I am vengeance. I am the night. I am … flailing my arms around in my living room. But not really—really, I'm Batman. At the very least, thanks to VR game Batman: Arkham Shadow, I'm the closest it's possible to get to becoming Gotham City's dark defender, short of experiencing intense childhood trauma cushioned only by inheriting billions of dollars with which to fund a one-man war on crime.
Arkham Shadow isn't just a “great game for VR” though, with all the caveats that clause typically implies—it's a masterclass in superhero gaming in general, and possibly the Quest VR headset’s first serious system seller.
I Am the Knight
Developed by Camouflaj and published by Oculus Studios, and exclusive to Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, Arkham Shadow is rooted in the same "Arkhamverse" continuity established by developer Rocksteady Studios in 2009's Batman: Arkham Asylum. Taking place early on in Batman's career—specifically set shortly after the events of 2013's Batman: Arkham Origin—it sees the Caped Crusader facing off against a brand-new threat, the Rat King, a cult leader sowing discord in Gotham.
Batman: Arkham Shadow is an ambitious full-length VR game.
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