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TheBatman: Arkham Trilogyon Nintendo Switch has brought the popular franchise to new audiences, along with a special tribute to the late Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy. While Conroy is posthumously credited for voice acting in the upcomingSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, many fans consider theBatman: Arkham Trilogyto be some of his most memorable and enjoyable work.
Just released on the Nintendo Switch, theBatman: Arkham TrilogyincludesBatman: Arkham Asylum,Batman: Arkham City, andBatman: Arkham Knight. All three games were well received after their original launches, with many happy to hear the iconic Kevin Conroy reprising his role as Batman. Conroy sadly passed away in 2022 after a battle with cancer, and theArkham Trilogyhas included a special tribute to the voice actor.
Though the Nintendo ports of theBatman: Arkham Trilogyhave questionable performance quality, fans were happy to find a special tribute to the late Kevin Conroy at the end of the Switch version ofArkham Asylum. A snapshot of the end ofArkham Asylumon Switchshows the game’s familiar black and white loading screen but with the words “In Memory of Kevin Conroy” at the top in yellow. After Conroy passed away, fans shared their favorite memories of his Batman work, including clips and highlights from theArkhamgame series. Conroy’s voice work is considered by many in the gaming and entertainment industries to be one of the most prolific roles in modern media history, showcasing just how significant his role as Batman truly was.
Kevin Conroy became the staple voice of Batman when he first portrayed the Caped Crusader inBatman: The Animated Series. He would go on to voice Batman in a number of animated films and media before bringing the Dark Knight to life inRocksteady’sBatman: Arkham Asylum. The game garnered a massively positive response from fans and critics and is still considered by many to be one of the greatest superhero video games of all time. Fans have praised the series for its fluid combat, darker storyline, and immersive environments, though many also attribute the franchise’s success to Conroy and his iconic voice work as Batman.
In spite of performance issues, many fans have still enjoyed getting to play some of thebest Batman video gameson the Switch. Though the beloved actor is no longer around to voice the Caped Crusader, fans of the iconic comic book hero can still play theBatman: Arkham Trilogyin memory of Kevin Conroy.
Batman: Arkham Trilogy
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Protect Gotham City from all kinds of threats across the iconic Batman: Arkham Trilogy. Become the Batman and utilize a wide range of gadgets and abilities to face off against Gotham’s most dangerous villains, finally facing the ultimate threat against the city that Batman is sworn to protect.Face off against notorious DC Super-Villains: The Joker, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and more in Batman: Arkham Asylum. Step into the shadows of Batman: Arkham City’s open world, the new maximum security “home” for thugs, gangsters, and insane criminal masterminds. In Batman: Arkham Knight, tear through the streets of Gotham and take on the ultimate threat in the trilogy’s epic conclusion.Experience two of the most critically acclaimed titles of the last generation - Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, with fully remastered and updated visuals. Complete your experience with the explosive finale to the Arkham series in Batman: Arkham Knight. The trilogy includes all DLC, in one complete package.
