Gotham Knights review

Gotham Knights

Gotham Knights (for Xbox Series S) Review

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a straight-up masterpiece, a wonderfully interactive Batman adaptation, and an innovative adventure that would've worked regardless of its main character. Unfortunately, over the years, everything that made that game unique has been slowly watered down and eroded in misguided attempts to broaden that gameplay style's mainstream appeal. And that brings us to Gotham Knights ($69.99). This open-world action-RPG isn’t a horrible way to beat up bad guys with friends on your Xbox Series S, but it’s bogged down with tedious, trend-chasing mechanics. Batman Is Dead! Batman’s world is so rich and interesting that it's difficult to screw up. Fortunately, Gotham Knights’ narrative at least rises to the level of a high-end animated feature. Batman is dead! It’s up to his remaining protéges (Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, Robin) to pick up the pieces in this new continuity. You’ll tangle with familiar foes, with Harley Quinn and Penguin feeling inspired by their rece...

Despite Gotham Knight's cooperative multiplayer and many customization options, vigilante justice can’t save this open-world action-RPG from mediocrity.

Cooperative multiplayer action; Customizable abilities; Familiar, Arkham series-like mechanics; Lots of Batman fan service

Needless RPG systems; Repetitive filler missions; Annoying enemy tactics; Playable characters lack distinction