The Best Batman Video Games, According To Ranker
James Stevens From Lego Batman to Arkham Batman, various versions of the famous superhero have been represented in popular video games, and here are the top 10.
Between the blockbuster films and the age-old comic book series, Batman is among the most popular DC superheroes of all time. Given his unique and heartbroken story arc, it's no wonder the hero has a cult following. And now with the recent release of The Batman, fans are looking back at some of their favorite games featuring the Caped Crusader.
Among a universe that also features creatively sick and twisted villains, fans can't get enough of the franchise. There are endless Batman-centered video games out there, and gamers have weighed in on the best and worst of them at Ranker.
10 The Adventures Of Batman & Robin (1994)
This Super Nintendo game was quintessential '90s with its simple animation style, yet fans were all over it. Not only were fun mini-games and side missions involved, but the nostalgia received from this video game is top-notch, according to players.
With visuals based on The Batman cartoon, this 2D platform-style game was a simple take on fun Batman missions, and fans still believe it's a challenging game.
9 Batman: The Animated Series (1993)
This Gameboy release directly coincided with the debut of the animated series at the time. While the looks of the game are quite old-fashioned, the stories are just as riveting and fun for fans.
Fans of the more recent Arkham games would love this more vintage take, as it has similar visuals and gameplay, with some similarities including the methods of dodging bad guys and using unique takedown moves.
8 Batman: Vengeance (2001)
Batman's love for vengeance is no new idea. Not only was this game open to more gaming systems including Play Station 2, Game Boy Advance, and Game Cube, but it was one of the first of its kind to take a crack at 3D-inspired animation.
From being framed for a crime against Commissioner Gordan to Joker's shocking death, the game has its fair share of captivating storylines and missions. While the animation may look dated now, it was quite cutting edge for the time, and fans still show a passion for the unique gameplay to this day.
7 Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (2014)
Just like the Lego Batman films, the video games are equally as loved among fans. The game provides a wide array of fans with the fun, including users of the PS4, Xbox 360, and even the Xbox One.
Featuring famous characters like Green Lantern, Superman, The Flash, and Wonder Woman, the heroes embark on several exciting missions throughout the duration of the game.
6 Lego Batman: The Videogame (2008)
The first video game of the Lego Batman movie series provides over 10 hours of exciting gameplay, which is no lazy debut. After the success of the first film, the excitement was surely to transfer over to the game.
Featuring fan-favorite heroes and villains like Catwoman and The Joker, the game incorporates gameplay as Batman and the villains, as well as more Lego-inspired missions, including building contraptions.
5 Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (2012)
Unlike some of the other Lego Batman games, this gameplay solely focuses on the teamwork among the heroes of DC, including Robin and Superman. In the game, the famous heroes band together to defeat some of the world's most dangerous villains, including The Joker and Scarecrow.
Between the game's stunning visuals and the leveled-up missions, this game is among the favorite of fans in terms of the Lego Batman games.
4 Batman: Arkham Origins (2013)
It is widely agreed among fans that the Arkham games are the most elite, between the epic Batman quotes and storylines, to the layered and complex missions. Featuring more underrated villains like Deathstroke and Black Mask, the gameplay provides unlimited looks at Gotham's most menacing bag guys.
With a more elevated, realistic animation look than ever before, fans love the new dark take on Batman's story to this day, and they are hopeful for more installments in the future.
3 Batman: Arkham Knight (2015)
This game is a whirlwind, from the Batmobile missions to hunting down multiple famous villains, including Scarecrow and the Arkham Knight himself, more menacing than ever before. Batman: Arkham Knight is nothing short of ruthless, with many missions being nearly impossible to beat.
In addition to being a top-notch, strategic fighter, players are also expected to be pros with the Batmobile's features and maneuvers, which frustrated many fans at the time of the game's release. Nevertheless, many players agree that the game definitely has its fun and creative storylines and levels, and its high ranking still speaks volumes.
2 Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009)
Arkham Asylum was an exciting beginning to the gaming universe, as the Arkham games gave fans a special opportunity to explore one of their favorite fictional places, Gotham City. The game highlights a broader look at the asylum that houses fan-favorite Gotham villains, including The Joker, Killer Croc, The Riddler, and many more.
Serving as the middle-man game between Arkham Origins and Arkham City, the game provides some essential context to important Arkham storylines, not to mention the gameplay is a blast. The game additionally opened up an exciting world for future video games surrounding the stories of the sickest and most twisted Asylum patients.
1 Batman: Arkham City (2011)
Among a wide array of critics, Arkham City remains at the top spot as far as Batman video games go. While all of the Arkham games rank high among Batman fans, there are a few things that make Arkham City such a special game.
This game has it all as far as famous villains go, including Penguin, Two-Face, Joker, Mr. Freeze, Harley Quinn, and somehow even more. With compelling levels ranging from Iceberg Lounge missions to storylines surrounding the search for the cure for Joker's dangerously contagious illness, the game serves as a unique and wild ride into the Gotham Universe that fans are still obsessed with to this day.
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