Batman: Arkham City – Game of the Year Edition vs Portal 2

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Batman: Arkham City – Game of the Year Edition vs Portal 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Batman: Arkham City – Game of the Year Edition Feral Interactive, Warner Bros. Interactive Portal 2 Portal 2 Electronic Arts, Valve
Overview
Release Date September 7, 2012 April 18, 2011
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Teen Everyone 10+
Developer Feral Interactive, Rocksteady Studios Valve Software
Publisher Feral Interactive, Warner Bros. Interactive Electronic Arts, Valve
Official Site http://community.batmanarkhamcity.com/ http://www.thinkwithportals.com/
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure Shooter, Puzzle
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op
Perspective Third-person First-person
Average Playtime 9 hours 11 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux
Available On Epic Games Store, Steam, App Store Xbox Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 360 Store
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 4800+ Memory: 2GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 17 GB free hard drive space Video Card: ATI 3850HD 512 MB or NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB DirectX®: 9.0c
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 91 / 100 95 / 100
Community Rating 4.4 / 5 (1,467 ratings) 4.6 / 5 (6,108 ratings)

Batman: Arkham City – Game of the Year Edition vs Portal 2: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Batman: Arkham City GOTY and Portal 2 depends on your preferred genre and play style. Batman: Arkham City is a third-person action-adventure game with a gripping story, rated Teen, and an average playtime of 9 hours. It has a Metacritic score of 91 and a community rating of 4.4/5. It is available on Epic Games Store, Steam, and App Store, and requires a PC with at least 2GB RAM and a 512MB graphics card. Portal 2 is a first-person puzzle shooter with single-player, co-op, and multiplayer modes, rated Everyone 10+. It has a longer average playtime of 11 hours, a higher Metacritic score of 95, and a community rating of 4.6/5. It is available on multiple platforms including Steam, Xbox Store, and PlayStation Store. If you prefer action and exploration, choose Batman: Arkham City. If you enjoy clever puzzles and cooperative play, Portal 2 is the better choice. Both are highly acclaimed, but Portal 2 offers more replayability through co-op and has a slightly higher critical rating. Consider your hardware: Batman requires 17GB storage, while Portal 2's requirements are not listed but are generally lower. Prices are not provided, but both are often on sale on digital stores.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has a higher Metacritic score?

Portal 2 has a higher Metacritic score of 95, compared to Batman: Arkham City's 91.

Which game is longer?

Portal 2 has a longer average playtime of 11 hours, while Batman: Arkham City averages 9 hours.

Which game has multiplayer?

Portal 2 supports single-player, multiplayer, co-op, online co-op, and local co-op. Batman: Arkham City is single-player only.

Which game is cheaper?

Prices are not provided in the data, so we cannot determine which is cheaper.