The best Batman quotes from the games

Key takeaways

• Batman's immersion in video games creates some of the best versions of Batman, such as in the Arkham series.
• Extended playtime in games allows for great quotes and scenes like iconic interrogation moments.
• Emotional scenes in games like Arkham City and The Enemy Within show Batman's commitment and pressure.

Batman Video games have allowed fans to experience what it feels like to be Batman. With this added immersion, these games have produced some of the best versions of Batman to date, with Batman Arkham The series is considered one of the best versions of Batman in all of Batman's media and content.

The main reason these video games produce such great versions of Batman is because of the amount of time players can spend with these characters. The Arkham The series alone is estimated to take around 60 hours to complete when played at a leisurely pace. It's playtime dwarfs other Batman content The Dark Knight The trilogy takes less than 8 hours to complete, and the fan-favorite Batman: The Animated Series takes about 38 hours to complete. The amount of time players spend with these characters has allowed for some great quotes and scenes that will surprise players. Here's a look at some of the best quotes from the Batman video games.

10 “If you lie, I'll break the other one!”

Arkham Knight There are some of the best interrogation scenes fans have ever seen in Batman-related material. While Batman is trying to track down the Scarecrow, he encounters one Arkham Knights hires and cruelly integrates him.

After threatening to break every bone in the man's body, he finally finds a possible location for the Scarecrow's whereabouts. Before leaving, Batman says “If you're lying, I'll break the other one!”. The confused mercenary replies with “another wha…” but before he can finish his sentence, the Dark Knight grabs the man's arm in a brutal movement. A fan favorite quote for showing a darker and more aggressive side to Batman that fans don't get to see very often.

9 “Today I thought Robin was going to get hurt. The thought scared me. It's the first time I've scared myself in a while.”

Batman becomes passionate with Superman

The Lego Batman The series is a fan favorite for its more humorous and fun take on the Batman character. Despite its playful style, there are moments Lego Games where the story takes a more serious turn.

in Lego Batman 3During the mission Breaking the Ice, Brainiac takes control of Superman. Despite our hero's best efforts, Superman is still under Brainiac's control. When Superman catches Batman and is about to crush him, Batman cuts him open and makes a last ditch effort to free him from Brainiac's control. Batman explains in an emotional scene that he fears losing his best friend.

8 “You need teeth. I want answers.”

Batman goes head to head with Killer Croc

in Arkham OriginsWhile trying to track down Black Mask, Batman encounters the monstrous Killer Croc. During a gruesome beating, Batman asks Killer Croc, “Your master. Where's he going?”, after receiving a response he doesn't like, Batman punches Killer Croc, “You need teeth. I want an answer.”

This has become a fan-favorite quote, especially because after saying it, Batman immediately hits Killer Croc, knocking out some of his teeth. This quote perfectly reflects Batman's aggression and impatience Arkham OriginsAnd combined with the excellent performance of Roger Craig Smith, creates a memorable scene.

7 “Do you want to know something funny? Even after all you've done, I'll save you.”

Batman would save the Joker

Arkham City Often considered the best Batman game of all time. From start to finish, this game has the best Batman storylines in all of Batman-related media, and when combined with the excellent gameplay and world-building, it's easy to see why this game is loved by so many.

In his final showdown with the Joker, Batman has a cure that saves the Joker's life. Before Batman can decide whether to save the Joker or let him succumb to his disease, the Joker stabs Batman, causing him to crumple to the ground. After they both realize that the Joker is dying, Batman reveals with this quote that even though Joker was as bad as he was, he still stuck to his code and tried to save his life. This is one of the best examples of Batman sticking to his code that needs saving.

6 “Evening Barriers”

Batman calls for the Batmobile

Despite the controversy over the excessive use of the Batmobile Arkham KnightFans can all collectively agree that players seeing the Batmobile for the first time in this game is one of the best scenes from the franchise.

After rescuing Officer Cavern, he mentions to Batman that the city is overrun, and implies that there is nothing they can do. As Batman walks past the building, the officer asks him what he's doing. Batman simply replies “The odds of the evening.” The player is then prompted with a button titled 'Even The Odds'. The player then witnesses one of the best scenes in the franchise as he drives the Batmobile to Batman's location, and he jumps in.

5 “That's what you taught me. Think right. That's all that matters.”

Batman says goodbye to Alfred

Arkham Knight Here are some of the most memorable Batman scenes of all time. After the Scarecrow creates a chemical bomb large enough to infect Gotham with fear of poison, Batman takes it upon himself to try to save as many people as possible by reducing the blast's range.

He did this despite knowing that he would have to stay at the source of the explosion as he worked until the last second. While talking to Alfred in his earpiece, fans get to hear one of Batman's most emotional quotes in which he recalls how Alfred raised him to always do the right thing, and despite Alfred asking him to leave, he chooses to stay. Adding to the emotion of the scene, he ends the conversation with “Alfred”.

4 “I'm the reason criminals breathe easy when the sun rises.”

Batman and Alfred get into a heated argument

During a heated argument with Alfred, Batman drops one of the hardest hitting quotes of the series. As Batman attempts to pursue Black Mask and his men, Alfred tries to stop him, saying that Bruce is “not some hardened vigilante”.

Alfred's statement leads to a rant-like interpretation of Batman, where he says, among other harsh truths, “He's the reason criminals breathe easy when the sun rises.” This quote shows the confidence and aggressiveness of this young Batman, as he implies that Gotham's criminals fear him so much that during the day they are relieved to survive the night without having to encounter The Dark Knight.

3 “I do it because I do it because I can't take a night off. I do it because people count on me when things like this happen. I do it because I'm Batman.”

Batman gets a few things off his chest

The Telltale Batman games offer possibly the most immersive Batman experiences. With the ability to choose dialogue options, it was a given that quotes from this game would be a fan favorite.

In Telltale Games Batman: The Enemy Within (Episode 5 – Same Stitch), fans get to experience this hard-hitting quote. This quote perfectly reflects the sheer pressure Batman feels on a day-to-day basis, highlighting the commitment and responsibility he feels to the common people of Gotham.

2 “I miss the people back then.”

Batman and Superman are nostalgic

Many have a love-hate relationship with fans injustice Games and overall injustice story line Although an evil Superman-style character is all too common these days, many fans were introduced to the idea injustice.

at the end of Injustice 2As Batman and Superman prepare for the final showdown, they share a few words where Batman says “I miss the people back then”, a reference to before Superman kills the Joker and begins his reign, and Superman responds by saying “Me too”. Considering the development of these two characters injustice story, it was a heartwarming quote that perfectly reflects the remorse of both characters.

1 “I am Vengeance. I am Night. I am Batman!”

Batman says the most famous quote

Although this quote is from the episode 'Nothing to Fear' Batman: The Animated Series Many fans agree that this is still the best quote from all of the Batman video games. The callback to the popular show only earned praise from fans.

This quote is arguably one of the most famous Batman quotes of all time and was delivered by Kevin Conroy in the original show and game, making it an even more exciting callback to many fans. Not only was the quote an exciting callback, but with a new delivery and new context, it made for an extremely memorable and powerful scene.