ChefCookingGIF
2010
While a lot of people think this game doesnt deliver as well on the story as the original, I think the generally improved gameplay makes up for it. It's still Bioshock, with the amazing setting and great atmosphere. Recommend this to anyone who has played the first one.
2007
Bioshock does so many things well. Atmosphere, environments, story, the main villain and unique gameplay stand out for sure. While I enjoy the style of gunplay this game has, it does have some annoying quirks here and there. I'm just not a fan of the overall clunkiness and having your guns and plasmids combined into one slot. With it being what it is, I still love Bioshock and would recommend it to anyone.
I. LOVE. This. Game. Yeah sure, they overuse the batmobile in a bunch of encounters, bossfights are pretty forgettable, and sometimes the story can fumble slightly... But all of that is overshadowed by how Fucking Awesome the gameplay is. I am not exaggerating when I say this is the greatest stealth in a video game PERIOD. The skill ceiling is absurdly high for a PvE game, and it even provides you a "sandbox" of sorts called AR Challenges. It's basically endless fun, as you control what feels like the best videogame rendition of The Batman. Jumping from one enemy to another as you punch them, disarm them and do special takedowns all under a few seconds is just so satisfying, even moreso in this game compared to the rest of the Arkham series. I have nearly 100 hours in this game, and I could easily spend a hundred more. And I haven't even mentioned how fucking good this game looks. Gotham looks absolutely gorgeous, with such a musty feeling atmosphere that I think fits perfectly for a city that's supposed to be constantly overrun with crime. Can't recommend this enough, it's my favorite installment of the Arkham franchise, and one of my favorite games of all time.
2011
Oh man, what an incredible game. Arkham City delivers on almost everything. From the super fun gameplay to the surprisingly interesting story and characters, this is an unforgettable one. There's a reason why it's usually said to be one of the greatest superhero games ever, and it absolutely deserves that title. While I do think it is "objectively" the best Arkham game, it's not my personal favorite. However it is still a must play and I imagine those who don't care much for DC or Batman will still enjoy this thoroughly.
While the Arkham games all have a special place in my heart, Arkham Asylum, for me, is the least impressive of the 4. Not by any means a bad game, but the overly simple combat mechanics and the occasional lackluster story beats definitely bring it down a bit. With that said, it's still an awesome game with great stealth play and an amazing atmosphere (Which, if you ask me is its strong suit.) Definitely recommend, although it could be a bit harder to get through compared to Arkham City and Arkham Knight. Also Mark Hamill's Joker is incredible as always.