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Batman: Arkham Asylum PlayStation 3 Cheats and Tips

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Find out how to unlock challengers, defeat Poison Ivy's plants and unlock the armoured Batsuit. Also learn how to get the alternate weapon view.


More Batman: Arkham Asylum PlayStation 3 Cheats and Tips

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'CITY OF TERROR' Secret Hatch

Watch the video below to find out how to enter a hidden hatch.

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Upgrades

The following is a list of ALL 20 Upgrades which can be purchased (6 Combo Upgrades, 4 Armor Upgrades, 6 Batarang Upgrades, and 4 Tech Upgrades).

Combo Upgrades

(1) Special Combo Throw

Allows Batman to perform an unblockable grab and throw after achieving a comb score of x8. Can be directed to inflict damage on multiple targets. Batman can continue to chain attacks after a Special Combo move.

(2) Special Combo Takedown

Allows Batman to perform an unblockable instant Takedown after achieving a combo score of x8. Batman can continue to chain attacks after a Special Combo.

(3) Special Combo Boost

Allows Special Combo Moves to be executed after achieving a combo score of x5 instead of x8.

(4) Combo Batarang

Powers up the Batarang during combos so that it can be used to knock down thugs.

(5) Critical Combo Strikes

Doubles the power of normal combo strikes when strikes are timed perfectly. Increases combo score by x2 for each strike, allowing for quicker activation of Special Combo Moves.

(6) Inverted Takedown

Allows Batman to swoop down and grab assailants as they pass under gargoyles and leave them strung up underneath.

Armor Upgrades

(1) Armor Upgrade V1

Military grade spun para-aramid fibers molded into the Batsuit chest piece provide greater protection from attack.

(2) Armor Upgrade V2

Super lightweight nano-engineered polymer plating incorporated into the Batsuit creates a more resilient outer shell.

(3) Armor Upgrade V3

Ultra strong micro plating developed by WayneTech, layered between the regular armor and the undersuit.

(4) Armor Upgrade V4

Batsuit soaked in top secret prototype formula, developed by Lucius Fox at WayneTech. Durability is massively increased without additional weight while retaining full movement and flexibility.

Batarang Upgrades

(1) Batarang Power

Upgrades the standard Batarang power, increasing the time an assailant stays down when hit.

(2) Twin Batarang

Allows two targets to be taken down simultaneously. Once thrown, requires a short period of time before it can be used again. Also upgrades Combo Batarang.

(3) Triple Batarang

Allows three targets to to be taken out simultaneously. Once thrown, requires a short period of time before it can be used again. Also upgrades Combo Batarang.

(4) Remote Control Batarang

Special Batarang that can be directly controlled by Batman after being released. Once thrown, requires a short recharge period before it can be used again.

(5) Sonic Batarang

Tuned to resonate at the exact frequency of the nearest Arkham suicide collar, attracting that henchmen. Useful for luring a target into a trap or away from an area of importance. Once thrown, requires a short recharge period before it can be used again.

(6) Sonic Shock Batarang

Upgrade to the Sonic Batarang. Allows this to be detonated once thrown to overload the suicide collar of a nearby henchmen, incapacitating him. However, the residual interference will stop any further Sonic Batarangs from being effective in this location.

Tech Upgrades

(1) Multiple Frequency Detonator

Allows selective detonation of Explosive Gel. Useful for advanced Takedown tactics.

(2) Auto Proximity Detonator

Upgrades the Explosive Gel to automatically detonate if nearby threat is detected. Temporarily incapacitates target.

(3) Cryptographic Range Amplifier

Increases the effective range of the Cryptographic Sequencer, allowing Batman to override out of reach Control Points and open up access areas that would otherwise be inaccessible.

(4) Cryptographic Power Amplifier

Increases the power of the Cryptographic Sequencer, allowing easier deci..


Unlock Challenges

To unlock additional Challenges play Story mode and find the indicated Riddler Trophies. Some Challenges become available just by playing the game.

Unlock Rumble in the Jungle:

Find the Riddler Trophy for Caves Riddle 9

Unlock Invisible Predator:

Find the Riddler Trophy for Arkham Island, West Riddle 9

Unlock Survival Tactics:

Find the Riddler Trophy for Caves Riddle 20

Unlock Shock and Awe:

Find the Riddler Trophy for Botanical Gardens Riddle 24

Unlock Intensive Treatment (Extreme):

Find the Riddler Trophy for The Penitentiary Riddle 8

Unlock Record Breaker (Extreme):

Find the Riddler Trophy for Caves Riddle 19

Unlock Rumble in the Jungle (Extreme):

Find the Riddler Trophy for Caves Riddle 23

Unlock Shock and Awe (Extreme):

Find the Riddler Trophy for Medical Riddle 28

Unlock Survival Tactics (Extreme):

Find the Riddler Trophy for Mansion Riddle 29

Unlock Silent knight (Extreme):

Find the Riddler Trophy for Botanical Gardens Riddle 29

Unlock Sewer Bat (Extreme):

Find the Riddler Trophy for Intensive Treament Riddle 30


Defeating Poison Ivy's Plants

To destroy these large plants which are on the ground you must rip the heart out of them. To do this you have find a high point which is near them and then drop down beside them and quickly tear the heart out before the plant can produce the orbs that cause you damage.


Alternate Weapon View

This feature becomes an option when you equip the Batarang, Batclaw, or Multibatarang. To enable it press L2 to aim and R1 to fire the weapon and view the projectile from behind as it strikes it's target.


Unlock Armoured Batsuit

This great costume becomes an available feature when you have beaten the game once. The armoured Batsuit can only be used in challenge mode.


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