In this first game of the Batman: Arkham series, you play as the superhero, Batman, who is tasked with capturing the notorious outlaw, Joker, to lock him up in the new prison, the Arkham Asylum.

Joker is a notorious criminal who has been terrorizing the city for years. The police are unable to stop him, so it is up to Batman to take the gang down.

The game is divided into three sections. In the first section, you will explore the world and complete some missions. In the second section, you will have to find your way in the asylum and release all the inmates. In the third section, you will have to fight the bosses.