Batman: Arkham Asylum offers players a unique, atmospheric, dark adventure that takes them deep inside Arkham Asylum, Gotham's mental hospital for the criminally insane. Players will move in the shadows, strike fear into the hearts of their enemies, and confront the Joker and other infamous Gotham villains who have taken over the asylum. Using Batman's full range of gadgets and abilities, players will become an invisible predator who is trying to thwart the Joker's depraved plans. The script, exclusively created for Batman: Arkham Asylum, was written by renowned Batman story writer and five-time Emmy Award winner Paul Dini, who also wrote the first season of Lost and Batman: The Animated Series. Featuring stunning graphics and a mood-setting environment, Batman: Arkham Asylum offers a wide range of gameplay options that fall into the action, adventure, and superhero categories. Take advantage of the unique FreeFlow combat system, which allows you to seamlessly string together an unlimited number of combos and take on large groups of Joker villains in brutal one-on-one battles. Choose from a variety of ways to take down your opponents – sweep them out of the sky, throw them against walls, or watch from the Predator’s camera, which zooms in on your surroundings. Complete secret missions in the game world to unlock more secrets, and earn experience points to upgrade and customize your gear.