In Batman: Arkham Asylum, developed by Rocksteady Studios, the player assumes the role of Batman as he delivers The Joker to Arkham Asylum. There, the imprisoned super-villains have set a trap and an immersive combat gaming experience unfolds. With an original script penned by Emmy Award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini, the game brings the universe of DC Comics’ detective to life with stunning graphics.

Known as the voice of Batman and Bruce Wayne for over fifteen years in various animated films and television series, Kevin Conroy will repeat his role as the caped crusader, while Mark Hamill, who is also a veteran of many animated Batman properties, will again star as The Joker in the upcoming action-adventure title.

Batman: Arkham Asylum Achievements:

1. Big Bang: Complete story mode on Easy difficulty (50)
2. Bigger Bang: Complete story mode on Normal difficulty (50)
3. Biggest Bang: Complete story mode on Hard difficulty (50)
4. Party Pooper: Time to break up this party (10)
5. Freeflow Combo 20: Complete a combo of 20 moves, any play mode (10)
6. Freeflow Combo 40: Complete a combo of 40 moves, any play mode (10)
7. Night Glider: Glide continuously for over 100m (5)
8. Rope-A-Dope-A-Dope: String up one henchman and drop him to surprise a second, any play mode (10)
9. Mano-A-Mano: Take on a beast in hand to hand combat (10)
10. Catch!: Catch a Batarang, any play mode (5)
11. Freeflow Combo 5: Complete a combo of 5 moves, any play mode (5)
12. Freeflow Combo 10: Complete a combo of 10 moves, any play mode (5)
13. Freeflow Perfection: Perform a perfect combo including all of Batman's combat moves. any play mode (10)
14. Freakshow Rodeo: Ride a beast and unleash its power (10)
15. Freeflow Bronze: Achieve 8 medals on combat challenges (10)
16. Freeflow Silver: Achieve 16 medals on combat challenges (25)
17. Freeflow Gold: Achieve 24 medals on combat challenges (50)
18. Predator Bronze: Achieve 8 medals on predator challenges (10)
19. Predator Silver: Achieve 16 medals on predator challenges (25)
20. Predator Gold: Achieve 24 medals on predator challenges (50)
21. Invisible Predator: Complete one predator challenge by using only Silent Takedowns and without being detected (10)
22. Flawless Freeflow Fighter: Complete one combat challenge without taking damage (10)
23. Crack The E Nigma: Solve every riddle on the island (20)
24. Arkham Analyst: Solve 5% of Riddler challenges (20)
25. Cryptic Investigator: Solve 10% of Riddler challenges (20)
26. Lateral Thinker: Solve 25% of Riddler challenges (20)
27. Mystery Solver: Solve 40% of Riddler challenges (20)
28. Conundrum Cracker: Solve 55% of Riddler challenges (20)
29. Mental Athlete: Solve 70% of Riddler challenges (20)
30. Riddle Resolver: Solve 85% of Riddler challenges (20)
31. World's Greatest Detective: Solve Arkham's biggest mystery (20)
32. Perfect Knight: 100% Complete (75)
33. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (10).
34. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (10).
35. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (10).
36. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (10).
37. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (10).
38. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (10).
39. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (25).
40. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (10).
41. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (10).
42. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (10).
43. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (25).
44. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (25).
45. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (50).
46. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (50).
47. Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (50).

System Requirements

• Minimum
  • CPU: Intel single core 3 Ghz or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: XP = 1 GB, Vista = 2GB
  • GPU: Shader Model 3 NVidia 6600 or ATI 1300 or higher
• Recommended
  • CPU: Pentium D 3Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (Dual core)
  • Memory: XP = 2GB, Vista = 3GB
  • GPU: NVidia 7900 GT or higher
  • Enhanced for multi-core

The North American collector’s edition of Batman: Arkham Asylum, co-published by Eidos, Inc. and Warner Bros. features a full array of iconic collector’s items, including:

• 14" Batarang with stand
  • Matches the Batarang’s in-game design
• Arkham Doctor’s Journal
  • 48 pages of notes on Arkham’s inmates
  • Embossed leather dust jacket
• 2 Sleeve Digi-pack, including:
  • Game disc
  • Behind-the-scenes DVD
• Code for downloadable Challenge Map
  • Exclusive “Crime Alley” map, available immediately
• Full-color Manual

Batman: Arkham Asylum will be available for the Xbox 360, PC, PS3, and is currently scheduled in North America on Aug. 25 and throughout Europe Aug. 28, 2009.