Batman Arkham Shadow Reviews are Here. It's AAA VR Game Players Have Been Waiting For

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that I am genuinely excited about Batman: Arkham Shadow, especially considering its exclusive release for Meta Quest 3 and 3S. With a life-long admiration for both Batman and VR gaming, this title seems like the perfect blend of my two passions.


VR games haven’t quite taken off as one might expect due to several factors. One significant reason is that virtual reality equipment hasn’t become mainstream yet and requires further advancements to increase comfort and user-friendliness. However, supporters of PCVR can’t really grumble about the increasing number of games being developed for this platform. Today, we see the release of one of the most eagerly awaited VR games – Batman: Arkham Shadow. Critics’ reviews are now pouring in. In this article, we will discuss the game’s details, the headsets it’s playable on, and provide a selection of key reviews to give you a variety of opinions.

What Batman: Arkham Shadow is about?

In the storyline of “Batman: Arkham Shadow,” we find ourselves two years following the occurrences in “Batman: Arkham Origins.” One of the primary adversaries is the enigmatic Rat King, whose emergence in Gotham City incites chaos and unfortunate incidents. As the Dark Knight, it falls upon you to intervene and safeguard Gotham and its people once more. The game also explores the beginnings of key villains such as Scarecrow (portrayed by Elijah Wood), Harley Quinn, and Harvey Dent.

Batman: Arkham Shadow is being crafted by Camouflaj and released by Meta/Oculus Studios. For the moment, it’s a title that can only be played on Meta Quest 3 and 3S systems, as it’s exclusive to these devices from Meta Quest. The cost of the game has been set at $49.99.

Batman: Arkham Shadow reviews

Title not yet rated on Metacritic, but early online reviews are surfacing, giving us a sneak peek into what “Batman: Arkham Shadow” offers as the latest installment in the Batman series. One of the initial appraisals comes from Metro UK, which shares that:

This virtual reality experience not only ranks among the finest ever created, but it also stands out as one of the top Batman video games. It offers an exceptionally engaging portrayal of the Dark Knight Detective, rivaling the quality of other Arkham series games.

The another review excerpt comes from the Siliconera site.

As a fervent admirer, I must say that despite lacking the comprehensive VR experience to serve as an alluring introduction, Batman: Arkham Shadow manages to deliver an enjoyable gaming experience that stays true to its esteemed Arkham roots. To put it simply, there’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of taking down enemies one by one.

The online reviews for Batman: Arkham Shadow are filled with appreciation, lauding its immersive gameplay, cleverly constructed puzzles, and skillful implementation of VR technology, featuring intuitive yet intricate motion controls. It appears that this title is receiving a great deal of positive feedback, making it a must-see for enthusiasts of virtual reality and Batman fans alike.

Here, we also present a list with the Batman: Arkham Shadow’s scores:

  1. Metro UK – 9/10
  2. Siliconera. com – 8/10
  3. uploadvr.com – 4.5/5

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2024-10-22 17:02