Batman: Arkham City proves that the iconic superhero could carry real weight outside the comics and movies. The creators and writers at Rocksteady Studios deliver a bigger and meaner sequel to the 2009 video game Batman: Arkham Asylum. And they captured what makes a Batman story hit the mark. History. Grudges. Half-buried respect getting dragged out into the open. So it’s hardly surprising that Batman: Arkham City bagged several awards, including Best Writing in a Video Game. The game succeeds at keeping the characters from sounding alike. The distinction lets everyone leave behind a memorable line. That makes Batman: Arkham City particularly easy to remember through its dialogue.
That said, below are the best quotes every player who finishes the game will actually hear.
The Story of Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City is the story of Bruce Wayne getting thrown into Arkham City. A decaying slum turned into a lawless super prison to house Gotham criminals. Bruce must stop Protocol 10, which aims to wipe out the inmates, and find a cure to save himself from the Joker’s infected blood.
Once inside, the game features rooftop gliding, taking down thugs, and working through the investigation. Like an ultimate open-world power fantasy game. But what truly makes Batman: Arkham City remarkable is how every character plays their own angle. You’ll see that everyone wants something. Freedom. Immortality. Power. Revenge. Not only that. The game never lets you forget you’re trapped there as Bruce with everyone you’ve ever put away.
Almost close to being a reckoning, the game doesn’t fail to put out some of the most gut-punching dialogue. Lines that show how true justice means holding on to your humanity and morals amidst endless darkness.
Quotes from Batman: Arkham City
Here are some of the game’s most prominent characters. Plus, the lines they’re best remembered for:
Batman (Bruce Wayne)
Batman is the primary playable protagonist in Batman: Arkham City. With his tragic history and extensive training, he continues to be a brooding vigilante with deep hatred towards injustice. He’s also at his most controlled in Arkham City. Rarely letting his panic take over. His dialogue is usually short and direct.
- “This is not a time for negotiation.”
- “You’ve become what you’ve always fought against, and I will stop you.”
- “Where’s Ra’s? If he’s dead again, I need you to wake him up.”
- “Today is not a good day to push me, Victor.”
- “You’re not safe here… no one is.”
- “You want to know something funny? Even after everything you’ve done… I would have saved you.”
- “Every decision you’ve ever made ends in death and misery. People die. I stop you. You’ll just break out and do it again.”
- “Shut Arkham City down! It’s out of control!”
- “So we both die. I’m fine with that.”
- “Four thugs, all armed, two hostages. This is gonna be easy.”
- “Sorry to disappoint you.”
The Joker
The Joker serves as one of the most significant characters in the game. His malevolent, twisted humor paired with his psychopathic nature makes the dialogue even more memorable.
- “Twinkle, twinkle, little bat. Watch me kill your favorite cat.”
- “Hand… over… my… cure.”
- “Surprise! You fell for the ol’ fake Joker gag, Batman.”
- “Nice of you to say, but you of all people should know… there’s plenty wrong with me!”
- “Answers don’t give you everlasting satisfaction.”
- “Get out of the way, Bats! I’ve got a date with immortality!”
- “See you soon, Bats.”
- “Because now, there’s a teeny little bit of me in you too, Bats.”
- “No one’s who you think they are, my dear. Why spoil the fun?”
- “Ooh, I’m sorry! Would a change of scenery help ease the pain?”
Catwoman
Catwoman brings a completely different energy to Batman: Arkham City. Known as a high-profile burglar, she’s confident, sarcastic, and primarily concerned with looking after herself. However, that doesn’t mean that she’s without morals. Her lines reveal that she cares more than she usually admits.
- “Someone wants something stolen, I’m the one who steals it.”
- “This place is dangerous. I like it.”
- “You stick with the brooding, I’ll handle the wisecracks.”
- “Nine lives, remember?”
- “Oh, I forgot to say, speak to me like that again, Penguin, and I’ll show you just what it feels like for a poor little bird to be torn apart by a cat.”
- “No gun, Harv? Shame. This is gonna hurt.”
- “Anyone ever tell you that you’re full of surprises?”
- “Sorry to disappoint you boys. It’s just little ol’ me.”
The Rest of the Characters in Batman: Arkham City
- “Had you ever considered that all this is your fault? Your presence creates these animals…” – Hugo Strange
- “Explore! Find my challenges! And when you fail to solve them and lie blubbering like an ignorant child on the floor, you will know that the Riddler is better than you!” – The Riddler
- “Heads or tails, kitty cat?” – Two-Face
- “So, Batman, you ‘ere for the cops, the ice man, or me?” – The Penguin
- “You need to decide if one life is worth sacrificing to save a thousand.” – Alfred Pennyworth
- “You will bring me Nora, or you, will, die.” – Mr. Freeze
Lighter moments in Batman: Arkham City
- “I told you I’d find her.”
- “You’re right, I think I chipped a nail back there.”
- “Just fix her and quit this life. You’re better than this.”
- “You’re making me late for my spa treatment! I mean, it’s not like you’ve got a girl to save anymore!”
- “Try and take some of them down before you die, son. Ha ha ha.”
All of these quotes represent Batman and Gotham, from the serious to the downright ridiculous.
