Batman: Arkham Shadow for Windows

Batman: Arkham Shadow is an action-adventure video game made exclusively for VR, combining stealth and combat in the dark streets of Gotham City. Players take control of Batman, using gadgets and combat moves to fight against notorious villains and prevent chaos from taking over the city. Developed as part of the iconic Arkham series, it offers an engaging experience for franchise fans.

The game features an open-world Gotham, blending main missions, side quests, stealth tactics, puzzles, and action-packed battles. Batman: Arkham Shadow builds on its predecessors' gameplay mechanics. The dark atmosphere and rich narrative keep players hooked from start to finish.

Familiar gameplay with a new twist

One of the key features of Batman: Arkham Shadow is its fluid, combo-based combat system, allowing players to feel in control of Batman’s every move. While combat mechanics and new gadgets expand the toolset for tackling various challenges and enemies, some sections lack innovation. Despite this, the fluidity and responsiveness immerse players in the role of Gotham's protector, whether battling enemies or executing stealth takedowns.

The exploration aspect of the game is equally important. Gotham City is detailed and vast, with plenty of opportunities for side missions and hidden secrets. The game’s open-world environment allows players to freely navigate the city, encountering familiar locations from the comics and previous games in the Arkham series. The addition of optional challenges, such as collecting hidden items and solving environmental puzzles, extends the game’s replayability.

It also incorporates a compelling story that ties into the broader Arkham series, focusing on a new threat to Gotham, challenging Batman in ways not seen before. While the narrative unfolds with twists and cinematic moments with voice acting and character animations bringing the story and its characters to life, it may feel repetitive for non-series fans who lack context, limiting their engagement.

Offers a satisfying action experience

Batman: Arkham Shadow builds on its predecessors with an expanded combat system, detailed world-building, and a gripping narrative, offering a satisfying action experience and a rich story. While it may not reinvent the wheel, it delivers what Arkham fans expect — a dark, thrilling adventure through Gotham. The mix of action and stealth, coupled with a strong narrative, makes it a must-play, though newcomers might find some aspects overwhelming.

• Fixed acoustic ray tracing on Matches' voice during the Investigate Otis objective
• Fixed an issue that made the Deadshot Echo unobtainable on existing saves
• Improved lighting on the Sewer boat dock by adjusting the specular highlights in shadows
• Improved visuals on light cones in the challenge maps released in v1.4
• Various performance improvements in the Classic Predator Challenge Maps
• Fixed several spots in the Architect of Fear challenge map where the environment would visibly drop out when viewed from certain locations
• Fixed normalization visual artifacts above the Jezebel Guns sign in the Right to Bear Arms challenge map
• Bug fixes