General Tips

Basic Combat Techniques

While the game provides a pretty good run-down of how to chain combo attacks together, we wanted to reinforce how it important it is to use combos whenever you get the chance. Why? Because the longer the combo, the more experience points you'll earn. You can then cash in these points for sweet new upgrades and abilities.

Of course, if you encounter a group of gun toting enemies, don't attack them head-on. Instead, employ some stealth Batman action and take them out from behind with a silent takedown to avoid alerting the others. You can also try setting traps and using distractions to gain the upper-hand For instance, use your explosive gel to set a trap then try getting everyone’s attention--when they come running to see what the commotion is all about, they'll be sent flying sky-high.

It’s also a good idea to keep detective mode on pretty much at pretty much all-times, particularly when entering a new area. Not only does it inform you of how many enemies are located in the vicinity, but its X-Ray capabilities allows you to easily spot them against the background.

When it comes to engaging a mixed group of armed and unarmed enemies, It’s generally a good idea to take on the unarmed opponents first, just to get them out of your way. As for the armed opponents, use your cape to stun them, before battering them into submission.

Upgrades and Abilities

Speaking of which, when it comes to upgrading your abilities, additional armor should be your first priority. The amount of times it'll save your hide more than makes up for its cost, particularly as it helps build your overall experience level. Also, we’ve found that having the remote controlled Batarang early on is also especially helpful, allowing you to drop several enemies with a single throw.