Batman: Arkham City Lockdown
- December 7, 2011
- NetherRealm Studios
Batman: Arkham City Lockdown is a hack and slash style, single-player game with great gameplay and splendid visuals. Players fight enemies one-on-one using touchscreen controls, including villains such as Two-Face, Solomon Grundy, Joker, and Deathstroke. Defeating enemies earns points to upgrade Batman's stats, gadgets or costumes, taking place before the events of Arkham City.
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Reviews
- The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is smooth, making it a visually appealing experience.
- The combat system is engaging, requiring players to watch enemy movements and counter accordingly, which adds depth to the fighting mechanics.
- Many players found the game to be fun and addictive, especially for Batman fans, with a variety of villains and upgrades available.
- The game frequently crashes and has issues with installation, often requiring users to delete other apps to free up space.
- Controls can be unresponsive and frustrating, leading to a poor gameplay experience for some users.
- There is a lack of a compelling story, with gameplay primarily focused on repetitive fighting rather than narrative depth.
- graphics17 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised as stunning and amazing, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. While most users report smooth performance, some mention potential lag on older devices due to the high-quality visuals. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal and making it a recommended choice for players.
“The graphics are incredible and the gameplay is a lot of fun.”
“The graphics are stunning and amazing!”
“Stunning graphics and gameplay easily makes this a five star game.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel unpolished.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging one-on-one combat between Batman and various foes, including iconic supervillains, and is generally praised for its fun and immersive experience. While the graphics are stunning and enhance the gameplay, some users report issues such as game crashes and repetitive mechanics. Overall, the gameplay captures the essence of the Arkham franchise, though it may not fully replicate the console experience.
“The graphics are incredible and the gameplay is a lot of fun.”
“Stunning graphics and gameplay easily makes this a five-star game.”
“The gameplay is frustrating; you're not even going to play the game since it crashes on the opening cutscene.”
“Gameplay consists of one-on-one fights between Batman and his foes, whether that be henchmen, goons, or iconic Gotham supervillains (who take the role of the game's bosses).”
“This isn't like the console game as far as gameplay is concerned, but it definitely captures the spirit of the Arkham franchise.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that it primarily focuses on combat rather than narrative. Although it serves as a prequel to Arkham City, it fails to meet the storytelling standards set by the Arkham series. Additionally, the game provides mission conditions even after failures, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The story is engaging and adds depth to the characters, making you feel invested in their journeys.”
“The narrative is well-crafted, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
“The world-building is impressive, creating a rich backdrop that enhances the overall experience.”
“I didn't realize until after I spent six bucks on this game that there's really no story to it; you just fight and fight and fight.”
“The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the story is lacking.”
“It stands as a prequel to Arkham City, but the story doesn't live up to the Arkham series.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization model includes optional in-app purchases that do not hinder game completion, allowing players to enjoy the game fully without spending money. However, some users report that they may lose interest after making purchases.
“Another thing I like is that there are in-app purchases, but you can finish the game without buying them.”
“I made two in-app purchases and then stopped playing.”
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
