History Awesome / BatmanArkhamCity

* "Are you supposed to be playing with knives, Bats?" [[hottip:*:[[spoiler:Batman takes up Talia's Katana for the climactic fight with Clayface.]]

* The battle with the Joker[[hottip:*:[[spoiler:or rather, Clayface-masquerading-as-Joker]] is very fun and satisfying.

* Harley Quinn's Revenge showcases just how awesome Robin is. He infiltrated Harley's Steel Mill, defeated Harley and several of her armed mooks, beat up a ton of EliteMooks armed with bats, stun batons, shields, and knives while another was on Titan, and [[spoiler: saved Batman]].

* Much like VideoGame/BatmanArkhamAsylum, the game is "Throw {{Batman}} into a closed circle and watch him take out each member of his RoguesGallery one by one." If it was a comic miniseries it would have been pretty cool, but being a video game and giving ''you'' the controls to Batman, it gives you a real sense of how big that accomplishment is. Batman isn't awesome just because he's a cunning badass, he's awesome because [[{{Determinator}} he refuses to give up]]. The much larger scale of the game and just how battered he is by the end really drives it home.

* Batman and [[spoiler:Bane. Fighting ''back to back against an arena of mooks''. Hello, CurbstompBattle.]]

* Beating the Penguin. He may not be a formidable hand-to-hand combatant, but after [[ColdBloodedTorture what he did to those cops]], [[KickTheSonOfABitch he definitely deserved it.]]

* ''Finally'' finishing all of the Riddler's challenges and nabbing that condescending bastard. All those frustrating hours are made up for it when you see [[LaserGuidedKarma what happens to him.]] Before that, you get the oh-so satisfying chance to [[spoiler:step on his face and then punch him.]]

--> '''Riddler:''' Or maybe you are currently wondering if I know about the secret panel in your closet. How it slides back to reveal what you want most. How you sit, wearing that suit, crying into your hands as you question whether you are really worthy.

* Assuming you didn't unlock Catwoman via a DLC code, the ''other'' "vanilla" start of the game is just as awesome: not Batman, but ''Bruce Wayne'', is arrested and sent to Arkham City just for trying to lead a campaign to close the place down. Bruce [[spoiler:stages an escape with [[IntrepidReporter Jack Ryder]], then ''[[HolyShitQuotient breaks the Penguin's hand while he's still handcuffed]]'' before giving a beat down to Penguin's mooks. And that's '''before''' Bruce even puts on the Batsuit!]]

-->'''Prisoner:''' [[HolyShitQuotient Did you]] ''[[HolyShitQuotient see]]'' [[HolyShitQuotient that]]? [[OneManArmy He took all of them out]]!

* It's a rather disturbing AwesomeMomentOfCrowning or CrowningMomentOfAwesome, but Harley in Arkham City, especially in "Harley Quinn's Revenge", has proved herself to be very competent, [[spoiler: managing to capture ''Batman'', of all people.]]
* Say what you will about [[SoOkayItsAverage Harley Quinn's Revenge]], but it showcases how awesome Robin is. He infiltrated Harley's Steel Mill, Beat the crap out of Harley and several of her armed mooks, beat up a ton of EliteMooks armed with bats, stun batons, shields, and knives while another was on Titan, and [[spoiler: saved Batman]].

** [[spoiler:No [[Film/BatmanTheMovie Shark Repellent]] necessary.]]

* Much like BatmanArkhamAsylum, the game is "Throw {{Batman}} into a closed circle and watch him take out each member of his RoguesGallery one by one." If it was a comic miniseries it would have been pretty cool, but being a video game and giving ''you'' the controls to Batman, it gives you a real sense of how big that accomplishment is. Batman isn't awesome just because he's a cunning badass, he's awesome because [[{{Determinator}} he refuses to give up]]. The much larger scale of the game and just how battered he is by the end really drives it home.

*** [[spoiler:There was one spoiler video showing that you can punch out Penguin as he's cowering from you right after beating the thugs down.]]

* Beating the Penguin. He may not be a formidable hand-to-hand combatant, but after [[ColdBloodedTorture what he did to those cops]], he definitely deserved it.

* Say what you will about [[SoOkayItsAverage Harley Quinn's Revenge]], but it showcases how awesome Robin is. He infiltrated Harley's Steel Mill, Beat the crap out of Harley and several of her armed mooks, beat up a ton of EliteMooks armed with bats, stun batons, shields, and knives while another was on TITAN, and [[spoiler: saved Batman]].

* Say what you will about [[SoOkayItsAverage Harley Quinn's Revenge]], but it showcases how awesome Robin is. He infiltrated Harley's Steel Mill, Beat the crap out of Harley and several of her armed mooks, beat up a ton of EliteMooks armed with bats, stun batons, shields, and knives while another was on TITIAN, and [[spoiler: saved Batman]].

* It's a rather disturbing AwesomeMomentOfCrowning or CrowningMomentOfAwesome, but Harley in Arkham City, especially in "Harley Quinn's Revenge", has proved herself to be very competent, [[spoiler: managing to capture ''Batman'', of all people.]]

--> '''Freeze''': You are in my world now, Batman.

* The sidequest to rescue some political prisoners from being [[spoiler:executed by Strange]]. Batman takes out a veritable ''[[ZergRush 20 or more]]'' mooks in very close quarters who are wielding stun batons and guns, using shields, and are prone to throwing explosive items at him. And [[spoiler:Strange is taunting you the entire time]]. It's a CMOA for the ''player'', too, because that fight on anything other than Easy is ''button-destroyingly difficult'', but it feels amazing when you pull it off. The people you rescue are suitably awestruck.

* "Are you supposed to be playing with knives, Bats?" [[spoiler:Batman takes up Talia's Katana for the climactic fight with Clayface.]]

