Gotham Knights: Deluxe
- October 20, 2022
- Warner Bros. Games Montreal | QLOC
"Gotham Knights: Deluxe Edition features 2-player co-op and single-player gameplay, including the main game and Visionary Pack. As beloved hero Batman is suddenly killed, it's up to Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin to protect Gotham City and fight a new criminal underworld. Patrol Gotham's five boroughs, engage in criminal activity, and customize your Batman Family member's gear and appearance."
Reviews
- The game features a beautifully written story with diverse characters and engaging plot points.
- Graphics and sound design are top-notch, creating an aesthetically pleasing experience.
- Gameplay is fun and fluid, with each character offering unique styles and skill trees.
- Combat can become repetitive and lacks variety, leading to a somewhat blocky feel.
- The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and crashes.
- It does not live up to the high standards set by the Arkham series, feeling shorter and less polished.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its beautifully written narrative and well-developed plot points, making it engaging despite some noted flaws. Reviewers appreciate its linearity and consistency, highlighting the absence of plot holes, while also noting the diverse and unique characters that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story stands out as a strong aspect of the game, complementing its impressive graphics and smooth gameplay.
“The game itself plays well; it has a beautifully written story with many plot points.”
“The story is pretty solid; characters are diverse and unique, customization of character design and layout is top tier, and the visuals are aesthetically appealing.”
“Don’t get me wrong, it has its major flaws and downfalls, but the story is something to really follow.”
“Honestly, the graphics are outstanding, the gameplay is smooth, but the story is very linear and consistent with no plot holes compared to other previous games similar to this.”
“The story is pretty solid, characters are diverse and unique, but the overall narrative lacks depth.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally praised for their detail and aesthetic appeal, particularly in story missions, though some users noted occasional texture bugs and clunky character movement. While some feel the graphics fall short for a PS5 title, many appreciate the smooth gameplay and diverse character designs, contributing to a positive reception of the visual experience.
“Honestly, the graphics are outstanding, the gameplay is smooth, the story is very linear and consistent with no plot holes compared to other previous games similar to this.”
“The story is pretty solid, characters are diverse and unique, customization of character design and layout is top tier (in my opinion) and the visuals are aesthetically appealing.”
“Graphics and gameplay are both great.”
“A few hiccups with some buggy graphic textures, but overall I rate this game very highly on what it does right, which is a lot more than it does wrong.”
“Graphics seem a little poor for a PS5 game, and the movement of the characters is quite clunky at times.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and consistency, offering a linear story without plot holes, which sets it apart from similar games. While it differs from the Arkham series, players are enjoying the engaging mechanics and diverse characters.
“Honestly, the graphics are outstanding, the gameplay is smooth, and the story is very linear and consistent with no plot holes compared to other previous games similar to this.”
“The gameplay is different from the Arkham series, but I'm loving it so far with great graphics, story, and the different characters.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates good stability, with only minor issues related to buggy graphic textures. Users generally feel that the positives outweigh the negatives, leading to a high overall rating.
“There are a few hiccups with some buggy graphic textures, but overall I rate this game very highly on what it does right, which is a lot more than it does wrong.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its solid storytelling and diverse, unique characters. Players appreciate the high level of customization available for character design, complemented by aesthetically appealing visuals.
“The story is pretty solid, characters are diverse and unique, and the customization of character design and layout is top tier in my opinion. The visuals are aesthetically appealing.”
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as their stories unfold.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that truly impact their growth and relationships.”