From Pandemic Escape to Passion: Lucie Nermutová’s Photographic Journey
February 11, 2025
From Timepieces to Timeless Design: Jonathan Eav’s Journey of Architectural Excellence
February 13, 2025
Awarded Best VR Game of the Year by the 2024 NYX Game Awards, Batman: Arkham Shadow pits players against the Rat King’s growing cult, testing their skills, instincts, and Gotham’s faith in its protector.
The long-awaited Batman: Arkham Shadow has arrived on Meta Quest, bringing players back to Gotham in an all-new chapter of the Arkham series. Set after the events of Arkham Origins, this authentic addition deepens the story before Arkham Asylum, pulling fans into the shadows once more.
This latest instalment by Occulus Studios and Meta pulls players deep into Gotham’s underworld, delivering an experience that goes beyond traditional gameplay. With combat that demands real movement and an environment that reacts to every action, it offers a level of immersion no flat-screen title can match. The narrative weaves intense, emotionally driven moments that draw you in so completely, it’s easy to lose yourself in the role of Bruce Wayne.
The game plunges into the heart of Gotham’s chaos, forcing Batman to confront the very contradiction that defines him—the battle for peace fought with violence. A ruthless cult, led by the enigmatic Rat King, threatens to reduce the city to ashes, and when a cultist turns up dead, all signs point to Batman himself. With the media painting him as a murderer and the city on the brink of turning against him, he must unravel the conspiracy before Gotham falls into darkness. The deeper he goes, the more the line blurs between justice and vengeance, pushing him to the edge in a fight that’s as much about proving his innocence as it is about saving the city.
Players are pulled into Gotham like never before, blurring the line between observer and hero. No longer just watching from behind a screen, they step into the Dark Knight’s boots, feeling the weight of every decision and the intensity of every encounter. The ability to lock eyes with characters as they speak, exchange objects naturally, and physically interact with the world adds a gripping realism that heightens the stakes. By day, they move through Blackgate’s walls in plain sight, navigating its depths under heavy scrutiny. By night, the city becomes theirs to reclaim, gliding from the shadows, watching their own silhouette stretch across the rooftops before striking unseen.
On Meta Quest, this experience goes beyond stepping into Batman’s world, it invites players to engage with it in entirely new ways. Hidden throughout Gotham are challenges that reward curiosity, from puzzles that require careful observation to obstacles that demand agility and precision. Some secrets are locked behind intricate mechanisms, while others call for a combination of climbing, problem-solving, and exploration. Every uncovered detail adds another layer to the mystery, making each discovery feel like a small victory in the larger fight for Gotham’s survival.
Every interaction, every choice, and every moment spent in Gotham blurs the line between character and player, creating an adventure that is as much about the city’s fate as it is about understanding their place within it. Recognized for its innovation and immersive storytelling, it was awarded NYX Game’s Best VR Game of the Year (Meta Quest VR Game - Adventure) in the 2024 NYX Game Awards, cementing its place as a ground-breaking entry in the genre.
Credits
Entry Title: Batman: Arkham Shadow
Company: Oculus Studios
Client: Meta
Winning Category: NYX's BEST VR Game of the Year (Meta Quest VR Game - Adventure)
Black Myth: Wukong reimagines the classic tale of Journey to the West with stunning detail and cinematic storytelling, securing its place as 2024 NYX Game of the Year.
