1up: A – “Arkham City serves as one of those sequels that renders it predecessor wholly obsolete.â€
GamesRadar: 10/10 – “Batman: Arkham Asylum was the greatest superhero game of all time. The sequel, Batman: Arkham City, is five times bigger and about a bilion times better. You do the math.â€
GameTrailers: 9.3/10 – “[Arkham City] is the definitive Batman game, but to leave it there would be to damn it with faint praise . . . You owe it to yourself to experience Arkham City.â€
IGN: 9.5/10 – “Batman: Arkham City isn’t just better than Batman: Arkham Asylum, it’s better than most games on the market.â€
GameSpot: 9.0/10 – “Batman: Arkham City’s irresistible world, joyous movement, rewarding combat, and varied side quests make it an exceptional adventure game.â€
GamePro: 5/5 – “It’s a must-own, and a definite contender for the year’s best.â€
Game Informer: 10/10 – “Arkham City . . . bests its predecessor in every way and stands tall as one of Batman’s greatest moments . . . The Best Licensed Video Game Ever Made.â€