* "Are you supposed to be playing with knives, Bats?" Specifically, [[spoiler:BATMAN WITH A SWORD.]]

* "Are you supposed to be playing with knives, Bats?"

* Beating the crap out of the Penguin. He may not be a formidable hand-to-hand combatant, but after [[ColdBloodedTorture what he did to those cops]], he definitely deserved it. Beating down a CompleteMonster is ''always'' satisfying.

* There's a few different instances of a BattleInTheCenterOfTheMind and they're all awesome, but [[spoiler:Ra's al Ghul's]] is probably the coolest. Hundred illusory ninjas jump on top of Batman... and each has a counter-attack icon above them.

** Another great moment is how Batman finally defeats [[spoiler:Ra's]]: Punching him repeatedly in the face, taking his sword, stabbing it into the ground, and slamming his nose ''into the hilt''.

* Mastering the Gliding system, especially with the Grapnel boost upgrade. Once you've gotten the hang of it, you can travel to nearly anywhere, almost never touching the ground.

* Much like BatmanArkhamAsylum, the game is "Throw {{Batman}} into a closed circle and watch him take out each member of his RoguesGallery one by one." If it was a comic miniseries it would have been pretty cool, but being a video game and giving ''YOU'' the controls to Batman, it gives you a real sense of how big that accomplishment is. Batman isn't awesome just because he is badass, he's awesome because he refuses to give up. The much larger scale of the game and just how battered he is by the end really drives it home.
** This is referred to by the Bat himself in an episode of Justice League as his one and only superpower. ''[[HeartIsAnAwesomePower Because it's the only one he needs.]]''

* Much like BatmanArkhamAsylum, the entire game is basically "Throw {{Batman}} into a closed circle and watch him take out each member of his RoguesGallery one by one." If it was a comic miniseries it would have been pretty cool, but being a video game and giving ''YOU'' the controls to Batman, it gives you a real sense of how big that accomplishment is. Batman isn't awesome just because he is badass, he's awesome because he refuses to give up. The much larger scale of the game and just how battered he is by the end really drives it home.
** Heck, this is referred to by the Bat himself in an episode of Justice League as his one and only superpower. ''[[HeartIsAnAwesomePower Because it's the only one he needs.]]''

* The fight with Freeze. Pretty much the BestBossEver for the game. You have to use many tricks in your arsenal because Freeze won't let you try it again.

* One for Riddler, who hacks into Strange's feed for no reason other than ''taunt'' him. Keep in mind, he ''knows'' what Strange did at Arkham and he ''knows'' what he did to Sharp, but he also knows that the doctor won't be able to trace the broadcast. He's the InsufferableGenius poster boy, and it's ''glorious''.

* The sidequest to rescue some political prisoners from being [[spoiler:executed by Strange]]. Batman takes out a veritable ''[[ZergRush army]]'' of mooks in very close quarters who are wielding stun batons and guns, using shields, and are prone to throwing explosive items at him. Please note that by 'army' I mean 'at least twenty at once, maybe more'. And [[spoiler:Strange is taunting you the entire time]]. It's a CMOA for the ''player'', too, because that fight on anything other than Easy is ''button-destroyingly difficult'', but ''damn'' does it feel amazing when you pull it off. The people you rescue are suitably awestruck.

--> '''Riddler:''' You must tell me! I implore you, Strange! I...
--> '''Strange:''' Really, Edward? If ''I'' could figure it out, it must be child's play for ''you.''
--> '''Riddler:''' But I... I...
--> '''Strange:''' Interesting. Tell me, Edward, how is the Riddler like a blank dictionary? ''You're both at a loss for words.'' *disconnects*

* The battle with the Joker[[hottip:*:[[spoiler:or rather, Clayface-masquerading-as-Joker]] is very fun and satisfying, especially considering that the fight at the end of the first game was a pretty disappointing Anti-Climax Boss.

* If we go by the canon timeline, Batman went into Arkham City and did everything... EVERYTHING... in a little more than just ten hours.

* The battle with the Joker [[hottip:*:[[spoiler:or rather, Clayface-masquerading-as-Joker]] is very fun and satisfying, especially considering that the fight at the end of the first game was a pretty disappointing Anti-Climax Boss.

* Beating the crap out of the Penguin. He may not be a formidable hand-to-hand combatant, but after [[ColdBloodedTorture what he did to those cops]], he definitely deserved it. Beating down a CompleteMonster is ''always'' satisfying.

* Batman vs. [[spoiler:Solomon Grundy]]. A normal human being managing to take down a 8 ft tall zombie man who's clearly in one of his "Superman would have a bit of trouble here" incarnations

* It's a rather disturbing AwesomeMomentOfCrowning or CrowningMomentOfAwesome, but Harley in Arkham City, especially in "Harley Quinn's Revenge", has proved herself to be very competent, [[spoiler: managing to capture ''Batman'', of all people.]]
* From a rather meta standpoint, essentially everything featured in [[http://www.youtube.com/user/BatmanArkhamVideos BatmanArkhamVideos']] channel. His walkthroughs show such an amazing degree of skill that many people in the comments sections have wondered whether or not he actually ''is'' Batman.

* It's a rather disturbing AwesomeMomentOfCrowning or CrowningMomentOfAwesome, but Harley in Arkham City, especially in "Harley Quinn's Revenge", has proved herself to be very competent, [[spoiler: managing to capture ''Batman'', of all people.]]

* After you complete the main quest, do all the sidquests, save all the political prisoners, solve all the riddles, and do every AR challenge, the loading screens will no longer nag you about what's left to do. Instead they will say, [[spoiler: "Arkham site secured and ready for shutdown."]] It's a little touch, but it give you an amazing sense of accomplishment.