

A multiplayer mode appears for the first time in the series, while several downloadable contents enrich the game with new missions and challenges.</p>

<p>In this long-awaited sequel, the Joker and Lex Luthor join forces to spread chaos across Gotham City. Batman and Robin - joined by Superman and other members of the Justice League - have to stop them.

For the first time in a LEGO game, players can explore an open world. Gotham City is packed with detail and offers a wealth of side quests, collectibles and secrets to discover. Players can travel on foot or use various vehicles, adding a new dimension to exploration. Characters can also fly, with smooth animations and intuitive controls.</p>

<p>The mobile game Batman: Arkham City Lockdown is part of the Arkham games' storyline, and takes place before the events of Arkham City. Gotham is gripped by chaos, and Batman has his hands full with countless enemies... Every fight is an intense one-on-one confrontation, using intuitive touch controls to attack, dodge and parry.

The game stands out for its use of the touchscreen for dynamic, interactive combat. Powered by Unreal Engine 3, Arkham City Lockdown delivers impressive graphics for a mobile game, faithfully recreating the dark and menacing atmosphere of Gotham City.</p>

<p>Another gem! The story of Arkham City takes place a year and a half after the events of Arkham Asylum. Quincy Sharp turns part of the city into a huge open prison called Arkham City, run by the sinister Dr. Hugo Strange. Batman - captured and thrown into this new prison - must uncover Strange's plans and face numerous supervillains.

This installment offers an open world five times larger than its predecessor's, allowing unprecedented freedom of exploration. Players can glide over Gotham, use an array of gadgets to solve puzzles and fight enemies in FreeFlow combat sequences that are even smoother and more dynamic.</p>

<p>The story of Batman: The Brave and the Bold begins with Batman and Robin chasing a thief. A simple start that gives no hint of an impressive series of cooperative missions with various DC universe superheroes, such as Green Lantern, Aquaman and Blue Beetle, to take on a gallery of supervillains.

The game is characterized by its side-scrolling style, where you can play as Batman along with a superhero ally in battles against hordes of enemies. Each character has their own abilities and special moves, making the gameplay varied and strategic. One of the game's strengths lies in its co-op mode, where two players can join forces to fight crime together.</p>

<p>Watch out, a masterpiece is coming, still acclaimed in 2026! Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game that is revolutionary thanks to its immersive storytelling and innovative gameplay.

The story begins with Batman escorting the Joker to Arkham Asylum after an eventful capture. However, the Joker had planned everything to take control of the asylum. With the help of Harley Quinn and other iconic enemies, he traps Batman and threatens Gotham City with bombs.

This installment stands out for its FreeFlow combat system, which lets you smoothly combine attacks, counters and dodges. The game also includes stealth elements and a Detective Mode that allows Batman to collect clues and solve puzzles.</p>

<p>Unlike previous LEGO games based on movie franchises - such as LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Indiana Jones - LEGO Batman does not directly follow the plot of a specific film. Instead, it draws largely on the Batman universe, mixing elements from the comic books and the cartoons to create an original adventure.

The game lets players take on the role of Batman and Robin, but also a variety of iconic villains such as the Joker, the Riddler and the Penguin. Structured in three main episodes, themselves divided into several levels, the game takes players through solving puzzles, fighting enemies and using the characters' unique abilities to progress. </p>

<p>If there is one genre missing from the Batman video games released so far, this is it! Gotham City Racer is a racing game inspired by the animated series The New Batman Adventures.

The game includes two main modes: Patrol Mode - where players roam Gotham looking for criminals - and Adventure Mode, which features around forty missions. Players can play as Batman, Batgirl, Robin and other characters from the series, each with their own vehicle.</p>

<p>In Chaos in Gotham, the local super-villains have joined forces to take control of the city. Batman has to face them across various levels inspired by the iconic places and characters of the DC universe.

The game mixes platforming and beat 'em up elements, with puzzle sequences and Batmobile driving levels. Players use Batman's gadgets - such as the Batarang and the Bat-grapple - to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.</p>

<p>This time it is an animated movie that is behind this adventure of the Caped Crusader. The game takes place in a future where Bruce Wayne - too old to be Batman - passes the torch to Terry McGinnis. The Joker resurfaces, and Terry has to stop him while uncovering the mysteries behind his return.

The game is a repetitive beat 'em up whose fights remain monotonous and lacking in variety, despite the option to choose from different suits and gadgets.</p>

<p>New movie, new game! This installment takes place over three nights of 8 real hours, where players can play as Batman, Robin or Batgirl. Each character has their own characteristics, and must stop crimes orchestrated by Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy.

The game offers a 3D exploration of Gotham City with missions to complete in real time. Players will certainly enjoy being able to move freely around the map and to use the Batmobile to travel to the various mission locations!</p>

<p>Also based on the movie of the same name, this time it is a beat 'em all that awaits players. Playing as Batman and Robin in a series of fights against hordes of enemies to stop the Riddler and Two-Face, players can use various gadgets and perform special moves to defeat their opponents.

The graphics - although dated - are colorful and faithful to the movie's aesthetic. The environments, for their part, are varied, and manage to make you forget the rather stiff animations.</p>

<p>Inspired by Tim Burton's masterpiece, this multi-genre action-adventure game follows Batman's adventures across a series of varied levels. The goal? Take on the Joker's henchmen in platforming levels, drive the Batmobile through Gotham City and solve puzzles in the Batcave. Each sequence offers a unique challenge, true to the film's dark universe.</p>

<p>Two separate adventures in this 2nd video game title? Indeed, players can switch between two stories: one where Batman must foil the Penguin's plans and another where he faces the Joker. With comic book-inspired visuals and engaging gameplay, this installment perfectly captures the spirit of the Batman comics.</p>

<p>An isometric 3D action-adventure classic, the very first in a long line of Batman video games asks players to rescue Robin by recovering the seven pieces of the Batcraft scattered around the Batcave. Solid puzzle-solving skills are required to explore the many rooms filled with traps and riddles as smoothly as possible.</p>