WAARNINGRNING BBeforeefore playingng this game, readread the XboxXbox 360® Instructionction Manual and any peripheral manuals forr importantimportant safety and health information.information.n. KeepKeep all CONTENTS manuals for futurefuture reference.reference. Foror replacementreplacement manuals, see www.xbox.com/supportwwww.xbo.xbox.com/supporcom/support or call XboxXbox Customer Support.Support.. ImportantImportant Healthth WWarningarning About Playing Video Gamesmes Photosensitive seizuresseizures INTRODUCTION . 2 A veryvery small percentagepercentage ofof peoplepeoople may experience a seizureseizure when exposedosed to certaincertain visual images, including flashingg lights or patternspatterns that may appear in videoideo games. GETTING STARTED . 3 Even people who have no historyhistorory ofof seizuresseizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosedndiagnosed DEFAULT CONTROLS . 3 condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures”es” while watching MENU SELECTION . 3 video games. SAVING AND LOADING THE GAME . 4 These seizuresseizures may have a varietyety ofof symptoms, including lightheadedness,ness, alteredaltered XBOX 360 CONTROLS . 5 vision, eye or face twitching, jerkingrking or shaking ofof armsarms or legs, disorientation,tation, MOVEMENT . 5 confusion, or momentarymomentary loss ofof awareness.awareness. SeizuresSeizures may also cause losss ofof COMBAT . 5 consciousness or convulsions thathat can lead to injuryinjury fromfrom falling down or striking nearby objects. ITEM CONTROLS . 6 EXPERIENCE AND UPGRADES . 6 Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any ofof these XBOX LIVE . 6 symptoms. ParentsParents should watchch for or ask their childrenchildren about the aboveaboove symptoms— childrenchildren and teenagersteenagers areare moremorre likely than adults to experience these seizures.seizures. The risk COMBAT . 7 ofof photosensitive epileptic seizuresseizurures may be reducedreduced by taking the followingwing precautions:precautions: STRIKE . 7 Sit fartherfarther fromfrom the screen;screen; use a smaller screen;screen; play in a well-lit room;room; do not play COUNTER . 7 when you areare drowsydrowsy or fatigued.ed. CAPE STUN . 7 If you or any ofof your relativesrelatives have a historyhistory ofof seizuresseizures or epilepsyepilepsy,, consultsult a doctor REDIRECT/EVADE . 7 beforebbeforf e playing.l GADGETS . 7 GADGETS . 8 BATARANG . 8 GRAPNEL GUN . 8 ESRB Game Ratings OTHER GADGETS . 8 The EntertainmentEntertainment SoftwareSoftware Rating BoardBoard (ESRB) ratings areare designedd to provideprovide consumers,consumers, especially parents,parents,s, with concise, imparimpartialtial guidance aboutt the age- DETECTIVE MODE . 9 appropriatenessappropriateness and contentt ofof computer and video games. This informationinforormation can help consumersconsumers make informedinformmed purchasepurchase decisions about which gamesmes they deem ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS . 10 suitable for their childrenchildren andd families. IN-GAME MENUS . 11 ESRB ratings have two equal parparts:ts: WAYNETECH . 11 • Rating Symbols suggestt age appropriatenessappropriateness for the game. Thesese symbols MAP AND OBJECTIVES . 11 appear on the frontfront ofof virtuallyvirtually everyevery game boxbox available for retailretailil sale or THE RIDDLER’S CHALLENGE . 12 rentalrental in the United Stateses and Canada.Canada CHARACTER BIOS . 12 • Content DescriptorsDescriptors indicatedicate elements in a game that may havee triggeredtriggered a particularparticular rating and/or may be ofof interestinterest or concerconcern.n. The descriptorsdescriptorptors appear CREDITS . 13 on the back ofof the boxbox nextnext to the rating symbol. EIDOS LIMITED WARRANTY . 17 ON FRONT ON BABACKCK WARRANTY CLAIMS & PRODUCT SUPPORT . 17 VIDEO GAME E For mormoree information,information, visit www.ESRB.orgwwww.ESRB.org 1 INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED It’s going to be a long night... Default Controls After a seemingly random attack by The Joker at the Mayor’s office, < > Batman ™ is returning his greatest nemesis to Arkham Asylum ™, BACK START button button Gotham City’s institute for the criminally insane. w left trigger x right trigger left bumper right bumper But The Joker has a plan and escape is only y z the beginning. By the time the sun rises Y button over Gotham, he will have turned Arkham B button button Island into his twisted playground, A X button and broken the Dark Knight ™ himself. å Can even Batman survive a night locked up Xbox Guide with ALL of Gotham’s freaks and madmen? L left stick C right stick ldirectional pad Menu Selection Use l or L to cycle through the game options. Press A to select and B to return. Title Menu Press Start Start a new game. Profile Select Select one of four player profiles to record your saves and settings. Main Menu Select from Story Mode, Challenge Mode, Character Bios , Character Trophies and Options. Story Mode Play the main Batman: Arkham Asylum Story Mode (Starting a new game gives the option of Easy, Normal or Hard gameplay.) 