If you are looking for the quintessential Batman experience in the world of video games, then you can’t go wrong with the Arkham series. Gritty, unrelenting and packed to the brim with more lore than we know what to do with, these titles truly captured the darkness of the Caped Crusader.
As it happens, not only did these games have no end of side missions and Riddler challenges to complete, but also hidden gems for those sharp enough to spot them. Did any of these ten slip by you?
Fair wanring, there are MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!
#10: Harley Has a Baby
“Batman: Arkham City†(2011)
Did Harley get knocked up? Sounds like a terrifying prospect, even more so when you see numerous pregnancy tests scattered over her hideout.
#9: Where it Began
“Batman: Arkham City†(2011)
Batman was born in Crime Alley, which just so happens to be located in Arkham City. If you come across it, you can actually pay your respects to Martha and Thomas Wayne.
#8: Starro Locked in Tank
“Batman: Arkham Knight†(2015)
What the hell is one of the most powerful beings in the universe doing trapped in a tank hidden underneath an amusement park?
#7: Bane’s Suit
“Batman: Arkham Knight†(2015)
He may be absent in the series’ final outing, but if you look around you can find the remnants of Bane’s signature outfit.
#6: Clayface Presents
“Batman: Arkham Origins†(2013)
Before he was living blob of clay, Basil Karlo liked to think of himself as a star in the making. If you take the time to look around through Gotham, you can see posters for some of his upcoming shows.
#5: Birds of Prey Group Chat
“Batman: Arkham Knight†(2015)
Aside from serving as Batman’s eyes and ears, Oracle is also part of the crime-fighting team known as the Birds of Prey. They even have their own online message board!
#4: Calendar Man in the Courthouse
“Batman: Arkham City†(2011)
Interacting with this villain on specific holidays will trigger brand new dialogue, each giving us a sneak peak into his gruesome past and approach to killing.
#3: Ace The Bat-Hound Dog Bowl
“Batman: Arkham Knight†(2015)
A lesser-known sidekick of the Dark Knight, Ace still seems to be alive and well given that his bowl has its own place in Bruce Wayne’s office.
#2: Foreboding Painting
“Batman: Arkham City†(2011)
Talk about foreshadowing. The reference to Cain and Abel at the beginning of the game is mirrored by its ending when Batman walks out of Arkham City with The Joker’s lifeless body in his arms.
#1: Arkham City Blueprints
“Batman: Arkham Asylum†(2009)
Should you find a way into Warden Sharp’s secret office in Arkham Asylum, you’ll see that plans for Arkham City were already well underway.
