Batman: Arkham Shadow Receives ESRB Rating Detailing VR Gameplay Elements

Batman: Arkham Shadow has recently received an official rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). This rating provides detailed insights into the gameplay elements and content of the game, which is exclusive to the Meta Quest 3.

Batman: Arkham Shadow places players in the iconic role of Batman as he investigates a mysterious cult that is causing turmoil in Gotham City. The game is played from a first-person perspective, allowing for an immersive experience as players traverse the city, examine crime scenes, complete undercover missions, and engage in combat with various adversaries, including cultists, thugs, and police officers.

The combat in Batman: Arkham Shadow is described as melee-style, with players utilizing punches and kicks to defeat enemies. Additionally, players can perform silent takedowns by grabbing and choking enemies from behind. The combat sequences can become frenetic, featuring light effects, impact sounds, and audible cries of pain. While the game does depict some violence, it is accompanied by mild blood effects. For instance, small bloodstains are visible in certain areas, and a specific cutscene illustrates a character being stabbed in hand, resulting in a blood-splatter effect.

Take a look at the complete ESRB description below.

This is a VR action-adventure game in which players assume the role of Batman as he investigates a mysterious cult harming Gotham City. From a first-person perspective, players traverse the city while examining crime scenes, completing undercover missions, and battling enemies (e.g., cultists, thugs, police officers). Players engage in melee-style combat using punches and kicks to defeat enemies; players can also silently take down enemies by grabbing and choking them from behind. Combat can be frenetic at times, accompanied by light effects, impact sounds, and cries of pain. Some areas depict small bloodstains on the ground; a cutscene depicts a character stabbed in the hand, with an accompanying blood-splatter effect. The word “sh*t” appears in the game, and one character holds up a raised middle finger.

Batman: Arkham Shadow will be released on Meta Quest 3. It currently doesn’t have a release date but Summer Game Fest will have more details on the game including a potential release window.