Meet Batman’s most ferocious and infamous fiends, who have trapped The Dark Knight inside the dangerous confines of Gotham City’s asylum for the mentally insane –Arkham Asylum.
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.
Move in the shadows, instigate fear amongst your enemies and confront The Joker and Gotham City's most notorious villains who have taken over the asylum. Use a wide range of Batman gadgets and abilities as you become the invisible predator and attempt to foil the Joker's demented scheme. Based on the core Batman license, Batman: Arkham Asylum will be available on August 25, 2009. Check out the new "villains" trailer, featured below: