Batman: Arkham Shadow

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Batman: Arkham Shadow

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Meta Quest 3; Meta Quest 3S (VR only)Paid (one-time purchase; has been offered free as a headset bundle promotional item)

Health Score

MIXED

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About This Game

A first‑person VR action-adventure that puts players in the role of Batman as he investigates a cultish threat (the Rat King) and fights through Gotham using gadgets, stealth, and rhythmic melee combat. The tone is gritty and tense—true to the Arkham series—but designed as a single-player, narrative experience rather than an open sandbox.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

1/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

1/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•Contains teen-level violence
•mild blood
•and coarse language
•Requires owning a Meta Quest 3/3S headset (hardware cost)
•PEGI/parental-account redemption issues reported for child accounts during headset promotions.

Positives

•Highly immersive VR translation of Arkham combat and detective mechanics
•Strong single-player narrative and production values
•No microtransactions or online components.

Gameplay Videos

Batman: Arkham Shadow – Full Game Walkthrough 100% Completion (4K 60fps)

Batman Arkham Videos

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Official Ratings

ESRB

LanguageMild BloodViolence

No Interactive Elements

PEGI

ViolenceBloodBad Language

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not appropriate. Contains violent scenes, bloodstains, and coarse language; requires mature reading/comfort with tense situations and a VR headset.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not recommended. Content and VR intensity are beyond what’s suitable for this age group.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally not recommended. ESRB rates it T and PEGI rates it 16; younger teens may be unsettled by the violence and blood. Wait until mid-teens or review gameplay first.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Use caution. Some 13–15 year-olds may be ready, but supervise initial sessions, discuss violent content and set VR time limits; ensure the game is played on an adult account if regional PEGI restrictions apply.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate for most players in this group. Teen rating aligns with content; still observe standard VR safety (breaks, play area) and discuss mature themes if needed.