2 3 Challenge Mode Unlock a variety of challenges and test your skills against the best in the world. XBOX 360 CONTROLS Downloadable Content Access new, exciting game content. Character Bios Access a variety of unlockable Character Bios about Batman’s allies and enemies, all with unique artwork from DC Comics’ WildStorm Productions. Movement Character Trophies View a gallery of character trophies. Collect additional trophies by playing through the main story. Options Select options to change the following in-game settings: BATMAN MOVEMENT CONTROLS Game Options Control Action Invert Look: Toggle invert on/off. L Movement—Sneak/Walk/Run Invert Rotation: Toggle rotation on/off. C Rotate camera Invert Flight: Toggle on/off. Crouch Vibration: Enable or disable controller vibration. x Drop down (when hanging from ledge) Camera Assist: Enable or disable camera assist. B Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the game. A Run/Climb/Glide/Use A x2 Evade Audio Options C Click Zoom Subtitles: Turn the subtitles on/off. z Grapple SFX Volume: Adjust the SFX volume. Click Center camera Music Volume: Adjust the music volume. L x + A Corner cover Dialogue Volume: Adjust the dialogue volume. (When standing by a corner) Saving and Loading the game Combat Every level in the game has a number of checkpoints to pass. This icon appears BATMAN COMBAT CONTROLS on the screen, informing you when Batman has passed a checkpoint and the game is Control Action saving your progress. Please do not turn off your console for the duration of the icon Strike being on screen, or your progress may be lost. X Counter/Silent Takedown When you reselect your profile at the start of a game, it will load the last Y checkpoint passed. B Cape Stun A + X Throw (Requires upgrade) B + Y Takedown (Requires upgrade) A x2 (When pressing toward an enemy) Redirect x + Y (Next to a prone enemy) Ground Takedown ™ ] (Tap) Quick Batarang ™ x x2 Quick Batclaw (Requires upgrade) 4 5 Item Controls COMBAT BATMAN ITEM CONTROLS Control Action As Batman encounters enemies he can fight them with a variety of moves. ] (Hold) Ready Gadget Use Gadget x Strike: This is Batman’s standard attack, unleashing a volley of blows Detonate Explosive Gel (Requires upgrade) z to his enemy with . (Tap) Toggle Detective Mode X y Counter: When enemies display the icon, Batman can perform (Hold) Environmental Analysis y a counter move with Y, breaking their attack. l Select Gadget Cape Stun: This move temporarily stuns any attacker. For armed melee < Map/Level Up enemies, Batman should stun them with B to break their block, leaving them open to the strike attack. EXPERIENCE AND UPGRADES Redirect/Evade: Gain distance or jump over an enemy to attack from behind by double-tapping A. Defeating enemies, rescuing innocent civilians, gathering evidence, solving puzzles, Gadgets: Batman’s gadgets, such as the Batarang, and bringing villains to justice will all earn Batman experience points (XP). When can also be used to vary attacks you’ve earned enough XP, you can choose from a range of upgrades to help you with a mix of stun and impact moves. overcome the challenges of Arkham Island. With each successful attack, Batman’s multiplier increases; this earns a combo bonus at the end of each fight Xbox LIVE with additional XP for combat variety. Earning XP also replenishes Batman’s health. Play anyone and everyone, anytime, anywhere on Xbox LIVE®. Build your profile (your Unlocking abilities also gives access to unique moves that gamer card). Chat with your friends. Download content (TV shows, trailers, HD can provide new forms of attack or unleash devastating movies, game demos, exclusive game content, and Arcade games) at Xbox LIVE damage on opponents. Marketplace. Send and receive voice and video messages. Use LIVE with both Xbox360® and Windows®. Play, chat, and download on both your PC and your Xbox 360. LIVE gives you ultimate access to the things you want and the people you know, on both your PC and your TV. Get connected and join the revolution! Connecting Before you can use Xbox LIVE, connect your Xbox 360 console to a high-speed Internet connection and sign up to become an Xbox LIVE member. For more information about connecting, and to determine whether Xbox LIVE is available in your region, go to www.xbox.com/live/countries . Family Settings These easy and flexible tools enable parents and caregivers to decide which games young game players can access based on the content rating. Parents can restrict access to mature-rated content.